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German, Ramstein partnership gets boosted
Ramstein Air Base partnered with German health officials to bring the local vaccine bus to the installation and provide COVID-19 vaccines to the local national workforce and U.S. and NATO personnel.
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86 AMXS breaks it down
Airmen at Ramstein Air Base were performing preparation of a C130-J Super Hercules aircraft for scheduled depot maintenance.
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Aviator call signs: History, naming rituals
If you’ve been a fully trained military pilot for more than a few months, chances are that you’ve scored yourself a call sign by now. The call sign tradition is celebrated by aviation communities across all military branches. These pilot nicknames can quickly identify an aircraft or individual, and they […]
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New utility meters help with garrison energy conservation
Several Directorate of Public Works representatives from U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz gathered at Rhine Ordnance Barracks Jan. 19 to learn how to monitor and analyze data from the nearly 700 utility meters that were installed throughout the garrison over the last several months. The training is part of the metering […]
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GACO Corner: Defrosting windshields
Winter and snow can be a wonderful time in Germany. While many may enjoy winter wonderland, it can be tedious when having to clear your windshields on cold, icy mornings. Do you start your vehicle when it is cold in the morning to warm the engine up and let it […]
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Tuskegee Airman, Air Force legend passes away at 102
Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, a Tuskegee Airman and Air Force legend, passed away at his residence in Bethesda, Md., Jan. 16. He was 102 years old.
Community
GACO Corner: Snow removal, sanding
Rules in Germany for keeping up your property or rental during winter may greatly differ from in the United States. The German- American Community Office has put together a few guidelines for your safety and those of others. According to Article 17, paragraph 3, line 5 of German rules applying […]
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From clerk typist to Army senior leader, an American Dream realized
The American Dream of opportunity and prosperity through hard work, determination and skill is personified in JoEtta Fisher, who achieved that dream through government service and made the nation better in the process. Fisher started working for the government as a summer-hire clerk typist at Rock Island Arsenal while attending […]
Community, Health
Mold — a health risk in your home
The health and safety of our residents is a top concern for the KMC Housing Office. Our commitment to you is to provide our housing residents with a safe living environment. In Germany, mold can often be found both indoors and outdoors. Mold can enter your home through open doorways, […]
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Ramstein impresses CINC IEA inspectors
Members from the Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence selection board visited Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12 and 13. The distinguished visitors observed units across Ramstein to assess how well the base achieved DOD objectives throughout 2021.
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Currency Exchange Rates
17 Jan 2025
Rates provided courtesy Community Bank
| One Dollar buys: |
| Euro: € 0.9495 |
| Pound: £ 0.8000 |
Other currency rates, not available at the Community Bank:
| Czech Krone: | Kč 24.56 |
| Egyptian Pound: | E£ 50.33 |
| Hungarian Forint: | Hf 401.38 |
| Israeli Shekel: | ₪ 3.62 |
| Polish Zloty: | zł 4.15 |
| Turkish Lira: | ₵ 35.3050 |
