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Community Events - September 2, 2022

Community Events – September 2, 2022

Due to host nation regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community events may be cancelled or postponed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend a community event. ROB VAT Office Relocating The Rhine Ordnance Barracks VAT office is relocating to the ROB Java Cafe, Bldg. 273 […]

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Unterwegs - September 2, 2022

Unterwegs – September 2, 2022

SWINGING LAUTERN / BARBAROSSA FEST, SEP 1-3 PEDESTRIAN AREA, KAISERSLAUTERN Downtown Kaiserslautern will turn into one large stage with musical entertainment, ranging from Rock, Blues, Jazz and Classic on stages throughout the walking area. A formation of the USAFE Band traditionally also performs during the three-day event. Food and beverages […]

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V Corps squad wins US Army Europe,  Africa Best Squad Competition 2022

V Corps squad wins US Army Europe, Africa Best Squad Competition 2022

GRAFENWOEHR — “Soldiers never fight alone,” and this winning squad is no different. U.S. Army Europe and Africa proclaimed Soldiers representing V Corps as the Best Squad in a ceremony at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 12. Held under the scorching sun, the 96-hour competition tested squad members’ physical strength, […]

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Breaking records: DLA energy quality assurance specialist has a need for speed

Breaking records: DLA energy quality assurance specialist has a need for speed

Sitting astride a custom-built motorcycle, gearing up to race at speeds nearing 200 mph down a dry lakebed, Jaron Tyner isn’t thinking about his nerves. “When you’re in line on the salt flats, you aren’t really nervous because you’re preparing to go,” he said. “You’re concentrating on the bike, the […]

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Lajes Field gains outstanding Airman

Lajes Field gains outstanding Airman

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Thao, 65th Air Base Squadron network operations technician, was inspired to join the military by the legacy of his family members who fought in the Vietnam War. “For me, it was just the torch being passed down,” Thao said. “A lot of our uncles […]

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Weaponizing Legacy: 435 AGOW visits Normandy

Weaponizing Legacy: 435 AGOW visits Normandy

Senior leaders from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing participated in a battle staff ride to Normandy, France, as part of their commanders’ conference during Aug. 10-12. U.S. Air Force Col. Bryan Callahan, 435 AGOW commander, directed the conference and staff ride to build camaraderie and cohesion amongst key leaders […]

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, left, 86th Airlift Wing commander, passes the 65th Air Base Group guideon to Col. Brian Hardeman, center, 65 ABG incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Lajes Field, Portugal, Aug. 19. During change of command ceremonies, the presiding officer passes the guideon to the incoming commander, entrusting them with the responsibility and care of the unit.

65 ABG welcomes new commander

The 65th Air Base Group welcomed U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Hardeman, 65 ABG incoming commander, and said farewell to Col. William Wallis, 65 ABG outgoing commander, at Lajes Field, Portugal, Aug. 19.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 721st Aerial Port Squadron load pallets of ammunition on a 60K Tunner to be transferred to a C-130 Hercules on Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 7. Air Mobility Command’s global air mobility support system is critical to the Department of Defense’s ability to rapidly fulfill Ukraine’s priority security assistance requests.

521st AMOW, 86th AW execute movement of aid to Ukraine

Airmen at Ramstein Air Base work help support the Department of Defense’s ability to rapidly fulfill Ukraine’s priority security assistance requests. 

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1st CMXS  celebrates  80 years

1st CMXS celebrates 80 years

The 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron hosted an open house at Kapaun Air Station, Aug. 17. The 1st CMXS Airmen celebrated the 80th anniversary of the squadron by displaying and demonstrating capabilities to other U.S. Air Force in Europe communication squadrons. A new unit patch was also unveiled during the open […]

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Girl Scouts  tour C-130J

Girl Scouts tour C-130J

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