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  • Sabers take care of one another during in time of crisis

    It was probably going to be a typical Saturday morning at the Aldridge household. With four kids in the house, one might expect that to entail cartoons and cereal. Instead, an Airman found herself in the middle of a family crisis when she discovered her husband lying on the floor. At approximately

  • Sabers share expertise with Ukrainian officers

    Four Ukrainian armed forces logistics officers traveled to Spangdahlem Air Base Jan. 29 through Feb. 2 to learn about U.S. and NATO standards of aviation logistics operations. During their five-day visit, the Ukrainian officers received several in-depth briefings from members of the base which

  • Retrospective: Sabers accomplished much in 2006

    The 52nd Fighter Wing met wing mission goals in-garrison as well as remained vigilant in support of contingencies over the past year. In 2006, Sabers tackled deployments, exercises and hosted large-scale events, all the while being constantly ready to project superior combat power. In the first part

  • Five EOD troops recieve Bronze Star Medals for actions downrange

    Five Airmen from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Device Flight were presented Bronze Star Medals for their performances supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. "Tech. Sgts. Jennifer Burch, Josh Gidcumb, Master Sgt. Danton Humphries, Senior Master Sgts. Dale Moser and Shawn Witten

  • Steps to detect breast cancer, build awareness

    October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women. There is also, a one in eight chance that a woman will be diagnosed during her lifetime. Screening mammography provides women with the best opportunity for early breast cancer

  • Sabers hone deployment skills

    The 52nd Fighter Wing wrapped up Saber Crown 07-01 Oct. 5, a wing-level deployment exercise that highlighted and challenged Sabers on some of the critical skills they need to remain proficient at as they go about their daily missions. This was the first exercise after the normally heavy permanent

  • Life support technicians keep pilots safe

    MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIR BASE, Romania -- Five life support technicians with the 22nd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron work split shifts to ensure the equipment entrusted to their team is in stellar condition for the pilots and their mission. More than 270 Airmen were here Aug. 8-25, supporting the

  • A-10s surge for offensive

    BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan -- Six U.S. and Coalition troops peer out from a remote position on a ridge top in Afghanistan. At sunset on the third day of their vigil, a large force of Taliban extremists carrying heavy machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades surround and pin down the team. By