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DoDEA Spring Special Olympics, Page 5
Swift Response 25, Page 8
Army’s 250th birthday, Page 12
86th AW Safety Office hosts mentorship ride, Pages 16/17
June 6, 2025 | Volume 49, Number 22
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Military medical professionals come together for European-African Military Nursing Exchange conference Story & photos by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr. 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Military medical professionals from various nations gathered for the annual European-African Military Nursing Exchange conference, May 20-23, to discuss a range of topics revolving around improving the medical profession within the military across different forces. In addition to U.S. military service members stationed throughout the U.S. European Command, the conference included nursing personnel from Albania, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Georgia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Kosovo, Madagascar, Moldova, See NURSING, Page 3
U.S. service members and medical personnel from various nations pose for a group photo during the European-African Military Nursing Exchange conference in GarmischPartenkirchen, May 20. This year’s EAMNE theme, “Forging Future Frontiers: Enhancing Joint Military Healthcare Innovation with Global Partners,” aimed to enhance collaboration and interoperability between the U.S. Air Force and its partner nations. Photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.
Summer Fun: by MilitaryInGermany.com With the weather finally starting to warm up, Germany’s many public pools and lakes are open for business. Although there are many similarities to swimming areas you may have visited in the U.S., some aspects are not quite the same. Here are 20 rules that can help you make the most of your time cooling off. See FUN, Page 30
“The Phonecian Scheme” is Schwielowsee, Brandenburg, Germany
the featured movie of the
week, Page 29
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20 tips for pools & lakes in Germany