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History behind 21 Theater Sustainment Command’s Patch

History behind 21 Theater Sustainment Command’s Patch

Every element of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command patch carries deep meaning: The blue band in the middle represents the Rhine River Valley. The millrind, signifying support and strength. The colors teal and yellow, representing sustainment and the color of wheat and grain. This patch represents the 21st TSC’s commitment […]

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Community, Events

Community Events – October 24, 2025

Saturday Night Comedy Show An American based in London, Russell Hicks headlines the Comedy Meets Baumholder Show Oct. 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Tavern on the Rock, Rheinlander Community Club, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks. Feature Comedians are Erin Crouch, and Jack Holmes, who headlined the first […]

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ABC in KMC: Willkommen in Rheinland-Pfalz

ABC in KMC: Willkommen in Rheinland-Pfalz

Many members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community will quickly get acquainted and settled in into their new home away from home. For others, it might be their first assignment outside of the United States and they could be uncertain about German customs, traditions and daily rules. The State of Rheinland-Pfalz […]

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Allaman, European Regional Maintenance Center technician, performs an alignment on a navigational aid at Kapaun Air Station, Kaiserslautern, Oct. 9. The ERMC consists of 17 Airmen who specialize in maintaining and troubleshooting radar, airfield and weather systems that enable safe aircraft landings in any condition.

ERMC team keeps airfields running around the clock

A 17-member team of radar, airfield and weather systems specialists at Kapaun Air Station, Kaiserslautern are responsible for keeping U.S. and allied air fields operational across Europe and Africa.

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86th Dental Squadron: Working hard for bright smiles

86th Dental Squadron: Working hard for bright smiles

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A living legend turns ninety

A living legend turns ninety

When Truman Goodwin, known as “Goody,” first arrived in Germany he said it ‘felt like home.’  And, he would come to devote a life-long commitment to Ramstein Air Base and the local community. Truman Goodwin volunteered for the Ramstein voluntary fire department until 1995 and has become a “true Ramstein […]

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Chaplain Col. Eric Dean Promotion Ceremony

Chaplain Col. Eric Dean Promotion Ceremony

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Emigration from Emerald Isle

Emigration from Emerald Isle

According to a 2020 census, 191 million Americans — making up 57 percent of the population — have European roots. After Germans, the second largest group is said to be descendants of Irish immigrants, which make up 11 percent of the population of the United States. In the mid 1840’s […]

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Driving in Fall

Driving in Fall

Country roads, take me home… Germany has wonderful landscapes and picturesque roads that lead to the small villages and towns. We all want to arrive safely at home.  But, the days are getting shorter, leaves are turning red and yellow, rain and fog is on its way. Rain, fallen leaves […]

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“Military Brat:” Do you know where the term comes from?

“Military Brat:” Do you know where the term comes from?

We’ve all heard the term “military brat“ before. It pertains to those children who grew up in military families. “Brats“ wear the name like a badge of honor, often because of the moves, stressors and cultural experiences that make them more resilient than their civilian counterparts. But outside of the […]

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