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  • 606th ACS departs for Operation Enduring Freedom

    Members of the 606th Air Control Squadron departed for Southwest Asia today to provide air defense of the Arabian Gulf for the next several months in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.The 606th ACS is a self-sustaining squadron consisting of maintenance, supply and approximately 19 other

  • Domestic violence: Break the silence

    Spangdahlem Air Base and U.S. Air Force installations around the world will conduct awareness events during October in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.The observance originated as a month-long campaign in 1987 and aims to promote advocacy, education and resources on behalf of

  • Wing Sports Day one for the books

    Hundreds of Spangdahlem Airmen sprinted, dunked and bowled during Wing Sports Day at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 29, 2014.The event aimed at boosting esprit de corps among the 52nd Fighter Wing and offered physical and social competition as part of U.S. Air Forces in Europe's RUFit?

  • Exercise Tonnerre Lightning 14-1: Refining the language of war

    British, French, and U.S. Airmen are participating in the inaugural Exercise Tonnerre Lightning 14-1 throughout several operating locations . The tri-lateral exercise, which replicates a coalition response to a contingency operation, developed as a method for the U.S., the United Kingdom and

  • Super Saber Performer

    Name: Staff Sgt. John N. OliverUnit: 726th Air Mobility SquadronDuty title: Hydraulics lead technicianHometown:  Asheville, North CarolinaYears in Service: 7 YearsWhy joined: I joined to serve my country and better myself by maturing and learning followership, leadership and responsibility from the

  • CFE exercise takes place at Spangdahlem

    A group of inspectors from both the Czech Republic and France visited Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 29, 2014, as part of a Conventional Armed Forces in Europe treaty compliance inspection exercise.The treaty ensures military installations remain in compliance with numerical limits on

  • 'RUfit?' jumpstarts resiliency, overall fitness

    'RUfit?' officially rolls out Oct. 1 across bases in U.S. Air Forces in Europe to focus Airmen on a culture of balanced, holistic health.Being mentally, physically, socially and spiritually fit can help Airmen, civilians and their families cope with the strain of daily life and recover when