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Soldiers celebrate Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps veteran’s 101st birthday

Soldiers celebrate Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps veteran’s 101st birthday

Walking around during her lunch break, a bright, blue-eyed, 23-year-old Annie Laura Bailey stopped to look at the bright red, white and blue poster of a white haired and bearded man with a tall hat pointing at her with the words, “I Want You,” written in red, insistent letters. The […]

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Community

GACO Corner: Opening a Business in Germany

GACO Corner: Opening a Business in Germany

While residing in Germany, spouses or family members might wish to make the best of their time, offer services or sell U.S. products that fall under customs regulations (i.e. Pampered Chef, Yankee Candles, nail studios or foot care). If you wish to open a business in Germany, please be aware […]

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Community, Events

Community Events - March 18, 2022

Community Events – March 18, 2022

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. Twisted Art The Baumholder Warrior Zone and the Arts and Crafts Center hosts a “Twisted Art” Painting Class March […]

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Education

2022 SkillsUSA European Championships

2022 SkillsUSA European Championships

AFCEA Chapter 158 hosted their fifth annual SkillsUSA European Regional Championship event. The competition took place over the course of four weeks. Students from six high schools were invited to participate in ten Career and Technical Education competitions. The majority of the contests were held virtually and ranged in length […]

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A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, flies over Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, March 2, 2022. The fifth generation aircraft forward deployed to multiple locations in the Baltic region to support NATO’s collective defense and enhanced air policing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

USAF continues to support NATO allies

Airmen and F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 48th FW forward deployed to the Baltic region to provide unprecedented communication capabilities, command and control, and lethality for NATO’s collective defense.

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48 FW hosts F-35 tour for Belgian air force

48 FW hosts F-35 tour for Belgian air force

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Fiddler, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron ground transportation, transits Airmen to a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 3, 2022. Whether on or off the flightline the 86 VRS has been hard at work guaranteeing Airmen get to their aircraft, ensuring the timely movement of mission-essential passengers and driving mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo)

Airman take the wheel!

With a packed schedule and high demand for service, the team of 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron drivers and mechanics work around the clock to ensure Airmen and objects alike get to their destinations in an orderly time.

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Community, KMC Notices

Community notification for US Army equipment movements in Germany

Community notification for US Army equipment movements in Germany

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. […]

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Airmen assigned to the Kaiserslautern Military Community participate in an active shooter readiness exercise during exercise Operation Varsity 22-1 at Vogelweh Air Base, Germany, March 1, 2022. Wing inspection team members followed Airmen from various groups to collect data on whether or not they followed proper procedures and provided casualties with the care they needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

Ramstein conducts Operation Varsity 22-1

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.

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Aerial Resupply Operations conducted by 16 Sustainment Brigade in Latvia

Aerial Resupply Operations conducted by 16 Sustainment Brigade in Latvia

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