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Firefighting foam: PFAS-free future, Page 8
Celebrating 2025 DODEA Teacher of the Year, Page 9
Ramstein honors 77 years of U.S. Air Force legacy, Page 11
10th annual German American friendship concert, Pages 16-17
October 11, 2024 | Volume 48, Number 40
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Ramstein AB commander kicks off 2024 fire prevention week
See FIRE PREVENTION, Page 3 86th Airlift Wing leadership pose for a group photo with military personnel assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 2. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Katherine M. Paulson, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron commander and fire marshal, proclaimed Williams as the honorary fire marshal, and as fire marshal, Williams has declared Oct. 5-19, as the 2024 fire prevention week. Photos by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo
by MilitaryInGermany.com Forests are an essential part of Germany. Naturally, autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons around. Gold, orange and red leaves are yours to see all over the country. Get out there and immerse yourself in autumn’s grandeur!
One of the benefits of living in Germany is that nearly everyone is close to trees. Even if being outside isn’t necessarily your thing, few natural wonders are more wondrous than Germany’s forests in autumn. See AUTUMN COLORS, Page 30
“Piece by piece” is the featured movie of the we ek, Pa
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Palatinate forest panoramic view.
Photo by German Wildlife Photo/Shutterstock.com
Four places to see amazing autumn colors in Germany