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  • Unit Spotlight: American Forces Network Spangdahlem

    The 52nd Fighter Wing has more than 30 units assigned and over five mission partners, working day in and day out to fulfill the mission of defending American and allied interests while building partnership capacity.Throughout the year, 52nd FW Public Affairs spotlights one of those teams, as

  • Super Saber Performer

    Name: Staff Sgt. Jonathan D. PorterUnit: American Forces Network SpangdahlemDuty title:  NCO in charge, NewsHometown:  San AntonioYears in Service: Seven yearsWhy joined: I joined the Air Force, specifically my job as a broadcaster, because it allowed me the opportunity to travel overseas. Seeing

  • Flags to be flown at half-staff for fallen firefighters

    Federal installations around the world will fly the American flag at half-staff in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Oct. 12, 2014.The memorial service honors firefighters and first responders and coincides with Fire Prevention Week, which takes place during Oct. 5-11 every

  • Fire Prevention Week spreads across Spangdahlem

    The loud noise of constant beeping when popcorn overcooks or bread burns in the toaster after being left in too long can be one of the most annoying and agitating sounds known to the human ear. However, every time this sound pierces through the air it should also carry a feeling of safety and

  • Super Saber Performer

    Rank / Name: Airman 1st Class Samuel Ryan Leroy PurserUnit: 52nd Medical Operations SquadronDuty title: Family health technicianHometown:  Tonitown, Ark.Years in Service: 2.5 yearsWhy joined: The main reason I joined was to broaden my horizons and gain life experience; I came from a town of 80

  • Wing completes scenario-based inspection

    The 52nd Fighter Wing completed a scenario-based inspection across all wing units at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 6, 2014.The SBI evaluated the wing on how its units organize, train and equip Airmen to meet specific mission objectives, according to the 52nd FW Inspector General office."For

  • NATO secretary-general visits Poland

    The new NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg visited Lask Air Base, Poland, Oct. 6, to express his gratitude to NATO partners for their on-going dedication to the security of the region and commitment to NATO."We come together to deliver one clear common message, that NATO is here to protect all

  • AFN conducting streaming, video-on-demand survey

    In addition to the great television services the U.S. military has grown accustomed to receiving from the American Forces Network, AFN is now in the exploratory stage of also delivering programming to its audience via the mobile experience; streaming and on-demand services. As this is a major