• Paris Air Show 2007

    Hundreds of enthusiasts flooded the Le Bourget Airport to attend the opening of the 47th International Paris Air Show. They brought with them their cameras, sunscreen, and curiosity for aircraft. With planes all around and in the sky, every direction holds something appealing. This year's air show

  • Ramstein Airmen keep D-Day memories alive

    "As we moved in toward the beaches, we could see an armada of invasion vessels in the channel below us, their courses converging toward the several invasion beaches. I had the surging feeling that I was sitting in on the greatest show ever staged - one that would make world history."  *History,

  • No setbacks expected during runway closure

    Spangdahlem's runway closed today and is scheduled to remain closed for repairs until mid-July. Although the 52nd Fighter Wing will cease flying operations from Spangdahlem, do not expect pilots and crews from the 22nd, 23rd or 81st Fighter Squadrons to take a break. All three fighter squadrons will

  • Wing leaders highlight focus on responsible choices

    "One drink, two drinks, three drinks, floor ..." this is a phenomenon that base leadership is looking to change. To reinforce a change in the culture of responsible drinking, the rescon policy at Spangdahlem Air Base has been replaced with a new program designed to reflect the need for personal

  • NATO OPEVAL: Sabers soar

    The 52nd Fighter Wing participated in the much anticipated North Atlantic Treaty Organizations Operations Evaluation Inspection June 4-7. From STARTEX though ENDEX, there were 55 hours of nonstop action. An aggressive and intense training schedule involving multiple exercises over the past six

  • Responsible drinking: a personal choice

    Responsible choices are a cornerstone of Air Force culture. Making the proper decisions when it comes to drinking can be the difference between having a good time and an alcohol-related incident that could shorten your career, or worse, your life. The Air Force uses the wingman philosophy to

  • USAFE works behind scenes to support Presidential visit

    Ensuring the safety of the President of the United States is one of the most important missions a military member can be a part of, and on June 10 more than 800 U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen received the opportunity to do just that. At the request of the Albanian government, a bilateral agreement

  • WW II P-47 Thunderbolt Recovered in the Netherlands

    Though the Air Force is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, U.S. Air Forces in Europe is marking 65 years of service. One reason for this seemingly strange discrepancy was recently found deep in the muddy farmlands of the southwest Netherlands. Dutch workmen from the district water board

  • Spangdahlem graduate recognized at UMUC-Europe commencement

    Sunday, May 27 marked the end of a long journey for many University of Maryland University College-Europe and Bowie State University students. Accompanied by the cheers from a crowd of almost 1,500 faculty, staff, family and friends, 240 members of the 2007 graduating class gathered in the afternoon