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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz teen represents military youth at the Pentagon

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz teen represents military youth at the Pentagon

My journey as a youth advocate took a major step forward when I was selected to represent the U.S. Army at the Joint Service Teen Council in Washington, D.C. This was the first time since 2014 that the JSTC convened, bringing together teens and staff from the Army, Navy, Air […]

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Aviation meets medicine: A flight surgeon’s lifelong journey

Aviation meets medicine: A flight surgeon’s lifelong journey

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The sky was never the limit for Col. Christopher Borchardt, it was a lifetime calling. Before donning the uniform as a U.S. Air Force flight surgeon, Borchardt was a kid who marveled for hours at airplanes passing overhead, read every book on aviation he could find, […]

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U.S. Army parachute riggers assigned to the 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company, 16th Sustainment Brigade, display personnel and cargo parachutes during an organizational day at Pulaski Park in Kaiserslautern, Germany, June 13, 2025. Pictured are the RA-1 parachute, right, used for high-altitude, low-opening (HALO) jumps; the MC-6 parachute, center, commonly used across Europe; and the T-11 parachute, left, designed for rapid descents.

21st Theater Sustainment Command Org Day

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command hosted its annual Sports Day and organizational day at Pulaski Park, Kaiserslautern, June 12–13.

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GACO Corner: Long-term care insurance in Germany

You have left the U.S. military; you are staying in Germany with your family, and you, and your family members are in good health. How nice! Certainly, you’ve taken care of your financial provisions, and your health insurance will pay for most of your treatments. You are still young, and […]

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Unterwegs – July 4, 2025

ALTSTADTFEST (CITY FESTIVAL) JULY 4 – 6, ALTSTADT/STEINSTRASSE, KAISERSLAUTERN Kaiserslautern’s Old Town will once again become the region’s largest open-air pub. From rock music to soul and blues, from Japanese cuisine to Palatinate specialties, from high-quality leather goods to unique jewelry — there’s something for every taste at the Old […]

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Community Events - July 4, 2025

Community Events – July 4, 2025

Independence Day Celebration Celebrate America’s birthday at Minick Field on Smith Barracks in Baumholder on Friday, July 4 starting at 4 p.m. The event will showcase live music from Jörg Sanders & Friends and Groove Colour, a car show, food trucks, family activities, and a spectacular fireworks display. Bring your […]

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Summer Tips for Your Kids (from a Development Perspective)

Summer Tips for Your Kids (from a Development Perspective)

Summer is almost here, which means great opportunities for family fun! But did you know that many (if not most) of our favorite (and some less-than-favorite) summer activities can also help your child to develop in a healthy, age-appropriate fashion? Here is a list of activities that will help make […]

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U.S. Air Force flight and operation medical technicians assigned to the 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron simulate a clinical care scenario at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 3, 2025. The 86th OMRS has seven flights to include the flight medicine office, who ensure Airmen receive proper clinical care. (U.S. Air Force Senior photo by Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

86 OMRS: A lifestyle of mission readiness

Members of the 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron simulated a clinical care scenario at Ramstein Air Base, June 3.

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ABC in KMC: Summer Solstice

ABC in KMC: Summer Solstice

Johannisnacht, also known as St. John’s Eve, is a festive celebration associated with summer solstice and has had key significance throughout history. This is the time of the year at which the sun reaches its maximum declination marked by the longest day of the year. Sunrise will be at 5:23 […]

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Under a Strawberry Moon, Ramstein’s Global Gateway powers mobility across the world

Under a Strawberry Moon, Ramstein’s Global Gateway powers mobility across the world

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