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  • Energy campaign strives for reduction in consumption

    The U.S. uses more energy than any other country in the world, according to Energy Information Administration official energy statistics from the U.S. government, also amounting to more energy consumption that all European countries combined. To decrease the amount of energy expended, U.S. Air Forces in Europe kicked off a year-long campaign to

  • Units undergo ATSEP, SEPWO

    As the most-inspected wing in the Air Force, the 52nd Fighter Wing again underwent an evaluation Oct. 19-23 - this time the overall air traffic system was under the microscope. Various units on base, such as weather, the civil engineer squadron, safety, airspace management and a number of others, were evaluated on their support of the flight
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Master Sgt. Michael Garcia, 52nd Force Support Squadron first sergeant, briefs dorm residents on what is and isn't allowed in the dorm rooms during a dorm resident all-call Oct. 13. Key topics discussed during the briefing were dorm improvements, the no-smoking policy, base dorm council, and dorm or bay chief program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

    Wing hosts dorm all-call

  • SOUTHWEST ASIA -Master Sgt. Darryl Harris, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, engages the main power switch here Oct. 5, 2009. Sergeant Harris oversaw electrical operations coordinating 12 Airmen to bring electricity to 22 tents housing more than 200 soldiers. Sergeant Harris is deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, and grew up in Detroit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Charles Larkin Sr)

    Lights, Power, Air Conditioning

  • Sabers fall back for DST

    The end of daylight saving time is just around the corner, waiting to give Sabers an extra hour of snooze time - or so it feels like when daylight saving time ends in the fall. Oct. 25 marks the end of daylight saving time, as those in the region turn their clocks from 3 a.m. to 2 a.m. Or, if people aren't keen on waking up at 3 a.m. to change the
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Airman 1st Class Sean Marsich and Airman 1st Class Jacob Abplanalp, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron entomology shop, recover a python that was released to control the rodent population here Oct. 6. The entomology shop is responsible for all rodent and pest control on the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathanael Callon)

    Keeping pests at bay

  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Staff Sgt. Gary Day, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, demonstrates the negative effect water has on a grease fire to Bitburg Middle School fifth and sixth graders Oct. 8. The fire inspectors then showed the students how to control the fire by covering the pan with a lid. Firefighters visited the middle school as part of Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4-10. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Staci Miller)

    Fire Prevention Week

  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Appliances are lined up outside of living quarters on Bitburg Annex recently. The 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron finished moving more than 2,100 washers, dryers, stoves and dishwashers out of Bitburg housing to aid in the closure of the annex, tentatively scheduled for 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Robin Pfeifle)

    52nd CES makes major appliance move

  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Col. Kevin Anderson, 52nd Fighter Wing vice commander, presents the John L. Levitow Award to Senior Airman Calvin Woody, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, during the Airman Leadership School class 09-8 graduation Sept. 29 at Club Eifel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Bill Gomez)

    Class 09-8 graduates ALS

    The Pitsenbarger Airman Leadership School hosted a graduation ceremony for class 09-8 Sept. 29 at Club Eifel. After five weeks of education and training, each graduate was equipped with the knowledge needed to assume the responsibilities that come with being a supervisor in the Air Force. As a class, the Airmen of 09-8 also supported their local

  • Spangdahlem's economic impact to the Eifel

    As many economies worldwide continue to weather a tough recession and cope with the challenges of unemployment, Spangdahlem Air Base continues to positively impact the Eifel region's economy. This economic effect is founded on the sheer number of people tied to the base. The 52nd Fighter Wing is the home to more than 14,000 personnel who work and
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