Jan. 30, 2018 Frau Vodde retires German Canteen after 40 years of service to KMC After 40 years of service to the Kaiserslautern Military Community, Marie-Luise Vodde, operator of the German Canteen on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, retired Dec. 2017.
Dec. 7, 2017 Holiday Crime Prevention Christmas will be here in no time, and with that comes an increase in crime. To help prevent becoming a victim during the holiday season, the 569th United States Forces Police Squadron suggests these holiday safety tips to help prevent theft and break-ins.
Nov. 22, 2017 Customs shopping guide for the holidays Some people are just not good at buying the right gifts. While this is normally a matter of taste, people new to Europe should note that many items available in Europe may seem like good Christmas presents but violate U.S. import rules.
Nov. 22, 2017 Take Command with TRICARE Changes: Enrollments Shifting from Fiscal to Calendar Year Starting in January 2018 Starting Jan. 1, 2018, cost changes for TRICARE benefits transition from a fiscal year period to a calendar year period. “Changing from a fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30) to a calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) makes the TRICARE benefit consistent with civilian health plans,” said Capt Nicholas
Nov. 16, 2017 West Gate to undergo construction Nov. 27 Construction is scheduled to begin on the West Gate starting Nov. 27 and will continue until Dec. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., which may impede traffic through the gate between those times.
Nov. 14, 2017 Dorm 2411: Coming soon! Ramstein’s new dormitory, building 2411, is currently undergoing final inspections to ensure the building meets safety standards.
Nov. 3, 2017 When the lights go out With the hours of daylight decreasing, seasonal affective disorder may occur; a treatable form of depression dependent upon varying exposure to the sun. The 86th MDOS has multiple resources to assist Kaiserslautern Military Community members with treating and preventing SAD.
Oct. 6, 2017 86 MXS puts KC-135 back to work Col. Clifton Reed, 6th Maintenance Group commander, visited Ramstein Air Base Oct. 2, 2017, to personally thank the Airmen who helped repair a KC-135 from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla, for their hard work and diligence.
Sept. 29, 2017 It’s a sign: ‘Every second counts, plan two ways out!’ U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard G. Moore, Jr., 86th Airlift Wing commander, and leadership from the 86th Civil Engineer Group and 86th Civil Engineer Squadron gather for the signing of the Kaiserslautern Military Community’s Fire Prevention Proclamation on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 28,
Sept. 21, 2017 In good season: Winterized hazards With the fall season beginning, the threat of winter is bearing down.