Archive for May, 2018

Features

Baumholder caregivers earn CDA credentials

Baumholder caregivers earn CDA credentials

by Mary Ann Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Installation Management Command Directorate

BAUMHOLDER, Germany — Two Smith Child Development Center caregivers went well beyond their typical duties to earn their Child Development Associate credentials to provide considerate, dedicated service to military youngsters and their parents. Caregivers Luz Cordero and Travis Gentry recently earned their credentials from the CDA National Credentialing Program, which […]

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Schools

Education notes — May 18, 2018

Ramstein Middle School Drama presents Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Events Ramstein Middle School drama classes will present three nights of scary fun and mystery on May 29, 30, and 31 in the Ramstein Middle School MPH (Bldg. 994). Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the show begins at 6  […]

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Sports

Sports Shorts — May 18, 2018

Strong B.A.N.D.S. Campaign In recognition of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Army garrisons worldwide celebrate the annual Strong B.A.N.D.S. Campaign! USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Family and MWR has a variety of activities to support this campaign throughout the month of May. Attend one of these activities to earn your special Strong […]

May 17, 2018 ×

Sports

With Euros just around the corner, it’s JADA TIME!!!

With Euros just around the corner, it’s JADA TIME!!!

by Thomas Warner
contributing writer

  Ramstein won the boys and girls titles at this past weekend’s Kaiserslautern Invitational track and field meet, but Kaiserslautern took second place and a host of individual athletes from many schools looked primed to do well at the annual Europeans Meet near the end of May. There were multiple […]

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Lifestyle

Germans observe Pentecostal traditions Sunday, Monday

Germans observe Pentecostal traditions Sunday, Monday

by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Sunday and Monday, Germans observe “Pfingsten,” or Pentecost. It’s a religious fest, and Monday is considered an official holiday in Germany. Stores, banks and official institutions will be closed.

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Lifestyle

Was ist los? — May 18, 2018

Was ist los? — May 18, 2018

More events on: www.MilitaryInGermany.com

All events listed on MilitaryInGermany.com and in print are subject to change without notice. Please check directly with event organizer.

May 17, 2018 ×

Health, Lifestyle

Community Corner — May 18, 2018

Airman & Family Readiness Center For details, call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise. MONDAY Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. German Culture Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. TUESDAY Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 […]

May 17, 2018 ×

News

German Air Force 1st Lt. Felix, an A400M Atlas co-pilot, left, discusses the capabilities of his aircraft with U.S. Air Force Capt. Tim Vedra, 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules instructor pilot, in Berlin, April 27. U.S. and German Airmen shared knowledge with each other concerning their respective airframes during the 2018 Berlin Air and Trade Show.

Story and photos by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

BERLIN, Germany — When boarding U.S. aircraft during an air show, it is natural for people to expect a U.S. pilot or crew member to greet them.

May 11, 2018 ×

Features

86th AES exercises deployment readiness

86th AES exercises deployment readiness

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Ariel Leighty
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron held a readiness training exercise April 27 on Ramstein Air Base.

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — May 11, 2018

Compiled by the 569th USFPS and 86th SFS

April 30 1:28 a.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle and fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident in Bruchmuehlbach-Miesau 7:42 p.m.: Suspicious activity in Ramstein-Miesenbach May 1 7:30 a.m.: Operation of a vehicle with expired plates on Pulaski Barracks 7:58 a.m.: Major traffic accident with disabling damages in Ramstein-Miesenbach […]

May 11, 2018 ×
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