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Community members, military leaders, staff and guests gathered for U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern’s relinquishment of command ceremony June 28.

Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, currently the assistant vice chief of staff and director, Air Staff, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington D.C, has received U.S. Senate confirmation for appointment to the grade of general and commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa and Allied Air Command, and director of Joint Air Power Competence Centre, Ramstein Air Base.

Maj. Gen. Aundre F. Piggee, the outgoing commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, relinquished command of the 21st TSC to Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, the incoming commanding general, during a change of command ceremony June 28 on Daenner Kaserne.

Since taking command on June 10th, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many of the great Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing. It is a privilege to serve with you, the men and women who provide combat airlift and operate the Air Force’s premier installation to enable and assure strategic capabilities.

The Romanian air force deputy chief of staff visited various units June 28 on Ramstein to learn about missile defense, combat airlift and the development of Air Force NCOs with an emphasis on safety.

On May 1, “Sandwelt,” or Sand World 2013, introduced itself to Ludwigsburg for the first time, and the display will continue until Sept. 31.

We asked you, “What is your favorite summertime indulgence?”