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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Melchiori, 435th Security Forces contingency response team leader, briefs an aircrew from the 37th Airlift Squadron and 435th Contingency Response Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 30, 2020. Briefs such as this keep everyone on the same page prior to a mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales)

Ramstein humanitarian efforts: More than just ‘drop and go’

To provide the world’s greatest tactical airlift expertise anytime, anywhere, to the United States, our allies and to those in need: such is the mission of the 37th Airlift Squadron. “The 37th has been really busy over the summer,” said Lt. Col. Beau Tresemer, 37th AS director of operations. “COVID-19 […]

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Pascal Borgman, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communication navigation system journeyman, signals a 10k forklift driver during a multi-capable Airmen lift-and-shift training exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 30. Each Airman took turns spotting other drivers and familiarizing themselves with the forklift operations.

721 AMOG Airmen job swap

Select Airmen participated in a lift-and-shift training exercise at Ramstein Air Base on Sept. 29, which was designed to enhance skills vital to contingency operations while preparing Airmen to conduct tasks outside their normal scope of their responsibilities. The training enables the 721st Air Mobility Operations Group to use small specialized […]

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4 ASOG, 435 CRG conduct airborne insertion training

4 ASOG, 435 CRG conduct airborne insertion training

FLÖRSHEIM-DALSHEIM — Airmen assigned to units within the 4th Air Support Operations Group and 435th Contingency Response Group conducted a joint airborne insertion over Alzey Dropzone, Sept. 30. The training allowed Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, Defenders, and other air support and contingency response Airmen to hone the skills needed to […]

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Italian Air Force Senior Airman Grittani Onofrio, Joint Terminal Attack Controller, engages in a training scenario utilizing the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Warfare Center’s JTAC domed simulator at the Warfare Center’s facility in Einsiedlerhof, Germany, Sept. 18, 2020. The Airmen conducted the scenario in preparation for exercise Spartan Warrior 20-9. For SW 20-9, the Warfare Center pulled participants from Geilenkirchen, Germany, for the NATO Airborne Warning and Control System; Netherlands’ Control Reporting Centers; MQ-9 operators from Creech Air Force Base, Nevada; and other entities to include fighter assets from France. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

Spartan Warrior 20-9: NATO strengthens air power through distributed training

In an effort to strengthen distributed training capabilities, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Warfare Center hosted a multinational exercise at their facility and various facilities around the world, Sept. 22-28.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Anthony,  86th Communications Squadron cyber vulnerability management supervisor, sits on the 86th CS throne, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 14, 2020. Anthony coordinated an effort to salvage valuable data servers, saving $265 million in assets for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Noah D. Coger)

Quick thinking saves USAFE data center

A Staff Sergeant from the 86th Communications Squadron was named Airlifter of the Week for his leadership, quick thinking and coordination which prevented an equipment failure in United States Air Force Europe’s largest data center.

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USAFE – AFAFRICA colonel inducted to Society of American Military Engineers Academy of Fellows

Col. Anthony Higdon, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa deputy director of logistics, engineering and force protection, was inducted into the Society of American Military Engineers Academy of Fellows during a virtual ceremony on Sept. 16. The professional organization was established in 1920 following WWI to build […]

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Community, Events

Community events

Flea Market at Armstrong’s Club Whether you are new to the area and looking to fill your home with some treasures or you need to make some room after all the online shopping the past few months, you won’t want to miss out on the Flea Market Oct. 24 in […]

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Chalk up the night

Chalk up the night

Landstuhl Elementary School PTSA hosted their first event of the school year on Sept. 23.  Fun was had by all at “Chalk Up the Night!” The evening’s festivities included a live DJ and a Zumba instructor to keep everyone on their feet. Families used their creative sides to decorate the […]

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Postal employees urge early holiday mailing, ask for volunteers

Postal employees urge early holiday mailing, ask for volunteers

As with many things in life right now, the COVID-19 pandemic is also affecting mail service around the world. U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz postal employees are expecting a busier-than-normal holiday mail season. They want two things for the holidays: Customers to mail their packages early and volunteers to help out […]

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Medical Airman seeks leadership opportunities, earns Airlifter of the Week

Medical Airman seeks leadership opportunities, earns Airlifter of the Week

An 86th Medical Group Airman was selected as Airlifter of the Week for his role in managing the 86th Medical Group COVID-19 screening area at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 24. Tech. Sgt. Pedro De Los Santos, 86th MDG COVID-19 operations senior enlisted leader, excelled by leading a group of augmentees […]

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