COMMENTARY
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Ramstein Bazaar 7 DAYS
UNTIL THE BAZAAR
Grover: My guardian through shadows, Page 2
Thracian Summer 24: Another great year, Page 3
A legal legacy, a life of service, Page 6
Forging Warrior Hearts Day, Page 12
September 13, 2024 | Volume 48, Number 36
Sep. 20-22 Ramstein Air Base Hangars 1 & 2
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Ukraine Defense Contact Group 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Gen. CQ Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hold a press conference during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 6. Defense leaders from around the world demonstrated their unwavering support for Ukraine since Russia’s assault on democracy and international order in Ukraine during the UDCG meeting. Photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty
See UDCG, Pages 16-17
The one and only Oktoberfest
The 2024 Living Pattern Survey is now open through Sep. 30!
On Saturday, Sep. 21, Munich mayor Dieter Reiter will tap the first beer barrel to declare Okotberfest or “Wiesn” — as Munich’s citizens call it — officially open. This year, the world-famous festival runs through October 6. It is the most famous event in Germany and the world’s largest fair, with some six million people attending every year. Here’s what you need to know before you go to Oktoberfest! See OKTOBERFEST, Page 30
Photo by TunedIn by Westend61/Shutterstock.com
by MilitaryInGermany.com
The survey is open once every three years to determine where service members shop and how they allocate their purchases between local markets, U.S. Government, and online shopping facilities. The survey can also lead to increases or reductions of OCOLA rates year-to-year.