News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Being informed before the winter weather hits is a good way to be prepared. Knowing where to find information such as road conditions, early release, late reporting and base and school closures can ensure members of the Kaiserslautern military community keep themselves out of the elements. Following are frequently asked questions with answers.
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Some Air Force travelers may not be aware of a flat rate per diem policy established a few years ago that focused on extended temporary duty travel.
Nov. 27 7:29 a.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident on Ramstein Air Base 12:05 p.m. Fleeing the scene and failure to report a minor traffic collision in Wolfstein 3:42 p.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle and drunk on duty in Weilerbach Nov. 28 5:15 p.m.: Theft of […]
ROSC luncheon The Ramstein Officers’ Spouses’ Club will hold their monthly luncheon Wednesday at the Ramstein Officers’ Club. Check-in will be at 9:30 a.m., business at 10 a.m. and the luncheon at 11 a.m. A holiday meal will be served. Cost is $17 for members, $20 for non-members, and $25 […]
The new Defender Café officially opened Nov. 20, during a ribbon cutting ceremony to a crowd of hungry patrons. “This ribbon cutting ceremony is a celebration for food service as we formally introduce the Kaiserslautern Military Community to the Defender Café and recognize the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense […]
Certain U.S. electronic devices can disrupt communications in Germany and may result in legal proceedings and fines for those who use them. The use of such devices, such as cordless phones, wireless routers, and baby monitors, could interfere with critical communications systems supporting fire departments, emergency services, banks, rail systems, medical equipment, or security systems.
UVDA AIR FORCE BASE, Israel — After two weeks of flying missions, Blue Flag 2017, the third iteration of the Israeli-hosted exercise, wrapped up at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 16.
BATAJNICA AIRFIELD, Serbia — “This exercise is important because it builds the readiness of both our militaries,” said Lt. Gen. John Gronski, U.S. Army Europe deputy commanding general. “When you have a ready military a region can be more stable and secure.”
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Starting Jan. 1, 2018, cost changes for TRICARE benefits transition from a fiscal year period to a calendar year period. “Changing from a fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30) to a calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) makes the TRICARE benefit consistent with civilian […]
HOMBURG, Germany — Leadership from the 86th Medical Group and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center visited Saarland University Medical Center in Homburg, Germany, Nov. 9, in order to strengthen partnership and exchange information with German medical practitioners.
Last updated: 07/28/2026
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