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David Chinchen, USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Rhine Ordnance Barracks postal service employee, checks the small packages boxes for a customer’s mail at the ROB Postal Services Center package pickup window.

Postal Service employees ramp up for holiday surge

November started a two-month holiday season operational surge for garrison postal service employees that will last until mid-January.

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AF releases FY20 Selective Retention Bonus program

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Air Force officials released details Nov. 20 on the fiscal year 2020 Selective Retention Bonus program, which includes 72 eligible Air Force specialties.

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U.S. Army Maj. Douglas Ruhl (left), a visiting otologist assigned to the 53rd Head and Neck Team with the 47th Combat Support Hospital, based out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, performs middle ear exploration on a patient during a surgical procedure at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Nov. 21. The operation is part of LRMC’s Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic’s Ear Week, which allows LRMC beneficiaries the opportunity to receive specialized medical treatment not normally available at LRMC.

LRMC ENT employs FORSCOM specialist during Ear Week

Over the span of two weeks, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic maximized on the opportunity to provide specialized ear treatments to troops from Europe and Africa, their families, and military retirees, during LRMC’s Ear Week, Nov. 13-24.

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Teens speak to Capt. Brandon Dinger and Staff Sgt. William Reynolds, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Directorate of Emergency Services, at a career fair at Wetzel Teen Center in Baumholder on Nov. 22.

Career fair provides learning opportunity for teens

Baumholder teens attended an informal career fair with representatives from U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Nov. 22 at Wetzel Teen Center.

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Scott Lockard, left, 86th Airlift Wing vice director, shows Nicole Steingaß, Rheinland-Pfalz state secretary, a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 20. Steingaß coordinates between the Rheinland-Pfalz and U.S. Forces that operate within its borders.

Rheinland-Pfalz state secretary visits Ramstein

Nicole Steingaß, Rhein-land-Pfalz state secretary, visited Ramstein Air Base Nov. 20. Accompanying Steingaß were Carsten Göller, state coordinator for military affairs, and Udo Rzany, military affairs administrator. U.S. military installations in Germany, including Ramstein, adhere to German law. Many German officials operate on Ramstein, such as the veterinarians and federal […]

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Edwards, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa joint interface control officer, receives a coin from Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett during a tour of the 603rd Air and Space Operations Center at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 22. Photo by Master Sgt. Renae Pittman

SecAF, CSAF end overseas tour with visit to Ramstein

The Chief of Staff of the Air Force escorted the 25th Secretary of the Air Force on an overseas tour of military installations, where she immersed herself with the scope of missions supporting real world contingency, humanitarian and NATO alliance operations. Rounding off a multi-day tour spanning the U.S. Central […]

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Air Force rolls out new financial readiness training

Air Force rolls out new financial readiness training

“We know that experiencing financial hardships can be stressful for Airmen and their families,” said U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright.

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November 22 2:32 a.m.: Public intoxication in Kaiserslautern 7:30 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Ramstein-Miesenbach 8:59 p.m.: Driving under the influence of a controlled substance in Kaiserslautern November 23 6:20 a.m.: Operating a vehicle with a suspended license in Kaiserslautern 7:32 p.m.: Burglary in Rodenbach 8:51 p.m.: Major traffic collision […]

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Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas volunteers pose for a photo during the first CFC-O charity event in Europe on Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 15. The information booth they ran during the event showcased the vast number of charities offered within the CFC-O, including what percentage per dollar goes to the charitable cause.

1st CFC fair in Europe hosted on Ramstein

Kaiserslautern Military Community members participated in the first Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas fair in Europe on Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 15.

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U.S. Airmen and Soldiers assigned throughout the Kaiserslautern Military Community provide medical care to a simulated casualty.

US Air Force, Army medics train together to strengthen bonds

U.S. Air Force and Army medics from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, and 212th Combat Support Hospital attended a joint training event on Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 15.

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