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A long way home…
This summer, I was asked to represent the Air Force on a very sensitive mission. A friend of mine, Staff Sgt. Keith Lombardi, had passed away in a vehicle accident, and the Air Force needed someone to escort him home.
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Ready, set, ORE!
There are two certainties in life; death and taxes. In the military we can add yet another; inspections.
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Help’s just a call away
Military & Family Life Consultants (MFLC) are available in the KMC. Today
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Community focus: Ramstein-Miesenbach
The KMC is part of another community, the Kaiserslautern County union communities where thousands of you live, shop and eat. The largest union community is Ramstein-Miesenbach.
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AFAP … you can make a difference!
Want to improve retiree dental benefits? Does your gym need a new floor? Is current child care adequate for your family? Well, if you want to influence change, you can.
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A living piece of Ramstein history
As the U.S. Air Force turns 60, we reflect upon the past six decades of its history. Of course, my career goes back only 26 years, but the historical gap to the start of our independent Air Force was completed when I met John De-Vore, who joined the Air Force in 1947 when it first became an independent branch of service.
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Maximize spouses’ earning potential
Would you like to save $1,500 per year and increase your spouse
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An Airman’s perspective
The following is an
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Operational awareness – saluting staff cars
One military custom and courtesy that sometimes gets lost in the ops tempo and relatively large traffic flow at Ramstein is saluting staff cars. It is a challenge as a staff car may be a BMW or Audi with rank on the front plate.
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BOSS open to all
The KMC is bustling with several options for those assigned here. There are friendship groups, official and unofficial clubs, and a group I recently visited, Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers.
Exchange Rates
Currency Exchange Rates
12 Dec 2025
Rates provided courtesy Community Bank
| One Dollar buys: |
| Euro: € 0.8314 |
| Pound: £ 0.746 |
Other currency rates, not available at the Community Bank:
| Czech Krone: | Kč 20.63 |
| Egyptian Pound: | E£ 47.49 |
| Hungarian Forint: | Hf 326.35 |
| Israeli Shekel: | ₪ 3.21 |
| Polish Zloty: | zł 3.60 |
| Turkish Lira: |
₵ 42.6139 |
