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Soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal, Page 2
Team Ramstein rallies for a lifesaving cause, Page 8
21st TSC selects top squad, Pages 14 & 15
Earth Day initiative highlights community partnership, Pages 16 & 17
May 1, 2026 | Volume 50, Number 17
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Volunteer Excellence Awards recognize community impact at Ramstein by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Volunteer Excellence Awards are displayed prior to a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, April 24. The annual event recognizes individuals for outstanding volunteer service across the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley
Members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community gathered to recognize 11 outstanding volunteers during the annual Volunteer Excellence Awards ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, April 24. Hosted by the Military and Family Readiness Center, the event celebrated individuals whose volunteer service made a measurable impact across the community and promoted the role of volunteerism in supporting mission readiness during National Volunteer Week. Across the Kaiserslautern Military Community, volunteers supported approximately 100 organizations and events, contributing more than 18,000 hours of service valued at over $640,000, See EXCELLENCE on Page 3
Luarca: Spain’s Quaint Atlantic Village Nestled on the rugged, beautiful coastline of the Atlantic Ocean in northwestern Spain, Luarca is a small fishing village that offers a truly enchanting escape. Often overshadowed by larger, See LUARCA, Page 28
“The The Devil Wears Pra da 2” is the featured movie of the week, Page 29
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