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Ramstein Airmen job out

Ramstein Airmen job out

                 

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Parlez-vous LOGFAS? US, Allies speak same language when it comes to logistics

Parlez-vous LOGFAS? US, Allies speak same language when it comes to logistics

Polish, Hungarian, German and French punctuated a cacophony of English conversations in the Readiness and Movement Coordination Center at Panzer Kaserne, Germany. The interactions embodied the spirit of DEFENDER-Europe 21 — the U.S. Army led multinational exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner […]

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CPX Caps Successful DEFENDER-Europe 21

CPX Caps Successful DEFENDER-Europe 21

The 7th Army Training Command’s Joint Multinational Simulation Center supported, U.S. Army Europe and Africa led Command Post Exercise successfully concluded and served as the final in the DEFENDER-Europe 21 series of exercises at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Grafenwoehr, Germany, June 15. The simulation exercised the V Corps and NATO’s Multinational […]

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Army’s first openly gay general retires after inspiring others

Army’s first openly gay general retires after inspiring others

Since Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith, the military’s highest-ranking openly gay officer, came out in 2012, she has tried being an example of living authentically while also being a beacon of visibility to other Soldiers and their families. It’s been nearly a decade since the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, or […]

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Multinational Medics African Lion 21

Multinational Medics African Lion 21

     

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F-16s exemplify ACE in Morocco

F-16s exemplify ACE in Morocco

Two U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, conducted an Agile Combat Employment event in Guelmim, Morocco, June 16. The F-16s took off from Ben Guerir Air Base, Morocco, and flew a close air support mission at the Greir Labouihi range […]

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Raphael Frost, 86th Operation Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of aircrew flight equipment, stands by night vision goggles at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2021. Frost started working at RAB Feb. 24, 2021, after arriving from Kunsan Air Base, Korea, where he worked on F-16s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jared Lovett)

Airlifter Frost: Just warming up

Staff Sgt. Raphael Frost, noncommissioned officer in charge of aircrew flight equipment for the 86th Operations Support Squadron, was named Airlifter of the Week June 10 for his outstanding display of leadership and innovation.

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NASA-DLR study finds sustainable aviation fuel can reduce contrails

NASA-DLR study finds sustainable aviation fuel can reduce contrails

Cleaner-burning jet fuels made from sustainable sources can produce 50%-70% fewer ice crystal contrails at cruising altitude, reducing aviation’s impact on the environment, according to research conducted by NASA and the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Ice crystal contrail formations can linger in the upper atmosphere for hours and affect the […]

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Why no AC in Germany?

Why no AC in Germany?

Story and photo by Engineering Flight Chief Erik J. Lagerquist, P.E.
86th Civil Engineer Squadron

With daily temperatures rapidly getting warmer and summer officially still a few days away, you may be asking yourself, “Where’s the air conditioning?” If you are new to Germany, or spent a summer (or three) here already, you likely already know that most German homes do not have central air […]

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Summer Surge: Digital Garrison app makes PCS season run smoother

Summer Surge: Digital Garrison app makes PCS season run smoother

Story and photo by Keith Pannell
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

Arriving at a new post, especially on a first-time overseas move, can be daunting. But, a constantly updated and expanding phone app can help make PCSing a little easier. The Digital Garrison App, which can be downloaded on Android and Apple devices, provides users with secure access to facility information […]

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