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Year in review: Medical Readiness Command Europe enhances combat readiness, strengthens partnerships in 2025

Year in review: Medical Readiness Command Europe enhances combat readiness, strengthens partnerships in 2025

Medical Readiness Command, Europe significantly advanced medical combat readiness and solidified partnerships with allied and host-nation forces throughout 2025, officials announced. The command spearheaded multiple initiatives across Europe and Africa, ensuring U.S. Army medical assets are prepared for large-scale combat operations while simultaneously fostering interoperability with international partners. “Our primary […]

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Airmen from the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron attend a Knighting Ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 5, 2025. The event recognized Airman 1st Class Tariq Smith and A1C Mario Roach, 86th LRS fuels distribution operators, for distributing one million gallons of fuel to aircraft within one month's time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

Knights fuel the mission; awarding excellence of the highest caliber

Two fuels distribution operators assigned to the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron were recognized for their superior performance during a Knighting Ceremony held at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 5.

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US military police attempt Norwegian sharpshooter badge

US military police attempt Norwegian sharpshooter badge

The tell-tale acrid, sulfurous odor of range day lingered in the air like a typical Baumholder fog, which was punctuated with smiles and laughter of German, Belgian and U.S. Soldiers as they exited the range while comparing silhouettes riddled with bullet holes. The 18th Military Police Brigade’s 92nd MP Company, […]

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Unterwegs – January 9, 2026

A Night of Queen By the Bohemians JAN. 18, 7:30 P.M. FRITZ-WUNDERLICH-HALLE, KUSEL With “The Bohemians,” one of Europe’s best Queen tribute bands takes the stage. The four musicians from Great Britain take their audience on a musical journey through time for nearly two hours with their show “A Night […]

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Housing Hype: Recommended insurances to protect you from financial disaster

Housing Hype: Recommended insurances to protect you from financial disaster

Accidents happen, and in Germany, they can be expensive. Three essential but affordable insurances can save you and your loved ones from costly harm. Private Liability Insurance (Private Haftpflicht) One simple mistake can cost you thousands. If you accidentally injure someone or damage their property, private liability insurance covers the […]

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Community Events - January 9, 2026

Community Events – January 9, 2026

Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial Basketball Tournament Registration for the USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Intramural Sports Program’s Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial Basketball Tournament is now until Jan. 9. Game days are Jan. 16 to 18 with first game tip-off on Jan. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hall of Champions Physical […]

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rafael Francisco Toro-Quiñones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa band commander/conductor, leads the USAFE band during the Kaiserslautern Military Community Christmas concert at the Fruchthalle in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Dec. 12, 2025. These concerts offer a platform for cultural exchange and sharing of musical traditions between the U.S. Air Force musicians and European audiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

Kaiserslautern concert brings KMC together

The USAFE band played the KMC Christmas concert at the Fruchthalle in Kaiserslautern, Dec. 12. The concert offered a platform for cultural exchange and sharing of musical traditions between the U.S. Air Force musicians and European audiences.

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ABC in KMC: O Tannenbaum!

ABC in KMC: O Tannenbaum!

During the Advent season, you’ll see Christmas trees, lovingly decorated with ornaments and bright lights, to add color and joy to the dark season everywhere. You may have already put up your tree around Thanksgiving or are decorating one right now. But, did you know that the tradition of Christmas […]

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Exercise Heavy Rain passes, 435 AGOW Airmen stay ready

Exercise Heavy Rain passes, 435 AGOW Airmen stay ready

Typically during a military exercise, it is assumed that communications exist, but what happens when it doesn’t? In comes Exercise Heavy Rain 2025. “Heavy Rain is a squadron-up exercise to prepare Airmen by creating a ‘field of dreams scenario’ that pushes them to develop tactics, techniques, and procedures for surviving […]

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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz kicks off holiday season with community celebration

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz kicks off holiday season with community celebration

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz celebrated the start of the holiday season with a traditional holiday tree lighting and community event Dec. 5 at the Rheinlander Community Club on Smith Barracks, Baumholder. The event featured live music in both English and German by first graders from Smith Elementary School, as well […]

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