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Air Force releases additional dress, appearance changes

Air Force releases additional dress, appearance changes

New dress and appearance updates will soon be released following feedback, testing from Airmen and reviews conducted as a part of the 2020 Air Force Uniform Board.

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First Space Guardian for NATO Space Centre

First Space Guardian for NATO Space Centre

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Space Centre gained its first U.S. Space Force Guardian, when a key member of the team, Major Matthew Leines, officially transferred from the U.S. Air Force to the U.S. Space Force on Aug 12. During the formal ceremony held at Allied Air Command on Aug. […]

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1 ABCT, 1 ID assumes authority in Żagań, Poland

1 ABCT, 1 ID assumes authority in Żagań, Poland

Zagan, Poland — The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team “Devil Brigade,” 1st Infantry Division assumed command during a transfer of authority ceremony in Zagan, Poland, Aug. 13. The event signified the successful end of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team “Ironhorse,” 1st Cavalry Division’s nine-month rotation to Poland. After months […]

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KMC Blotter – August 20, 2021

August 9 3:30 a.m.: Damage to government property on Pulaski Barracks 6:15 a.m.: Theft in Kindsbach 7:50 a.m.: Theft in Kindsbach 7:58 a.m.: Theft in Kindsbach 8:05 a.m.: Theft in Kindsbach 9:05 a.m.: Theft in Kindsbach 4:34 p.m.: Verbal altercation in Weilerbach 7:56 p.m.: Damage to personal property in Kaiserslautern […]

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What is an RAO?

What is an RAO?

The Ramstein Air Base Retiree Activities Office has been closed for many months as the COVID-19 pandemic impacted various base agencies, but the RAO is pleased to open its doors once again in a new location. The RAO serves the community in a variety of ways. It keeps the immediate […]

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jalah Patten, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control tower watch supervisor, left, shows members of the Ukrainian armed forces a tower simulator system during their visit to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 5, 2021. The system allows ATC Airmen to train on airspace and airfield navigation and management on multiple simulated U.S. Air Force bases. The Ukrainian service members were able to review fundamental concepts to potentially enable them to host a variety of U.S. Air Force and NATO aircraft at their installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

USAF, Ukraine armed forces strengthen partnership

Members of the Ukrainian armed forces met with a variety of U.S. Air Force units from Ramstein Air Base and Kapaun Air Station, Aug. 2-6.

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Commentary: Harness your experience

Commentary: Harness your experience

My alarm went off around 3:45 a.m. My gear was ready, and I quickly put on my base layers and hut sandals. I carried my bag and gear and left them outside the dining room. It was breakfast time. To me, eating is absolutely essential to climbing and I overeat […]

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V Corps strengthens bond between US, Poland during welcome ceremony

V Corps strengthens bond between US, Poland during welcome ceremony

FORT KNOX, KY. — The U.S. Army’s Fifth Corps held a welcome ceremony for Maj. Gen. Adam Joks, Deputy Commanding General of Interoperability, and Brig. Gen. Matthew Van Wagenen, Deputy Commanding General of Maneuver, at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Aug. 4. The ceremony consisted of a color guard led by Staff […]

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Army leverages innovative industry partnerships for next-gen SATCOM capabilities

Army leverages innovative industry partnerships for next-gen SATCOM capabilities

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — Army Futures Command is developing next-generation satellite communications capabilities through the use of innovative partnerships known as cooperative research and development agreements. The Army uses SATCOM capabilities to provide beyond line-of-sight (BLOS) communications that allow Soldiers to maintain consistent communications in all environments and situations, […]

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New Force Generation model builds high-end readiness, sustainability for Joint Force

New Force Generation model builds high-end readiness, sustainability for Joint Force

The Air Force announced today it is in the final phases of transitioning to a new force generation model to balance today’s combatant commander needs while building high-end readiness for the future. Replacing the current Air Expeditionary Force construct with a 24-month cycle composed of four, six-month readiness phases, the […]

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