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  • Members of the Ramstein military motorcycle club from the Kaiserslautern Military Community ride in a group as they travel to pay their respects to the deceased at the Lorraine American Cemetery Nov. 11, 2016, at St. Avold, France. Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11 and commemorates military veterans who currently serve or have served the U.S. armed forces, including those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. According to the DoD and Veterans Administration, since World War I, approximately 624,000 U.S. servicemembers have been killed in action battling in wars and conflicts. The Lorraine American Cemetery contains the buried remains of over 10,000 of them. It is the largest burial site of U.S. servicemembers in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

    Remembering our fallen heroes

    Members of the Ramstein military motorcycle club from the Kaiserslautern Military Community ride in a group as they travel to pay their respects to the deceased at the Lorraine American Cemetery Nov. 11, 2016, at St. Avold, France. Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11 and commemorates military veterans who currently serve or have served
  • Two portraits of fallen Air Force Office of Special Investigations Airmen lay on the floor during the 25th Expeditionary Field Investigation Squadron’s fallen heroes dedication ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 10, 2016. The 25th EFIS held the ceremony to commemorate AFOSI agents who lost their lives in the line of duty. Veteran’s Day is a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice, even if it means their lives. According to a recent Congressional Research Service report, more than 6,500 U.S. service members have lost their lives in post-9/11 conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

    Gone but never forgotten: OSI constructs memorial for deceased

    Two portraits of fallen Air Force Office of Special Investigations Airmen lay on the floor during the 25th Expeditionary Field Investigation Squadron’s fallen heroes dedication ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 10, 2016. The 25th EFIS held the ceremony to commemorate AFOSI agents who lost their lives in the line of duty. Veteran’s Day is
  • Ben LeNeave and his daughter, Emma, fill out a pre-appointment form during the 86th Dental Squadron’s “Little Teeth, Big Smile” event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 5, 2016. The event was a way for children ages up to 10 years old to get their teeth checked or cleaned in an environment tailored to their age group. According to the Center for Disease and Control, tooth decay is one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood in the United States. Untreated cavities can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

    Little teeth, big smile: children visit dental

    Ben LeNeave and his daughter, Emma, fill out a pre-appointment form during the 86th Dental Squadron’s “Little Teeth, Big Smile” event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 5, 2016. The event was a way for children ages up to 10 years old to get their teeth checked or cleaned in an environment tailored to their age group. According to the Center for

  • Shipping at Ramstein during holidays

    The holidays are a popular time for families to buy one another gifts; and when they’re not able to celebrate the season together, these gifts are shipped. Here in Germany, the shipping process is different than the states. First, it requires the extra step of filling out a customs form. These forms require the sender to identify the package contents before it is shipped.
  • The Kaiserslautern Military Community Center’s ship-from-store program allows KMC members to have their items ordered off shopmyexchange.com shipped from the KMCC. This will significantly shorten the time it takes for customers to receive their products. (Courtesy illustration)

    AAFES innovates with new shipping process

    The Army and Air Force Exchange Service kicked off a ship-from-store initiative to expedite orders for customers using shopmyexchange.com October 2016 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
  • Candles are lit to remember the victims of interpersonal violence at a candlelight vigil at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 27, 2016. Each candle is marked with different-colored ribbons, representing the four categories that interpersonal violence covers: domestic violence, sexual abuse, child abuse, and bullying. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over the course of a year more than 10 million U.S. citizens are victims of interpersonal violence. The devastating physical, emotional, and psychological consequences of these events can cross generations and last lifetimes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

    Shining light on a sensitive topic: chapel hosts candlelight vigil for interpersonal violence victims

    Candles are lit to remember the victims of interpersonal violence at a candlelight vigil at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 27, 2016. Each candle is marked with different-colored ribbons, representing the four categories that interpersonal violence covers: domestic violence, sexual abuse, child abuse, and bullying. According to the Center for
  • Airmen from the 86th Munitions Squadron properly secure boxes of ammunition as part of an exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise pushed Airmen to perform jobs as effective and quick as possible, such as safely wrapping and loading boxes of ammunition into storage containers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

    Testing limits; 86th MUNS pushes itself during exercise

    The 86th Munitions Squadron participated in an exercise Oct. 23-26, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

  • Workout smart: nutrition first, supplements last

    As Airmen strive to build muscle mass, increase speed and endurance, and improve overall health, supplements that are promised to provide drastic results can become the go to for those looking to gain an edge.
  • Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Greg Hermann, 86th Force Support Squadron tire technician at the Auto Hobby Shop at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, opens up his shop as he begins his work day Oct. 6, 2016. Hermann is responsible for fixing customers’ tires, and around winter time, business increases as people around the Kaiserslautern Military Community need winter tires properly tested and installed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

    Never tiring out: A day in the shop life of Air Force veteran Greg Hermann

    Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Greg Hermann, 86th Force Support Squadron tire technician at the Auto Hobby Shop at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, opens up his shop as he begins his work day Oct. 6, 2016. Hermann is responsible for fixing customers’ tires, and around winter time, business increases as people around the Kaiserslautern Military Community

  • Staying proactive about child supervision

    RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany—Parents have responsibilities, and when it comes to children, they have to accept full responsibility for the decisions their young make as well as their own.
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