https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil Spangdahlem Air Base News RSS Feed en-us Wed, 11 Jul 2018 13:07:00 GMT Sat, 16 Jan 2021 02:58:34 GMT https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1571488/airmen-celebrate-independence-day-with-polish-community/ Airmen from the 52nd Expeditionary Operations Group Detachment 2, operating out of Miroslawiec Air Base, Poland hosted a Fourth of July celebration for the local polish community.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Jul/11/2001941005/82/55/0/180704-F-RH756-0125.JPG' alt='USAF' /> <br /> Wed, 11 Jul 2018 13:07:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1571488/airmen-celebrate-independence-day-with-polish-community/ Off Duty https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1496357/spangdahlem-to-host-14th-annual-explore-the-eifel-information-adventure-fair/ Spangdahlem is scheduled to hold its 14th annual Explore the Eifel information and adventure fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 at Club Eifel here. The free fair is open to Sabers and their families and is designed to foster partnerships between base members and their German neighbors across the Eifel region and in Luxembourg. <br/> Wed, 18 Apr 2018 06:25:00 GMT DoD News https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1496357/spangdahlem-to-host-14th-annual-explore-the-eifel-information-adventure-fair/ Off Duty https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/932335/sabers-help-preserve-world-war-ii-era-belgium-bunker/ U.S. Air Force Sabers from the 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron here volunteered to preserve<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Sep/01/2001622094/82/55/0/160828-F-RH756-434.JPG' alt='Staff Sergeant Jerrick Gentz, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, left, and Senior Airman Justin Mickle, 52nd LRS, separate and collect scrap metal and debris in Fort Aubin-Neufchateau, Belgium, Aug. 28, 2016. The removal of scrap metal and debris from the bunker rooms will help open more of the bunker for the public tours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder/Released)' /> <br /> Thu, 01 Sep 2016 09:12:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/932335/sabers-help-preserve-world-war-ii-era-belgium-bunker/ Off Duty https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/755287/explore-the-eifel-2016-tours/ The following events throughout May, June and July comprise the 12th annual Explore the Eifel<br/> Tue, 03 May 2016 13:29:01 GMT Staff Reports https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/755287/explore-the-eifel-2016-tours/ Community Happenings Off Duty Families Local and Travel https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729672/spangdahlem-races-to-better-nutrition/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Mar/23/2001487798/82/55/0/160322-F-VE588-036.jpg' alt='U.S. Air Force Capt. Denise Campbell, 52nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron health promotion dietitian, speaks to participants before the start of the Amazing Nutrition 5k Challenege at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Mar. 22, 2016. More than 30 participants combined to make eight teams competing against one another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Kitterman/Released)' /> <br /> Wed, 23 Mar 2016 09:56:21 GMT https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729672/spangdahlem-races-to-better-nutrition/ Community Happenings Sports Off Duty https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729693/get-out-and-vote/ It's election time, and being overseas doesn't disqualify you from participating. Whatever your<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2010/Sep/24/2000322338/82/55/0/100910-F-1234M-001.JPG' alt='Air Force graphic' /> <br /> Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:59:49 GMT Staff Sgt. Chad Warren https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729693/get-out-and-vote/ Community Happenings Off Duty Families https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729736/ssemc-gives-back-to-the-community-through-commissary-sweep/ Under the glaring hot fluorescent lights, a competitive spirit could be felt throughout the playing<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Nov/24/2001489754/82/55/0/151123-F-YU668-047.jpg' alt='Event participants hold a piece paper with a price on it during the 2015 Commissary Sweep at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Nov. 23, 2015. The event allowed the contestants to shop for groceries, solve riddles and have fun. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)' /> <br /> Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:57:56 GMT Senior Airman Rusty Frank https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729736/ssemc-gives-back-to-the-community-through-commissary-sweep/ Community Happenings Off Duty Families Training Mission Recognition https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729739/ssemc-hosts-deployed-family-dinner/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Nov/19/2001493733/82/55/0/151118-F-YU668-008.jpg' alt='Spangdahlem families attend the Deployed Family Member Thanksgiving dinner inside Fire Station 1 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Nov. 18, 2015. More than 40 people attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)' /> <br /> Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:05:19 GMT DoD News https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729739/ssemc-hosts-deployed-family-dinner/ Community Happenings Off Duty Families Recognition https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729743/spangdahlem-supports-national-mourning-day-with-wreath/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Nov/17/2001493723/82/55/0/151115-F-VE588-048.jpg' alt='A German memorial reads, ‘The dead of the two world wars,’ at a cemetery in Trier, Germany, Nov. 15, 2015. The memorial was the location of a ceremony for Germany’s National Mourning Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)' /> <br /> Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:01:16 GMT https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729743/spangdahlem-supports-national-mourning-day-with-wreath/ Community Happenings Off Duty Mission Recognition https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729746/allies-pay-tribute-to-heroes/ The 52nd Fighter Wing paid tribute to Veterans Day with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Luxembourg<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Nov/12/2001494228/82/55/0/151111-F-OG770-066.jpg' alt='U.S. Air Force Col. Joe McFall, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, gives a speech during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial in Hamm, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, Nov. 11, 2015. McFall and Alison Shorter-Lawrence, Charge d’ Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg, spoke at the ceremony, honoring, recognizing and thanking all veterans who’ve served their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Kim/Released)' /> <br /> Thu, 12 Nov 2015 13:50:04 GMT Airman 1st Class Timothy Kim https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729746/allies-pay-tribute-to-heroes/ Community Happenings On Duty Off Duty Recognition https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729842/a-10s-train-with-combat-controllers-during-tsp/ Members of the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and 321st Special Tactics Squadron traveled to<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Jul/22/2001285855/82/55/0/150720-F-VE588-011.JPG' alt='A 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft takes off in front of two 321st Special Tactics Squadron combat controllers during an austere landing training exercise at Nowe Miasto, Poland, July 20, 2015. The 321st STS combat controllers conducted ground air traffic control for the A-10 pilots during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)' /> <br /> Wed, 22 Jul 2015 09:18:42 GMT Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729842/a-10s-train-with-combat-controllers-during-tsp/ Aircraft On Duty Off Duty Training Mission https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729852/sabers-compete-for-dorm-of-the-quarter/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Jul/14/2001259212/82/55/0/150708-F-TD086-147.