News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Hello again! I’m Gabrielle Dillard, a supply technician with U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command Europe and volunteer contributor for U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz. Some days, I trade logistics for storytelling, covering events in Kaiserslautern and Baumholder Military Community to bring you a fresh look at our military community across the […]
The Hank Aaron ‘Chasing the Dream’ Foundation awarded financial scholarships to two members of the Boys & Girls Club of America at the Baumholder Youth Program, Child and Youth Services, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz. The foundation offers annual scholarships to support the achievements of youth, enabling them to develop their […]
Accidents happen, and in Germany, they can be expensive. Three essential but affordable insurances can save you and your loved ones from costly harm. Private Liability Insurance (Private Haftpflicht) One simple mistake can cost you thousands. If you accidentally injure someone or damage their property, private liability insurance covers the […]
KARNEVAL/FASTNACHT/FASCHING STARTING FEB. 27, GERMANY WIDE Thursday, Feb. 27. marks the beginning of the Karneval season in Germany. Thursday is referred to as “Altweiberfastnacht” (old wives’ Fastnacht), where witches steal the keys to the city hall and take over command for the weekend. There are celebrations throughout the weekend and […]
Baumholder Did you Know? The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Family & MWR is hosting a program called “Baumholder Did you Know?” This exciting program is designed to help newcomers explore all the Family & MWR programs available in Baumholder, such as service centers, childcare, education, library, recreation, sports and fitness, hospitality, social […]
Service members from the U.S., Royal Norwegian and the Royal Netherlands Air Force showcased readiness, interoperability and maintenance proficiency during Spartan Lightning at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 6-7.
Many members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community have found temporary or even permanent homes in one of the many villages or towns surrounding Kaiserslautern in the heart of the Palatinate Forest. Today our tour of the County of Kaiserslautern will lead us to the Union Community of Landstuhl, just south […]
BUCHAREST, Romania — Soldiers from the U.S. Army Garrison Black Sea and the 1st Cavalry Division stepped into the heart of Romanian history during a visit to the National History Museum in Bucharest on Friday, Jan. 24. The trip coincided with the celebration of Romania’s Principalities Union Day, providing a […]
A nationwide shortage of physicians in rural areas spurred a World War II nurse to work with a pediatrician and create the nurse practitioner program in 1965. Loretta Ford, a native of the Bronx, New York City, earned her nursing diploma in 1941 and was working at Middlesex General Hospital […]
Are you a military spouse looking for a job while your partner is stationed here? Your SOFA status actually counts as a labor permit within the Germany economy, allowing you to pursue employment outside the wire. However, when doing so, please keep in mind that all income generated within the German […]
| One Dollar buys: |
| Euro: € 0.8383 |
| Pound: £ 0.7299 |
Other currency rates, not available at the Community Bank:
| Czech Krone: | Kč 21.02 |
| Egyptian Pound: | E£ 50.05 |
| Hungarian Forint: | Hf 334.19 |
| Israeli Shekel: | ₪ 3.07 |
| Polish Zloty: | zł 3.55 |
| Turkish Lira: |
₵ 43.9600 |
Published by
Twitter
Facebook