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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Aleksandr Gorohoff, 86th Operations Group standards and evaluations flight examiner, conducts a pre-flight inspection on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2026. Pre-flight inspections help ensure aircraft systems are functioning properly before takeoff, supporting safe flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

37th AS conducts heavy equipment cargo airdrops over Germany

The coordinated effort between aircrew, aerial port specialists and maintainers helps ensure cargo is safely loaded and secured for tactical airlift operations.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chandler Lawyer, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron HVAC apprentice, top, hands screws to A1C Terron Evans, 786 CES HVAC apprentice while repairing an air conditioning unit on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2026. The 786 CES maintains hundreds of heating and cooling systems that support daily operations across the Kaiserslautern Military Community, helping prevent equipment failures during peak summer temperatures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paden Lancaster)

786th CES HVAC Airmen keep Ramstein mission-ready through summer heat

Airmen assigned to the 786 CES ensure mission-critical facilities remain operational, safe and comfortable for Airmen, families and mission partners throughout the installation.

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Hot summers, hot cars, hot clothes

Hot summers, hot cars, hot clothes

Flip-flops on, sunglasses on, and off to the outdoor pool: On hot summer days, many drivers opt for breezy clothing and lightweight footwear. But is it allowed to drive in flip-flops—or even barefoot? There are numerous myths surrounding driving in the summer. The police explain what is actually permitted, what […]

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Logan Mew, 435th Security Forces Squadron contingency response team member, performs a 12-mile ruck march during the 435th Security Forces Squadron Air Assault assessment at U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder, Germany, July 9, 2026. The ruck march tested the Air Assault School candidate’s physical endurance and mental resilience to prepare them for the demands of the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)

Earning their wings: Candidates test air assault capabilities

Air Assault School is an Army-led course that trains service members in helicopter and air assault operations, certifying trainees as air assault qualified to execute helicopter-borne missions.

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ABC in KMC: Adventures along the Baltic Sea

ABC in KMC: Adventures along the Baltic Sea

Hygge at the Sea Welcome back to our coastal journey! After last week’s exploration of the North Sea that ended near Sylt, today we’ll drift a little east to Flensburg, a charming town on the Flensburger Förde where the Baltic Sea slips into the rolling hills between Germany and Denmark. […]

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435th AGOW hosts Veterans of Foreign Wars at Ramstein

435th AGOW hosts Veterans of Foreign Wars at Ramstein

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Where the girl saved her brother: Honoring 150 years Battle of the Rosebud

Where the girl saved her brother: Honoring 150 years Battle of the Rosebud

LAMEDEER, Mont.– On June 17, Pfc. Kingsley Kuka, an inpatient pharmacy technician at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, welcomed attendees to the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Rosebud at Rosebud Battlefield State Park. The anniversary included a wreath-laying ceremony which served […]

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USAFE Band strikes chord of friendship during Freedom 250 in Hungary

USAFE Band strikes chord of friendship during Freedom 250 in Hungary

BUDAPEST, Hungary — The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Five Star Brass Band strengthened U.S.-Hungary partnerships through performances and community engagements across Hungary in support of the U.S. Embassy Budapest’s Freedom 250 celebrations, July 1-4. The weeklong outreach commemorated the 250th anniversary of the signing of […]

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VRA, RP Soldiers conquer 40-mile darby challenge in Italy on America’s 250th

VRA, RP Soldiers conquer 40-mile darby challenge in Italy on America’s 250th

TORBOLE, Italy — Long before the sun rose on America’s 250th birthday, a dedicated group of U.S. service members stepped off on a grueling 40-mile trek along the shores of Italy’s largest lake. Driven by history and camaraderie, Soldiers from U.S. Army Veterinary Readiness Activity, Rheinland-Pfalz and an Airman from […]

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More than just a weekend away

More than just a weekend away

NOHFELDEN-BOSEN — The Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Clinical Pastoral Division sponsored a three-day Building Strong and Ready Teams retreat for military couples June 19-21 at Victor’s Seehotel Weingärtner on Lake Bostalsee. According to Chap. (Maj.) Randy Croel, chief of the Clinical Pastoral Division at LRMC, nine couples participated in the […]

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