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Knight’s Brigade, NATO partners, provide support in Alexandropolis

Knight’s Brigade, NATO partners, provide support in Alexandropolis

The 16th Sustainment Brigade, or “Knight’s Brigade,” has U.S. Army Soldiers in multiple countries across the European continent – including Greece.  Soldiers, alongside NATO partners, have been providing a Life Support Area (LSA) for the transient unit, 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade, in Alexandropolis, Greece. This LSA has multiple […]

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NATO demonstrates assurance in Albania with B-52 fly over

NATO demonstrates assurance in Albania with B-52 fly over

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – August 26, 2022

August 15 1:20 a.m.: Driving while impaired in Landstuhl 10:20 a.m.: Theft in Switzerland 1:40 p.m.: Animal bite in Rodenbach August 16 6:50 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern August 17 4:54 p.m.: Fire response on Vogelweh Family Housing Area 7:90 p.m.: Theft in Magny-le Hongre 9:05 p.m.: Major traffic […]

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Three U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, fly alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, over Poland, Aug. 10. The F-22 possesses a sophisticated sensor suite allowing the pilot to track, identify, shoot and kill air-to-air threats before being detected. It cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft, making it a highly strategic platform to support NATO Air Shielding. Photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long

US F-22s safeguard Alliance territory

F-22 Raptors assigned to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Łask Air Base, Poland are postured and ready to safeguard Alliance territory through Air Shielding and defend NATO’s eastern flank at a moment’s notice.

August 19, 2022 ×

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Austin visits US troops, meets with leaders in Latvia

Austin visits US troops, meets with leaders in Latvia

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited some of the 600 U.S. troops in Latvia and met with Latvian leaders to discuss ways to ensure the defense of an important NATO ally and to beef up deterrence against neighboring Russia. The secretary and Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks met […]

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Commentary: 86 Mission Support Group is Atlas Strong

Commentary: 86 Mission Support Group is Atlas Strong

When I found out I was going to be the Commander of the 86th Mission Support Group, I was beyond excited and knew I had landed my dream assignment. I had always wanted to lead a dynamic group in a challenging location, and really make a difference … then BAM! […]

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Allied Air Forces support emergency services in fighting wild fires

Allied Air Forces support emergency services in fighting wild fires

Allied air forces and armed forces are integrating their capabilities and equipment, assisting national efforts to extinguish wild fires raging in many countries helping protect populations and contain damages. “Aerial firefighting missions are among the most complex in aviation, as crews have to deal with the classic elements of water, […]

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‘Communication and Information’ career field changes name

‘Communication and Information’ career field changes name

On July 1, the “Communication and Information” career field changed its name to “Cyberspace and Information Technology.” “The career field name is in sync with the on-going shift in mission and overall focus of the cyberspace career field including military (officer and enlisted) and civilians,” said Lauren Knausenberger, Department of […]

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – August 19, 2022

August 8 6:12 p.m.: Accidental damage in Gerhardsbrunn August 9 10:15 a.m: Theft by fraud on Vogelweh Main Base August 10 8:30 a.m.: Theft in Huetschenhausen 2:03 p.m.: Assault on Landstuhl Regional MC August 11 2 a.m.: Theft in Kaiserslautern 9:30 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle in Landstuhl 3:10 p.m.: Major traffic […]

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, conduct an F-15 hot-pit refueling training with the 48th Maintenance Group at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 27, 2022. The training aids in expanding the squadron’s Agile Combat Employment capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Gibson)

435 AMF adds airframe to maintenance capabilities

Six members of the 435th Contingency Response Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Flight integrated with the 48th Maintenance Group for F-15 hot-pit refueling training at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, July 18-28.

August 12, 2022 ×