Fuels Airmen keep aircraft flying

Binsfeld invites Sabers to annual German-American Friendship Run

The community of Binsfeld values the friendship it has with its American neighbors. This friendship between the base and the community has developed across decades. This is why members of the Binsfeld sports association developed the idea of hosting a sports event incorporating Germans and

Physical Therapy helps Airmen recover from injuries

When Airmen have bone and muscle injuries, the 52nd Medical Operation Squadron physical therapy section is available to lend a helping hand.According to Maj. Michael Hobson, 52nd MDOS physical therapist, the main issues patients regularly come in for are knee, shoulder and back. Many of these

USAFE's only greenhouse saves 52nd FW money

Why buy flowers if you can grow and harvest them yourself? Instead of purchasing the thousands of flowers displayed all around Spangdahlem Air Base and the Bitburg Annex, the gardeners from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron built a greenhouse to grow the base's plants themselves.By growing these

Weather flight plays crucial role in flying operations

Weather plays an important factor in the accomplishment of a variety of missions on base; preparations for two fighter squadrons, construction workers and school bus dispatchers are dependent on the weather forecast.The 52nd Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight is a key piece of the puzzle

Library offers resources for Saber community

Have you visited your base library lately? Spangdahlem Air Base's library is one of the most popular locations on base, seeing more than 500 people on an average day since last year's consolidation of resources from two bases into this one location. The base library is located in Bldg 148 and is

Rheinland-Pfalz Tag spot to experience local state culture, high carat entertainment

For three days in a row, the Eifel will become the site for a mega cultural event this year. This event is the annual Rheinland-Pfalz day held in the city of Pruem May 27-29. Every year, the state of Rheinland-Pfalz selects a different city to host the event. It's probably not a coincidence that the

Rothenburg ob der Tauber has a rich history

There are only a few medieval towns in Germany that are as rich in history as the Franconian town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Located some 420 meters above sea level and overlooking the valley of the Tauber River, its beautiful gates, towers and massive walls present a silhouette that continues to

Spangdahlem musicians take over the Brick House

Airmen gathered to play music and relax at the Brick House during Open Jam Night here May 3.The recently renovated Brick House is known for hosting touring bands, gaming tournaments, and volunteer opportunities, but, until now, it has not had a night to let Airmen put on their own musical show. The

Dutch Flower paradise open for season

This time every year, when the Dutch bulb fields burst into a rainbow of colors, thousands of people flock to the lovely country site of Keukenhof, The Netherlands, also known as the heart of the Holland bulb district.BackgroundKeukenhof was founded in 1949 when a group of prominent Dutch