NEWS
FEATURE
USAFE-AFAFRICA welcomes new commander, Page 2
Ramstein AB hosts Freedom Fest, Pages 6-7
NEWS
Ceremony recognizes Ramstein civilians, Page 8
July 8, 2022 | Volume 46, Number 27
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HEALTH
Doctors recommend sunscreen for all skin complexions, Page 17
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30-year-old team shares last flight Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The last three U.S. Army E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System aircrew members participated in a final flight with the U.S. Air Force at Ramstein Air Base, June 22. The JSTARS, which is deployed to Ramstein Air Base from the Georgia Air National Guard’s 116th Air Control Wing at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is an airborne battle management, command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform. JSTARS are operated by Guardsmen from the 116 ACW, active duty Airmen from the 461 ACW, and the U.S. Army’s 138th Military Intelligence Company. Since 1994, Soldiers have worked alongside Airmen to provide surveillance and aerial situational awareness to theater commanders via the JSTARS for application in air and ground operations. See LAST FLIGHT, Page 3
An E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System passes over the flightline before landing at Ramstein Air Base, June 22. This is the final flight that U.S. Army personnel participated in after approximately 28 years of joint service with JSTARS.
Very cool caves, Little Lichtenstein
Story and photos by Wendy Payne contributing writer for MilitaryInGermany.com
When the weather in Germany gets too warm, you may need a cooler place to visit. Near Reutlingen and Stuttgart in the lovely region of Sonnenbühl you can find See COOL CAVES, Page 24
Little Lichtenstein Castle
“Thor: Love & Thunder” is the
featured movie of the we ek, Page 25