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Every now and then, storms crash into peoples’ lives. For Natalie Luksan, the 86th Airlift Wing’s Airman Ministry Center director, one storm came into her life quite literally. Luksan is in charge of Club 7, the 86th AW’s brand name for the Airman Ministry Center. She comes up with many […]

More than 30 U.S. Air Force Reserve aircraft maintainers assigned to the 512th Airlift Wing along with a 436th Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft and crew traveled to Ramstein AB Nov. 23, to assist the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing with vital hands-on, airframe-specific training. During a first-of-its-kind, two-week […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article serves as an update to an article originally published, Nov. 20 “Moving expenses now taxable for civilian employees.” Further updates can be found here: https://www.kaiserslauternamerican.com/new-guidance-on-taxable-moving-expenses-for-civilians/ The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed in December 2017, eliminated the moving expense deduction for civilian employees. For tax years […]

One of the biggest challenges we face during the holidays is eating healthy. We are more likely to indulge at this time of year at holiday parties, family meals and Christmas markets. Many of the typical holiday foods and beverages provide us with minimal essential nutrients and are high in […]

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. “Lebkuchen,” or gingerbread, is one of the most popular, oldest and beloved Christmas cookies in Germany. A big variety is available – there are lebkuchen […]

Students from Bilinguale Montessori Schule visited Kaiserslautern Elementary School for an invitational chess tournament Dec. 6. Chess coach Jürgen Giehl brought 17 players. The Montessori team placed 5th at the German Masters last year. KES students enjoyed the experience of playing with a nationally ranked team.

The opt-in deadline for the Blended Retirement System is Dec. 31, 2018. Make your decision knowing only you can determine which system is best for you, and understand that if you opt into BRS, it is irrevocable. You only have one chance to make this choice, so it’s imperative you […]