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Three pilots from the 37th Airlift Squadron prepare to operate a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft simulator at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 1, 2023. The 37th AS uses the aircraft simulator as a way to hone their skills in a safe environment, which costs a fraction of the cost of flying actual aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)

Aircraft simulator keeps aircrew ready, lethal

The 86th OSS simulator allows aircrew members to simulate flying a C-130J without the real-life dangers that come with it. This allows them to stay lethal and qualified without ever having to leave the ground.

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Tax Office closure

KMC Patrons, The Ramstein Law Center has seen a continuously reduced demand for tax preparation services over the years — down approximately 95 percent since 2001. At the same time, the number of free online resources, particularly for military members and their families, has increased steadily. Consequently, the Ramstein Law […]

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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz honors employee with 60 years of federal service

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz honors employee with 60 years of federal service

Not many people can say they dedicated most of their life to a career in the federal service. For the past six decades, Robert Bigelow, chief of the Community Recreation Division, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz, has proudly served our country through combined military and […]

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Nine USAG Rheinland-Pfalz firefighters get promoted, recognized for their performance

Nine USAG Rheinland-Pfalz firefighters get promoted, recognized for their performance

Nine firefighters were promoted during a ceremony held at Rhine Ordnance Barracks Jan. 31. Paul Jung, Daniel Pommel, Ulf Buerger, Jochen Scherdel, and Alexander Wagner were promoted from firefighters to the position of crew chiefs. Martin Hofmann, Thomas Heinrich, Yves Haas, and Thorsten Preyer were promoted from crew chiefs to […]

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Community Events – February 10, 2023

Community Events – February 10, 2023

Due to host nation regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community events may be cancelled or postponed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend a community event. Valentine Bazaar The Valentine Bazaar is a shopper’s paradise for all your shopping needs. Join Family & MWR for […]

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Unterwegs – February 10, 2023

Unterwegs – February 10, 2023

60TH ANNUAL PFENNIGBAZAAR, March 4-5, 10 A.M.-5 P.M. GYM AT GESCHWISTER-SCHOLL-GRUNDSCHULE/SCHREBER STRASSE 1, KAISERSLAUTERN  The largest charity bazaar and indoor flea market is opening its doors for the 60th time under the patronage of Lord Mayor Weichel of Kaiserslautern and is organized by the German American and International Women’s Club […]

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Michelle Lee, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot, flys a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft over Zaragoza, Spain, Jan. 26, 2023, during exercise Chasing Sol. The training exercise included three C-130Js, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, along with an A400M Atlas aircraft and a C-295 aircraft, assigned to the Spanish air force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Megan M. Beatty)

37 Airlift Squadron soars during Chasing Sol

Members of the 37th Airlift Squadron participated in Exercise Chasing Sol, a bilateral flying training deployment between the U.S. Air Force and Spanish air force to increase interoperability between NATO allies.

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U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade and the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group, carry their gear after a jump into Alzey Drop Zone in Ober-Flörsheim, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. U.S. Army paratroopers joined U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group for a joint airborne training operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Oiler)

435 CRG participate in joint service airborne training

U.S. Army paratroopers joined U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group for a joint airborne training operation.

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State of the Art: Saarland and Hessen

State of the Art: Saarland and Hessen

Many members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community have found temporary or even permanent homes in one of the many villages and towns surrounding Kaiserslautern in the heart of Rheinland-Pfalz. You may already be familiar with your immediate vicinity, but there is much more to explore and experience at your “home […]

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History Corner – January 3, 2023

History Corner – January 3, 2023

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