N OV E M B E R 2 02 3 VOLUME 27 • ISSUE 11
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE
THANKSGIVING TO-GO PAGE 16
THANKSGIVING HOURS PAGE 17
IT'S TURKEY TIME! 52fss.com
WHAT'S INSIDE?
FSS FACILITY MAP
FRONT COVER: WHITE MOUNTAIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE
52D FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON
4 CLUB EIFEL • THE LOUNGE 5 EIFEL LANES BOWLING • EIFEL MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE
MAJ CORDELL CRAWFORD
8 YOUTH PROGRAMS •
ROBERT STEVENS
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER • FAMILY CHILD CARE
Commander. 452-6767 Deputy Director
CMSGT MACKENZIE GEARY Chief Enlisted Manager
9 COMMUNITY CENTER • LIBRARY
MSGT EDWARD KAUFFMAN First Sergeant
MARKETING TEAM MCKENZIE MACGIBBON
12 AUTO HOBBY SHOP • PLAQUES PLUS FRAMING & ENGRAVING
13 MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS
Marketing Director. 452-6466
16 INFORMATION, TICKETS & TRAVEL •
KATHRYN HUAPAYA
FITNESS CENTER
TYRA LIVINGSTON Graphic Designer
17 OUTDOOR RECREATION •
ELENA DA ROS
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Graphic Designer
Commercial Sponsorship Coordinator
18 & 19 DIRECTORY
HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT ONE OF OUR FSS FACILITIES? Send us a message on Facebook at 52d Force Support Squadron.
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EIFEL LANES BOWLING
CLUB EIFEL DSN 452.4633
DSN 452.2695
52D FSS CLUB EIFEL
THANKSGIVING TO-GO
NO TAP TOURNEY
NOVEMBER 23 | 0830-1030
NOVEMBER 16 | 1600 | $30
Thanksgiving meals to go is back! Pre-order is required. Sign ups will close November 17! See page 16 for more details!
WE ARE HIRING
DSN 452.2967 Soups are back, new flavors to be announced!
There are various Club Eifel postions available. Apply to join our team on usajobs.gov!
BOWLING SPECIALS SINGLE AIRMEN BOWL FREE
9-Pin for men, 8-Pin for ladies! 3 games max per bowler. Win cash prizes! Must be 18+
Get your bowling on, Thursday nights!
BOWLING PRO SHOP
$12.99 PER HOUR BOWLING
MON-FRI | 11AM-7PM
GRAB & GO
52D FSS EIFEL LANES BOWLING CENTER
Did you know we have a pro shop inside our facility? Stop by the front desk today to get all your personal bowling gear and more! We offer a key cutting service for most house keys and other locks.
THURSDAYS | 1600-CLOSE
MON-FRI | 1100-CLOSE
Your choice of classic bowling, mad games, or even hyper-bowling!
FAMILY BOWLING SATURDAYS | $10 PER HOUR
Bowl with your family for just $10 an hour, all Saturday long!
SHOE RENTAL FEE NOT INCLUDED, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
THE LOUNGE DSN 452.4640
52D FSS THE LOUNGE
LATIN NIGHT NOVEMBER 10 | 1600 | DJ STARTS 1900 DJ Devin spinning the Latin hits all night!
FRIENDSGIVING PARTY NOVEMBER 22 | 1600 | DJ STARTS 1900
Come out the night before thanksgiving and celebrate with friends. DJ Devin spinning the hits all night!
FAST CASH
Club members get a chance to win the pot of CASH on Fridays any time between 1730- 1900.
WHY YOU SHOULD BECOME A CLUB MEMBER? EVENT DISCOUNTS
Club members pay less for most Club Eifel events, including those at The Lounge. Discounts can even be found at some other FSS facilities!
EIFEL MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE DSN 452.4653
DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS
MON | PIZZA PANINI TUE | EIFEL STEAK & POTATO BOWL WED | CHICKEN TERIYAKI WRAP THU | BANGIN BACKYARD BURGER FRI | EL CUBANO
52FSS.COM/GOLFCOURSE-PRO-SHOP
BURRITO BANDITO CALL 0160.9962.5976 | MON-FRI BREAKFAST 0700-1000
Give us a call and we’ll come directly to your building!
CHECK OUT THE LIMITED BANDITO MENU HERE
SIGN UP HERE & GET SPECIAL PERKS!
