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From Wiesbaden to Ramstein: 80 years of USAFE

From Wiesbaden to Ramstein: 80 years of USAFE

On Sep. 28, , U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commemorated the 80th anniversary of its headquarters’ move from France to Wiesbaden, marking a pivotal moment in the history of U.S. airpower on the continent. Following the liberation of Paris on Aug. 25, 1944, United States Strategic […]

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US Soldiers pursue Army Expert Badges

US Soldiers pursue Army Expert Badges

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Unterwegs – October 10, 2025

LAUTRER OKTOBERFEST UNTIL OCT. 12, OPEL KREISEL PARKPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN-WEST Kaiserslautern is hosting an Oktoberfest for the first time. It will offer typical beer fest attractions, special family days and all proceeds will go to charity organizations. If you can’t make it to Munich, try out the “light version” right in […]

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Community Events - October 10, 2025

Community Events – October 10, 2025

Thursday Night Comedy Show An American based in London, Russell Hicks headlines the Thursday Comedy Show Oct. 16 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Feature Comedians are Erin Crouch, who has been producing and hosting comedy in the KMC since 2020, and Jack […]

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Polish leadership from the 8th Airlift Base and the 33rd Airlift Base, (left), stand with gifts received from U.S. Air Force Col. Leland Cowie, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing commander and Col. Damon Field, 435th Contingency Response Group commander, (right),  during exercise Agile Bison at Koszalin, Poland, Sept. 12, 2025. This exercise gave a realistic approach to strategic mobility and agile air operations, ensuring U.S. forces and NATO Allies remain ready to handle threats in any possible conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

435 CRG strengthen interoperability with allies, partners during Agile Bison 25-2

Exercise Agile Bison at Koszalin, Poland, Sept. 12, gave a realistic approach to strategic mobility and agile air operations, ensuring U.S. forces and NATO Allies remain ready to handle threats in any possible conflict.

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ABC in KMC: Tag der Deutschen Einheit

ABC in KMC: Tag der Deutschen Einheit

Oct. 3, 2025, marks the 35th anniversary of the reunification of the Federal Republic of Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Based on the Potsdam Agreement signed in August 1945 at the end of World War II, Germany was divided into four sectors governed by the […]

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A LIFE OF SERVICE: Chief Master Sergeant O’Connor concludes 39-year career with final deployment in Germany

A LIFE OF SERVICE: Chief Master Sergeant O’Connor concludes 39-year career with final deployment in Germany

The average age of a U.S. service member is just 28 years old. Chief Master Sgt. Patrick O’Connor has been in uniform longer than most of today’s military has been alive. After nearly four decades of continuous service — first as a combat engineer in the U.S. Army and later […]

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Army Medical Service Corps Officer follows father’s footsteps, forges own path in Army career

Army Medical Service Corps Officer follows father’s footsteps, forges own path in Army career

U.S. Army Capt. Tyler Sprunger, an Army Medical Service Corps officer and son of retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Sprunger, former command sergeant major for U.S. Army Medical Command, is carving his own distinguished path in the Army. He is building upon a legacy of service while forging his […]

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435 Construction, Training Squadron celebrates 75-year legacy

435 Construction, Training Squadron celebrates 75-year legacy

The 435th Construction and Training Squadron hosted a ceremony celebrating their 75th anniversary at the CTS compound, Sep. 19. The squadrons’ legacy began in 1950 as the 7329th Labor Service Unit comprised of only civilians. “With its original home at Rhein Main Air Base, and what is now Frankfurt Airport, […]

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Community food show, food service management board provide valuable avenue for informational exchange

Community food show, food service management board provide valuable avenue for informational exchange

An Army marches on its stomach, and the 405th Army Field Support Brigade and Army Food Program understand this well. Recently, the 405th AFSB’s food service team conducted a Food Service Management Board in conjunction with a community food show. To better provide a valuable avenue for the exchange of […]

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