News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Members of the Office of Special Investigations Detachments 501, 515, and 538 and French law enforcement partnered up for the first time in a three-day subject matter expert engagement from Jan. 11-13, sharing tactics, techniques and strategies with each other. Detachment 501 and members of French units “Recherche, Assistance, Intervention, […]
The 86th Munitions Squadron is responsible for maintaining, storing and providing rapid shipment of combat munitions support across the European theater, in order to deter and eliminate threats to the U.S., partner nations and allies.
When asked how he’d characterize himself in a swimming pool, Col. Brian Thompson is quick to downplay. “I’m definitely not Aquaman,” he laughs. “I’m more of a manatee if anything.” But after finishing out 2021 with a million meters swam, the equivalent of swimming the English Channel 30 times over, […]
Singer, songwriter, actor and social activist Harry Belafonte was in the Navy during World War II, dropping out of high school in New York City to enlist and contribute to the war effort from 1944 to 1945. At the time, the military services were segregated. Belafonte, a Jamaican American, was […]
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. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten The Baumholder “Iron Works” Library, Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks, is encouraging families to register […]
On Feb. 1, 1942, the heritage, honors and lineage of the “Mighty Eighth” sprung to life. The Eighth Air Force’s story began during World War II and continues today with a charge to conduct indefinite strategic deterrence anytime, anywhere in order to safeguard the United States of America. Eighth Air […]
Black History Month, also known as National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time to recognize the positive impact they’ve had on the history of the United States and the Defense Department. Black people have fought in every United States war, […]
Tech. Sgt. Latasha Smith, an Airman assigned to the 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, was celebrated as Airlifter of the Week, Jan. 27, after leading the assault against COVID-19 for over a year.
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