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  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Tech Sgt. Jeffrey Morman, 52nd Maintenance Group exercise evaluation team, releases yellow smoke to simulate an indirect fire attack in the parking lot of the 81st Fighter Squadron Aug. 4. The smoke was used as a visual indicator of an explosion for nearby players in the 52 FW’s Phase II exercise here. This Phase II is the first of five total exercises to prepare the 52nd Fighter Wing for a NATO Tactical Evaluation in June 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathanael Callon)

    Sabers exercise in prep for tactical evaluation

  • Task force aims to make Sabers ‘SAFER’

    Due to increasing numbers of alcohol-related occurrences and incidents of driving under the influence of alcohol, base leadership is searching for ways to keep Sabers safe on and off the road. But, how do you prevent Airmen of all ranks from making poor decisions when under the influence of alcohol? A multitude of measures were implemented in an
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Airman 1st Class Christina Peabody, 52nd Medical Operations Squadron, prepares a cordon near the 81st Fighter Squadron Aug. 3 on Spangdahlem AB. The cordon was established to designate the boundaries of a simulated tactical area of responsibility for the upcoming Phase II exercise. The exercise will take place Aug. 4-7 in preparation for the 52nd FW’s NATO Tactical Evaluation next summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathanael Callon)

    Airmen prepare for Phase II

  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Ferdinand Raskob, Spangdahlem Air Base Pass Buro, writes a visitor’s pass July 31. After working at the Pass Buro for 36 years, Mr. Raskob will write his one-millionth pass in early August. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kali L. Gradishar)

    SFS to celebrate contractor's millionth pass

    Ferdinand Raskob keeps track of a lot of things - electricity, car insurance, car repair, gas for the car and garbage usage and costs. He also has kept track of the number of base passes he writes while working at the Pass Buro outside the Spangdahlem Air Base main gate since 1973. Thirty-six years, 28 supervisors and 14 commanders of the 52nd
  • Master Sgt. Kelley Stewart, 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office, fills out the required information for her chemical gear. 52nd FW members must use NATO markings on their individual protective equipment and chemical gear for the Phase II exercise Aug. 4-7. The following information needs to be annotated on green duct tape: first initial, last name; rank; nationality; and blood type. USA denotes United States of America. This information must be placed on the front and back of all helmets and hoods, on the jacket over the right side of the chest, and locations indicated in the Airman’s Manual. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bill Gomez)

    Sabers get ready: Time to put on the war paint

    The 52nd Fighter Wing will hold its first Phase II exercise in two years Aug. 4 -7 to prepare for a NATO Tactical Evaluation in June 2010. All active-duty Airmen on Spangdahlem Air Base will participate in this exercise in one fashion or another. Sabers "deployed" for this Phase II will exercise like they're fighting in a real, war-time

  • IPE team gears up 52nd FW

    There's hardly ever a dull moment in the individual protective equipment section. People in this section are busy making sure everyone on Spangdahlem Air Base and geographically separated units are ready to deploy at any given moment. This includes making sure mobility gear is in serviceable condition, items will not expire while deployed and

  • 23rd FS best in USAFE

    Spangdahlem has some of the best Airmen throughout the U.S. Air Forces in Europe. The 23rd Fighter Squadron proved that when the unit was designated the 2008 USAFE Fighter Squadron of the Year. "The talented men and women in the squadron are the number one driver for that award - there's no doubt about it," said Lt. Col. Mike Lay, 23rd FS
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Jennea Allen, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron, inspects a differential pressure gauge in the filter room of Spangdahlem Air Base’s bulk storage area July 23. Gauges on this system are checked regularly to ensure the filter system is function properly and there is no water contaminating the fuel. The liquid fuels flight manages 2,300 meters of fuel pipeline, 23 underground fuel tanks and 8.2 million gallons of JP-8. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson)

    Airmen wrangle liquid fuels

  • Stay vigilant

    As a result of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack, the Air Force implemented an antiterrorism program called "Eagle Eyes," which is run by the Air Force Office of Special Investigation. Much like a neighborhood watch program, the Eagle Eyes program is an Air Force-wide watch program that educates people on observable activities and what to do if they

  • Articles and Discharges

    During May, the following five Spangdahlem Airmen received non-judicial punishment under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice: - A staff sergeant assigned to the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was reduced to the grade of senior airman; given 31 days extra duty, 16 days of which were suspended; and received a reprimand for
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