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
DSN 452.7260
52D FSS YOUTH PROGRAMS
SCHOOL AGE CARE
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
TO APPLY FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE, VISIT MILITARYCHILDCARE.COM
DANCE CLASSES
AGES 5-12 / DSN 452.7545 52FSS.FSYY.SACPROGRAM@US.AF.MIL
NOVEMBER: BE THANKFUL MONTH 2 | NO SCHOOL - OPEN 0700-1730 3 | NO SCHOOL - OPEN 0700-1730 10 | CLOSED, VETERANS DAY 13 | CLOSED, FAMILY DAY 14 | WORLD KINDNESS DAY 17 | HARVEST FESTIVAL 18 | GPAB 1300-1700 22 | SAC ASSEMBLY 23 & 24 | CLOSED **ALL ACTIVITIES/DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
PRE-TEEN & TEEN CENTER AGES 10-18 / DSN 452.8041
DSN 452-8041 • 52FSS.FSYY.INSTRUCTIONALS @US.AF.MIL MONDAY | JAZZ LEVEL 2 1500 | $70 | Ages 7-17 TUESDAY | TINY MOVERS 1500 | $50 | Ages 2-3 TUESDAY | TINY MOVERS 1600 | $50 | Ages 2-3 WEDNESDAY | BALLET/JAZZ LEVEL 1 1500 | $60 | Ages 4-6 WEDNESDAY | BALLET LEVEL 2 1500 | $70 | Ages 7-17 THURSDAY | HIP HOP LEVEL 1 1500 | $60 | Ages 4-6 THURSDAY | HIP HOP LEVEL 2 1500 | $70 | Ages 7-17
Fee is monthly and enrollment is continuous until a written 2-week notice is given. Please email us for more information or to get registered for the CYPBMS Parent Portal.
JOIN THE PRE-TEEN & TEEN CENTER! AGES 10-12: $100 || AGES 13-18: $75 Download the membership packet online at 52fss.com/pre-teen-teen-center
COMMUNITY CENTER
YOUTH SPORTS
AGES 3-18 / DSN 452.8041 52FSS.FSYY.YOUTHSPORTS@US.AF.MIL
VOLUNTEER COACHES AND SPORTS OFFICIALS NEEDED!
PIANO & STRINGS LESSONS
Including acoustic guitar, ukulele, violin, viola, cello, and double bass! Call or stop by for more information!
52D FSS COMMUNITY CENTER
BRICK HOUSE RENTAL $35/HOUR DURING OPEN HOURS $45/HOUR OUTSIDE OPEN HOURS Free for official events! Rent the Brick House for birthday parties, farewell parties and more!
SPANGDAHLEM LIBRARY DSN 452.6203
STORYTIME NOVEMBER 2 & 16 | 1100
Babies (0-24 months)
STORYTIME NOVEMBER 7 & 21 | 1100 Youngsters (2-5 years)
52D FSS LIBRARY
BOOK CLUB BINGO 2023* NOW - DECEMBER 31 Book Club Challenge with a Bingo twist! Log your 2023 books on spangdahlem.beanstack.org to hit bingos to be eligible for prizes and entries to drawings!
LEGO CLUB* WEDNESDAYS | 1400
Building block challenges and free builds for all ages.
SPICE CLUB NOVEMBER 4-11
Pick up a take home kit with a spice and recipes to expand your culinary horizon.
MAKERSPACE SATURDAY
*SIGN UP VIA LIBCAL REQUIRED: https://airforcelibraries.libcal.com/ calendar/spangdahlem
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER!
NOVEMBER 18 | 1200-1500
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER DSN 452.6697
All ages can drop in and use our Makerspace for creative projects!
52D FSS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
AGES 6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS OLD To apply for child care, visit militarychildcare.com
WE ARE HIRING
Join our team! The CDC has postions available, apply on usajobs.gov!
FAMILY CHILD CARE DSN 452.9022
52D FSS FAMILY CHILD CARE
AGES 2 WEEKS - 12 YEARS OLD We are currently recruiting new providers! Call or email for more information. 52fss.fsy.familychildcare@us.af.mil
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MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTER
AUTO HOBBY SHOP DSN 452.6842
52D FSS AUTO HOBBY SHOP
SERVICES OFFERED
Full service repair work, auto cleaning, new US and EU parts ordering, auto parts yard, towing, self-help, and more!
DSN 452.6422
PCS VEHICLE PREP
Basic agricultural cleaning for vehicle shipping starting at $150. Appointments required. Call or visit us for details!
