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Commentary: State Secretary of the Interior Roger Lewentz

Commentary: State Secretary of the Interior Roger Lewentz

Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear fellow American citizens, For 70 years now, the region has been shaped by Ramstein Air Base and the U.S. troops stationed in the Western Palatinate. While in the beginning it was still a hesitant acquaintance after the catastrophe of World War 2, but in the meantime, […]

August 5, 2022 ×

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More than 25,500 days of German-American partnership

More than 25,500 days of German-American partnership

For the last 70 years, Americans and Germans in Rheinland-Pfalz have forged an unbreakable bond formed through seven decades of personal and professional interactions. There have been many moments of goodness since 1952, and it is important to recognize our accomplishments as we celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Ramstein Air […]

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Commentary: Kaiserslautern County Commissioner Ralf Leßmeister

Unambiguously you came to Europe, to Germany, and contributed to the end of that insane and inhumane National Socialism — at that time, more than seventy years ago. For us, your arrival here was the “Sound of Freedom.” They brought peace, freedom and the idea that people essentially want the […]

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Commentary: Police President Michael Denne

Ladies and Gentlemen, “70 years Air Base Ramstein,” a reason to celebrate! On behalf of the employees of the Rheinland- Pfalz Police, Headquarters Westpfalz Kaiserslautern, I would like to congratulate you on this accomplishment. Through the Ramstein gateway, the U.S. Air Force made a significant contribution to the stability and […]

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Commentary: First Deputy Mayor Marcus Sauter

The Union Community of Bruchmühlbach-Miesau congratulates Ramstein Air Base on its 70th anniversary and wishes all the best for many more years to come. Although our union community was not founded until 20 years later; in all that time we have been able to get to know and appreciate the […]

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In appreciation of 70 years of partnership

In appreciation of 70 years of partnership

On behalf of the men and women of the 86th Airlift Wing, our leadership team would like to thank our host nation for your steadfast friendship and support for 70 unprecedented years. Each year as we reflect on our enduring partnership, we develop a stronger sense of appreciation for your […]

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Vielen Dank from COMUSAFE-AFAFRICA and NATO AIRCOM

Vielen Dank from COMUSAFE-AFAFRICA and NATO AIRCOM

Germany and the U.S. are bound by a close friendship based on historical ties, shared experiences, interests, and values. For the past 70 years here in Rheinland-Pfalz, our German hosts have opened their homes and communities to a population of over 50,000 — including military service members, DOD civilians, contractors, […]

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Inspiring installation excellence, one traffic circle at a time

Inspiring installation excellence, one traffic circle at a time

Tech Sgt. Josh Burch was frustrated. He and a team of people from across his unit, the 86th Civil Engineer Group, had worked very hard to improve the unit’s heritage room, which is called Keiler’s after the 86th CEG mascot, which is the biggest, baddest wild boar in the pack. […]

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Commentary: Reflections from OAR

Commentary: Reflections from OAR

Operation Allies Refuge is the largest noncombatant evacuation operation in the history of the United States, and I am fortunate to say, “I was there.” The Operation included 22 Religious Support Teams who provided 24/7 religious accommodation to our 35,000 guests and was nothing short of miraculous. It was a […]

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SACEUR statement on activation of NATO Response Force

SACEUR statement on activation of NATO Response Force

SHAPE, Belgium – Over the past few months, NATO Allies and European partners have remained unified in opposition to threats against peace and security in Europe. In response to Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine, the Alliance has operationally aligned its maritime, land, air, space, and cyber forces to […]

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