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U.S. Army Pfc. Andrii Sydoruk, 30th Medical Brigade, performs maintenance on an Army vehicle at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, Germany, Sept. 27, 2023. Sydoruk moved to California from Ukraine when he was 16 and joined the Army for citizenship and to be stationed in Germany with his fiancé.

Army recruitment opportunities call Ukrainian to serve

At 19 years old, U.S. Army Pfc. Andrii Sydoruk was a nightshift grocery worker in Los Angeles, when he was shaken by the attack on Mariupol, Ukraine, where his fiancé and her family were living on Feb. 24, 2022. “It didn’t feel real,” said Sydoruk. On March 2, the city […]

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Driving in Germany: Defrosting Windshields

Driving in Germany: Defrosting Windshields

As part of our driving series, last week we discussed the German “right before left” rule and will continue with properly defrosting windshields this week. Misty fall, winter and snow can be a wonderful time in Germany. While many may enjoy mystic and foggy days or even a winter wonderland, […]

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ABC in KMC: Willkommen in Rheinland-Pfalz

ABC in KMC: Willkommen in Rheinland-Pfalz

Many members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community will quickly get acquainted and settled in into their new home away from home. For others, it might be their first assignment outside of the United States and they could be uncertain about German customs, traditions and daily rules. Rest assured, there are […]

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86th Civil Engineer Squadron leaders present the Kaiserslautern Military Community Proclamation at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 5, 2023. The goals of the KMC Proclamation have been put in place to aid in the safety of those in the community by encouraging people to educate themselves and make a plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Oiler)

86 CES kicks off 2023 Fire Prevention Week

The Kaiserslautern Military Community Fire Prevention Week Proclamation was signed by U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alison Freiman, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 5.

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In-service training enables resilience in Child and Youth Services staff

In-service training enables resilience in Child and Youth Services staff

Maya Angelou once said, “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” This sentiment was put to the test on approximately 200 occasions as staff from U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz’s Child and Youth Programs gathered for a […]

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Hercules University: Offering Ramstein professional development

Hercules University: Offering Ramstein professional development

In the ever-evolving landscape of professional development, programs like Hercules University, also known as Herc U, play a pivotal role in shaping the skills and expertise of individuals working in challenging environments. Located at Ramstein Air Base, Herc U stands as a beacon of learning, offering a diverse range of […]

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Community Events - October 20, 2023

Community Events – October 20, 2023

Jobs for Soldiers and their Families Family and MWR has open continuous announcements for a specific shift (weekends/ evenings) for Soldiers and their Family members who are interested in supplementing their income to enhance their financial resiliency. Soldiers interested in these opportunities will need to seek approval from their chain […]

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Unterwegs - October 20, 2023

Unterwegs – October 20, 2023

LAUTRER KERWE – OKTOBERKERWE OCT. 20 – 30, MESSEPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN Don’t miss out on eleven fun-filled days with exciting rides, vendors, tents with music, food and drink and special attractions for kids. The carnival is the largest in the region. Shops will be open for Sunday shopping on Oct. 22. […]

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693rd ISS Airmen implement ACE in Operation EASY MAC

693rd ISS Airmen implement ACE in Operation EASY MAC

The 693rd Intelligence Support Squadron executed Operation EASY MAC at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 19-21. This exercise showcased the ability of the 693rd ISS to provide intelligence analysts with deployable communications capabilities over a three-day, cross-organization exercise. “With the support of the 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron and […]

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State of the Art: Berlin, Brandenburg

State of the Art: Berlin, Brandenburg

State of the Art is a series introducing Germany as a whole, but also highlighting an individual state or “Bundesland” every month. This month we’ll finish our tour around the last “new state” of Brandenburg to circle in on our final destination and Germany’s capital Berlin. Brandenburg completely encompasses the […]

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