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  • Spangdahlem Airman found unresponsive dies in hospital

    An airman first class assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing here was pronounced dead at approximately 2:30 a.m. today at a local hospital. The Airman was found incoherent and unresponsive by higher-ranking servicemembers conducting a no-notice dormitory inspection here April 7. The Airman was rushed to

  • Spangdahlem Airmen raise money for wounded warriors

    Some wounded and ill service members evacuated from overseas contingency operations are sent to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center to receive care and recover from their injuries. Members whose injuries are too severe are not able to return home until they have recovered sufficiently. After being

  • Super Saber Performer

    Super Saber PerformerName: Staff Sgt. Joshua E. BriscoeUnit: 52nd Equipment Maintenance SquadronDuty title: Aircraft Metals Technology CraftsmanHometown: Beaumont, TexasYears in Service: Six yearsWhy joined: I wanted to serve my country and see the world.Family: Mother, Liz, five sisters and two

  • Saber ban on local nightclub rescinded

    Following a risk assessment conducted by the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Chief and 52nd Fighter Wing Commander, Col. Christopher Weggeman placed Zur Kajϋte, a nightclub in Binsfeld, Germany, off limits March 3. The ban, which was set to last 45 days or until the identified safety risks were

  • Spangdahlem goes 'green'

    Sabers here are working to make the world a cleaner place, starting with Spangdahlem Air Base. In an effort to make the base more environmentally friendly, the Sustainable Saber Team has developed ways to raise environmental awareness within the 52nd Fighter Wing and to make lasting changes to the

  • Safety Investigation Board convenes for A-10 crash

    Thirteen individuals from various locations, along with three Spangdahlem Airmen aiding with administrative tasks, convened at Spangdahlem Air Base April 5 to form a Safety Investigation Board tasked with investigating the A-10 Thunderbolt II crash that occurred April 1 in a field outside Laufeld,

  • Spangdahlem Earth Month 2011 events

    The following events will be held in recognition of Earth month:· German-American stream clean-up will take place 10 a.m. on April 16 in the Spangdahlem village. To participate in this event, meet at the Scheuermuehle.· An Earth Day 5K fun run will be held at noon and 4 p.m. on April 20 at the