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  • 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

  • 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