FREE VEHICLE DISPOSAL
Have a vehicle that you no longer need or want? Bring it to us at the Auto Parts Yard in Bldg 199! Owner(s), vehicle, current operational or non-operational registration, and valid ID required at time of disposal.
52D FSS PLAQUES PLUS
LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF AUTO HOBBY
52D.PLAQUESPLUS@GMAIL.COM
FRAME BY APPOINTMENT SCAN THE QR CODE TO SCHEDULE!
Our expert team of framers and engravers are ready to help you create custom projects, from simple frames to outstanding shadow boxes. We are capable of engraving practically all metal, wood, and glass objects. Choose in-stock items or bring in your own for us to customize. Special ordering is available, contact us for more info!
NEED A GIFT IDEA OR AN AWARD?!
We Offer Unique Gift & Award Ideas! Visit us for more information. Come check out our wooden License Plate Plaques, Town Sign Plaques and Germany Shaped Plaques. The perfect idea for gifts & awards. We also have official Germany License Plates that you can customize. Visit our store for more options & information.
CRAFTS & PARTY CENTRAL 06565.93.3608
52D FSS CRAFTS & PARTY
WE'VE MOVED! NOW LOCATED IN BLDG 189! We offer a variety of craft and party supplies. We also have balloon products and rental options. Come check out what classes we are currently offering!
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ADULT MILITARY AND FAMILY LIFE COUNSELOR (MFLC) Call a number below to schedule your appointment.
CELL NUMBER: +49.160.466.7605 & +49.175.373.3576 Please leave a voicemail consenting MFLC to return your call.
SERVICE APPOINTMENT SCAN THE QR CODE TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT
PLAQUES PLUS, FRAMING & ENGRAVING 06565.7120
52D FSS MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTER
52D.CRAFTSCENTRAL@GMAIL.COM
RELOCATION/CULTURAL
EMPLOYMENT
SABER DRIVER’S SAFETY COURSE NOVEMBER 1, 15 & 29 | 1300-1400
ACING YOUR INTERVIEW NOVEMBER 1 | 1100-1300
SPONSORSHIP 101 NOVEMBER 2 | 1000-1100
CIVILIAN RESUME NOVEMBER 15 | 1100-1300 FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT (PART 1) NOV 16 | 0900-1000 (PART 2) NOV 16 | 1030-1130
TRIER TRAIN TRIP NOV 3 & DEC 1 | 0845-1700 GERMAN LANGUAGE 101 NOVEMBER 7 | 0900-1000
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE
GERMAN COOKING NOVEMBER 7 & 21 | 1200-1330
BOOTS TO BUSINESS NOVEMBER 2 & 3 | 0900-1700
NEWCOMER'S ORIENTATION NOVEMBER 8 & 22 | 0745-1600
MY EDUCATION TRACK NOVEMBER 7 & 8 | 0900-1700
SPANGDAHLEM PRE-ARRIVAL ORIENTATION NOVEMBER 9 | 1430-1600 (ZOOM ONLY)
PRE-SEPARATION COUNSELING NOVEMBER 9 & 21 | 0900-1200 TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 27-29 | 0800-1700
PLAN MY MOVE NOVEMBER 16 | 0900-1130
PERSONAL & WORK LIFE KEY SPOUSE MENTOR TRAINING NOVEMBER 14 | 1000-1100 BUNDLES FOR BABIES NOVEMBER 17 | 0900-1200 COOPERATIVE PARENTING WHEN DIVORCED NOVEMBER 21 | 1300-1400 EFMP-FS MOVIE MATINEE NOVEMBER 22 | 1400-1600
PLEASE CALL TO SIGN UP!
DEPT. OF LABOR: EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP NOV 30-DEC 1 | 0800-1700
FINANCIAL MOVING OUT OF THE DORMS NOVEMBER 3 | 0830-1000 NOVEMBER 20 | 1300-1430 TSP MILLIONAIRE NOVEMBER 9 | 1400-1500
READINESS REINTEGRATION BRIEFING TUESDAYS | 1000-1100 PRE-DEPLOYMENT BRIEFING WEDNESDAYS | 1000-1100
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INFORMATION, TICKETS & TRAVEL DSN 452.6567
52D FSS INFORMATION, TICKETS & TRAVEL
EIFEL POWERHAUS FITNESS CENTER DSN 452.6634
52D FSS EIFEL POWERHAUS
TURKEY 3 POINT SHOOT OUT
GET 24/7 ACCESS
NOVEMBER 17 | 1800
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
Prizes for winners! See the back of the Flash to sign up!
