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  • Former Bitburg Air Base commander visits 52nd FW

    Before Bitburg Air Base became part of the 52nd Fighter Wing, it was home to its own wing and a flurry of activity essential to the U.S. Air Force and NATO missions. Bitburg AB was home to the 36th Tactical Fighter Wing, which was deactivated as the 36th Fighter Wing in 1994.Former 36th TFW

  • Sabers advised to remove recalled infant, child Tylenol products

    Sabers should double-check Tylenol medication labels before administering them to a child as a recent recall has been applied to multiple Tylenol medications for infants and children.All recalled products were removed from stores carrying the products both here and at Bitburg Annex, including the

  • Spangdahlem’s 2015 Plan becoming a reality

    Just a few short months ago, cuts to military construction budgets threatened to push Spangdahlem's 2015 Plan further into the future. This has been a common theme since the formal planning for complete closure of Bitburg Annex and transition to Spangdahlem began in 1997. Since then, the 52nd Civil

  • 52nd Fighter Wing to gain social media site access

    The 52nd Fighter Wing network will soon open up social media and networking sites in line with other Air Force bases around the world.Air Force officials began a two-week phased opening April 26 of access to social media sites Air Force-wide, and U.S. Air Forces in Europe users should start gaining

  • New F-16s arrive at the 148th Fighter Wing

    The first wave of F-16C Block 50 Fighting Falcon aircraft arrived at the 148th Fighter Wing (FW) today, Tuesday, April 27.The F-16s will be transferred from the 22nd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The conversion from the Wing's current F-16 Block 25 to the new Block 50 aircraft

  • Heed barbecue grill safety for safe summer cook-outs

    With warmer weather just around the corner, people will soon be seen outside cooking with charcoal or propane gas grills. While it's a nice way to enjoy a summer afternoon, there are also some precautions grillers should heed to have a safe barbecue.From 2003-2006, U.S. fire departments responded to

  • Top Saber Performer

    Name: Staff Sgt. Troy DontigneyUnit: 52nd Fighter Wing staff agenciesDuty title: Protocol specialistHometown: Avoca, N.Y.Years in Service: Six yearsWhy I joined: PatriotismHobbies: Running, traveling, playing guitar and readingFavorite aspect of job: Meeting lots of interesting peopleMost memorable