News

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Thousands join pilgrimage

Thousands join pilgrimage

Story and photos by Dave Melancon
U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

More than 200 U.S. Army Europe Soldiers and family members joined thousands of pilgrims from all points of the globe during the 50th International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes, May 22 to 25.

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NSPS leadership training opportunity

Important for senior leaders is recognizing and advocating that the bottom line for success under the National Security Personnel System stems from effective communication. With this in mind, the Civilian Human Resource Agency, Europe is offering two sessions of “Getting to YES Under NSPS.” The first session will be July […]

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Classes and training The American Red Cross will have a Review CPR/AED/First Aid course from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday and a Babysitters’ Survival Camp from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 17 and 19. Call 06371-47-2171 or email redcross@ramstein.af.mil. Family Advocacy will host 1-2-3 Magic from 5 to 8:30 […]

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Tips for living off base in the KMC

The staff of the housing referral office locates and lists new housing assets for the KMC and inspects every new rental for suitability in accordance with Air Force standards.

June 6, 2008 ×

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The war to end all wars

The war to end all wars

by Capt. Bryan Woods
21st TSC Public Affairs

French and American military forces came together May 25 at the
Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery for a Memorial Day Ceremony to remember
the fallen military heroes of World War I.

June 6, 2008 ×

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CFC gives more than $100,000 for family

by Spc. Joseph McAtee
U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

For decades, Soldiers have been giving to the Combined Federal Campaign, a program whose 2006 drive collected $271.6 million for hundreds of charitable organizations. Today, the campaign gave back.

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Ramstein’s aquatic center nears completion

Ramstein’s aquatic center nears completion

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Bressler
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Construction of Ramstein

June 6, 2008 ×

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Pfalzwerke increases natural gas prices

With the increase in gas prices worldwide, one of our local natural gas
providers, Pfalzgas, has announced that they will be increasing their
natural gas rates effective  July 1. The rate increase will be
approximately 11 percent.

June 6, 2008 ×

Commentary

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Q My daughter attends Ramstein Elementary School. During her lunch and recess time, her class, along with other classes, play on the playgrounds. Recently, both of the main playgrounds have been closed off due to rotted wood. They are now forced to play on an extremely small playground. At one […]

June 6, 2008 ×

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Volunteering is what we are all about

Volunteering is what we are all about

by Col. Bill Bender
86th Airlift Wing and KMC commander

I am so proud to be part of a community that gives back the way that the KMC does with volunteer hours. Each year, the KMC volunteers more than 300,000 hours, whether it is visiting with injured troops at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, mentoring school-aged children, helping the USO or one of the several other outstanding volunteer programs we have.

June 6, 2008 ×