News

  • Memorial service details updated

    Memorial arrangements for Airman 1st Class Jamie Korrek, who was pronounced dead April 10, have been finalized. The service is scheduled for 3 p.m. April 13 at the base chapel. For more information, call DSN 452-5388 or commercial 06565-61-5388.

  • U.S., Congolese military to participate in joint medical exercise

    In partnership with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), U.S. Air Forces Africa, will take part in MEDLITE 11 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from April 24 - May 4. MEDLITE 11 is a joint medical exercise focused on aeromedical evacuation. The exercise

  • Spangdahlem Airman found unresponsive dies in hospital

    An airman first class assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing here was pronounced dead at approximately 2:30 a.m. today at a local hospital. The Airman was found incoherent and unresponsive by higher-ranking servicemembers conducting a no-notice dormitory inspection here April 7. The Airman was rushed to

  • ANG: Citizen today, warrior Airmen tomorrow

    Like any typical Saturday, Master Sgt. Jocelyn Fredrick planned to spend the weekend with her two young children. But a phone call early in the morning changed all that. Sergeant Fredrick, an intelligence specialist with the 171st Air Refueling Wing in Pittsburgh, was called to serve in Operation

  • Spangdahlem Airmen raise money for wounded warriors

    Some wounded and ill service members evacuated from overseas contingency operations are sent to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center to receive care and recover from their injuries. Members whose injuries are too severe are not able to return home until they have recovered sufficiently. After being

  • Trish Dotson, USAFE 2011 Joan Orr Spouse of the Year

    If you've been at Lajes for any length of time, there's a good chance you might have heard the name, Trish Dotson, wife of Lt. Col. Robert Dotson, 65th Operations Support Squadron commander. She's an extremely active volunteer, and consequently won the United States Air Forces in Europe 2011 Joan