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Biden thanks Vets for service, says nation has obligation to honor, support them

Biden thanks Vets for service, says nation has obligation to honor, support them

President Joe Biden thanked veterans for their service to the nation and their fellow Americans and emphasized that the nation must keep the faith with those who stepped up to defend the United States. Biden spoke at the Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, this morning. Vice President […]

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DOD lays out plan to implement National Defense Industrial Strategy

DOD lays out plan to implement National Defense Industrial Strategy

In January the Defense Department released the National Defense Industrial Strategy, a first-of-its kind roadmap detailing priorities for how the department would strengthen the defense industrial base — the collection of private sector companies of all sizes responsible for building military hardware and weapons systems. This week, the department released […]

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Louis Ludwig, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, left, and U.S. Air Force Col. Bret Echard, 86th Operations Group commander, right, greet Alan Meltzer, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires, U.S. Embassy Berlin, center, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 1, 2024. Echard and Ludwig both gave insight on the day-to-day operations and unique challenges faced by the 86th AW, which gave Meltzer a greater understanding of the Wing’s priorities and mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)

US Embassy Berlin officials tour Ramstein AB

86th Airlift Wing leadership gave U.S. Embassy Berlin officials a tour of the air traffic control tower at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 1.

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Medical Readiness Command, Europe conducts 2024 Health, Readiness Symposium

Medical Readiness Command, Europe conducts 2024 Health, Readiness Symposium

More than 300 U.S. military medical leaders, healthcare providers and civilian medical counterparts from across Europe, Africa and the continental United States took part in the 2024 Health and Readiness Symposium held Nov. 5–8 in Garmisch. The primary focus of the symposium was on building excellence in healthcare, innovation, and […]

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A U.S. Army soldier from 2nd Battalion, 2-227 Aviation Regiment, coordinates with the pilot of a HH-60M Blackhawk for takeoff during Operation Guardian Wings at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 23. OGW demonstrated the interoperability of Army and U.S. Air Force assets, reducing the time it takes to move patients from the battlefield to higher echelons of care. Photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers

86th AES, US Army conduct Operation Guardian Wings 2024

The 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron showcased a unique achievement during Operation Guardian Wings at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 23.

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, Third Air Force and Kaiserslautern Military Community commander, met with representatives from the Rheinland-Pfalz Ministry of the Interior, the Police Presidium Westpfalz and the KMC during the DUI campaign rollout at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 28, 2024. The meeting unveiled bilingual educational “Key Moment” DUI campaign materials in English and German. These include a series of posters, graphics and QR codes that lead to informational content to help educate and inform the viewers. The goal is to reduce DUI incidents in the KMC by raising awareness of German drinking limits, alternative transportation options and consequences of DUI offenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

German Polizei, Kaiserslautern Military Community unveil their “Key Moment” campaign to prevent, reduce regional DUI offenses

The Key Moment” DUI campaign was rolled out at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 28, 2024. The joint prevention and awareness campaign is part of a continuing partnership to promote safety.

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DOD, German Ministry of Defence enter into security of supply arrangement

DOD, German Ministry of Defence enter into security of supply arrangement

The Department of Defense entered into a bilateral, non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement with the Federal Ministry of Defence for the Federal Republic of Germany. The arrangement will enable both the U.S. and Germany to acquire the industrial resources they need to quickly meet defense requirements, resolve unanticipated disruptions that […]

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EUCOM conducts Phase II Reintegration exercise for returnees

EUCOM conducts Phase II Reintegration exercise for returnees

U.S. European Command recently conducted a Phase II Reintegration exercise designed to prepare DoD personnel and support teams for the return of individuals from captivity. The exercise, held at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center on Oct. 22–24, focused on the second phase of reintegration, which addresses the medical, psychological and emotional […]

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Secure your mobile device: USAG Rheinland-Pfalz offers cybersecurity tips for privacy protection

Secure your mobile device: USAG Rheinland-Pfalz offers cybersecurity tips for privacy protection

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an important time to understand the significance of protecting our digital lives. As we become increasingly reliant on technology, the need to safeguard our personal and professional information is more critical than ever. Mobile devices, in particular, hold a wealth of sensitive data that requires […]

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German SWAT members train in a casualty obstacle course while receiving Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Landstuhl, Germany, Oct. 10, 2024. The 16 German SWAT members training on the course had to crawl and maneuver through obstacles and terrain while simultaneously evacuating and treating a simulated patient. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)

86 MDG provides medical training for German SWAT members

The 86th Medical Group held a Tactical Combat Casualty Care training for 16 German SWAT members from eight states throughout Germany, at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 7-11.

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