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U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in exercise Operation Varsity 23-2 during a simulated attack on the Large Vehicle Inspection Site gate at Ramstein Air Base, May 15. How different units respond to simulated scenarios during OV 23-2 provides insight into Ramstein AB’s overall readiness. Photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner

Ramstein AB executes Operation Varsity 23-2

Ramstein AB holds exercises quarterly in order to improve the base’s ability to respond to incidents including terrorism attacks, and chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear threats.

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Ukrainian tank crews, maintainers to begin training on US M1 Abrams in Germany soon

Ukrainian tank crews, maintainers to begin training on US M1 Abrams in Germany soon

The Defense Department has announced the arrival of 31 M1 Abrams training tanks to Grafenwoehr, Germany, in preparation for U.S.-led training of Ukrainian tank crews and maintainers before the tanks are sent to the front lines to arm Ukrainian forces against Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression. Ukrainian crews are expected […]

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Members from headquarters USAFE-AFAFRICA pose alongside Finnish air force and French army personnel following a rapid airfield damage repair demonstration conducted by the 435th Construction and Training Squadron during a visit at Ramstein Air Base, April 27.

Strengthening NATO through engineer engagements

In the wake of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, U.S. Air Forces in Europe engineers are looking for new ways to improve interoperability, engineer procedures, and build new capabilities where none existed previously.

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Ramstein AB remembers, reflects Kindergraves Memorial

Ramstein AB remembers, reflects Kindergraves Memorial

In honor of the 451 American infants buried at Kaiserslautern Cemetery, the Kaiserslautern Kindergraves Memorial Foundation held an annual memorial service in the Kaiserslautern City Cemetery, May 20. The children were born from 1952 to 1971 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center or at German hospitals nearby, but passed away at […]

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chad VanCleave-Goff, 86th Security Forces Squadron senior enlisted leader, runs during a 5k memorial event during Police Week at Ramstein Air Base, May 15. During the week, the base held several events honoring Police Week including a Defender Challenge, 5K run and a final guardmount.

Ramstein celebrates National Police Week 2023

A memorial event to commemorate Police Week was held at Ramstein Air Base, May 15. During the week, the base held several events, including a Defender Challenge, 5K run and a final guardmount.

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21st TSC Celebrates Bundeswehr Logistics Command’s 10th anniversary

21st TSC Celebrates Bundeswehr Logistics Command’s 10th anniversary

Logisticians and senior leaders from the U.S. Army’s 21st Theater Sustainment Command and the Bundeswehr Logistics Command, special guests and the public celebrated the latter command’s 10th Anniversary in Erfurt, May 6. The celebration included dynamic and static displays, including vehicles from 21st TSC’s 16th Sustainment Brigade; demonstrations, and a […]

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Defenders memorialized during police week, DAF expands Security Forces training

Defenders memorialized during police week, DAF expands Security Forces training

The names of three Department of the Air Force defenders were among the 556 fallen officers read aloud during the 35th Annual Candlelight vigil May 13 as part of the many events that take place across the country during National Police Week, May 14-19. The three defenders honored during the […]

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A Hellenic paratrooper conducts a static-line jump out of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during Exercise Stolen Cerberus X above the Nea Peramos Drop Zone, Greece, May 8. The objective of the training deployment and exercise was to enhance interoperability and airlift capabilities between the U.S. and Hellenic armed forces, strengthen bilateral defense ties and execute aeromedical evacuation and jump training.

Ramstein completes its tenth year of Stolen Cerberus

Stolen Cerberus X, a joint training exercise involving members from Team Ramstein and the Hellenic air force, concluded its tenth annual iteration at Elefsina Air Base, Greece, May 11.

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No OCOLA decrease for KMC in May

The Department of Defense will implement Overseas Cost-of-Living-Allowance decreases effective May 15 and Nov. 15, however, U.S. service members in the Kaiserslautern Military Community will not be impacted by the decrease this year. Q1: What is Overseas Cost-of-Living Allowance (OCOLA)? A: OCOLA is a monthly supplement designed to ensure service […]

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Innovation critical to success as DOD faces competition with China

Innovation critical to success as DOD faces competition with China

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks warned today that the Defense Department’s propensity to innovate will be vital to deterring future conflict and maintaining the U.S. military’s strategic edge going forward. That strategic advantage, Hicks said, has come under increasing pressure given the rapid advance of China, the U.S.’s […]

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