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  • Sexual assault ‘hurts one…affects all’

    Last year, there were 14 reported sexual assault cases for the 52nd Fighter Wing. That's an average of about one assault every month. Of the reported cases, 100 percent of the victims knew their assailant and more than half were 24 years or younger. Alcohol was involved in 70 percent of the

  • Top Saber Performer

    Name: Airman 1st Class Jesse Lee SantiniUnit: 52nd Equipment Maintenance SquadronDuty title: Munitions InspectorHometown: Jacksonville, N.C.Years in service: Three yearsWhy joined: I joined the USAF to pursue my college education and provide a secure future for my family. Family: I am married to an

  • Roadside crosses offer glimpse of Eifel history

    What is the significance of the shrines and crosses sitting along the roads throughout the Eifel area? This question has been asked many times by Americans residing in the community.The tradition of erecting shrines and crosses along roads or in open fields dates all the way back to Roman and

  • High school students 'Read Across America'

    Bitburg Elementary, as well as numerous schools throughout the states, participated in Read Across America March 2, an event designed to encourage and inspire young minds to read.Volunteers from across the base were invited to read to elementary school students throughout the day. During the early

  • 2010 maintenance professional of the year awards banquet recognizes Sabers

    The 2009 52nd Fighter Wing Maintenance Professional of the Year banquet highlighted the 52nd Maintenance Group's accomplishments, including engine and hydrazine support throughout Europe, several Air Force Smart Operation initiatives and numerous aircraft and equipment upgrades and modifications.

  • Senior master sergeant selections released

    The 52nd Fighter Wing congratulates 15 Sabers for their promotion to the rank of senior master sergeant. The results were released 4 March. A celebration will be held at 5 p.m. March 5 at Club Eifel to recognize the new promotees. Friends, family and co-workers are invited to attend and congratulate