AEF 1/2 Airmen return to Spang - Spangdahlem Air Base

May 30, 2008 Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany www.spangdahlem.af.mil Vol. 2, Issue 21
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Content
Writing about
Iraq war
... see Page 2
Stories of
Memorial Day
... see Page 5
History of Burg
Hohenzollern
... see Page 8
USO tour
brings laughs
Staff Sgt. Christopher Keller, 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron, plays with his daughter Evelyn May 20 upon returning from his
121-day deployment to Bagram Air Base, Iraq.
AEF 1/2 Airmen return to Spang
Wing welcoms back almost 1,000 Airmen
by Staff Sgt. Heather M. Norris
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office
... see Page 13
Inside
Monastery cultural highlights, see Page 8
Movie listings, see Page 10
Classified ads, see Page 13
Weekend
weather
Sat. May 31
Mostly cloudy
High
Low
27 C / 81 F
17 C / 63F
Sun. June 1
Partly cloudy
High
Low
27 C / 81 F
16 C / 61 F
“It just seemed so long,” said John
Norrell as he waited to meet his girlfriend,
Staff Sgt. Ladonna Griffin, 81st
Fighter Squadron engine mechanic, who
was deployed for four months.
The wing welcomed Air Expeditionary
Force 1/2 returnees from various areas
of responsibility in Southwest Asia this
week. Several squadrons here have operated
and met mission demands despite the
decrease in manning. Units here deployed
950 Airmen in support of Operation
Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom contingencies during AEF 1/2.
Several Airmen assigned to the 81st FS,
52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron
and 52nd Component Maintenance
Squadron returned May 20 to families,
friends and co-workers who came out in
See RETURN, Page 3
U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Logan Tuttle
Tech. Sgt. Randall Zwickl, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, hugs his wife and
children May 20 upon returning from his 121-day deployment to Bagram Air Base,
Iraq.

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May 30, 2008
Top Saber
Performer
Name: Airman 1st Class
Marcus K. Higa
Unit: 52nd Fighter Wing
Duty title: Ground safety technician
Hometown: Ewa Beach,
Hawaii
Years in service: Two years
Why joined: I joined the Air
Force because I wanted to travel
and to further my education for
free.
Family: My mom, dad, two sisters
(one who is enlisted in the
Army) and an older brother.
Hobbies: Body boarding, surfing
(which I can’t do here) and
any type of outdoor activities.
Favorite aspect of job: My
favorite aspect of my job is getting
out to all the squadrons
while doing inspections and getting
to see what type of jobs people
do. Some people have really
cool jobs.
Most memorable Air Force
experience: Finding out I was
going to be stationed overseas
in Europe. All my life I lived
on a small rock in the middle of
the ocean, and I knew it would
be a new experience and a great
opportunity to take advantage of.
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Revolutionary could have been
writing about war in Iraq
by Capt. Craig Andrle
23rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq —
“These are the times that try men’s
souls. The summer Soldier and
the sunshine patriot will, in this
crisis, shrink from the service of
his country; but he that stands it
now, deserves the love and thanks
of man and woman. Tyranny, like
hell, is not easily conquered; yet
we have this consolation with us
that the harder the conflict, the
more glorious the triumph. What
we obtain too cheap, we esteem
too lightly: ‘tis dearness only that
gives every thing its value. Heaven
knows how to put a proper price
upon its goods; and it would be
strange indeed if so celestial an
article as freedom should not be highly rated.”
Thomas Paine wrote this in 1776 concerning the
American Revolution, but I think the words ring true
today.
As we enter the fourth month of our tour in Iraq,
I think it’s important to remember
why we are here and what we are
accomplishing.
The Hawks are a part of a
bigger plan. In 2002, President
George Bush said, “Our nation’s
cause has always been larger than
our nation’s defense. We fight, as
we always fight, for a just peace
— a peace that favors liberty. We
will defend the peace against the
threats from terrorists and tyrants.
We will preserve the peace by building good relations
among the great powers. And we will extend
the peace by encouraging free and open societies on
every continent.”
Though sometimes it may be hard to see, every
sortie we fly here supports these objectives. As a
father, when I think about this war, I think about my
daughters and the world they’ll grow up in. I, along
with all of you, am fighting for our collective future.
Regardless of how we got here, the fight we are in
is a fight for the freedoms and values we hold dear.
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Col. Thomas J. Feldhausen
Freedom and fear are at war, and there will be no
quick or easy end to this conflict.
The United States of America is fighting a war
against terrorists of global reach.
The enemy is not a single political regime, person,
religion or ideology. The enemy is
terrorism — premeditated, politically-motivated
violence perpetrated
against innocents.
There is true evil here, and we
see it everyday in evil men who
kill innocents to further their
own political aims. We defend the
United States and the American
people by identifying and destroying
the threat before it reaches our
borders. I am proud to be a part
of this effort.
Our nation is at a crossroads; the actions we take
now will affect the course of history for the next hundred
years.
If you doubt this, look no further than an ideology
that sends woman and children to be suicide bombers.
These are men who wish us and our families
harm. If left un-checked, this evil will spread, become
stronger and once again find its way to the footsteps
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F-16s from the 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, fly over
Iraq. The 23rd is in its fourth month of their deployment to Balad Air Base, Iraq.
“The enemy is terrorism
— premeditated, politicallymotivated
violence perpetrated
against innocents.„
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WAR, from Page 2
of our great nation.
Your sacrifices at home have
been great, and I hope that this
article helps you realize why we
have asked so much of you.
One must believe in something
greater than themselves and
know that their actions can and
will make a difference.
Peace is possible. Stability is
possible. All things are possible
through our efforts. It may not
happen in five, 10 or 20 years, but
we have set this process along its
course.
We did not ask for this war,
though I assure you, we will end
it.
The Global War on Terrorism
will be the defining conflict of
our generation, and our triumph
over evil will be the greatest victory
of our lives.
This has been, and will continue
to be, a long battle. The
decision to take young men and
women away from their families
and put them in harm’s way is
never taken lightly.
