News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany Office energy Turn off office equipment when it is not needed at night or on the weekends. About 30 to 40 percent of office equipment is left on at night and on weekends. Activate sleep settings on office equipment, so that they automatically enter a low-powered sleep mode when inactive.
On-base disposal of light fractions – “Yellow bags” For disposal of light fractions, it is mandatory for townhouse and stairwell residents to use yellow bags, because this kind of trash is recyclable. Yellow bags are available for on-base residents at the Self-Help Store during office hours Mon-Fri from 8 a.m.-6 […]
Driving Carpool whenever possible. Ride the bus, carpool, bicycle or walk instead of driving alone. Sharing a ride to work with a friend or two effectively doubles your fuel economy for the trip and is twice the fun.
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has immediate career opportunities at its Germersheim Distribution Center in Germany, delivering a taste of home to service members and families throughout Europe. The Exchange — the Department of Defense’s largest retailer — offers rewarding careers, competitive salaries and benefits while giving hiring […]
On-Base Out-processing No later than 40 days prior to your anticipated departure date, you will need to come in person to schedule your pre and final inspections. You may come during walk-in hours to the KMC Housing Office (Vogelweh) or schedule an appointment for the Satellite Office on Ramstein via […]
Office energy Turn off your monitors at the end of the workday. When counted together, computer monitors use more energy than any other piece of office equipment. Enable the power management function or energy saving mode on office computers, which automatically puts monitors to sleep when not in use.
On, off-base clothes dryer safety Doing laundry is most likely part of your everyday routine. But did you know how critical taking care of your clothes dryer is? With a few simple safety tips, you can help prevent dryer related issues. There are two different types of dryers used on-base […]
Tips on the road Don’t let your vehicle idle. Idling is expensive and uses up to one gallon of fuel per hour depending on the vehicle. It also pollutes creating up to 20 pounds of greenhouse gases. In addition, idling is forbidden according to German law.
KMC Housing Office offers a satellite office on Ramstein AB to help with housing out-processing! This housing satellite office is in Building 2108 (across the street from Chili’s on Ramstein AB). The satellite office is available for out-processing ONLY and an appointment is required. Appointments must be made using Appointment […]
LED and natural sunlight Light needs electricity. Electricity can be expensive. Always ensure that lights are switched off when you leave a room. Buy economical LED lamps or bulbs. With spring and more sunlight coming, use natural light as long as possible.
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