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  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Robert Frank, CEO of the Air Force Sergeants Association and native of Duncanville, Texas, speaks at the AFSA Chapter 1681 general meeting in the Landscheid Room at Club Eifel on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Nov. 13, 2014. Frank retired from the U.S. Air Force as a chief master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Kim/Released)

    AFSA chapter welcomes national CEO

  • 52nd FW announces 2014 communication and cyber award winners

    The 52nd Fighter Wing announced the fiscal year 2014 General John P. Jumper Award for Excellence in Warfighting Integration and Information Dominance wing level award winners.  The award winners will compete at the Major Command level.Please congratulate the below winners on their accomplishment! General John P. Jumper Award - EnlistedMaster Sgt.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Johnny Almaguer, 703rd Munitions Maintenance Squadron client systems technician from Seguin, Texas, is the Super Saber Performer for the week of Oct. 29-Nov. 4, 2014. (Courtesy Photo/Released)

    Super Saber Performer

    Name: Senior Airman Johnny AlmaguerUnit: 703rd Munitions Maintenance SquadronDuty title: client systems technicianHometown: Seguin, TexasYears in Service: Five yearsWhy joined: I joined to travel.Family: Danika Almaguer and Daughter - Madilyn AlmaguerHobbies: Playing sports and video games.Favorite aspect of job: Troubleshooting computers and
  • A pile of influenza vaccine applicators rest on a table inside the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 23, 2014. The vaccine must be stored between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius and only allowed to be out of that temperature once in its lifetime before use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gustavo Castillo/Released)

    Mass vaccination shields Spangdahlem from flu

  • The Eifel Powerhaus fitness center is offering t-shirts to individuals who reach certain weight lifting milestones as part of a new fitness campaign from Oct. 1 through the end of September 2015. The two programs, Wall of Fitness and Fit Club, are meant to promote strength training and friendly competition among the Spangdahlem community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Warren/Released)

    New programs encourage strength training

    The Eifel Powerhaus fitness center recently inaugurated a new fitness campaign aimed at promoting weight training among base Airmen.The campaign consists of two separate programs which began Oct. 1 and will continue for one year, ending at the end of September 2015.The first program, known as the Wall of Fitness, features a weight-lifting
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan D. Porter, American Forces Network-Spangdahlem NCO in charge of News from San Antonio, is the Super Saber Performer for the week of Oct. 15-21, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gustavo Castillo/Released)

    Super Saber Performer

    Name: Staff Sgt. Jonathan D. PorterUnit: American Forces Network SpangdahlemDuty title:  NCO in charge, NewsHometown:  San AntonioYears in Service: Seven yearsWhy joined: I joined the Air Force, specifically my job as a broadcaster, because it allowed me the opportunity to travel overseas. Seeing new and different places is something I've always
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