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Outgoing 86 AW executive director earns award for US-German community building

Outgoing 86 AW executive director earns award for US-German community building

The outgoing 86th Airlift Wing executive director was presented with the “Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz! Our neighbors from the USA” appreciation award for achievements in strengthening relationships between U.S. military and German Allies on Jan. 21. Renae Fischer, who has served at Ramstein for six years, was presented with the award, […]

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ABC in KMC: Winter Olympics

ABC in KMC: Winter Olympics

Icy sports and creamy gelato at Cortina d’Ampezzo Plenty is happening in Cortina d’Ampezzo, and the action continues through Feb. 22 as the 2026 Winter Olympics unfold. Cortina d’Ampezzo, perched at about 1,224 m (4,016 ft) in the Italian Dolomites (Province of Belluno, Veneto), is nicknamed the “Queen of the […]

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Victor Garza, a military police officer assigned to the 92nd Military Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, conducts a Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test on a suspected impaired driver during a traffic stop at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Germany, Jan. 30, 2026. The standardized field sobriety test assists military police in identifying potential impairment and ensuring roadway safety on the installation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Tanisha Karn)

Don’t drink and drive!

Inspections to ensure that drivers have not been drinking support law enforcement procedures and helps ensure the safety of the installation community.

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Unterwegs - February 13, 2026

Unterwegs – February 13, 2026

KARNEVAL/FASTNACHT FASCHING, FEB. 12 – 17, GERMANY WIDE Thursday, Feb. 12. marked 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 […]

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Smoking in Cars

Smoking in Cars

Dear travel enthusiasts, Spring is slowly, but surely sneaking around the corner and you may start making travel plans. Therefore, we would like to familiarize you with traffic laws in Germany and abroad in the upcoming weeks. This information cannot be exhaustive, as it can vary from country to country. […]

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Public Health Command Europe entomology team inspires young learners at Ramstein Elementary School

Public Health Command Europe entomology team inspires young learners at Ramstein Elementary School

More than 400 students at Ramstein Elementary School recently received a hands-on lesson in science thanks to volunteers from Public Health Command Europe. Over the course of one week, entomologist Captain Jordan Cornell and Preventive Medicine Sergeant Devin Gay spent Monday and Wednesday mornings visiting first- and second-grade classrooms, introducing […]

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725 AMS AGE technicians ensure mission success

725 AMS AGE technicians ensure mission success

Every squadron in the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing has aerial porters or aircraft maintainers to support the movement of U.S. Transportation Command passengers and cargo into the European theater. Some squadrons have additional capabilities to address the needs of the installation and the needs of the Wing. The 725th […]

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Community Events – February 13, 2026

Spring Bazaar Spring Bazaar kicks off the season March 13 to 15 at the Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, offering shoppers three days of European goods and specialty finds. Hours run 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]

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21st TSC Hero of the Week: Sgt Brianna Plush

21st TSC Hero of the Week: Sgt Brianna Plush

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Colin Astle, Rhine Ordnance Barracks directorate of emergency services desk sergeant, and his wife Jessica Astle, Kaiserslautern Elementary School teacher, perform chest compressions on a Braden BigRed life-saving mannequin during an American Red Cross Ramstein Office Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2026. The American Red Cross Ramstein Office hosts regular CPR and first aid courses open to anyone with base access. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)

American Red Cross gives life-saving training to base personnel

At Ramstein Air Base, one of the most accessible options to receive CPR and first aid training is through the American Red Cross Ramstein Office.

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