• Women’s club sponsors fundraiser

    A flea market of a special kind takes place March 4 to 6 in the event hall of the Kaiserslautern Gartenschau. It's the 50th annual Pfennig Bazaar sponsored by the German-American and International Women's Club Kaiserslautern, under the patronage of Kaiserslautern's Lord Mayor Dr. Klaus Weichel. The

  • Ramstein captain receives flight nurse of the year award

    Capt. Pamela Banks from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein, was the recent recipient of the 2010 Wilma "Dolly" Vinsant Flight Nurse of the Year award. Captain Banks was recognized during the Commemorative Air Force Airshow 2010 at the Midland International Airport, Texas."She

  • Ramstein takes nine AF-level medical service awards

    The Air Force surgeon general's medical force development directorate recently announced the winners of the 2010 Air Force Medical Service award competition.Congratulations to the nine members from the 86th Medical Group who were among the recipients: USAF Outstanding Achievement in Clinical

  • Military Saves Campaign kicks off Tuesday

    Team Kaiserslautern will kick off the 2011 Military Saves Week campaign 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center Food Court. The "Kick Off" will include an informational fair and a ceremonial cake cutting followed by a Veteran's Affairs briefing. Pledge cards will be

  • U.S., Polish military enhance partnerships through training

    Airmen from Team Ramstein traveled to the 33rd Air Base in Powidz, Poland, Feb. 4 to 12 for a joint training mission with Polish military forces.More than 60 Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing participated in the week-long off-site training aimed at sharing

  • USO: 70 years of serving those who serve

    Getting better with age? The United Service Organization reached a milestone when it celebrated its 70th birthday.On Feb. 4, 171 USO centers worldwide celebrated seven decades of service and support to U.S. servicemembers and their families.And like a fine wine, the USO has definitely gotten better

  • Airmen assist in AF-wide missile modification

    Members of the 86th Munitions Squadron here recently assisted a Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile team in a weeklong project of modifying several missiles as part of an Air Force-wide initiative.Lockheed Martin Corporation, developer of the missiles, dispatched a team to work the issue at

  • Italy charges higher fines, fees

    Since Jan. 1, Italy charges higher fines for disregarding traffic regulations. According to the German automobile club ADAC, every two years a raise in fines happens to adapt to the Italian cost of living index. Currently it was raised by 2.4 percent. For offenses such as ignoring the right of way,

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