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Soldiers put down their arms to raise others up

Soldiers put down their arms to raise others up

About 140 Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade arrived at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 2, to help with Operation Allies Refuge. Through Operation Allies Refuge, the Army is providing temporary housing, medical, and logistical support to the Department of State and the Department […]

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A U.S. Air Force Airman administers mumps, measles and rubella, and chickenpox vaccines to a child evacuee awaiting onward travel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 18, 2021. Ramstein established two centers where evacuees can volunteer to receive the vaccine to protect them from contracting MMR and varicella. Medical professionals administered varicella and MMR vaccines to more than 3,000 evacuees on the first day of mass vaccinations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Nothstine)

ROB, RAB medical professionals administer MMR vaccines

Medical professionals assigned to Ramstein Air Base and Rhine Ordnance Barracks began mass administering mumps, measles and rubella, and chickenpox vaccines to Afghan evacuees awaiting onward travel.

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German air force officer helps evacuees using personal insight

German air force officer helps evacuees using personal insight

A German service member assigned to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is supporting the humanitarian evacuation from Afghanistan in a way that few can. German air force Lt. Col. Nader Samadi, NATO Allied Air Command deputy commander of the air liaison element — fluent in English, German and Farsi — […]

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Kapaun: The man behind the namesake

Kapaun: The man behind the namesake

Most people pronounce it Kuh-pone, but the proper pronunciation is Kuh-pawn. Your first exposure to Kapaun Air Station is likely picking up your inbound vehicle. Why is this small plot of land, on a hill overlooking Vogelweh, called Kapaun? The station is named after Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army […]

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An evacuee, right, and Ben Furqueion, 86th Force Support Squadron business operations flight chief, left, wash rice during food prep at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 13, 2021. The evacuees made a meal for the 786th Force Support Squadron and the 86th Force Support Squadron staff to demonstrate the kind of spices and ingredients used in a customary Afghan dish. Evacuees receive temporary lodging, food and water, and access to medical care at Ramstein while awaiting transportation to other transient locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Milton Hamilton)

Outreach program aims to bring taste of home to Afghans

In an attempt to provide a taste of home, personnel assigned to the 86th Force Support Squadron and the 786th Force Support Squadron met with evacuees to gain a better understanding of traditional Afghan meal preparation.

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AGE Airmen support evacuees

AGE Airmen support evacuees

The 86th Maintenance Squadron’s Aerospace Ground Equipment flight plays a vital role in sustaining key infrastructure and basic necessities for evacuees during Operation Allies Refuge. The AGE flight’s normal operations consist of providing vital components and ground equipment for the Airmen on the flightline, such as the generators that provide […]

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Community Events - September 24, 2021

Community Events – September 24, 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. Baumholder Warrior Zone Halloween Gala This Halloween Themed Costume Ball is from 6 p.m. to midnight, Oct. 29. with […]

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LRC Rheinland-Pfalz drivers testing supports entire community during Afghan evacuee mission

LRC Rheinland-Pfalz drivers testing supports entire community during Afghan evacuee mission

With so many organizations and individuals supporting the Afghan evacuee mission at Ramstein Air Base and Rhine Ordnance Barracks, it’s really no surprise the ripple effect from all this support can be felt across the Kaiserslautern Military Community. One ripple — which is more of a wave — is effecting […]

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Sky is the limit

Sky is the limit

A young girl’s eyes lit up as three U.S. Air Force pilots spoke about their experience of flying. She asked questions one after the other to learn as much as she could, in hopes to one day be a pilot just like them. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Melissa Dombrock, […]

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U.S. Air Force Captain Todd Locke, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight commander, poses for a photo during Operation Allies Refuge at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sep. 5, 2021. Locke is the director of operations and oversees all activities related to one of the Pod’s housing evacuees from Afghanistan on Ramstein’s flightline. This includes packaging/distribution of food, security, and general day-to-day events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb S. Kimmell)

EOD to POD

Capt. Todd Locke, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight commander, is the “Pod Boss” for OAR, who oversees all activities inside each Pod, including the packaging and distributing of food, security, sanitation, and events.

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