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USAREUR-AF CSM Change of Responsibility Ceremony

We bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Robert V. Abernethy, as command sergeant major, U.S. Army Europe and Africa, and welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremiah Inman during a Change of Responsibility ceremony on Lucius D. Clay Kaserne, Jan. 28, 2022.

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1st Air Cav Conducts MEDEVAC Training with Bundeswehr

Jan. 28, 2022 | 1:56

1st Air Cav conducts MEDEVAC patient load training with German field artillery ground medics during Allied Spirit, Jan. 22, 2022, Hohenfels Training Area, Germany.

US Army takes to the skies over Germany for Allied Spirit 22

The storied lineage of the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade has taken them to the battlefields of Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan during its history, as the brigade trains constantly to maintain combat readiness for such conflicts.

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U.S., Senegal partner to host military medical readiness exercise

U.S. and Senegalese Armies started a three-week training exercise, MEDREX Senegal 22-1, at the Quakam Military Hospital to improve medical capabilities and readiness for military medical providers, January 24.

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Vilseck Commissary Staff Work Hard to Keep Shelves Stocked

Jan. 25, 2022 | 1:51

Grocery store managers like Edward Preston and his staff at the Vilseck Commissary on Rose Barracks, Germany are working overtime to keep shelves stocked and service members and their families happy amid U.S. food shortages and a pandemic. Check out what these hard workers are up to.

Army medical treatment facilities offer travel testing recommendations

COVID testing requirement for inbound air travel to the US went into effect December requiring a negative test no more than one-day prior to departure.
COVID testing for leisure travel is still not available at Army MTFs at this point. However, there is a variety of COVID testing resources available in the local communities.

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The Army Eye Specialist

Jan. 25, 2022 | 1:04

Today we highlight this military occupational specialty: The Eye Specialist, a unique job in the United States Army full of great skills that can be used in and out of the service.

US Army launches annual housing tenant satisfaction survey

The Army began its annual housing tenant satisfaction survey to gather feedback about living in Army housing. Survey results will guide the decisions the Army makes about future housing.

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2nd Cavalry Regiment conducts a hasty attack during training

Jan. 25, 2022 | 1:12

U.S. Soldiers, assigned to Bull Troop, 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, conduct a hasty attack during a situational training exercise at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Jan. 12, 2022.

U.S., Niger partner to enhance basic training program

U.S. Army and National Guard Soldiers joined forces to conduct a Final Planning Event in Niger as part of an ongoing partnership with the Forces Armées Nigériennes to enhance the Niger basic training program. The purpose of the visit was to coordinate logistic support, validate the training plan with the partner nation and set the conditions for the execution of phase III of the basic training enhancement program.

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Squad Situational Training Exercises at Grafenwoehr Training Area

Jan. 24, 2022 | 0:52

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Bull Troop, 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, conduct a situational training exercise at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Jan. 11, 2022.

Allied Spirit 22 Kicks Off

Exercise Allied Spirit 22 kicked off as Soldiers transitioned into the force-on-force phase at the 7th Army Training Command’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center at Hohenfels, Germany.
Approximately 5,200 Soldiers from 15 nations including Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Moldova, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States are participating in the exercise till Feb. 5, 2022.

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New utility meters help with garrison energy conservation

Several Directorate of Public Works representatives from U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz gathered at Rhine Ordnance Barracks Wednesday to learn how to monitor and analyze data from the nearly 700 utility meters that were installed throughout the garrison over the last several months.

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USAG Wiesbaden and state of Rheinland-Pfalz host collaborative COVID vaccination event

Jan. 21, 2022 | 1:31

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community members had the chance to get vaccinated at the McCully Barracks, Wackernheim in a collaborative event with the state of Rheinland-Pfalz.

National Guard infantry units support East Africa mission

Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa transferred authority to the incoming battalion, Task Force Red Dragon on Jan. 8, 2022, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
The task force serves as the standing security force element for CJTF-HOA, providing security, crisis response capabilities and building partnerships throughout East Africa.

