Spangdahlem Airmen reach out to Romanian community

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  • By Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson
  • 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs
CAMPIA TURZII, Romania (AFNS) --  Members of the 52nd Fighter Wing from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, deployed to Campia Turzii in late October and donated their time and money to help renovate a children's community center dedicated to helping local children with their academic studies.

The deployed Airmen provided aesthetic upgrades and school supplies to center, and hope to raise enough money to donate a computer before they leave.

"I think it is awesome to come into an area and provide help for their people," said Master Sgt. Sheryl Monroe, the 52nd Communications Squadron first sergeant. "It strengthens community relations and keeps them wanting us to come back and train."

The center has teachers on staff and works with about 250 families in the local community helping about 50 children with their school work.

Airmen deployed from Spangdahlem AB said they were glad to help with the community's efforts to improve their children's quality of life.

"I asked the first sergeant if there would be any special activities happening during the TDY and she told me about this project," said Staff Sgt. Dennis Sawyer, assigned to the 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron. "No matter where you are in the world there are kids in need, and if helping this school out gives them a better future, I am more than happy to help."

The servicemembers are in Romania supporting Operation Dacian Thunder, a combined training exercise with the Romanian air force.