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Military equipment is scheduled to move by road and rail from Mannheim to Grafenwoehr, March 4-17. The Soldiers and equipment will conduct training at Grafenwoehr Training Area designed to build readiness and prepare for integration into NATO exercises. These exercises are intended to promote interoperability between U.S. NATO partner militaries. […]

Exercise Operation Varsity 22-1 tested the 86th Airlift Wing’s emergency management capabilities. The exercise simulated an active shooter event to test base security and first responders’ ability to react rapidly and effectively under such circumstances.

American service members are accustomed to dialing 9-1-1 in the case of an emergency in the U.S. But, have you ever wondered why there is a different set of digits in Germany and in most European countries? Ute Steiger of Winnenden, near Stuttgart, experienced a tragic day in her life, […]

Sky Clarke practices what she preaches. As the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Coordinator, she encourages and empowers Soldiers, civilians and their families to live their best lives, and sets an impressive example for them to follow. Clarke epitomizes this year’s National Women’s History Month theme “Providing Healing, […]

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. Spring Bazaar The Spring Bazaar is a shopper’s paradise for all your shopping needs. Join Family & MWR for […]

Comedian and actress Sheryl Underwood enlisted in the Air Force as a field medic in 1981, after graduating from high school in Atwater, California.  Basic training was at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, where she couldn’t even run a mile upon arrival. But through encouragement by her drill instructors, she […]