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The U.S. Air Force military pier can be seen behind the fuel tanks in the distance at Lajes Field, Portugal, Oct. 18. Fuel tankers dock at the pier and replenish the fuel storage tanks capable of storing 38 million gallons of fuel. Photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby

Minding the Mid-Atlantic gap

The 65th ABG is one of the 86th Airlift Wing’s geographically separated units from Ramstein Air Base and is comprised of four squadrons in both Portugal and Spain.  The group plays a vital role in enabling power projection.

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86th Airlift Wing celebrates Air Force Gala

86th Airlift Wing celebrates Air Force Gala

U.S. Air Force Airmen and their families gathered during the Air Force Gala at hangar 3 at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 14 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Air Force.

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Your account has been hacked! What will you do?

Your account has been hacked! What will you do?

Incident response is an organized approach to addressing and managing the detection and aftermath of a security breach or cyberattack. As technology has developed over the years, so too have the capabilities of bad cyber actors and the attack vectors they can exploit. Knowing what to look for and what […]

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21st TSC, US Marines, Norway build capacity for rapid RSOM

21st TSC, US Marines, Norway build capacity for rapid RSOM

21st Theater Sustainment Command host nation staff, logisticians, representatives from Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa and Norwegian Armed Forces, gathered October 17-21 at Rygge Air Base, Norway to plan for reception, staging and onward movement of up to 15,000 U.S. Marines and their equipment. “If there was a major […]

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U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Adam Felts, 86th Security Forces Squadron defender, directs emergency operation center personnel during exercise Operation Varsity 22-4 at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 20. Wing inspection team members observed Airmen from various units participating in different scenarios to see if proper procedures were followed.

Ramstein conducts Operation Varsity 22-4

Airmen participated in exercise Operation Varsity 22-4 at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 20. The quarterly base exercises are held to test responses to various scenarios such as terrorism and chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear threats.

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Allerheiligen – All Saints’ Day

Allerheiligen – All Saints’ Day

Members in the Kaiserslautern Military Community may notice that most stores will be closed this coming Tuesday, Nov. 1. That’s because a German holiday will be observed. All Saints’ Day, celebrated on Nov. 1, is a religious celebration and public holiday in many parts of Germany. As its name suggests, […]

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Unterwegs - October 28, 2022

Unterwegs – October 28, 2022

SAMHAIN IM KELTENDORF, OCT. 31, 5 P.M. STEINBACH/DONNERSBERG The Celtic village in Steinbach will celebrate a Celtic Samhain festival with special events. Samhain, of Celtic origin is the early version of Halloween and was the beginning of the new year and also the winter. 2,000 years ago the Celts feasted, […]

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Community Events - October 28, 2022

Community Events – October 28, 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. MWR & Friends Present a Very Spooky October Family and MWR has several spooky events lined up during October […]

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Saving lives in the sky

Saving lives in the sky

Service Members from the 86th Medical Squadron and the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron participate in a training mission aboard a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 15.

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‘Yo soy un Borincano!’ Honoring the Cruz family’s Hispanic heritage

‘Yo soy un Borincano!’ Honoring the Cruz family’s Hispanic heritage

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to highlight the contributions Hispanic Americans have made for the United States of America. Sept. 15, the anniversary of Latin American independence, and continuing until Oct. 15, the United States honors and recognizes Hispanic influence on America. Soldiers with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, […]

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