Come in with your ID card during business hours to register for 24/7 access!
FITNESS CLASSES
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Pilates Core Sculpt, Barre, Zumba, MaxFit, Spin/Core Fusion, Yoga, Brazilian Jiujitsu!
OUTDOOR RECREATION DSN 452.7170
52D FSS OUTDOOR RECREATION
EDUCATION & TRAINING DSN 452.6063
EDUCATION COUNSELING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
CCAF is offline to update to a new information system. The transition may take up to 6 months. During the migration, CCAF cannot update records, enroll new students, or award degrees.
52D FSS EDUCATION & TRAINING OFFICE
SABER UNIVERSTY
Saber University will be moving to a new course registration system! Please be sure to confirm your ETMS accounts are active! https://myetms.wpafb.af.mil/ Direct all questions and concerns to the Saber University Org box! 52fw.saber.university@us.af.mil
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FSS DIRECTORY
FSS DIRECTORY
CALLING FROM A CELL PHONE? DIAL 06565.61 AND THEN THE LAST FOUR DIGITS OF THE DSN NUMBER FOR THE FACILITY YOU WISH TO REACH
AIRPORT SHUTTLE Bldg 500 • 452.7684 MON - FRI 0830 - 1600
AUTO HOBBY
Bldg 189 • 452.6842
OPEN FAMILY DAYS CUSTOMER SERVICE
MON - FRI 0800 - 1700 AHS PARTS SECTION
MON - FRI 0830 - 1700 CLOSED LAST BUSINESS DAY OF THE MONTH FOR PARTS ORDERING. SELF HELP
TUES - FRI 1000 - 1800 SAT 0900 - 1700 LAST VEHICLE ACCEPTED 1 HOUR BEFORE CLOSING TIME.
AUTO PARTS YARD
Bldg 199 • 452.5999 TUES - FRI 1000 - 1700 SAT 0900 - 1400 NO AUCTION BIDS OR VEHICLE TURN-INS
BURRITO BANDITO Bldg 58 • 0160.9962.5976 MON - FRI BREAKFAST 0700 - 1000
CAREER ASSISTANCE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER Bldg 130 • 452.7829 MON - FRI 0730 - 1600
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
CLUB EIFEL
Bldg 500 • 452.4633
CLUB EIFEL CASH CAGE
Bldg 500 • 452.4639 MON - FRI 1030 - 1530
CLUB EIFEL CATERING Bldg 500 • 452.4642 MON - FRI 0800 - 1600
CLUB HOUSE GRILL
Bldg 58 • 452.GOLF (4653) BREAKFAST MON-FRI 0630 - 1030 LUNCH MON-FRI 1030 - 1330 CLOSED WEEKENDS, FAMILY DAYS & U.S. HOLIDAYS
CRAFTS & PARTY CENTRAL
Bldg 189 • 06565.93.3608 WED-FRI 1200-1600
EIFEL POWERHAUS FITNESS CENTER
Bldg 124 • 452.7260 FRONT DESK
MON - FRI 0900 - 1300 WED - FRI 1500-1900 BRICK HOUSE
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL SECTION
EIFEL LANES BOWLING CENTER
Bldg 300 • 452.BOWL (2695) MON - FRI 1100 - 1900 SAT 1100 - 1500 FAMILY DAYS 1100-1900
Bldg 307 • 452.6422 MON - FRI 0800 - 1600 CLOSED 3RD THUR. EVERY MONTH STARTING AT NOON
FAMILY CHILD CARE
MOSEL DINING HALL
Bldg 443 • 452.9022 MON - FRI 0700 - 1530
GOLDEN DRAGON CHINESE RESTAURANT
INFORMATION, TICKETS & TRAVEL (ITT)
EIFEL COMMUNITY CENTER
MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTER
Bldg 131 • 452.6554 MON - FRI 0800 - 1500 EMERGENCIES 452.4160 or 4163 CLOSED 3RD WEDNESDAY EVERY MONTH
EIFEL ARMS INN LODGING Bldg 520 • 452.0500 OPEN 24/7
