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A lifetime of loyalty

A lifetime of loyalty

RAF MILDENHALL, England – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charlie Pope, 100th Air Refueling Wing kennel master, sat down with his retired military working dog, Ivan. His hands ran across the top of the dog’s greying head and gently held the white muzzle of the black Labrador, meeting his opaque […]

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LRMC, Dutch military hospital explore collaboration opportunities

LRMC, Dutch military hospital explore collaboration opportunities

UTRECHT, Netherlands — Leaders and clinical specialists from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center met with counterparts from the Netherlands Central Military Hospital and the Institute for Defense Cooperation with Civilian Hospitals in Utrecht Oct. 15-16 for a reciprocal key leader engagement and familiarization visit. The engagement built upon an evolving relationship […]

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Housing Hype - Winter Tips 2026

Housing Hype – Winter Tips 2026

WEATHER, ROAD AND CLIMATE SITUATIONS The Ramstein and surrounding areas are subject to severe winter weather and temperatures. You can prevent unnecessary damage(s)/vehicle accidents by keeping these procedures in mind: Remove water hoses from outside water faucets whenever the outside temperature is expected to fall below 35 degrees Fahrenheit or […]

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Community Events - November 6, 2026

Community Events – November 6, 2026

Holiday Bazaar Get a head start on holiday shopping at the annual Holiday Bazaar, featuring unique European gifts, specialty foods, handcrafted items, and more. Join Family & MWR for the Holiday Bazaar from Friday, Nov. 6 to Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Sembach Bazaar Warehouse, Bldg. 141 on Sembach Kaserne. […]

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Danielle Smith, 31st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medical technician, sits in an ambulance at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 15, 2026. Smith  witnessed an off base vehicle accident and administered first aid until emergency services arrived. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jenna A. Bond)

Right time, right place, right Airman

On the morning of Aug. 26, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Danielle Smith, 31st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medical technician, witnessed a vehicle accident in her Italian community. When the car finally came to a rest, Smith immediately thought of the person inside.

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Your first German winter? Five things to check on your car before temperature drops

Your first German winter? Five things to check on your car before temperature drops

Winter in Germany brings a few rules that can catch newly arrived American drivers by surprise. There is no official winter tire season, M+S tires may no longer be enough, and the first cold morning is a bad time to discover that your battery or washer fluid isn’t ready for […]

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449th Airman completes long journey home

449th Airman completes long journey home

After an 80-year recovery effort a 449th Airman, U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Given C. Grooms, was returned home and laid to rest Oct. 10, in Waverly, Ohio. Grooms, of Spargursville, Ohio, served as a radio operator with the 718th Bombardment Squadron, 449th Bombardment Group, during World War II. […]

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Veterinary Medical Center Europe trains handlers to save injured military working dogs

Veterinary Medical Center Europe trains handlers to save injured military working dogs

When a military working dog is injured in the field, its handler may be the first person available to provide immediate medical care. Knowing what to do in those critical moments can make the difference between life and death. To prepare handlers for that responsibility, Veterinary Medical Center Europe conducted […]

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Army veterinary officers complete specialized dairy pasteurizer audit training in Denmark

Army veterinary officers complete specialized dairy pasteurizer audit training in Denmark

KOLDING, Denmark — Thirteen U.S. Army Veterinary Corps officers recently completed Europe Dairy Pasteurizer Audit Training in Kolding, Denmark, by participating in specialized technical instruction and on-site field evaluations across eight Danish dairy manufacturing facilities. The intensive course, held Sept. 13-26, was led by Chief Warrant Officer 4 Clayton Davenport, […]

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Army medical service corps officer serves as liaison to German military medical forces

Army medical service corps officer serves as liaison to German military medical forces

The U.S. Army Medical Command recently established its first medical officer liaison position with the German military’s medical service in Bonn, Germany. Col. Kenneth Spicer, a U.S. Army Medical Service Corps officer, assumed the role in August 2025. Spicer, a native of Mexico, New York, and a 1998 graduate of […]

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