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  • Newly deployed A-10 unit provides close air support

    More than 200 pilots, maintainers and crew chiefs of the 81st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and the 81st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron arrived May 11 here to provide close air support throughout Afghanistan. They are taking over from the Airmen of the 184th Expeditionary Fighter

  • Job fair provides Saber opportunities

    Sabers with various backgrounds and professions stopped by the Job Fair May 11 in Club Eifel to explore job opportunities offered by base units and agencies.Representatives from the commissary, services, marketing, colleges from the education office, base restaurants and others were strewn across

  • Top Saber Performer

    Name: Staff Sgt. Raul CarrilloUnit: 52nd Comptroller SquadronDuty title: Budget analystHometown: El Paso, TexasYears in Service: Eight yearsWhy joined: To do something noble with my lifeFamily: Wife, Yolanda, and two daughters, Isabella and ElisaHobbies: Boxing, running and musicFavorite aspect of

  • Threat response prepared for worst

    When discussing helping agencies, many immediately think about the classes and services offered on base. While this is true, the helping agencies also play a role in responding and supporting our wing in the event of a tragedy.The 52nd Fighter Wing Traumatic Stress Response team's primary purpose is

  • First Spangdahlem crew chief returns

    Omar Garcia sat in the front seat of a government owned vehicle, peering out the window in awe as he entered the base."This doesn't look like a base," he said. "It looks like a city."Mr. Garcia was the first crew chief stationed here. During his visit May 7, he saw how much the base has grown and

  • Class 10-5 graduates ALS

    The Pitsenbarger Airman Leadership School hosted a graduation ceremony for class 10-5 May 5 at Club Eifel. After five weeks of education and training, each graduate was equipped with the knowledge needed to assume the responsibilities that come with being an effective supervisor in the Air Force. As

  • Top Saber Performer

    Name: Staff Sgt. David HicksUnit: American Forces Network SpangdahlemDuty title: Broadcast maintenance supervisorHometown: Farmington, N.Y.Years in Service: Seven yearsWhy joined: It's a family tradition; I am third generation Air Force.Family: Mother, Linda Hicks, sisters; Sarah, Rebecca and