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  • MRAP class extends beyond basic mechanics

    In the 21st century, the face of war is constantly changing. The instructors of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe, European Transportation Training Center here have decided to approach this change the best way they know how - adapt and overcome.The ETTC is one of two overseas schoolhouses in the Air

  • USAFE hybrid class begins

    Hybrid technology is beginning to leave its footprint, but only to reduce the carbon footprints left on the world.This newly sparked green technology has only recently started to spread from neighborhood garages to military installations, to include Spangdahlem Air Base.Just two months after the

  • Civil Air Patrol takes off again

    The Spangdahlem Air Base Civil Air Patrol is looking for people between 13 and 18 years old who would like to learn about aerospace, leadership and want to prepare for their future.Overseas Cadet Squadron 126, the local cadet program here, is currently accepting new members. With more than 60,000

  • A&FRC helps you go remote

    When a servicemember is selected or volunteers for a remote assignment, there can be a hint of uncertainty that follows. Whether the servicemember's family should accompany, what to expect at the base and in the community, and what sort of amenities will be available at the remote location could

  • Spangdahlem AB named best Air Force installation

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz announced Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, as the 2011 Installation Excellence Award recipient Feb. 15. The base will receive $1 million for quality-of-life improvements."Congratulations to every Saber -

  • Super Saber Performer

    Name: Staff Sgt. Todd PolstonUnit: 52nd Maintenance Operations SquadronDuty title: Wing Time Compliance Technical Order MonitorHometown: Sterling, Va.Years in Service: SevenWhy joined: Generations of my family have served in the military, and I knew it would be a positive experience for my

  • Spangdahlem Airmen to gain access to vision correction

    For years, the Spangdahlem Air Base Optometry Flight has been reluctant to offer refractive surgery opportunities for servicemembers stationed here; but a recent change in operations is opening the door for Airmen interested in improving their eyesight.In January, the optometry clinic began seeing