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Patch Library promotes life skills through Lego Club

Jan. 12, 2022 | 1:14

The Patch Library hosts Lego Club every Thursday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Patch Barracks, Germany. The participants build a construction based on a theme each week and then display their finished artwork in the library until the next session.

Atmosphere at Del Din Warrior Restaurant brightened by creativity, vibrant work

The team at the Del Din Warrior Restaurant at the Logistics Readiness Center Italy, is known for excellent service and delicious and nutritious meals, but recently they stepped up their game another notch.
Restaurant manager Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Plog came up with an idea to brighten the atmosphere at the restaurant and showcase the talents of his team.

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Fitness Resolution Day brings community together

Jan. 18, 2022 | 0:52

The Wiesbaden Sports and Fitness Center hosted Fitness Resolution Day on Clay Kaserne, Wiesbaden, Germany, Jan. 8, 2022. The event brought together local fitness coaches, trainers, and wellness professionals to showcase their offerings, allowing community members to try them for free.

Blood Donations Are Mission Critical 365 Days a Year

The holidays may be over, but the spirit of giving is stronger than ever during National Blood Donor month in January. Service members with 30th Medical Brigade know the impact blood donations have on Army readiness and capability.

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U.S. Combat Medics Train alongside Polish Students

Jan. 14, 2022 | 2:58

Washington National Guard Combat Medics train with Polish students on basic combat lifesaver techniques at Bydgoszcz, Poland, Jan. 12, 2022. Soldiers trained alongside Polish students in basic combat lifesaver skills, providing vital knowledge in first-aid situations.

AFNorth schools among 'system of distinction'

DoDEA EU-West ranks among top during periodic accreditation

During their most recent five-year accreditation cycle, the schools of U.S. Army Garrison Benelux in Belgium and the Netherlands and several others in the district earned a high distinction from their accrediting institute.

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LRMC expands COVID-19 booster eligibility to 12-15-year-olds

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center began offering COVID-19 booster vaccinations less than a day following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expansion of booster shot eligibility to those 12 to 15 years old.

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KFOR RC-E Operation Alpine Swarm

Jan. 5, 2022 | 1:19

Soldiers from KFOR Regional Command – East conducted Operation Alpine Swarm, a non-standard training exercise, on December 21, 2021 at Babaj Boks Training Area, Kosovo.

Overseas Housing Allowance survey open – your input affects your housing rates

Annual Overseas Housing Allowance Survey for Germany is open from 1 January to 31 March 2022. All Service members receiving OHA, except those sharing rent, are encouraged to participate.
Results directly impact the amount of housing allowance each service member receives, as the overseas housing allowance is a cost-reimbursement based allowance.

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Maj Gen. Andrew Rohling Airborne Training

Jan. 4, 2022 | 0:26

Maj Gen. Andrew Rohling, Deputy Commanding General for Africa and U.S. Army Southern European Task Force-Africa Commander, recently completed Airborne jump training with the 173rd Airborne Brigade.

10TH AAMDC wins 2022 Best Career Counselor Competition

Jan. 7, 2022 | 1:30

Sgt. 1st Class Dustin J. Moon, Senior Career Counselor, 10th Army Air Missile Defense Comannand, wins the Best Senior Career Counselor competition in U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, Dec. 6, 2021. Sgt. 1st Class Moon placed first in the 2021 and 2022 Top Senior Career Counselor competitions.

Nebraska Guard helps restore Djibouti village water supply

Living in a water-scarce environment is a reality for millions of people around the globe, including in Djibouti, where the average annual rainfall is 4.7 inches. With so little precipitation, a reliable water source is critical. In Chabelley Village, the well-needed repairs ensure a stable water supply.

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KMC Soldiers and Airmen give back to host nation communities

Jan. 5, 2022 | 2:07

Soldiers of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center's Deployed Warrior Medical Management Center and Airmen out of Ramstein Air Base, Germany gave back to their host nation communities through projects at a Landstuhl orphanage and Kaiserslautern women's shelter, Dec. 20.

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