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21st TSC invests in personnel safety for mission readiness

21st TSC invests in personnel safety for mission readiness

The room was dark and nearly a dozen 21st Theater Sustainment Command personnel leaned forward with wide eyes in a room lit by the dull glow of a PowerPoint slide. Picture after picture was a grim reminder of how dangerous a construction zone can be. “Who has a story from […]

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron, participate in the 13th annual Tactical Air Control Party 24-hour run challenge at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, July 26. The 24-hour run challenge unites the TACP Community through camaraderie and competition, honoring fallen TACP brothers. Photos by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo

Tactical Air Control Party 24-hour Memorial Run challenge

The 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron recently held its annual Tactical Air Control Party 24-hour Memorial Run to honor members of the TACP community who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

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Baumholder CYS chosen for BGCA’s ‘Innovate Program’

Baumholder CYS chosen for BGCA’s ‘Innovate Program’

In an exciting development for U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz, the Baumholder Child and Youth Services has been selected to participate in the prestigious 2024-2025 Boys and Girls Clubs of America’s ‘Innovate Program,’ in collaboration with Apple’s Community Education Initiative. The news was delivered in a letter to Ryan Flynn, Youth […]

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GACO corner: How to combat odors, maggots in organic waste bin

GACO corner: How to combat odors, maggots in organic waste bin

When it is hot in midsummer, kitchen and garden waste starts to decompose in the organic waste garbage can. Annoying flies then like to gather on the lid and maggots cavort between potato peelings, grass cuttings and food waste. An unpleasant smell also spreads. Here are some tips on how […]

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US Air Force, Army medics team with Paraguay in first-ever active-duty led medical assistance mission at AMISTAD24

US Air Force, Army medics team with Paraguay in first-ever active-duty led medical assistance mission at AMISTAD24

Active-duty U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army personnel sourced from 15 locations around the globe arrived to Filadelfia, Paraguay, July 29, in support of Phase II of AMISTAD24, in the first ever active-duty-led U.S. military medical assistance mission in the country. In an opening ceremony for Phase II, which took […]

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Unterwegs – August 16, 2024

WEINDORF WEILERBACH AUG. 16 – 18, ALTER BAHNHOF, WEILERBACH Once again, Weilerbach is hosting its annual wine village at the old train station. Come out and enjoy a glass of wine, regional specialties, live music and get to know your German neighbors in a casual atmosphere. WEIN IN DER HEIDE […]

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Community Events – August 16, 2024

Community Events – August 16, 2024

Covering the Bases Comedy Show John McCombs set to headline the Covering the Bases Comedy Show Aug. 23 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. The show will also feature Nya Yeanafehn and Miky Burch. Doors open at 7 p.m., tickets are $12 at […]

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Cheryl O’Keefe and Rebecca Laher, both Massachusetts Institute of Technology research and development engineers, gather data as an aircraft flies overhead during an acoustic sensor demonstration at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 1, 2024. The demonstration allowed the sensor to read several different types of aircraft and displayed unique acoustic signatures for each that can be useful for early detection of opposing forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

Acoustic Sensor Technology tested at Ramstein Air Base

Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology tested acoustic sensor technology that measured altitude, range and bearing of aircraft, which is useful for early opposing force detection.

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ABC in KMC: Splish, splash!

ABC in KMC: Splish, splash!

The big yellow sphere in the sky is peeking out more often, temperatures are rising, you may miss air-conditioning. You’re definitely ready for a cool refreshment and a dive into the next body of water? You may be surprised that Germany boasts an impressive coastline that stretches over 1,400 miles […]

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US, Belgian forces conduct HIRAIN training

US, Belgian forces conduct HIRAIN training

U.S. and Belgian Armed Forces teamed up to conduct a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN) training at Ramstein Air Base on July 29. These HIRAIN operations allow for agile combat employment of critical weapon systems, by enabling High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to be rapidly deployed […]

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