52nd Fighter-Interceptor Wing
| 52d Fighter Wing | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1948–present |
| Country |  United States of America |
| Branch |
 United States Air Force
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| Part of | United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa |
| Garrison/HQ | Spangdahlem Air Base |
| Motto(s) | "Seek, Attack, Destroy" |
| Engagements |
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| Decorations |
Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with V Device |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Colonel Joseph McFall |
| Notable commanders |
Victor E. Renuart Jr. |
| Insignia | |
| 52d Fighter Wing emblem (Approved 10 May 1951) |  |
The 52d Fighter Wing (52 FW) is a wing of the United States Air Force stationed at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. It was activated in 1948, but derives significant elements of its history from the predecessor Second World War 52d Fighter Group, which is now the 52d Operations Group, subordinate to the wing.
The 52 FW maintains, deploys and employs F-16CJ aircraft systems in support of NATO and the national defense directives. The wing supports the United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA), Supreme Allied Commander Europe with mission-ready personnel and systems providing expeditionary air power for suppression of enemy air defenses, close air support, air interdiction, counter-air, strategic attack, and combat search and rescue. The wing also supports contingencies and operations other than war as required.
The wing conducts operations at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, one of 16 major operating locations in USAFE. The wing is authorized for about 5,560 active-duty members and about 210 Department of Defense civilians. The wing is organized with four groups responsible for operations, maintenance, mission support and medical operations, and has headquarters staff.
In concert with USAFE wings at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, the 52d Fighter Wing directly supports the strategic mobility mission once conducted at Rhein-Main Air Base, Germany. The wing provides logistics support for C-17 Globemaster III and C-5 Galaxy aircraft, crew, passengers and cargo to sustain air mobility operations throughout Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia.
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