Controlled Spend Account: Launching new force in travel card programs

The new Controlled Spend Account card is replacing the traditional Government Travel Card. But, what does it all mean? And more importantly, how will it impact you?The Air Force has begun phasing out the Government Travel Card program by issuing Controlled Spend Account cards to select individuals.

Lake illumintation, torch ride lure visitors to Eiswoog

A special event called "Eiswoog in Flammen," is expected to lure around 5,000 guests to the Eiswoog lake near Ramsen. "Eiswoog on flame" features a Bengal light show on the lake, musical entertainment, a fire show, eating and drinking, and a torch ride on a special old train, called Stumpfwaldbahn,

Cheers - to the next 55 years: German American and International Women's Club is celebrating its 55th anniversary

"Tradition is important, but we also look to the future." This is the motto of Bruni Pütz, the German president of the German-American and International Women's Club.On Jan. 18, 1956, 55 years ago, the first official meeting of the GAIWC took place. Since then it has maintained a "sisterhood

Needles over Narcotics?

Survey launches to pulse community needs

The Integrated Delivery System Working Group is sponsoring the 2011 Community Assessment Survey of service members, spouses, reservists, spouses of reservists and civilians. This survey, which kicked off Jan. 25 and will last through March 25, is the best way for Air Force community members to make

Dogs in Ramstein and Weilerbach area must get registered

The union community administration offices of Ramstein-Miesenbach and Weilerbach are asking all dog owners including Americans and other nationalities to register their dogs. Although NATO military members do not have to pay the German dog tax, they must register their dogs.Weilerbach Union

Shadow program sheds light on importance of PMEL

The 86th Maintenance Squadron's Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory kicked off its new shadowing program when a group of maintenance Airmen came together to train with PMEL members Jan. 19.The program was designed so PMEL could educate their customers on how their items are calibrated."The

Airmen, Soldiers join to put out fires at Ramstein

Five Army firefighters from the Army Garrison Grafenwoehr, Germany joined some of their Air Force counterparts for joint training here Jan. 18.The Soldiers, assigned to the 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion's 23rd Ordnance Company, are working side-by-side with Airmen from with the 886th

Ramstein Air Base Technology Exposition

The Ramstein Technology Exposition will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb 11 at the Ramstein Officer's Club.The event, which is being hosted by the Kaiserslautern AFCEA Chapter 158 and sponsored by U.S. Air Forces in Europe A6, is open and free to all military, civilian and contractor

USAFE announces Medical Service, Team award winners

Below are the the 86 Medical Group's USAFE Air Force Medical Service award winners and the USAFE Medical Service Team award winners. USAFE Air Force Medical Service Award WinnersClinical FGO: Maj. Elizabeth EricksonClinical Researcher: Lt. Col. Raymond FangDental Civilian: Mr. Allen JohnsonDental