News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
The Baumholder Youth Center was recently awarded a $5,000 grant in recognition of its high-quality programs and demonstrated commitment to service, emphasizing youth learning, character, and leadership. The center was recognized for having one the top five Torch Club national projects within the Boys and Girls Club of America movement […]
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin presented Maj. Stephen Keck, 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle pilot, the 2022 Mackay Trophy on Jan. 11, at Nellis Air Force Base, NV. “Major Keck’s inspiring actions reflect exactly what it takes to be a stellar Airman and aviator […]
Five inches of snowfall was forecast over two days during the first snowstorm of the year at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 18.
There are many moving parts to the Army Recovery Care Program, not the least of which is Adaptive Reconditioning. This includes equipment and logistics for Soldiers who want to recover and overcome their wounds, injury, or illness. “Part of our job is to help coaches, logistics folks, etc., work together […]
You’ve certainly heard of Joan of Arc, or Jeanne D’Arc, the famous and heroic woman also known as the “Maid of Orléans.” There are ballads, operas, rock songs, a ballet and even an epic movie paying tribute to the courageous young woman who stood her ground six hundred years ago. […]
Germany has a very special method of issuing license plates depending on where you live. Unlike in the United States, where plates are issued according to states with different colors or designs. In Germany all plates are designed with black letters on a white background, they have a D (Deutschland) […]
KAISERSLAUTERN ON ICE JAN. 27 – MAR. 17, MESSEPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN Attention ice-skating fans! A mobile ice-skating rink will be opened in Kaiserslautern officially starting Jan. 27. There will be curling events every Monday evening, interactive shows for children on Sundays and a Kinderfasching event on Feb. 13. Hot drinks, crepes […]
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 […]
Valentine’s Bazaar The Valentine’s Bazaar is a shopper’s paradise for all your shopping needs. Join Family & MWR from Friday, Feb. 9 to Sunday, Feb. 11 at the Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Hours of shopping are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and […]
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| Pound: £ 0.7299 |
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| Czech Krone: | Kč 21.92 |
| Egyptian Pound: | E£ 50.74 |
| Hungarian Forint: | Hf 355.34 |
| Israeli Shekel: | ₪ 3.64 |
| Polish Zloty: | zł 3.76 |
| Turkish Lira: | ₵ 38.4816 |
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