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An elephant walk consisting of three C-21A Learjet, two C-37A Gulfstream and six C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing prepare for take off during a maximum generation exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 9, 2025. The first elephant walks occurred during World War II during which large fleets of allied bombers lined up in formation for mass events, resembling the nose-to-tail formations of elephants walking to a watering hole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Kenneth Baird)

Ramstein showcases readiness, airpower during max generation exercise

A maximum generation exercise was held at Ramstein Air Base, May 9. During the exercise, multiple units rapidly deployed aircraft, personnel and resources within 48 hours to showcase readiness and airpower.

KMC leaders foster community partnerships at mayors’ forum

Stolen Cerberus XII strengthens US, Hellenic interoperability in Greece

521st Air Mobility Operations Wing hosts inaugural Mobility Vanguard

Operation Swift Response arrives at Port of Narvik

95th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion Change of Command

Features

ABC in KMC: Kindergraves

From 1952 to 1971 American infants, born at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center or at German hospitals nearby, who passed away at birth or shortly after, were laid to rest at the main cemetery in Kaiserslautern (Waldfriedhof) adjacent to U.S. Army Daenner Kaserne. At that time, many military members did not […]

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders visit USAG RP to celebrate Month of the Military Child

Victory in Europe Ceremony

Unterwegs – May 16, 2025

405th AFSB transportation manager to retire with 30 years

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz honors selfless service at Volunteer of the Year ceremony

Lifestyle & Health

Kassel: New-school German cool

Kassel doesn’t get a lot of classic tourist love. Some of this has to do with the fact that the old city center was mostly destroyed during WWII, and rebuilt in a ‘contemporary’ style. But don’t let that deter you from visiting. Home to the Brothers Grimm, a great nightlife, […]

Youth suicide prevention, awareness

Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Schönau

Düsseldorf: Choose your own adventure

Weimar — Cultural capital of the 18th century

Ask the Doc: My nose knows

Sports

Navy Midshipman drafted by Jacksonville Jaguars

Navy Midshipmen football senior safety Rayuan Lane III was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars, April 26, 2025, in the sixth round of the NFL draft, which took place in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Lane is the 19th U.S. Naval Academy graduate drafted by the NFL and the first defensive back. He […] - READ MORE...

Naval hospital Twentynine Palms chiropractor supports Team USA at Fencing World Cup in Egypt

Michigan Guard Team Competes at Biathlon Championship

10th AAMDC’s 1000 Pound Challenge

Schools

European PTSA hosts 2025 DODEA Europe Regional Spelling Bee at Ramstein High School

Under the leadership of President Lisa-Marie Hadeen and Vice President Kristen Smith, the European PTSA proudly hosted the 2025 DODEA Europe Regional Spelling Bee at Ramstein High School, March 15. This year’s Bee brought together 23 talented spellers from grades 3 to 8, representing five countries — Bahrain, Belgium, Germany, […] - READ MORE...