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  • AF automates active-duty assignment notifications

    The Air Force is automating active-duty assignment notifications for Airmen in the ranks of lieutenant colonel and below beginning Jan. 21. Airmen will receive an e-mail notification about their new assignments and have seven days to acknowledge their assignments through the Virtual Military

  • Spangdahlem takes 9 USAFE logistics awards

    The following Sabers are U.S. Air Forces in Europe's logistics readiness unit, individual and flight award winners for 2010.- Master Sgt. Melanie C. Moore, Air Force Logistics Plans Senior NCO of the Year- Tech. Sgt. Henry W. Andino, Air Force Material Management NCO of the Year- Senior Airman

  • Key Spouses provide family support

    Moving to a new location, particularly an overseas location, can pose a number of challenges. The last thing most families want to hear when moving is that a family member will be deploying immediately upon arrival. Moves are hard enough to adjust to without having to worry about family separation.

  • Spangdahlem tax center opening Feb. 1

    Tax season is quickly approaching and assignments overseas do not serve as exemptions from filing tax returns. Do not worry - the Spangdahlem Tax Center is here to help. The Spangdahlem Tax Center will open Feb. 1 and close on June 15. Feb. 1 -11 is reserved for those filing the 1040EZ form.The Tax

  • Commissary products not effected by tainted animal feed

    The Defense Commissary Agency Europe would like to reassure their customers that the meat and eggs in their commissaries are safe.Concern was raised recently when dioxin was found in some eggs and poultry within Germany after tainted grease was inadvertently used to make animal feed.DeCA officials

  • 52nd FW hosts, attends Red Flag

    It has been said time and time again: a mind is a terrible thing to waste. This fate can be easily avoided, however, with just one simple concept that keeps the mind sharp: practice. From the moment Airmen first enlist to the last day of technical training, they are bombarded and reinforced by the

  • Counting down to IEA visit

    In less than three weeks, Spangdahlem AB will host the Installation Excellence Selection Board. The board's members will conduct a two-day visit to determine the Air Force's Installation Excellence and Special Recognition Award winners. Spangdahlem AB is competing against Travis Air Force Base,

  • Super Saber Performer

    Super Saber Performer Name: Staff Sgt. Michael A. HughesUnit: 52nd Aircraft Maintenance SquadronDuty title: Weapons load team chiefHometown: Gahanna, OhioYears in Service: NineWhy joined: Service to country, school and travelFamily: Five-year-old son, Patrick, and four-year-old daughter,

  • Cutting back everyday use

    The need for a great deal of electricity and energy significantly changes around the same time as snowfall starts - during the winter months. When moving to a country where energy conservation is strongly emphasized like Germany, reducing use can become a natural habit rather than a chore.The 52nd