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  • Vicious vampire frightens residents

    Editor's note: This is a fictitious article written in the spirit of Halloween. All of the events and most of the people in this story are completely made up.An unidentified man with supernatural speed and strength has been reported terrorizing the Eifel community. "My dog Lucy was barking like

  • Local vintners predict high-quality Mosel crop

    Wine harvesting season is currently in full swing in the Mosel valley, and Sabers are fortunate to be located at the doorstep of the region that produces some of the finest white wines in the world. The Mosel is the fifth largest wine area in the Federal Republic of Germany and a distinctive product

  • 4 museums in Trier highlight region history

    A great way to experience ancient Trier and the Roman Empire is by visiting one of the city's museums.People can either walk through the museum halls and rooms at their own path, with an audio-guide or catalogue, or follow a guided museum's tour in the English language.Four major historic museums

  • Tops in Blue forges leaders at every level

    It has been seven months since she left.The quiet girl everyone knew is now gone.She endured seven long months of grueling, rigorous training. She struggled but overcame. And finally, she mastered the instrumental, vocal, choreography and staging requirements of her new profession.Some would balk at

  • Munich’s Oktoberfest: Germany’s biggest bash begins

    The Munich Oktoberfest takes place Sept. 22 - Oct. 7 on the Theresienwiese in Munich.Munich's Oktoberfest is one of the biggest historic celebrations in Germany and draws in a large number of visitors. The festival started in honor of the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of

  • From cradle to commander: Meet the vice

     The 52nd Fighter Wing vice commander accepted his position in July this year.Col. Joseph McFall has since been learning about the Eifel region's culture and Spangdahlem's mission and Airmen."My family and I are in 100 percent support of the Saber nation," he said. "I'd never imagined that we'd get

  • Firefighters conquer fears, learn life-saving skills

    For the 12 students of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Fire Academy, their final evaluation was a true test of personal strength and perseverance."We were going into a constricted space with an inch of room while fully dressed in all our gear," said Senior Airman Jodeci Mitchell, 52nd Civil Engineer

  • It's a pilot's life for me: Nordic Air Meet 2012

    The sudden sound of an early morning wake-up call blares in the hotel room of Maj. Brian Scott, 480th Fighter Squadron pilot.It's another typical day for Scott as he reaches over and ends the loud ringing with the push of a button.He pulls the blinds apart and unsuspecting rays of sunlight

  • Airman attempts to save local national's life

    Senior Airman Jason Perri stepped into his vehicle to take his routine route to work. Darkness engulfed the view from his windows at 4:30 a.m. Aug. 11 save the strip of road directly in front of his car illuminated by headlights.He saw only the road's dividing lines until his lights gleamed onto

  • Bernkastel-Kues hosts Middle Mosel festival this weekend

    Another highlight festival near the base and in the Eifel and Mosel area is the Bernkastel-Kues Middle Mosel wine festival, scheduled to take place Aug. 30 - Sept. 4.About 30 Mosel wine growing communities will participate in the festival, providing wine tastings, traditional food specialties, music