This three-day gala will celebrate 52-years of Americans in Germany’s Eifel region. The event will also involve showcasing Spangdahlem’s future.

Events currently scheduled during the reunion weekend include:

-- Rhein-Main Transition Program Ramp Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
-- Golf Tournament at Spangdahlem Air Base
-- Mosel River Cruise
-- Air Force Ball
-- Various social and informational events throughout the local area
-- Additional events will be announced as they become available

Events also include a living history of Spangdahlem presentation. Past Spangdahlem and Bitburg Air Base wing commanders as well as dozens of former host-nation employees and contractors, many of whom were involved in the original construction of the base in 1953, will share their historical stories with those in attendance at the Air Force Ball.

"We want to invite back all of the Sabers and Barons who made this base what it is today," said Col. David Goldfein, commander of the 52Fighter Wing. "Fifty two years of German-American friendship here in the Eifel is what makes this such a magical place to live and work. We want to appropriately recognize and celebrate our rich past and boundless future as we open the new Air Mobility campus and celebrate the 58th birthday of our Air Force. I hope my fellow Sabers and Barons from across the globe can make it "home" to the Eifel to celebrate with us."

All current or former U.S. military service members, Department of Defense or host nation civilian employees, Department of Defense Education Activity staff, and their family members who have been previously assigned to Spangdahlem Air Base or Bitburg Air Base are invited to attend.

For information regarding registration, events, lodging and car rentals during Eifel Reunion 2005, individuals can visit http://www.spangdahlem.af.mil, or email questions to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

SPANGDAHLEM AB, Germany