November 2023 Flash

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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CONTENTS OF THE FLASH ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE OFFICIAL VIEWS OF OR ENDORSED BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, 52D FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE OR DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE. CONTENT IS EDITED, PREPARED AND PROVIDED BY THE MARKETING DEPARTMENT. NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF SPONSORS OR ADVERTISERS IS INTENDED. ALL MATERIALS ARE COPYRIGHT OF THE 52D FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON. REPRODUCTION OF ADVERTISEMENTS IS UNLAWFUL WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT.

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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

NOVEMBER | 13

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