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  • 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

  • Local, online options to assist tsunami efforts

    Red Cross and other charitable organizationsService members, spouses, groups and other people interested in helping with disaster relief in Japan have a few options available to them. An abundance of information is available at www.redcross.org where information about Red Cross disaster relief

  • AFAF campaign to run through April 8

    The Spangdahlem 2011 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign will run through April 8. The Air Force Assistance Fund was established to raise funds for charitable affiliates that support Air Force active-duty, Reserve and Guard service members, as well as their family members. The AFAF helps Air Force

  • Super Saber Performer

    Name: Staff Sgt. Garland Shawn StanleyUnit: 470th Air Base SquadronDuty title: Accounting TechnicianHometown: Buna, TexasYears in service: 13 yearsWhy I joined: I wanted to travel, see and experience the world. The military had always been a rite of passage in my family. Family: My parents, Talmadge