News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Local elected leaders and host nation emergency services representatives visited the installation in Germersheim Feb. 21 to learn more about what goes on behind the gates and fences of one of their largest local employers in the area. With more than 1,000 civilian employees, an influx of more than 30 […]
As Black History Month comes to a close, it is our duty to reflect on the many contributions and awesome impact that Black people have made. Throughout the annals of history, there has been no shortage of scientific prowess, artistic ability, or rousing courage in the Black community. Unfortunately, this […]
The month of March is dedicated to brain injury awareness and prevention, and the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic is spreading awareness to help the local military community to know more about brain injuries, how to obtain educational material, and where to seek care. TBI or concussion […]
Editor’s Note: This article was published in a previous edition of the Kaiserslautern American and the information has been updated to reflect this year’s event. The German-American and International Women’s Club Kaiserslautern will sponsor its annual Pfennig Bazaar March 8 to 10 in the event hall of the Kaiserslautern Gartenschau. […]
In 1942, Army Emergency Relief began as a private, nonprofit organization. Since then, the organization has helped more than 3.7 million Soldiers, retirees and families receive vital financial assistance and scholarships totaling 1.9 billion dollars and aims to provide more assistance during their annual campaign March 1 through May 15. […]
Exercise Operation Varsity 19-01 is set to begin on Ramstein Air Base, Germany Feb. 25, 2019, and is expected to cause delays. While the population at large may experience curtailed services and delays, exercises like this reinforce the 86th Airlift Wing commander’s priority of readiness. “Base exercises are not convenient, […]
U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, Allied Air Command commander, hosted the first NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium of 2019, Feb. 12-13, bringing commanders from NATO’s air forces and other Allied Command Operations headquarters together at Allied Air Command Ramstein to discuss Air and Space Power’s contribution to enhancing deterrence […]
An 86th Medical Squadron Airman was recognized by the 86th Airlift Wing commander as the Airlifter of the Week at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Feb. 14. Staff Sgt. Antwan Williams, 86th MDS Air Force liaison officer, performed above and beyond his duties as an AFLO on two separate occasions, providing […]
Every morning, Theodore Spellacy, 88, 21st Theater Sustainment Command deputy chief of personnel, walks the halls of his office building greeting colleagues as he makes his way to his fourth-floor office on Panzer Kaserne. Despite Spellacy’s mild-but-cheerful presence, many are unaware he has been shaping the 21st Theater Sustainment Command […]
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