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Tech. Sgt. Seth Wilkinson, 86th Aircraft Main­tenance Squadron unit deployment manager, and his son walk with Kyle Rudolph, NFL Minnesota Vikings tight end, to a C-130J during Rudolph’s visit April 7 to Ramstein Air Base. Rudolph spent four days in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. During this time, he toured Ramstein Air Base, Kapaun Air Base, Vogelweh and Sembach. He spoke with Airmen, took pictures with them and signed autographs. On April 7 and 8, Rudolph hosted a football camp at the Kaiserslautern High School football stadium where he emphasized the fundamentals of the game.

Ramstein Air Base welcomes NFL pro Kyle Rudolph

by Airman 1st Class Kristof J. Rixmann
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
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Month of the Military Child

Month of the Military Child

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CID seeks qualified Officers to join Warrant Officer ranks

CID seeks qualified Officers to join Warrant Officer ranks

by Criminal Investigation Command Public Affairs Office

QUANTICO, VA — The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command is seeking first lieutenants and captains, from all military occupational specialties, interested in becoming CID Special Agents to submit applications to transition to a CID Special Agent warrant officer, MOS 311A. MILPER Message Number 18-054, Officer Application Requirements for Appointment to CID Warrant Officer (MOS 311A), outlines the specifics of the program.

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Europe/Africa Casualty Assistance Center hosts workshop

Europe/Africa Casualty Assistance Center hosts workshop

by Mark Morton
Europe/Africa Casualty Assistance Center

The Europe/Africa Casualty Assistance Center hosted a casualty managers workshop in Sembach April 10-11 to address overseas issues and highlight ways to enhance existing operations. Drawing from a wealth of experienced experts stationed in Italy, the Netherlands and Germany, the workshop focused on improving the Army in Europe’s Casualty Managers […]

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Learn fiscal responsibility during Financial Literacy Month

Learn fiscal responsibility during Financial Literacy Month

by Nyesha B. Burton
Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program

    April is Financial Literacy Month, which highlights and educates people about the importance of establishing and maintaining healthy financial habits. During the month, community members can learn about how to eliminate debt, save vs. borrow money, set financial goals and establish a money-management system. Learning about these topics […]

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New and improved: Ramstein’s oldest barbershop receives a twist

New and improved: Ramstein’s oldest barbershop receives a twist

Story and photo by Senior Airman Timmethy James
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

For 57 years, Kaiserslautern Military Community members have had a barbershop that offered a fresh cut. C&H Barbershop, in MOMS Ramstein, was the first to open on base, and served everyone from generals to toddlers. Today, anyone who takes a stroll into the old shop will notice some new flavor added to an old tradition.

April 19, 2018 ×

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Foreign travel, safety, security tips

Foreign travel, safety, security tips

by U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

Summer is approaching and many will travel abroad either on official travel or for pleasure, and traveling to a foreign country can be a rewarding and positive experience. Whether you are an experienced or first-time foreign traveler, you should take your personal safety and security seriously. Here are some helpful foreign travel, safety and security reminders.

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Wheels to reels

Wheels to reels

by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A swarm of motorized bikes buzzed like bees as they traversed the terrain. Tires dug into the track, flinging mud behind them. A young boy determined to beat the clock was then confronted by a ten foot roller, a speed deterrent not meant to be jumped. As he climbed the […]

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Customs tips for your Germany home business

by Robert Szostek
U.S. Army Customs Agency-Europe Public Affairs

WIESBADEN, Germany – A home-based business can be many things — selling aroma candles, kitchen containers or skin care products. Maybe photography or child care is what you like best. But whatever your preference, you have to follow German and military policies for your home-based business.

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Earth Day 2018 — Time to think about our mother Earth

Earth Day 2018 — Time to think about our mother Earth

by 86th Civil Engineer Squadron

“Building a sustainable society is the critical challenge of this century. Everything depends on it.” (Senator Nelson, Founder, Earth Day)

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