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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 435th Security Forces Squadron and 435th Contingency Response Squadron jump from a C-130J Super Hercules over Ramstein Air Base, May 26. The Airmen practiced airborne insertion into the base for Agile Wolf 20-04. Agile Wolf 20-04 is an exercise designed to sharpen the 435th Contingency Response Group’s tactics, techniques and procedures for establishing expeditionary airfields on demand.

Agile Wolf 20-04: 435 CRG drops into Ramstein

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 435th Security Forces Squadron and 435th Contingency Response Squadron jump from a C-130J Super Hercules over Ramstein Air Base, May 26. The Airmen practiced airborne insertion into the base for Agile Wolf 20-04.

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Team 725 AMS Moves the Mission “By the Horns!”

As Spain became one of the biggest European hotspots for the COVID crisis, it was only a matter of time before the first case appeared at Naval Station Rota. Units quickly moved to minimum manning, shift work and physical distancing, and responded to the needs of the arriving aircrews.

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Military families cheer and wave American flags for first responders during a Heroes through Housing event at Vogelweh Military Complex and Kapaun Air Station, May 22. A convoy of 17 first responder vehicles made its way through military family housing to raise morale. The 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron, which oversees security for nine installations, organized the event.

Military families cheer on first responders

Military families cheer and wave American flags for first responders during a Heroes through Housing event at Vogelweh Military Complex and Kapaun Air Station, May 22. A convoy of 17 first responder vehicles made its way through military family housing to raise morale.

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Mr. Rainer Mueller, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron installation management flight chief, poses for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, May 20. Throughout his career, Mueller, a local national, was responsible for all environmental, property and support agreements within the Kaiserslautern Military Community. On May 31 he retired after 44 years of service with the U.S. Air Force.

Local legend retires after 44 years of USAF service

Mr. Rainer Mueller, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron installation management flight chief, retired after 44 years of faithful service with the U.S. Air Force at Ramstein Air Base, May 31.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, discusses fuels operations at Ramstein Air Base, May 16. Castro was recognized as Airlifter of the Week, a program highlighting outstanding Airmen in the 86th Airlift Wing.

Airlifter of the Week: Helping COVID-19 patients fly

Much like Airmen, aircraft need support. One kind of support comes in the form of fuel.

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Air and missile defense crewmembers, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command, ready their Avenger short-range air defense missile systems on Shipton Kaserne, Ansbach, April 30 prior to conducting training.

“We Attack” battalion maintains combat proficiency during COVID-19

With the mission of providing short-range air defense, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (5-4 ADAR), 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command, continues to train during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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American children remembered in annual memorial service

American children remembered in annual memorial service

Leaders from the Kaiserslautern Military Community and city of Kaiserslautern gathered for the annual Kindergraves memorial service at the Kaiserslautern Main Cemetery, Kaiserslautern, May 16.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor J. Eide, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron quality assurance inspector, explains what it takes to receive the 721st AMXS Knucklebuster Award at his home in Hütschenhausen, May 20. Eide received his award Jan. 2019, as a senior airman working as a hydraulics technician.

Putting people first: 721 MXS NCO secures Air Force level award

Growing up in Harrisburg, South Dakota, Staff Sgt. Taylor Eide worked for his father at a local hardware shop, and admired his management style of always looking out for his employees.

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Buck Buchikas, USAG Rheinland-Pfalz S3/5/7 security office, makes sure the proper part of a potential garrison employee’s finger can be scanned. Once a potential employee receives a tentative employment offer, fingerprints are the first thing needed.

Fingerprinting services help prospective employees move into system during pandemic

When some think of being fingerprinted, the scenario usually involves running afoul of the law. But for those being fingerprinted by the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz S3/5/7 Security Office, it could mean employment.

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Education

DAR honors local seniors for good citizenship

DAR honors local seniors for good citizenship

The Palatinate Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution are pleased to recognize three local seniors from the graduating class of 2020 with the prestigious Good Citizens Award. These students have consistently demonstrated the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism to an outstanding degree.

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