News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany We are proud to present this second annual Holiday Edition of the
Kaiserslautern American, designed to get you into the Christmas spirit.
Christmas is very special and unique in Germany, so we will introduce
you to the customs observed here, along with some recipes and a list of
some of the excellent Christmas markets for your enjoyment.
I caught myself getting spun up the other day. To be honest, I catch myself getting spun up a lot these days.
The Department of Defense recently designated November as Warrior Care
Month. To stress the importance of this observance, I want to reach out
to all active duty, National Guard and Reserve Airmen to tell you there
are programs and resources within the Air Force, the Department of
Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs available to you.
America Recycles Day is Nov. 15. Let
QI am a frequent user of the aerobic classes offered at the fitness centers. I recently heard the aerobic class schedule is being changed, to include the cancellation of all classes at both Vogelweh and Sembach and the implementation of fee-based classes on Ramstein. What happened to the funding that […]
Not so long ago, our electric utility bills were barely noticeable in
our monthly budgets. Unfortunately, our heat and light bills will never
be the same.
However, there are some measures we can take to make a big dent in our budget-busting monthly energy bills.
Sometimes we in the military may forget the real people behind those
Combined Federal Campaign donations. Somehow it gets detached during
the drive.
QFrom my understanding, most bases that have pools normally allow for free lap swimming in the morning for military members. However, the new Ramstein Aquatic Center requires military members to pay to lap swim. Just like the fitness center is available for exercise at no cost, shouldn’t the RAC also […]
***image1***The following poem was written after the author was charged with a DUI. He wrote this poem to reflect on his actions and share his story with others so they may learn from his mistake. Today, it sits in Schedwelbach and stares out the window, At the two cars […]
Q I’ve noticed a number of people speeding in the Ramstein housing area. The traffic congestion from the lack of parking, school buses and construction also makes it difficult for drivers to see children. With school back in session, it makes me nervous to let my child walk with her […]
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