News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Leaders from the 86th Force Support Squadron celebrated the opening of a new Family Child Care home during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 4, expanding child care options for the Kaiserslautern Military Community.
In 2025, as national strategy evolved under the new administration, the 86th Airlift Wing continued to conduct airlift and support missions throughout Europe, Africa and beyond.
The outgoing 86th Airlift Wing executive director was presented with the “Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz! Our neighbors from the USA” appreciation award for achievements in strengthening relationships between U.S. military and German Allies on Jan. 21. Renae Fischer, who has served at Ramstein for six years, was presented with the award, […]
Icy sports and creamy gelato at Cortina d’Ampezzo Plenty is happening in Cortina d’Ampezzo, and the action continues through Feb. 22 as the 2026 Winter Olympics unfold. Cortina d’Ampezzo, perched at about 1,224 m (4,016 ft) in the Italian Dolomites (Province of Belluno, Veneto), is nicknamed the “Queen of the […]
Inspections to ensure that drivers have not been drinking support law enforcement procedures and helps ensure the safety of the installation community.
KARNEVAL/FASTNACHT FASCHING, FEB. 12 – 17, GERMANY WIDE Thursday, Feb. 12. marked the beginning of the Karneval season in Germany. Thursday is referred to as “Altweiberfastnacht” (old wives’ Fastnacht), where witches steal the keys to the city hall and take over command for the weekend. There are celebrations throughout the […]
Dear travel enthusiasts, Spring is slowly, but surely sneaking around the corner and you may start making travel plans. Therefore, we would like to familiarize you with traffic laws in Germany and abroad in the upcoming weeks. This information cannot be exhaustive, as it can vary from country to country. […]
More than 400 students at Ramstein Elementary School recently received a hands-on lesson in science thanks to volunteers from Public Health Command Europe. Over the course of one week, entomologist Captain Jordan Cornell and Preventive Medicine Sergeant Devin Gay spent Monday and Wednesday mornings visiting first- and second-grade classrooms, introducing […]
Every squadron in the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing has aerial porters or aircraft maintainers to support the movement of U.S. Transportation Command passengers and cargo into the European theater. Some squadrons have additional capabilities to address the needs of the installation and the needs of the Wing. The 725th […]
Spring Bazaar Spring Bazaar kicks off the season March 13 to 15 at the Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, offering shoppers three days of European goods and specialty finds. Hours run 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
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