The Hawks came here with a
belief that we would make a difference.
We come home knowing
that we have.
Thank you for being there for
us, for believing in what we were
doing and for knowing, that in
the end, it was all for you.
Master Sgt. Eric Oian, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, holds his sons upon
returning from his 121-day deployment to Bagram Air Base, Iraq, May 20.
Senior Airman Michael Pena, 81st Fighter Squadron, poses with his children as they
hold signs made by his family for his return from his deployment to Iraq.
RETURN, from Page 1
high spirits to greet their loved
ones after the 120-day average separation.
Lt. Col. Timothy Hogan, 81st FS
commander, described the deployment
and reception as “Awesome.”
The colonel said, “We have trained
for this and everyone in this room
had a part of it.”
He described working with
the Army and coalition ground
forces as rewarding. “We received
phone calls from our commanders
thanking us for saving lives, and I
couldn’t be prouder.”
Airman Jullian Alcom, a weapons
technician assigned to the 81st
FS, described his first deployment
by saying he was nervous before
arriving at his deployed location,
and that it slowly faded once he
got to work — despite the fact he
works with live explosives.
Those on hand offered suggestions
to ease the separation caused
by deployments. Michelle Roush,
wife of Master Sgt. Gary Roush,
52nd EMS, recommended staying
busy and having a support system.
Surrounding oneself with friends
seemed to be the common thread
that provided aid to those dealing
with deployments.
From seasoned deployment veterans
to Airmen new to the experience,
and loved ones left back, the
emotions following the return ran
the gamut. All Spangdahlem AB
Airmen returned home safely to
continue the mission here.
Marathon officials spread word about event
by Staff Sgt. Monique Randolph
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (AFPN) — Officials from
the U.S. Air Force Marathon Office made a
stop at the Pentagon May 6 and 7 to increase
awareness for a Sept. 20 event to be held at
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton,
Ohio. This is the 12th year for the annual marathon,
and officials hope to make it the biggest
year yet.
“Our goal is to have 10,000 runners signed
up for the events this year,” said Molly Louden,
marathon director. More than 6,700 runners
participated last year.
Marathon events will include the 26.2 mile
marathon, a 13.1 mile half-marathon, a 10K
individual and four-person team race and a
family-friendly 5K race the evening before
on the grounds of neighboring event partner
Wright State University. There also will be a
two-day sport and fitness expo as well as a
gourmet pasta dinner.
Bart Yasso, Runner’s World chief running
officer, will conduct running clinics at the expo,
speak at the dinner and talk with runners. He
will also present awards on race day.
The marathon will begin and end at the
National Museum of the United States Air
Force and includes a few new elements from
previous years.
“The course is walker-friendly, and people
will have up to seven hours to complete it,”
Mrs. Louden said. “The course was also redesigned
this year. There used to be a challenging
hill at mile 23, and we’ve changed the course to
get rid of that hill.
“We’ve also added some new spectator locations
including the city of Fairborn, which is
right outside the gates of Wright-Patterson,”
she said. “The city is on board and they’re
planning a community breakfast and other fun
things for spectators to do. We’ve also added
mileage around the flightline so runners can
see the planes parked on the runway.”
The marathon will also feature the
MAJCOM Challenge to encourage competition
among Airmen assigned to the Air Force’s
major commands and the Air National Guard.
The winner of the MAJCOM Challenge is
based on a point system that accounts for
the participants’ ages and the percentage of
participation from each major command. Air
Education and Training Command, headquartered
at Randolph AFB, Texas, won the inaugural
competition in 2007.
The Air Force Marathon is open to the
general public, all military members, family
members and civil service employees. Those
who wish to participate or volunteer can register
on the U.S. Air Force Marathon Web
site. Permissive temporary duty is authorized
for active-duty Airmen who participate in the
marathon, with permission from their chain of
command.
Senior Air Force leaders will present medals
to everyone who completes the marathon, said
Mrs. Louden. This year’s medal will depict the
F-22 Raptor.
The Air Force Marathon is a qualifying race
for the Boston Marathon.

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Speicher Heimat Museum
illustrates local history
Chief Clarke
wishes Sabers
farewell
by Chief Master Sgt. Vance Clarke
52nd Fighter Wing command chief master sergeant
Photos courtesy of Speicher Heimat Museum
A typical scene featuring Soldiers during the tough winter in 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge.
Military members walked across the frozen Sauer River, located near the city of Diekirch in
Luxembourg. Enemy troops approached and the frontier kept moving back and forth. It was a tough
winter and the military fought under the most challenging conditions.
by Iris Reiff
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office
Not far from the base stands the Eifel’s
largest collection of historical artifacts. At the
Speicher Heimat Museum, visitors can find
everything from pottery, which the small town
of Speicher is famous for, to World War II
items.
The objective of the museum is to keep and
maintain ancient customs as well as to pass
on traditional knowledge, which a group of
patrons of history in Speicher have been trying
to do.
With a large collection of historical items,
quite a few of them focusing on World War II,
the Speicher Heimat Museum has become a
cultural treasury in the Eifel area.
The museum was officially opened in
February 1988 when organizers displayed a
comprehensive collection of historical furniture,
documents and day-to-day items, among
other things. All items came from private
households in the vicinity of Speicher, each
of them representing a unique history. At the
museum, one can learn about the lifestyles,
habits and trades of German ancestors and
how people lived during and after the war. To
the younger generation the displays appear
antique, but to their parents they are memories.
The museum, located in the old Rathaus,
or city hall, has more than 10 exhibition
rooms showing an ancient Eifel kitchen with
equip ment, a bedroom, an old classroom with
inventory, a shoemaker’s workshop with tools,
an after-war variety store, an interesting collection
of hats worn by the women in the Eifel
from 1800 to 1900 and clothes. The museum
also exhibits agricultural equipment
and tools, items that were used
years ago for the production of milk
products, for bee-keeping and for
the wash day. On display are items
and documents that belonged to
patriotic associations that don’t exist
anymore and a section that deals
with famous people like authors and
composers of the time.
