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Upcoming OCOLA decrease for KMC service members

Upcoming OCOLA decrease for KMC service members

The Overseas Cost-of-Living Allowance will decrease for Ramstein Air Base and other bases in the Kaiserslautern Military Community in November. Decreases will be implemented in two increments, with the first half of the total decrease effective on Nov. 16, and the second half of the decrease effective on May 16, […]

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General Allvin nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff

General Allvin nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, a command pilot with expertise in joint planning and strategy, has been nominated as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff, President Joe Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III announced July 26. Allvin would assume the highest military position […]

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US Army reactivates 7th Engineer Brigade after 31 years

US Army reactivates 7th Engineer Brigade after 31 years

Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command held a reactivation ceremony for the 7th Engineer Brigade July 27 at Hangar 2 on Katterbach-Kaserne. In March of 1944, U.S. Army Gen. Douglas MacArthur requested that the War Department authorize him to activate two construction brigades to manage base and other construction […]

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Anderson, 151st Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production technician, puts the frame of a tent together during a Silver Flag mission qualification course at Ramstein Air Base, July 24.

435th CTS hosts first full AFFORGEN Silver Flag exercise

The 435th Construction and Training Squadron hosted their first full Air Force Force Generation Silver Flag mission qualification course at Ramstein Air Base, July 24-28.

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700th Contracting Squadron — our story

700th Contracting Squadron — our story

I vividly remember my family and I being welcomed to the 700th Contracting Squadron in June of 2022 when I took command last summer. It was such a humbling experience, and I felt an enormous responsibility being tasked to lead the largest contracting cquadron in United States Air Forces in […]

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Senior noncommissioned officer inductees stand in recognition of their achievements at a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 21, 2023. The ceremony served as a moment of pride and celebration for the inductees and their families, as well as  recognition of their increase in responsibilities as leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Oiler)

Milestone achieved: Ramstein AB celebrates its newest SNCOs

A senior noncommissioned officer induction ceremony was held at Ramstein Air Base, July 21. The ceremony is a significant milestone for enlisted personnel, marking their transition into senior leadership roles.

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2 Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1 Armored Division arrives in Sagunto, Spain

2 Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1 Armored Division arrives in Sagunto, Spain

PORT OF SAGUNTO, Spain — Port operations for Operation Atlantic Resolve continue at Sagunto, Spain, on July 14, in a combined effort to build and maintain expeditionary forces in Europe. Armored equipment from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, an Army unit out of Fort Bliss, Texas, […]

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US integration at Royal International Air Tattoo 23

US integration at Royal International Air Tattoo 23

The U.S. Air Force brought over 12 aircraft and 100 Airmen to participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, United Kingdom, July 14-16. Known as the world’s largest military airshow, the event allowed the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Air Forces in Europe – […]

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LRMC welcomes ASD for Health Affairs during first overseas tour

LRMC welcomes ASD for Health Affairs during first overseas tour

During his first overseas tour, the Honorable Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, visited Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, as part of a larger visit to Europe, July 10. The visit provided Martinez-Lopez a chance to visit with leaders from TRICARE Area Office Eurasia-Africa, Medical Readiness Command, […]

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, right, shows Michael Ebling, State Secretary of Rheinland-Pfalz, the flight line at Ramstein Air Base, July 10. As the State Secretary, Ebling manages many different matters in Rheinland-Pfalz and is involved in the functions of the base and how it affects the local area.

Ramstein hosts German State Sec visit

Michael Ebling, State Secretary of Rheinland-Pfalz, visited Ramstein Air Base, July 10. Ebling learned how valuable Ramstein is not only to the U.S. Air Forces’ mission, but to the people of Rheinland-Pfalz and the surrounding area.

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