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A veterinarian’s unconventional path to service

A veterinarian’s unconventional path to service

For some, the path to service is a straight line, for Veterinary Readiness Activity, Rheinland Pfalz, veterinarian and officer in charge of the Baumholder Veterinary Treatment Facility it had its twists and turns. Maj. Paulynne Bellen took an unconventional path to her commission, entering the U.S. Army at an age […]

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TiC 2.0 meets medical care during Spartan Focus

TiC 2.0 meets medical care during Spartan Focus

As the U.S. Army’s leading Transformation in Contact 2.0 unit, the 3rd Infantry Division takes every opportunity to use innovation to increase lethality, precision, and maximize efficiency to exceed today’s modern warfare capabilities. Innovation doesn’t stop at tanks and weapon systems; it plays a role in every aspect of the […]

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21st TSC Hero of the Week, Staff Sgt. Dwight Wells

21st TSC Hero of the Week, Staff Sgt. Dwight Wells

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Riding High: Meet the Military’s last remaining Mounted Color Guard

Riding High: Meet the Military’s last remaining Mounted Color Guard

For the individuals who serve in the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, every day is a test of composure, discipline and adaptability — essential skills they demonstrate alongside wild palominos that were specifically domesticated for the job. These Marines are unique in that they’re the last mounted color guard remaining […]

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Community Events - February 27, 2026

Community Events – February 27, 2026

Spring Bazaar Spring Bazaar kicks off the season March 13 to 15 at the Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, offering shoppers three days of European goods and specialty finds. Hours run 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Noah Dunn, 86th Maintenance Squadron metals technician journeyman, creates a metallurgical bond between metal surfaces at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 17. Welding is a fabrication process that combines materials by using high heat to melt the base parts, often adding a filler material to form a strong, molten pool that cools into a solid, durable connection.

86 Maintenance Squadron metal technicians melt limits, shape readiness

Inside a shop tucked away between the hangars and flightline, Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron Metals Technology Shop quietly forge the foundation of operational capabilities.

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Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group and 1st Combat Communications Squadron conduct a post-evaluation discussion during an air advisor upgrade evaluation in Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany, Feb. 5, 2026. The discussion allowed participants and evaluators to review performance, reinforce lessons learned and provide immediate feedback to improve readiness for future missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)

Airmen face dynamic threats during Air Advisor upgrade evaluation

Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group and 1st Combat Communications Squadron participated in an air advisor upgrade evaluation.

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ABC in KMC: Saarburg

ABC in KMC: Saarburg

Many members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community are well acquainted with Trier, Germany’s oldest city along the Moselle River and its Roman ruins. But, did you know that there is a small town nearby, which is a secret gem and full of charming discoveries? Saarburg sits on the banks of […]

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Inaugural meeting of Rheinland-Pfalz Silver Caduceus Society

Inaugural meeting of Rheinland-Pfalz Silver Caduceus Society

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, commander of Medical Readiness Command, Europe, director of Defense Health Network Europe and 21st Chief of the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps, was guest speaker at the inaugural meeting of the Rheinland-Pfalz Silver Caduceus Society held Feb. 10 at the Sembach Chapel. The inaugural […]

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Protecting Force through science, service

Protecting Force through science, service

Native of San Antonio, Texas, serves as the Entomology Chief for Public Health in Europe, where his work plays a critical role in protecting the health and readiness of U.S. service members. As a subject matter expert supporting the United States European Command region, Capt. Jordan Cornell provides assistance through […]

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