News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany Free lacrosse clinics Free lacrosse clinics will be open to children ages 8 to 18 years old from 10 a.m. to noon May 13 in Landstuhl, and Sunday on Pulaski Barracks. Registration is currently open. Players, coaches and interested participants are needed. For more information or to register, contact Parent […]
People often use the terms “home of record,” “domicile,” and “residency” interchangeably, but they are three different concepts with different purposes and legal consequences. Your home of record is the state in which you lived when you enlisted or commissioned in the United States military. Your home of record does […]
After 24 years, 13 moves and decades of experience, Command Sgt. Maj. Ulysses D. Rayford knows what needs to be done at U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz; foster trust, hone efficiency and cultivate mentorship – and he’s the Soldier to make that happen.
Rayford, who accepted responsibility as the garrison’s highest enlisted non-commissioned officer last December, spent his first 100 days of leadership listening to Soldiers and family members and prioritizing the important tasks that need attention.
Rayford said the first and most important task is earning Soldiers’ trust.
April 22 marks the anniversary of a movement started in 1970. Author Rachel Carson wrote Silent Spring. A book that brought to light some major environmental changes as well as important factors about public health. Awareness led to concern and eventually people started asking questions, particularly politicians. Shortly after Carson’s […]
If you want a change from the beer and wine festivals, you are in luck. There are plenty of alternative festivals and activities. For the most part, all festivals, activities, and concerts listed are within a few hours of the KMC area. Enjoy! Music Festivals I love a good fest, […]
Around this time last year, I published a piece about military spouses. All contributors were female. But there are two sides to every story. I felt I would be remiss if I didn’t provide the other viewpoint that is often forgotten – the perspective of the male military spouse. There […]
“I’m sailing away, set an open course for the virgin sea…” If you are now singing STYX’s ‘Come Sail Away,’ you’re welcome. And now you’re asking yourself, ‘how great would it be to actually be on a boat?’ If you’re now singing ‘I’m On a Boat’ by The Lonely Island, you’re welcome […]
Germany is a nation rife with history, and each city and village has its own story to tell. From ancient Roman cities to cities that played major roles in religion, technology, and war, this list of five historic German adventures will be sure to tickle the fancy of any history […]
After opening on March 23, Keukenhof offers its 68th annual tulip festival in Holland. Keukenhof, also known as the Garden of Europe, is one of the world’s largest flower gardens. This garden is home to the most well-known tulip festival in the world. This colorful Dutch festival is located in […]
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