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U.S. Space Force Capt. Justine Pescetello-Parr, 603rd Air Operations Center space weapons operator, helps distribute utensils to evacuees at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 31, 2021. Volunteers work around the clock to support evacuees during their time at Ramstein. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

US Space Force provides support during Operation Allies Refuge

U.S. Space Force Guardians from the 603rd Air Operations Center, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Space Center, are volunteering around-the-clock to support Operation Allies Refuge.

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Army spouse arrives in Europe, immediately makes lasting impact on people’s lives

Army spouse arrives in Europe, immediately makes lasting impact on people’s lives

Certain people are able to light up a room just by walking through the door. For the 405th Army Field Support Brigade, one Army spouse has been able to do just that — but in her case she does it for an entire battalion and now hundreds, if not thousands […]

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86 CS brings 5G to RAB

86 CS brings 5G to RAB

The 86th Communications Squadron, with the help of the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron and Vodaphone, activated a one-of-a-kind, 5G mobile cell truck at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 3. For Operation Allies Refuge to run efficiently, Airmen need internet access along the flightline to perform their duties and assist evacuees to […]

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CBCS provides mission readiness to OAR, Ramstein

CBCS provides mission readiness to OAR, Ramstein

Combat Communication Squadrons from all over the U.S. Air Force participate in Operation Allies Refuge while maintaining communication capabilities through Ramstein Air Base, since the beginning of the operation. Airmen from the 291st, 292nd and 147th CBCS have been on a temporary duty assignment to Ramstein since April. Originally sent […]

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‘Overclocked’ garrison operations team works behind the scenes

‘Overclocked’ garrison operations team works behind the scenes

In the world of computer gaming, the best personal computers are rigs with the ability to process massive amounts of data and turn that into breakneck performance and victory. The central processing unit, or CPU, which runs the whole show, usually dictates performance. As the focus of Operation Allies Refuge […]

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That’s a wrap with Thracian Summer 2021

That’s a wrap with Thracian Summer 2021

Approximately 250 U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing from Ramstein Air Base, and the 57th Rescue Squadron from Aviano Air Base, Italy, participated in the multinational exercise, Thracian Summer 2021, Aug. 20 – Sept. 3. The exercise was designed to test […]

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86 VRS keeps OAR rolling

86 VRS keeps OAR rolling

The 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron has been a major asset for evacuees seeking resettlement locations during Operation Allies Refuge. The unit’s assistance in OAR started even before the evacuees arrived as they helped transport aircrew to help with evacuation efforts in Afghanistan. “It was hectic,” Staff Sgt. Cole Dredge, 86th […]

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Community Events - September 10, 2021

Community Events – September 10, 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. Use Your Voice: Submit ideas to improve your community Army Family Action Plan provides Soldiers, Army Civilians, Family members, […]

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LRC-Ansbach employee works straight through night to support OAR

LRC-Ansbach employee works straight through night to support OAR

When the call goes out for help, Soldiers answer. And that’s just what Soldier for Life Wes Johnson did when he received the call, recently. Johnson, who served as a Soldier from 1988 to 1992, was at home relaxing when Logistics Readiness Center-Ansbach Director Ruth Brock called him. It was […]

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An evacuee child throws a ball during Operation Allies Refuge at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 3, 2021. U.S. Air Force Airmen, U.S. Soldiers, and volunteers are working around the clock to provide evacuees resources spanning from basic necessities such as food, showers, and shelter, all the way to resources such as reuniting family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kiaundra Miller)

US military, joint agencies provide aid to Operation Allies Refuge

U.S. Air Force Airmen, U.S. Army soldiers and other agencies joined forces at Ramstein Air Base, in providing services to Afghan evacuees during Operation Allies Refuge throughout the month of August and September.

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