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U.S. Air Force Col. Denny R. Davies, 86th Airlift Wing commander, transfers command of the 86th Logistics Readiness Group to Col. Benjamin J. Schneider, 86th LRG incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 10, 2026. The transfer of the guidon symbolizes the formal assumption of command and responsibility for the unit and its mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Sampson)

86 LRG welcomes new commander

A change of command ceremony for the 86th Logistics Readiness Group was held at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 10.

693d Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group holds change of command ceremony

1st CBCS conducts change of command, welcomes new commander

AFELM Military Personnel Exchange Program holds change of command ceremony

435 COG welcomes new commander

CLDJ executes exercise VIGILANT URSA

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Logan Mew, 435th Security Forces Squadron contingency response team member, performs a 12-mile ruck march during the 435th Security Forces Squadron Air Assault assessment at U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder, Germany, July 9, 2026. The ruck march tested the Air Assault School candidate’s physical endurance and mental resilience to prepare them for the demands of the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)

Earning their wings: Candidates test air assault capabilities

Air Assault School is an Army-led course that trains service members in helicopter and air assault operations, certifying trainees as air assault qualified to execute helicopter-borne missions.

ABC in KMC: Adventures along the Baltic Sea

435th AGOW hosts Veterans of Foreign Wars at Ramstein

Where the girl saved her brother: Honoring 150 years Battle of the Rosebud

USAFE Band strikes chord of friendship during Freedom 250 in Hungary

VRA, RP Soldiers conquer 40-mile darby challenge in Italy on America’s 250th

Lifestyle & Health

Bonn: Beethoven’s beautiful birthplace

Bonn: Beethoven’s beautiful birthplace

Bonn is one of Germany’s oldest cities and the former capital of West Germany. There is a lot to do and plenty to see in this northwestern city, famously touted as the birthplace of Beethoven. Beethoven Walking Tour Bonn offers a unique opportunity to see Beethoven’s origins- and they’ve preserved […]

Burghausen: See the world’s longest castle

ABC in KMC: Palatinates cross the Seas

Cycling Kaiserslautern: Four tips for great trips

Summer with dogs

4 great day trips to take in France and Germany

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Sports

Face of Defense: Airman conquers 7 World Marathon Majors in less than a year

Six days after crossing the finish line in Boston, one Air Force colonel laced up again and ran the London Marathon. Still sore and fatigued, Air Force Col. Alfredo “Juny” Laboy knew quitting was not an option because he was too close to completing his goal of becoming the only […] - READ MORE...

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz forges bonds on pitch at Spring Cup

Ramstein Lady Rams take flight for historic MBA Championship debut

Transatlantic friendship at second Spring Cup in Mehlingen

Schools

Kaiserslautern Military Community marks opening of new Sembach Elementary School

Students, families and community leaders gathered Feb. 27 to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new Sembach Elementary School, officially marking the opening of a modern learning environment designed to serve military-connected students for decades to come. The school began welcoming students in January and now serves approximately 240 children […] - READ MORE...

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz partners with Kaiserslautern High School Career Practicum to prepare students

‘Safety starts with me’ — back to school: Be alert for children, stay safe on roads, autobahns

Back to School: Remember these bus safety dos and don’ts

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