• Ramstein Tax Center to open Jan. 21

    Tax season is quickly approaching and being stationed overseas does not exempt you from filing a tax return. Active duty W-2's will be available on myPay starting Wednesday and the Ramstein Tax Center will open on Thursday to assist you in filing your return.The tax center is located in Ramstein's

  • Air Force officials announce enlisted board, promotion schedules

    Air Force officials here have released new enlisted promotion board and testing schedules Jan. 14."The 2010 enlisted promotion rates look promising," said Chief Master Sgt. Mark Long, the enlisted promotions, evaluations and physical fitness chief. "Nearly all 2009 rates slightly increased from 2008

  • Program brings languages to senior officer PME

    As special guests of the Air Force Culture and Language Center staff, 20 instructors from the Defense Language Institute in Washington, D.C., and Monterey, Calif., are helping Air War College and Air Command and Staff College students cultivate basic language skills as part of the Strategic

  • Airmen transition into new fitness program

    As Airmen begin transitioning into the new testing cycle in January, officials worked to publish the new Air Force instruction to the Air Force Publications Web site Jan. 12, with an effective date of July 1.Air Force officials unveiled the new fitness program in August while still completing a

  • Air Force seeking athletes for warrior games

    The deadline for submitting applications to compete in the inaugural Warrior Games is Jan. 15.Approximately 200 wounded active duty members and military veterans will compete in the Warrior Games May 10 to 14 in Colorado Springs, Colo., Defense Department officials announced Jan. 7. Air Force is

  • Servicemembers remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    January 15 marks the birthday of possibly the most acclaimed civil rights activists in American history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Dr. King was born January 15, 1929 and was assassinated April 4, 1968. Dr. King's contributions to the Civil Rights Movement affected not only American culture but the

  • CEG provides winter safety tips

    With winter weather upon us, it's time to prepare for those freezing temps, icy walks and slippery streets, here are some tips to help protect your home from winter damage. Following these simple instructions could prevent freezing or bursting pipes, which can result in damage that you could be held

  • Speaker inspires USAFE Airmen by simply asking 'why?'

    Simon Sinek, a motivational speaker, visited Ramstein Air Base during a trip stopping U.S. Air Force in Europe bases Jan. 5 to 16.Ramstein was the first stop for Mr. Sinek, made famous for developing "The Golden Circle," a concept that teaches leaders and companies how to inspire people to buy or

  • Volunteers needed for 800 Special Olympians

    Jason Ille's job affords him the opportunity to be a part of "triumph over adversity" and all the smiles that go with it."I have the luckiest job in the word," said Ille, who is the coordinator for the U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern's Special Olympics. "I meet with people who have had hard lives

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