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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Group put sheets of fiber reinforced polymer together to temporarily repair simulated damage during an airfield repair demonstration at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 24. The 86th CEG repaired a 30-foot-wide crater using fiber-reinforced polymer mats, nine vehicles, 18 pieces of equipment and only 14 personnel instead of repairing the damage with a standard Rapid Airfield Damage Repair kit. Photos by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner

HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA holds multinational airfield repair demonstration

German air force members and U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Group worked together on a two-day airfield repair demonstration at Ramstein Air Base, Aug 24.

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GACO Corner: Traffic Circles

GACO Corner: Traffic Circles

Welcome to our informational series on driving in Germany. Last week we discussed idling of engines. This week our driving topic is when and correctly driving in a traffic circle. The same rules for traffic circles apply in Germany and the U.S. We were asked from multiple people to share […]

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Breaking ground, breaking a sweat: Rheinland-Pfalz soldiers first to conquer ACFT in state-of-the-art functional fitness training center

Breaking ground, breaking a sweat: Rheinland-Pfalz soldiers first to conquer ACFT in state-of-the-art functional fitness training center

Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz and the 624th Movement Control Detachment, conducted the Army Combat Fitness Test using the recently upgraded Functional Fitness Training Center on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Aug. 9. The HHC Rheinland-Pfalz and 624th teams are the first units to conduct the ACFT […]

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21st Theater Sustainment Command leads Women’s Equality Day observances

21st Theater Sustainment Command leads Women’s Equality Day observances

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command hosted two events in honor of Women’s Equality Day, hosted by the 7th Mission Support Command at the Armstrong Club on Aug. 18, and the 16th Sustainment Brigade at the Wagon Wheel Theater on Aug. 24. Women’s Equality Day is celebrated across the nation on […]

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MPEP unites mission partners across globe

MPEP unites mission partners across globe

The Military Personnel Exchange Program held its annual forum in Frankfurt, Aug. 14-17. The conference brought together 47 exchange officers from 10 countries across the globe. During the forum, each exchange officer had face-to-face time with each other and new leadership, gathered for a commander’s call, and completed required administrative […]

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Service Culture Spotlight: Julie Stevens

Service Culture Spotlight: Julie Stevens

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz highlights Julie Stephens for Service Culture Spotlight! Calling Manitowoc, Wisconsin, her hometown, Julie serves as a generalist for Army Community Service. Her primary duties include running the volunteer program and the Army Family Action Plan. As the Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator, Julie trains organization points of […]

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Community

An addition to the Family — birth registry in Landstuhl

An addition to the Family — birth registry in Landstuhl

Having a baby is an exciting time in the life of a young family.  If your child is born in Germany, then there are a number of steps to keep in mind to ensure proper documentation and for the application of a passport. The Registry Office (Standes-amt) in Landstuhl is […]

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Kaiserslautern welcomes new Lord Mayor

Kaiserslautern welcomes new Lord Mayor

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Community, Events

Community Events - September 1, 2023

Community Events – September 1, 2023

2023 ROBtoberfest-Reserve your seat now! USAG Rheinland-Pfalz will host one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, the two-day ROBtoberfest Sep. 8 from 7 to 11 p.m. and Saturday, Sep. 9, from 1 to 5 p.m. The event will take place at the Family and MWR Special Events […]

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History Corner - September 1, 2023

History Corner – September 1, 2023

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