It should be mentioned that the Speicher
museum holds the greatest collection of crucifixes
in the federal state of Rheinland-Pfalz.
Religious statues and other items from the
Speicher church can also be found.
Over the years, things such as handicraft
tools, the original Speicher prison, a Schnapps
distillery, an air raid bunker, fire department
equipment and emblems, flags, photos, certificates
and parts of uniforms from the Hitler
time have accumulated. Photos and original
documents from World Wars I and II were also
added to the museum.
Recently added was a collection of about
30 irons dating back to the year 1850 as well
as ancient lace works and emblems from the
Third Reich.
Of most interest to many guests, especially
school children, is a room that displays things
from the 1939 to 1948 era. Some of the items
include currency, grocery and cigarette ration
cards, posters of the military reign, newspapers
and articles.
Things are constantly added to the Speicher
museum, which attracts many visitors yearround
from the local area as well as other places
in Germany, Holland, Belgium and other
countries.
For those interested in visiting the museum,
What an honor and privilege it has been to serve
with all of you as the 52nd Fighter Wing Command
Chief. Pam and I could not be prouder than to have
served alongside all of you whether community, civilian,
military or family members. Thanks for all you
do each and every day for our nations.
As we head off to San Antonio and our new role
at Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service, we go
knowing we are better because of all you have shared
with us. The operations tempo here has been high and
one that could have taken its toll on us. But, because
of the support you provided to one another and to
us, we have weathered this pace well and are thankful
for your accomplishments. You have enriched us with
culture, experience and especially memories of a great
team performing better than anyone could ask.
As you continue contributing to winning the global
war on terror, taking care of one another and our
families, and in helping to improve and modernize
our great Air Force, we would ask that you continue
to remember to take time for yourself, your families,
your host nation and many other friends and family.
May God continue to watch over you all as you do
your countries.
— Chief Master Sgt. Vance and Pam Clarke
it is open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday
and from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Entry is free but
donations are appreciated.
For groups of 10 or more, guided tours are
available.
Guided tours in English are available with a
reservation and for a small fee.
One scene in the museum shows how military members
prepared a turkey for the holidays in a temporary
field kitchen.

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Stories convey
true meaning of
Memorial Day
by Gen. Roger Brady
United States Air Forces in Europe
commander
RAMSTEIN AIR
BASE, Germany — This
year’s Memorial Day
weekend blessed me with
another incredible experience
made possible by my
current position.
Like the rest of the Air
Force, USAFE Airmen
covered many venues
around the continent, providing
static displays at
air shows, honor guards,
flybys, music from our
USAFE band and laying
wreaths at cemeteries.
I participated in two
events in Paris. The first
was a wreath laying at the
Arc de Triomphe on the
Champs Elysees, and the
second was another wreath
laying and brief remarks
at the American cemetery
in Suresnes, a suburb of
Paris.
The ceremonies were
like most others we have
all seen, but neither the
flags, the music, the poignant
speeches or even the
flyby were what lingers in
my memory of this day.
It was the faces and the
stories.
Some were the hopeful,
enthusiastic faces of
young school children who
stood just beneath the
arch, singing the French
and American anthems.
Lining our way from
the curb to the arch were
young French Soldiers,
some hardly beyond
childhood themselves,
proudly standing at attention
in ranks across from
equally young and proud
American Airmen. There
were old Frenchmen, veterans,
tanned and weathered
by time and the rigors
of life, standing proudly
erect though age had taken
its toll and war, in some
cases, had taken limbs.
There were at least 25
of them, many with faded
red berets perched jauntily
on thinning, gray heads.
Old, worn suit coats bore
service ribbons and medals
proudly displayed across
their chests.
Each carried a large
French flag with battle
streamers or bearing the
insignia of their units.
I shook the veterans’
hands and thanked them
for their service. Their eyes
were not dimmed by the
years. Their hands, the
rough, calloused hands
of men who had lived
hard lives, were amazingly
strong and their grip was
firm and determined. Most
spoke little English, but it
did not deter them from
telling their story.
As I passed along the
line, I heard “Vive la
France,” ”Vive l’America”
and hurried attempts to
tell me where and with
what unit they had served.
Among the crowd at the
arch were also a number of
women, some the widows
of fallen servicemen.
One French lady, standing
beside my wife, Litha,
in the crowd, said, “My
husband is buried in the
crypt here. He has been
dead for 50 years, but I still
love him very much.”
Another lady, probably
in her mid-70s, came up to
me and said, “I’m so honored
you are here. I am a
seventh generation, direct
descendant of Lafayette.”
From the arch we
drove about 30 minutes to
Suresnes Cemetery.
Before the ceremony, we
ate a picnic lunch with the
veterans, and they told me
Photos by Susan Strednanskya
Gen. Roger Brady, United States Air Forces in Europe commander, lays flowers at a grave of a World
War I veteran at the Suresnes American Cemetery outside of Paris. From aircraft flyovers to band
performances, USAFE supported more than 20 events in Europe during the Memorial Day weekend.
Gen. Roger Brady, United States Air Forces in Europe commander, greets
veterans at the 2008 Memorial Day ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in
Paris May 25.
their stories.
One particular
man, clutching his
French flag, stood
on one leg supported
by a peg attached
where his other leg
had been, with one
arm hanging uselessly
at his side.
He told me of his
experience with the
French Resistance,
the atrocities he had
witnessed in North
Africa and how he
had lost his leg in
Vietnam.
Probably realizing
I am not a young
man myself, he asked if
I had served in Vietnam,
and seemed pleased that
I had.
I also talked to
American veterans who
make an annual pilgrimage
to France for Memorial
Day remembrances. One
gentleman told me of his
experiences as a medic on
the beaches of Normandy
in June 1944. He was there
with one of his grandsons.
Another grandson, a
brother of the young man
with him, was a Soldier
killed last week in Iraq.
Another gentleman did
not, and perhaps could
not, speak at all.
