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Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, left, congratulates Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, right, after he assumed command of the Third Air Force during the Third Air Force change of command at Ramstein Air Base, June 24. Due to COVID-19, the change of command ceremony omitted the passing of the guidon to ensure the participants’ safety. Photos by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer

Maj. Gen. Reed assumes command of Third Air Force

The change of command ceremony honored Maj. Gen. John Wood as he relinquished command of the Third Air Force and welcomed Maj. Gen. Randall Reed as he assumed command.

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Commanding Maj. Gen. Chris Mohan of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command passes the brigade guidon colors to incoming commander Col. Brad A. Bane of the 405th Army Field Support. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the passing of command from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander.

405th AFSB conducts change of command ceremony

The 405th Army Field Support Brigade conducted a change of command ceremony July 9 at Daenner Kaserne in Kaiserslautern.

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Senior Airman Jaden Williams, 841st Missile Security Forces Squadron member, shares his experiences with racial inequality during a diversity discussion with Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, June 11, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The diversity discussion included 21 Airmen ranging in rank from airman first class to lieutenant colonel. Photo by Senior Airman Tristan Daylight savings

Air Force building more inclusive culture through dress and appearance updates

As part of the ongoing effort to build more inclusive Air and Space Forces, on July 10 the Department of the Air Force announced revisions to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, “Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel,” which are effective immediately.

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Uniformed Total Force Airmen assigned to U.S. Air Force in Europe and Air Forces Africa can enroll in a commercial fitness application free of charge using their personal cell phones beginning June 25. The fitness app delivers a personal strength and conditioning coach where traditional resources are unavailable and should complement existing capabilities to improve the fitness and readiness culture of USAFE-AFAFRICA.

USAFE-AFAFRICA opens enrollment for commercial fitness app

As part of a phased rollout, uniformed Total Force Airmen assigned to U.S. Air Force in Europe and Air Forces Africa can enroll in a commercial fitness application free of charge on their personal cell phones.

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Southside Gym no-shows: Why?

When the pandemic began, public places, such as the Southside Fitness Center, closed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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June 22 7:45 a.m.: Larceny of government and private property in Ramstein-Miesenbach 10:49 a.m.: Communicating a threat in Mackenbach 9:29 p.m.: Driving under the influence in Rodenbach June 23 3:09 a.m.: Driving under the influence in Kaiserslautern 5:40 p.m.: Driving while impaired, causing a major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern 10:45 […]

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Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, left, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General chief of medical operations and Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force surgeon general, were guests during a podcast from Dover Air Force Base’s Bedrock Innovation Lab, June 26, 2020, at Dover AFB, Del. Hogg and Kolczynski talked to podcast listeners about COVID-19, innovation and leadership from their perspectives.

Air Force surgeon general talks about COVID-19, innovation, leadership

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del.  — Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force surgeon general, accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, Air Force Surgeon General chief of medical operations, toured and learned about the Transport Isolation System aboard a C-17 Globemaster III, June 26.

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Graphic by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Brandes

Ramstein says “RIP” to RIP line

While COVID-19 virtual town halls will soon be a distant memory, 86th Airlift Wing leaders took a final opportunity June 19 to go “live” via the Ramstein Facebook page and provide updates to the Ramstein community.

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Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass was selected June 19 to become the 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, becoming the first woman in history to serve as the highest ranking noncommissioned member of a U.S. military service. U.S. Air Force photo

Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass named 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass was selected June 19 to become the 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, becoming the first woman in history to serve as the highest-ranking noncommissioned member of a U.S. military service.

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June 15 4:02 p.m.: Larceny of government property in Ramstein-Miesenbach 6:12 p.m.: Driving under the influence of alcohol in Landstuhl 9:20 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Katzweiler 9:38 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a traffic collision in Landstuhl June 16 9:09 p.m.: Damage to private property in Kaiserslautern June 17 […]

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