FEATURE
FEATURE
USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts MSG, MXG conference, Page 5
Enabling power projection, Page 8
FEATURE
Army year in photos, Pages 16-17
January 31, 2025 | Volume 49, Number 4
HEALTH
Forming healthier habits in the new year, Page 28
VALENTINE’S DAY IS COMING
Suprise your sweetie with a message! See Page 7 for details.
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Ramstein AB Premier Data Center reopens after renovation Story and photos by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa A6 and 86th Mission Support Group leadership attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand reopening of the Premier Data Center, Jan. 15. Although the previous data center was functional and met the needs of the base, there was room for improvement and a need to repair prior to renovations. The effort to move all the equipment out of the building and distribute it between other data centers was called Evacuate the Castle. “This upgrade was a long time in the making. I’ve been hearing about Evacuate the Castle since I got here,” said Col. James A. Cunningham, 86th MSG commander. “I didn’t quite understand the magnitude of what was going on until I had the opportunity to walk through and see what was happening.” The reopening allows the 86th See DATA CENTER, Page 3
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa A6 and 86th Mission Support Group leadership attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand reopening of Ramstein Air Base’s Premier Data Center, Jan. 15. The time and money spent on ensuring the dependability and increased capability of this installation makes it a strategic center of importance to U.S. European Command as well as the Department of Defense.
Zell am See – Kaprun: Winter in Austria If you are looking for a change in scenery, culture, and adventure outside of Germany this winter season it can all be found in Zell Am See, Austria. Located a little over 7 hours by car from the KMC area this winter sport region is worth the drive. See ZELL AM SEE, Page 30
“Dog Man” is the featur ed movie of the week, Pa
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by Ronnie Juhans contributing writer