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  • Florida-based band Anberlin plays a concert in the Skelton Memorial fitness center at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 22, 2014. The free concert included a meet-and-greet session after the show. Anberlin, formed in 2002, consists of guitarists Joseph Milligan and Cristian McAlhaney, lead vocalist Stephen Christian, bassist Deon Rexroat, and drummer Nathan Young. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

    Anberlin performs free concert for Spangdahlem

  • Tops in Blue performed at the Memorial Auditorium in Wichita Falls, Texas Aug. 28. 2014. The unit primarily performs for military personnel and their families, but has also been known to perform for the civilian population as well. The group performed music and entertainment stemming from a variety of popular culture with an Air Force twist. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Jelani Gibson)

    Tops in Blue to perform Sept. 9

    Tops in Blue, the premier entertainment showcase of the U.S. Air Force, will perform a free concert Sept. 9, at the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center at 7 p.m. The musical group, composed of Airmen from various career fields, is currently on their 60th Anniversary tour of installations around the world. "Tops in Blue serves as an expeditionary
  • Gregory Bull, the Spangdahlem Middle School principal and native of Sumter, S.C., welcomes the students to their first day of school at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 25, 2014. Bull held an assembly to welcome students and share his expectations for the school year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

    Spangdahlem leadership goes back to school

  • Color Run participants line up to begin the Diversity Day 5K Color Run Aug. 21, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The Color Run kicked off the first of many events to celebrate Diversity Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)

    Sabers celebrate cultural diversity

  • School year starts with safety

    School begins Aug. 25 for most Department of Defense Dependent Schools - Europe. The first days of school are critical for the safety of children. "Just being aware of the influx of students that we have, especially that first day of school there will be more kids and more parents," said Chi Anne McGrew, 52nd Mission Support Group school liaison
  • Brian Duffy, Veterans of Foreign Wars junior vice commander-in-chief, greets members of the Airman & Family Readiness Center at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 7, 2014. VFW leaders toured the base and addressed issues such as budget cuts, quality of life and future benefits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Warren/Released)

    Veterans helping veterans: VFW visits Spangdahlem

    Representatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars met with Airmen during a familiarization tour of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 7.The VFW is a group of veterans that fights for rights and entitlements for uniformed service members. The organization was formed 115 years ago when veterans were forced to care for themselves after the
  • A 1944 Willys Jeep is displayed in the Motor Weekend car show at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 2, 2014. This military jeep served under the 5th Armored Division in World War II and was later sold as surplus in 1993. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

    Sabers fire up engines in Motor Weekend car show

  • Lucia Padillabarg (left) and Natalie Tucker (right), stroke Rocky, a Red Cross Morale Dog, in the library at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 31, 2014. Rocky helps the Red Cross by meeting with people returning from deployments or with patients at hospitals. The Red Cross Dogs aim to reduce stress and increase morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

    Red Cross dogs bring cheer to children

  • New Air Force Strategy Document: Strategic agility is our future

    Editor's Note: for the updated Air Force Strategy document, released July 30, 2014, please go here: http://airman.dodlive.mil/files/2014/07/AF_30_Year_Strategy_2.pdf   ---- As the Air Force prepares for new challenges and opportunities of the coming decades, it faces sobering 21st-century realities: global centers of power have become more
  • Plastic bins of toys, books and electronics rest in a pickup truck bed destined for the base recycle center July 15, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. These items are from the Airman's Attic, a collection and distribution point that allows service members to shop for donated items at no cost. The summer months can increase the numbers of military members moving to a new base, so the amount of donations typically triples in this timeframe. Donations are evaluated for wear and tear, and the older items are recycled. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daryl Knee/Released)

    Airman's Attic receives influx of donations

    The number of items donated to the Airman's Attic here has nearly tripled due to the summer months' high rate of service members transitioning to and from Germany.The Attic acts as a collection and distribution point that aims to help military families offset their living expenses by providing a central facility to shop for donated items at no
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