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  • Getting to know the vice commander

    Colonel S. Clinton Hinote is the vice commander, 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. He is a 1992 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. Prior to his assignment to the 52nd FW, he served as the commander, 3rd Fighter Training Squadron, Vance Air Force Base, Okla.When were you

  • Rheinland-Pfalz Tag full of state culture, entertainment

    It is not right at the doorstep of the base, but it is certainly worth the two-hour trip.Neustadt an der Weinstrasse is located at the heart of Palatinate wine region, close to the Alsace border of France and surrounded by small wine villages, castles, forests and a sea of vineyards. Because of its

  • Top Saber Performer

    Name: Airman 1st Class Larissa P. LillardUnit: 52nd Security Forces SquadronDuty title: Police servicesHometown: Buffalo, Okla.Years in Service: Two yearsWhy joined: Education and travelFamily: Mother, father, three brothers and five sistersHobbies: Traveling and sportsFavorite aspect of job: My job

  • World's longest wine street festival to celebrate 18th year

    The Mosel valley will become the El Dorado for cyclists and pedestrians for the 18th year in a row on May 30 when roads between Winningen, Cochem and Schweich belong to cyclists and walkers only. The 180-kilometer stretch will be closed to vehicle traffic 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., transforming this area into

  • Mother's Day wishes

    Senior Airman Artis Gandy, 52nd Communications Squadron postal clerkHow do you feel about Mother's Day?"It's a good holiday to honor your mother, and let her know how you feel and make her feel special."What are your plans for this coming mother's day?"I plan to call my mother to tell her I love her

  • Beware of mischief on German Labor Day

    German Labor Day is approaching when the "witches" will be strolling through town. There is a special reason not to leave things outside and to park the car in the garage that time. It's "witches night," happening April 30, the night before "Tag der Arbeit" or Labor Day, a federal German holiday.

  • Irrel offers relaxing outdoor recreation

    People don't have to go far from the base to find a beautiful recreational area. Whether one would like to take a hike through the woods, along rocks and gorges or simply experience beautiful scenery, it's all possible at popular German-Luxembourg Nature Preserve, located only 45 minutes from the

  • Bitburg invites to annual festival

    The annual Bitburg Bier festival, very similar to a Bavarian-style October festival, takes place March 12 through April 13 this year, with opening celebrations scheduled for 7 p.m. March 12. City officials will tap the first keg of beer during the opening at the large Bavarian festival tent, located

  • Lent brings many customs and traditions

    Fasting was introduced thousands of years ago prior to the beginning of the Christian calendar by the ancient cultures of Egypt and Babylonia. Lent recently began Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17 this year, and will last 40 days, until the Saturday before Easter. If not for health reasons, the fasting time is

  • The prickly truth about Mustache March

    Across the Air Force during the month of March, many will notice the gradual development of mustaches on Airmen, retired and newly recruited. Some will be full-bodied, shaped, trimmed and clean, while others may be patchy, uneven and sickly.Some would argue history of this phenomenon dates back to