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wo U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft, deployed from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, sit on a runway during Operation Rapid Forge on Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 16. This is the first time that U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft have landed in Poland. Rapid Forge is a U.S. Air Forces in Europe-led mission to enhance readiness and test the ability to function at locations other than the main air bases.

US Air Force aircraft deploy to Baltics, Poland for Rapid Forge

by Capt. Selena Rodts U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs U.S. Air Force fighter and mobility aircraft forward deployed to bases in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia from July 16 to 23, as part of Operation Rapid Forge, a U.S. Air Forces in Europe-led mission […]

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86th Maintenance Squadron Airman earns Airlifter of the Week

86th Maintenance Squadron Airman earns Airlifter of the Week

by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Brandes 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Staff Sgt. Zachary Tingen, 86th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems craftsman, received the honor of being Airlifter of the Week, July 15. Tingen recently stepped up to fulfill the role of fuels section chief. He led his team in an […]

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July 16 1:41 p.m.: Major traffic collision with disabling damages and injuries in Kaiserslautern 2:20 p.m.: Damage to private property in Kaiserslautern 7:35 p.m.: Larceny of private property in Kaiserslautern July 17 2 p.m.: Major traffic collision with disabling damages and injuries in Sembach July 18 10:02 a.m.: Theft from […]

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US Air Force aircraft deploy to Baltics, Poland for Operation Rapid Forge

US Air Force aircraft deploy to Baltics, Poland for Operation Rapid Forge

 

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Brig. Gen. Ron Stephens, Regional Health Command Europe commanding general and U.S. Army Europe Command Surgeon, passes the colors to Col. Brian Spangler, new Public Health Command Europe commander, during the PHCE change of command ceremony.

Public Health Command Europe welcomes new commander

by Michelle Thum Regional Health Command Europe Public Health Command Europe held a Change of Command ceremony July 12 as the command’s outgoing commander, Col. Rebecca Porter, relinquished her command to Col. Brian Spangler. The event was hosted by Brig. Gen. Ron Stephens, Regional Health Command Europe commanding general and […]

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VA employment course starts in October

VA employment course starts in October

by Installation Management Command-Europe Public Affairs For military members separating or retiring from overseas, the search for that first job as a civilian can be a challenge. To assist in Europe, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is offering a career-skills training opportunity to help transitioning troops potentially become VA […]

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Army Tech Expo

Army Tech Expo

  Soldiers, family members and employees from the Kaiserslautern Military Community saw the latest technology available from vendors at the 2019 Tech Expo on July 18 at the Kaiserslautern Community Activities Center on Daenner Kaserne. Twenty-one vendors showcased items ranging from military surveillance to office equipment to consumer cameras and […]

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, converses with Turkish generals during Exercise Anatolian Eagle 19 at Konya Airbase, Turkey. This year’s iteration of AE19 focused on improving readiness and interoperability among participating units, which helps the U.S. and its European allies build trust and preserve a mutual commitment to face evolving tactical and strategic challenges.

DV Day in Turkey Ex Anatolian Eagle 19

by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, listens during an Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2019 brief on Konya Airbase, Turkey. AE19 is a Turkish-led flying training exercise with multinational participation that focused on improving readiness and […]

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An Airman deployed with the 37th Airlift Squadron marshals a C-130J Super Hercules at Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 10.

US, Polish air forces kick off Aviation Rotation 19-3

Air­men assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron kicked off Aviation Rotation (AvRot) 19-3 with C-130J Super Hercules operations over Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 10.

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July 8 3:20 p.m.: Major traffic collision with disabling damages in Mackenbach 3:33 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident on Vogelweh Main Base July 10 2:42 p.m.: Major traffic collision with injuries at the intersection of Im Erfenbacher Tal and Landolfstrasse 11:55 p.m.: Assault in Vogelweh Family […]

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