April 9, 2009 Spangdahlem, Mildenhall train to ensure Baltic air sovereignty Aircrews from Spangdahlem Air Base and RAF Mildenhall participated in the NATO Baltic Air Sovereignty Training Event April 7 with the air forces of six other nations. "This was a great opportunity to plan, fly, and debrief with our NATO partners," said Maj. Brian Jackson, operations officer with the
April 8, 2009 Sabers enhance capabilities training in Las Vegas After enduring a very cold, wet winter in Germany, the 23rd Fighter Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit deployed to the warm, flying schedule-friendly weather of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron relocated more than 140 personnel and 16 F-16CJ aircraft for seven
April 7, 2009 TRICARE 101 for college students The end of the school year is almost here and many young people will go off to college this summer or fall. It is an exciting time for the whole family with lots of coordination and preparations to make sure everything goes smoothly. It is important to remember health care and determine which
April 6, 2009 DOD officials kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month with campaign, Web site As part of a nationwide observance this month to raise awareness about one of the country's most under-reported crimes, Defense Department officials launched a new Web site and campaign April 3 that give military members fresh initiatives and new teaching methods to prevent sexual assault, the
April 6, 2009 MWD handler investigates possible 22,000 gallon bomb Staff Sgt. Joseph Null, 42nd Military Police Brigade military working dog handler, and his working dog, Lucca, were trained to sniff out explosives before they deployed. When the possible bomb could be a 22,000 gallon fuel bomb on the side of an Iraqi road, however, things get a little more
April 1, 2009 Area cyclist team together to reopen trail Approximately 30 volunteers spent their Saturday working to turn an over-grown trail into something for everyone to enjoy in the village of Weidenthal March 28, 2009. This was the first of many trail maintenance days planned by the International Mountain Bike Association. Despite the rainy weather
April 1, 2009 Child abuse prevention – awareness is key to prevention, detection This month Spangdahlem observes National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The month serves as a time to promote how working together can provide a healthy and safe environment for every child in the community. "This is a very important month to raise public awareness about child abuse and neglect and
April 1, 2009 Sabers honor first CMSAF Members of the 52nd Fighter Wing gathered together to mourn the passing of the first chief master sergeant of the Air Force March 27, 2009. The chilly afternoon did not deter those who wanted to pay their respects to Chief Master Sgt. Paul Airey who served as the CMSAF from April 1967 to July 1969.