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  • Airlifter of the Week: His door's always open

    For U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Marcus Bias, 86th Airlift Wing Equal Opportunity specialist, finding common ground between coworkers is something he’s loved doing since he was young. Helping others has been beneficial for the Air Force and for himself.

  • Got VAT?

    U.S. service members and their families stationed in Germany or on temporary duty orders in the country are granted tax-relief as they are covered by the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA).

  • Ramstein first sergeant embodies “Spirit of Hope”

    For his efforts and dedication to bringing hope to service members, one 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman won the “Spirit of Hope” award during a ceremony presided over by Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist.U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jorge L. Arce, 86th AMXS first sergeant, received

  • The embodiment of wingmanship

    Airman 1st Class Madeline Morgan, 86th Medical Support Squadron medical material technician, received the honor of being Ramstein’s Airlifter of the Week, Aug. 15, 2019.

  • Heisman Trophy winner visits Ramstein, shares mental health story

    Heisman Trophy winner, former NFL player, U.S. Olympian, and Mixed Martial Artist Herschel Walker came to the Kaiserslautern Military Community Jan. 9-10, to visit with KMC members and shared his strugges with mental health.Herschel’s story focused on his discovery that he suffered from Dissociative

  • “Thank you for asking, KMC”

    In the early morning darkness of a typical German October day, six Airmen gathered together to transform, if you will, as part of an an experiment. Groggily, they sat in a conference room, drinking coffee and preparing for how they’d spend their day. One decided on going to his duty section, another

  • 521st AMOW is ready to fight anytime, anywhere

    When some people think of warfighting, they often think about the battle itself. But as the saying goes, “getting there is half the battle.”This is why leaders of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing take their mission of providing air mobility to combat zones very seriously.“We continue to play a

  • The core values apply even on the internet

    Since the late 1990s, people around the world have used social media networks to share their ideas and connect with friends. People from all walks of life, including the military, use social media to band together and form online communities. However, social media also became a place for people to

  • Building bridges between two communities

    Being introduced to a new culture can be exciting, but also sometimes intimidating. This is especially true for both Americans and Germans in the Kaiserslautern Military Community.The KMC hosts more than 50,000 U.S. military members, civilians, and their families, making it the largest community of

  • 86th MUNS keeps Air Force armed, makes every shot count

    Airmen assigned to the 86th Munitions squadron conducted a major inspection of the munitions stockpile on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 18-Sept. 22.The squadron conducts a 100 percent inventory of its munitions twice a year.Munitions Airmen, commonly known as ammo troops, are responsible for