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USPS Priority Shipping Lines & Appointments

USPS Priority Shipping Lines & Appointments

 

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Airlifter of the Week: 86 MXS, PMEL apprentice

Airlifter of the Week: 86 MXS, PMEL apprentice

Story and photo by
Airman 1st Class Kristof J. Rixmann
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

An 86th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory apprentice received the honor of being Ramstein’s Airlifter of the Week on Nov. 16. The 86th Airlift Wing commander and command chief lauded Airman 1st Class Stephen Oh for his excellence in executing the Air Force’s mission across the European theater of […]

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Moving expenses now taxable for civilian employees

Moving expenses now taxable for civilian employees

21st Theater Sustainment Command

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed Dec. 2017, eliminated a number of deductions that taxpayers have come to rely on. One of these was the moving expense deduction. The act eliminated the deduction for the tax year 2018 through the tax year 2025. However, the deduction will come back […]

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#Impressyourself Teen Summit

#Impressyourself Teen Summit

Nearly 150 middle and high school Army and Air Force youth attended the 2018 #IMPRESSYOURSELF Teen Summit sponsored by the Landstuhl Keystone Club held at Armstrong’s Club, Nov. 17. In addition to many fun, educational, and teambuilding activities offered throughout the day, there were numerous special guests. One of them […]

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Ramstronauts compete in LEGO League

Ramstronauts compete in LEGO League

Ramstein Middle School Robotics students competed against 14 teams in the First Lego League hosted in Rockenhausen, Nov. 14.  This group of students, called the Ramstronauts, consisted of 7th and 8th graders and was mentored by RMS Robotics teacher, Tynisa Young. The team won several awards including the “Special Prize” […]

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Weilerbach opens Culinary Christmas village tomorrow

Weilerbach opens Culinary Christmas village tomorrow

by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Editor’s Note: This article was published in a previous edition of the Kaiserslautern American and the information has been updated to reflect this year’s event. After five successful years of having a Christmas village set up in Weilerbach, the community will again sponsor a Culinary Christmas Village, Saturday to Dec. […]

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European Christmas Markets: Best of the Best

European Christmas Markets: Best of the Best

by Nate Cairney
contributing writer

The best Christmas markets are wonderlands in the truest sense of the word. They are filled with lights, garlands, pines, warm drinks, comfort food, holiday music, glittering gifts and bright laughter. Visiting one can be transformative. Surrounded by beauty and glad tidings, you remember: the holidays are about gratitude, giving […]

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Indoor Bouldering

Indoor Bouldering

by Ronnie Juhans
contributing writer

As the unpredictable German Winter weather approaches, the temptation to stay indoors and keep your fingers and thumbs fit with the latest technology increases.  Indoor bouldering is an excellent way to maintain or increase your level of fitness no matter what the conditions outside. Bouldering is a form of rock […]

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Holiday Fun Facts

Holiday Fun Facts

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Christmas Markets

Christmas Markets

by Leonie Milde
contributing writer

Germans love Christ­mas markets. And why wouldn’t they? Usually located in the city center, Christmas markets bring families and friends together over sweet and savory delicacies like sausages “Bratwurst,” Ger­man gingerbread “Leb­­kuchen” and mulled wine “Glühwein.” Live music and cozy wooden huts selling crafty goods, decorations, winter clothes and kitchen […]

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