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A promise kept: The story of the 451 American infants buried in Germany

A promise kept: The story of the 451 American infants buried in Germany

Col. Warren Stewart, commander of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, joined local officials, military leaders and community members May 16 for the annual Kindergraves Memorial Service at Daenner Kaserne Chapel and Kaiserslautern Main Cemetery. The ceremony honored the memory of 451 American infants and children buried at the site and recognized […]

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86th LRG honors Airmen, remembers Cuddeback’s sacrifice 15 years later

86th LRG honors Airmen, remembers Cuddeback’s sacrifice 15 years later

The 86th Logistics Readiness Group held their 2025 Annual Awards and 2026 1st Quarterly Award Ceremony at the Hercules Theater at Ramstein Air Base, May 18. The ceremony recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians while marking the 15th anniversary of the passing of Airman 1st Class Zachary Ryan Cuddeback. Among the […]

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Unterwegs – May 29, 2026

REMEMBRANCE MARCH JUNE 5 – 6, WALDSEE, GERMANY TO FRANCE 100km/24 Remembrance March from Germany to France. The route follows memorials, battle fields, from the Siegfried Line/Westwall to the Finish, the Maginot Line in France. Use your last chance to sign up for this remarkable event. Registration at kontakt@ig-heimatforschung.de or […]

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Community Events - May 29, 2026

Community Events – May 29, 2026

Strong B.A.N.D.S. Campaign The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Family and MWR Strong B.A.N.D.S. Campaign will showcase events for the Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Military Communities throughout May to June 7. STRONG B.A.N.D.S. – STRONG Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength – promotes healthy, active lifestyles for Army communities. It helps motivate […]

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U.S. and German Kaiserslautern Military Community members bow their heads in silence during the Kindergraves Memorial Ceremony in Kaiserslautern, Germany, May 16, 2026. The Kaiserslautern Kindergraves Memorial Foundation, which is co-chaired by the German-American Club Kaiserslautern and the Ramstein Area Chiefs' Group, was established in 1986 to maintain the memorial site, organize remembrance ceremonies and address family inquiries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

Annual Kindergraves Memorial Ceremony connects KMC to peace, remembrance

The Kindergraves Memorial Ceremony was held at Daenner Chapel, May 16, to commemorate the 451 children who were part of the U.S. military community and died early in life between 1952 and 1971.

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ABC in KMC: Sembach

ABC in KMC: Sembach

Though the peaceful village of Sembach — complete with its own autobahn exit — is little known to many in the Kaiserslautern Military Community, the U.S. Army post on the hill, commonly called Sembach Kaserne, has played a significant role in the region’s military history. The village itself has about […]

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Members of the 406th Air Expeditionary Wing conduct evening military freefall training over Djibouti, May 2, 2026. Operating from the African continent requires highly adaptable forces capable of projecting rescue support across distances at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

Owning the night

Routine night and low-light training jumps ensure the 82nd ERQS maintains peak readiness to execute personnel recovery and combat search and rescue missions within the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility.

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86th AMXS navigates temperament of maintenance

86th AMXS navigates temperament of maintenance

The wind blows through the flightline carrying smells of fuel, rain and hot metal across rows of aircraft waiting for another day in the air. Beneath these wings, maintainers work with purpose, their hands are steady in the cold, moving with practiced precision as they inspect, repair and return these […]

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Beyond healing: The human connection of LRMC’s global health engagements

Beyond healing: The human connection of LRMC’s global health engagements

Hospitals are often viewed primarily as places to treat the sick and injured. At Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, the largest American hospital outside the United States, that mission remains central – but another critical effort extends far beyond its walls: the Global Health Engagement program. Col. Claude Burnett, director of […]

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Sword 2026 casualty staging area

Sword 2026 casualty staging area

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