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  • Celebrate Independence Day in style

    The 52nd Force Support Squadron Super Saber Appreciation Day takes place July 4. "This year's Super Saber Appreciation Day festivities are the biggest and best we have ever had," said George Price, 52nd FSS special events coordinator. "We're very excited to have the opportunity to give back to the

  • Super Saber Performer

    Name: Airman 1st Class Devin PetersonUnit: 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron Propulsion FlightDuty title: Jet engine intermediate maintenance crew memberHometown: Lakewood, Wash.Years in Service: One year and two months Why joined: Serve country, travel and educationFamily: Mother: Ms. Fowlkes,

  • Vienna Document tour encourages transparency

    More than 60 delegates from nearly 60 countries will visit Spangdahlem Air Base June 27, 2013, to gain an understanding of the daily maintenance and operations of a combat air base.The visit is part of the Vienna Document 11 agreement, which is a politically binding measure designed to enhance

  • Fighter squadron inactivation signals end of A-10s in Europe

    The U.S. Air Force inactivated the 81st Fighter Squadron today at Spangdahlem Air Base in support of force-shaping procedures across the service.The squadron employed the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, and the closure signals the end of A-10 operations in Europe."For 71 years, the men and

  • JPAC requesting Saber volunteers

    The Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command is searching for missing military members from previous wars in two locations near Spangdahlem Air Base, from June to September 2013. During their four-month search they are requesting Saber volunteers to help with the dig."It is really fulfilling to be out there

  • Super Saber Performer

    Name: Tech. Sgt. Jaquetta ThomasUnit: 52nd Force Support SquadronDuty title: NCO in charge of readiness and plansHometown: New OrleansYears in Service: Nine and 10 monthsWhy joined: I joined the Air Force because I wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself. Family: My family consists of my

  • Limited DFAC service leads to fresh ideas

    The 52nd Force Support Squadron Sustainment Flight is taking a fresh look at how to serve Airmen at the Mosel Dining Facility after low manning resulted in limited service, including a closed sandwich bar and longer wait time. Currently, the sustainment flight is functioning at a lower manning

  • AFN decoder setting tweaks required

    The American Forces Network Europe is eliminating one of its two satellite transponders in order to reduce redundant capability and decrease overall operating cost. This will require decoder owners to make minor changes June 4-24 to ensure they continue to receive AFN."This change is necessary to