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Col. Bryan DeCoster, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz commander, speaks of the unit’s increased role in supporting dozens of Army posts from Pirmasens and Miesau to Baumholder and Germersheim.

Opening a new chapter: U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

Story and photo by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

The Army closed a chapter in its history Sept. 26 at Kleber Kaserne, furling colors of two Army garrisons and opening one anew — U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz.

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Ghana air force leaders are briefed on the operations of the Kisling NCO Academy Sept. 26 on Kapaun. Ghana’s air force leaders visited the NCO 
academy to learn how the U.S. Air Force develops its enlisted force.

Ghanaian air force visits KMC

Story and photo by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ghana air force military officials visited the KMC Sept. 25 through 27 to learn about the U.S. Air Force’s professional military education programs. This gave them a chance to further military relations and improve the partnership between the U.S. and Ghanaian air forces.

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Col. Darren Werner, commander of 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, leads a discussion about team building during a command team training event held at the Rheinlander Club Sept 6.

Task Force Deeds conducts command team training

Story and photo by Sgt. April York
16th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs, 21st Theater Sustainment Command

Commanders and first sergeants with the 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, joined together to conduct command team training at the Rheinlander Club Sept. 5 and 6.

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Photo by Bernd MaiStaff Sgt. Derek Hillmer, 720th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, crosses the finish line wearing a 75-pound bomb suit during Baumholder’s 9/11 Remembrance Run Sept. 11.

USAREUR commander visits Baumholder, remembers 9/11

by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs

Baumholder’s monthly 5 kilometer runs carry a specific theme, but the run on Sept. 11 had a very special meaning attached to it.

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7th CSC transforms CBRN response in Europe

by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta
7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 7th Civil Support Command inactivated the 771st, 772nd and 774th Civil Support Teams during a brief ceremony Sept. 18.

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Everyone plays a part in cyber security

Courtesy of 86th Communications Squadron

Inspections are not new to military members; they are a way to ensure all Airmen are prepared to perform the mission safely and efficiently. Gone are the days of ramping up to prepare for inspections, as maintaining a constant state of readiness is crucial to ensure a unit is always mission ready.

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Graphic by Hans Roth

Secure today, safe tomorrow

by Airman 1st Class Holly Mansfield
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Being an Airman comes with a lot of responsibility, and none more vital than information security. Being vigilant 24/7 can be difficult, but becoming complacent and leaving a common access card in a computer can be harmful for everyone on the network.

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Generals stress collaboration, innovation during forum

by Tech. Sgt. Tammie Moore
Air Force District of Washington Public Affairs

General officers candidly discussed innovation, concerns and the service’s future
during the professional development portion of the Air Force Association’s Air & Space Conference &
Technology Exposition 2013 here Sept. 18.

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Single logon offers retirees simple access to secure sites

by Debbie Gildea
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

Airmen concerned about losing access to benefit web pages once they retire should establish their Department of Defense self-service logon identification account Tuesday, Air Force Personnel Center officials suggested.

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Photo by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest WainwrightPotteryArts and Crafts Center customer Sarah Crivellaro throws pottery Sept. 19 on Ramstein. The Ramstein Arts and Crafts Center is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offers pottery, ceramics  and engraving classes throughout the year.

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