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ESOHCAMP: Are You Ready?

Spangdahlem's external Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program assessment will be held April 20-24, 2009. U.S. Air Forces in Europe personnel will take a critical look at Spangdahlem's environmental, safety and occupational health programs. The

Cyber used vehicle scammers claim U.S. military connections

The FBI continues to receive reports of individuals victimized while attempting to purchase vehicles via the Internet. Victims find attractively priced vehicles advertised at different Internet classified ad sites. Most of the scams include some type of third-party vehicle protection program to

Aircrew flight shop prepares aircrews to deal with worst-case scenarios

(Editors Note: This is part of a series written on the 389th Fighter Squadron's participation in Red Flag 09-3 at Nellis Air Force Base.) It's something no one wants to happen. An aircraft goes down in enemy territory. The aircrew is far from the nearest friendly unit in an unfamiliar area with no

Maintenance ops center monitors "health" of Red Flag air fleet

(Editors Note: This is part of a series written on the 389th Fighter Squadron's participation in Red Flag 09-3 at Nellis Air Force Base). To keep tabs on the simulated air war over the skies of Nevada during the Air Force's three-week Red Flag exercise, a 12-person team running the maintenance

Commander, U.S. European Command discusses USAFE Role

Partnering with allies to strengthen capabilities and interoperability is the future of U.S. European Command, of which air power is a major factor. Army Gen. John Craddock, U.S. European Command commander, visited Ramstein Air Base recently and spoke about the way ahead for the command, and how

Award winner attributes accomplishments to team effort

The Air Force has determined that one Saber maintainer stands above his peers. The Air Force has named a 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron senior master sergeant as the 2008 Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. "I am very proud, honored and humbled to have the chance to

Spangdahlem commemorates opening of new tower

Leaders from the 52nd Fighter Wing, the Army Corps of Engineers, surrounding communities and local contractors, came together to commemorate the opening of Spangdahlem Air Base's most recognizable landmark, the new Air Traffic Control Tower March 13, 2009. Following 21 months of construction, the

Sabers turn ideas into cash

There are bad ideas and there are good ones; however, there are also ideas that can lead to a $10,000 payday. The Innovative Development Through Employee Awareness Program, better known as the IDEA Program, awards smart proposals that lead to improvements or resource savings with monetary payments

Sabers nab annual awards

Congratulations to the following Sabers and units who were recently recognized with annual awards: 2009 Air Force Academy Colonel James Jabara Award for Airmanship Capt. Travis A. Burton, 81st Fighter Squadron 2009 USAFE Nominee Joan Orr Spouse of the Year Keyra Elmo 2008 USAFE Command Post Unit