He just opened his wallet
and showed me an identification
card indicating he
had served in an American
bomb group in World War
II.
After lunch, we went to
the memorial site where
there were speeches,
music, a two-ship flyby
from the Liberty Wing at
Lakenheath and the laying
of wreaths before the veterans
marched with their
flags down the hill to form
a cordon for our departure.
I shook their hands
again, wished them well
and thanked our Airmen
who had served as honor
guard for the memorial
service.
These faces, their stories
and the image of
1,565 American graves on
a hillside in France make
me grateful for the heritage
that generation of
Americans, Frenchmen
and other allies have given
us, and for that same spirit
of sacrifice I see in the
Airmen I am privileged to
lead every day.
This day also reminds
me that as leaders we must
spend ourselves ensuring
that spirit is nourished in
our lives, in our Airmen
and in our allies and
friends, and that we must
be prepared to prevail, by
force if necessary, to protect
all we hold dear when
every other effort fails.

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May 30, 2008
keeping the family active
by Senior Airman LaRhesa Morgan
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs
With the hectic life of being in
the military, it is sometimes hard
to stay physically active, let alone
getting the whole family to stay
active.
So with May being National
Fitness Month, and the weather
improving, why not start now?
Get out those bikes, golf clubs and
whatever else you may have hidden
in those closets and get active.
A few things you may want to
try in this summer-like weather
are: kayaking, family walks, jogging
and other outdoor activities.
Listed below are just some ideas to
get you and your family started.
How about family walks? It will
get the kids out of the house, get
them active and away from the
video games.
Plus, they will sleep better.
By showing your children that
you’re willing to be active, they
will be more inclined to do the
same.
And just think of all the bonding
you can do on a 10 to 20-minute
family walk.
The fitness center on
Spangdahlem has a family room,
so parents can work out while
their 6-year-old and younger children
play in the same room.
Children under 6 years are not
allowed in the cardio or weight
room. The fitness center is in
Building 152 and is open from
4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through
Friday. The center is open from
7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends,
holidays and down days. For more
information, call 452-6634 or
06565-61-6634.
Biking is a terrific way to get
out of the house and get active,
but what to do if you don’t have
a bike?
There is an easy answer — outdoor
recreation. Outdoor recreation
has bikes for rent; they even
have a child trailer.
“We only have one child trailer
now, but are planning to purchase
more,” said Ralph Heine
from ODR.
Outdoor recreation accepts reservations
14 days prior to the
desired date. They also have
many other items to rent out.
For more information, check out
www.52services.com/NewFiles/
odr.html.
Outdoor recreation is located
in Building 146 on Spangdahlem,
next to the dry cleaners. Hours
of operation are from 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. Monday through Friday
and closed on holidays and weekends.
For more information,
call 452-7170 or 06565-61-7170
extension 7176.
The youth programs offer many
activities to the youth in our Air
Force community.
Youth Programs offer two
school-age programs, two open
recreational youth programs for
ages 9 to 18, a youth sports program
for ages 5 to 15 as well
as instructional classes in dance,
gymnastics and cheerleading.
Youth programs are in Building
458 on Spangdahlem. Hours of
operation are from 2:30 to 6 p.m.
Monday through Friday and from
1 to 5 p.m. every other Saturday.
Call 452-6244 or 06565-61-6244
for more information.
Bitburg youth programs is
located in Building 58. Hours
are from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Monday
through Friday and from from
1 to 5 p.m. every other Saturday
for ages 9 to 12; and from 2:30 to
8 p.m. Monday through Thursday,
2:30 to 9 p.m. Friday and 1 to
5 p.m. every other Saturday for
ages 13 to 18. For more information,
call 452-9206, 06565-61-9206
or check out their Web site at
www.52services.com/NewFiles/
youth.html.
If structured programs don’t
appeal to you, there are also
numerous other outdoor activities
such as golf, basketball, softball,
swimming, hiking, gardening and
jogging, among other activities.
Be sure you are prepared for the
activity you wish to participate in.
Sunscreen is a must if outside and
be sure to take a first aid kit and
cell phone with you.
Reflective belts or vests, helmets
and all necessary protective gear
should always be worn.
Flashlights with extra batteries,
bug repellant, life vests on boats
and, most importantly, drink plenty
of water to stay hydrated.
Now go out and celebrate
National Fitness Month with your
family. Get out and get active.

May 30, 2008
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Spang Airman selected to attend AFIT
by Master Sgt. Alexander R. Ray
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs
Imagine the opportunity to continue your
education as a student of the highly-respected
Air Force Institute of Technology, predominately
an all-officer school housed at Wright-
Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
Now imagine being one of only six enlisted
Airmen selected to attend via the Enlisted to
AFIT Graduate Degree Program.
Such an opportunity was granted to one of
Spangdahlem’s own — Tech. Sgt. David Flosi,
a nuclear maintenance and handling certifying
official, assigned to the 704th Munitions
Support Squadron, Ghedi Air Base, Italy.
According to the AFIT Web site, the purpose
of the program is to enhance combat
capability through career field core competency
augmentation.
Sergeant Flosi first learned about this program
through Master Sgt. John Haneline, his
supervisor, while stationed at Ramstien Air
Base, Germany, in 2003. “He took a look at my
background and suggested I consider applying,”
Sergeant Flosi said. “I took his advice
and reviewed the requirements. Since then I’ve
kept the program on my radar. Once I completed
the (prerequisits), I spoke with my commander
and decided to give it a go.”
Sergeant Flosi, who has a Bachelor of
Science in professional aeronautics with
minors in aviation safety and business management
from Embry-Riddle, started his post
high-school educational journey by enrolling
at Spangdahlem’s education office about eight
years ago.
Completion of the AFIT program will
award him a Master of Science in logistics
management.
“I expect to develop a managerial understanding
of strategic level logistic processes,”
he said. “The nuclear maintenance career field
is fundamentally a logistics function so the
degree will be a perfect fit to continue working
in the nuclear community.”
