The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
If you have a scheduled appointment or other business at the MTF, please verify with your provider or applicable office within the MTF to ensure there are no changes in schedule. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit tricare.mil/shutdown.

Geilenkirchen Health Services

Geilenkirchen Clinic - 852nd Medical Squadron

About Us

Mission

Maintaining Mission Readiness while supporting NATO and the Tri-Border community by providing outstanding medical services to the DOD and their families.

Vision

Deliver outstanding Trusted Care in a unique international environment.

Goals

  • Ensure fit and ready forces
  • Deliver safe and high-quality care
  • Train, develop and mentor our Airmen
  • Build healthy communities

Our History

Timeline of Geilenkirchen

U.S. Demand for U.S. Health Care Created the U.S. Clinic
  • 1951 – British begin construction
  • 1953 – RAF Geilenkirchen officially opens (Fighter Squadrons)
  • 1968 – RAF mission ends, base turned over to German Air Force (Pershing Missile Wing)
  • 1978 – NATO begins AWACS procurement
  • 1981 – German Missile Wing leaves
  • 1982 – U.S. used the 1st and 2nd floors of NATO dorms for the U.S. Clinic
  • 1987 – U.S. built Dental Clinic
  • 1994 – 470 ABS begins ops
    • '94–'96: 617th RSG, Sembach AB
    • '96–'01: 52nd FW, Spangdahlem AB
    • '01–'04: 52nd Support Group, Spangdahlem AB
    • '04–'05: 420th ABG, RAF Fairford
    • '05–'07: 428th ABG, Stuttgart
    • '07–Present: 52nd FW, Spangdahlem AB

Contact Us

Phone

Main Appointment Line
+24-5199-3200
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