NEWS
786 FSS goes full send, Page 6
NEWS
86 MXG: Empowering innovation, Page 7
HEALTH
Health: Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine, Page 8
November 19, 2021 | Volume 45, Number 46
LIFESTYLE
Germany gets into holiday spirit, Page 19
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Ramstein leadership attends National Day of Mourning Story and photos by Senior Airman John Wright 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Ramstein leadership attended German National Day of Mourning ceremonies at memorial sites in RamsteinMiesenbach and Kaiserslautern, Nov. 14. Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Elizabeth Hanson, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Bryant Roy, 86th AW acting command chief, represented Team Ramstein among other leading representatives from U.S. Army, German military, German first responders and local German government. In Germany, the National Day of Mourning is always celebrated on the 33rd Sunday of the year. The Sunday is observed in commemoration of members of the armed forces of all nations and civilians who died in armed conflicts. See DAY OF MOURNING, Page 2
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, right, Staff Sgt. Joshua Irving, center, and Airman 1st Class Matthew Vaca, Ramstein Air Base Honor Guards, present a wreath on behalf of Ramstein Air Base, during the German National Day of Mourning ceremony in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Nov. 14. The National Day of Mourning is celebrated on the 33rd Sunday of each year, commemorating members of the armed forces of all nations and civilians who have died in armed conflict.
Finding Secrets in Soca Valley of Slovenia Story and photos by Kat Nickola Contributing writer for MilitaryinGermany.com “Mom, how far do you think it goes?” my daughter asked. “Well, we passed another tunnel entrance up the road around the corner. Maybe there,” I replied. “Look, an air shaft!” A stream of light poured into See SOCA VALLEY, Page 25
“Ghostbusters: Afterlife ” is the featured
movie of the week, Page 27