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USAFE aircraft supports Pointe du Hoc memorial for D-Day 79

USAFE aircraft supports Pointe du Hoc memorial for D-Day 79

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U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt, Chief Operations Officer for the USSF, receives a briefing on NATO space operations at the NATO Space Center in NATO Allied Air Command at Ramstein Air Base, May 22. Burt visited the Space Center within NATO Allied Air command to learn and understand how the U.S. can best integrate and support the Alliance’s space mission. In December 2019, NATO Heads of State and Government declared space as the Alliance’s “fifth domain” of operations, alongside land, sea, air and cyberspace, which provides new space for information sharing, capability building, and multilateral cooperation alongside our NATO Allies and Partners. Courtesy photos

Chief Operations Officer for US Space Force visits NATO Space Center

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt, Chief Operations Officer for the USSF, recently received a briefing on NATO space operations at the NATO Space Center in NATO Allied Air Command at Ramstein Air Base.

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German-led live-fly exercise Air Defender 2023 will take off in June

German-led live-fly exercise Air Defender 2023 will take off in June

BERLIN – Exercise Air Defender 2023 (AD23) is a German-led, multinational exercise focusing on operational and tactical-level live-flying and will take place across Germany from June 12-24. AD23 involves Air Forces from 24 Nations and 220 aircraft. The German Air Force ensures command and control of air operations during the […]

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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz welcomes four new apprentices, fosters cross-cultural relationships

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz welcomes four new apprentices, fosters cross-cultural relationships

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz welcomed four local national students from the Kaiserslautern and Baumholder communities May 30, as part of the Garrison Apprenticeship Program initiative. The program, which starts Sept. 1, will place the students in various administrative positions within the garrison, giving them a unique opportunity to learn about […]

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U.S. Army Col. Martin Cheman, deputy commanding officer, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, speaks at the Memorial Day Ceremony at Panzer Field, Panzer Kaserne,, Kaiserslautern, on May 25. Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868, and officially proclaimed on May 5, 1897,  by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. Memorial Day is a holiday that is held to honor fallen Service Members.

21st Theater Sustainment Command holds Memorial Day Ceremony

Members of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command observed Memorial Day Ceremony at Panzer Field, Panzer Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, on May 25. Memorial Day is a holiday that is held to honor fallen Service Members.

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Hicks honors fallen service members, Gold Star families in Memorial Day message

Hicks honors fallen service members, Gold Star families in Memorial Day message

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks paid tribute to service members who made the ultimate sacrifice and the families they left behind in a video message and statement released today. In her statement, Hicks said: “Each Memorial Day, we come together as a nation to express our gratitude and pay […]

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Airman 1st Class Damien LoBello, Tactical Air Control Party apprentice with Det 1 2ASOS, coordinates with Spanish Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers during exercise Swift Response on a hillside near Zaragoza, Spain, May 9. The group performed close air support with A-10s from the 442d Fighter Wing and reviewed lessons learned on interoperability with their Allied partners to better sharpen their skills working together.

435 AGOW JTACs train with Allies during Defender Europe 23 exercise Swift Response

Joint Terminal Attack Controllers from U.S. and Spanish Air Force worked together during exercise Swift Response for Defender Europe 23 in Zaragoza, Spain, May 8-12.

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III lands at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 14. Exercise Defender Europe 23 leveraged mobility aircraft and people to maneuver forces during the U.S. European Command-directed multinational joint exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between U.S. and NATO Allies and partners.

DE23 AMT operations at Larissa AB

Exercise Defender Europe 23 leveraged mobility aircraft and people to maneuver forces during the U.S. European Command-directed multinational joint exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between U.S. and NATO Allies and partners.

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U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in exercise Operation Varsity 23-2 during a simulated attack on the Large Vehicle Inspection Site gate at Ramstein Air Base, May 15. How different units respond to simulated scenarios during OV 23-2 provides insight into Ramstein AB’s overall readiness. Photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner

Ramstein AB executes Operation Varsity 23-2

Ramstein AB holds exercises quarterly in order to improve the base’s ability to respond to incidents including terrorism attacks, and chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear threats.

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Ukrainian tank crews, maintainers to begin training on US M1 Abrams in Germany soon

Ukrainian tank crews, maintainers to begin training on US M1 Abrams in Germany soon

The Defense Department has announced the arrival of 31 M1 Abrams training tanks to Grafenwoehr, Germany, in preparation for U.S.-led training of Ukrainian tank crews and maintainers before the tanks are sent to the front lines to arm Ukrainian forces against Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression. Ukrainian crews are expected […]

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