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  • Spangdahlem chapel accommodates parishioners as Bitburg closes

    When the Bitburg Annex Chapel closed its doors after the final mass Nov. 29, the Spangdahlem Chapel opened its wider.The discussion to close the annex chapel had been ongoing since the closure of Bitburg Air Base in 1995, said Kelli McCrea, Catholic pastoral coordinator. It was only after a survey

  • Cell phones and driving provoke killer conversations

    Statistics show it is probably not a good idea to drive and talk on a hand-held cell phone. It is also against German law.U.S. Air Forces in Europe Pamphlet 31-206, Drivers Handbook and Examination Manual for Germany, states "only 'hands-free' telephones that allow the driver to keep his or her

  • Customs pamphlet eases holiday mail rush

    Mailing packages stateside from Europe involves many prohibitions, restrictions and import duty rules. U.S. citizens can avoid the pitfalls by getting the "International Mail Imports" pamphlet from the military customs office."Many people do not know that Customs and Border Protection may fine you

  • SAFER logo contest

    The Saber Airmen Focused on Excellence and Responsibility task force is holding a contest for Sabers to create the SAFER task force logo. The logo must encompass the SAFER motto, "Be a SAFER Saber. One Drink. No Drive." All logo designs must be submitted by Dec. 19 to

  • ‘Tis the season to prevent house fires

    Each year fires occurring during the holiday season injure approximately 2,000 individuals and cause more than $500 million in damage. According to the United States Fire Administration, there are simple, life-saving steps you can take to ensure safe and happy holidays. By following some of the

  • Sankt Nikolaus visits children at their homes

    Sankt Nikolaus Day, Dec. 6, is a part of the German Christmas tradition when children receive small gifts in shoes they leave outside their door overnight.The holiday is set aside to commemorate Bishop Nicholas of Myra, who lived in the 4th century. According to one legend, this clergyman gave gifts

  • Advent wreath marks traditional beginning of holiday season

    The four Sundays of Advent mark the beginning of Christmas celebrations, and with it the beginning of the church year. The time of Advent, or the weeks leading to Christmas, has existed in the Western church since the 6th century and was originally a time for fasting. It wasn't until the period of