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Your German teacher may have taught you how to say hello, “Guten Tag,” but have you ever been answered with a friendly greeting of “Grüß Gott,” “Moin” or “Guude”? Don’t worry if you didn’t understand. You have been introduced to the German dialect, and some Germans may not understand, either. […]

SUMMER AND WINE FESTIVALS Summer is here and we are ready for it. Enjoy the sun with a glass of regional wine, take advantage of colorful programs offered for children and celebrate in picturesque towns and cities in the area. The perfect opportunity to mingle with the locals, these fests […]

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company bid farewell to Capt. Gabriela Montanez and welcomed the new commander, Capt. Rudolph “Trey” Smith III, in a change of command ceremony at the Armstrong’s Club, June 13. Col. Reid Furman, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz commander, presided over the ceremony and provided […]

Two World War II veterans flew on commemorative flights in honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day at Cherbourg-Maupertus, France, June 7. The flights were coordinated by Captain Christian Maude, 37th Airlift Squadron mission commander, who worked with United States Air Forces in Europe and other participating squadrons to make […]

When millions of Germans living in West Berlin were cut off from the rest of the world by a Soviet Union blockade in 1948 it kicked off the Berlin Airlift — the largest humanitarian airlift in history. One of the heroes of the Berlin Airlift that has stood out over […]

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz joins the nation in celebrating the U.S. Army’s 249th birthday on June 14. Today, the Army commemorates nearly two and a half centuries of steadfast service and sacrifice. Founded on June 14, 1775, the Continental Army was established by the Second Continental Congress to unify the […]

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Sonia J. McElfresh’s, 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy instructor, journey from the front lines to the classroom is a testament to the transformative power of experience and resilience. Her military career, initially fueled by a desire for challenge, led McElfresh through diverse roles as a […]