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  • CFC drive begins Oct. 1

    The Combined Federal Campaign kicks off Oct. 1 providing members of the Spangdahlem Air Base community the chance to conveniently donate to numerous charities. "The CFC was established by President John F. Kennedy for all federal employees," said Capt. Holly Kinsey, wing CFC project officer. "The

  • Sabers spread smiles, laughter

    Sabers from across the base came together to host an extraordinary day for special needs students from Bitburg's St. Martin's School and local Department of Defense Schools Sept. 20. More than 300 base volunteers stepped-up to make St. Martin's Special Children's Day a success. The day featured

  • Gen. Hobbins to receive highest enlisted corps honor

    The U.S. Air Forces in Europe enlisted corps will bestow their highest honor on the USAFE commander Nov. 17 when they induct him into the command's Order of the Sword. Gen. William T. Hobbins accepted the invitation in the presence of the men and women of the USAFE headquarters staff during an

  • Back together again

    The 38th Munitions Maintenance Group was officially redesignated as the 52nd Munitions Maintenance Group and its four squadrons once again returned as geographically-separated units under the 52nd Fighter Wing after a three year stint under the 38th Combat Support Wing Sept. 11, 2007. As this

  • Two SPMS students earn place on Reading Counts Wall of Fame

    Two Spangdahlem Middle School sixth graders earned a place on the 2007-2008 Reading Counts Wall of Fame before the middle of the first quarter. Travis Checkley, SPMS sixth grader and son of Master Sgt. Michael Checkly, 52nd Maintenance Operations Squadron, and Tom Malone, eighth grader and son of

  • American Women of Geilenkirchen hosts 19th Annual Foggy Fields Bazaar

    The American Women of Geilenkirchen are pleased to announce the 19th Annual Foggy Fields Bazaar. This year's event will be held at Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base Nov. 9 - 11 in Hangar 4. Foggy Fields Bazaar is the primary source for philanthropic funds used to support a number of American as well as

  • 3rd AF commander recognizes Sabers

    During a trip to Spangdahlem Air Base, Lt. Gen. Rod Bishop, 3rd Air Force commander, took a moment to personally recognize three Sabers for their work during a humanitarian deployment to Guinea-Bissau, West Africa, Sept. 19. While deployed, Master Sgt. James Swarthwood and Staff Sgt. Jason Dohn,

  • AAFES announces fuel prices for Sept. 22 - 28

    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 decreased

  • Top Saber Performer Sept. 21 - 27

    Staff Sgt. Brandy Chavez, 52nd Medical Operations Squadron aerospace medical technician, has been named the 52nd Fighter Wing's Top Saber Performer for the week of Sept. 21 - 27. Name: Staff Sgt. Brandy Chavez Unit: 52nd Medical Operations Squadron Duty title: Aerospace medical technician Hometown: