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  • 2010 Diversity Day schedule of events

    The 52nd Fighter Wing will celebrate various cultures Aug. 26 with its second annual Diversity Day. This day-long event will highlight the many races, religions, ethnicities, cultures, languages and more that make both the 52nd FW and the Air Force a diverse and culturally-rich environment. All

  • 52nd Mission Support Group: the foundation of the wing

    Boasting cops, firefighters, housing, warehouses, eateries, power lines, phone lines, dotted lines and more, the 52nd Mission Support Group may seem more like a small town than a robust collection of Air Force specialties and assets. That's why Col. Jodine Tooke, 52nd MSG commander, likened herself

  • Bernkastel turns into party site for annual Middle Mosel wine festival

    Bernkastel, a famous holiday site, celebrates its traditional wine festival of the middle Mosel Sept. 2-6. More than 30 wine growing towns will participate in the fest, the largest of its kind along the Mosel.Visitors to Bernkastel, which is the center of the Mosel wine industry, can experience the

  • Past meets present at the Manderscheid historical castle festival

    The ruins of two splendid fortresses will form an impressive background for a historical castle celebration Aug. 28-29 at the health resort in Manderscheid, located in the heart of the Eifel. Americans are invited to join the celebrations of this festival which is unique in the area.At the

  • Spangdahlem village sponsors USAFE Band concert

    As part of a small German-American festival, the community of Spangdahlem invites Sabers to a concert by the "Direct Hit" U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, 8-10 p.m., Aug. 21 at the Spangdahlem community hall. The concert is free.On schedule are hits from the '60s and beyond. "Direct Hit" features a

  • Out and about in August and September

    The sixth oldtimer and tractor meeting, a popular event in the Eifel area, takes place Aug. 20-21 in the neighboring community of Gransdorf. The event starts at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 21 with historical demonstrations including threshing techniques from the past with horse. A concert takes place 8 p.m. Aug.

  • 12th century abbey testament to local history, culture

    Time has taken its toll on many historical sites in the Eifel region. However, one such place has managed to survive the elements in part, thanks to the efforts of a few concerned men. Himmerod Abbey lies in a valley only a few kilometers north of the base and offers tourists a glimpse into the

  • Wittlich commemorates legend with annual pig fest

    Legend has it that Wittlich was once a walled fortress constantly under attack by invaders.One evening a guard charged with locking the gate to the besieged town couldn't find the peg to secure the fortified door. All he could find was a large carrot to wedge in the door. Later, a pig ate the

  • Two hundred and sixteen pounds, that's what I weigh today; and I'm not happy.

    On July 12 my elliptical broke. The bar that attaches the right leg to the flywheel snapped off. It was a little creaky since the day we bought it - it was the floor model at the Base Exchange, but after seven months of continual use, the bar gave way. Later that day my left calf was a little tender

  • Falconer sweeps skies clean

    Tailspotters may be surprised by the irregular birds of prey they see in Spangdahlem's skies, but they certainly won't be disappointed.Spectators may come to base with an eye out for the F-16 Fighting Falcons or other aircraft. If they stop at the right time and place, however, actual falcons can be