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  • USAFE leadership to Airmen: Cultivate a culture of change

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, and Chief Master Sgt. James Davis, USAFE and AFAFRICA command chief, toured Spangdahlem Air Base Oct. 18 to tout the value of mentorship and leadership development during times of change. The visit

  • Senior leaders send Airmen, families birthday best

    Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody issued the following message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:On the 66th birthday of the United States Air Force, we salute the dedicated

  • 22 Sabers graduate NCO academy

    Congratulate the newest NCO Academy graduates of Class 13-6. Twenty-two Sabers graduated, and two earned distinguished-graduate honors.Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Gieras, 52nd Force Support SquadronDistinguished Graduate and Academic Achievement AwardTech. Sgt. Francisco Montejano, 701st Munitions Support

  • Super Saber Performer

    Name: Airman 1st Class Kimberly PalaciosUnit: 52nd Comptroller SquadronDuty title: Customer service technicianHometown: El Paso, TexasYears in Service: One year and nine monthsWhy joined: My guardian was in the military. I got accustomed to the military life and decided to join. The coverage for

  • Super Saber Performer

    Name: Airman 1st Class Devin PetersonUnit: 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron Propulsion FlightDuty title: Jet engine intermediate maintenance crew memberHometown: Lakewood, Wash.Years in Service: One year and two months Why joined: Serve country, travel and educationFamily: Mother: Ms. Fowlkes,

  • Fighter squadron inactivation signals end of A-10s in Europe

    The U.S. Air Force inactivated the 81st Fighter Squadron today at Spangdahlem Air Base in support of force-shaping procedures across the service.The squadron employed the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, and the closure signals the end of A-10 operations in Europe."For 71 years, the men and

  • Super Saber Performer

    Name: Tech. Sgt. Jaquetta ThomasUnit: 52nd Force Support SquadronDuty title: NCO in charge of readiness and plansHometown: New OrleansYears in Service: Nine and 10 monthsWhy joined: I joined the Air Force because I wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself. Family: My family consists of my