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  • 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

  • COLA levels to drop soon

    Beginning May 1, American service members and their families based in Germany who receive funds through the Cost of Living Allowance program will receive less money. The purpose of the overseas COLA is to ensure that service members have the same purchasing power at their overseas duty station as

  • AF mourns the loss of first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

    Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey died March 11 in Panama City, Fla. "Chief Airey was an Airman's Airman and one of the true pioneers for our service," said Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff. "He was a warrior, an innovator, and a leader with vision well