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New to the area? Been around for a while? Have been out and about around the country? Test your knowledge of Germany with this quiz: (1 point each) 1. Kaiserslautern is located in the state of: a. Saarland b. Nordrhein-Westfalen c. Rheinland-Pfalz 2. How many states are there in Germany? […]

When Command Sgt. Maj. Jason P. Towns first arrived in Baumholder in 1998, he was a young private from Texas who had never seen snow. He stepped off the bus, saw the wintry landscape and wondered, “Where in the world am I?” More than two decades later, Towns returned to […]

As 2025 comes to a close, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz looks back on the year and the accomplishments that demonstrate its commitment to set, serve and secure the total force community, enabling power projection for the European Theater. At the start of fiscal year 2025, the garrison’s Directorate of Public […]

Two fuels distribution operators assigned to the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron were recognized for their superior performance during a Knighting Ceremony held at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 5.

The tell-tale acrid, sulfurous odor of range day lingered in the air like a typical Baumholder fog, which was punctuated with smiles and laughter of German, Belgian and U.S. Soldiers as they exited the range while comparing silhouettes riddled with bullet holes. The 18th Military Police Brigade’s 92nd MP Company, […]

Accidents happen, and in Germany, they can be expensive. Three essential but affordable insurances can save you and your loved ones from costly harm. Private Liability Insurance (Private Haftpflicht) One simple mistake can cost you thousands. If you accidentally injure someone or damage their property, private liability insurance covers the […]