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Feb. 27, 2026
Spangdahlem Chapel Team wins USAFE award

The Chapel Team’s mission goes beyond weekend services. Staying visible, supporting morale and helping Airmen navigate stressful moments saw led to them earning the 2025 USAFE Outstanding Large Chaplain Corps Team of the Year award. “We’re very proud,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Philip O’Neill, 52nd
Feb. 11, 2026
DARPA scientists visit Spangdahlem aviators, support teams looking to turn operational insight into future defense innovation

The 52nd Fighter Wing opened its hangar doors to eight scientists and program managers from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Jan. 29, 2026, offering the team of senior researchers a ground-truth view at frontline operations, aircraft and weapons systems.
Feb. 11, 2026
The science of sleep: Why rest is important for readiness

Sleep deprivation increases the risk of a variety of chronic diseases. These include hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, bone loss, certain cancer, and infertility. Lack of sleep is also associated with many psychiatric disorders, such as depression and anxiety.
Feb. 11, 2026
11th Annual Saber Kappensitzung: Spangdahlem AB welcomes German Fasching tradition

Spangdahlem Air Base welcomed teams of dancers and rowdy celebration during the Saber Kappensitzung festival Feb. 6, 2026.
Feb. 2, 2026
Customs View on Home-Based Businesses

A home-based business (HBB) is any private business conductedout of the home. It may be a good means of gainful employment for family members relocatingwith their sponsor to Germany. The defining characteristic of a home-based business is that theowner’s residence serves as the main location for the
Jan. 28, 2026
Responsible metal detecting in Germany: Finding a lost pioneer

A U.S. Airman and his son find a lost artifact while metal detecting in the Rhineland-Pfalz region of Germany.
Jan. 28, 2026
Small fixes, big savings: Spangdahlem energy conservation efforts reduce utility costs

Through a combination of data-driven analyses, facility improvements and community awareness, the Installation Energy Program is advancing energy conservation efforts to reduce utility costs and maintain mission readiness, here.
Jan. 27, 2026
480th FGS Airmen demonstrate teamwork during quarterly load competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 480th Fighter Generation Squadron compete in the fourth quarter load competition at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 23, 2026.
Jan. 12, 2026
Air Force announces updates to dress and appearance regulation

The Air Force released guidance on its dress and personal appearance policy Jan. 9 providing updated standards for Airmen.
Jan. 11, 2026
Right place, right time: 52nd Maintenance Squadron Airmen step in during medical emergency at bowling center

52nd Maintenance Squadron Airmen provided first aid during a medical emergency inside Eifel Lanes Bowling Center at Spangdahlem Air Base, Dec. 15, 2025.

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