When asked what he would recommend
to others who are interested in this program,
he said, “Be proactive. Everything from your
undergraduate grade point average to your
date of return from overseas is considered when
applying, so pay attention to your career decisions.
You can’t start early enough. Consider
using career development tools such as the
Enlisted Development Plan with input from
senior enlisted professionals, and periodically
check requirements to stay educated on the
process.”
He also had tips on how to make the package
more appealing by obtaining additional
letters of recommendation and making applications
unique by customizing the package in
optional areas.
Sergeant Flosi, a native of Phoenix, enlisted
in the Air Force on May 1, 1996, and is joined
“Be proactive. Everything
from your undergraduate
grade point average to your
date of return from overseas
is considered when applying,
so pay attention to your
career decisions.„
– Tech. Sgt. David Flosi
by his wife of 12 years and three children ages
9, 7 and 5.
His primary duties include evaluating
assigned nuclear weapons technicians, aircraft
armament technicians, command and control
technicians assigned to the 704th as well as
Italian Air Force aircrews in maintenance and
operational environments.
He also takes part in planning and executing
NATO exercises. His role is to validate
strike mission readiness and provide feedback
in critical nuclear surety compliance areas to
squadron and group leadership.
The 704th is a geographically separated
unit that administratively falls under the 52nd
Fighter Wing.
AAFES marks fi ve years of service to troops in Iraq
Flying into Iraq five years ago on
a C-130, 400 feet above ground to
avoid enemy fire, Dennis Hatcher
knew he and fellow American
Craig Sewell faced a daunting task
upon landing, as their mission was
to set up the Army & Air Force
Exchange Service’s first mobile
exchange in the war zone.
When their boots hit the ground,
they were led to their accommodations
for the night — a tattered
building with no doors or windows.
“The initial feeling upon first
arriving could be summed up in
one word — surreal,” Mr. Hatcher
said. “But we knew we had a job
to do and that the troops were
counting on us, so we were anxious
to get to work.”
Mr. Hatcher and Mr. Sewell set
up in what was previously an Iraqi
airfield south of Baghdad.
Armed with five duffel bags of
merchandise consisting of baby
wipes, protein bars and energy
drinks, the pair set out to provide
retail services on the tailgate of
an old Toyota Landcruiser pickup
parked along a dusty road.
“Despite the limited stock
assortment, the troops were quite
excited to have us there,” Mr.
Hatcher said. “When we saw the
looks on their faces, it was priceless.
The hard, war-torn looks of
disparity turned to smiles as soon
as they saw the AAFES T-shirts.
We were treated like heroes.”
Five years later, that lone tailgate
has been replaced by 56 BX/
PX facilities, 19 unit-run exchange
operations, 98 namebrand fast
food restaurants including Taco
Bell, Subway and Burger King
and hundreds of services including
laundry, barber and beauty
operations throughout the Iraqi
theater.
Overseeing the day-to-day operations
of the myriad of AAFES
operations downrange is a force
of approximately 450 American
civilians voluntarily deployed to
Operations Enduring and Iraqi
Freedom at any given time.
To date, 3,305 AAFES associates
have deployed to dangerous
places around the world since
September 2001.
From his home in Charleston,
IN, the retired Mr. Hatcher said
he is grateful for the once in a lifetime
experience and is mindful of
those who selflessly leave friends
and family to serve their country
far from home.
“Although I knew it was dangerous
and unpredictable, for some
reason I did not feel scared,” Mr.
Hatcher said. “Being surrounded
by our country’s finest warriors
gives one a feeling of security.
And it was a true pleasure to serve
these heroes.”

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May 30, 2008
Burg Hohenzollern part of 52nd FW and German history
by Iris Reiff
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office
Where is the popular castle that 52nd
Fighter Wing planes are always pictured
flying around?
It’s the popular Hohenzollern Castle, hiding
in the southwest corner of Germany. The castle
is famous for its unique picturesque appearance.
It sits atop a conical mountain among the
most beautiful of the Swabian Alps, located in
the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg.
Burg Hohenzollern consists of two parts,
the palace and its many towers and the fortifications.
Records reveal that in 1819 the
23-year-old crown prince Friedrich Wilhelm of
Prussia came to see the dilapidated seat of his
ancestors — enroute to Italy — and decided to
reconstruct the castle. The fortifications were
constructed by the military engineer Colonel
von Prittwitz and are a masterpiece of 19th
century military architecture.
Monastary
Kloster Machern
Cultural highlights
• June 21 and 22 — Antiquity Market: Will be held in the
monastery Conventhalle.
• Now until July 30 — Special painting exhibit: Paintings
in oil: "Landscapes of the Soul and energy paintings" by
Elfi Simon can be viewed in the historic Doll, Toy and Icon
Museum. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
“The panoramic view from
the Hohenzollern Castle is
truly worth a long journey.„
— Kaiser Wilhem II
A civilian architect named Stueler added
more elements to the castle, giving it the special
charm it still enjoys today. “The panoramic
view from the Hohenzollern Castle is truly
worth a long journey,” said Kaiser Wilhem II
during his visit in 1886.
However, the beautiful location and view
from the castle are not the only reason to go
visit. Inside the castle are multiple treasures,
such as the oldest coat of arms from the
Zollern dynasty or the crown of the Prussian
Kings.
Other impressive exhibits include
the beautiful Margrave’s Room, the
Count’s Hall and the Queen’s Room,
commonly known as the Blue Salon.
It was Prince Louis Ferdinand of
Prussia who started decorating the
rooms and splendid halls with valuable
art collections of significance
for the history of Prussia and its
kings in 1952.
In addition to the paintings by
notable European painters, there are
gold and silversmith works, dating
back to the 17th and 19th centuries.
The castle’s Saint Michael’s
Chapel features three sandstone panels in relief
from the late Romanic Age, as well as several
late Gothic glass paintings.
According to the wish of King Frederic
William IV, the Chapel of Our Lord was built
as a part of the castle, serving as resting place
for King Frederic the Great and his father
King Frederic William I from September 1952
to August 1991.
