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Ask an attorney: getting political

by Capt. Nandor Kiss Baumholder Law Center

Q: I heard that it is illegal for a service member to say anything negative about Congress or President Obama. Is that true? What about my First Amendment rights?

February 25, 2016 ×

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Retirees and their spouses pose for a photo during the first retiree luncheon sponsored by the 86th Airlift Wing Retiree Activities Office Feb. 11 on Ramstein. The retiree luncheon was one of many events offered to retirees in the community. The RAO is reaching out to retirees by offering assistance with their new program which enables retirees to assist other retirees in need.

Volunteers strengthen KMC through retiree support

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Retiring from a long military career can be a satisfying reward. Many people may look forward to retirement, but living in a foreign country may put a strain on a person’s day-to-day life.

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Photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg
Motorists stop at the Ramstein West Gate to show members of the 86th Security Forces Squadron proper identification to enter the facility. If a member forgots their ID card, it is best to go back home and get it.

Security forces crack down on IDs

by 86th Security Forces Squadron

It’s a feeling of panic and frustration when driving up to the gate and realizing “I can’t find my ID.” After searching every nook and cranny within reach, you decide to just get a pass for the day. It’s easy, right? Well, it’s not as easy as you might think.

February 25, 2016 ×

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Ask an attorney: driver’s license rules clarified

by R. Peter Masterton
21st Theater Sustainment Command
Office of the Staff Judge Advocate

Q: After all the controversy over the last year about the need to have a valid U.S. driver’s license, I am thoroughly confused. Can you clarify the rules and requirements?

February 18, 2016 ×

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1st CMXS, 86th CS optimize networks together

1st CMXS, 86th CS optimize networks together

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Armando Schwier-Morales
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron special teams deploy all over Europe and Africa helping improve cyber networks, but this month they are taking time off the road and working close to home.

February 18, 2016 ×

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Ask an Attorney: Must I register at Rathaus?

by Joerg Moddelmog Kaiserslautern Legal Services Center

Q: My landlord told me I have to register at the town hall in my village, but others have told me that is not required if I am here under U.S. government orders. Who is right?

February 11, 2016 ×

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Photo by Sgt. Daniel Wyatt
Soldiers assigned to the 240th Quartermaster Support Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion receive a safety brief from the convoy commander, 2nd Lt. Doniel Lee, before departure to Mihail Kogalniceanu Jan. 23 during “Supply Shock.” Supply Shock is part of a series of company-level readiness exercises empowering junior leaders to demonstrate sustainment capabilities provided by the 16th Sustainment Brigade.

Classic EDRE takes ‘shocking’ new turn

by Staff Sgt. Betty Boomer 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

The phone call can come at any time, and when it does, the unit has to move quickly. Bags are packed, equipment prepared for transport, and soldiers geared up and ready to deploy. But this is not your ordinary emergency deployment readiness exercise of years past, this is a “shock” training event, so it doesn’t end with Soldiers on the tarmac ready to move out.

February 11, 2016 ×

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Teresa George, Defense Commissary Agency employee, quality controls ground beef at the Ramstein Central Meat Processing Plant Jan. 25 on Ramstein. The Ramstein CMPP consolidated with the plants in Rhein-Main, Germany, and Lakenheath, England, on March 16, 1998, and is the only meat processing plant in the Department of Defense.

Meat plant beefs up NATO commissaries

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Whether grilling hamburgers during a summer barbecue or baking a pork loin for a family dinner, the Ramstein Central Meat Processing Plant has had a direct impact on the meat consumed overseas.

February 11, 2016 ×

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Ask an Attorney: Where to go for free tax assistance?

by Stephen Smith
21st Theater Sustainment Command
Office of the Staff Judge Advocate

Q: Where can I go for free tax assistance in the KMC or Baumholder? A: As in past years, the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s Office of the Staff Judge Advocate will operate four tax assistance centers within the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz this tax season. This year, the Landstuhl Tax […]

February 5, 2016 ×

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Innovation keeps 86th AW moving forward

Innovation keeps 86th AW moving forward

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Air Force is “powered by Airmen, fueled by innovation.” To keep innovation alive and thriving here at Ramstein, the 86th Airlift Wing Continuous Process Improvement office has taken up the responsibility of fostering a culture of improvement across the wing.

February 5, 2016 ×