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  • Top Saber Performer

    Name: Staff Sgt. Leeanne WitherspoonUnit: 52nd Communications SquadronDuty title: Wing information assurance managerHometown: North Wilkesboro, N.C.Years in Service: 8 yearsWhy joined: To start a life! I needed an education and work experience to build a career.Family: Four brothers and two

  • AFAF campaign ends in success

    The 2010 Air Force Assistance Fund wrapped up recently with $7,492,512.94 in total contributions. This exceeded last year's contribution record by more than $20,000."This was a phenomenal year," said Bill D'Avanzo, Air Force voting action officer and fundraising chief. "We have a remarkable Air

  • Jet Blast offers convenience to flightline Airmen

    Spangdahlem opened the Jet Blast Feb. 19, offering a convenient location for flightline workers to take advantage of a variety of services.Whether Airmen need a haircut, a hot meal, computer access or just a place to relax, it can be found at the Jet Blast, located in Bldg. 160.The facility is open

  • A&FRC recognizes with volunteer awards

    The Airman & Family Readiness Center recognized volunteers from across the base and geographically separated units April 16.Despite spring break trips, exercise preparations and weather-related vacation extensions, more than 80 Sabers attended the Volunteer Recognition Extravaganza. This annual

  • Top Saber Performer

    Name: Airman 1st Class Charelshe L. Enosaran Unit: 52nd Fighter Wing command postDuty title: Emergency actions controllerHometown: Monterey, Calif.Years in Service: Two yearsWhy joined: Ever since I was a child, I dreamed of joining the Air Force. I wanted to serve my country and assist with

  • Master sergeant promotion list release

    Congratulations to the following technical sergeants chosen for promotion to master sergeant:52nd Aerospace Medicine SquadronTammy JennessCandace Slaughter52nd Aircraft Maintenance SquadronLance BakerTimothy BliefnickMark ChildsMichael DealyPeter HazleyErik KuhlmannEric MayesBrian McRoryMark

  • Spangdahlem Spouse named AF Spouse of the Year

    Spangdahlem Sabers continue to earn individual and unit awards for the 52nd Fighter Wing, and Saber spouses have shown they are no different.Mara Wight, wife of Col. Tip Wight, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, was named both the USAFE and Air Force-level 2010 Joan Orr Spouse of the Year.Mrs. Wight found

  • 17-year Airman sentenced to prison, bad-conduct discharge

    Following a Special court-martial April 26, Senior Airman Roderick Schmitt, 52nd Communications Squadron, listened to the military judge as she sentenced him to five months of confinement in military prison, reduction to the lowest enlisted grade and a bad-conduct discharge from the U.S. Air Force.