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  • New surcharge on GPC purchases

    As of January 27, merchants in the United States and U.S. Territories are permitted to impose a surcharge on any credit card transaction that uses a MasterCard or Visa branded card, which includes the Government Travel Charge Card, both Individually Billed Accounts and Centrally Billed Accounts.This

  • Air Forces unit to improve airfield security in Slovenia

    Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group traveled to Cerklje Air Base, Slovenia, to conduct a security familiarization event Jan. 21 through 25.The 435th CRG is a uniquely suited organization for the building partnership missions. With 42 different career fields, the unit can engage with

  • USAFE rolls out new phone technology

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe communications specialists are leading Air Force transformation and are currently implementing the latest in telephone service technology; telephone services directly on your computer desktop. While base communications squadrons have been busy rolling out those familiar

  • Travel Advisory -- www.travel.state.gov

    Travel AdvisoryDue to recent events in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, all KMC personnel should heed travel advisories posted on www.travel.state.gov. Additionally, DoD personnel must comply with DoD 5400.54-G, the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide when travelling. Everyone is reminded to report any

  • AFPC directs changes to evaluations

    U.S. Air Force officials released new regulations in the  Air Force Instruction 36-2406,  Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Systems. The changes were directed by the Air Force Personnel Center headquarters and went into effect Jan. 2. While most of the program remains unchanged, there are important

  • IA wins AF award

    The Air Force Information Dominance Outstanding Information Assurance Element went to the 86th Airlift Wing Information Assurance Office Jan. 7.This is the first time members of the wing IA office have won the award and they competed against members of every base and detachment in the Air Force with

  • Team Ramstein assists Spangdahlem replace antenna

    Airmen from the 1st Communication Maintenance Squadron traveled north to Spangdahlem Air Base during icy road conditions to assist the 52nd Communication Squadron replace a malfunctioning Tactical Air Navigation system Jan. 16. The TACAN antenna is a beacon for fighters and heavy aircraft that

  • Examination fee implemented for incoming pets

    An examination fee of 55 Euro per pet will be implemented Feb. 1, for all non-EU citizens who import a pet into the country.The Kaiserslautern County Administration implemented the European Union Ordinance #998/2003, which regulates the importing of dogs, cats and other pets into or throughout the

  • Ramstein transitions to LeaveWeb 4.0

    Team Ramstein will transition from its current version of LeaveWeb to an upgraded version, LeaveWeb 4.0, Feb. 25.The new program will disable leave services for 24 hours on its changeover day, but no other interruptions are expected after the transition."Right now we're still beta-testing the

  • Commanders meet, discuss discipline

    Commanders from the 86th Airlift Wing, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 521st Air Mobility Wing gather for the quarterly status of discipline meeting scheduled to take place Jan. 30 here in the legal office.The status of discipline is a way for the three wing commanders to gain insight on how