Spangdahlem AB hosts Open House

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The 52nd Fighter Wing will host an Open House July 30-31. Admission to this event is free.

The gates will open to the public at 11:30 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. July 30 and 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 31.

This year's Open House will have aerial demonstrations by the Viper West Coast Demonstration Team, a single-ship F-16 Fighting Falcon aerial demonstration team, and the OV-10B Bronco demo team. Some of the static displays will include aircraft like the KC-135 Stratotanker, C-130 Hercules, German Tornado, and German air force Eurofighter Typhoon. Ground demonstrations will include a military working dog demonstration, a weapons load demonstration and an explosive ordinance disposal robot demonstration.

People with physical disabilities are asked to park in the parking areas near Binsfeld as access to the base will be easier. Parking will be available on both sides of the base, and shuttle buses will run from the entrances to the venue.

Visitors are prohibited from bringing pyrotechnics, firearms, coolers, glass bottles, knives, blades or sharp objects, weapons, paint, corrosive/explosive chemicals, pets unless one is needed for assistance, bicycles, roller blades, skates/in-line skates, wheelie tennis shoes, and skateboards.

Hand carried items like diaper bags; fanny-packs, purses; collapsible strollers; camera, camcorders, media bags; and coolers with personal medications will be searched for prohibited items prior to admittance to the base.

Designated smoking areas will be available. Smoking outside these areas is prohibited.

For more information, visit the Open House site at www.spangdahlem.af.mil.