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Like many men born in the mid-1800s, Marine Corps Sgt. Richard Binder immigrated to America to find better opportunities. By the time the Civil War came around, the U.S. was his adopted home, and he was ready to fight for it. Binder earned his stripes on ships throughout the war, […]

by German American Community Office Recently, we have been contacted by individuals who have fallen victim to internet scams. In some cases, the victims tried to buy an object from an alleged U.S. military member, transferred money and never received what they paid for. Other cases include building a romantic […]

The 86th Tactical Fighter Wing was based at Zweibrücken Air Base from 1969 to 1973. It  swapped locations with the 26th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing as part of “Creek Action” and returned to Ramstein Air Base Jan. 31, 1973, to become the base’s operating unit flying F-4Es.

Energy conservation and climate change has become a constant discussion over the past few years. So, why should you be passionate about conserving energy in your home?  Well, this boils down to two fundamental reasons: To save money and to reduce the amount of damage caused to the environment. Whether […]

You may have been in the area for a while and have already been able to pick up some German. On the other hand, you may be brand new to the region, not realizing that numerous German words have found their way into English and are used on a daily […]

The 86th CE Heat Shop is responsible for all heating equipment on Ramstein AB and ensuring the mission doesn’t stop from many of the organizations essential for the base to function.