U.S. Air Force first sergeants assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing and 352d Special Operations Wing reveal the true strengths contributing their steadfast leadership at RAF Mildenhall, April 14, 2026. Our leaders use these strengths to provide crucial solutions and support in an environment that continuously tests the limits of Airmen’s mental and emotional fortitude. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Iris Carpenter and Senior Airman Cody J. A. Mott)
The 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron earned the 2025 U.S. Air Forces in Europe Outstanding Civil Engineer Unit award, recognizing the unit’s superior performance in infrastructure, emergency response and combat readiness across Spangdahlem Air Base. The award recognizes a year of work by Airmen, civilians and local nationals who supported installation operations while improving quality of life and ensuring mission readiness for the 52nd Fighter Wing.