News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
March 1 was a significant day not just for one Airman or for one squadron but for the U.S. Air Force. On that day, “Shelly” Jarvis, 86th Dental Squadron superintendent, pinned on the rank of chief master sergeant — the first to do so in the U.S. Air Force as […]
The 86th Airlift Wing, representatives from NATO countries, and a U.S. congressional delegate were in attendance for Volkstrauertag or the German National Day of Mourning in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Nov. 18. The German National Day of Mourning honors all victims of war and persecution and is the German equivalent of America’s Memorial […]
An 86th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory apprentice received the honor of being Ramstein’s Airlifter of the Week on Nov. 16. The 86th Airlift Wing commander and command chief lauded Airman 1st Class Stephen Oh for his excellence in executing the Air Force’s mission across the European theater of […]
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed Dec. 2017, eliminated a number of deductions that taxpayers have come to rely on. One of these was the moving expense deduction. The act eliminated the deduction for the tax year 2018 through the tax year 2025. However, the deduction will come back […]
Nearly 150 middle and high school Army and Air Force youth attended the 2018 #IMPRESSYOURSELF Teen Summit sponsored by the Landstuhl Keystone Club held at Armstrong’s Club, Nov. 17. In addition to many fun, educational, and teambuilding activities offered throughout the day, there were numerous special guests. One of them […]
Ramstein Middle School Robotics students competed against 14 teams in the First Lego League hosted in Rockenhausen, Nov. 14. This group of students, called the Ramstronauts, consisted of 7th and 8th graders and was mentored by RMS Robotics teacher, Tynisa Young. The team won several awards including the “Special Prize” […]
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. After five successful years of having a Christmas village set up in Weilerbach, the community will again sponsor a Culinary Christmas Village, Saturday to Dec. […]
The best Christmas markets are wonderlands in the truest sense of the word. They are filled with lights, garlands, pines, warm drinks, comfort food, holiday music, glittering gifts and bright laughter. Visiting one can be transformative. Surrounded by beauty and glad tidings, you remember: the holidays are about gratitude, giving […]
As the unpredictable German Winter weather approaches, the temptation to stay indoors and keep your fingers and thumbs fit with the latest technology increases. Indoor bouldering is an excellent way to maintain or increase your level of fitness no matter what the conditions outside. Bouldering is a form of rock […]
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