News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Protocols put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 affected everyone. Work hours and duty locations were altered to comply with physical distancing; homes were turned into classrooms as schools closed; social gatherings were stopped and limited to chat groups or apps, to name a few of the many changes that occurred.
On April 16, at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, the Air Defense Artillery Avenger Master Gunner Course graduated its latest class of nine students, one of which made history. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Tiana Trent, a native of Canton Ohio, is celebrated as the first African-American female to attend and complete the course since its origin.
Spring into reading challenge: Until May 16, read, or be read to, at least an hour a week to be entered into gift card drawings with the Spring into Reading Challenge. Readers who earn all Challenge Badges will also be entered into a final gift card drawing. The Challenge is […]
Leadership and units worked together to continue to honor these outstanding Airmen while maintaining necessary precautions to protect Team Ramstein’s health and safety at Ramstein Air Base, April 9.
For many, their jobs don’t involve battling scorching flames, towering extreme heights or crawling through claustrophobic spaces, all while wearing 75 pounds of gear. For John Thompson, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, this description depicts his life for more than 36 years.
Customers must practice physical distancing and wear cloth face coverings when at the commissary or other public places on base.
Entering a chapel may remind people of solemn singing, an ambiance of hope, and the desire to unite their spiritual yearnings. For many, the pulse of the ecclesiastical structure in military communities resonates in the worship services provided by chaplains.
As service members, we are often approached by strangers who want to reach out and say, “thank you for your service.”
A rock has been placed in the woods for others to find at Ramstein Air Base, April 7. Ramstein Rocks is an online group that helps keep families entertained and connected while maintaining physical distancing precautions.
| One Dollar buys: |
| Euro: € 0.9351 |
| Pound: £ 0.7874 |
Other currency rates, not available at the Community Bank:
| Czech Krone: | Kč 24.04 |
| Egyptian Pound: | E£ 50.15 |
| Hungarian Forint: | Hf 391.15 |
| Israeli Shekel: | ₪ 3.61 |
| Polish Zloty: | zł 4.03 |
| Turkish Lira: | ₵ 35.7628 |
Published by
Twitter
Facebook
