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DFAS explains civilian relocation tax changes
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in December 2017 made the majority of government civilian employee relocation entitlements taxable, causing some concern and confusion over what elements would be taxed.
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Ramstein Mudder, CLEAR Challenge team up
This year the annual Ramstein Mudder and the Courage, Leadership, Education, Advocate and Respect, or CLEAR, Challenge will be hosted jointly on May 2 at the Northside Chapel starting at 8 a.m.
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Community Corner — March 22, 2019
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 Transition GPS Workshop (Retirees): Mon to Fri, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. TUESDAY Key Spouse Refresher Training: 1 to 2 p.m. Pre-Deployment Briefing: 2:30 […]
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Ramstein needs your ideas!
Ramstein leadership wants to hear from you on how to spend winnings — potentially up to $700,000 — from the Commander in Chief’s Installation Excellence Award competition. “Our Airmen and family members have some great ideas about how we can make our base even better,” said Brig. Gen. Mark August, […]
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Gate construction for KMC scheduled until August
Ramstein officials announced the beginning of phased construction at Ramstein’s gates in order to enhance force protection capabilities and to upgrade infrastructure. The initiative began March 11 at Ramstein’s LVIS gate, which will be closed to the general public until the end of the month. Commercial vehicles requiring an inspection […]
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‘Iconic image’ of NCO found in 86 MXG; honored as Airlifter of the Week
Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto Rendon, 86th AW command chief, highlighted Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Vest as an exemplary NCO, saying he is a model of how an NCO should act and perform their duties. Vest’s performance, professionalism and discipline made him […]
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Higher, further, faster: ‘Captain Marvel’ embodies the warrior ethos
Less than one percent of the American population will know what it’s like to serve in the Air Force. However, major motion pictures give the global audience a glimpse into the service’s history of breaking barriers and a taste of its fighting spirit. To ensure an accurate depiction of military […]
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Over-the-counter medications abused by teenagers
An ingredient in more than 140 cough and cold medications, dextromethorphan, or DXM, is a safe and highly effective cough suppressant; however when ingested in excessive amounts, DXM produces physiological effects that include hallucinations, feelings of detachment from surroundings and self, loss of motor control, drowsiness, rapid heartbeat and vomiting. […]
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Ramstein hosts Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month commemorates and encourages the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history such as: Esther Blake, the first woman to enlist in the U.S. Air Force in 1948. Maj. Gen. Marcelite J. Harris, the first African-American female general officer of the U.S. […]
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Celebrate Red Cross Month
Do you like to have fun? Join the Ramstein Red Cross March 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the KMCC Food Court for a fun-filled event to celebrate Red Cross Month. From taking a 15-minute CPR class to interacting with Scrubby Bear, the Red Cross mascot, for the […]
