Operations squadron earns high praise during inspection

Two flights within the 52nd Operations Support Squadron here underwent thorough program inspections Oct. 24-28, and both earned praise for their section's policy and procedure adherence.The 52nd OSS Weather Flight earned an "Excellent" rating during the Standardization and Evaluation Program for

Geographically-separated unit hosts Winter Wingman Day, builds friendships

The 470th Air Base Squadron held their Winter Wingman Day here Nov. 4 to ensure the small community takes care of each other during the gloomy days of winter.More than two hours from their host unit, the 52nd Fighter Wing, 170 Airmen and civilians from the 470th ABS make up a small community of Air

Air Force announces civilian workforce restructuring

In response to direction from the Secretary of Defense for the Department of Defense to stop civilian growth above fiscal year 2010 levels and the need to add 5900 positions against the Air Force's top priorities, the Air Force eliminated approximately 9000 positions. These adjustments reflect

480th Fighter Squadron cargo returns from deployment

Finance customer-service section relocates during renovation

The 52nd Comptroller Squadron Customer Service office here temporarily relocated Oct. 19 due to a renovation project to upgrade the section.The construction is scheduled for two weeks, and the office can now be found on the second floor of Bldg. 128, room 211."The renovation is an upgrade to

Air Force launches new officer voluntary force management programs

Air Force voluntary officer separations will continue throughout fiscal year 2012 in order to combat the current 17 year-high retention rate and meet congressionally mandated end-strength for FY12.According to the Air Force Personnel Center website, Air Force leaders implemented a tailored,

Air Force rifle training evolves to match today's combat

Leaders of the 52nd Fighter Wing here participated in a modernized rifle qualification course test Oct. 13.Spangdahlem's combat arms instructors were the first U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen to prepare and fire the new qualification course. Wing leadership went through the preliminary course to

480th supports Operation New Dawn

Radio frequency transmission system technicians keep units communicating

Director of Air Force Services visits Saber Airmen