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‘Safety starts with me’ — back to school, Page 8
How can I protect my family, buddies from ticks?, Page 13
Firefighter Combat Challenge 2025, Pages 16 & 17
Jump that changed US warfare history, Pages 28 & 29
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Photos by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr. 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Cherie Castro, Department of Defense Education Activity educator, tours a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during the 2025 DoDEA Day at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 14. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from leaders around the installation and tour the aircraft to get a better understanding of the wings’ diverse mission set.
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by Bret Helenius contributing writer to MilitaryInGermany.com Tucked into the heart of Italy’s northern Alps, Selva di Val Gardena (Wolkenstein in Gröden) See DOLOMITES, Page 30
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Selva di Val Gardena: Hiking heaven in the heart of the Dolomites