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How the Army outfits wounded Soldiers for life after recovery

How the Army outfits wounded Soldiers for life after recovery

There are many moving parts to the Army Recovery Care Program, not the least of which is Adaptive Reconditioning. This includes equipment and logistics for Soldiers who want to recover and overcome their wounds, injury, or illness. “Part of our job is to help coaches, logistics folks, etc., work together […]

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ABC in KMC: Jeanne D’Arc

ABC in KMC: Jeanne D’Arc

You’ve certainly heard of Joan of Arc, or Jeanne D’Arc, the famous and heroic woman also known as the “Maid of Orléans.” There are ballads, operas, rock songs, a ballet and even an epic movie paying tribute to the courageous young woman who stood her ground six hundred years ago. […]

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How well do you know German license plates?

How well do you know German license plates?

Germany has a very special method of issuing license plates depending on where you live. Unlike in the United States, where plates are issued according to states with different colors or designs. In Germany all plates are designed with black letters on a white background, they have a D (Deutschland) […]

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Unterwegs - January 26, 2024

Unterwegs – January 26, 2024

KAISERSLAUTERN ON ICE JAN. 27 – MAR. 17, MESSEPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN Attention ice-skating fans! A mobile ice-skating rink will be opened in Kaiserslautern officially starting Jan. 27. There will be curling events every Monday evening, interactive shows for children on Sundays and a Kinderfasching event on Feb. 13. Hot drinks, crepes […]

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Medal of Honor: Marine Corps Sgt. Richard Binder

Medal of Honor: Marine Corps Sgt. Richard Binder

Like many men born in the mid-1800s, Marine Corps Sgt. Richard Binder immigrated to America to find better opportunities. By the time the Civil War came around, the U.S. was his adopted home, and he was ready to fight for it. Binder earned his stripes on ships throughout the war, […]

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GACO Corner: Beware of internet scams

GACO Corner: Beware of internet scams

by German American Community Office Recently, we have been contacted by individuals who have fallen victim to internet scams. In some cases, the victims tried to buy an object from an alleged U.S. military member, transferred money and never received what they paid for. Other cases include building a romantic […]

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Community Events - January 26, 2024

Community Events – January 26, 2024

Valentine’s Bazaar The Valentine’s Bazaar is a shopper’s paradise for all your shopping needs. Join Family & MWR from Friday, Feb. 9 to Sunday, Feb. 11 at the Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Hours of shopping are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and […]

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History Corner - January 26, 2024

History Corner – January 26, 2024

The 86th Tactical Fighter Wing was based at Zweibrücken Air Base from 1969 to 1973. It  swapped locations with the 26th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing as part of “Creek Action” and returned to Ramstein Air Base Jan. 31, 1973, to become the base’s operating unit flying F-4Es.

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Housing Hype - Energy Conservation Tips

Housing Hype – Energy Conservation Tips

Energy conservation and climate change has become a constant discussion over the past few years. So, why should you be passionate about conserving energy in your home?  Well, this boils down to two fundamental reasons: To save money and to reduce the amount of damage caused to the environment. Whether […]

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Firefighters assigned to the 39th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct a simulated unconscious pilot rescue operation during a crash, damaged, or disabled aircraft recovery exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 8.

US, Turkish Airmen conduct first combined CDDAR exercise with TurAF F-16

The 39th Maintenance Squadron facilitated the first crash, damaged, or disabled aircraft recovery training exercise with a Turkish air force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 8.

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