COMMENTARY
King Comm – Our mission is to connect, Page 2
NEWS
Riga port operations solidify access to Baltic Sea, Page 5
STATE OF THE ART
Get to know the states of Saarland and Hessen, Pages 6-7
February 3, 2023 | Volume 47, Number 5
FEATURE
Exercise Chasing Sol photos, Pages 8-9
VALENTINE’S DAY IS COMING
Suprise your sweetie with a message! See page 5 for details
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37 Airlift Squadron soars during Chasing Sol
U.S. Air Force Capt. Michelle Lee, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot, flies a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft over Zaragoza, Spain, during exercise Chasing Sol, Jan. 26. The training exercise included three C-130Js, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, along with an A400M Atlas aircraft and a C-295 aircraft, assigned to the Spanish air force. Photo by Staff Sgt. Megan M. Beatty
See CHASING SOL, Pages 8-9
Everything you need to know about Carnival in Germany Celebrated in February, Fasching is a traditional German celebration — also known as Karneval or Fastnacht. It is carnival season, which has been celebrated for centuries by people worldwide who have German heritage. It’s See WINTER CITY, Page 25
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