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Contracting seminar: A problem shared is a problem halved

Contracting seminar: A problem shared is a problem halved

Story and photos by
Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Air Force Installation Contracting Agency — U.S. Air Forces in Europe Contracting Seminar was called to a close at the Officer’s Club on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 20. The two-day seminar pooled together key leaders from approximately eight units across U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces […]

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Army Reserve personnel accountability teams support Saber Strike 18

Army Reserve personnel accountability teams support Saber Strike 18

Story and photo by Spc. Daisy Zimmer 
221st Public Affairs Detachment  

SZCZECIN, POLAND — U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with 406th Human Resource Company, 361st Civil Affairs Brigade, will receive active duty and reserve Soldiers arriving at multiple locations across eastern Europe theater to support U.S. Army Europe’s exercise Saber Strike 18. Staff Sgt. Todd Strobel and Spc. Patrick Frank, both with […]

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“War Machine” Airmen increase mission readiness while gaining new skills at Ramstein

“War Machine” Airmen increase mission readiness while gaining new skills at Ramstein

Photos by Staff Sgt. Rayna Padgett
125th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
July 5, 2018 ×

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10 AAMDC hosts US Army warrant officer “Century of Service” commemoration

10 AAMDC hosts US Army warrant officer “Century of Service” commemoration

Story and photos by
Sgt. 1st Class Jason Epperson
10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command

The 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command hosted the Rheinland-Pfalz 100th U.S. Army Warrant Officer Commemoration at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, Germany on June 29. The centennial celebration included a 2-mile fun run and walk, a commemoration ceremony, command chief warrant officer relinquishment of responsibility ceremony and a call […]

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Summer Festivals 2018

Summer Festivals 2018

by MilitaryInGermany.com

Wine and Summer Festivals Summer is here and we are ready for it. Enjoy the sun with a glass of regional wine, take advantage of colorful programs offered for children and celebrate in picturesque towns and cities in the area. The perfect opportunity to mingle with the locals, these fests […]

June 28, 2018 ×

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Beach Feeling in Germany

Beach Feeling in Germany

by Sallee Miller contributing writer

Have you ever had the feeling like you’re home when you are actually thousands of miles away?  You could be stationed here like I am, whether you’re in the military or a DOD civilian, and you miss things about home.  Yes, it’s fabulous here in Europe, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to […]

June 28, 2018 ×

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Strasbourg — Mais Oui!

Strasbourg — Mais Oui!

by Thomas Warner contributing writer

It’s perhaps the most unique city within a few hours driving distance from the Kaiserslautern Military Community but most people here have never driven south, crossed the Rhine near Baden-Baden and experienced Strasbourg, France. It’s without a doubt the nearest city to us with the most to offer. Altogether historic, […]

June 28, 2018 ×

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Biking adventures in the Pfälzer Bergland

Biking adventures in the Pfälzer Bergland

by Ronnie Juhans contributing writer

Biking from village to village in the areas surrounding the KMC and Baumholder can be challenging and a little frustrating during weekend and holiday traffic times when you have to share roadways with cars and trucks that zip around you to pass. Sometimes they get too close for comfort, especially […]

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Exercise Maroon Surge trains in crisis response

Exercise Maroon Surge trains in crisis response

by Airman 1st Class Ariel Leighty
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In an effort to advance combat readiness, the 86th Medical Group conducted exercise Maroon Surge on Ramstein Air Base, June 4 through June 11. “The exercise prepares our medical members to respond quickly and efficiently in a real-world mass casualty situation,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Zoya Lee-Zerkel, 86th MDG […]

June 22, 2018 ×

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New parental leave policy gives secondary caregiver 21 days

New parental leave policy gives secondary caregiver 21 days

by Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — In accordance with the Department of Defense Military Parental Leave Program, the Air Force announced an expansion to its parental leave policy on non-chargeable leave entitlements following the birth or adoption of a child. Previously, Air Force policy authorized 12 consecutive weeks of maternity convalescent leave to female […]

June 22, 2018 ×