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  • CFC helps shape future

    Four months ago, the campaign season started.No, not the campaign season for the 2012 presidential election, but for the 2012 Combined Federal Campaign Overseas.This year's campaign was particularly important because it signified the campaign's 50th anniversary.The CDC was established in the 1960s

  • Nowhere to run: pay customs, courtesies

     I like running, especially outside. So, I decided to go on a run after work on a typical cold, dreary day here. I also forgot several items for this run like socks, but I was determined, so I bought new ones. While shopping, I spotted something that was not hard to miss - an obnoxiously bright

  • Martin Luther King Day not just another day

    This year will mark the 27th observance of Martin Luther King Day.It's important we take time to reflect on the many contributions King provided to our great nation during this national celebration.People from every race, creed and color have the opportunity to truly enjoy the freedoms written in

  • Public Affairs has many avenues to get word out to community

    The 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office has multiple avenues to get information out to the community, and three of the more-visible ones are the official Spangdahlem website, the official Spangdahlem Facebook page and the Saber E-Herald.PA has two journalists, five photographers and a

  • Do common things uncommonly well

    In my years of service, I have found some common traits of great importance to me, not only as a person, but as an Airman and a leader. Character, charisma and commitment are traits that we should embody, and all of these common traits, if displayed uncommonly well, can increase the likelihood of

  • The Captain is an idiot

    Imagine you are part of a crew on a classic sailing ship.You are navigating rough seas, violent storms, and trying your best to stay afloat and reach your next port. Your crew works below deck.There are no windows below deck. The little light produced by the old copper oil lamp only adds to the

  • Are you a victim of common 'sending money' scams?

    On some online stores, there are offers that sound too good to be true, like rock-bottom prices on expensive or hard-to-find merchandise. Some auction sellers will only accept a money transfer as payment. Some lottery or prize offers require buyers to pay taxes or fees before they can collect.If you

  • Exercise common courtesy at fitness center

    I remember growing up and watching Andy Rooney's commentaries on "60 Minutes." He had a lot to say about people, places and things, and most of his commentaries resonated with the American public.Well, I'm no Andy Rooney, but I have something I'd like to talk about -- common courtesy in the fitness

  • Bitburg haunted house: Enter at your own risk, if you dare

    Fall in the Eifel is a beautiful time. Leaves are changing color and falling off trees, temperatures are starting to dip lower, the air is crisp, and people are starting to pull out their coats, hats and gloves. You only have to walk through the commissary or Exchange with all the black and orange

  • Celebrating Halloween abroad

    No candy.What do you mean Halloween isn't celebrated everywhere?As a chocolate lover, finding this out is equivalent to having no presents on my birthday. Even worse, this would mean no costumes. Thankfully in Germany, Halloween will be upon us and the 52nd Fighter Wing is offering a variety of ways