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  • MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft detachment becomes fully operational in Poland

    MQ-9 detachment becomes fully operational

    Approximately 40 Airmen participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 52nd Fighter Wing’s geographically separated unit, 52nd Expeditionary Operations Group Detachment 2, at Miroslawiec Air Base, Poland, March 1, 2019.The event marked the opening of new facilities at the detachment and celebrated the 52nd EOG reaching full operational
  • Participants in the African Partnership Flight Rwanda render proper customs and courtesies during the opening ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, March 4, 2019. Hosted by the Rwanda Defence Force and U.S. Air Forces Africa, APF Rwanda's focus is on sharing best practices for flight, ground, and weapon safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

    African Partnership Flight kicks off in Rwanda

    U.S. Air Forces Africa along with the Rwanda Defence Force kicked off African Partnership Flight Rwanda here during an opening ceremony. The weeklong event is the first of its kind in Rwanda and being hosted by the U.S. Air Force and the Rwanda Defence Force.
  • Members of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch N' Go interact with children during a Tour du Rwanda concert in Kigali, Rwanda, March 2, 2019. The band uses music as a way to connect with people and share cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band plays Tour Du Kigali

    Members of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch N' Go performed during a Tour du Rwanda concert in Kigali, Rwanda, March 2, 2019. The band uses music as a way to connect with people and share cultures.
  • Ramstein hosted Exercise Operation Varsity 19-01, a week-long exercise testing the response capability of multiple base agencies.

    Ramstein hosts week-long exercise

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Pravel, 86th Maintenance Squadron C-130J Super Hercules crew chief, wears mission-oriented protective posture gear during Exercise Operation Varsity 19-01 on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 28, 2019. During the exercise, participants stayed in a protective shelter until given the all clear. (U.S. Air Force photo
  • The 2019 Air Force Spark Tank competition judges Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, Mark Cuban and George Steinbrener IV pose for a group photo with the Spark Tank winner during the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 28, 2019. Spark Tank is a chance to celebrate Air Force risk-takers, idea makers and entrepreneurs who refuse to accept the status quo and have determined their own fate by developing solutions that make it easier for the Air Force to bring the very best to the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

    Spangdahlem AB master sergeant wins Spark Tank competition

    Master Sgt. Jonathan Maas assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, was named the 2019 Spark Tank winner during the Air Force’s Spark Tank competition at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium Feb. 28, in Orlando.
  • Airmen from the 39th Medical Group demonstrate decontamination suits and procedures during a familiarization briefing with U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John M. Wood, Third Air Force commander, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Feb. 22, 2019.

    Third Air Force leadership visits Incirlik

    Airmen from the 39th Medical Group demonstrate decontamination procedures during a familiarization briefing with U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John M. Wood, Third Air Force commander, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Feb. 22, 2019. Medical Airmen train to improve processes and ensure readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)
  • Members of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Army render a salute to the Mi Amigo memorial at Sheffield, United Kingdom, February 24th, 2019. This year’s annual memorial service was accompanied by a United States Air Force and Royal Air Force flypast in Endcliffe Park two days prior, where thousands of U.K. residents honored the memory of ten fallen U.S. Airmen who died when their war-crippled B-17 Flying Fortress crash landed to avoid killing residents and nearby children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Aaron Thomasson)

    Mi Amigo flypast, memorial service touches millions

    In a time of war, it is often true that a brief life burns brightly. For many of the 416,800 Americans who sacrificed their lives for freedom during World War II, their brief moments are known as part of a greater tide of courage that freed Western Europe of genocidal oppression. For the ten men of the Mi Amigo, however, their defining moment is remembered forever by the city of Sheffield.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Clarence Bennett, 100th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection apprentice, performs a magnetic particle inspection on a sample part, at RAF Mildenhall, England, Feb. 7, 2019. Magnetic particle inspections identify stress fatigue fractures on a high variety of parts, varying from bolts, tow bars and other supporting aerospace ground equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Lee)

    NDI; Exposing the cracks

    Non-destructive inspection technicians perform five different types of inspections – x-ray, ultrasonic, eddy current, magnetic particle and penetrant – to detect abnormalities. NDI Airmen are tasked with ensuring aircraft and weapons systems parts are structurally safe with no damage, flaws or stress fractures. The Bloody Hundredth Airmen take pride in exposing the cracks to keep the mission moving.
  • Military leaders from several European countries join U.S. Air Forces in Europe 5th Generation Integration Division for an F-35 Air Chief meeting on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 12, 2019. U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, USAFE commander, hosted a meeting that brought nine nations together and focused on how the European User's Group for the F-35A Lightning II would work together.

    USAFE hosts European F-35 User’s Group meeting

    Military leaders from several European countries joined U.S. Air Forces in Europe for an F-35 Air Chief meeting at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 12, 2019.
  • Members of U.S. Air Force 52nd Operations Group, Detachment 2, Col. Jason Bailey, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, far left, and Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Dyer, 52nd FW command chief, far right, pose for a photograph in front of a General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft at Miroslawiec Military Air Base, Poland, Jan. 29, 2019. Det. 2 is home to about 75 military and contractor personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Cope)

    52nd Fighter Wing command team visit Det. 1, 2

    The 52nd Fighter Wing’s geographically separated units are of paramount importance to the mission; visits to these GSUs allows leadership to highlight the important purpose shouldered by each and every person serving at the GSU, while reviewing the mission progress.U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Bailey, 52nd FW commander and Chief Master Sgt. Alvin
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