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  • A book is displayed in a basket during the second annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "Reading is a Civil Right" reading drive Jan. 13, 2015, at a child development center on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The drive provided a way for volunteers to read to children in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)

    Sabers honor MLK through reading drive

    In advance of the federal holiday, Spangdahlem's Airmen Against Drunk Driving council and the base's child development centers hosted the second annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "Reading is a Civil Right" reading drive Jan. 12-16.The project involved more than 50 Airmen reading nearly 200 books to more than 100 children between the ages of 1 and 5
  • Airmen from the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare two F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft before the start of a weapons load competition in Hangar 1 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 9, 2015. The four teams in the competition were the weapons load competition quarterly winners of 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)

    Airmen lock'n'load at competition

    The 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hosted the annual weapons load competition Jan. 9, 2015 at Hangar 1 here. The competition consisted of four quarterly winners for 2014 battling head-to-head for the title of Weapons Load Crew of the Year."It's a skillful way to enjoy our career field," said U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Craig Brandenburg,

  • DoD announces changes to affect Spangdahlem

    The office of the Secretary of Defense announced Jan. 8 the results of the European Infrastructure Consolidation review, which will realign several missions in U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa.Under the EIC, the Department of Defense will make changes to the mission at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, including the relocation of the
  • Spangdahlem Airmen look over an F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, before the pilot participates in exercise Iron Hand 15-2 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Dec. 18, 2014. Iron Hand 15-2 brought together all of United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Force Africa’s fighter airframes to train. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)

    U.S. Air Combat Exercise Iron Hand 15-2 enhances interoperability

    Pilots from all U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa's fighter airframes came together at Spangdahlem in December to participate in a five-day training exercise called Iron Hand 15-2."Iron Hand 15-2 is unique because it is a U.S.-only air combat exercise with the intent of enhancing interoperability," said Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd
  • U.S. Air Force 52nd Fighter Wing leadership and five U.S. congressmen pose for a photo during an immersion visit Dec. 17, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. As part of their trip to Europethe congressional delegation visited the 52nd FW to learn about the wing’s mission and talk with its Airmen.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Nuckolls/Released)

    Congressional delegation visits Spangdahlem

    Five U.S. congressmen toured the 52nd Fighter Wing during an immersion visit Dec. 17, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base and Buechel Air Base, Germany.  As part of their trip to Europe, the congressional delegation visited the 52nd FW to learn about the wing's mission and talk with its Airmen."We always want our troops to know that they're close to our
  • U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, U.S. Army Europe commander, left; Robert Mandell, U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg, center; and U.S. Air Force Gen. Frank Gorenc, U. S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, right, salute a wreath during the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge at the Luxembourg American Military Cemetery in Luxembourg, Dec. 16, 2014. The government of Luxembourg and the U.S. Embassy held the memorial in honor of the veterans and fallen service members of the Battle of the Bulge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Kim/Released)

    Luxembourg, US leaders commemorate Battle of the Bulge

    Nearly 200 Luxembourgers and Americans observed the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge during a commemorative ceremony at Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial in Luxembourg, Dec. 16, 2014.Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg; Xavier Bettel, prime minister of Luxembourg; Robert Mandell, U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg; U.S. Air Force Gen.

  • Biomedical Sciences Corps celebrates its 50th anniversary

    The Air Force recognizes the achievements of the men and women who compose the Biomedical Sciences Corps (BSC) by designating Jan. 26-30, 2015, as BSC Appreciation Week.This year is noteworthy as it marks the 50th anniversary of the BSC.The BSC's roots date back to 1917, when the Sanitary Corps was established to combat infectious diseases. The
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, speaks during an all call at the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Dec. 9, 2014. Roberson spoke about his priorities and the direction the Air Force is moving in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)

    3rd Air Force commander visits Spangdahlem

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, completed his immersion tour of the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Dec. 10, 2014.Roberson, a previous wing commander at Spangdahlem from 2006-2008, toured the new facilities that were not here during his command. He also met with

  • Congratulations to 2014 USAFE/Air Force award winners

    Congratulations to the following 2014 award winners:A1 Annual AwardsForce Support Field Grade Officer of the Year--------Maj. Michael D. McGrath, 52nd Force Support SquadronSpecialist of the Year--------Krista J. Mann, 52nd Force Support SquadronFlight Chief of the Year--------Ms. Angela Mirich-Holder, 52nd Force Support SquadronA1 Special
  • Base members escort Dr. Ulrich Kleemann, SGD-Nord president, on the flightline of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Nov. 20, 2014. SGD-Nord, the environmental protection organization for the Rhineland-Pfalz region, acts as a field agency that reports directly to the state ministries, and oversees regional project planning, environmental compliance issues, water drainage, nature conservation, land acquisition and compensation issues, building standards control and redevelopment of hazardous waste sites. Base leaders invited Kleemann on a tour to discuss the wing’s continuing commitment to responsible stewardship of the environment and prospects for partnering with SGD-Nord. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Warren/Released)

    Spangdahlem hosts state environmental official

    Base members hosted a local government environmental representative Nov. 20, 2014, to highlight programs and technology Spangdahlem has in place to ensure no hazardous chemicals are introduced into the environment.Dr. Ulrich Kleemann, President of SGD-Nord, the environmental protection organization for the Rhineland-Pfalz region, toured the base
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