Sabers take 11 awards at Berlin Firefighter Combat Challenge

Six Spangdahlem Air Base firefighters traveled to Berlin to compete in the first Berlin Firefighter Combat Challenge against 65 fellow firefighters from Sweden, England, Poland, Russia, Germany and the United States Sept. 8. The 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters began preparing for the

USAFE summer safety campaign a success

The Air Force marked one of its safest summers during this year's 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign, and U.S. Air Forces in Europe was among the few to reduce fatalities between Memorial Day and Labor Day. "While the numbers are improving from a statistical standpoint, unfortunately even one

Officials release revised ABU wear policy

Now that the Airman battle uniform is on the shelves of some military clothing sales stores, Air Force uniform officials here released a revised ABU wear policy message Sept. 5 to ensure Airmen are aware of the standards for the new uniform. The message is a follow up to the wear policy message

Fighter squadron commander achieves milestone

Lt. Col. Keith McBride accomplished a flying achievement when he reached 3,000 flying hours in the A/OA-10 fighter aircraft Sept. 6. Joining the 3,000 flying hours' club is no easy task, according to the colonel who relinquished command of the 81st Fighter Squadron Sept. 7. "I am proud and thrilled

Bitburg police tour Spangddahlem AB

Members of Spangdahlem Air Base opened their gates to 68 members of the Bitburg Police Station for a work outing to learn about some of the base's capabilities Sept. 4. During this two hour familiarization tour, Bitburg Police Station officers, employees and retirees visited the Military Working Dog

Eifel community loses respected teacher, coach

Bitburg High School's Cross Country Coach and Math Teacher died from a suspected heart attack while practicing with his team Friday afternoon. David E. Turner was pronounced dead at the scene by German emergency response teams after attempts to revive him failed. "Mr. Turner was a well-respected

Longtime DoDDS educator and FEA leader dies

The Department of Defense Education Activity regrets to announce the death of a longtime educator and leader with the Federal Education Association. Roseann Drydale died Aug. 29, 2007 after a long illness. She was buried next to her late husband, John, at the Fort Sam Houston National

USAFE giving away car for Air Force’s 60th birthday

U.S. Air Forces in Europe Services and Exchange New Car Sales are celebrating the Air Force's 60th Birthday by giving away a 2007 Jeep Patriot as part of USAFE's annual Birthday Bash Celebration! One lucky Airman will win the ride of a lifetime in the drawing, which is open to Air Force members

AFPC releases improved force development tool

The Air Force Personnel Center will launch the Airmen Development Plan Sept. 14. The ADP is a new web-based decision support tool designed to integrate numerous force development tools, including electronic records, duty histories and assignment preferences, into one platform. Phase one of the ADP,

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