News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
This National Black History Month, we celebrate the vast contributions of Black Americans to our country and recognize that Black history is American history and that Black culture, stories, and triumphs are at the core of who we are as a Nation. The soul of America is what makes us […]
Robert D. Gaylor, the fifth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, passed away Jan. 17, at the age of 93. Gaylor’s career spanned nearly 31 years, leaving a legacy of service, leadership and dedication. “CMSAF Gaylor was a pillar of our Air Force,” said Chief Master Sgt. of the […]
by David Vergun
Department of Defense News
Preface “I bet you never imagined the Air Force would bring you here.” On several occasions, this or something very similar was said to me during a recent TDY I was on. And they were right. In mid-August, I left for a TDY that most service members, let alone Airmen, […]
Put away your portable air conditioning units for those long summer days and take out your space heater. Or better yet, let me tell you about a few tips on how to use conventional radiators. Every October, the Department of the Air Force empowers installations to bring attention to energy […]
The Defense Department is calling on the military community to help prevent abuse and support victims as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is recognized annually in October. This national observance was created to raise awareness about how to report domestic abuse and encourages community members to speak up […]
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the diverse history of generations of Latinos, whose aspirations and achievements have shaped the soul of our Nation. I have often said that America can be defined in one word: possibilities. The Hispanic community has always embodied that ideal. It lives in the […]
September is Suicide Awareness Month. A month dedicated to raising awareness on the efforts to lower suicide rates in our country. Eight years ago, I didn’t know there was a month dedicated to this. I had just been struck by, so far, the biggest heartbreak of my life: losing my […]
The Defense Department remains relentlessly committed to the health and welfare of the total force, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said today as she recognized the people behind DOD’s suicide prevention efforts. Providing supportive and protective environments is a top priority at the highest reaches of the Pentagon, Hicks said […]
I vividly remember my family and I being welcomed to the 700th Contracting Squadron in June of 2022 when I took command last summer. It was such a humbling experience, and I felt an enormous responsibility being tasked to lead the largest contracting cquadron in United States Air Forces in […]
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