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ABC in KMC: Kindergraves

ABC in KMC: Kindergraves

From 1952 to 1971 American infants, born at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center or at German hospitals nearby, who passed away at birth or shortly after, were laid to rest at the main cemetery in Kaiserslautern (Waldfriedhof) adjacent to U.S. Army Daenner Kaserne. At that time, many military members did not […]

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US, Canadian forces conduct first-ever two-way blood swap

US, Canadian forces conduct first-ever two-way blood swap

Members of the United States Air Force and Canadian Air Force exchanged whole blood for the first time between May 5 and 6, at Bakonykúti Training Area, Hungary, during Vigorous Warrior 24. The inaugural transfer occurred following coordination between the two contingencies at NATO’s largest dedicated multinational medical exercise. On […]

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435th AGOW Airmen take part in transformative experience

435th AGOW Airmen take part in transformative experience

Members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing recently took part in a deeply enriching five-day journey to Romania that blended spiritual growth with community service. The trip included hands-on service projects, cultural exploration, and daily sessions devoted to spiritual discussions, providing a memorable experience for all involved. “This trip […]

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Unterwegs – May 17, 2024

KINDERGRAVES CEREMONY MAY 18, 10 A.M.–NOON, DAENNER CHAPEL/MAIN CEMETARY KAISERSLAUTERN Each spring following Mother’s Day, a memorial ceremony is sponsored by the Kaiserslautern Kindergraves Memorial Foundation in cooperation with the Kaiserslautern Military Community and Kaiserslautern city officials. Floral wreaths are placed at the front monument and a candle lighting ceremony […]

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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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