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Army continues greatest transformation in past 40 years, CSA says

Army continues greatest transformation in past 40 years, CSA says

The Army is in the middle of the most significant transformation in the past four decades, as the service continues to advance initiatives to support personnel under the Army People Strategy, all while maintaining critical modernization priorities to bolster joint multi-domain operations. In the coming weeks, an update will be […]

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Air Force seeks to accelerate efficiency

Air Force seeks to accelerate efficiency

As modern warfare continues to evolve, the Air Force has renewed its focus on maintaining secure fuel networks and optimizing operations for maximized combat capability. Over the past year, the Air Force Operational Energy office targeted specific initiatives that aim to increase operational efficiency, incorporate modern technology and processes, and […]

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DEFENDER-Europe 21 activities begin this month, include two dozen nations

DEFENDER-Europe 21 activities begin this month across Europe and continue through June. DEFENDER-Europe is an annual large-scale U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led, multinational, joint exercise designed to build strategic and operational readiness and interoperability between U.S., NATO allies and partners. Building on the success of last year’s exercise, DEFENDER-Europe 21 […]

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March 8 4:15 p.m.: Major vehicle collision near Mannheim March 9 7:50 a.m.: Seized USAREUR license plates on Kapaun Air Station 9:11 a.m.: Theft in Kaiserslautern 9:20 a.m.: Theft in Kaiserslautern 9:33 a.m.: Seized USAREUR license plates on Kapaun Air Station March 10 Nothing significant to report March 11 Nothing […]

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USAG RP Soldier named IMCOM-E’s Best Warrior

USAG RP Soldier named IMCOM-E’s Best Warrior

After months of training, studying, and a lot of prayer, Pfc. Samuil Matveev, religious affairs specialist with U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz, was named the 2021 Installation Management Command Directorate-Europe’s Best Warrior in the ‘Soldier’ category during a ceremony in Ansbach, March 3. “I feel very relieved now that it’s over,” […]

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Commentary: Anytime is a good time for tea…

Commentary: Anytime is a good time for tea…

If you are a tea lover or have been around the tea culture, it should be no surprise to you when it comes to the social significance placed on serving and having tea. Tea symbolizes hospitality, community, and family tradition. Tea connoisseur Mary Lou Heiss once said, “A simple cup […]

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US Africa Command discusses operations, logistics with Sahel Region partners

US Africa Command discusses operations, logistics with Sahel Region partners

U.S. Africa Command Director of Operations U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joel Tyler and AFRICOM Director of Logistics U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones met with Sahel region leaders, partner military leaders and forces, and U.S. troops during a multi-day trip to Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, Feb. 8-12. During […]

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Army COVID-19 prevention focus of Baumholder visit by local host-nation leaders

Army COVID-19 prevention focus of Baumholder visit by local host-nation leaders

Showcasing measures being taken to prevent the spread of COVID and protect the American population, the U.S. Army welcomed local leaders to U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz and the Baumholder Military Community March 3. Birkenfeld County Commis-sioner Matthias Schneider and Baumholder District Mayor Bernd Alsfasser were among six guests who toured […]

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PT test pushed to July: updates to scoring, physical components ahead

Physical fitness assessments will now resume for Airmen on July 1. Testing was initially delayed from October 2020 to April 2021 to ensure the health and safety of Airmen during the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure social distancing practices remained in place. When assessments resume, the three-component fitness test (1.5 […]

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Air Force Assistance Fund campaign starts soon

Air Force Assistance Fund campaign starts soon

The annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign officially kicked off Monday. Locally, Ramstein Air Base plans to run their giving campaign from March 15 to April 23. The AFAF raises money for four charities that take care of Airmen, Guardians, and their families. The Air Force Enlisted Village, the General and […]

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