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  • Construction season begins at Ramstein

    German contractors and the 86th Construction Training Squadron are scheduled to begin work on three different construction projects in March aimed at improving traffic flow and adding comfort to KMC members. Both the Kisling-Lincoln and Lawn-Harmon intersections are scheduled to undergo construction

  • USAREUR driver's license -- success in your hands

    Stress during a permanent change of station move is inevitable, but proper planning before leaving a current station is one way to mitigate some of the pressure and anxiety that can occur after arriving at a new duty location. For members and dependents PCSing to Germany, one big stressor is passing

  • Polizei reminds drivers to be prepared for winter driving

    As winter brings cold temperatures, snow and ice, local Polizei would like to offer a friendly reminder about items to consider when driving in these types of conditions. In order to prevent an accident during winter conditions, drivers should ensure they are properly prepared for winter driving.

  • Despite delays, KMCC opening growing near

    Although it's too early to mark the grand opening on the new 2009 kitchen calendar, the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center opening date is one that's growing closer. Scores of contractors are now on site daily to complete construction, inside and out. Today, passersby can notice visible

  • Project Rudolph spreads holiday cheer

    They say good things come in small packages. That saying is true for the thousands of small paper bags put together this holiday season with the help of Project Rudolph. Though small in size, the small bags help to spread "holiday cheer" through the KMC and to service members in the area of

  • Exercise provides vital training for student safety

    The 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron and Polizei teamed up during a school shooter exercise at Vogelweh Elementary School Nov. 15. "In conjunction with DODDs we are working to make sure our schools and children are safe throughout the KMC," said Maj. Jeff Carter, 569th USFPS commander. The purpose

  • National Day of Mourning

    Military members from across the KMC participated in the German National Day of Mourning ceremony Sunday at the Soldiers' Monument in the Kaiserslautern Cemetery. More than 150 people from several different nationalities attended the ceremony. The National Day of Mourning or Volkstrauertag is a

  • 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

  • Pumpkin Patrol keeps goblins, ghosts safe

    Four-year-old Jaylan Mayers was able to go trick-or-treating for the first time last year thanks to the Pumpkin Patrol. For at least 20 years, Pumpkin Patrols consisting of the German Zivil-Polizei (Civilian Police) Air Force's Security Police and the Military Police have patrolled all five housing

  • Fall cleanup comes to the KMC

    With fall in the air and another German winter quickly approaching, it's time again to spruce up KMC facilities and communities. To assist in the effort, the 735th Civil Engineer Squadron has coordinated a Fall Cleanup project Nov. 20 and 21. With the help of the 735th CES, KMC personnel are