For a short time before and after the turn of
the century, two important families appeared
in the light of history of the Swabian Alps: the
Staufer and the Zollern.
They had a strong influence on both the
castle and the entire region, giving Baden-
Wuerttemberg the name of Imperial Holiday
Resort, which has been maintained until presently.
Burg Hohenzollern is open year-round,
including Mondays. The hours are 9 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m. March 16 through Oct. 15 and
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Oct. 16 through
March 15.
Tours, available in the English language, last
about 50 minutes. Officials recommend registering
any parties of 40 people and more at
least eight days prior to visiting.
From April 1 until Oct. 31, shuttle busses
run between the parking lots below the castle
to the entrance of the castle.
To get to the castle, take the Autobahn
toward Stuttgart and then turn onto Autobahn
8 toward Singen.
Exit on Haigerloch and follow signs to
Hechingen and Burg Hohenzollern. For more
information about Burg Hohenzollern, call
07471-6812.
• July 2008 — Moselmusikfestival concert: The Freiburger
Barockorchester concert will be held in the baroque hall
of the monastery. For more information and to purchase
tickets, visit www.moselmusikfestival.de.
“Cultural highlights” is a new, monthly calendar that features
cultural events and exhibits at the monastary Stift Hofgut Kloster
Machern. The Kloster Machern monastary is located among vineyards
on the Moselle River near Wittlich. Among its many attractions,
the monestary includes guided tours, an on-site brewery and
museums.
For more information on the monastary or for directions, call
06532 951 640 (English is spoken) or visit the monastary’s Web site at
www.klostermachern.de.
Planes from the 52nd Fighter Wing fly over Burg Hohenzollern.
Courtesy photo

May 30, 2008
Anheuser-Busch offers
free theme park admission
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by Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON (AFPN) — For the rest of this year, sitting in Shamu
the killer whale’s “splash zone” or talking turkey with a big yellow bird
are just two activities servicemembers and their families can enjoy for
free at Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks.
Through its “Here’s to the Heroes” program, which began in 2005, the
brewing company is offering free tickets to its theme parks for servicemembers
and up to three family members to thank them for all they do
in service to the country.
“It’s important to us for all the reasons you can probably predict,”
said Fred Jacobs, vice president of communications for Anheuser-
Busch. “(This) is a great way for them to reconnect, particularly if
they’ve been separated.”
Mr. Jacobs knows the program is living up to the company’s goals
when he sees letters like one an Airman wrote.
Master Sgt. Michael Huffman said in his letter that he didn’t join the
service for applause or to become a hero, but is simply serving his country
as his father and grandfather did.
“I see the people express their support, and while I do appreciate it,
I never really gave it much thought ... until I sat through the opening
video of the whale show at Sea World,” he said in the letter to Anheuser-
Busch. “There before (everyone) was your CEO expressing his gratitude
to me. Sure, it wasn’t directed solely at me, (but) I felt a pride in serving
that I had forgotten was in me. I had become so complacent.”
Active-duty servicemembers, activated or drilling reservists from all
five branches of service and national guardsmen are eligible for the program.
All servicemembers need do is register online, print and sign the form
and bring it with them. If the form can’t be printed, it can be filled out
upon arrival at the park.
Each pass is valid for a one-day admission per person per year to
five of Anheuser-Busch’s seven theme park brands. Visitors may choose
Sea World Orlando, San Diego or San Antonio; Busch Gardens Tampa
Bay or Williamsburg; Pennsylvania’s Sesame Place; Florida’s Adventure
Island; or Virginia’s Water Country USA. Discovery Cove and Aquatica
parks are not included in this offer.
Anheuser-Bush is a corporate supporter of America Supports You, a
defense department program connecting citizens and corporations with
servicemembers and their families serving at home and abroad.
AAFES holds contest to
salute military spouses
The time has come to give recognition to those military spouses who
have gone above and beyond to help deployed troops and their families.
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) will hold a Patriot
Family Salutes the Military Spouse Calendar Contest until July 28.
Entrants are invited to write an essay of 300 words or less explaining
what the nominee has done to support the military community during a
deployment. Nominees must be authorized AAFES shoppers.
The 12 winners will receive a $500 AAFES shopping spree and have
their essays published, along with their photos, in a Military Spouse calendar
that will be available at all AAFES BXs/PXs in early November.
A complete description of the Military Spouse contest rules can be
found online at www.aafes.com.
The Military Spouse contest is open to all authorized personnel.
Entries must be postmarked or emailed to Patriot Family at aafes.com
no later than July 28.
Community happenings
Editor’s Note: Submit “Community”
advertisements 10 days before the desired
publication date to publicity@spangdahlem.af.mil.
Call the 52nd Fighter
Wing Public Affairs Office Internal
Information Section at 452-5244 for
more information.
AA meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and
Fridays at Spangdahlem Air Base
in building 136 on the first floor.
For more information about AA
in the Eifel, call 0152-0391-3593.
Airman’s Attic
The Airman’s Attic at Bitburg
relocated to Spangdahlem in
building 408A. It is open from
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and
Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Airmen Against
Drunk Driving
Airmen Against Drunk
Driving has saved 940 Airmen’s
lives since Jan. 1. For a ride home,
call AADD at 06565-61-2233.
Birth
announcements
Announce your baby’s arrival
in the next Saber Herald! To
send an announcement, send an
e-mail providing the name, gender,
height and weight of your
new addition. Also include the
time, date and place of birth as
well as the names (and ranks
if applicable) of the proud
parents. Send annoucements
and high resolution photos to
editor@saberherald.com and
write “Birth annoucement” in the
subject line. Birth announcements
will run once a month, space
permitting.
Family Child Care
providers
Family Child Care providers
care for children in the government
offering high quality
care within a safe environment.
All homes are inspected regularly,
are insured and meet the
Department of Defense requirements
for quality childcare. For
information about FCC providers
or becoming a FCC provider,
call 452-9022, 06565-61-9022 or
cell phone 01607084352.
