Story by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty | 86th Airlift Wing | 04.25.2024
MORÓN AIR BASE, Spain – In the springtime of southern Spain, long roads reach out into the distance beneath bright blue skies with the fresh scent of olives swirling in the breeze. Scenic views of neatly arranged olive tree groves span beyond the horizon. On a bridge above route A-360, a shepherd guides sheep safely over the road. Further down A-360, tucked in the countryside about 40......
Story by Tech. Sgt. Megan Beatty | 86th Airlift Wing | 04.25.2024
Nestled between Spanish mountains, olive groves, sunflower fields and farmlands lies one of the U.S. Air Force’s smallest – yet most critical – bases. As Morón Air Base’s host squadron, the 496th Air Base Squadron provides the same level of support as any other group, wing or installation but with approximately 500 personnel. In comparison the 86th Airlift Wing also provides......
Story by Cristina Oliveira | 65th Air Base Group | 12.11.2023
On October 22, the 496th Air Base Squadron took swift action in response to the unforeseen Storm Bernard, an atypical and unexpected storm, that brought strong winds and heavy rains to southern Spain, causing thousands of emergency incidents, catastrophic damage and two deaths in the Andalusia region. This story highlights the squadron's courage and teamwork, turning a tough situation into a......
Story by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg | 86th Airlift Wing | 05.31.2015
Thousands of people flocked to the flightline of Morón Air Base, Spain, as the Ala 11th, Spanish Air Force welcomed them to attend an open house from May 30-31....
