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Eighteen Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing who deployed in support of the 40th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron received the Gallant Unit Citation Dec. 5, for their role in the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing’s combat operations from April 2 to Oct. 6.

Two students from U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz’s Baumholder Youth Program have each received $1,500 scholarships from the Hank Aaron ‘Chasing the Dream’ Foundation. The recipients, Jaiden H. and Yadriel A., are both multi-sport athletes involved in football, basketball and soccer, according to Ryan Flynn, the Youth Programs director at Baumholder […]

On a clear spring day in 2018, James Paska stopped his bike at the intersection of a busy street in his hometown of Florham Park, New Jersey. The Soldier neared the end of his commute from his job as an Army recruiter. Paska saw the stoplight flash green and began […]

Many U.S. Soldiers stationed at U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz locations in Germany face the challenge of spending Christmas far from home. To combat this loneliness, the Baumholder Military Community facilitates “Operation Good Cheer,” a voluntary program that pairs single and geo-bachelor Soldiers with German host families for the holiday season. […]

CHRISTMAS MARKETS Legendary German Christmas markets! Picture fairy lights twinkling against the night sky, the aroma of Glühwein wafting through the air, and charming wooden stalls brimming with handmade ornaments, festive treats, and unique gifts. MARKETS IN/NEAR KMC Bad Duerkheim Nov. 29 – Dec. 23 Bad Muenster/Ebernburg Nov. 30 – […]

As part of an annual tradition, a C-130J is decorated to look like Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, to help boost holiday cheer at Ramstein Air Base.