Info, job fair helps base community with self improvement

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Alexis Sargent, right, talks with Danel Walker about the MOMS Club during the “New Year New You” info and job fair at the Eifel Conference Center here Jan 31. MOMS Club is a support group for stay-at-home moms that provides activities and a forum for topics like child raising, homemaking, personal improvement and family. More than 20 organizations from on and off base attended the fair sponsored by the 52nd Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center and the Volunteer Advisory Committee. The fair was held to help the base populace learn about community activities and get involved with organizations to work toward their New Year’s resolutions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew B. Fredericks)

Info, job fair helps base community with self improvement

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Sandra Sharp, 52nd Force Support Squadron resources specialist, talks with Nikki Urenda about the availability and process of getting a job on base as the spouse of an active-duty service member during the “New Year New You” info and job fair at the Eifel Conference Center here Jan 31. More than 20 organizations from on and off base attended the fair sponsored by the 52nd Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center and the Volunteer Advisory Committee. The fair was held to help the base populace learn about community activities and get involved with organizations to work toward their New Year’s resolutions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew B. Fredericks)

'A-Team' A-10s, Apaches hone CSAR, CAS skills

BAUMHOLDER, Germany – A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 81st Fighter Squadron flies overhead during joint forces combat search and rescue training at the Baumholder Major Training Area here Jan. 26. The training integrates U.S. Army and Air Force resources to more accurately simulate the real-life CSAR and close air support scenarios encountered in deployed locations. The goal of this training is to develop tactics, techniques and procedures between the military branches to enhance interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis)

'A-Team' A-10s, Apaches hone CSAR, CAS skills

BAUMHOLDER, Germany – A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 81st Fighter Squadron flies overhead during joint forces combat search and rescue training at the Baumholder Major Training Area here Jan. 26. The training integrates U.S. Army and Air Force resources to more accurately simulate the real-life CSAR and close air support scenarios encountered in deployed locations. The goal of this training is to develop tactics, techniques and procedures between the military branches to enhance interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis)

Saving lives: Aircrew flight equipment technicians’ efforts keep pilots alive

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Niall Spradley, 52nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, prepares the canopy of a parachute to be folded into a pack at Bldg. 32 here Jan. 25 after a yearly inspection ensuring it will deploy properly if used. The technicians are responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing flight equipment ensuring it’s reliable and ready to use safely by the pilots and aircrew who need it. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew B. Fredericks)

Saving lives: Aircrew flight equipment technicians’ efforts keep pilots alive

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Niall Spradley, 52nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, inspects the canopy of a parachute for wear and damage at Bldg. 32 here Jan. 25 during a yearly inspection ensuring the parachute is still safe for use. The technicians are responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing flight equipment ensuring it’s reliable and ready to use safely by the pilots and aircrew who need it. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew B. Fredericks)