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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rafael Francisco Toro-Quiñones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa band commander/conductor, leads the USAFE band during the Kaiserslautern Military Community Christmas concert at the Fruchthalle in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Dec. 12, 2025. These concerts offer a platform for cultural exchange and sharing of musical traditions between the U.S. Air Force musicians and European audiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

Kaiserslautern concert brings KMC together

The USAFE band played the KMC Christmas concert at the Fruchthalle in Kaiserslautern, Dec. 12. The concert offered a platform for cultural exchange and sharing of musical traditions between the U.S. Air Force musicians and European audiences.

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ABC in KMC: O Tannenbaum!

ABC in KMC: O Tannenbaum!

During the Advent season, you’ll see Christmas trees, lovingly decorated with ornaments and bright lights, to add color and joy to the dark season everywhere. You may have already put up your tree around Thanksgiving or are decorating one right now. But, did you know that the tradition of Christmas […]

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Exercise Heavy Rain passes, 435 AGOW Airmen stay ready

Exercise Heavy Rain passes, 435 AGOW Airmen stay ready

Typically during a military exercise, it is assumed that communications exist, but what happens when it doesn’t? In comes Exercise Heavy Rain 2025. “Heavy Rain is a squadron-up exercise to prepare Airmen by creating a ‘field of dreams scenario’ that pushes them to develop tactics, techniques, and procedures for surviving […]

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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz kicks off holiday season with community celebration

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz kicks off holiday season with community celebration

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz celebrated the start of the holiday season with a traditional holiday tree lighting and community event Dec. 5 at the Rheinlander Community Club on Smith Barracks, Baumholder. The event featured live music in both English and German by first graders from Smith Elementary School, as well […]

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Balancing passion, profession: A leader’s journey to higher education

Balancing passion, profession: A leader’s journey to higher education

For Staff Sgt. Dean Washington, a Veterinary Care Technician at the Wiesbaden Veterinary Treatment Facility, the path to a bachelor’s degree was a marathon, not a sprint. At 34, after years of dedication, he has recently completed his Bachelor of Science in Sports & Health Sciences from the American Military […]

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SPACEFOREUR-AF celebrates US Space Force birthday

SPACEFOREUR-AF celebrates US Space Force birthday

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Gallant Unit Citation recipients pose for a photo with 86th Airlift Wing leadership following a Gallant Unit Citation ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 5, 2025. The citation recipients deployed in support of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, which earned the citation for conducting combat operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility from April 2 to Oct. 6, 2025. Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron and 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supported through a short-notice deployment augmenting the 40th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

86 AW Airmen awarded Gallant Unit Citation

Eighteen Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing who deployed in support of the 40th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron received the Gallant Unit Citation Dec. 5, for their role in the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing’s combat operations from April 2 to Oct. 6.

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2025 Europe Best Medic Competition winners announced

2025 Europe Best Medic Competition winners announced

Medical Readiness Command, Europe is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Europe Best Medic Competition held Dec. 9-12 at Breitenwald Range, Rhine Ordnance Barracks local training area and Baumholder Kaserne. The winners were announced during a ceremony held Dec. 12 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Heaton Auditorium. The […]

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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz CYS students earn sports scholarships

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz CYS students earn sports scholarships

Two students from U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz’s Baumholder Youth Program have each received $1,500 scholarships from the Hank Aaron ‘Chasing the Dream’ Foundation. The recipients, Jaiden H. and Yadriel A., are both multi-sport athletes involved in football, basketball and soccer, according to Ryan Flynn, the Youth Programs director at Baumholder […]

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Accident recovery inspires Soldier to compete in triathlon

Accident recovery inspires Soldier to compete in triathlon

On a clear spring day in 2018, James Paska stopped his bike at the intersection of a busy street in his hometown of Florham Park, New Jersey. The Soldier neared the end of his commute from his job as an Army recruiter. Paska saw the stoplight flash green and began […]

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