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  • New commander brings passion to Spangdahlem

    U.S. Air Force Col. Pete Bilodeau assumed duties as the 52nd Fighter Wing commander here July 11, 2014.Bilodeau, pronounced bill-eh-doo, is a pilot of the U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft, commonly known the "Viper," and is rated as a command pilot with 3,000 flight hours, 450 of

  • 100-mile road to 'glory'

    The sun had not even risen, yet the hustle and bustle of hundreds of troops had been echoing throughout the camp for hours. Some fought off sleep, while others seemed to have been electrified with anticipation. Either way, as time passed by, all rushed to ensure their ruck had the required weight

  • 52nd OSS: Griffins feed the fight

    Four squadrons fall under the 52nd Operations Group, and each has their own unique history. For the 52nd Operations Support Squadron, its history dates back to the 1940s.According to the 52nd OSS fact sheet, the unit constituted Jan. 25, 1943, as the 52nd Airdrome Squadron. The 52nd AS activated in

  • Technicians undergo explosive training

    Threats to the United States come in many forms and degrees. They are real, and they happen every day. One flight in the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron trains to eliminate those threats to the best of their abilities: the Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight. The flight works to mitigate any risk of

  • Belgians, Americans 'living the dream' at 701st MUNSS

    Most anniversaries for Belgium in 2014 bear very somber undertones: a plane crash, a costly liberation, the loss of a family members and friends gone way too soon. It all comes at a great expense, underscoring how freedom is never free. The last time Belgians and Americans presumably took arms in

  • Airman competes in first ever marathon

     "The marathon is a charismatic event. It has everything. It has drama. It has heroism. Every jogger can't dream of being an Olympic champion, but he can dream of finishing a marathon," said Fred Lebow co-founder of the New York City Marathon.Some people hope that when they compete in a marathon

  • 52nd Operations Group fulfills the mission everyday

    When people think of the 52nd Operations Group, certain things may come to mind--aircraft zipping through the sky, runways being cleared and inspected, or the voice on the ground controlling the sky. All these things and more make up the 52nd OG."The mission of the 52nd OG is to train, deploy and,

  • Security Forces takes aim at protecting Spangdahlem

    The 52nd Security Forces Squadron is doing more than just scanning ID cards. They are providing Airmen, families and all other base members a safe place to live and work, while protecting all U.S. Air Force assets and preforming the law enforcement mission for the 1,300 Sabers in the 40

  • 'So worth it': Sabers Jog for Joe

    As firefighters began putting on their dense flame-retardant gear, a group of explosive ordnance disposal Airmen arrived next to them, slipping their arms through the thick sleeves on their protective suits.Their appearance upon completion looked not unlike a wrapped-up child who couldn't move his

  • Saber firefighters to host firefighter combat challenge

    The Spangdahlem firefighter challenge team will host the Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge July 5-6 at Ediger-Eller, Germany. The U.S. Fire Administration first developed the challenge to assess the physical performance of firefighters--years later it turned into a unique sport recognized