May 20, 2013 Last A-10s in Europe depart The last four A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft from the 81st Fighter Squadron left Spangdahlem May 17, 2013. Twenty-one aircraft relocated to the United States over the past few months due to the deliberate and comprehensive restructure planned by the U.S. Air Force that has lead to the
May 16, 2013 115th FW Airmen train with Polish air force Nearly 100 Airmen assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, arrived at Lask Air Base, Poland, to train in a joint theater security cooperation event with the Polish air force. This event, hosted by the U.S. Aviation Detachment 1, is geared toward enhancing the skills of U.S.
May 16, 2013 Super Saber Performer Name: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sondrea FaulknerUnit: 703rd Munitions Support SquadronDuty title: Operations NCO in charge and unit fitness program managerHometown: Prattville, Ala.Years in Service: Eight yearsWhy joined: One of my brothers was my inspiration. I joined the Air Force because I wanted
May 14, 2013 Spangdahlem launches final A-10 sortie in Europe The U.S. Air Force launched the final A-10 Thunderbolt II tactical sortie in Europe at Spangdahlem AB May 14, 2013.The airframe belongs to the 52nd Fighter Wing's 81st Fighter Squadron, which inactivates in June."I'm proud to be a part of the last sortie," said Lt. Col. Jeff Hogan, 81st director of
May 10, 2013 Spangdahlem celebrates 60th US, German anniversary Today marks 60 years of partnership between the United States and Germany at Spangdahlem AB.Base members and their German guests commemorated the historic milestone with demonstrations of the 52nd Fighter Wing's capabilities and recognition of the international cooperation needed to maintain
May 9, 2013 Av-Det partners with Poland as first F-16 rotation arrives The first rotation of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 176th Fighter Squadron, 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, departs for the U.S Aviation Detachment, Lask Air Base, Poland, this week. More than 90 men and women from the 115th FW will train and integrate with
May 9, 2013 FSS gives back to Sabers The Wilkommen Center is getting a facelift and a name change May 9, 2013.The building will be renamed the Saber Conference Center, and the renovation includes the relocation of Toni's Gift Shop, an interior redesign of The Golden Dragon restaurant and new furniture for the Kuhl Beans coffee shop and
May 9, 2013 Air Force MOSs inactivate, better career requirements In order to better align field and company grade officer authorizations with operational requirements, Air Force maintenance operations squadrons, excluding ballistic missile maintenance, are inactivating before the end of this fiscal year. "This will preserve the mission while eliminating the field
May 9, 2013 Super Saber Performer Name: Staff Sgt. Andray DotsonUnit: 52nd Communications Squadron Duty title: Client systems journeyman Hometown: San AntonioYears in Service: Seven years in serviceWhy joined: I have always wanted to serve my country as an Airman.Family: Currently singleHobbies: Watching sports, watching movies,