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  • Some NCOs may apply to reenter old career fields

    Air Force officials here are offering some active duty staff, technical and master sergeants the opportunity to reenter previously held career fields now in demand, provided they apply by Oct. 31. The Air Force initiated the fiscal 2008 NCO Limited Reclassification program due to unexpected

  • Free computer-based training resources available

    In an effort to fill the gap between tight budgets and training requirements, officials here are reminding Airmen and Air Force civilians that there is a place to go for free computer-based training. Hosted on the Air Force Portal, the IT e-Learning program primarily offers continuing education to

  • Tops In Blue to perform at Spangdahlem

    Get ready for a fantastic night of free entertainment! Tops In Blue, the premiere entertainment showcase of the U.S. Air Force, will perform its 2007 edition of Tops In Blue musical show entitled "The Fly By" at Spangdahlem Air Base Oct. 30 in the fitness center; doors open at 6:15 p.m. "It's a

  • Sabers take 2007 US Forces Europe Bodybuilding Championships by storm

    Once again, Spangdahlem took charge against Europe's best at the 2007 US Forces Europe Bodybuilding Championships in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 15. With a contingent of three female and three male competitors, Spangdahlem Air Base was the best represented base in Europe. The six Saber competitors

  • CJRs available for all reenlisting Airmen

    Air Force officials announced fiscal 2008 will start without any restrictions on first-term Career Job Reservations for enlisted specialties. Most years Airmen compete for a limited number of jobs within their Air Force specialty codes, but this year, Air Force officials expect to meet enlisted

  • New employment site empowers potential job candidates

    Applying for a job with the Department of Defense's oldest and largest exchange service is now easier than ever thanks to an expanded, online career center. With opportunities in retail, food service, procurement, information systems and more, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's revamped career

  • EOD Airman diffuses situations in Iraq, at Spangdahlem

    What began as a standard deployment for one Saber, turned into a year-long journey taking him to Forward Operation Base Kalsu, Camp Slayer and Camp Taji, Iraq. Master Sgt. Ken Pettibone, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron NCOIC of Explosive Ordnance Disposal operations, received orders to deploy to Iraq

  • August yard, balcony of the month winners

    Congratulations to the family housing yard and balcony winners for the month of August. The Binsfeld yard of the month belonged to Capt. Cory Stegmeier and family. The Speicher Yard of the month belonged to Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Gentner and family. The Bitburg balcony of the month belonged to Tech.

  • Project CHEER adds spice to life of single, unaccompanied Airmen in USAFE

    Enhancing the quality of life for single and unaccompanied Airmen is what Project CHEER is all about. Project CHEER stands for Creating Hope, Energy, Enthusiasm and Recreation for our young Airmen and runs November through March annually. The Project CHEER program is gearing up to be the best yet

  • AAFES announces fuel prices for Sept. 29 - Oct. 5

    The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is adjusting gasoline prices effective Sept. 22 based on the current weekly U.S. Department of Energy average price plus incremental costs associated with providing gasoline overseas. The DoE average price for unleaded grades of fuel and diesel increased. As a