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History Corner – May 17, 2024

History Corner – May 17, 2024

Flight Nurses served on the same aircraft that paratroopers jumped from. The USAAF quickly saw the value of air evacuation squadrons who flew on the same aircraft that transported troops and supplies. Because the aircraft used for air evacuation also transported military supplies, the aircraft could not display the Red […]

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Community Events – May 17, 2024

Community Events – May 17, 2024

24/7 Fitness Access Now Available Want to work out on your time? 24/7 Service is now available at the following USAG Rheinland-Pfalz facilities: Kleber Physical Fitness Center, Landstuhl Physical Fitness Center; Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center; Rhine Ordnance Barracks Physical Fitness Center; and Sembach Physical Fitness Center. To access these facilities […]

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, is greeted by friends after completing his fini-flight in a C-130J Super-Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, May 7. The fini-flight signifies the end of an aviator’s time with their assigned unit or the last time they will fly in that particular aircraft. Photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty

86 AW commander bids farewell during fini-flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, completed his fini-flight in a C-130J Super-Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, May 7.

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ABC in KMC: Napoleon on Kaiserstrasse

ABC in KMC: Napoleon on Kaiserstrasse

Many a member of the Kaiserslautern Military Community has driven down B40/B37 that runs from Saarbrücken to Mainz. It is referred to as “Kaiserstrasse” in several towns within Kaiserslautern County, such as the main street in Landstuhl. But, did you know that the road plays a significant historical role in […]

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A team of medics from the U.S. Air Force, Belgian Armed Forces and Slovakian Armed Forces stabilize a casualty simulator for surgical procedures during a training scenario May 3, 2024, at Bakonykúti Training Area, Hungary, during Vigorous Warrior 24. Casualty simulators allow medical personnel to practice invasive procedures with realistic tactile responses that would otherwise be impractical on human patients during training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Peter Thompson)

Multinational Medical Team sees patients during Vigorous Warrior

Vigorous Warrior allows NATO Allies and partners to work alongside one another, enabling crossflow of information which helps improve tactics while enhancing relationships between participating countries

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Ramstein hosts career summit

Ramstein hosts career summit

Every day is someone’s last day in uniform. That’s why Ramstein Air Base hosted a career summit on April 23. This year’s career summit provided a valuable opportunity for transitioning service members, veterans, caregivers and military spouses to enhance their marketability in the job market. The summit featured a series […]

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Sankt Goar 2024 cleanup

Sankt Goar 2024 cleanup

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Selflessness, service — Airman credits volunteerism for growth, success

Selflessness, service — Airman credits volunteerism for growth, success

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Walker, 86th Communications Squadron network operations technician, is tasked with the vital responsibility of overseeing ticketing systems and network enclaves. The job isn’t just about managing technology; it’s about ensuring the smooth flow of communication that keeps the base running. However, Walker’s contributions extend far […]

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86 FSS hosts annual Military Spouse Appreciation Day event

86 FSS hosts annual Military Spouse Appreciation Day event

The 86th Force Support Squadron Military and Family Readiness Center partnered with the 86th Airlift Wing Chapel and the Community Care Partners to host the fourth Annual Military Spouse Appreciation Day event, on Ramstein Air Base, May 3. First observed in 1984, Military Spouse Appreciation Day recognizes the importance of […]

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USAG RP honors dedicated employees at quarterly recognition ceremony

USAG RP honors dedicated employees at quarterly recognition ceremony

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz hosted its quarterly employee awards and recognition ceremony at the Rheinlander Community Center in Baumholder, April 26. The event is held to honor, acknowledge, and celebrate the dedicated individuals within the garrison who have devoted their lives to the noble calling of service. “Whether part of […]

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