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Foreign travel, safety, security tips

Foreign travel, safety, security tips

by U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

Summer is approaching and many will travel abroad either on official travel or for pleasure, and traveling to a foreign country can be a rewarding and positive experience. Whether you are an experienced or first-time foreign traveler, you should take your personal safety and security seriously. Here are some helpful foreign travel, safety and security reminders.

April 19, 2018 ×

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Wheels to reels

Wheels to reels

by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A swarm of motorized bikes buzzed like bees as they traversed the terrain. Tires dug into the track, flinging mud behind them. A young boy determined to beat the clock was then confronted by a ten foot roller, a speed deterrent not meant to be jumped. As he climbed the […]

April 19, 2018 ×

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Customs tips for your Germany home business

by Robert Szostek
U.S. Army Customs Agency-Europe Public Affairs

WIESBADEN, Germany – A home-based business can be many things — selling aroma candles, kitchen containers or skin care products. Maybe photography or child care is what you like best. But whatever your preference, you have to follow German and military policies for your home-based business.

April 19, 2018 ×

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Earth Day 2018 — Time to think about our mother Earth

Earth Day 2018 — Time to think about our mother Earth

by 86th Civil Engineer Squadron

“Building a sustainable society is the critical challenge of this century. Everything depends on it.” (Senator Nelson, Founder, Earth Day)

April 12, 2018 ×

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Every April, families around the world celebrate the Month of the Military Child, with the observance being a part of the annual calendar on military installations across the globe — and the Kaiserslautern Military Community is no exception. Courtesy Photo, IMCOM

MOMC 2018 offers opportunities to celebrate

by Azure Hall
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Installation Management Command Directorate

Every April, families around the world celebrate the Month of the Military Child, with the observance being a part of the annual calendar on military installations across the globe — and the Kaiserslautern Military Community is no exception.

April 5, 2018 ×

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Secure Messaging makes communicating with your Air Force doctor simple

Secure Messaging makes communicating with your Air Force doctor simple

by Peter Holstein
Air Force Surgeon General Office of Public Affairs

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — In today’s connected world, we expect most communication to be convenient and instantaneous. Why should communicating with your health provider be any different? That is why the Air Force Medical Service offers a secure messaging platform for patients and families to communicate safely and quickly with […]

April 5, 2018 ×

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786th CES participates in joint demo with 773rd CST

786th CES participates in joint demo with 773rd CST

by Airman 1st Class Kristof Rixmann 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
April 5, 2018 ×

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Sexual assault education brings awareness, care

Sexual assault education brings awareness, care

by Mary Ann Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Installation Management Command Directorate

Building trust within the military ensures service members are taken care of so they can take care of the mission. This month’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month speaks to that topic in this year’s theme — “SHARP: Shaping a Culture of Trust.”

April 5, 2018 ×

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Gold Star Spouses’ Day honors loved ones of fallen heroes

Gold Star Spouses’ Day honors loved ones of fallen heroes

Story and photo by Mary Ann Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Installation Management Command Directorate

Gold Star Spouses’ Day, April 5, honors the widows and widowers of military members who died in combat while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, and U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz continues to recognize and support them all year through the Survivor Outreach Services program.

April 5, 2018 ×

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Spring Festivals 2018

Spring Festivals 2018

by Leonie Milde
contributing writer

Spring is upon us with exciting festivities in tow. Though spring festivals may be sneakily disguised as Weinfest, Stadtfest, Frühlingsfest, Frühlingsmesse and other blossoming terms, we have uncovered their true identities: sunny and delicious fun for the whole family. Find culinary delicacies, regional wine, kids entertainment and live music along […]

March 29, 2018 ×