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Mark Rutte takes office as NATO Secretary General

Mark Rutte takes office as NATO Secretary General

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, Mark Rutte took office as the NATO Secretary General. He was welcomed to NATO Headquarters in Brussels by the outgoing Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, whose term ends after ten years. Mr. Rutte and Mr. Stoltenberg laid a wreath during a ceremony at the NATO Memorial to […]

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US, Bulgarian Military Police conduct joint force protection exercise

US, Bulgarian Military Police conduct joint force protection exercise

On Sep. 26, U.S. and Bulgarian Military Police units came together at the Red Tower Range, Novo Selo training Area, to conduct a joint force protection and active shooter exercise to demonstrate the capabilities of the Bulgarian MP’s to their U.S. counterparts, with a focus on enhancing cooperation and interoperability […]

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Recommended Holiday mailing dates and tips

Recommended Holiday mailing dates and tips

Air Force and Guardians stationed in the European theater should note the recommended holiday mailing dates to ensure timely delivery of cards, letters, and packages to the United States: USPS Ground Advantage: Nov. 25  First Class Mail (including greeting cards) and Priority Mail: Dec. 9 Priority Mail Express Military Service: […]

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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz hosts Gold Star Mother’s Family Day ceremony

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz hosts Gold Star Mother’s Family Day ceremony

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz hosted a Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day recognition ceremony on Pulaski Park, Kaiserslautern, Sep. 27. “Around the world, Gold Star Families are being publicly honored this week for the honorable selfless service and sacrifice of their loved one’s service to our nation,” said Col. Jeffery […]

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Wilson, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, discusses C-130J Super Hercules capabilities with Czech air force members during Aviation Detachment Rotation 24-4, at 33rd Air Base, Poland, Sept. 10, 2024. ADR demonstrates the enduring strength of NATO relationships, ensuring Allied forces can operate together with precision and readiness to counter any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

86 AW, Poland strengthen each other at ADR 24-4

Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, and the 52nd Operations Group, Detachment 1 along with U.S. Army soldiers supported Aviation Detachment Rotation 24-4, Sep. 8-20, at 33rd Air Base in Powidz, Poland.

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Leadership Connect graduation tours C-130J

Leadership Connect graduation tours C-130J

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Ramstein tests readiness with joint German-American disaster response exercise

Ramstein tests readiness with joint German-American disaster response exercise

The 86th Airlift Wing Host Nation office and the Kaiserslautern County Administration cooperated in conducting a joint German-American disaster response exercise with participating units from Ramstein Air Base to foster interoperability between U.S. and host nation first responders at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 28. The exercise allowed both countries to […]

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21st TSC flexes airborne interoperability muscle during Falcon Leap 2024

21st TSC flexes airborne interoperability muscle during Falcon Leap 2024

On the 80th anniversary of the fateful airborne operation of World War II known as Operation Market Garden, nearly two dozen 21st Theater Sustainment Command Soldiers assigned to the 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company provided sustainment support during a Dutch-led two-week Airborne Exercise known as Falcon Leap 2024 and […]

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mario Leonmiti, left, 512th Field Hospital emergency room platoon sergeant, demonstrates a wound packing method to Bulgarian medics at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 16, 2024. Bulgarian medical specialists explained ways their forces were taught to improvise in battlefield scenarios if they lack the necessary resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)

NATO allied medics come together to participate in multilateral training engagement

The United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Office of the Command Surgeon hosted a medical engagement with NATO and allied partners to foster multilateral training skills and practices at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 16-20.

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US Army Europe, Africa activates 68th Theater Medical Command

US Army Europe, Africa activates 68th Theater Medical Command

U.S. Army Europe and Africa hosted a command activation ceremony for the 68th Theater Medical Command at the Sembach Fitness Center on Sep. 20. The 68th Theater Medical Command is a direct reporting command to U.S. Army Europe and Africa. The ceremony highlighted an important moment in Army history, honoring […]

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