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  • Congratulations to Spangdahlem ALS class 14-F

    Congratulations to our newest Airman Leadership School graduates of class 14-F. Senior Airman Matthew Anderson, 52nd Equipment Maintenance SquadronSenior Airman Corigan Bemis, 606th Air Control SquadronSenior Airman Brigham Brimhall, 606th Air Control SquadronSenior Airman Ashley Burroughs, 470th

  • Greece, US continue to enhance NATO airpower

    The bilateral training between the Greek and U.S. air forces continues this week with more large-force employments.Fighter pilots normally fly together in what is called a four-ship formation -- four pilots with assigned roles and duties who protect each other. During this week's LFE, multiple

  • US, Poland train for humanitarian missions to Iraq

    Partnering with U.S. Air Force Airmen deployed to Powidz Air Base, Poland, loadmasters from both nations began training together, Aug. 11, to sharpen the skills necessary for Polish airmen to conduct humanitarian missions to Iraq. "We want to be on the same page," said Polish Sierż (Sgt.) Hieronim

  • Press release: Air Force lieutenant colonel convicted of rape

    A U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel was found guilty of rape, a violation of Article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, by a military judge Aug. 7, 2014.Lt. Col. Michael J. Briggs, the former 52nd Fighter Wing chief of safety, was sentenced to dismissal from military service, a reprimand

  • Super Saber Performer

    Name: Senior Airman Zamora MarisolUnit: 52nd Civil Engineer SquadronDuty title: Engineering assistantHometown: Los AngelesYears in Service: TwoWhy joined: To further my education and travel.Family: Mom, dad, one brother and two sistersHobbies: Hiking, traveling and working outFavorite aspect of job:

  • Wittlich Pig Fest this weekend

    Legend has it that Wittlich was once a walled fortress constantly under attack by invaders.One evening, a guard charged with locking the gate to the besieged town couldn't find the peg to secure the fortified door. All he could find was a large carrot to wedge in the door. Later, a pig ate the

  • Spangdahlem supplemental promotions released

    Congratulations to the following individuals who were selected for supplemental promotion:Carl Alexander, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, promoted to Senior Master Sgt.Clifton King, 52nd Operation support Squadron, promoted to Master Sgt. James Jean Francaois, 52nd Medical Support Squadron,

  • Greece partners with US for bilateral training

    Nearly 20 U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft from the 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, deployed Souda Bay, Greece, for bilateral training with the Hellenic air force Aug. 11-23, 2014. The Hellenic air force is Greece's air force, and the flying training