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Spartan Warrior 22-9: integration, interoperability

Spartan Warrior 22-9: integration, interoperability

Ten Allied nations participated in Spartan Warrior, a simulated multilateral exercise, hosted by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Warfare Center at Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Sep. 26-29. The semi-annual training allows participants to explore a simulated tactical environment using available assets and integrating with other nations. […]

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General says Air Force modernization is priority

General says Air Force modernization is priority

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. spoke today at the State of Defense conference on DefenseOne.com. Regarding hypersonic threats from adversaries, Brown said, “We want to make sure we have not only that capability, but the capacity. There’s a balance between having a hypersonic capability, but […]

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NextGen 2.0 helmets on way to security forces across DAF

NextGen 2.0 helmets on way to security forces across DAF

The Air Force Security Forces Center is rolling out the NextGen 2.0 helmet later this year with several improvements to include bolt-on accessory rails and night vision goggle mount, a chinstrap extender for gas mask use and more accessory mounting options. The effort is part of the center’s “replace through […]

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21 TSC, French Logistics Command partner to build interoperability

21 TSC, French Logistics Command partner to build interoperability

October 7, 2022 ×

Commentary

Commentary: Suicide Awareness: The little things

Commentary: Suicide Awareness: The little things

Loss is something some people will experience in their lives. It is a constant part of who we are, and it can sometimes shape our personalities. This is why resilience is so important and can help us to deal with difficult situations. As a person who has experienced loss, I […]

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DOD announces immediate, long-term actions to help strengthen economic security, stability of service members and their families

DOD announces immediate, long-term actions to help strengthen economic security, stability of service members and their families

Department of Defense News Release Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced immediate and long-term actions to help strengthen the economic security and stability of service members and their families, Sep. 22 Recognizing the extraordinary pressures that military families face, Secretary Austin has directed the following actions in four […]

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – September 30, 2022

September 19 12:35 p.m.: Damage to personal property in Ohmbach September 20 7:45 a.m.: Theft by fraud on Vogelweh Main Base 6:32 p.m.: Drug-related incident in Ramstein-Miesenbach September 21 10:07 a.m.: Damage to personal property in Eulenbis 6:27 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Enkenbach-Alsenborn September 22 11:34 a.m.: Minor traffic […]

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Germersheim Army Depot receives German permit to store up to 1,900 tons of packaged oil, petroleum products

Germersheim Army Depot receives German permit to store up to 1,900 tons of packaged oil, petroleum products

by U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs Office

The Defense Logistics Agency warehouse at Germersheim Army Depot was recently renovated to increase the storage and distribution capacity for packaged oil and petroleum products. The depot is part of U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz, headquartered in Kaiserslautern. The German government approved the building for full use up to the permitted […]

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POW/MIA, a ruck to remember

POW/MIA, a ruck to remember

     

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Ramstein introduces VIPER

Ramstein introduces VIPER

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A multitude of changes have been implemented since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, in-processing is no exception. The Virtual In and Out Processing Essential Resource, VIPER, is a virtual in and out processing Sharepoint site that provides a “one-stop shop” for military members, and soon-to-be civilians. This system allows […]

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