USAFE commander assesses future strategy at AFA

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander focused on the way ahead during his address at the 2010 Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Oxon HIll, Md., Sept 14."Our relationship with our European allies remains the cornerstone for U.S. engagement with the world

Air Force officials increase deployment times

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz announced a change to the air and space expeditionary force rotational baseline from 120 to 179 days for the active component. He said the revised construct will increase predictability and stability for affected Airmen and their families, while

Spangdahlem hosts 63rd Air Force Ball

Spangdahlem firefighters compete in European FFCC: The final races and results

Editor's note: This is the third in a series of articles about Spangdahlem firefighters competing in BerlinOn the second day of the Berlin Firefighter Combat Challenge, Team Spangdahlem had already qualified for the quarterfinals and was ready for the remaining relay and individual races.Day two

Top Saber Performer

Name: Tech. Sgt. Henry AndinoUnit: 52nd Logistics Readiness SquadronDuty title: NCO in charge of equipment accountability element Hometown: Silver Spring, Md.Years in Service: 10 years and six monthsWhy I joined: To travel the world and serve my countryFamily: My beautiful wife, Kimberly, and

Spangdahlem firefighters compete in European FFCC: The first races

Editor's note: This is the second in a series of articles about Spangdahlem firefighters competing in BerlinAfter months of preparation, six firefighters from Spangdahlem Air Base woke up early in Berlin, not to see the sights and relax in this culturally rich city, but to compete in the fourth

Spangdahlem firefighters compete in European FFCC: The competition and expectations

Editor's note: This is the first in a series of articles about Spangdahlem firefighters competing in BerlinSix firefighters from Spangdahlem Air Base's 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron recently went to Berlin, Germany, to compete in the fourth annual Berlin Firefighter Combat Challenge.The Berlin

War reserve material warehouse supports the 52nd MDSS mission

U.S. supports Canadian post in Germany

American Airmen aren't the only North Americans stationed here executing missions that support NATO partners downrange.Bordering the outskirts of the base nearly at the edge of the 52nd Fighter Wing and 726th Air Mobility Squadron's flightline, four Canadian military and two civilians serve as

Top Saber Performer

Name: Tech. Sgt. Steve ZareckiUnit: 372nd Training Squadron/Detachment 17Duty title: Micro-miniature circuit board repair instructorHometown: Plymouth, Ind.Years in Service: 14 yearsWhy I joined: After a seven-year break in service, the September 11 attacks occurred; I wanted to serve my country