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April 22, 2020
Beyond the Bier: Hexennacht

"Hexennacht" translates to "Witches' Night." Graphic designed to promote the continuation of Ramstein Air Base's Beyond the Bier series. Beyond the Bier is a cultural series based on German customs, traditions and history in the Kaiserslautern Military Community, designed to let people get to know
April 22, 2020
COVID-19 ops: Phased approach to normal, questions answered

As restrictions are projected to lift or be further redefined, the German community is employing a phased approach to reopen commerce, schools and other functions previously considered a daily norm.
April 2, 2020
COVID-19 in our community

While the Air Force will continue reporting total coronavirus disease 2019 cases, installations including Ramstein Air Base, will no longer publish local case numbers on their COVID-19 website pages.
April 1, 2020
HPCON Charlie spurs new town hall questions

Leadership from the 86th Airlift Wing hosted a virtual town hall March 30, in an ongoing effort to address concerns associated with the coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19. This weekly installment of the virtual town hall was delivered via Facebook Live and Armed Forces Network – Kaiserslautern.
March 24, 2020
Ramstein fire department and local authorities fight fire with interoperability

Team Ramstein was called upon to assist with water resupply.
March 6, 2020
Beyond the Bier: The German history of Frauentag

This week, Germans observe “Frauentag” which translates to “Women's Day." It is celebrated in varying households across German states on March 8th every year.
Feb. 27, 2020
Ramstein-Miesenbach celebrates Fasching

Ramstein-Miesenbach citizens came together to celebrate Fasching Feb. 25, 2020. Fasching is a day for citizens to express themselves, celebrate and break the rules. In Germany, particularly in the Rheinland area, the tradition can be traced back to medieval times when people lived under harsh rules.
Feb. 21, 2020
Rheinland-Pfalz and Ramstein Air Base leadership welcome American families

Rheinland-Pfalz and Ramstein Air Base leadership handed out welcome bags as part of the “Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz” program, a program seeking to help U.S. military families assimilate in their German communities.
Jan. 31, 2020
Team effort helps expanded shopping privileges for veterans in KMC

The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 expanded veteran eligibility for shopping at military exchanges and commissaries as of Jan. 1, 2020.
Jan. 27, 2020
Beyond the Bier: Say “Helau” to Fasching

Beyond the Bier is a cultural series based on German customs, traditions and history in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Get to know why your new neighbors celebrate, and commemorate certain holidays and observances--often with a wine or beer.As the new year rolls in, one day in mid-February

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