SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- The 52nd Fighter Wing recognized 31 civilian employees for decades of professionalism as part of a Length of Service recognition ceremony in Club Eifel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 3, 2016.
U.S. Air Force Col. Joe McFall, 52nd FW commander, congratulated each recipient and presented them with a certificate symbolizing Spangdahlem’s gratitude for their service.
“We can’t do what we do without you,” McFall said. “It’s incredible how much time you all have devoted to this base. Your dedicated service contributes daily to our mission success. Day in and day out, our military and civilian Airmen benefit from your vast knowledge and experience. You add diversity to our work force, give your squadron valuable perspective and, without you, we would not be as effective.”
McFall also noted the impact and change the civilian work force has on the installation and its mission focus.
“The experience and insight you provide tie directly to our vision and the direction for this wing,” he said. “It is your knowledge and commitment that strengthens our Saber family – military, civilian and family members. It also contributes to an atmosphere of excellence, which sets a great example for the whole team. Airmen recognize that we cannot do our jobs without the continued support of our local national and U.S. civilian work force. What you do is critically important to our mission. It makes me very proud to serve alongside each one of you.”
Award Recipients:
470th Air Base Squadron
Hans Josef Ruttgen, 35 years
Pieter Oliviera, 30 years
52nd Civil Engineer Squadron
Willi Heckel, 35 years
Bernhard Steins, 35 years
Hans Josef Muller, 35 years
Jutta Arbeck, 30 years
Hans Gunter Frahs, 30 years
Klaus Junk, 30 years
Kathleen O’Connor, 30 years
Kurt Schmidt, 30 years
Arthur Seywert, 30 years
Klaus Strauch, 30 years
Rolf Fuxen, 25 years
Albert Weber, 25 years
Sabine Eich, 20 years
Henry Krones, 20 years
Harry Lehnertz, 20 years
52nd Communications Squadron
Gerhard Zeimens, 30 years
52nd Comptroller Squadron
Marlies Cillien, 25 years
52nd Fighter Wing
Helena Palmer, 25 years
52nd Force Support Squadron
Ute Palk-Rebellius, 20 years
Deborah M. Plante, 20 years
52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
Alfons Herzig, 35 years
52nd Medical Support Squadron
Lydia Davis, 40 years
Ingrid Bottel, 35 years
52nd Mission Support Group
Gisela Wengler, 35 years
Defense Commissary Agency
Robert Brandenburg, 35 years
Karl-Peter Bechtel, 30 years
Cornelia Glaser, 30 years
U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations
Klaus Dieter Heim, 40 years
Liane Steinbach, 30 years