News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Some of the individuals who were recognized at the annual Naval Station Rota Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony looked a little different, with gold anchors and a khaki cap crowning an otherwise blue uniform. On Sept. 16, 2025, three of the twenty CPOs recognized during the 2025 NAVSTA Rota CPO […]
Public Health Command Europe noncommissioned officer is reflecting on a career he never expected to pursue, one that now allows him to mentor soldiers, support military families and give back to the communities he calls home. When Staff Sergeant Andrew Smith walked into a recruiter’s office more than a decade […]
75th WESTRICHER FASCHINGSUMZUG FEB. 17, CALL FOR KMC PARTICIPATION The largest Fasching parade in the region will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 17 this year. Tradtionally, various groups from the KMC participate in the colorful fun along with local German and even French groups. Interested parties are encouraged to contact […]
By following a few simple guidelines, you can enjoy your home to the fullest while contributing to a vibrant and well-maintained community. Caring for Your Home German homes differ from those in the U.S., mainly that they feature cinderblock walls which require special care like masonry anchors when hanging decorations. […]
New Year, New You Fitness Program The Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center is hosting the New Year, New You Fitness Program from Jan. 23 to Jan. 30 at the fitness center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks. Registration is at the initial weigh-in, which is Jan. 23 from 6 a.m. […]
Have you ever driven down Barbarossa Strasse, looking for the Barbarossaburg? Maybe while doing so, you’ve stopped at a Barbarossa Bakery to get a few Barbarossa bread rolls. And maybe you’ve wondered ‘What is a Barbarossa and why is this city so obsessed with it?” Friedrich I, was the first […]
With only 1 percent of service members making the rank of chief master sergeant. Ramstein had the honor of notifying 25 senior master sergeants of their promotion to chief.
When U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ezekiel Burke, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Safety occupational safety manager, arrived here, he told U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Parisse, 435th AGOW Safety superintendent, “We are not going to be the people that just sit behind the desk, we’re going to be […]
Staff Sgt. Colton Walls, 1st Combat Communications Squadron electrical power production supervisor, thought he was just doing what he needed to do to take care of the mission, but he ultimately provided much relief for Airmen during Exercise Heavy Rain 25. “My team was in charge of setting up the […]
WIESBADEN — Veterinary Readiness Activity, Rheinland Pfalz, veterinarian embodies the spirit of the Army with unique blend of military discipline and veterinary expertise. From a young age, Capt. Amanda Zanger, a South Dakota native, knew she wanted to dedicate her life to animal care. “I grew up with a lot […]
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