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U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Frans Vandiepeenhuisen, Easy Company 1-214 General Support Aviation Battalion chief of operations, right, talks about space for gear in the UC-35A Cessna Citation V to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Hayward, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician flight examiner, left, and Staff Sgt. Carlos Garcia, 86th AES flight instructor, middle, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 19, 2023. The Army is supporting the Air Force with a relationship benefitting both services by building skills together, ultimately keeping the 86th AES flexible with new aircraft certifications to continue providing support for their patients. When aircraft used by the 86th AES are down for routine maintenance, they are able to work with the Army to continue providing airlift medical evacuation support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Trevor Calvert)

US Air Force trains with Army UC-35A aircraft

The 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron hosted a UC-35A Cessna Citation V aircraft training event with U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the General Support Aviation Battalion Oct. 18.

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks to Bundeswehr and U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, at Luftwaffen Kaserne in Koln-Wahn, on Oct. 23, 2023. The Bundeswehr Homeland Defence Command hosted the demonstration, which included multiple German military and civilian agencies, as well as U.S. Soldiers from the 21st TSC. This visit highlighted the major efforts that the host nation performs as well as sustainment efforts in support of Allied Forces flowing through Germany to NATO countries in the east for combat operations. In addition to its homeland security tasks, the Bundeswehr Homeland Defence Command also acts as the command authority responsible for the reception, staging, onward movement, and integration of forces.

The Bundeswehr Homeland Defence Command is mainly responsible for the command, control, and coordination of Bundeswehr operations in Germany. This ranges from performing homeland security tasks to coordinating the deployment of the Bundeswehr to other areas and providing a crisis management team to the Federal Chancellery .In addition to its homeland security tasks, the unit also acts as the command authority responsible for the reception, staging, onward movement, and integration of forces.

21st Theater Sustainment Command participates in capabilities demonstration for German chancellor

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Luftwaffen Kaserne in Köln-Wahn Oct. 23, to observe a Bundeswehr and U.S. Army demonstration.

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Logisticians make “Hooah!” happen for DEFENDER 24

Logisticians make “Hooah!” happen for DEFENDER 24

Logisticians and planners from U.S. Army Europe-Africa, 21st Theater Sustainment Command and selected U.S. Army units based in the continental United States gathered for a Logistics and Movement Conference at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, Oct. 16-20. Participants finalized movement requirements for DEFENDER 24, an annual U.S. European Command-directed multi-national, joint […]

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Members of the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron showcase their abilities to put out a fire on a training aircraft while hosting an open house at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 21, 2023. The 86th CES invited the Kaiserslautern Military Community and local partners to the open house to spread awareness of fire safety while cooking this coming holiday season.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

Fire Prevention Week

Fire Prevention Week is an annual event aimed at raising awareness about fire safety, and this year, the U.S. Air Force is actively promoting cooking safety.

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Maintenance conducts deep inspection on C-130J aircraft

Maintenance conducts deep inspection on C-130J aircraft

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Ramstein Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How software updates, patches keep your computer safe

We are all quite familiar with the situation. We log into our computers to work, read emails, or simply browse the web when suddenly, we receive a pop-up message informing us that it’s once again time to update our computer’s software. Ideally, we update the software and restart our computers […]

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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz welcomes new CSM during Assumption of Responsibilities ceremony

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz welcomes new CSM during Assumption of Responsibilities ceremony

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz welcomed its new senior enlisted leader during an assumption of responsibilities held at the Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh, Oct. 19. Command Sgt. Maj. Raymond Wrensch assumed his duties by receiving the command’s colors from Col. Reid Furman, USAG Rheinland-Pfalz commander. The colors are the command sergeant […]

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A UH-60 Blackhawk belonging to 1st Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade is downloaded from ARC Endurance at the port of Vlissingen, Netherlands, Oct 17.  Aircraft, vehicles, and equipment arrived in theater for a rotational deployment to build readiness, increase interoperability and enhance the bond between ally and partner militaries using multinational training events.

Dutch military, contractors provide port assistance for incoming US aviation brigade

More than 40 aircraft were received by 39th Transportation Battalion, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, with the support of Dutch military and civilian contractors at the port of Vlissingen, Netherlands, Oct. 17.

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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz hosts groundbreaking ceremony for new Baumholder family housing

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz hosts groundbreaking ceremony for new Baumholder family housing

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz hosted a groundbreaking ceremony marking the beginning construction of 64 new residence units for the Baumholder Military Community at Wetzel Kaserne Oct.18. The Army Family Housing project includes a new four-story apartment building with 12 three-bedroom apartments at Baumholder Family Housing on Smith Barracks, and 42 […]

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421 MMB M16 Qualification

421 MMB M16 Qualification

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