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Not all holiday gifts make it past customs

Robert Szostek
U.S. European Command Customs

Many items available in Europe that seem like good Christmas presents violate U.S. customs rules. Some products are banned from the U.S. and others may be carried in baggage but not mailed. Violations of customs, agriculture or postal regulations can lead to hefty fines and confiscation.

December 2, 2005 ×

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Kaiserslautern sets standards at AFAP conference

Kaiserslautern sets standards at AFAP conference

Christine June
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

Changing Cost of Living Allowance calculations so that same-size families receive the same amount was one of 17 issues brought up at the U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern 2005 Army Family Action Plan Conference.

December 2, 2005 ×

News

Beating holiday pressures, blues

Senior Airman Jason Pawlowski and Capt. Theodore Masino II
435th Medical Operations Squadron

The holiday season is generally thought of as a time of joy, good cheer and optimistic hopes for the coming year. Unfortunately, many people do not enjoy an ideal holiday season but instead experience symptoms of depression commonly referred to as the

December 2, 2005 ×

Commentary

Action Line

Action Line


With much of the base road construction now finished, we have seen a great improvement in the flow of traffic on and off base as well as to and from various points on base.

December 2, 2005 ×

Commentary

USAFE Airman Information File


Mentoring is one of the most important things you can do during your career. As Air Force leaders, we have an inherent responsibility to develop our junior Airmen. General Creech had it right when he stated, “The first duty of any leader is to create more leaders.” Mentoring is the tactical process which leads to strategic success

December 2, 2005 ×

News

86th AW reopens dorm

86th AW reopens dorm

Chief Master Sgt. Rich Lechner
86th Air and Space Communications Group

An 86th Airlift Wing Airmen self-help and Civil Engineer partnership completed a major renovation of the newly designated 86th AW dormitory Nov. 17 with an official ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Col. Rob Kane, 86th AW and KMC commander. The reopening of the dormitory will enable all 180 dorm residents of the 86th AW, currently living in 12 separate dormitories, to live under a single roof. The 11-month project was a joint effort by CE and numerous self-help projects completed by the men and women of the 86th AW over a 10-week period.

December 2, 2005 ×

News

Garrison helps ‘Santa’ through toy outreach

Garrison helps ‘Santa’ through toy outreach

Christine June, Story and photo
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

Members of the KMC can be Santa

November 18, 2005 ×

News

Ramstein Clinic starts


Ramstein

November 18, 2005 ×

News

Ramstein marches in France

Ramstein marches in France

Capt. Jenny Lovett
Kaiserslautern American

Thirty military members participated in the largest military ceremony recorded at St. Mihiel Military Cemetery outside of Thiaucourt, France, Nov. 11 for Veteran

November 18, 2005 ×

News

Traffic study recommends changes on base


A German engineering office recently completed a comprehensive traffic study for Ramstein. The current traffic situation was investigated and analyzed and short-term measures and recommendations were suggested.

November 18, 2005 ×
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