Scouts
•Enjoy the Eifel Summer Day
Camp from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
June 23 to 27 in Oberweiss. For
more information call Jaymee at
0-657-590-2746.
Community
calendar
To view a calendar format
of base happenings, visit www.
spangdahlelm.af.mil and click on
“52nd Fighter Wing Community
Calendar” under the customer
service information tab.
Health and wellness
center
The center is now located in
back of the Spangdahelm theater,
building 152. It is open from
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more
information, call 452-7385.
Open house
volunteers
The 52nd Fighter Wing
Public Affairs Office is looking
for English-German, English-
French and English-Dutch
speaking volunteers to assist
at an open house information
booth for three-hour shifts from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 26. For more
information, e-mail Alexander.
ray@spangdahlem.af.mil, iris.
reiff@spangdahlem.af.mil or
simone.chapman@spangdahlem.
af.mil.
Youth programs
•The Youth Employment
Services Program is free to youth
grades 9 to 12 of active duty
members and runs through May
31.
•Free — summer dance session
I runs from May 11 to June 5.
Sign up at the Spangdahlem SAP
building.
For more community briefs, visit
www.spangdahlem.af.mil and click
on the “community happenings”
link.

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May 30, 2008
NOW SHOWING May 30 to June 5
Spangdahlem
Skyline
Bitburg
Castle
Fri. May 30
7 p.m. — Speed Racer (PG)
10 p.m. — Tyler Perry’s: Meet the
Browns (PG-13)
Sat. May 31
7 p.m. — Penelope (PG)
10 p.m. — Drillbit Taylor (PG-13)
Sun. June 1
4 p.m. — Speed Racer (PG)
7 p.m. — Penelope (PG)
Mon. June 2
7 p.m. — Drillbit Taylor (PG-13)
Tue. June 3
7 p.m. — Speed Racer (PG)
Wed. June 4 - closed
Thu. June 5 - closed
Penelope
This modern day romantic tale
is about Penelope’s inspiring journey,
a mysterious family secret
and the power of love.
With all odds against her, in
order for Penelope to break the
family curse, she must find true
love with “one of her own kind.”
Penelope was born to wealthy
socialites and she meets a string
of suitors in her parent’s futile
attempt to break the curse. Fed
up by one suitor’s betrayal and
determined to live life on her own
terms, Penelope breaks free from
her family and ventures into the
world alone.
Fri. May 30
7 p.m. — Never Back Down (PG-13)
Sat. May 31
7 p.m. — Iron Man (PG-13)
Sun. June 1
4 p.m. — Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears A
Who! (G)
Mon. June 2 - closed
Tue. June 3 - closed
Wed. June 4 - closed
Thu. June 5 - closed
Drillbit Taylor
Ryan, Wade and Emmit
attend their first day at high
school and they’re pumped —
until they meet up with Filkins,
a school bully who comes off like
a little Hannibal Lecter.
Before they become completely
engulfed in Filkins’ reign
of terror, they seek out some
protection by placing an ad in
Soldier of Fortune magazine.
Their best response – and the
cheapest – comes from Drillbit
Taylor, a down-on-his luck soldier
of fortune who lives a homeless
existence on the beach and
enrolls the kids in some physical
and mental training.
The Equality State’s base
by Capt. Tony Wickman
71st Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
ACROSS
1. Federal org. concerned with the environment
and pollution
4. Cereal grass
7. Produced offspring
11. Yankee great Gehrig
12. Caviar
13. Bring out of a state of sleep or unconsciousness
14. Part of ICBM
16. Brags
17. Cardinal number
18. Tall vertical spars on a ship
19. _____ 11
22. Taxing org.
23. Other than the persons or things mentioned
or implied
27. Maj Gen Roger ___; 20 AF commander
at Equality State base
28. Long time
30. Unintended hole through which liquid
escapes
31. Fury
32. In _ __; downtrodden
34. Numerous small, flat-bodied, wingless
biting bugs
35. Distributes by or as if by measure; allots
37. Col. Gary ___; 90 SW vice commander at
the Equality State base
41. Edible part of anything, as a fruit or nut
42. Permit
45. Intellectual or spiritual guide
46. Mil. field ration
47. Pulled apart or in pieces by force
48. Small nuclear particle
49. Afternoon beverage in the UK
51. Col. Michael ___; 90 SW commander at
Equality State base
53. Muscular strength
55. Me to a Frenchman
56. Person born in Louisiana but of usually
French ancestry
58. ____ Emroy Warren; namesake of
Equality State base
62. MAJCOM the Equality State base is
assigned
63. Stadium cheer
64. Op or deco
65. Chomp down on
66. Vote in favor
67. Set down
DOWN
1. Shade tree
2. Hawaiian dish
3. Without excess, luxury, or ease
4. P-3
5. Internet provider
6. Golf prop
7. Water craft
8. Fort D. A. __; original military post at
Equality State base
9. Langley AFB time zone
10. ___ Moines
13. First female governor in the Union
15. Pirate’s plunder
16. Prohibit
18. LGM-30G; ICBM controlled by 90 SW
at Equality State base
19. Japanese sash
20. Mongrel dog
21. Line formed by sewing together pieces
of cloth
24. Hawaiian gift
25. Former MAJCOM for the Equality State
base
26. ___ out a living
29. Utah town
33. Rip
36. Flower part
37. Tiger Woods’ org.
38. In the open air
39. DoD intel agency for space reconnaissance
40. Most unintelligent
42. Reasonable; to be expected
43. Epoch
44. X to Cicero
47. 1980s sci-fi movie
49. Drying powder
50. Female sheep
52. Nebraska city home to STRATCOM
54. Lasso
56. Taxi
57. Mil. request for info
58. Cook in a pan
59. Norma ___
60. Gen. ___ Eaker; USAF pioneer
61. Pig’s pen
Solutions to the May 23 crossword puzzle

May 30, 2008
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Off Base Things To Do - Making your Life in Germany Better
A special advertising and leisure section produced by AdvantiPro
By Senior Master Sgt.
