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  • Training pits pilots against patriot missile system

    Pilots from Spangdahlem battled an advanced missile system Dec. 9, 2014, to up the ante on their capabilities as a fighter Squadron."The Army provided their patriot system to allow us to integrate them into our training scenario," said U.S. Air Force Capt. Jarod Digeorge, 52nd Operation Support

  • 3rd Air Force commander visits Spangdahlem

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, completed his immersion tour of the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Dec. 10, 2014.Roberson, a previous wing commander at Spangdahlem from 2006-2008, toured the new facilities that

  • Teamwork leads to innovative radar repair

    Located approximately 50 feet above the ground is Spangdahlem's Digital Airport Surveillance Radar system which monitors the sky 24/7 to maintain air superiority. The feed from the radar is sent to the air traffic controllers and allows them see inclement weather conditions and guide the aircraft to

  • Congratulations to 2014 USAFE/Air Force award winners

    Congratulations to the following 2014 award winners:A1 Annual AwardsForce Support Field Grade Officer of the Year--------Maj. Michael D. McGrath, 52nd Force Support SquadronSpecialist of the Year--------Krista J. Mann, 52nd Force Support SquadronFlight Chief of the Year--------Ms. Angela

  • Tool to safeguard PII scheduled for December rollout AF wide

    The Digital Signature Enforcement Tool is scheduled for Air Force-wide integration Dec. 5, providing Microsoft Outlook email users with an interactive, automated virtual assistant to help ensure the security of personally identifiable information."I can't overstate the operational importance of

  • Spangdahlem hosts state environmental official

    Base members hosted a local government environmental representative Nov. 20, 2014, to highlight programs and technology Spangdahlem has in place to ensure no hazardous chemicals are introduced into the environment.Dr. Ulrich Kleemann, President of SGD-Nord, the environmental protection organization