Major sentenced to five months confinement for drunk driving

On July 9, 2007, a General Court-Martial at Spangdahlem Air Base sentenced Maj. Jonathan P. Elliott, 726th Air Mobility Squadron, to five months confinement and gave him a reprimand for driving drunk on July 21, 2006. Maj. Elliott accepted responsibility for his misconduct and pled guilty to the

Azerbaijan inspection team takes a look at Spangdahlem

The mission of the treaty compliance office is to support the 52nd Fighter Wing in meeting its international arms control requirements. Responsibilities include interpretation and compliance with all Arms Control treaties. The office is a one-person regional office with a base alternate. Treaty

Qualifications for Kosovo Campaign Medal

Servicemembers who participated in or were in direct support of Kosovo operations within established areas of eligibility may be awarded the Kosovo Campaign Medal and campaign streamers for their accomplishments. The award was established by President Clinton in May 2000. Individuals authorized the

Wireless networks: curse or blessing?

Thanks to wireless Internet technology it is easy to move from a loud, busy work area into a place of solitude. When at home, a wireless user can take their computer into a room to play computer games without distracting others. The amount of data that can pass through wireless network is about the

Continuing education

Top Saber Performer 3 - 9

Staff Sgt. Rebecca Ludemann, air traffic controll watch supervior from the 52nd Operational Support Squadron, has been named the 52nd Fighter Wing's Top Saber Performer for the week of Aug. 3 - 9. Name: Staff Sgt. Rebecca Ludemann Unit: 52nd Operational Support Squadron Duty title: Air traffic

Spang holds first of many Iron Chef competitions

Spangdahlem Air Base's Services Squadron held the first of many Iron Chef competitions July 25 at the Mosel Dining Hall. Much like the television show, Iron Chef on the Food Network, the chefs were given a time limit of two hours to create a minimum of two entrees from a bag of unknown ingredients.

Air Force Honor Guard dazzles Sabers

Air Force Honor Guard performed before a captivated audience at Spangdahlem Air Base Aug. 2. The team executed flawless maneuvers with a standard M-14 rifles with fixed bayonets in close proximity to one another; their hours of training and dedication to perfecting their skill was apparent. Staff

Volunteers ‘VITA-ly’ important at tax center

Volunteers 'VITA-ly' important at tax center By Melissa Barlow 52nd Fighter Wing Legal Office/Tax Center While tax season may seem eons away to most taxpayers, the Spangdahlem Tax Center is preparing for the rush that will inevitably begin at the end of January. One of the most vital resources to a

81st FS, 81st AMU Airmen return to Spangdahlem

After eight weeks away from their home station, approximately 240 Airmen from the 81st Fighter Squadron and 81st Aircraft Maintenance Unit returned to Spangdahlem Air Base. The Spangdahlelm Warthogs, pilots and support Airmen left for Royal Air Force Lakenheath in England in June when the base's