News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany Due to the current fiscal environment of our nation, the Department of Defense is facing sequestration, or automatic budget cuts, which threaten the capability of our armed forces. In the event there is no resolution, the Air Force will face a $12.4 billion shortfall for fiscal year 2013.
Partnership with foreign militaries is something that brings unique challenges, capabilities and opportunities for service members stationed in Europe.
Seven Soldiers from the 54th Engineer Battalion of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 18th Engineer Brigade attended winter combat training with the Finnish Defensive Forces here Jan. 29 to Feb. 5 in order to train on arctic survival and combat techniques.
Previously thought to be a “man’s disease,” heart disease also plagues women. In fact, according to an American Heart Association 2011 update on heart disease and stroke statistics, CVD causes more deaths in women than cancer, lung disease, Alzheimer disease and accidents combined.
Since Feb. 11, all beneficiaries must now request refills in advance via the pharmacy phone-in refill line or through the online TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy. Refill requests will be ready for pick-up the next business day. Enforcing this policy will keep wait times to a minimum for everyone.
The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing celebrates the 70th anniversary of the 435th Troop Carrier Group Monday. The 435th was created as part of the Army Air Force’s new tactical airlift force, one of many groups flying a vast armada of unarmed C-47 Skytrains and gliders.
Combat engineers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 54th Engineer Battalion, 9th Engineer Battalion, and 243rd Construction Management Team tested their bodies and minds in U.S. Army Europe’s Best Sapper Competition, Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, here.
Commanders and other leaders got a close look at what the Baumholder Dental Clinic provides to the community during a command focused open house Feb. 1.
Operations around the world call for quick and decisive actions, and members of the 4th Air Operations Support Group are prepared to provide the needed tactical command and control of aerospace power to ensure mission success.
Disposing of trash improperly is a question of personal integrity, especially when you are aware that off-base residents are not authorized to bring their personal property refuse onto any installation for disposal in facility dumpsters, recycle centers, or in military family housing underground dumpsters.
Last updated: 08/03/2026
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