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Medical command Soldier reflects on time as Army nurse

Medical command Soldier reflects on time as Army nurse

The U.S. Army Nurse Corps anniversary on Feb. 2 celebrates Army nurses who have served honorably in a variety of situations, from war to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, as well as in times of peace. The nurse corps was formally recognized on Feb. 2, 1901. For Capt. Ashley […]

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Community, Events

Community Events

Community Events

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. No Cook Fridays in February at the Rheinlander Convention Center Celebrate the end of the work week with a […]

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Camp Simba enriches education for Kenyan students

Camp Simba enriches education for Kenyan students

American cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Members of Camp Simba Manda Bay have put Mead’s words into practice and changed the lives of about 120 students in […]

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Regional Health Command Europe Soldiers compete for Army Best Medic title

Regional Health Command Europe Soldiers compete for Army Best Medic title

Since winning the 2020 Regional Health Command Europe Best Medic competition back in November, Sgt. Michael Metcalf and Spc. Walter Galdamez from U.S. Army Medical Department Activity-Bavaria have been hard at work training for the Army competition. The 2021 Command Sgt. Maj. Jack L. Clark Jr. U.S. Army Best Medic […]

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Physical therapy: Run, walk, run again

Physical therapy: Run, walk, run again

In all my life, I never thought I’d need physical therapy. Sure, I struggled with some aspects of exercising. Not everyone’s built the same. Despite that, I was still surprised when my shins and back decided to give out on me during a regular physical training session. Imagine burning-hot jagged […]

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carl Wheaton, 86th Comptroller Squadron non-commissioned officer of customer service finance, poses for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 14, 2021. Wheaton has educated 1,200 newcomers during 42 in-processing briefs since his arrival in September 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

Airlifter of the Week: Money matters

Tech. Sgt. Carl Wheaton, non-commissioned officer of customer service at the 86th Comptroller Squadron, was recognized Jan. 14 as Airlifter of the Week, an award recognizing outstanding Airmen across the 86th Airlift Wing.

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Indispensable Army volunteers flex to needs during pandemic

Indispensable Army volunteers flex to needs during pandemic

Volunteers are an indispensable asset in an overseas military community, even during the pandemic, according to U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz volunteer organizers. Now, tracking volunteer hours has been made simpler thanks to a new website championed by the garrison’s FMWR team. “All of the garrison organizations are on there, along […]

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Public Affairs: behind the scenes

Public Affairs: behind the scenes

         

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Soldiers team together for culinary excellence in Germany

Soldiers team together for culinary excellence in Germany

The 55th Quartermaster Company (Field Feeding Company) hosted an award ceremony to recognize culinary specialists of the “Titans” team who competed and won the U.S. Army Europe-level Philip A. Connelly Competition at Baumholder, Jan. 8. “We’re a very industry-led MOS (Military Occupation Specialties), and things like this help individuals who […]

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Operation GRIT 2021 toolkit: Continuing to develop resiliency, relationships

Operation GRIT 2021 toolkit: Continuing to develop resiliency, relationships

In late 2018, Operation GRIT was implemented across U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa bases. It replaced facilitator-led training for a more hands-on approach from frontline supervisors and commanders to enable more meaningful conversations in small group discussions using Check 6 topics. “We remain steadfast in our […]

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