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  • A-10 crash site secured

    The site where an Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II crashed today near Laufeld, Germany has been secured. The 52nd Fighter Wing regularly practices incident response. The American On-Scene Commander has been specifically trained to handle this situation and prevent any further mishaps. He has used this

  • A-10 pilot in good condition

    The pilot of the Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft that crashed near Laufeld, Germany today is at a local hospital and is reported to be in good condition. He has been in contact with Wing and squadron leadership. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. Additional details will

  • A-10 aus Spangdahlem abgestuerzt

    Ein US- Flugzeug des Typs A-10 Thunderbolt II ist heute gegen 15.57 Uhr oertlicher Zeit noerdlich der Stadt Wittlich, in der Naehe der Ortschaft Laufeld abgestuerzt. Das Flugzeug war vom Flugplatz Spangdahlem. Zur Zeit des Absturzes befand es sich auf einem oertlichen Routine-Uebungsflug. Ein

  • Spangdahlem A-10 crashes

    An Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II crashed about 3:57 p.m. local time today north of the city of Wittlich near Laufeld. The aircraft was from Spangdahlem Air Base. At the time of the accident, it was on a routine local training mission. A single pilot was on board the aircraft and has been removed

  • Spice is not so nice: Chemicals used in fake pot under federal control

    In January 2009, the commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe prohibited service members within the command from using intoxicating substances other than alcohol. This prohibition included salvia divinorum, inhalants, and an herbal chemical mixture commonly known as "spice." A USAFE guidance

  • Food for 500

    Hundreds of Airmen have arrived here to support Operation Odyssey Dawn, and they are all hungry.The dining facility has progressed from serving 450 meals a day to 1,600 since the start of the operation, which is a no-fly zone set up to protect the civilian population of Libya.To support this

  • Air Force leaders issue sexual assault prevention, response message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to the men and women of the United States Air Force:We must commit to eliminating sexual assault from our Air Force.Air Force leaders

  • Be a good neighbor: Access road officially opens

    Although Sabers have been using the access road leading to the front gate here for months, the ribbon was officially cut on it March 18.The access road runs parallel to the L-46 and cost the German Bundeswehr 1.7 million Euros to build. The Bundeswehr is responsible for providing infrastructure