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  • Organization sizzles up steaks, serving appreciation

    To show their appreciation to servicemembers, Cooks from the Valley traveled nearly 6,000 miles to donate and cook steaks this Veterans Day, Nov. 11 at the Ramstein Officer's Club.Cooks from the Valley, a non-profit organization comprised of nearly 100 volunteers from Bakersfield, Calif., has

  • First Lady visits Ramstein, Landstuhl for Veterans Day

    First Lady Michelle Obama surprised more than 300 servicemembers and their families at the Ramstein Officers Club during her visit here Nov. 11.The participants were enjoying a special Veterans Day meal provided by the California-based Cooks of the Valley when Mrs. Obama, accompanied by Gen. Roger

  • City of Ramstein-Miesenbach donates future Christmas tree to Team Ramstein

    In the spirit of the upcoming holidays, Brig. Gen. Mark C. Dillon, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Klaus Layes, city of Ramstein-Miesenbach mayor, planted a tree during a ceremony here Nov. 8. For decades, the city of Ramstein-Miesenbach has donated a cut tree each year to the base for use as a

  • Volunteers shop for COLA

    Twenty Team Ramstein volunteers visited stores on and off base Nov. 3 to 8 to collect current prices of commonly purchased goods and services as part of a survey which could result in a little more money in their pockets.The Retail Price Schedule is an annual survey that is part of the process used

  • 'Loaded 45': Team Ramstein should participate in holiday safety program

    As the year comes to an end, members of Team Ramstein are encouraged to prepare for the holiday season by participating in Loaded 45, which runs from Nov. 19 to Jan. 3.Loaded 45 was created to encourage Airmen to be good wingmen and to look out for one another during the holidays when there is

  • Show your true colors: Red, white, blue ... and green?

    Energy awareness campaigns work year-round to promote energy conservation and environmental consciousness. There are numerous government and private sector groups, working together in many instances, whose common goal is to show how every individual can take actions to promote a clean energy future.

  • 21st OWS equipment 'forecast' saved millions

    As the Sembach Annex realignment plan pushes forward allowing the U.S. Army control of the former U.S. Air Force base, members of the 21st Operational Weather Squadron are making smart resource choices to save taxpayer dollars in unnecessary equipment moves. As one of the last Air Force assets left

  • Construction in the KMC: Ramstein commissary

    As early as July 2009 when the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center was opened, there has been talk of upcoming renovations to the Ramstein commissary. Officials initially spoke of an October 2010 date as a projection for when the construction would start, however that date has now come and gone

  • Motorists must recognize, prepare for winter dangers

    The weather is getting more and more inconsistent - and so are road conditions. German Polizei is asking motorists to change their driving habits since streets are getting more slippery due to rain, leaves and windfall. They recommend to put on snow tires now and ensure vehicles are properly