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19 Years of Life, 82 Years of Remembrance
OOSTERHOUT, Netherlands — Eighty-two years after 19-year-old U.S. Army paratrooper John Roderick Towle was killed fighting for Dutch freedom near Oosterhout, Netherlands, his name remains part of the community he sacrificed for. Towle’s name is carried by a street. A monument also stands where the community gathers to remember him. […]
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Community Events – October 2, 2026
Saturday Night Comedy Show Jordan Prince headlines the Saturday Night Comedy Oct. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Tavern on the Rock inside the Rheinlander Community Club, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks. Feature comedian is Kendra Borgan. Host is local comedian Erin Crouch. This is an 18+ event. […]
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86th AW celebrates 79 years of air power
The ceremony was held to celebrate the Air Force’s 79th birthday and to honor the heritage that continues to inspire generations of Airmen.
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US, Polish Airmen launch Exercise Hussar Saber 26-4
Hussar Saber 26-4, a bilateral training exercise between U.S. and Polish forces, began Sept. 14, and will focus on strengthening each nations’ mission readiness, interoperability and ability to rapidly deploy and sustain operations.
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From ‘pound sand’ to protector: How a USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Army Civilian turned rejection into leadership, community service
When he graduated from Hueneme High School in Oxnard, California in 1998, Lee Lewis longed to be a police officer. So, after three years of college, on Sept. 11, 2001, he took a shot with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. “They told me to go pound sand,” Lewis said, laughing. […]
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An addition to the Family — birth registry in Landstuhl
Having a baby is an exciting time in the life of a young family. If your child is born in Germany, then there are a number of steps to keep in mind to ensure proper documentation and for the application of a passport. The Registry Office (Standesamt) in Landstuhl is […]
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ABC in KMC: Willkommen Im Pfäzerwald
The Pfälzerwald, or Palatinate Forest, is one of Germany’s largest connected forest areas. The City of Kaiserslautern is situated in a valley right in the heart of it.
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From engineer to storyteller: Barrieau retires after 25 years
Master Sgt. Caleb P. Barrieau retired after 25 years of Army service during a Sept. 3 ceremony at Panzer Field on Panzer Kaserne. The 21st Theater Sustainment Command hosted the ceremony, which recognized Barrieau’s career as an engineer and public affairs noncommissioned officer, as well as the support and sacrifices […]










