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Time traveling with 24 IS through the years, Page 5
Kindergraves Memorial honors 451 American infants, Page 9
USAG RP BOSS program celebrates Single Soldier Day, Page 10
86 AES trains with Tunisians at African Lion 2024, Pages 16-17
May 31, 2024 | Volume 48, Number 21
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USAFE-AFAFRICA announces 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2023 Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Alexandra Longfellow 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Winners of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year pose for a group photo after a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, May 14. The winners took a tour of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, participated in a professional development seminar and a question and answer panel with local command chiefs.
U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa proudly unveiled the names of their 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2023 in a ceremony held at Ramstein Air Base, May 14. These individuals were chosen for their outstanding leadership, exemplary job performance, active participation in their communities, and remarkable personal achievements. An Air Force selection board convened at the Air Force Personnel Center to deliberate over 36 nominees from various commands, reporting units, field operating agencies, and Headquarters Air Force, ultimately selecting the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for the Air Force. See AIRMEN OF THE YEAR, Page 3
by Jordan Perch contributing writer to MilitaryinGermany.com Looking for excellent road trips? Germany has ’em. You can wind your way through misty forests, picturesque villages, and breathtaking countryside packed with medieval
castles and fortresses. If you are thinking about taking a road trip in Germany this summer, you’ve got options. As a bonus, most start or finish right on your doorstep Here are the four most famous driving routes in Germany. See ROAD TRIPS, Page 28
“The Garfield Movie” is the Nuremberg Castle
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The four most famous road trip routes in Germany