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USAFE honors D-Day veterans with commemorative flights in France

USAFE honors D-Day veterans with commemorative flights in France

by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Two World War II veterans flew on commemorative flights in honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day at Cherbourg-Maupertus, France, June 7. The flights were coordinated by Captain Christian Maude, 37th Airlift Squadron mission commander, who worked with United States Air Forces in Europe and other participating squadrons to make […]

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Airlifter of the Week – June 21, 2024

Airlifter of the Week – June 21, 2024

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Berlin Airlift ‘Candy Bomber’ legacy lives on in new Air Traffic Control Tower named in his memory

Berlin Airlift ‘Candy Bomber’ legacy lives on in new Air Traffic Control Tower named in his memory

Story and photos by Christopher Gardner
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District

When millions of Germans living in West Berlin were cut off from the rest of the world by a Soviet Union blockade in 1948 it kicked off the Berlin Airlift — the largest humanitarian airlift in history. One of the heroes of the Berlin Airlift that has stood out over […]

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USAG RP commemorates 249 years of Army’s service, sacrifice, strength

USAG RP commemorates 249 years of Army’s service, sacrifice, strength

Story and photo by Linda Lambiotte
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz joins the nation in celebrating the U.S. Army’s 249th birthday on June 14. Today, the Army commemorates nearly two and a half centuries of steadfast service and sacrifice. Founded on June 14, 1775, the Continental Army was established by the Second Continental Congress to unify the […]

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Ramstein celebrates German-American Friendship

Ramstein celebrates German-American Friendship

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Ramstein ALS First Army Instructor

Ramstein ALS First Army Instructor

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Sonia J. McElfresh’s, 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy instructor, journey from the front lines to the classroom is a testament to the transformative power of experience and resilience. Her military career, initially fueled by a desire for challenge, led McElfresh through diverse roles as a […]

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1 ACOS demonstrates advanced cyber capabilities to COMUSAFE

1 ACOS demonstrates advanced cyber capabilities to COMUSAFE

Story and photos by Capt. Jacob Murray
435th Air Ground Operations Wing Public Affairs

The 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron recently demonstrated its unique cyber capabilities to U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command, and other senior leaders. The squadron showcased its leading-edge technology in modern warfighting, […]

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ABC in KMC: Berlin Airlift

ABC in KMC: Berlin Airlift

by Gina Hutchins-Inman
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Berliner Luftbrücke Berlin in the post-war era, a city and a whole country divided into four occupation zones, each controlled by the Allied powers: the United States, the United Kingdom, France and the Soviet Union. The city located in the middle of the Soviet zone was only accessible by three […]

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Unterwegs – June 14, 2024

FRÜHLINGSFEST (SPRING FESTIVAL) JUNE 15–17, ABBEY CHURCH SQUARE/WALDFESTPLATZ, OTTERBERG  Since the middle of the 18th century, it has been tradition to celebrate the Frühlingsfest every second year. The festival will be opened by the mayor on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. for lively music and drink. Don’t be startled if […]

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USAFE hosts first-ever basic fighter maneuver exercise at Ramstein

USAFE hosts first-ever basic fighter maneuver exercise at Ramstein

by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Thirty-seven fighter jets from nine NATO countries participated in Ramstein 1v1, U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s first-ever basic fighter maneuvers exercise at Ramstein Air Base, June 6. Participants included military aviators from the U.S., United Kingdom, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France and Germany. Aircraft included F-35A Lightning IIs, F-16 […]

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