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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz joins families honoring victims of 1982 Chinook helicopter crash in Mannheim
On Sep. 11, families and friends of the 46 victims of the Chinook helicopter crash that occurred in 1982 near Mannheim gathered at the stele located at Neuostheim Airport to commemorate their loved ones. Command Sgt. Maj. Raymond Wrensch, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz, along with a group of retired uniformed […]
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21st TSC Soldier rigs parachutes through historic milestone
U.S. Soldiers, including U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Melvin Bullard, participated in Falcon Leap, NATO’s largest technical airborne exercise, which will also include ceremonies commemorating the 80th anniversary of Operation Market Garden.
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Innovative mobile app streamlines airfield assessment for airborne operations
The U.S. Air Force has introduced a new tool designed to streamline the process of assessing and certifying airfields for aircraft landings, particularly in austere environments. Developed by members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Innovation Team, the new mobile application enhances efficiency, reduces human error, and provides real-time […]
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Saber Junction 24 embodies train to win mindset
“Train to Win,” the driving force at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, where United States Army Soldiers along with its NATO allies and partners are pushing themselves to the limit to ensure they can succeed in any conflict. The “Train to Win” motto represents JMRC’s dedication to […]
Community, Events
Unterwegs – September 20, 2024
KERWE (VILLAGE FEST) SEP. 20–23, TOWN CENTER, WEILERBACH Enjoy a typical village fest, meet neighbors and new friends and help Weilerbach celebrate with live music, regional specialties and beverages. Also watch for signs and posters for other fests in your individual communities KINDERALTSTADTFEST SEP. 21, 12 A.M.–5 P.M., STOCKHAUSPLATZ/PLATZ DER […]
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Community Events – September 20, 2024
Rocktober Fest at Tavern on the Rock in Baumholder The Rheinlander Community Club is hosting Rocktober Fest Oct. 4 from 4-11 p.m. at the Tavern on the Rock, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Families are invited to attend! No registration necessary. $10 covers the entrance fee and first […]
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Thracian Summer 24: Another great year
U.S. Airmen with the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing from Ramstein Air Base, and U.S. Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group from Stuttgart, participated in exercise Thracian Summer 24 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Aug. 19 – 29.
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From Air Force to IMCOM: A legal legacy, a life of service
For more than two decades, Stephen Blewett has been a cornerstone of legal support for the Installation Management Command Europe, providing steadfast guidance and contributing significantly to the organization’s mission. As IMCOM-Europe’s first full-time legal advisor, Blewett has seen the organization evolve from its early days as the Installation Management […]
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Loadmaster in heat of Thracian Summer 24
The sun sits low in the evening sky, bathing the flightline in a warm, golden glow. Down the tarmac, looming giants sit tall, their gray skin in stark contrast with the impending sunset. These are C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. Their mission is to drop cargo, paratroopers and to fly with […]