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  • Pay attention behind the wheel

    Brakes squeal, a child screams and all is suddenly quiet in front of an elementary school. Fifteen minutes later, the driver is still trying to reason with the Security Forces Airman, "I didn't see him, he came out of nowhere!" to which the Airman replies, "Sorry ma'am, but he was in the cross-walk,

  • COLA rates decreasing

    The Cost of Living Allowance is projected to drop one third of the current entitlement by the end of August. The per diem committee that determines COLA rates projected the first half of this reduction. The second half was based on pricing studies in Germany showing the cost of goods has remained

  • Top Saber Performer

    Staff Sgt. Kristen Haxby, 52nd Force Support Squadron NCOIC of installation personnel readiness, is the 52nd Fighter Wing's Top Saber Performer for the week of April 24-30, 2009. Name: Staff Sgt. Kristen Haxby Unit: 52nd Force Support Squadron Duty title: NCOIC Installation Personnel Readiness

  • Saber firefighters keep crews safe, share expertise

    The 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department deployed a six man team from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, to support "Reunion April 2009," a joint training exercise. "We are here to provide fire coverage for the 81st Fighter Squadron A-10s, for maintainers during

  • AFSO 21 helps AMS reduce steps, increase proficiency

    The 726th Air Mobility Squadron recently conducted an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century value stream analysis looking for ways to streamline C-17 refueling and increase proficiency levels. The unit pooled Airmen from a variety of backgrounds to participate in the AFSO 21 event,

  • The tenth anniversary of the Kosovo air campaign

    The 52nd Fighter Wing began Balkan Operations in July of 1993 with deployments to Aviano Air Base, Italy, for Operations Deny Flight and Provide Promise. Operation Deliberate Force followed Operation Deny Flight in August and September 1995 with pilots from the 23rd Fighter Squadron becoming the

  • Spangdahlem's AFAF in final run for 2009

    The Air Force Assistance Fund is in full swing and heading toward home plate, ending April 24. The AFAF provides aid to Airmen and their families through a wide variety of programs designed to provide support ranging from financial assistance to care for military widows. The fund operates solely