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86 Operations Group welcomes honorary commander, Page 2
82 ERQS conducts joint medical, rope rescue training, Page 8
Opening of new Sembach Elementary School, Pages 12 & 13
7 Engineer Brigade Best Squad 2026, Page 15
March 6, 2026 | Volume 50, Number 9
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German-American Friendship Days
Photos by Airman Paden Henry 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Airmen, Army Soldiers, and Bundeswehr Senior Master Sgt. Brian Wagner, event coordinator, pose for a group photo after completing their final challenge during the German and American Friendship Days at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 26. After completing swimming, marksmanship, and a German physical fitness test, members finished with a timed 12 kilometer ruck. These events tested members’ endurance, skill and resilience across multiple disciplines. By the end of week, 221 badges were awarded to those who successfully passed each trial in accordance with German military standards. See more photos on Pages 16 & 17
7 unexpected reasons to visit Heidelberg castle Heidelberg Castle is one of Germany’s iconic destinations — with good reason. Poised high on a mighty hill overlooking Heidelberg’s old town and the Neckar River, the castle is a photo op
“Hoppers” is the featured movie of the week, Page 29
See CASTLE, Page 30 Heidelberg night view with castle.
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