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Bits of the Benelux: Story of Three Kings sparks Benelux-wide celebrations

Bits of the Benelux: Story of Three Kings sparks Benelux-wide celebrations

Three Kings Day, or the Feast of the Epiphany (“Épiphanie” in French, “Driekoningen” in Dutch and “Heilige Drei Könige” in German), is a Christian religious celebration commemorating the end of the traditional 12 days of Christmas. Observed on Jan. 6, the day celebrates the story of the three kings (also […]

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Dutch aviators receive new helicopters at Fort Hood

Dutch aviators receive new helicopters at Fort Hood

FORT HOOD, Texas — The 302nd Squadron of the Royal Netherlands Air Force took delivery of two new AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters at Robert Gray Army Air Field, Dec. 13, 2022. During a ceremony in the unit’s hangar, the two new AH-64E Apache Guardian’s logbooks were handed over to […]

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Fire for effect: Notes on Forward Observer

Fire for effect: Notes on Forward Observer

NIINISALO, Finland — From under the cover of a camouflaged observation post, U.S. Army Spc. Chelsea Phillips, a joint fire support specialist assigned to 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment (6-9 CAV), 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, a unit operationally assigned to the 1st Infantry Division in Europe, […]

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Community Events - January 13, 2023

Community Events – January 13, 2023

Due to host nation regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community events may be cancelled or postponed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend a community event. USAG-RP 2022 Volunteer of the Year Nominations The Army Community Service Army Volunteer Corps are accepting nominations for calendar […]

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V Corps provides English tutors to Polish Primary School

V Corps provides English tutors to Polish Primary School

BISKUPICE, Poland — U.S. Army V Corps Soldiers spent time helping the students of Szkola Podstawowa Elementary School practice their English, in Biskupice, Poland, Dec. 21. Headmaster Agnieszka Sliperska and English teacher Marta Siwak-Labeda invited the Soldiers back after their first visit in September 2022 was a success. The visit […]

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Housing Hype: Winter Tips

Housing Hype: Winter Tips

WEATHER, ROAD AND CLIMATE SITUATIONS Ramstein and the surrounding areas are subject to severe winter weather and temperatures. You can prevent unnecessary damage(s)/vehicle accidents by keeping these procedures in mind: Remove water hoses from outside water faucets whenever the outside temperature is expected to fall below 35 degrees Fahrenheit or […]

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Members of the Resilience Training Assistant course complete an exercise about gratitude at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 13, 2022. After going through the RTA course, these Airmen will be able to share what they have learned with others in their workplace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner)

Ramstein hosts RTA Course; enables resilience

The Ramstein Air Base Integrated Resiliency Office offers monthly training classes to foster healthy relationships that recharge spiritual, social, mental, physical and financial fitness.

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A 40K Tunner loader moves baggage and supplies onto a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 4, 2022. U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa forces are prepared and strategically positioned to rapidly surge forces into and across the theater in order to support the alliance and defend against any aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)

Ramstein 2022: A year in review

Each year, Team Ramstein Airmen make a global impact, and 2022 held no exception. The year showcased dedication, innovation, and sacrifice to the mission.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Benner, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, poses for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 30, 2022. Benner faced and survived a rare medical condition that few have encountered  after months in the hospital. Aggregatibacter aphrophilus, a common bacteria residing in the mouth, caused his blood to become septic and resulted in the growth of a baseball-sized abscess in his liver. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

Ramstein Airman survives rare medical condition

Airman 1st Class Tyler Benner, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, faced and survived a rare medical condition that few have encountered.

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How well do you know your German license plates?

Germany has a very special method of issuing license plates depending on where you live. Unlike in the United States, where plates are issued according to states with different colors or designs. In Germany all plates are designed with black letters on a white background, they have a D (Deutschland) […]

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