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U.S Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Linen recites an excerpt from his poem, ‘Black Currently’ to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day during an open mic event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 12, 2023. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday became a federal holiday in November 1983 and is officially observed every year on the third Monday in January. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner)

Ramstein honors MLK during open mic celebration

An event to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day was held at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12. Members of the audience gathered to recognize the life of Martin Luther King Jr.

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A star is born in Landstuhl

A star is born in Landstuhl

Many members of the Kaiserslautern American Community, both active duty and family members have found temporary or permanent homes in the area. Some families may also be excited that new members see their first ray of light as a “Landstuhler” during their stay! Since 1953 more than 55,000 babies of […]

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Quiz: how well do you know Germany?

After the busy holiday season and New Year’s celebrations, Germans tend to relax and spend quality time with family and friends on cold winter evenings. Card games, board games or quizzes are popular activities to stay snuggled up and warm. If you would like to join in the fun, check […]

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Rothrock, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron unit vehicle control official, trains Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron on aircraft de-icing procedures using the Global ER-2875 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 5, 2023. De-icing is the process of removing snow, ice and frost accumulated on aircraft. Familiarization courses on the Global ER-2875 enables 435th CRSS Airmen to rapidly deploy forces even during cold weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo)

435 CRSS practices like they play

435th CRSS air advisors specialize in building partner capacity and partnerships to further U.S. and NATO objectives. Air Advisors use their security cooperation skills strategically, operationally, and tactically to help partner nations advance their interoperability.

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RAF familiarizes Airmen with Atlas C.1

RAF familiarizes Airmen with Atlas C.1

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Kaiserslautern city tours in English

Kaiserslautern city tours in English

If you are interested in getting to know the local area during your stay in Germany, we encourage you to take part in an English guided tour in the City of Kaiserslautern. The tourist information is offering guided English tours of the ruins of Casimir Castle, the Count Palatinate Hall […]

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64 Medical Detachment Veterinary Support Services conducts laboratory exercise

64 Medical Detachment Veterinary Support Services conducts laboratory exercise

The 64th Medical Detachment Veterinary Support Services held a laboratory exercise on Rhine Ordnance Barracks from Dec. 13-15; where Soldiers were able to develop their skills and expand their knowledge in their work field. LABEX events are held to not only benefit the Soldiers but also allow their supervisors to […]

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LRMC Employee recognized with Star Award

LRMC Employee recognized with Star Award

Arimiyao Yacoubou, a Logistics Supply Systems Analyst at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, was recently recognized by the Defense Health Agency for transitioning LRMC and Army Health Clinics from Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support to a single, web-based application. According to the DHA, while DMLSS has provided excellent medical logistics support […]

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Local BSEP helps Soldiers raise GT scores, improve job performance

Local BSEP helps Soldiers raise GT scores, improve job performance

The Basic Skills Education Program has achieved an exceptional success rate and is ready to offer classes in new locations. The overall General Technical score achieved by service members attending classes at the Rhine Ordnance Barracks BSEP in 2022 was 128.  “A good score is 110 or above,” said Amenia […]

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History Corner – January 20, 2023

History Corner – January 20, 2023

Did you know, that U.S. Air Forces in Europe is older than the Air Force? Established on Jan. 19, 1942, USAFE’s initial designation was Eighth Air Force and arrived in the UK in June 1942 to command the strategic bombing campaign against Germany. Brig. Gen. Asa N. Duncan served as […]

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