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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman D’Andre Goodson, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, prepares an ANDROS F6 robot to inspect a training unexploded ordnance at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 6, 2024. A cordon was established by the 86th Security Forces Squadron while the 786th CES EOD inspected UXO as part of Operation Varsity 24-1, a quarterly base readiness exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

MOPP! (there it is): OV 24-1 tests RAB readiness

Team Ramstein completed its first iteration of Operation Varsity, OV 24-1, for the year after a busy week of training at Ramstein Air Base, March 8.

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Commentary: A Proclamation on Women’s History Month

Commentary: A Proclamation on Women’s History Month

During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the courageous women who have helped our Nation build a fairer, more just society. Throughout history, the vision and achievements of powerful women have strengthened our Nation and opened the doors of opportunity wider for all of us. Though their stories too often go […]

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USAG RP base operations manager turned Army Professional of the Year

USAG RP base operations manager turned Army Professional of the Year

In both military and civilian sectors of the U.S. government, awards are an important way to recognize those who demonstrate dedication and performance within their respective organizations or units. U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz is no stranger to having its outstanding employees stock their shelves with well-deserved accolades, celebrating their dedication […]

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group, pose for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 26, 2024. Established on February 26th, 1999, the 435th CRG has since emerged as a pioneering force within the Air Force's mission both in Europe and beyond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)

435th CRG celebrates 25 years of excellence

The 435th Contingency Response Group marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 25th anniversary at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 26.

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, speaks with a German citizen during the United States Army Air Corps Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Solid Sender” aircraft memorial service in Alschbach, Germany, Feb. 25, 2024. "Solid Sender" was shot down during Operation ARGUMENT, an American operation which took place in World War II. Commonly referred to as “Big Week,” the operation consisted of raids against enemy industrial targets and aircraft facilities throughout Central Europe, often with hundreds of bombers and fighters in each raid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

3 AF commander visits B-17 “Solid Sender” memorial site

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, attended a United States Army Air Corps Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Solid Sender” aircraft memorial service in Alschbach, Germany, Feb. 25.

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86th MXG performs testing on electronic jacking, leveling system

86th MXG performs testing on electronic jacking, leveling system

The 86th Maintenance Group teamed up with multiple agencies to conduct a performance evaluation of an electronic jacking and leveling system for C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 22. Lifting a C-130J demands more manpower and time than almost any other task in the MXG, requiring seven […]

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USAG RP, German authorities establish mutual aid agreement for enhanced emergency services

USAG RP, German authorities establish mutual aid agreement for enhanced emergency services

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland- Pfalz Directorate for Emergency Services partnered with German officials from surrounding cities and communities to sign a mutual agreement, Feb. 21. The joint agreement secures and ensures mutual aid and assistance between the agencies and communities in the event of emergencies, such as fires, floods and […]

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hunter Rhoden, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, peers through a lensatic compass while setting up landing zone marking panels at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Feb. 13, 2024. A combined team of air traffic controllers, airfield operations officers, radar airfield weather systems technicians and airfield managers earned their landing zone safety officer certification on Feb. 11 – 15, 2024. This special experience identifier allows them to perform the LZSO function in all environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert L. McIlrath)

1 CBCS holds inaugural landing zone safety certification course

A combined team of air traffic controllers, airfield operations officers, radar airfield weather systems technicians and airfield managers earned their landing zone safety officer certification, Feb. 11-15.

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DAF members recognized during BEYA STEM awards

DAF members recognized during BEYA STEM awards

Two Department of the Air Force members received awards during the 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Awards, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics conference held at the Baltimore Convention Center, Maryland, Feb. 15-17. At the 19th Annual Stars and Stripes Dinner Feb. 16, an Air Force Airman and a Space […]

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USAFE-AFAFRICA commander discusses Integrated Air and Missile Defense during Munich Security Conference

USAFE-AFAFRICA commander discusses Integrated Air and Missile Defense during Munich Security Conference

U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command, discussed one of his focus areas, Integrated Air and Missile Defense, during a panel at the Munich Security Conference, Feb. 17. Held every year, the Munich Security Conference is […]

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