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  • Walker boys make Air Force a family affair

    Though it wasn't a television series about a single man raising three children, when one chief master sergeant from Holloman AFB retired earlier this year, the ceremony did mark the end of a "Family Affair" that only the Air Force could have scripted. Retired Chief Master Sgt. Curtis Walker, former

  • Trier Christmas Circus attracts small and tall with holiday fun

    Once again this year the ancient Roman city of Trier becomes the site for a spectacular holiday event - the Trier Christmas Circus - to be held on the city's Moselauen fairgrounds. From Dec. 18 through Jan. 4 the circus will offer first-class shows for both children and adults. The show will feature

  • Local World War II veteran remembered

    As she sifts through papers and photos atop her dining room table at her corner house in Bitburg, a decorated World War II veteran is revealed. Gisele Zaso lost her husband recently - just shy of 52 years of marriage - and is now charged with finalizing official military paperwork and putting

  • Top Saber Performer

    Senior Airman David Chavez, a public health journeyman with the 52nd Aerospace Medical Squadron is the 52nd Fighter Wing's Top Saber Performer for the week of Dec 5-12. Name: Senior Airman David Chavez Unit: 52d Aerospace Medicine Squadron Duty title: Public Health Journeyman Hometown: San Salvador,

  • Slovenian, Polish air forces visit Spangdahlem

    Several Spangdahlem Air Base units served as host for Air Force members visiting the base from Poland and Slovenia Nov. 17 to21. The visit fell under the Theater Security Cooperation, which exists to encourage teamwork between the United States and its allies. The purpose of the visit was to

  • Keep safety in mind this holiday season

    The holiday season is a joyful time for many. It's a time we spend with family and friends, as well as a chance to reflect on the past year and make plans for the new one. Many Sabers will be traveling significant distances to spend time with family and friends during this holiday season. Planning

  • Safety Awards

    The 52nd Fighter Wing brought home numerous awards from the 2008 annual U.S. Air Forces in Europe Safety Awards. Gen. Roger Brady, U.S. Air Force in Europe commander chose the units and individuals for their outstanding contributions to mishap prevention across the command. "Congratulations to all

  • EOD member speaks to Airmen

    A decorated Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, who was injured during a tour in Iraq, visited Airmen at the 52nd Fighter Wing in the base theater Nov. 19. Staff Sgt. Christopher Slaydon, former EOD technician and currently a motivational speaker for the Air Force, lost his left arm above the

  • The 52nd Medical Group breaks ground to offer closer services

    The 52nd Medical Group cooperated recently with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and various German representatives to begin construction of the new medical clinic located on Spangdahlem Air Base. The ground was broken on the site November 24, and the facility is expected to be open in April 2011.