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  • AFSO21- Setting the story straight

    It has been about 18 months since Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century arrived at Spangdahlem Air Base and despite the many positive changes it has made in the 52nd Fighter Wing, the mere mention of AFSO21 can cause bouts of nausea and/or send people running for the nearest exit. As

  • Changes for Spangdahlem Commissary

    The Defense Commissary Agency is right on point with their new slogan, "it's worth the trip" and the commissary at Spangdahlem Air Base is proving this. Over the past few months there have been a few changes to better cater to the military community's needs. The commissary is now open from 8 a.m.-7

  • There is nowhere to run or hide from the 52nd Security Forces Squadron

    The 52nd Security Forces Squadron recently sent several Airmen to a five-day combat skills training course. They learned building entry and clearing procedures, weapons retention and contact controls within Bitburg's former temporary living facility. Staff Sgt. Richard Straut, one of the CST

  • Top Saber Performer

    Staff Sgt. Michael Jackson, Detachment 9 Air Force News television broadcast producer, has been named the 52nd Fighter Wing's Top Saber Performer for the week of Aug. 8-14. (Courtesy Photo)Name: Staff Sgt. Michael Jackson Unit: Detachment 9 Air Force News Duty title: Television Broadcast Producer

  • Hometown News kicks off Holiday Greetings Program

    The Army and Air Force Hometown News Service from San Antonio will again have a camera team in Spangdahlem Aug. 28 and 29 recording holiday greetings for broadcast on local stateside television and radio stations in all 50 states and U.S. territories. Both days, the news team will be at the post

  • Lose your mind, lose your finger

    For those of us Sabers lucky enough to be parents, we can all relate to the euphoria that we feel with that first precious view of our newborn child. One of the first things new parents often do while listening for that initial healthy cry is to quickly assess the well-being of their baby by

  • AF promotes Spangdahlem officers

    The Air Force announced board results for those eligible for promotion to colonel, as well as medical group officers who were eligible for promotion to lieutenant colonel and major. The following Spangdahlem servicemembers were selected for promotion to colonel: · Lt. Col. Rex E. Adee, 52nd Mission

  • Free/reduced lunches offered in Eifel schools

    Battling rising gas prices? Struggling against increasing food costs? Suffering from exchange rate anxieties? The United States Department of Agriculture free and reduced lunch program is here to help. Eligible families can save close to $2 per child. Eligibility is based on family size and income.