We are glad to have you as part of Saber Nation!

Spangdahlem Air Base is located near the small town of Spangdahlem. Larger cities nearby include Bitburg and Wittlich. Spangdahlem AB currently includes about 1,282 acres of land (two square miles) and is home to approximately 5,000 US active-duty military members and 7,000 dependents.

If you plan to join Saber Nation or have moved to Spangdahlem AB recently, check out the information below to help with your transition:

 Access this page via a personal device to view the following video presentations.

Welcome to Saber Nation's Pre-Arrival Video Series!

EU Entry/Exit System (EES)

The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new digital system launched in October 2025 to register non-EU nationals crossing the Schengen Area's external borders for short stays (up to 90 days), replacing manual passport stamping with automated biometric checks (fingerprints, facial images) to enhance security, prevent irregular migration, and track overstays. This program will be fully operational across 29 countries by April 2026, requiring travelers to register at border points, with data stored for three years for subsequent visits.

Who it affects:
Non-EU nationals (including Spangdahlem Airmen and family members traveling outside Germany) who need a short-stay visa or are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Does not apply to EU citizens or citizens of associated Schengen countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland).

Implementation:
Started gradually from October 12, 2025. Full implementation across all participating external borders by April 10, 2026.

Participating Countries (29):
All Schengen Area countries, including EU members (except Cyprus & Ireland) and associated non-EU states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland).

For more info, view the EUCOM Factsheet.

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Housing Office Informational Video link

Get a head start on your housing in-processing: Click the image above to view the Housing Office informational video!

This briefing video is for informational use only; it does not replace your first visit to the Spangdahlem Housing Management Office. Please report to the HMO within two days of arriving to Spangdahlem Air Base. For the most current and up-to-date information regarding your overseas housing, please visit the Spangdahlem HMO (Bldg. 454) or call DSN: 314-452-7133 (COMM: +49 6565 61 7133). If you would like to submit an early application to help expedite your in-processing at Housing, click here.