Commander implements curfew for Spangdahlem Air Base Published Sept. 10, 2009 By Master Sgt. Kelley J. Stewart 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- The 52nd Fighter Wing Commander Col. Tip Wight has put all members assigned, attached or detailed to the 52nd Fighter Wing, including people stationed at Bitburg Air Base and all geographically separated units, under a curfew beginning Sept. 10. This curfew is a random anti-terrorism measure and in effect until further notice. The curfew is from 12:30 to 5 a.m. Members who reside on base are free to move about the base during the curfew hours. "Although there are no specific indicators of targeting U.S. military members in the Eifel, they and their family members should always be aware a general threat exists in Europe and remain vigilant," said MSgt. Samuel Miller, 52nd Fighter Wing anti-terrorism officer. According to the curfew letter signed by Colonel Wight, if people plan on staying somewhere overnight that isn't their primary residence, they must coordinate and acquire written approval from their immediate supervisor or higher supervisory-level military member in their chain of command. Any military member who violates this curfew may be subject to disciplinary action under Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, as determined by their squadron commander or higher authority in consultation with the 52nd Fighter Wing Staff Judge Advocate Office, according to the commander's curfew letter. There are exceptions to the curfew, to include commanders and first sergeants patrolling dormitories and local bars; other senior NCOs and NCOs patrolling dormitories; Airmen on official military business; Airmen going or returning from Information, Tickets and Travel events; and those on leave. Further information about exceptions to the curfew can be addressed by unit first sergeants. Sabers can take some of the following steps to reduce their potential of being a target for terrorists or anyone else: maintain control of passport and identification; don't display large sums of money; know how to contact local or host-nation authorities, travel in small groups, avoid demonstrations or rallies; and frequently check State Department travel advisories. These advisories can be found at www.state.gov. Sabers who notice anything suspicious can call Eagle Eye to report to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations detachment here at DSN 452-6291 or to the 52nd Security Forces Squadron at DSN 452-6666.