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U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron walk alongside German police officers during a joint patrol in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Aug. 8, 2026. The patrol maintained a visible law enforcement presence in the city’s old town to deter misconduct, reassure residents and strengthen trust between the two police organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

Joint patrols strengthen US-German police partnership

U.S. Air Force defenders assigned to the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron and German police officers from Dienstgruppe Flex, a Kaiserslautern police unit responsible primarily for old town Kaiserslautern, patrolled side-by-side Aug. 7-8.

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ABC in KMC: Atlantic Wall Museum

ABC in KMC: Atlantic Wall Museum

The Atlantic Wall Museum Noordwijk, Netherlands When visiting the Netherlands, there are certainly many sightseeing and activity opportunities from a visit to Keukenhof and the tulips in spring, the miniature world of Madurodam, a tour of a windmill to a nice and relaxing canal cruise through endless kilometers of canals […]

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brycen Hand, right, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency flight station chief, instructs Airman 1st Class William Schwartz, 86th CES firefighter, during strength and endurance training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 6, 2026. Firefighters tested their physical capabilities through a series of firefighter-specific challenges designed to mirror the demands of real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi)

Forged by fire: 86th CES firefighters train for the call

At the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services flight, firefighters spend countless hours sharpening the physical skills, technical knowledge and teamwork needed to respond at a moment’s notice.

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Building bridges through medicine: US, Libyan military teams strengthen ties

Building bridges through medicine: US, Libyan military teams strengthen ties

TUNIS, Tunisia — A team of U.S. military medical experts from various commands across Europe travelled to Tunis, Tunisia July 28-30 where they took part in an AFRICOM-led military medical subject matter expert exchange with members of the Libyan Armed Forces Medical Services. The U.S. medical contingent, led by U.S. […]

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68th TMC professionals support local mental health seminar

68th TMC professionals support local mental health seminar

On July 22, behavioral health personnel from the 68th Theater Medical Command as well as the unit’s chaplain as part of their regular community outreach program participated in a mental health and wellness seminar hosted by the military and civilian staff at Stars and Stripes Europe & Expeditionary at their […]

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A journey back to life: Marine Corps veterans return to LRMC to thank the heroes who saved them

A journey back to life: Marine Corps veterans return to LRMC to thank the heroes who saved them

Nearly two decades after they were evacuated from combat with life-threatening injuries, two Marine Corps veterans returned to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center July 29 — not as critically-wounded patients, but as survivors. Michael Delancey and Anthony McDaniel came back with a simple purpose: to thank the medical professionals that saved […]

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‘NCO’ final lap during KMC Technical Sergeant Release

‘NCO’ final lap during KMC Technical Sergeant Release

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US Army Food Safety Officer strengthens NATO partnerships during multinational food safety training in Germany

US Army Food Safety Officer strengthens NATO partnerships during multinational food safety training in Germany

KIEL, Germany — Warrant Officer 1 Castonia Ming, a food safety officer assigned to Veterinary Readiness Activity, Italy, participated in a weeklong multinational food safety training event hosted by the German Bundeswehr strengthening interoperability and professional collaboration among NATO allies. The training centered on the NATO Standardization Agreement 2556, which […]

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US Army Europe, Africa Best Squad Competition

US Army Europe, Africa Best Squad Competition

Teams from across U.S. Army Europe and Africa will meet at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, to compete for the title of Best Squad, July 30 to Aug. 6. The event tests the squad’s effectiveness, communication, and overall cohesion, as well as the individual Soldiers’ technical and tactical proficiency, endurance, and […]

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Protecting readiness, strengthening communities

Protecting readiness, strengthening communities

Whether safeguarding the health of U.S. Army personnel across Europe or mentoring young athletes on the track, Maj. Collin Welch, Chief of Health Risk Management at Public Health Command Europe, is committed to serving others both on and off duty. For his exceptional dedication to community service and youth mentorship, […]

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