Take Note – November 19, 2021

Fitness Centers

Southside Fitness Center officially reopened with 24/7 access. Sunday, Resiliency Days, Family Days and Holidays will be 24/7 access only, Northside Fitness Center and Vogelweh Fitness Center will remain 24/7 access.

Post Office closures

The Post Offices will be closed Nov. 25 and 26 for holiday/family day.

COVID-19 updates for KMC

Looking for updated information regarding coronavirus and changes to base facilities? Visit https://www.ramstein.af.mil/COVID-19/

86 AW Retiree Activities Office

Your RAO is now officially open again on Tue, Wed and Thu, from10a.m.-3p.m.; closed for lunch from noon to 1p.m.  Routine questions can be sent via email — You can expect a response within 7-business days. Appointments for specific subjects such as surviving spouse issues and or Retiring in Germany are preferred. For appointments either call when someone is on duty and/or send us an e-mail to: 86aw.rao@us.af.mil. Telephone is: 06371-47-5486. You can also visit us on Facebook at   https://www.facebook.com/RamsteinRAO Any problems making contact, please e-mail the Director, retired SMSgt Mike Goff at:  86aw.rao@gmail.com

Visitor passes service update

Base passes are being issued for both essential and non-essential visitors. For more information, contact the Visitor Control Center by calling DSN: 480-5775 or commercial: 06371-47-5775.

USAREUR Office

The Ramstein USAREUR office is open for business Monday-Friday, 0800-1100 and 1300-1500. Closed on U.S. holidays/family days, DSN 480-5534/0115

Air Force official photos

The 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Office has a new process for scheduling official photos. Visit Ramsteinstudio.setmore.com/ services to schedule your official photo. Head and shoulders appointments are available Wednesdays, with appointments for full-length photos on Fridays.

Clinic services update & Referral Waiver guidance

As previously announced, due to the current operations on Ramstein Air Base, the 86th Medical Group has limited appointments and services available until further notice. As previously announced, the Defense Health Agency has issued a temporary MTF Referral Waiver for primary and specialty care, which means that our beneficiaries can receive TRICARE covered medical care off-base if the 86th Medical Group is unable to offer an appointment or provide the services needed. For additional information and guidance, please see information below and attached. When seeking care off-base, please ensure the following to avoid out-of-pocket expenses:

Provider off-base is a TRICARE authorized provider: Visit https://www.tricare-overseas.com/beneficiaries or contact the TOP Regional Center +(44) 20-8762-8384

Care received must be a TRICARE covered benefit: Visit https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices or contact your local TRICARE Service Center at 06371-46-2273 (option 4 and 3)

Registry of Motor Vehicles operating hours update

The USAREUR-AF Registry of Motor Vehicles customer service desk located in building 216 on Sembach Kaserne will again be open Fridays beginning on Nov. 5. Operating hours on Fridays are 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. RMV customer service desk is closed Nov. 25-28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Last duty day of the month, customer service desk is open 8-11:30 a.m. Please plan accordingly.

ATTN: Those packing up and leaving the KMC

Many members wait too long to begin the household goods moving process, thereby causing additional stress and delays. The 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron Personal Property Office advises movers to call them three weeks before moving to begin the booking process.