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New Commander, Page 3
German-American Friendship Fest, Page 5
Smart Lockers, Page 8
521st AMOW receives fuel, Page 12
July 10, 2026 | Volume 50, Number 27
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KMC Freedom Fest
celebrates 250 years of American independence See FREEDOM FEST, Pages 16-17
Families from the Kaiserslautern Military Community ride a carnival attraction during Freedom Fest at Ramstein Air Base, July 4. The two-day fest brought together service members and families from the KMC in a shared celebration of partnership and 250 years of American independence. Photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi
Burghausen: See the world’s longest castle Nestled in southeast Bavaria on the Austrian border, Burghausen is an ideal destination for a long weekend. A small, walkable town, Burghausen features the longest castle in the world and plenty of See BURGHAUSEN, Page 30
“Moana” is the featured movie of the week, Page 31
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by MilitaryinGermany.com