HEALTH
SPORTS
FEATURE
Annual influenza POD, Page 12
Ramstein Airmen lock in during October PT Health Fair, Page 13
Maximum Effort, Pages 16 & 17
October 24, 2025 | Volume 49, Number 42
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday. Germany will “fall back” 1 hour at 3 a.m. However, the United States will not “fall back” until the morning of Nov. 3. Please be aware of the time difference for the week.
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86 CEG builds foundation of readiness at RAB by Senior Airman Jared Lovett 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs From the first uncertain moment a service member and their family arrive in the Kaiserslautern Military Community to the day they pack up their bags and head to their next duty station, the 86th Civil Engineer Group is
hard at work ensuring their home, workplace and facilities are ready to support them. By maintaining mission critical systems, building infrastructures, and providing emergency response services, the Airmen of the 86th CEG form the foundation of Ramstein’s readiness. “Our mission is to prepare engineers to operate and maintain the Global Gateway to make it ready for See READINESS on Page 3 U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Hudson, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician, participates in weapons drills during Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force training at Ramstein Air Base, July 17. The 86th Civil Engineer Group supports the largest American military community outside of the United States, maintaining the buildings and infrastructure on multiple military installations within the Kaiserslautern Military Community. The 86th CEG plays a critical role in mission success by laying the foundation to support Airmen and their families. Photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett
Bremen: A city explorer’s paradise Alive with music, food, drink, culture, parks, and water, Bremen is a brilliant place to visit. It has the vital energy of a Northern German city, See BREMEN, Page 30
“After the Hunt” is the fea tured movie of the week, Page 31
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