News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
The Air Force will resume physical fitness testing July 1 with only three components: push-ups, sit-ups and the 1.5-mile run. Without the waist measurement as a scored component, push-ups and sit-ups will increase from 10 to 20 points each, while the 1.5-mile run will remain at 60 points. Scoring will […]
Results from the most recent Army Family Housing Tenant Satisfaction Survey show the Baumholder Military Community logged a record-breaking 38.5% participation rate, the highest participation for garrisons in Europe, and among the highest in the Army. According to Housing Office leaders, this year’s participation rate can be attributed to the […]
For the second time in a Bomber Task Force rotation, U.S. Air Force strategic aircraft flew a mission over all 30 NATO allied nations in North America and Europe on May 31. B-52H Stratofortress aircraft currently deployed to Morón Air Base, Spain, and U.S. based aircraft flew with more than […]
May 24 Nothing significant to report May 25 10:50 a.m.: Major traffic collison in Hohenecker Muehle 12:16 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern 10:12 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern May 26 2:06 a.m.: Loud noise complaint in VFHA May 27 10 a.m.: Theft in Ramstein-Miesenbach 14 p.m.: Major traffic […]
U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, completed a mission with NATO allies in the international airspace over the Baltic region on May 19. The mission included low-flies over the capital cities of Riga, Lativa, and Vilnius, Lithuania. Danish and Polish […]
Living in the time of a pandemic has been a draining exercise for us all, but if we take a step back for a moment there are some truly useful observations to be garnered. At the outset it’s worth pointing out that as Americans in the 21st century we are […]
May 17 9:10 a.m.: Driving on a revoked license/Operating a vehicle with a canceled registration at RAB traffic circle May 18 7:00 a.m.: Major vehicle collision in Boerrstadt 2:22 p.m.: Damage to personal property on Kapaun Air Station May 19 6:55 a.m.: Major vehicle collision in Queidersbach May 20 7:52 […]
The United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Warfare Center Detachment 3, Polygone, became the 19th Electronic Warfare Squadron at Polygone, Bann, Germany, May 11.
Over the course of the past year, my fellow 86th Airlift Wing squadron commanders have provided leadership insight from their experiences in command. I wanted to take this opportunity to build upon their insight and expand it by highlighting the leadership opportunities that are brought forth to the Airmen of […]
MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIR BASE, ROMANIA — Hundreds of American and international military paratroopers jumping from a half-dozen cargo aircraft soaring over Romania, May 11, culminated weeks of U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz continuous support to one of the Army’s premier exercises. The garrison’s participation in DEFENDER-Europe 21 via its sites in […]
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