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  • Have a 'Planti-ful' holiday season

    Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains tend to take a backseat on most holiday tables in a season of turkey, ham and the Internet sensation "bacon explosion." The days between Oct. 31 and Dec. 31 present a calorie-dense obstacle course. So this year, give yourself the gift of good health by

  • Managing Leftovers

    The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes gatherings that center around food.  With all of the potlucks, get-togethers, and celebrations, rest assured that there will be lots of leftovers to be enjoyed.  However, something that may not cross people's minds when preparing that delicious

  • Not forgotten

    It had none of the glamour, and many people I talked to didn't even know it existed.I didn't know either if I hadn't been detoured by a road closed from the storm. It was back in a forgotten corner, the driveway slightly overgrown from the fall rain.But I stopped my car and got out. The cemetery was

  • Spangdahlem Air Base promotes America Recycles Day

    Americans have been celebrating America Recycles Day since Nov. 15, 1997. This special day encourages us to recycle and buy recycled products.The 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental office uses this day as an opportunity to inform science class students at Spangdahlem Middle School and

  • Avoiding the 'Danger Zone' this Holiday Season

    The holidays are right around the corner, and they would not be the same without deliciously cooked meals. With all of the food items being prepared during this time for potlucks, parties, and gatherings, remember to maintain proper food safety.Bacteria naturally occur on produce and your hands.

  • Are you prepared for snow season?

    As the season changes, the road conditions can become a challenge, especially for those not accustomed to winter driving at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The transition to winter brings foggy and icy road conditions. If you couple that with driving on the small, winding roads, prepping your vehicle

  • Breast cancer prevention and risks

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and highlighting statistics and risk factors are key to delivering the message of prevention. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women of all races and ethnicities, but can also occur in men.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and

  • UR AF NRG

    ' ... October was designated as Energy Action Month by the US Department of Energy for all federal agencies and will kick off U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Fiscal Year 2014 Energy Awareness Program... ' (from the foreword to the Energy Awareness Campaign Plan FY2014 from Lt. Gen.

  • Social media and OPSEC: Guard against the unknown

    Before posting your latest duck-lipped selfie or tagging-in at an awesome restaurant on your profile page, you may want to reconsider how seemingly harmless posts can provide a plethora of information for terrorists.In fact, many "lone wolves" use such posts to track down and attack service members

  • From one Airman to another: Thank you

    Editor's Note: Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden served as a co-emcee for the 67th Anniversary Air Force Ball at Club Eifel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 13, 2014. The following letter was read during the Ball. It is based on McFadden's day of reporting on two World War II-era Airmen's visit to