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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 48th Security Forces Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, arrive at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Feb. 26, in support of NATO’s collective defense. U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s ability to support and integrate with NATO’s air policing missions continually hardens the alliance’s solidarity, collective resolve, and ability to adapt to a dynamic warfighting environment. 
Photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright

USAF supports NATO’s collective defense

In support of NATO’s collective defense, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s ability to support and integrate with NATO’s air policing missions continually hardens the alliance’s solidarity, collective resolve, and ability to adapt to a dynamic warfighting environment.

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Members of the Baltic states’ armed forces practice chemical removal during a 435th Construction and Training Squadron hazardous materials course at the 435 CTS training compound, Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 15. The HAZMAT course was part of a Foreign Military Sales case that came with an Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian purchase of firefighting equipment. To fulfill certification on the purchased equipment, Air Advisors from the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron coordinated training between the 435 CTS and the Baltics’ armed forces members.

Baltic allies train with 435 CTS

Members of the Baltic states’ armed forces practiced chemical removal during a 435th Construction and Training Squadron hazardous materials course at the 435 CTS training compound, Ramstein Air Base.

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Talk of the town: Union Community Ramstein-Miesenbach

Talk of the town: Union Community Ramstein-Miesenbach

Many members of the Kaiserslautern Military Com-munity have found temporary or even permanent homes in one of the many villages and towns surrounding Kaiserslautern or in the heart of the Palatinate Forest. Talk of the Town is a series highlighting the union communities within the County of Kaiserslautern, the City […]

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U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in Spartan Warrior 22-2 at Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Germany, Feb. 8, 2022. SW 22-2 trains various units on a strategic and tactical level, giving NATO allies and partners an edge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo)

Warfare Center, NATO allies complete Spartan Warrior Exercise

Members of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marines, U.S. Army and NATO allies participated in Spartan Warrior 22-2, a semi-annual exercise encompassing all phases of large-scale combat operations at Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Feb. 7-10.

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A U.S. Air Force Propulsion Craftsman assigned to the 726th Air Mobility Squadron based at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, pours oil in a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft’s engine at Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport, Poland Feb. 11, 2022. Engine oil maintains serviceability of the engine, allowing it to fly without falling into disrepair. Multiple C-17 Globemaster III aircraft deployed to transport members of the 82nd Airborne Division to their destination in support of Allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Slater)

Ramstein Airmen, NATO partners continue supporting Poland operations

Members of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing deployed to Poland to receive the arrival of the U.S. Army in support of Allies and partners in the region.

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16 Sustainment Brigade hosts celebration of African-American history

16 Sustainment Brigade hosts celebration of African-American history

The event, hosted by the 16th Sustainment Brigade command, featured opening remarks by Col. Angel Estrada, 16th Sustainment Brigade commander, and a speech by Rick Miller (1st Sgt. Retired), Quartermaster, Post 2566 Iron Rock Post. “Diversity and inclusion. That’s the bottom line. This is our Army, and our Army is […]

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Ramstein Tax Center offers free assistance to KMC

Ramstein Tax Center offers free assistance to KMC

The 86th Airlift Wing Legal Office Tax Center has officially opened and is offering tax services to members the Kaiserslautern Military Community at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 16. The 86 AW Legal Office opened the Tax Center located at building 2137 to assist members of the KMC their who fall […]

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RAB expands modern training

RAB expands modern training

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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, maneuver M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles during exercise Allied Spirit 22 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Jan. 27. Photo by Spc. Nathaniel Gayle

US Army exercise Allied Spirit 22 concludes in Hohenfels

Approximately 5,200 soldiers from 15 nations concluded exercise Allied Spirit 22, led by the Latvian Army’s 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels from Jan. 11-Feb. 5.

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Driving in Germany: Your vehicle may be missing something

Driving in Germany: Your vehicle may be missing something

For many, driving the roads of Germany can be fun and exciting. With the autobahn and roundabouts, not to mention the scenery, driving off base is a privilege many enjoy. New German regulations state every driver must have two medical face masks inside their vehicle first aid kit in addition […]

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