Archive for January, 2019

Features

Devil Dogs with halos deliver donated toys

by Stacy M. Sanning
Regional Health Command Europe

The service members so feared they answer to the nickname Devil Dogs put a spit shine on their hearts of gold each year by collecting and delivering toys to local children. The U.S. Marines assigned to Wounded Warrior Battalion East at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, with help from the community, […]

January 24, 2019 ×

Features

Retiree casualty assistance checklist eases burden for survivors

by Tom Clements
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

When losing a loved one who was also a retiree, the loss can be even more painful if not prepared to handle the accounts and benefits left behind. But the task can be manageable thanks to a thorough checklist made available by U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Casualty Affairs and Retirement […]

January 24, 2019 ×

Lifestyle

Community Corner — January 25, 2019

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. ALL WEEK Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MONDAY N/A TUESDAY Personal Financial Readiness for First Term Airmen: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. […]

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Schools

Education Notes — January 25, 2019

Job Openings at Child and Youth Services Are you interested in working with children and youth? Apply online for Child and Youth Services positions at www.usajobs.gov. Look for Job Title: Child and Youth Program Assistant (Entry, Skill and Target Level) CY-01/02. Positions are available on Kleber, Landstuhl, Sembach and Miesau […]

January 24, 2019 ×

Sports

Ramstein, Kaiserslautern win all contests against Lakenheath, Baumholder

Ramstein, Kaiserslautern win all contests against Lakenheath, Baumholder

by Robert Baldwin
contributing writer

It was a perfect 8-0 weekend for the Ramstein and Kaiserslautern boys and girls basketball teams as they hosted Baumholder and Lakenheath on Friday night and Saturday morning. Kaiserslautern’s girls defeated Lakenheath 37-17 and Baumholder 35-16 to remain undefeated. Ramstein’s girls held the opponents to a combined 23 points in […]

January 24, 2019 ×

Sports

Sports Bulletin — January 25, 2019

KMC soccer availabilities Still looking for an opportunity to join a soccer club? The KMC District Soccer is still accepting registrations for this year’s season. KMC is the largest district in Southern Germany affiliated with the U.S. Youth Soccer Europe program. All teams, including adults, play in the Deutscher Fussball-Bund […]

January 24, 2019 ×

Features

Nussdorf offers ‘Adventure in Red’ in vineyards

Nussdorf offers ‘Adventure in Red’ in vineyards

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. The wine-growing community of Landau-Nussdorf will start its wine fest season with the “Adventure in Red,” Saturday and Sunday. The local wine adventure trail lures […]

January 24, 2019 ×

Lifestyle

Outdoor Recreation — January 25, 2019

Outdoor Recreation — January 25, 2019

Ramstein Ramstein Outdoor Recreation, KMC Center, Bldg. 3336, 480-5705 or 06371-47-5705. Mon. to Fri. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat., Sun., holidays and training days 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. https://www.86fss.com/sports-and-recreation/outdoor-recreation Ski Switzerland: Eiger Valley Feb. 1-3 Two valleys, three mountain ranges and around 206 kilometers of perfectly prepared pistes. […]

January 24, 2019 ×

Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar — January 25, 2019

KMC RETIRE IN GERMANY BRIEFING The next Retire in Germany Briefing will be on Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. on Ramstein Air Base, building 2120, first floor, main classroom.  If you wish to attend, please contact the 86th AW Retiree Activities Office by emailing 86aw.rao@us.af.mil or calling 06371-47-5485, DSN 480-5486. […]

January 24, 2019 ×

Features

Leaders know when to follow

Leaders know when to follow

Story and photos by
Airman 1st Class Kristof Rixmann
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Senior Airman Gerald Walker, 728th Air Mobility Squadron hydraulics system technician, was one of 150 students from the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing and 512th Airlift Wing completing an unprecedented training opportunity on a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft on Ramstein Air Base from Nov. 26 to Dec. 6, 2018. Lt. […]

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