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  • AFN Europe

    Spangdahlem discontinues free AFN service to base residents

    As of March 31, 2014, Military Family Housing (MFH) will no longer subsidize American Forces Network television service to on-base residences. To date, this basic service has been provided via a bandwidth lease contract with the internet service provider TKS. The 52nd Fighter Wing pays TKS approximately $37K each year to provide analog AFN
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Children of a local folk square dance group perform a dance inside the Beda Haus cultural center during a past Beda market event. Inside the Beda market, people can also find a book flea market. (U.S. Air Force photo by Iris Reiff/Released)

    Annual Bitburg Beda Market attracts weekend shoppers

    The annual Beda Market is just around the corner. For the 35th time, the city of Bitburg will show off its businesses and cultural life to thousands of visitors from all over the Eifel area, Luxembourg and Belgium March 14-16. The Beda Market is a community-wide event where townspeople and more than 150 local businesses present their products and
  • U.S. Air Force Col. David Julazadeh, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, speaks to the audience before the start of the documentary "Ghost Army" in the Skyline Theater at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 11, 2014. The World War II documentary tells the story of a secret U.S. Army unit designed to mislead and deceive the enemy using recorded sounds, inflatable tanks and false radio transmissions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Warren/released)

    "Ghost Army" screening

  • Leadership from the 52nd Fighter Wing and German community leaders discuss new developments at Spangdahlem Air Base during an information forum at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 19, 2014. The information forum allowed key leaders from the German community to address the happenings of Spangdahlem Air Base and potential issues in efforts to strengthen community ties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

    Saber Airmen and German leaders discuss partnership at forum

    Nearly 20 mayors, county commissioners and business leaders attended the 52nd Fighter Wing's information forum at the Eifel Lodging conference room Feb. 19. Hosted by Col. David Julazadeh, 52nd FW commander, the twice-yearly forum creates opportunities for community leaders to voice their opinions and concerns while gathering insight on current

  • Hagel Travels to Poland, Germany to Meet With Defense Leaders

    (Editor's note: The aviation detachment is a part of the 52nd Operations Group and is based in Lask Air Base, Poland)   Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel begins a trip to Europe today to meet with defense leaders and to attend the 50th Munich Security Conference.   Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby told reporters Hagel's first stop

  • Holiday Operating Hours

    The base post office will have the following holiday hours:Finance Window Now through Dec 21: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Dec 23: 10-1700Jan 2: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.Dec 25: CLOSEDDec 31: CLOSEDJan 1: CLOSEDParcel PickupDec. 23: 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Dec. 24: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec 25: CLOSEDDec 31: CLOSEDJan 1: CLOSEDJan 2: 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. The Spangdahlem Exchange will
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Chloe Rodriguez, daughter of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bernaby Rodriguez, 606th Air Control Squadron vehicle maintainer from San Benito, Texas, selects her pumpkin at the child development center pumpkin patch Oct. 24, 2013. The CDC held a pumpkin patch event for all the children in their care, and parents were encouraged to come out and enjoy the time with their children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)

    Spangdahlem conjures Halloween fun

    Airmen and families beware! Ghosts, witches, zombies and more will be prowling the base from now until November. The Spangdahlem community will be celebrating Halloween in full force.Sabers still have a few excuses to wear their Halloween attire to the last of the base events taking place. Oct. 31- Spangdahlem Military Housing trick or treating 6-8
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany --- Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks to nearly 2,000 Airmen during a wing all-call at the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center Oct. 18, 2013. As USAFE commander, the general is responsible for Air Force activities, conducted through 3rd Air Force, in an area of operations covering more than 19 million square miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joe W. McFadden / Released)

    USAFE leadership to Airmen: Cultivate a culture of change

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, and Chief Master Sgt. James Davis, USAFE and AFAFRICA command chief, toured Spangdahlem Air Base Oct. 18 to tout the value of mentorship and leadership development during times of change. The visit represented the general and chief's first visit to

  • CES makes trails safer for bicyclists

    A bicycle path recently opened that now connects Spangdahlem Air Base to the Binsfeld bike trails. In the past, bicyclists had to travel on the roadways, which posed safety concerns. This $12,000 renovation allows bicyclists to now commute from the south gate to the local community freely and safely. "As an employee that lives in that area, I feel
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- It's a tradition in the Eifel area for children to walk around through the community with so called Good Friday Rattles, wooden noise-makers of various kinds, which are supposed to replace the ringing of the bells from Green Thursday, March 28 this year, until Easter, March 31 this year. By making the noise, the small ones invite Christians to worship. This is done usually three times a day, at 7 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Iris Reiff/Released)

    How Germany observes Easter traditions

    Easter time is slowly approaching, and in Germany, the Easter season and holidays are associated with a number of local customs and traditions.Gruendonnerstag, or Green Thurs¬day, is always four days before Easter, this year's being March 28. Gruendonnerstag is not a federal holiday in Germany but plays an important role in rural customs of earlier
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