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521st AMOW welcomes new commander, Page 2
Welcome incoming commanders, Pages 5-7
7451st Med Ops Readiness Unit takes charge of DWMMC, Page 14
US, Canadian aircrews project power, Pages 16-17
July 12, 2024 | Volume 48, Number 27
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Ramstein Air Base hosts Freedom Fest 2024
Freedom Fest attendees watch a fireworks show at Ramstein Air Base, July 4. The two-day festival was held in celebration of Independence Day and included carnival rides, games, food vendors, live musical entertainment and a fireworks show. Photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley
See FREEDOM FEST, Page 3
7 unexpected reasons to visit Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Castle is one of Germany’s iconic destinations — with good reason. Poised high on a mighty hill overlooking Heidelberg’s old town and the Neckar River, the castle is a photo op paradise. If you’ve never visited, you should. If you’ve already been, here are seven reasons to entice you to go again. Heidelberg Castle may be one of Germany’s most popular tourist destinations, but it still contains plenty of mystery! See HEIDELBERG CASTLE, Page 30
“Longlegs” is the featur ed movie of the week,
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