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Housing Hype: KMC Saves Energy

Housing Hype: KMC Saves Energy

Energy conservation and climate change has become a constant discussion over the past few years.  So, why should you be passionate about conserving energy in your home? Well, this boils down to two fundamental reasons: to save money and to reduce the amount of damage caused to the environment. Whether […]

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Community Events – January 20, 2023

Community Events – January 20, 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 – January 20, 2023

Unterwegs – January 20, 2023

CALL FOR KMC PARTICIPATION RAMSTEIN-MIESENBACH After a two-year pause, the largest Fasching parade in the region is scheduled to take place in Ramstein-Miesenbach on Feb. 21. The organizers “Bruchkatzen” cordially invite any interested groups from the KMC to participate in the fun, whether girl or boy scouts, school classes or […]

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KMC lodging team wins 2022 Air Force Innkeeper Award

KMC lodging team wins 2022 Air Force Innkeeper Award

The 786th Force Support Squadron Kaiserslautern Military Community lodging team was selected as the winner of the 2022 Air Force Innkeeper Award and received the trophy at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 12, 2022. Air Force lodging operations were evaluated on customer service, financial measures and related support activities by an […]

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Germany takes the lead for NATO’s high readiness force

Germany takes the lead for NATO’s high readiness force

On Sunday, Jan. 1, Germany took the lead of NATO’s highest-readiness military force, placing thousands of troops on standby and ready to deploy within days. NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) was created in 2014 at the core of a strengthened NATO Response Force, following Russia’s illegal annexation […]

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Bits of the Benelux: Story of Three Kings sparks Benelux-wide celebrations

Bits of the Benelux: Story of Three Kings sparks Benelux-wide celebrations

Three Kings Day, or the Feast of the Epiphany (“Épiphanie” in French, “Driekoningen” in Dutch and “Heilige Drei Könige” in German), is a Christian religious celebration commemorating the end of the traditional 12 days of Christmas. Observed on Jan. 6, the day celebrates the story of the three kings (also […]

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Dutch aviators receive new helicopters at Fort Hood

Dutch aviators receive new helicopters at Fort Hood

FORT HOOD, Texas — The 302nd Squadron of the Royal Netherlands Air Force took delivery of two new AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters at Robert Gray Army Air Field, Dec. 13, 2022. During a ceremony in the unit’s hangar, the two new AH-64E Apache Guardian’s logbooks were handed over to […]

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Fire for effect: Notes on Forward Observer

Fire for effect: Notes on Forward Observer

NIINISALO, Finland — From under the cover of a camouflaged observation post, U.S. Army Spc. Chelsea Phillips, a joint fire support specialist assigned to 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment (6-9 CAV), 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, a unit operationally assigned to the 1st Infantry Division in Europe, […]

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Community Events – January 13, 2023

Community Events – January 13, 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. USAG-RP 2022 Volunteer of the Year Nominations The Army Community Service Army Volunteer Corps are accepting nominations for calendar […]

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V Corps provides English tutors to Polish Primary School

V Corps provides English tutors to Polish Primary School

BISKUPICE, Poland — U.S. Army V Corps Soldiers spent time helping the students of Szkola Podstawowa Elementary School practice their English, in Biskupice, Poland, Dec. 21. Headmaster Agnieszka Sliperska and English teacher Marta Siwak-Labeda invited the Soldiers back after their first visit in September 2022 was a success. The visit […]

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