Photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty | 52nd Fighter Wing | 05.19.2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, commander of the 52nd Fighter Wing, is greeted by other pilots following his fini flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2025. As commander of the 52nd FW, Crofton led efforts to ensure combat-ready forces are capable of executing NATO objectives across the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty | 52nd Fighter Wing | 05.19.2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, taxis in an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2025. The flight marked Crofton’s final flight in command, highlighting the wing’s legacy of excellence and the close-knit community supporting its combat mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty | 52nd Fighter Wing | 05.19.2025
U.S. Air Force Airmen salute Col. Kevin Crofton, commander of the 52nd Fighter Wing, as he taxis out of a hardened aircraft shelter in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2025. Crofton completed his final flight in command, highlighting the wing’s legacy of excellence and the close-knit community supporting its combat mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty | 52nd Fighter Wing | 05.19.2025
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron taxis beneath a ceremonial water arch at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2025. The celebration marked the fini flight of Col. Kevin Crofton, commander of the 52nd Fighter Wing, and honored his leadership in strengthening NATO partnerships and operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty | 52nd Fighter Wing | 05.19.2025
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron hold on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2025, in support of the fini flights of Cols. Kevin Crofton and Ryan Ley. A fini flight is an Air Force tradition marking a commander’s final flight at an installation, reflecting upon and celebrating years of service and leadership. (U.S. Air Force......
Photo by Senior Airman Imani West | 52nd Fighter Wing | 06.28.2024
U.S. Air Force Col. Derrick Vincent, incoming 52nd Operations Group commander, addresses an audience during a change of command ceremony for the group at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 28, 2024. The 52nd OG’s mission is to ensure the suppression of enemy air defenses, deter aggression with combat-ready Airmen, and develop strategic partnerships by supporting NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force......
Photo by Senior Airman Imani West | 52nd Fighter Wing | 06.28.2024
U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, makes a speech at a change of command ceremony for the 52nd Operations Group at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 28, 2024. During the speech, Crofton bid farewell to Col. Thomas Graham, outgoing 52nd Operations Group commander, and welcomed Col. Derrick Vincent, incoming 52nd OG commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman......
Photo by Senior Airman Imani West | 52nd Fighter Wing | 06.28.2024
U.S. Air Force Col. Derrick Vincent, incoming 52nd Operations Group commander, assumes command of the group during a change of command ceremony at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 28, 2024. In Air Force change of command ceremonies, the passing of the guidon from the higher headquarters commander to the incoming unit commander represents the new commander’s assumption of their position.......
