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. Healthcare Created the U.S. Clinic

• 1951 – British begin construction
• 1953 – RAF Geilenkirchen officially opens (Fighter Squadrons)
• 1968 – RAF mission ends, base turned over to GEAF (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