Morocco receives first F-16 Fighting Falcons

Morocco is the latestU.S. partner nation to receive the F-16 Fighting Falcon, a historic even marked by a ceremony here Aug. 4. The new Block 52 aircraft will supplement the Royal Moroccan Air Force's existing fleet of fighter aircraft and will contribute to the upgrade and modernization of the

Base mall undergoes changes to save $15M in energy

The Kaiserslautern Military Community Center recently started Phase II of a cost-saving energy initiative that will save at least $15 million over the course of the building's life.Phase I consisted of removing redundant and unnecessary lighting in and around the KMCC coxplex."We've already removed

Breast-feeding: Taboo topic? Not for long

This August is National Breast-feeding Awareness month, the first week of which is World Breast-feeding Week. Several organizations across the Kaiserslautern Military Community are coming together to support the cause by offering events open to all.Breast-feeding Awareness Month was designed to

Preparation underway for Jump Week 2011

Preparation is underway for Jump Week 2011 as the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing prepares for the arrival of more than 250 static line parachutists plus some high altitude low opening parachutists.Jump Week, scheduled for August 8-10, involves eight countries and more than six mission partners

Joint training builds NATO partnership

About 230 Sabers recently returned from Campia Turzii, Romania, where Romanian and U.S. Air Force Airmen conducted combined training and strengthened the partnership between the NATO countries.Spangdahlem sent operations, mission support, maintenance and logistics readiness Airmen, as well

Liberty Warriors honor local dignitaries

The 48th Fighter Wing hosted its annual summer reception to welcome new honorary commanders and local dignitaries July 29.The event allowed local British leaders to visit the base and mingle with the Airmen who share their community."First and foremost we need to express our appreciation for all the

Open house highlights fighter wing mission

Spangdahlem Air Base opened its doors to the public July 30 - 31 to demonstrate the military capabilities of the 52nd Fighter Wing and its NATO partners during the Spangdahlem Open House 2011 here.Visitors were able to see various fighter aircraft first-hand, to include the F-16 Fighting Falcon and

Water survival training keeps pilots combat ready

It was a brisk 50 degrees Fahrenheit when Tech. Sgt. Robert Martin took the plunge into the pool."It's not too cold once you start swimming," said Martin, 52nd Fighter Wing Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Training and Operations Survival NCO in charge, as he demonstrated the proper

Teams face off in soccer tournament

Airman's achievements downrange lead to recognition

An 18-year security forces veteran received a Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony July 28 in the Mission Support Group conference room here for his performance as the commander of the 532nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base Balad, Iraq.Lt. Col. Brint Woodruff, the 39th Security