News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Anyone learning German — or even those who’ve finished a course — will likely recall the notorious challenge of mastering “der, die, das.” And then there’s the epic hurdle of tackling ultra-long compound words like Donaudampfschifffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebswerkbauunterbeamtengesellschaft, which roughly translates to “Danube Steamship Electricity Main Depot Construction Sub-Civil Service Company.” German […]
Stepping away from the flightline and into the classroom, the 86th Maintenance Squadron emphasized the importance of strengthening the force at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 27.
Are you an American citizen living in and intending to stay in Germany, and is your better half a non-U.S. citizen? Let’s assume you are handling the business with the social security agency and the organization paying your retirement pay. If so, the following may be valuable information for your […]
Holiday Bazaar The Holiday Bazaar is a shopper’s paradise for all your shopping needs. The Holiday Bazaar is from Friday, Nov. 7 to Sunday, Nov. 9 at the Family & MWR Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Hours of shopping are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and […]
ENGLISH TOUR – COUNT PALATINATE AND SUBTERRANEAN TUNNELS NOV. 8., 11.15 A.M., TOURIST INFO, KAISERSLAUTERN The tour starts in the Count Palatinate Hall of the former Casimir Castle, where official receptions of the city are held today. Afterwards you descend into the subterranean tunnels. These passages, which are approx. 70 […]
The month of November tends to be rather foggy, rainy and windy. In addition, a number of historic events shaped the course of history. However, on a positive note, a few events can light up the season and bring color to dreary days. Allerheiligen For most Germans in the region […]
Germany is home to a rich tapestry of wildlife, but few creatures capture the public’s imagination like the stork. These majestic birds, with their long legs and striking white and black plumage, have a special place in German culture and natural history. The primary stork species found in Germany is […]
Due to the current U.S. government shutdown, service members may not receive a paycheck for the foreseeable future. As a result, members living in the Kaiserslautern Military Community may have difficulty paying rent. To help prepare, personnel are urged to be proactive and understand their key protections under German law. […]
The dark time of the year has come, days are getting shorter, and darkness sets in earlier. According to the German Polizei, it is also prime time for burglars and thieves. Kaiserslautern and surroundings are generally considered to be relatively safe and have a low crime rate. But, as always, […]
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