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U.S. Army Soldiers Sgt. 1st Class Jason Rizzi (left), civil affairs operations NCOIC, Company A, 457th CA Battalion, 361st CA Brigade, 7th Civil Support Command; Sgt. 1st Class 
Michael Kennicker (center left), first sergeant, Co. A, 457th CA Bn., 361st CA Bde., 7th CSC; and Staff Sgt. David Heath (rear left), civil affairs NCO, Co. A, 457th CA Bn., stand next to British service members as they all receive range instructions during the “Lombardia 2013” international patrolling competition May 25.

Soldiers compete in international patrolling competition

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta
7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs

After slogging overnight for more than 18 hours through 35 kilometers of high, grassy fields, dark and damp woodlands, knee-deep creeks and boot-swallowing mud, three teams of 7th Civil Support Command Soldiers completed the 27th annual “Lombardia 2013” International Patrolling competition here, May 25.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan

Ready, set, jump!

Two paratroopers disembark from a C-130J Super Hercules over Germany Tuesday.

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Mary Jane Spreier (left) and Emma Robinson serve cake during the grand opening of the Baumholder Warrior Zone on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. The new Warrior Zone is located in Bldg. 8106 next to the Hall of Champions.

Baumholder’s Warrior Zone has a new home

Story and photo by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs

It was seven weeks in the making, but Baumholder’s new Warrior Zone is now a reality. The Warrior Zone officially opened at its new location next to the Hall of Champions May 23, only moments after the official opening of the Baumholder EXPO.

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UTAP saves money, promotes fiscal conservatism

by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs staff

The Utility Tax Avoidance Program benefits military and civilian Department of Defense personnel who live in off-base housing.

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Photo by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright

Vehicle maintenance

Airman 1st Class Lawrence Aiello, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron maintainer, repairs the fire suppression system on a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle, May 23 on Ramstein. The mechanics help maintain the largest vehicle fleet in the Air Force; approximately 5,000 work orders per year.

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21st TSC Soldiers honor the fallen

21st TSC Soldiers honor the fallen

Soldiers from the 21st TSC traveled to the cemetery to honor American Soldiers who gave their lives in service to their nation.

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Farewell Heidelberg celebration set for Saturday

Farewell Heidelberg celebration set for Saturday

by Dijon Rolle, USAG Kaiserslautern

The Heidelberg military community will celebrate more than 60 years of German and American friendship and service during the “Farewell Heidelberg” celebration June 1 to 9 in Heidelberg.

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Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Randall Jackson
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern hosts a community information fair Wednesday at Vogelweh’s Armstrong’s Club, where the USO will give away a free trip.

USO trip giveaway part of garrison community info fair

by Dijon Rolle, USAG Kaiserslautern

U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern will host a community information fair and town hall Wednesday at Vogelweh’s Armstrong’s Club.

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USAFE-AFAFRICA BTO localizes “Every Dollar Counts” campaign

USAFE-AFAFRICA BTO localizes “Every Dollar Counts” campaign

by Master Sgt. Norris Agnew
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

To address shrinking budgets, Air Force leaders are calling all Airmen to share their best money-saving ideas through the “Every Dollar Counts” campaign.

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Congratulations ALS class 2013-5

Congratulations ALS class 2013-5

Sixty-two students graduated from Airman Leadership School May 21 May with 321 guests in attendance. The five-week program is designed to develop senior airmen into first-line supervisors.

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