News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
The Battle of Palmito Ranch was a late skirmish in the American Civil War that technically happened after the war was over. This most likely was the result of communications about the wars’ end not reaching the combatants.
Staff Sgt. Robby Royster, 435th Security Forces Squadron NCO-in-charge of operations and close precision engagement team leader, descended onto the drop zone at Alzey, Germany, earning his master rated parachutist badge, April 12, 2017.
In a deployed location, one of the most important jobs falls to the security forces members who patrol, secure, and defend the base. They are relied upon to remain sharp and react with accuracy and precision to keep themselves and everyone else safe.
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz postal facilities will change their hours of operation effective May 1 to ensure the continuation of reliable, efficient service. According to garrison postal officials, consistent facility service hours will provide the garrison the opportunity to capitalize on “right-sizing” the workforce at each postal location. Once service […]
Sunny days and singing birds are a good reminder to start spring cleaning and that includes your medicine cabinet. “Many people don’t realize how much medication is still sitting around the house and that can be dangerous,” said Maj. Julie Meek, Deputy Director of Pharmacy for Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. […]
KMC Events » The Fire Wings, KMC Firefighters on Motorcycles, will offer their first tour to Madenburg castle ruins in Eschbach, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Sunday. Interested motorcycle drivers will meet at 10 a.m. at the big parking lot near the intersection leading to Ramstein West Gate. The second tour this year is scheduled […]
After 24 years, 13 moves and decades of experience, Command Sgt. Maj. Ulysses D. Rayford knows what needs to be done at U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz; foster trust, hone efficiency and cultivate mentorship – and he’s the Soldier to make that happen.
Rayford, who accepted responsibility as the garrison’s highest enlisted non-commissioned officer last December, spent his first 100 days of leadership listening to Soldiers and family members and prioritizing the important tasks that need attention.
Rayford said the first and most important task is earning Soldiers’ trust.
Six months can go by in the blink of an eye, but for some, it can feel like six years since they’ve said goodbye to someone they love. As the plane landed, excitement filled the air as family and friends gathered on the tarmac for the return of 10 76th […]
All offices of the 86th Medical Group closed their doors March 22 for more than 800 medical personnel to attend hands-on training in one of Ramstein’s many hangars. “Once a month we have a training day here in the medical group,” said Chief Master Sgt. Rachel Clark, 86 MDG superintendent, […]
| One Dollar buys: |
| Euro: € 0.8288 |
| Pound: £ 0.7246 |
Other currency rates, not available at the Community Bank:
| Czech Krone: | Kč 20.59 |
| Egyptian Pound: | E£ 47.54 |
| Hungarian Forint: | Hf 322.25 |
| Israeli Shekel: | ₪ 3.12 |
| Polish Zloty: | zł 3.47 |
| Turkish Lira: |
₵ 43.8430 |
Published by
Twitter
Facebook
