• Santa Claus makes it rain ... toys

    International Jump Week started with a bang this year as Santa Claus joined service members from different branches of the U.S. military and NATO troops for a toy drop Dec. 16 through 18.With several different countries involved in Jump Week, it was a chance for everyone to get together and build

  • Drinking and driving: no second chances

    German law prohibits people under the age of 21 to operate a vehicle with any alcohol in their system and people older than 21 can't have more than .05 percent in their system under normal circumstances and .03 percent if involved in any traffic offense or an accident. German authorities and U.S.

  • Kapaun hosts NATO professional development seminar

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Kisling Academy hosted the annual NATO Professional Development Seminar, Oct. 30, 2013, at the Kapaun Air Station NCO Academy auditorium.The seminar covered cross-cultural awareness providing an opportunity for leaders from allied nations to bring

  • Soldier Ride

    A wounded warrior bike ride, comprised of riders from seven different countries raced around Bostalsee, Germany, Aug. 10 to raise awareness and lift spirits.Wounded warrior riders completed a 14 mile ride around the Bostalsee lake, completing a third day of biking around the German countryside.

  • 2012 annual drinking water quality report summary

    The 86th Medical Group's Bioenvironmental Engineering flight has released Ramstein Air Base's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report, required by Air Force Instruction and mirrors the Consumer Confidence Report required by the Environmental Protection Agency in the United States, is

  • A 5,000-mile journey to recovery

    An active duty Air Force crew aboard a C-17 Globemaster III made history July 10 while flying specialized medical teams and a patient requiring equipment never before used on board a Transatlantic mission. The spouse of an active-duty Army service member, who wishes to remain anonymous, was being

  • Communities celebrate 65th Berlin Airlift anniversary

    More than 75 members of the German and American communities came together to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift.The ceremony was held June 26 at the memorial site near Frankfurt Airport and featured guest speakers ranging from the Frankfurt city treasurer to retired Col. Gail

  • 2nd AIRPS Det 1 keeps mail moving

    When someone sends off their mail it embarks on a great journey ensuing on the unknown; the parcel may know where it's going, but not how it will get there. That's where 2nd Air Postal Squadron staff steps in to help. The 2nd AIRPS is a 24/7 operation service, supporting U.S. Air Forces in Europe

  • KMC hosts motorcycle safety day

    The 86th Airlift Wing safety office in conjunction with the USO and local organizations, hosted its annual motorcycle safety day June 1, 2013, Kapaun, Germany. The event exhibited safety equipment demonstrations and techniques, and showcased road obstacle maneuverability and braking

  • Tying the knot overseas

    Marriage is one of the biggest commitments made in life. It's a promise to build a life together, to account for another's needs and start a family. Once the commitment is made, the paperwork shouldn't be the thing that keeps someone from taking the big leap.Here is some helpful advice for those

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