F-16s depart for Romanian-US exercise

Airmen and aircraft assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron departed Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 13 to participate in Dacian Warhawk 2015, a bilateral flying training deployment with the Romanian air force.The exercise will take place at Campia Turzii, Romania, March 16-27 and aims to

Theater security package begins rotation in Europe

The 3rd Air Force commander announced the beginning of the U.S. Air Force's first European theater security package Feb. 18, 2015, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, addressed media, local authorities

Greek, US training reaffirms rock-solid friendship

Greece, US reinforce proven partnership through airpower

Over the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the Greek and U.S. Air Forces continue bilateral flying training missions at Souda Bay, Greece.The training, which began Jan. 16 and will run through Feb. 13, aims to bolster the nations' warfighting capabilities through combined air operations as

A&FRC promotes healthy relationships

The 52nd Force Support Squadron's Airman & Family Readiness Center offers classes the second Wednesday of every month as part of a healthy relationship series.The series tackles communication issues that many people face either in the workcenter or at home. The classes change each month to cover

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 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

AFSA chapter welcomes national CEO

Health fair promotes culture of personal responsibility

The annual 52nd Medical Group Fall Harvest Health Fair took place Nov. 5, 2014, at the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center.More than 30 health-care providers created booths to demonstrate their expertise during this centralized, education opportunity for the Spangdahlem community."In the Air Force, we

CCAF graduates earn diplomas

More than 60 Spangdahlem Airmen received their Community College of the Air Force diplomas during a graduation ceremony at the base theater Oct. 29, 2014.U.S. Air Force Col. Pete Bilodeau, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brian Gates, 52nd FW command chief, handed