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Ramstein Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How software updates, patches keep your computer safe

We are all quite familiar with the situation. We log into our computers to work, read emails, or simply browse the web when suddenly, we receive a pop-up message informing us that it’s once again time to update our computer’s software. Ideally, we update the software and restart our computers […]

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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz welcomes new CSM during Assumption of Responsibilities ceremony

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz welcomes new CSM during Assumption of Responsibilities ceremony

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz welcomed its new senior enlisted leader during an assumption of responsibilities held at the Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh, Oct. 19. Command Sgt. Maj. Raymond Wrensch assumed his duties by receiving the command’s colors from Col. Reid Furman, USAG Rheinland-Pfalz commander. The colors are the command sergeant […]

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A UH-60 Blackhawk belonging to 1st Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade is downloaded from ARC Endurance at the port of Vlissingen, Netherlands, Oct 17.  Aircraft, vehicles, and equipment arrived in theater for a rotational deployment to build readiness, increase interoperability and enhance the bond between ally and partner militaries using multinational training events.

Dutch military, contractors provide port assistance for incoming US aviation brigade

More than 40 aircraft were received by 39th Transportation Battalion, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, with the support of Dutch military and civilian contractors at the port of Vlissingen, Netherlands, Oct. 17.

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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz hosts groundbreaking ceremony for new Baumholder family housing

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz hosts groundbreaking ceremony for new Baumholder family housing

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz hosted a groundbreaking ceremony marking the beginning construction of 64 new residence units for the Baumholder Military Community at Wetzel Kaserne Oct.18. The Army Family Housing project includes a new four-story apartment building with 12 three-bedroom apartments at Baumholder Family Housing on Smith Barracks, and 42 […]

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421 MMB M16 Qualification

421 MMB M16 Qualification

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U.S. Air Force Airmen, from the 86th Operations Support Squadron Joint Airdrop Inspection team, inspect a 32 foot-long cargo pallet holding ammo and teach U.S. Army Soldiers from the 601st Quartermaster Company, 173rd Airborne Brigade how to secure and load pallets properly at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 4, 2023. As part of a live fire exercise, the 601st QM Company worked with Team Ramstein to practice loading and moving weapons to Aviano Air Base, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

Ammo on the move

As part of a live fire exercise, the 601st Quartermaster Company, 173rd Airborne Brigade worked with Team Ramstein to practice loading and moving weapons to Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 4.

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Energy Action Month 2023 — Powering possibility

Energy Action Month 2023 — Powering possibility

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 […]

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AFSOC embraces extended reality to enhance readiness

AFSOC embraces extended reality to enhance readiness

Extended reality, or XR, is revolutionizing the way Air Force Special Operations Command is approaching training and readiness. XR is an umbrella term that encompasses virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality to create a spectrum of experiences that range from fully virtual environments to overlays of digital content onto […]

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OSI takes aim at laser pointers, aircraft safety

OSI takes aim at laser pointers, aircraft safety

As the Office of Special Investigations safeguards the Department of the Air Force, they are confronting a surge in incidents involving laser pointers, which pose significant threats to Air Force aircraft, especially at night. These seemingly harmless beams, often used for classroom presentations or amusing a house cat, can also […]

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21st TSC paves way for future sustainment operations with European tabletop exercise

21st TSC paves way for future sustainment operations with European tabletop exercise

U.S. Army Europe and Africa European Theater Sustainment Tabletop Exercise was hosted by 21st Theater Sustainment Command in Wiesbaden, Oct. 2-5, to focus on large-scale operations in a contested environment and soon synchronize efforts with joint and multinational partners. “I think what’s going on here in Europe is consequential,” said […]

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