Bldg 126 • 452.6466 MON - FRI 0800 - 1600
Bldg 580 • 452.6714 MON - FRI 0500 - 2200 U.S. HOLIDAYS & FAMILY DAYS 0900 - 1700 CLOSED 3RD WEDNESDAY EVERY MONTH
Bldg 129 • 452.6063 MON - THURS 0800 - 1600
EDUCATION & TRAINING
WED - FRI 1500-1900
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Bldg 58 • 452.GOLF (4653) MON - FRI 0630 - 1800 WEEKENDS, FAMILY DAYS, & HOLIDAYS 0900 - 1600
Bldg 42 • 06565.94.4844 MON - FRI 1100 - 1400 & 1600 - 2000 SAT 1130 - 1430 & 1600 - 2000
Bldg 443 • 452.6697 MON - FRI 0630 - 1800
Bldg 151 • 452.6080 MON - FRI 0800 - 1600 TUE 0800 - 1200
EIFEL MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE & PRO-SHOP
MARKETING & COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP
Bldg 441, FIRST FLOOR • 452.6567 MON-FRI 1000-1700 CLOSED WEEKENDS, FAMILY DAYS & U.S. HOLIDAYS
LIBRARY
Bldg 148 • 452.6203 MON-WED 0930 - 1800 THURS 1000 - 1830 FRI 1000 - 1600 SAT 1200 - 1600 CLOSED FAMILY DAYS, US & GERMAN HOLIDAYS
MILITARY PERSONNEL
Bldg 147 • 452.6727 MON - FRI BREAKFAST 0530 - 0800 LUNCH 1100 - 1300 DINNER 1630 - 1900 MIDNIGHT 2300 - 0130 SAT & SUN U.S. HOLIDAYS, FAMILY DAYS BREAKFAST 0600 - 0800 LUNCH 1100 - 1300 DINNER 1700-1900 MIDNIGHT 2300-0130
NAF HUMAN RESOURCES
Bldg 151 • 452.6397 MON - FRI 0800 - 1600 TUES 0800 - 1200
OUTDOOR RECREATION Bldg 441 • 452.7170 MON - FRI 1000 - 1700
PAPA JOE'S GRILL Bldg 300 • 452.5020 MON - FRI 0700 - 1900 SAT 1100 - 1500 FAMILY DAYS 1100-1900
PIZZA HUT EXPRESS Bldg 500 • 452.2967 MON - WED 1100-2000 THURS & FRI 1100-2100 SAT 1600-2100 CLOSED SUN GRAB N' GO
MON-WED 1100-2000 THURS & FRI 1100-2100 SAT 1600-2100
CLOSED SUN
PLAQUES PLUS, FRAMING & ENGRAVING Bldg 189 • 06565.7120 MON - FRI 1000 - 1600
POST OFFICE
Bldg 224 • 452.7195 CLOSED 3RD WEDNESDAY EVERY MONTH PARCEL PICK UP
MON - FRI 1000 - 1800 SAT 1000 - 1400 FINANCE WINDOW
MON - FRI 1000 - 1700 SAT 1000 - 1400 CUSTOMER SERVICE
MON - FRI 1000 - 1600
PRE-TEEN & TEEN CENTER
Bldg 457 • 452.8041 MON, TUES, THURS, FRI 1415 - 1815 WED 1315 - 1815 NO SCHOOL & VIRTUAL DAYS 1200 - 1700 EARLY DISMISSAL 1115 - 1830
SCHOOL AGE CARE
Bldg 427 • 452.7545 MON, TUES, THURS, FRI 0630 - 1800 & 1420 - 1800 WED 1315 - 1800 NO SCHOOL DAYS 0630 - 1800 EARLY DISMISSAL 1100 - 1800
SLOT ROOM
Bldg 500 MON & WED 0900 - 1900 THURS 0900 - 2100 FRI 09000 - 2300 SAT 1500 - 2300
TACO BELL EXPRESS Bldg 300 • 452.6217 MON - FRI 1100 - 1900
THE LOUNGE
Bldg 500 • 452.4640 TUES - WED 1700 - 2100 THURS 1600 - 2200 FRI 1600 - 0100 SAT 1800 - 0100 FAMILY DAYS REGULAR HOURS CLOSED SUN - MON
VAT/UTAP
Bldg 126 • 452.7801 MON, TUES, THURS, FRI 0830 - 1500 WED 0830 - 1300
YOUTH SPORTS
Bldg 457 • 452.1801/8041 MON - FRI 1000 - 1700
SABER PET LODGE
Bldg 440 • 452.5004 MON - FRI 0700 - 1000 & 1400 - 1800 SAT & SUN 0700 - 0900 & 1600 - 1800 U.S. HOLIDAYS & FAMILY DAYS 0700 - 0900 & 1600 - 1800
FACILITIES WILL BE CLOSED ON U.S. HOLIDAYS & FAMILY DAYS *UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE NOVEMBER | 19