News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
by Ronnie Juhans contributing writer Backpacking during spring and summer breaks is a great way to experience Europe on a budget for many students around the world. Staying at hostels or campgrounds with the ability to prepare your own meals versus expensive hotels allows you to cut down on major […]
by Ronnie Juhans contributing writer With all of the bucket list things to do in our lives skydiving is rated amongst the top 10. Many reasons include the adrenaline rush, adventure, a dare, bragging rights or to be like the Jones.’ However, when reality sets in many people opt out […]
by Amanda Hayward contributing writer Egg painting, festivals, bonfires, Easter games and feasts all partially sum up a traditional German Easter weekend. Many Easter traditions first began in Germany, and to this day, Easter is one of Germany’s most celebrated holidays. In fact, the first chocolate Easter bunny was made […]
by Petra Lessoing and Jutta Lausberg-Saam 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The Easter holidays are just around the corner. In Germany, Easter week starts with Holy Thursday, which Germans call “Gruendonnerstag,” or green Thursday. The word green is not associated with the color but rather with the old German verb […]
April 1 7:34 a.m.: Larceny of unsecured private property in Nanzdietschweiler 1:03 p.m.: Vandalism on Vogelweh Family Housing 3:30 p.m.: Assault on Vogelweh Family Housing 9:52 p.m.: Assault and drunken operation of a vehicle in Ramstein-Miesenbach April 2 9:30 a.m.: Operation of a vehicle without a USAREUR license in Ramstein-Miesenbach […]
Autobahn 62, roadway refurbishment, connection Landstuhl-Atzel and Bann Beginning Monday, Autobahn 62, toward Pirmasens, will undergo construction. During this period, the on ramp Landstuhl-Atzel and the exit Bann are closed in the direction of Pirmasens. The respective diversions at the closed junctions are made via the Landstuhl-West motorway junction and […]
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 N/A TUESDAY Pre-Deployment Briefing: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. UVAO Training: 5 to 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY Newcomers Base Intro: 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Enlisted […]
Baumholder Baumholder Outdoor Recreation, Smith Barracks, Bldg. 816, 485-7182 or 06783-6-7182 Bavarian Fairytale Castles April 27 Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany’s most recognized building. Never intended for public eyes, the interior of this fantastic castle is visited by millions of visitors each year, and was the inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty […]
Engineering Classes Children ages 4+ will be introduced to the fundamentals of engineering. Students will have an opportunity to build electrical engines, working draw-bridges, fully functioning cranes and basic gear boxes. Students will also be introduced to engineering concepts using pneumatic principles and equipment. All of this is done using […]
KMC Mother’s Day Bazaar: Pick out something special for Mom at the Mother’s Day Bazaar, April 15 to 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Located in Heaton Hall Bldd. 3765 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, this bazaar will feature a variety of European gift options. Open to all […]
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