• Thanksgiving in the KMC

    The following Thanksgiving dinners are planned for the KMC dining facilities: · Thanksgiving celebration at the 212th Combat Support Hospital Dining Facility, Bldg.1206 on Miesau Army Depot is 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 24. Customers pay $6.35 per meal. Family members of pay grade E-4 and below pay

  • Report crime immediately

    When you, or a member of your family, see something that looks suspicious or illegal, call security forces immediately. Do not wait to report suspicious or illegal activity to the proper authorities. The chances of a positive outcome - apprehension of the suspect - diminish greatly with every minute

  • Weather, road info only a phone call away

    With the winter season on the way, keeping informed about changes in road conditions in the KMC is vital. There are several phone lines dedicated to ensure 24-hour up-to-date information is available when weather changes: 480-COLD (2653) or 06371-47-2653, and 479-TALK (8255). Dialing either number

  • Not just a coin toss: How AFN decides what games get air time

    AFN TV should air Philadelphia Eagles and Penn State football on all channels every week. And memorable Eagles and Nittany Lions moments should be plastered across the AFN program guide instead of those reminders of what's on AFN TV and radio. Fortunately for most football fans, I'm not the guy

  • DOD fights binge drinking through 'That Guy' campaign

    Now in its third year, a campaign by the Military Health Systems and the Tricare military health plan continues the Defense Department's effort to reduce excessive and binge drinking among 18- to 24-year-olds serving in the armed forces. The 'That Guy' campaign has two goals: to reduce alcohol abuse

  • Law restricts those under 21

    Since Aug. 1, 2007, people under the age of 21 are prohibited from drinking any alcohol when operating a vehicle on public roads in Germany. In other words, the presence of any alcohol in the blood is an offense under German law if you are driving and under the age of 21. Anyone violating this law

  • USAFE band brings piece of America to Romania

    The theater is quiet; then the audience rises. Two songs of liberty and patriotism are played by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Concert Band, the Romanian national anthem followed by the Star-Spangled Banner. "We do this to honor their country," said Chief Master Sgt. Bill Castleman, USAFE band

  • Ramstein post office offers mailing tips for holiday season

    The fast approaching holiday season is a wonderful time for celebrating, and of course, gift giving. Everyone in the KMC will be sending and receiving presents from loved ones all over the world. Members of the North Side Military Post Office on Ramstein are preparing for the intense increase in

  • Sobriety checkpoints to start in the KMC

    Security forces personnel, accompanied by key leaders from local units, will begin conducting sobriety checkpoints throughout the KMC beginning in November as part of an overall campaign to decrease drunken driving. According to the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron, the average blood alcohol level

  • Beautification detail helps individuals regain base privileges

    A new program now offers KMC civilians and sponsor's dependents involved in misconduct an opportunity to regain base privileges sooner. The Base Beautification Detail was created to give individuals a chance to reduce their punishment by participating in community service, said Lt. Col. Cynthia

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