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Dashing through the cold: Joint Jingle Jog sparkles into the season

First, second and third place medals for both male and female runners are given out during the Joint Jingle Jog at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 14, 2024. The event fosters a sense of community and holiday cheer among participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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German Polizei, Kaiserslautern Military Community unveil their “Key Moment” campaign to prevent & reduce regional DUI offenses

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, Third Air Force and Kaiserslautern Military Community commander, and Jacqueline Schröder, Head of Police Inspection Pirmasens, kick off the “Key Moment” campaign that aims to prevent and reduce DUI incidents in the area, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 28, 2024. Schröder was tasked by the Ministry of the Interior of Rhineland-Palatinate to develop the road traffic safety campaign and is now responsible for its implementation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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German Polizei, Kaiserslautern Military Community unveil their “Key Moment” campaign to prevent & reduce regional DUI offenses

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, Third Air Force and Kaiserslautern Military Community commander, Jacqueline Schröder, Head of Police Inspection Pirmasens, and Carolin Henn, Police Presidium West Palatinate chief of staff, unveil “Key Moment” DUI campaign posters during the campaign rollout at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 28, 2024. The joint prevention and awareness campaign is part of a continuing partnership to promote safety between Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry of the Interior, the Police Presidium West Palatinate and the KMC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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German Polizei, Kaiserslautern Military Community unveil their “Key Moment” campaign to prevent & reduce regional DUI offenses

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, Third Air Force and Kaiserslautern Military Community commander, met with representatives from the Rheinland-Pfalz Ministry of the Interior, the Police Presidium Westpfalz and the KMC during the DUI campaign rollout at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 28, 2024. The meeting unveiled bilingual educational “Key Moment” DUI campaign materials in English and German. These include a series of posters, graphics and QR codes that lead to informational content to help educate and inform the viewers. The goal is to reduce DUI incidents in the KMC by raising awareness of German drinking limits, alternative transportation options and consequences of DUI offenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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German Polizei, Kaiserslautern Military Community unveil their “Key Moment” campaign to prevent & reduce regional DUI offenses

“Key Moment” DUI campaign posters are unveiled during a meeting with U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, Third Air Force and Kaiserslautern Military Community commander, and Jacquelin Schröder, Head of Police Inspection Pirmasens, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 28, 2024. More than 1,000 posters, both in English and German, along with digital versions, will be placed throughout American military installations and the Kaiserslautern Military Community. The goal is to reduce DUI incidents in the KMC by raising awareness of German drinking limits, alternative transportation options and consequences of DUI offenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

World War II era military vehicles line up to take guests of a B-17G Flying Fortress crash memorial service to the reception after the ceremony, in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024. The ceremony allowed the city of Neustadt to memorialize the World War II crash site, pay respects and give closure to living relatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

Leaders from the 86th Airlift Wing, German air force, NATO Allied Air Command, local civic leaders and members from the Rhineland-Pfalz Historical Research Community pose for a photo in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024.The leaders met to honor nine fallen members at the crash site of a B-17G Flying Fortress callsigned The Black Widow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

Leaders from the 86th Airlift Wing, German air force, NATO Allied Air Command, local civic leaders and members from the Rhineland-Pfalz Historical Research Community honor nine aircrew members at a B-17G Flying Fortress crash memorial service in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024. The memorial service provided an opportunity for members to remember and honor the fallen aircrew’s sacrifice and strengthen the bond between the U.S. and Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, puts a purple heart in a time capsule during the memorial service for a B-17G Flying Fortress crash in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024. Relatives of the fallen aircrew traveled from the U.S. to attend the ceremony, remember and celebrate their sacrifices, and to gain closure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

Crosses are laid to honor nine aircrew members at the exact crash site of a fallen B-17G Flying Fortress in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024.The aircraft, callsigned The Black Widow, crashed January 20, 1945 during World War II. The memorial was held to pay respects to the fallen crew and give closure to their living relatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

German air force Lt. Col. Andreas Kaukel, NATO Allied Air Command German national representative, speaks during a memorial service of the fallen Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress aircraft and its crew in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024. The memorial service also included a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft flyover with a personnel airdrop, a pigeon release and speeches expressing gratitude and honoring the crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, gives a speech during a memorial service for a Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress and its crew in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024. The memorial service also included a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft flyover with a personnel airdrop, a pigeon release and speeches expressing gratitude and honoring the crew.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

Leaders from the 86th Airlift Wing and descendants of the B-17G Flying Fortress aircrew read along with the speeches, translated from German to English, memorializing their service in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024.The ceremony brought living relatives of the aircrew to the crash site to remember and honor their sacrifices, further strengthening bonds between the United States and Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

Guests of a B-17G Flying Fortress crash memorial service greet each other in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024. The ceremony honored the lives lost during the crash and included leaders from the 86th Airlift Wing, German air force, NATO Allied Air Command, local civic leaders and members from the Rhineland-Pfalz Historical Research Community to honor the American aviators and their descendants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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Storks in Germany: Feathered friends, folklore, and fantastic flights

A White Stork lands on top of a home in Matzenbach, Germany, June 26, 2024. Storks hold a special place in German folklore and tradition. The legend that storks deliver babies is widespread in European folklore, including Germany. This charming myth likely originated from the storks' tendency to nest on rooftops, symbolizing the arrival of new life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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Storks in Germany: Feathered friends, folklore, and fantastic flights

Two White Storks perch atop their shared nest in Matzenbach, Germany, June 26, 2024. Stork nests are significant not only for their size, but also for their location – often becoming local landmarks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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Storks in Germany: Feathered friends, folklore, and fantastic flights

Two White Storks perch atop their shared nest in Matzenbach, Germany, June 26, 2024. White storks are known for their large nests, which are built in elevated locations such as rooftops, chimneys, and specially constructed platforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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Storks in Germany: Feathered friends, folklore, and fantastic flights

A White Stork takes flight from a field in Matzenbach, Germany, May 25, 2023. One of the most remarkable aspects of the stork’s life cycle is its long-distance migration. German storks embark on an epic journey to their wintering grounds in Africa, traveling thousands of kilometers each autumn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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Ramstein gives the annual Villa Winzig Tour

A German child goes down a slide at Donnelly Park, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 18, 2024. The Villa Winzig Tour gives German children the opportunity to visit the base and introduce English to German children with the intent to deepen the U.S. and German Bond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Dylan Myers)

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Ramstein gives the annual Villa Winzig Tour

U.S. Air Force Chief MSgt. Ludwig , 86th Airlift Wing command chief, speaks to German children as they look at an English book during a Villa Winzig tour, Apr. 18, 2024. Ludwig read to children as part of an 86th Airlift Wing Host Nation Office community outreach program, which aims to enhance relations within the local community and introduce the English language to German children at an early age. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Dylan Myers)

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