Story and photo by Mary Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
Taking care of inbound Soldiers, civilian employees and their families throughout their relocation process can expedite their move and make a favorable impression when they travel to Germany. That’s why U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz hosts its fifth annual Total Army Sponsorship Program Rodeo to give leaders and sponsors the tools […]
March 7, 2019 ×
by Senior Airman
Savannah L. Waters
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Outprocessing from an overseas assignment is known for being a complicated process, but service members can finally take a breather once they wake up on that final day-of-departure morning. Though the day of departure may be a day to relax, for some, the day can quickly turn into one of […]
March 7, 2019 ×
by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Editor’s Note: This article was published in a previous edition of the Kaiserslautern American and the information has been updated to reflect this year’s event. The Irish celebrate a national and religious holiday March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a day to honor Ireland’s first Christian missionary. March 17 […]
March 7, 2019 ×
by Secretary of the Air Force
Public Affairs
In accordance with Department of Defense policy on military retention of non-deployable service members, the Air Force implemented its guidance in a memo signed Feb. 19. Airmen who have been non-deployable for more than 12 consecutive months will be notified by their chain of command and evaluated for retention either […]
February 28, 2019 ×
by Mary Ann Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department has once again proven its dedication to military and local communities with two Installation Management Command Directorate-Europe awards. Germersheim Army Depot firefighter Sven Mayer recently earned the 2018 IMCOM-Europe Emergency Medical Service Provider of the Year and the USAG RP […]
February 28, 2019 ×
by Kelly Sanders
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
An 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection battalion chief received the honor of being Ramstein’s Airlifter of the Week, Feb. 21. Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto Rendon, 86th AW command chief, praised Tech. Sgt. Cody Simpson for his ability to step […]
February 28, 2019 ×
by Airman 1st Class Milton Hamilton
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The 786th Force Support Squadron post office has a way to sort letter-mail more efficiently, allowing its customers to receive mail faster. Each box number is now affiliated with a special four digit extension code that allows postal staff to sort through mail quicker. Service members or any Ramstein personnel […]
February 28, 2019 ×
Story and photo by Stefan Alford
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
Local elected leaders and host nation emergency services representatives visited the installation in Germersheim Feb. 21 to learn more about what goes on behind the gates and fences of one of their largest local employers in the area. With more than 1,000 civilian employees, an influx of more than 30 […]
February 28, 2019 ×
by 2nd Lt. James Hanley
700th Contracting Squadron
As Black History Month comes to a close, it is our duty to reflect on the many contributions and awesome impact that Black people have made. Throughout the annals of history, there has been no shortage of scientific prowess, artistic ability, or rousing courage in the Black community. Unfortunately, this […]
February 28, 2019 ×