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Charles Bratcher, 52nd Civil Engineering Squadron water and fuels system maintenance apprentice, tells inspectors about recent improvements to Dorm 225’s laundry facilities during the Dorm of the Quarter competition at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. Six dorms competed against one another to try and win the title of Dorm of the Quarter and accompanying prize of $1,000. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt Meredith Mulvihill/Released)' /> <br /> Tue, 14 Jul 2015 13:40:27 GMT DoD News https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729852/sabers-compete-for-dorm-of-the-quarter/ Off Duty Recognition https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729884/spiritual-resiliency-day-enlightens-airmen/ More than 300 people attended the 52nd Fighter Wing's Spiritual Resiliency Day June 4, 2015, with<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Jun/08/2001079392/82/55/0/150604-F-VS255-004.JPG' alt='Retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Rhanda Cornum, a Department of Defense resiliency consultant, leads a discussion on resiliency at the base theater on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 4, 2015, during the 52nd Fighter Wing’s Resiliency Day. Cornum, spoke about her experiences as a decorated flight surgeon, helicopter pilot and being a former Prisoner of War during the Persian Gulf War as part of her presentation on resiliency. (U.S. Air force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)' /> <br /> Mon, 08 Jun 2015 13:33:56 GMT Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729884/spiritual-resiliency-day-enlightens-airmen/ Off Duty Families Training Mission https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729890/spangdahlem-mourns-ncos-death/ A staff sergeant assigned to the 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron died May 24 in a traffic<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/May/27/2001055047/82/55/0/150527-F-ZZ999-006.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Klose, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, is seen here in this undated courtesy photo. Klose was killed in a traffic accident May 24, 2015. (Courtesy photo)' /> <br /> Wed, 27 May 2015 06:08:24 GMT Staff Reports https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729890/spangdahlem-mourns-ncos-death/ On Duty Off Duty Families Mission Recognition Local and Travel https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729917/wittlich-hosts-circus-alberti/ The Cicrcus Alberti will be performing at Vitellisupark Roemerstrasse, near the Globus construction<br/> Wed, 29 Apr 2015 12:46:59 GMT Iris Reiff https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729917/wittlich-hosts-circus-alberti/ Community Happenings Off Duty Families https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729918/sabers-celebrate-earth-week/ In honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day this year, the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron environmental<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Apr/29/2001061843/82/55/0/150424-F-ZZ999-085.JPG' alt='Students from Spangdahlem Middle School and local girl scouts took part in the annual Earth Week tree planting at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2015. Four trees were planted this year as part of the environmental awareness event. (U.S. Air force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Denewellis/Released) ' /> <br /> Wed, 29 Apr 2015 06:13:23 GMT Senior Airman Sarah Denewellis https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729918/sabers-celebrate-earth-week/ Community Happenings Off Duty Families Recognition Local and Travel https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729929/bitburg-mhs-jrotc-hosts-5k-run/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Apr/27/2001062490/82/55/0/150425-F-VE588-011.JPG' alt='Participants of the Bitburg Middle High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps 5K run stand alongside the outdoor track at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 25, 2015. Nearly 30 participants competed in the event celebrating the 99th anniversary of JROTC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)' /> <br /> Mon, 27 Apr 2015 14:19:53 GMT DoD News https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729929/bitburg-mhs-jrotc-hosts-5k-run/ Community Happenings Off Duty https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729941/aadd-reform-encourages-culture-of-responsible-choices/ The procedures for Airmen Against Drunk Driving program here will change April 30.The goal of the<br/> Wed, 08 Apr 2015 11:52:25 GMT Staff Sgt. Daryl Knee https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729941/aadd-reform-encourages-culture-of-responsible-choices/ On Duty Off Duty Families Recognition https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729942/spangdahlem-clears-5k-challenge/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Apr/08/2001035038/82/55/0/150402-F-OG770-186.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Gangwish, communications focal point supervisor, left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Campbell, project manager, middle, and U.S. Air Force Jonathon Riley, client systems technician, right, all from the 52nd Communications Squadron, run during the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 5K CLEAR Challenge Run at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 2, 2015. The run served as one of the many events of SAAPM, a month designated for April with the goal of raising sexual assault awareness, and featured the acronym representing Courage, Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Respect. A total of 50 people participated in the run, with 20 volunteers and five teams of runners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Kim/Released)' /> <br /> Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:47:17 GMT DoD News https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729942/spangdahlem-clears-5k-challenge/ Community Happenings Off Duty Families https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729944/youth-egg-hunt-welcomes-easter-to-eifel/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Apr/07/2001035350/82/55/0/150404-F-VE588-008.JPG' alt='Children run toward plastic eggs at the start of an Easter egg hunt on the grass field outside Club Eifel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 4, 2015. More than 300 people attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)' /> <br /> Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:05:21 GMT https://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729944/youth-egg-hunt-welcomes-easter-to-eifel/ Community Happenings Off Duty Families