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  • New wing commander meets Airmen

    Col. Christopher Weggeman, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, assumed command from Col. Tip Wight during a change of command ceremony that began at 9:52 a.m. in Hangar 1.The 52nd FW Public Affairs office spent a few minutes with the new commander to learn more about him.1. When were you notified of your

  • Airman rewarded with incentive flight

    Name: Staff Sgt. Timothy Franseen Unit: 703rd Munitions Support SquadronDuty title: NCO in charge custody forces trainingHometown: Kokomo, Ind.Years in Service: 5 yearsWhy joined: I joined to serve my country.Family: Wife, Tech. Sgt. Vanessa Franseen, and my baby girl, AlessiaHobbies: Triathlons,

  • 2 Spangdahlem Airmen Killed, one Injured in Autobahn crash

    Two Airmen were killed and one was injured in an automobile crash that occurred on the A60 Autobahn between Bitburg and Spangdahlem at approximately 3:30 p.m. today.The Injured Airman received minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.The names of the deceased and

  • Top Saber Performer

    Name: Staff Sgt. Robert S. Ervin Unit: 52nd Operations Support SquadronDuty title: Air traffic controllerHometown: Oklahoma City, Okla.Years in Service: 4 yearsWhy joined: I joined to serve my country.Family: Wife, Jennifer, and daughter, AutumnHobbies: Reading, weight lifting and video

  • Top Saber Performer

    Name: Senior Airman Mark LipumanoUnit: 726th Air Mobility SquadronDuty title: Aircraft electrical and environmental systems journeymanHometown: Virginia Beach, Va.Years in Service: 4 yearsWhy joined: Wanted to serve my country and travel the worldFamily: SingleHobbies: Snowboarding,

  • Top Saber Performer

    Name: Tech. Sgt. Chuck WortmanUnit: 606th Air Control SquadronDuty title: Independent duty medical technicianHometown: Cortez, Colo.Years in Service: 13 yearsWhy joined: I wanted a career and the ability to pay for collegeFamily: Married for 12 years to Jennifer; 1-year-old daughter, Marti and