Cheryl L. Toner
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs
In what Bill Bellamy called an “amazing
experience,” the actor/comedian
had no idea that the last stop on his
USO tour to Germany would include
getting “Punk’d” on Spangdahlem’s
flight line.
Wrapping up a four-day tour to
Germany, Bellamy’s “Who’s Got Jokes”
entourage arrived at Spangdahlem May
27 where they immediately met with
Airmen at the Mosel Dining Facility.
Airmen there were surprised to see
Bellamy, as well as Rodney Perry and
Tommy Ford, standing next to the salad
bar.
‘Punk’d’
After lunch and getting situated in
their rooms, the USO crew and entertainers
were able to get up close and
personal with an F-16, thanks to the
22nd Fighter Squadron. As TV-One
filmed the entertainers around the aircraft,
talking to security forces, getting
interviewed and sitting in the cockpit,
everyone in the hangar knew what was
coming next — well, almost everyone.
While doing an American Forces
Network interview with Staff Sgt. Onika
Banks and Tech. Sgt. Szu-Moy Ruiz,
Bellamy stopped mid-sentence as security
forces shouted to one of the TV-One
videographers. The videographer was
perched on a ladder, filming another
entertainer sitting in the F-16 cockpit.
The cops and pilot, Capt. Colin “Big
Tastee” McNamme, aggressively told
everyone to stop filming, “freeze!” and,
well, you can guess the rest.
The crew, when asked by security
forces “who’s in charge?” pointed to
Bellamy. As Bellamy held his hands
above his head, one of the security forces
patted him down, asked a few questions,
cuffed the entertainer and started
walking Bellamy away. Suddenly, one of
the producers yelled “cut!” and everyone
– except Bellamy – started laughing.
While the comedian appeared to
be calm and following orders, he said
afterwards that he thought the situation
was real.
“As the cop was patting me down,
he asked, ‘Where’s your passport?’”
Bellamy’s only response: “Back left
pocket.”
Being a great sport, Bellamy’s getting
“Punk’d” was a topic of conversation
for the rest of his day. Amid laughter
and various people recounting the
events, he laughingly said, “I’ve never
had handcuffs on before.”
The tour
Getting tickets to the USO event here
that evening was akin to fighting over
the last slice of pizza, but it was wellworth
the fight. Six entertainers filled
more than two hours with side-splitting
jokes. The entertainers even went more
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TOUR, from Page 11
than an hour past their scheduled time at the club, and
yet they sat and signed autographs until the last Airman
left for the evening.
“I think it’s really important to be here,” said Bellamy
of his first USO tour. “After everything you guys have
done for us, it’s the least we can do.”
The entertainers were in the Kaiserslautern Military
Community area, as well as Stuttgart, before bringing
down the house here. Of their visit to Landstuhl Army
Medical Center in the KMC area, Bellamy said he felt
“humbled talking to the soldiers … warriors. They aren’t
feeling sorry for themselves … they can’t wait to heal and
go back downrange … they’re true warriors.”
Obviously, the fare was a little lighter at Spangdahlem,
but the respect and appreciation for what the military
does on a day-to-day basis was expressed by every performer.
Rodney Perry, who’s known for his “man on the
street” interviews, spent more than an hour asking customers
at the gas station questions about themselves, as
well as asking if they had any good jokes.
Prior to the crew taking the stage, Bellamy sat down
with a few lucky people backstage.
One young lady was Astrid Pickett out of the Vogelweh
area. Bellamy joked with her about the base exchange
being like Costco: “You go in for oatmeal, and you come
out buying a car!”
Pickett, whose Army husband is currently serving a
15-month tour in Iraq, said, “I love Bill. He’s so cool!”
Opening the show and introducing each comic at
Club Eifel was Tommy Ford, noting that “Who’s Got
Jokes” is in its third year.
“It’s like ‘American Idol’ for comedians,” he said. And
he wasn’t playing. The three comedians who competed
to be on the tour were just was funny as the well-known
comics. Ford said the competition is typically narrowed
down to the final two, and those two go on tour; however,
he said this year all three were so good the producers
didn’t want to cut anyone.
Judging by the crowd’s reaction, it was a wise decision.
The entertainers
Bellamy has been on “Showtime at the Apollo,”
HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” and “MTV Jamz.” He has
also starred in “Love Jones;” “Getting Played” with
Vivica A. Fox; “Brothers” with D.L. Hughley, Shemar
Moore and Morris Chestnut; and “Any Given Sunday”
with Jamie Foxx. Bellamy is also the host of NBC’s “Last
Comic Standing.”
Ford has also been in “Harlem Nights,” with Eddie
Murphy, “Mr. Jones” with Richard Gere and “Class
Act” with Kid ‘n Play. He is also a TV star, performing
in “The Proud Family,” “The Parkers” and “New York
Undercover.”
Perry was in the “Johnson Family Vacation” with Steve
Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer. He has also been on
“The Tom Joyner Show,” “Showtime at the Apollo,”
“BET Comic View,” Showtime’s “Laffapalooza” and
HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam.”
U.S. Air Force photos/Master Sgt. Alexander R. Ray
Rodney Perry stopped to have his photograph taken with Spangdahlem Airmen at the
Mosel Dining Facility. Bill Bellamy’s “Who’s Got Jokes” team toured three bases in Germany
as part of a USO tour. Mr. Perry was part of the team traveling with Bill Bellamy and Tommy
Ford.
Rodney Perry, Bill Bellamy and Tommy Ford pose for pictures in front of an F-16 from the
22nd Fighter Squadron May 27. The trio’s performance here later that evening was the
final stop on their first USO tour to Germany.
(At right) Bill Bellamy’s “Who’s Got Jokes” show visited
Spangdahlem Air Base May 27 as part of a USO tour. Staff
Sgt. Oneika Banks and Tech. Sgt. Szu-Moy Ruiz interviewed
Mr. Bellamy for the Armed Forces Network.