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NATO completes Mine Hunting Operation in Germany

NATO completes Mine Hunting Operation in Germany

ECKERNFÖRDE BIGHT, Germany — Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) conducted Operation Bottom Search German waters near Eckernförde from July 19-23. The Operation was officially known as Marinekommando Unterabteilung Geoinformation Dezernat Maritime Geo-Unterstützung (MWDC). The objective of the operation was to reduce risks posed by sea mines to maritime […]

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AOTW escorts RAB through innovation

AOTW escorts RAB through innovation

Senior Airman James Jones, a controlled movement area escort and project manager assigned to the 86th Civil Engineering Squadron, was recognized as Airlifter of the Week July 22, for his ability to improve processes and find innovative solutions to issues to enhance airfield security at Ramstein Air Base. Jones revamped […]

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Army marksman brings home Olympic gold, first medal for US Armed Forces

Army marksman brings home Olympic gold, first medal for US Armed Forces

TOKYO — 1st Lt. Amber English set a new Olympic record when she secured the gold medal in women’s skeet July 26 at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. “I just feel numb right now, this has been a long time coming,” said English moments after she was awarded her gold […]

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A Tunisian air force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft taxis the runway at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 26, 2021. 25,000 pounds of lifesaving oxygen and equipment were loaded onto the aircraft to be transported to Tunisia to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)

US Africa Command assists Tunisia with COVID-19 response

U.S. Africa Command, in coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia, provided 310 oxygen canisters containing over one million liters of oxygen to the Tunisian Ministry of Health on July 26.

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Heavy Rain II: 1st Combat Communications Squadron stays connected

Heavy Rain II: 1st Combat Communications Squadron stays connected

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 1st Combat Communications Squadron established and sustained communications in a simulated contested environment during exercise Heavy Rain II in Grostenquin, France, July 19-27. While the joint exercise saw the 1st CBCS as the main players, it included personnel from U.S. Air Forces in […]

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721st Aerial Port Squadron Hogties Rodeo

721st Aerial Port Squadron Hogties Rodeo

                   

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Community Events – August 6, 2021

Community Events – August 6, 2021

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. Wednesday Night Scramble Every Wednesday evening grab your partner and head over to Rolling Hills Golf Course for Wednesday […]

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PCSing Summer Surge: Busy, stressful, exciting

PCSing Summer Surge: Busy, stressful, exciting

Leaving a job you like in a country you’ve loved might not be easy. And making that move to a different continent can make things more difficult. That’s why Army Materiel Command and Installation Management Command are trying hard to make the process easier. Since January, those expecting to PCS […]

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Asking for success

Asking for success

Senior Airman Alexander Peterson, 86th Medical Group human performance and ophthalmic technician, was awarded Airlifter of the Week at Ramstein Air Base, July 15. Peterson was nominated AotW for his problem-solving across the installation, including working with the 86th Maintenance Group to streamline their root cause analysis process improvement. Peterson […]

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Garrison rescues thousands of goldfish found living at military wash rack

Garrison rescues thousands of goldfish found living at military wash rack

As Dr. Ian Malcom said in Jurassic Park, “Life, uh, finds a way.” In the massive water-recirculation basins at a wash rack located on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, thousands of goldfish swimming around proved Dr. Malcom correct July 21. U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz employees from the Directorate of Public Works discovered […]

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