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  • Free speech: Social media, military service

    The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution of the United States says, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people to peaceably assemble, and to

  • Outbreak of E. coli foodborne illness in Germany

    An outbreak of foodborne illness caused by a specific strain of the bacteria Escherichia coli., often referred to as EHEC, is occurring among the civilian population in northern Germany. Consuming food or water that has been contaminated with these bacteria can cause bloody diarrhea and abdominal

  • Spangdahlem AB hosts Open House

    The 52nd Fighter Wing will host an Open House July 30-31. Admission to this event is free.The gates will open to the public at 11:30 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. July 30 and 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 31.This year's Open House will have aerial demonstrations by the Viper West Coast Demonstration

  • Operation Warmheart Softball Tournament

    The Spangdahlem First Sergeants' Council is sponsoring a softball tournament June 17-19 here to raise money for Operation Warmheart. Operation Warmheart is a fund the first sergeants' council uses to help Airmen who are in financial need. "The money from Operation Warmheart is distributed at the

  • Super Saber Performer

    Name: Staff Sgt. James M. Becvar IIUnit: 52nd Component Maintenance SquadronDuty title: Avionics production supervisor Hometown: Lewiston, MaineYears in Service: 8 years and 9 monthsWhy joined: I joined to pay off college debts, see the world and serve my country.Family: Wife, Amy, and three sons,

  • Phase: A story of mission dedication, team work

    As the 480th Fighter Squadron enforced the no-fly zone over the Libyan skies, the 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron Maintenance Flight F-16 Fighting Falcon Phase section ensured that those aircraft were able to continue their mission.The flight did that by pushing the aircraft through the required

  • FW commander places local establishment off limits

    By order of the 52nd Fighter Wing Commander, Cheech and Chong's Headshop in Trier has been placed off-limits for the next 45 days effective June 1.This order was issued because of concerns of illegal activities that adversely affect the health, welfare and discipline of U.S. military members, U.S.