June 20, 2013 Vienna Document tour encourages transparency More than 60 delegates from nearly 60 countries will visit Spangdahlem Air Base June 27, 2013, to gain an understanding of the daily maintenance and operations of a combat air base.The visit is part of the Vienna Document 11 agreement, which is a politically binding measure designed to enhance
June 18, 2013 Fighter squadron inactivation signals end of A-10s in Europe The U.S. Air Force inactivated the 81st Fighter Squadron today at Spangdahlem Air Base in support of force-shaping procedures across the service.The squadron employed the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, and the closure signals the end of A-10 operations in Europe."For 71 years, the men and
June 12, 2013 Limited DFAC service leads to fresh ideas The 52nd Force Support Squadron Sustainment Flight is taking a fresh look at how to serve Airmen at the Mosel Dining Facility after low manning resulted in limited service, including a closed sandwich bar and longer wait time. Currently, the sustainment flight is functioning at a lower manning
May 28, 2013 Wing encourages camaraderie during Sports Day A wing-wide Sports Day takes place at Spangdahlem AB May 30, 2013.The event includes activities throughout the day and is designed to enhance 52nd Fighter Wing camaraderie and esprit de corps."If you're playing on a team sport, you're building relationships," said U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McFall,
May 20, 2013 Last A-10s in Europe depart The last four A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft from the 81st Fighter Squadron left Spangdahlem May 17, 2013. Twenty-one aircraft relocated to the United States over the past few months due to the deliberate and comprehensive restructure planned by the U.S. Air Force that has lead to the
May 16, 2013 115th FW Airmen train with Polish air force Nearly 100 Airmen assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, arrived at Lask Air Base, Poland, to train in a joint theater security cooperation event with the Polish air force. This event, hosted by the U.S. Aviation Detachment 1, is geared toward enhancing the skills of U.S.
May 14, 2013 Spangdahlem launches final A-10 sortie in Europe The U.S. Air Force launched the final A-10 Thunderbolt II tactical sortie in Europe at Spangdahlem AB May 14, 2013.The airframe belongs to the 52nd Fighter Wing's 81st Fighter Squadron, which inactivates in June."I'm proud to be a part of the last sortie," said Lt. Col. Jeff Hogan, 81st director of
May 10, 2013 Spangdahlem celebrates 60th US, German anniversary Today marks 60 years of partnership between the United States and Germany at Spangdahlem AB.Base members and their German guests commemorated the historic milestone with demonstrations of the 52nd Fighter Wing's capabilities and recognition of the international cooperation needed to maintain
May 9, 2013 Av-Det partners with Poland as first F-16 rotation arrives The first rotation of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 176th Fighter Squadron, 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, departs for the U.S Aviation Detachment, Lask Air Base, Poland, this week. More than 90 men and women from the 115th FW will train and integrate with