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USAG RP’s Army Substance Abuse Program honored

USAG RP’s Army Substance Abuse Program honored

The Department of Defense held its annual Suicide Prevention Recognition Ceremony in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon Sep. 6. Hosted by the Defense Human Resources Activity, the ceremony recognized installation programs from U.S. Army Garrison, Rheinland-Pfalz, Kaiserslautern, Germany; Guam Army National Guard, Barrigada, Guam; Marine Aircraft Group 12, […]

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U.S., Dutch, and German Soldiers head towards a Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules to conduct a free fall jump during Falcon Leap 23 at Eindhoven Airport, Netherlands, Sep. 14. FALE23 is a Royal Dutch Military led, multinational, joint technical airborne exercise designed to enhance interoperability of participating NATO airborne forces and aircrews in personnel and equipment parachuting operations in Arnhem, Netherlands, Sep. 2-17. Falcon Leap is NATO’s largest technical airborne exercise which will also include ceremonies commemorating the 79th anniversary of Operation Market Garden. Photo by Spc. Samuel Signor

Falcon Leap exercise unites paratroopers from across NATO

Paratroopers from 11 different nations came together to conduct a two-week airborne exercise titled Falcon Leap, culminating with a static line jump onto the Ginkelse Heide drop zone at Arnhem, Netherlands, Sep. 2-17.

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Air Force One lands for refueling at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 8. Ramstein AB serves as a key hub for aircraft and personnel supporting missions throughout U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and U.S. European Command’s areas of responsibility.

Team Ramstein Refuels Air Force One

Air Force One refueled at Ramstein Air Force Base, Sep. 8. As the global gateway, Ramstein AB served as a key hub for the presidential aircraft in its travels worldwide.

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Falcon Leap 2023

Falcon Leap 2023

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IRO kicks off National Suicide Prevention Month at Ramstein AB

IRO kicks off National Suicide Prevention Month at Ramstein AB

The 86th Airlift Wing Integrated Resiliency Office hosted a kick-off event to begin National Suicide Prevention Month at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 7. The observance month kicked off with a play called ‘Second Chances,’ which is designed to help service members and civilians understand the warning signs of self harm […]

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Commentary: Hicks underscores DOD’s commitment to suicide prevention

Commentary: Hicks underscores DOD’s commitment to suicide prevention

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 […]

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek C. France, Third Air Force commander, coins Airmen assigned to the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, assigned to Spangdahlem Air Base, at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 30. Airmen from the 86th LRS and the 52nd LRS were recognized for developing specialized technology in order to carry out their duties safely and effectively. Photo by Airman First Class Olivia Sampson

3 AF Commander visits 86 LRS, recognizes Airmen

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek C. France, Third Air Force commander, recognized Airmen for developing specialized technology in order to carry out their duties safely and effectively.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Bujacich, 4th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron Tactical Air Control Party controller, relays flight information during the multinational exercise, Astral Knight 23 Part 6 in Rovaniemi, Finland, Aug. 22. Through collaborative efforts with Allies and Partners, the U.S. works to provide forces with the capabilities they need to combat current and future threats.

86 AW connects USAF, Allies, partners for Astral Knight 23-6

The 86th Airlift Wing participated in Astral Knight 23 Part 6, an exercise aimed to demonstrate proactive and reactive Agile Combat Employment deployments.

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Port Operations in Esbjerg showcase interoperability between Denmark, UK, US

Port Operations in Esbjerg showcase interoperability between Denmark, UK, US

ESBJERG, Denmark — The Motor Vessel ARC Endurance delivered an estimated 800 vehicles and pieces of equipment, including the M1A2 Abrams SEP-V3, M2 Bradley, and the M88A Recovery Vehicle, belonging to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division deployed to Europe, at the port in Esbjerg, Denmark, on […]

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DAF unveils art commemorating 75 years of Air and Space Power

DAF unveils art commemorating 75 years of Air and Space Power

Department of the Air Force senior leaders presided over a ceremony unveiling commemorative wall art titled, “A Shared Foundation; Celebrating 75 Years of Air and Space Power,” at the Pentagon Aug. 29. DAF celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Air and Space heritage in September 2022 and commissioned the art to […]

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