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Perpetual silence

Perpetual silence

“He’s gone. Shawn…he’s gone.” Silence. “Did you hear me?” Pause. My voice cracked when I responded, understanding I would never be able to call or talk to my younger brother again. “Yeah.” Shawn had ended his own life. Suicide can happen quietly and sometimes it’s the people closest to us […]

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Unterwegs – September 12, 2025

MEET AND CONNECT, FAMILY FEST OF CULTURES SEP. 13, 11 A.M. – 6 P.M., SPORTHEIM, BRUCHMÜHLBACH-MIESAU Meet and connect stands for encounter, exchange and community with a special focus on German-American friendship, cultural diversity and a strong sense of togetherness in our region. Activities include an artisan market, a food […]

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Community Events - September 12, 2025

Community Events – September 12, 2025

Thursday Night Comedy Show Described by the International Comedy Club as “one of the best comedy writers in Ireland, Ger Staunton headlines the Thursday Comedy Show Sep. 18 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Feature Comedians are Sharon Em, who is an Amsterdam-based […]

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Hope in Motion 2 Suicide Prevention Walk participants walk the track at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 2, 2025. In observance of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the walk served to raise awareness about mental health and highlight different resources available to base members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi)

Hope in Motion 2 Suicide Prevention Walk

In observance of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the walk served to raise awareness about mental health and highlight different resources available to base members and their families.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jordan Rosa and Staff Sgt. Bradley Schmid, 725th Air Mobility Squadron cyber systems and operations Airmen, pose for a photo at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Aug. 13, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brennan Sokowoski)

725 AMS & 86 CS Airmen team up to improve cyber capabilities on NAVSTA Rota

The 725th Air Mobility Squadron recently partnered with the 86th Communications Squadron to bolster the Air Force network at Naval Station Rota, Spain.

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ABC in KMC: Federweisser

ABC in KMC: Federweisser

Zwiebelkuchen, Federweisser, Festivals If you’re a lover or even connoisseur of great wines, or rather prefer fruity grape juice, you’re just in the right place to be! Germany is one of Europe’s largest winegrowing countries and the state of Rheinland-Pfalz produces two-thirds of the country’s fine wines. The Moselle and […]

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Like Father, Like Son: LaPierres deployed together with 75 EAS

Like Father, Like Son: LaPierres deployed together with 75 EAS

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — Chief Master Sgt. Douglas E. LaPierre, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron senior enlisted leader, and his son, Tech. Sgt. Tyler LaPierre, a 75th EAS crew chief, are deployed together in the Horn of Africa, serving side by side in support of the squadron’s mission. Douglas and Tyler […]

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Department of Defense week in photos

Department of Defense week in photos

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Iron Resolve: Lt. Col. Sanders swims, bikes, runs, leads

Iron Resolve: Lt. Col. Sanders swims, bikes, runs, leads

When Lt. Col. Matthew “SHAC” Sanders first signed up for an Ironman triathlon, he had never competed in one — nor had he ever attempted a triathlon of any kind. A few fellow Airmen from his B-52 squadron encouraged him to register. When he secured a spot, they told him, […]

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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Command Sgt. Maj. Raymond Wrensch and 16th Sustainment Brigade Commander Col. Christopher Richardson officially opened  Baumholder’s annual Old City Fest Aug. 22 in downtown Baumholder. The festival celebrated German-American friendship with music and tradition.

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz leaders strengthen German-American ties at Baumholder’s old city fest

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz and 16th Sustainment Brigade senior leaders joined Baumholder mayors Bernd Alsfasser and Guenther Jung to open Baumholder’s annual Old City Fest Aug. 22.

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