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As summer temperatures heat up offices on American installations in Germany, commanders and supervisors should pay close attention to employees in Host Nation buildings without air conditioning. Photo by Keith Pannell

Safety team wants to help keep garrison chill in the heat

It was a year ago the state of Rheinland-Pfalz recorded its highest temperature when the thermometer spiked to 104.7 F (40.4 C) July 25, 2019, on the hottest day ever in Germany.

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The Fall 2019 Housing Resident Survey results, released by the U.S. Army June 22, show an almost 2% increase from spring in overall satisfaction from Baumholder Military Community residents. Graphic by Jason Tudor

Fall 2019 Army Housing Survey results released

The Fall 2019 Housing Resident Survey results, released by the U.S. Army on June 22, show an almost 2% increase from spring in overall satisfaction from Baumholder Military Community residents.

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The library, as shown, at Ramstein Air Base, June 18. To comply with COVID-19 physical distancing requirements, the 86th Force Support Squadron set up a virtual process where DOD members and families can request books and other media. From there, they can pick up their items at the curbside takeaway window.

Never fear, the library is still here

To comply with COVID-19 physical distancing requirements, the 86th Force Support Squadron set up a virtual process where DOD members and families can request books and other media. From there, they can pick up their items at the curbside takeaway window.

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, speaks at a road dedication ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, June 16. The newly completed Rodriguez Road was named in remembrance of Maj. Rodolfo I. Rodriguez, former 86th Construction and Training Squadron contingency training flight commander, who was killed by a terrorist bomb in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sept. 20, 2008.

Fallen hero honored, memorialized at Ramstein

Ramstein leadership and Kaiserslautern Military Community members gathered to honor and memorialize a fallen hero during a road dedication ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, June 16.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jasmine Holcey, 786th Force Support Squadron relocations supervisor, poses for a photo in the base relocations office at Ramstein Air Base, June 1.

Airlifter of the Week: Rising to the challenge

On an average day, the energy inside the Ramstein Passenger Terminal is a mix of nervous anticipation and excitement. However, on the day that the Secretary of Defense announced the initial force-wide Stop Movement order, it was just short of chaos. Service members and their families — with houses packed, […]

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dehante Townsend, 786th Force Support Squadron postal specialist, places packages on a conveyor belt at the Southside Post Office, Ramstein Air Base, May 26. To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ease public demand on 786th FSS Airmen, patrons can receive packages on certain days of the week based on last name.

Even during COVID-19, you’ve got mail

Despite the threat of COVID-19, the 786th Force Support Squadron has worked tirelessly delivering mail to every patron possible.

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U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Kirsten Brandes, 86th Airlift Wing noncommissioned officer in charge of media, shows off her workstation, Ramstein Air Base, May 28. As the NCOIC of media, Brandes is responsible for crafting posts and creating plans to communicate with the general public and tell the Air Force story.

Airlifter of the Week: Voice of Ramstein

One of the most important parts of a community is communication, and in today’s age social media is one of the quickest and easiest ways to connect. At Ramstein, the 86th Airlift Wing interacts with members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community through the official Ramstein Air Base Facebook page.

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Military families cheer and wave American flags for first responders during a Heroes through Housing event at Vogelweh Military Complex and Kapaun Air Station, May 22. A convoy of 17 first responder vehicles made its way through military family housing to raise morale. The 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron, which oversees security for nine installations, organized the event.

Military families cheer on first responders

Military families cheer and wave American flags for first responders during a Heroes through Housing event at Vogelweh Military Complex and Kapaun Air Station, May 22. A convoy of 17 first responder vehicles made its way through military family housing to raise morale.

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Mr. Rainer Mueller, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron installation management flight chief, poses for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, May 20. Throughout his career, Mueller, a local national, was responsible for all environmental, property and support agreements within the Kaiserslautern Military Community. On May 31 he retired after 44 years of service with the U.S. Air Force.

Local legend retires after 44 years of USAF service

Mr. Rainer Mueller, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron installation management flight chief, retired after 44 years of faithful service with the U.S. Air Force at Ramstein Air Base, May 31.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, discusses fuels operations at Ramstein Air Base, May 16. Castro was recognized as Airlifter of the Week, a program highlighting outstanding Airmen in the 86th Airlift Wing.

Airlifter of the Week: Helping COVID-19 patients fly

Much like Airmen, aircraft need support. One kind of support comes in the form of fuel.

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