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U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan D. Bump, 86th Airlift Wing deputy commander, provides an information and capabilities brief for State Minister Achim Schwickert, Rheinland-Pfalz State Minister of the Interior for Integration and Transport, during a visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 2, 2026. Bump highlighted the importance of the partnership between Rheinland-Pfalz and the 86th Airlift Wing, and the continued support of German state leaders for the wing’s mission. Over the decades, the office of the Ministry of the Interior for Integration and Transportation and 86th Airlift Wing have collaborated on a variety of security and infrastructure topics, ensuring a strong local working relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi)

Rheinland-Pfalz State Minister strengthens ties in visit with 86th Airlift Wing

The visit provided an opportunity to discuss areas of mutual importance, including security, police cooperation, disaster response, crisis support, integration and road safety.

CSAF, CMSAF highlight forward readiness, deterrence during visit to Spangdahlem Air Base

Medical Readiness Command, Europe takes part in 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, March

21st Theater Sustainment Command’s Headquarters, Headquarters Company Change of Command

76th AS tests rapid response during Maximum Generation

Ramstein hosts Defense Threat Reduction Agency for Vienna Document Exercise

Features

86th Security Forces Squadron Airmen stand at parade rest during the opening remarks of the 9/11 memorial march at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 11, 2026. The event organizers designed the remembrance ceremony as a way to encourage reflection on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and challenge participants to honor the legacy of the heroes and victims from that day.

Marching in memory: Kaiserslautern Military Community honors 9/11 heroes

The event was a way to encourage reflection on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and challenge participants to honor the legacy of the heroes and victims from that day.

521 AMOW/CC Immersion Tour

Medical Readiness Command, Europe hosts Army Family Forum

25 years later: US, German community climbs together to never forget

NATO allies strengthen sustainment cooperation during multinational tabletop exercise

Unterwegs – September 18, 2026

Lifestyle & Health

ABC in KMC: Oktoberfest

ABC in KMC: Oktoberfest

Wies’n Oktoberfest is here! The world’s largest beer festival is currently taking place in the center of Munich for the 190th time this year. The festival takes place from Sep. 19 to Oct. 4 at Theresienwiese, lovingly called “Wies’n” by locals. Don’t miss the chance to experience this iconic festival […]

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Tick prevention begins before stepping outdoors

ABC in KMC: Bad Dürkheim and its Wurstmarkt

Germany’s National Parks: Müritz National Park

The quiet Riviera: Italy’s lovely Liguria

Sports

Army dentist selected for All-Army Golf Team trials

U.S. Army Capt. Brandon Mai, a general dentist assigned to the U.S. Army Dental Clinic in Stuttgart, has been selected to attend the All-Army Golf Trial Camp Sept. 7-14 at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. Mai is one of 12 golfers selected for the competitive camp, […] - READ MORE...

Combatives back on main stage at Phantom Fury

Army NCO throws Team USA curveball, serves with pride

Serving Leadership: Airman Leadership School students face off against First Sergeants in volleyball match

Schools

A+ Beginnings: 86th AW Airmen welcome students back to school

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Kaiserslautern Military Community marks opening of new Sembach Elementary School

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz partners with Kaiserslautern High School Career Practicum to prepare students

‘Safety starts with me’ — back to school: Be alert for children, stay safe on roads, autobahns