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  • World War II fighter unearthed 65 years later

    The wreckage of a World War II P-47D Thunderbolt was discovered Feb. 24 65 years after it was shot down where a new housing complex is set for construction.German and American reports state that on Feb. 14, 1945, an American P-47D was shot down and the pilot, Capt. Kenneth Dahlberg, a Minnesota

  • Air Force leaders expand force management options

    Air Force leaders announced March 25, 2010 an expansion of force management measures designed to bring the service closer to its authorized funded end strength. Fewer Airmen than anticipated applied for voluntary programs offered under Phase One of the force management program initiated in November

  • Bitburg high school students run through Germany

    The Bitburg High School Barons know a person can substantially improve their health and quality of life by including only moderate amounts of physical activity in their lives. Therefore, Bitburg High School Barons will be joining world class marathon runner Paul Staso on his 500-mile solo run

  • Safety puts twist on driving simulator

    To reinforce the Air Force's zero-tolerance policy of drinking and driving, the 52nd Fighter Wing Safety Office utilized something that often causes mishaps rather than prevents them - alcohol.Members of the safety office put someone with alcohol in their system behind the wheel of a driving

  • 52nd MXG awarded at AF level

    The 52nd Fighter Wing is now home to the Air Force's best maintenance group.The 52nd Maintenance Group won the 2009 Maj. Gen. Clements McMullen Weapons System Maintenance Award, a Daedalian trophy and award annually presented to an Air Force wing by headquarters U.S. Air Force, for the best weapons

  • 52nd FW welcomes new command chief

    Just as Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Kenney retired after serving as the 52nd Fighter Wing command chief, a new senior enlisted leader grabbed the baton for enlisted leadership and continued down the track.Command Chief Master Sgt. Sandy Miller stepped into the position of the 52nd FW command chief. The