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86th MXS welcomes new commander to RAB, Page 6
USAG RP Change of Command, Page 13
37th AS conducts heavy equipment cargo airdrops, Pages 16 & 17
Surviving the summer surge, Page 29
July 24, 2026 | Volume 50, Number 29
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786th CES Airmen teamwork drives Ramstein’s beautification efforts U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Austin Alfreno, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems craftsman, right, and Airman Miguel Meza, 786 CES electrical systems apprentice, pull weeds from the side of the road at Ramstein Air Base, July 17. Both Airmen were a part of Ramstein’s Tactical Beautification Team, an initiative that helps improve the installation’s appearance and reinforces pride in maintaining a professional environment for the Kaiserslautern Military Community.
Photos by Airman 1st Class Paden Lancaster 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
See EFFORTS, Page 3
Germany’s National Parks: Black Forest National Park The Black Forest is world-famous, for good reason. The thickly wooded, mountainous terrain has a powerful mystique that goes far beyond its cuckoo-clock reputation. It is also home to See BLACK FOREST, Page 28
“Motor City” is the featured movie of the week, Page 30
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by MilitaryinGermany.com