News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany Entering the gates of any military installation can sometimes be time
consuming. However, joking about the presence of a bomb or weapon in
your vehicle will not get you a smile from the security personnel
working the gate, nor will it make your entrance go any faster.
The U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern is testing the Enhanced Security Pedestrian Gate for use throughout the Army.
Sirens blared and emergency responders scurried to the scene of a truck
bomb that exploded Tuesday near Bldg. 500 during a base-wide emergency
management exercise.
In ground dumpsters
Those unsightly dumpsters are disappearing. Underground containers are
being installed throughout the KMC and are now available for housing
residents at Vogelweh. Installation of underground dumpsters on
Vogelweh is expected to continue through the fall. Although not yet
awarded, a project to install the dumpsters at Ramstein Housing has
also been approved. Each container will be labeled. Please dispose of
refuse in the proper container,
With his world turned upside down, Spc. Joshua Roca is looking for a
way out. He works feverishly to release his seat belt and plops down
onto the ceiling of the flipped armored Humvee. As every second ticks
by, his chances of survival decrease. He hasn
The Installation Access Control System is used at base access points
throughout the KMC to help secure installations. Anyone requiring
unescorted access to the installation
U.S. Army, Europe officials announced that as of Saturday, the vehicle
registration fee for U.S. forces stationed in Germany will increase
from $15 to $30.
Airman guilty of conspiracy to commit arson and aggravated arson
On June 9, Amn. Jason E. Estell of the 723rd Air Mobility Squadron was
tried by a general court-martial for conspiracy to commit arson,
aggravated arson, simple arson and obstruction of justice. He elected
to be tried by a panel of military officers, and pled not guilty to all
charges and specifications.
After a two-day trial, the panel of officers found Airman Estell guilty of conspiracy to commit arson and aggravated arson.
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