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Staying in Germany with new electronic residence title cards

Over the years, retirees desiring to stay in Germany had to obtain a
residency permit and, once approved, the local German authorities
(Ausländeramt) would stamp their American passport.

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Retiring in Germany? What should you do?

If you wish to retire in Germany and are no longer associated with the
U.S. military, you will lose your SOFA status and consequently will
become a tourist. A regular U.S. citizen can stay in Germany for 90 days
without requiring a residence permit. You will fall under this category
as soon as you retire. 

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A genuine conversation about suicide

A genuine conversation about suicide

by Mark Heeter
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

“Do you need this card?” Lisa Velez asked in a barely audible voice. “It should be normal,” she said, when discussing the oft-perceived taboo topic of suicide and the Army’s Ask, Care, Escort card. “Let’s step away from whispering and have a genuine conversation.” Velez, the U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern […]

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Ramstein blood drive keeps hearts pumping

Ramstein blood drive keeps hearts pumping

Story and photo by Tech. Sgt. Chad Thompson
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen from the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron sponsored a blood drive Tuesday at Hercules Theater.

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ROSC gives back to KMC through bazaar

ROSC gives back to KMC through bazaar

by Senior Airman Katherine Holt
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

For more than 50 years the Ramstein Officers

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AF captain leads Normandy ‘invasion’

AF captain leads Normandy ‘invasion’

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Timing, precision, guts and excellence

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‘Go for Green’ fills Airmen’s bellies, fuels bodies

‘Go for Green’ fills Airmen’s bellies, fuels bodies

Story and photo by Tech. Sgt. Chad Thompson
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Many people have heard of

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Facility excellence  keeps bases clean

Facility excellence keeps bases clean

by Airman 1st Class Trevor Rhynes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Every two weeks, Airmen from various groups on Ramstein participate in
facility excellence. These Airmen pick up trash and complete additional
duties asked of them.

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Ramstein members host free cyber defense class

The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Chapter 158
recently sponsored a free cyber defense class on Ramstein.

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War and peace: A historical perspective

by Dr. Silvano Wueschner
86th Airlift Wing historian

In November 1989 when the Berlin Wall and the Warsaw Pact came crashing
down, many people expected a peace dividend. I was reminded of that
yearning for peace some years ago when I conducted a seminar for young
Airmen at Balad.

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