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  • Propulsion flight keeps jets in the Air

    The Air Force strives to always remain vigilant and mission ready for a full range of operations.The Air Force maintains readiness by ensuring Airmen are fully trained and capable of carrying out mission objectives. The Airmen also keep vital resources available to them such as jet engines. By

  • 480th pilots gain currencies despite flying hour redux

    The 480th Fighter Squadron restarted its flying hour program this summer after the squadron stopped flying in April due to Air Force wide budget reductions driven by sequestration.The flying hour reduction only impacted the pilots who were still at home installations and not deployed locations; the

  • Super Saber Performer

    Name: Staff Sgt. Joe TainatongoUnit: 52 Medical Support SquadronDuty title: Pharmacy frontline supervisor NCOICHometown: Bad Windsheim, Germany Years in Service: 14 years.Why joined: Continue the military service time honored tradition of the Tainatongo name, Family: wife Maggie and son

  • Curfew Guidance Instructions

    Current instruction on Spangdahlem AB for curfew's and child supervision have been a hot topic lately. This is likely due to the fact that with summer brings increased chances for activities for children. With increased activity, sometimes late nights or drop-off and pick-up times are later than

  • Super Saber Performer

    Name: Staff Sgt. John FelhoferUnit: 52nd Logistic Readiness SquadronDuty Title: Individual equipment element non-commissioned officerHometown: Clarksville, Tenn.Years in service: 7 Why joined: Joined for the structure, benefits, and to serve my country like my dad did in the army.Family: Wife of 5

  • DOD announces same-sex spouse benefits

    Today, the Department of Defense announced its plan to extend benefits to same-sex spouses of uniformed service members and Department of Defense civilian employees, according to a DOD news release issued today.After a review of the department's benefit policies following the Supreme Court's ruling