Features

Community, Events

Unterwegs - February 14, 2025

Unterwegs – February 14, 2025

GERMAN-AMERICAN STAMMTISCH FEB. 20, 6:30 P.M., RESTAURANT DA NINO, RAMSTEIN-MIESENBACH The state program “Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz!” will hold the next meeting of the German-American Stammtisch Ramstein at the restaurant Da Nino in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Am Kiefernkopf 20. The Stammtisch aims at facilitating local German-American exchange and provides a great opportunity for […]

February 14, 2025 ×

Features

During WWII, four chaplains gave their lives in act of selfless service

During WWII, four chaplains gave their lives in act of selfless service

During the height of World War II, more than 900 service members, civilians and crew aboard the U.S. Army Transport Dorchester sailed through the North Atlantic for Greenland. When the ship departed St. John’s, Newfoundland, Jan. 29, 1943, everyone on board knew there was a risk of being torpedoed and […]

February 14, 2025 ×

Features

Groundhog Day: Civil War regiment’s knack for ‘digging in’ still relevant

Groundhog Day: Civil War regiment’s knack for ‘digging in’ still relevant

When America’s favorite groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerged from his cozy burrow at Gobbler’s Knob, Feb. 2, he saw his shadow, and according to legend, that means we’re in for six more weeks of winter. Many Americans associate Groundhog Day with the clairvoyant rodent — or the 1993 comedy film that […]

February 14, 2025 ×

Community, Events

Community Events - February 14, 2025

Community Events – February 14, 2025

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 […]

February 14, 2025 ×

Features

ABC in KMC: Karneval

ABC in KMC: Karneval

Karneval, Fastnacht, Fasching Eleven is the magic number when it comes to Karneval, also known as Fasching or Fastnacht. The eleventh day of the eleventh month, the eleventh hour and eleventh minute of the year mark the beginning of the “fifth season” as Germans and fans of the colorful and […]

February 7, 2025 ×

Features

U.S. Air Force Capt. Elizabeth Gordon, 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron airfield operations air advisor, reviews data with Cypriot National Guard Lt. Gen. Neofytos Pachoulides, Deputy Chief of the National Guard, at Andreas Papandreou Air Base, Cyprus, January 22, 2025. The engagement was part of an ongoing collaboration in an effort to upgrade and expand Andreas Papandreou AB capabilities in alignment with U.S. operations, strengthening future U.S. and Cyprus interoperability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

435th CRSS advises expansion of Andreas Papandreou Air Base

Seven members of the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron conducted an infrastructure assessment at Andreas Papandreou Air Base, Cyprus, Jan. 22.

February 7, 2025 ×

Features

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz host nation advisor celebrates 40 years of dedication to military community

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz host nation advisor celebrates 40 years of dedication to military community

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz hosted its quarterly employee awards and recognition ceremony at the Kazabra Club on Pulaski Barracks, Jan. 24. The event served as a celebration of the garrison’s employees who have committed themselves to a life of service, providing an opportunity for leadership to honor and recognize the […]

February 7, 2025 ×

Features

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Group, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 721st Aerial Port Squadron, transport a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft wing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 25, 2025. A custom fixture was created to enable the air transportation of this specific aircraft wing to Ramstein. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)

C-130 wing replacement delivery at Ramstein

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Group, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 721st Aerial Port Squadron and the 758th Airlift Squadron offload a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft wing for the first time ever at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 25.

February 7, 2025 ×

Features

Early vehicle registration renewals can help relieve summer surge

Early vehicle registration renewals can help relieve summer surge

To help reduce the heavy customer traffic traditionally associated with vehicle registration during the peak PCS season, those needing to re-register their U.S. Army in Europe and Africa-plated vehicles can do so almost three months prior to their current registration expiration. The early mailings will allow those with tags expiring […]

February 7, 2025 ×

Community, Events

Unterwegs - February 7, 2025

Unterwegs – February 7, 2025

74TH WESTRICHER FASCHINGSUMZUG MARCH 4, 2 P.M., CALL FOR KMC PARTICIPATION, RAMSTEIN The largest Fasching parade in the region will take place on Tuesday, March 4 this year. Traditionally, various groups from the KMC participate in the colorful fun along with local German and even French groups. Interested parties are […]

February 7, 2025 ×