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Published July 22, 2026 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs KLEINE BROGEL AIR BASE, Belgium (AFNS) -- Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David R. Wolfe and his wife, Dr. Doniel Wolfe, visited the 701st Munitions Support Squadron at Kleine Brogel Air Base, Belgium, July 16, to engage with forward-deployed Airmen, assess mission readiness, and highlight the vital role Airmen and their families play in roles outside traditional Air Force installations and support. The 701st Munitions Support Squadron is a geographically separated unit assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Working alongside the Belgian Air Components 10th Tactical Wing, the squadron exemplifies the close cooperation and interoperability that strengthen the NATO alliance and reinforce regional security. The visit began with a bilateral office call between senior U.S. Air Force and Belgian Air Component leaders, followed by a mission brief outlining the squadrons mission, readiness posture, and contributions to the alliance. Throughout the visit, Wolfe met with Airmen and leaders to discuss operational excellence, professional development, and the importance of maintaining the highest standards across every Air Force specialty. The Airmen of the 701st MUNSS execute a highly sensitive mission, Wolfe said. Our operational standards must remain uncompromising and clear. Every Airman contributes to our ability to deter aggression and remain ready to fight and win if called upon. Following the mission brief, Wolfe visited the unit command post to observe message-processing operations before receiving a security briefing and observing a joint recapture exercise that demonstrated the close integration between U.S. and Belgian personnel. He later received a maintenance briefing highlighting the expertise and precision required to sustain mission readiness at a forward-deployed geographically separated unit. During the visit, Wolfe recognized Tech. Sgt. Zachary Ibach for outstanding performance and met with Airmen during lunch to hear firsthand about their experiences serving at a geographically separated unit. He emphasized that readiness begins with disciplined Airmen who take pride in their profession and remain committed to supporting one another and accomplishing the mission. Our network of allies is an asymmetric advantage that our adversaries can never match, Wolfe said. By working seamlessly with our Belgian partners, we demonstrate every day that our shared defense is ready, modern, and fully postured to defend our nations. Col. William Lutmer, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, said the professionalism of Airmen stationed across the European theater remains critical to generating combat capability and assuring allies. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe, right, greets U.S. Air Force defenders during a visit to Kleine Brogel Airbase, Belgium, July 16, 2026. The 701st Munitions Support Squadron is a geographically separated unit of the 52nd Fighter Wing that operates in close coordination with the Belgian Air Components 10th Tactical Wing to maintain and secure critical assets essential to the defense of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Dr. Doniel Wolfe, right, wife of the chief master sergeant of the Air Force, tours base facilities alongside U.S. Air Force Maj. James Herzog, front left, 701st Munitions Support Squadron director of operations, during a visit to Kleine Brogel Airbase, Belgium, July 16, 2026. Dr. Wolfe met with families to discuss spousal employment opportunities, overseas educational resources, and housing standards at the geographically separated unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brianna Vetro) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Dr. Doniel Wolfe, wife of the chief master sergeant of the Air Force, speaks with Sonia Hugnou, a key support liaison with the 701st Munitions Support Squadron, during a visit to Kleine Brogel Airbase, Belgium, July 16, 2026. The meeting highlighted remote community building and spousal outreach initiatives at geographically separated units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brianna Vetro) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Generating combat airpower and maintaining a credible deterrence posture requires precision at every level, Lutmer said. Whether our Airmen are serving from Spangdahlem or alongside our Belgian partners at Kleine Brogel, Saber Nation remains ready to respond whenever our nation calls. Lt. Col. Christopher Crommie, 701st Munitions Support Squadron commander, said the squadrons close partnership with the Belgian Air Component reflects the trust and teamwork that underpin NATOs collective defense. We are privileged to serve alongside exceptional Belgian teammates, Crommie said. Our shared commitment to excellence, trust, and readiness enables us to accomplish a mission that contributes directly to the security of the alliance. While Wolfe conducted mission immersion activities, Dr. Doniel Wolfe met with key support liaisons, medical personnel and family support representatives to better understand the unique needs of Airmen and families serving at a geographically separated unit. Discussions focused on active-duty and dependent medical care, Exceptional Family Member Program resources, Military Family Life Counseling services, housing, quality-of-life initiatives, and educational opportunities available to military families. She concluded the visit by meeting with Key Support Liaisons over lunch to discuss community support and resilience. Serving at a geographically separated unit presents unique opportunities and challenges for military families, Dr. Wolfe said. The dedication of the key support liaisons and support professionals here demonstrates how strong communities contribute directly to mission readiness. When Airmen know their families are supported, they can remain focused on the mission. Throughout the visit, leaders emphasized the A
