Photo by Staff Sgt. Max Daigle | 52nd Fighter Wing | 07.18.2025
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Akinloluwa Adeyemi, 704th Munitions Support Squadron cyber transport systems technician, throws a ball during a dodgeball game as part of the 2025 MUNSS Olympics at Büchel Air Base, Germany, July 19, 2025. The two-day event promoted physical fitness and unit cohesion through a variety of competitions such as dodgeball. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Max J.......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty | 52nd Fighter Wing | 06.05.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Paddock, a central repair facility craftsman assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Squadron, documents accomplished tasks at the end of a work day at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 5, 2025. Diligently completing maintenance paperwork assures personnel that work was performed correctly, ensuring aircraft are safe to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty | 52nd Fighter Wing | 06.05.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Paddock, a central repair facility craftsman assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Squadron, examines the engine component from an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 5, 2025. A visual inspection after maintenance ensures there are no imperfections that could potentially cause engine damage or failure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty | 52nd Fighter Wing | 06.05.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Paddock, a central repair facility craftsman assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Squadron, picks up a mirror used for inspecting hard-to-reach areas in aircraft engines at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 5, 2025. Maintainers are trained to catch even small imperfections and perform required maintenance repairs to ensure aircraft maintain mission readiness.......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty | 52nd Fighter Wing | 06.05.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Paddock, a central repair facility craftsman assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Squadron, uses a measurement tool to check for a proper fit between parts in an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 4, 2025. Some high-wear engine components need to be replaced routinely to ensure the aircraft remains capable of operating safely under......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty | 52nd Fighter Wing | 06.04.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Paddock, a central repair facility craftsman assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Squadron, inspects the outer engine component from an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 4, 2025. Thorough inspections ensure aircraft engines are safe, mission-capable, and ready to deliver sustained airpower in support of U.S. and allied operations. (U.S.......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty | 52nd Fighter Wing | 06.04.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Paddock, a central repair facility craftsman assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Squadron, inspects an outer engine component from an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 4, 2025. Ensuring every part of the engine is in working order is essential to mission readiness and keeping a fleet of aircraft ready to deliver airpower. (U.S. Air Force......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty | 52nd Fighter Wing | 06.04.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Paddock, a central repair facility craftsman assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Squadron, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft engine with a mirror at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 4, 2025. Confirming that the engine and all of its components are in pristine condition ensures the aircraft is safe and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st......
