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Mailing meat can mean hefty fines

Robert Szostek
U.S. European Command Customs

Many U.S. personnel in Europe have received a $100 fine from the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection because they mailed packages of wurst, ham or paté to the United States. However, infestations of animal disease cost the U.S. taxpayer much more than this, i.e., millions of dollars each year.

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Now open  German Police liaison office on Ramstein to help Airmen

Now open
German Police liaison office on Ramstein to help Airmen

Petra Lessoing
Kaiserslautern American

The German Police liaison office officially opened here Sept. 19.
During his speech, Wolfgang Erfurt, president of Westpfalz Police Headquarters, emphasized that the common work between German and American police forces has a long tradition.

September 30, 2005 ×

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Copier monitors assure functioning, funded unit copiers


As the new fiscal year approaches, copier monitors are encouraged to ensure a funding document number is established for copier payment through their resource advisor.

September 30, 2005 ×

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COLA change for AF installations within Germany


A slight decrease in the Cost of Living Allowance will soon affect military members at U.S. Air Forces in Europe bases in Germany.

September 30, 2005 ×

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Soldiers, Airmen participate in Angola MEDFLAG mission


The 212th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, the last MASH in the Army, returned to Miesau Monday after a two-week mission in Angola

September 30, 2005 ×

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CFC-Overseas kicks off Oct. 3

CFC-Overseas kicks off Oct. 3

Monica Mendoza
Kaiserslautern American

If you are asking yourself why you should contribute to the 2005 Combined Federal Campaign program, consider this: one in four federal employees will be helped by one of the nearly 2,000 charitable organizations supported by CFC. That could be your co-worker, your neighbor, yourself.

September 30, 2005 ×

Commentary

Set the bar high

Lt. Col. Thomas Johnson
86th Operations Support Squadron commander

I have recently taken command of an incredibly talented unit, and am honored to be challenged with making it better. As with the Air Force and America as a whole, the unit I serve with draws much of its strength from diversity.

September 30, 2005 ×

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Keep the spotlight on safety

Col. Kurt Lohide
435th Air Base Wing commander

Today we are taking a much needed

September 30, 2005 ×

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WAVE of the FUTUREAirmen, Soldiers and Germans lead the way in KMC Exercise

WAVE of the FUTURE
Airmen, Soldiers and Germans lead the way in KMC Exercise

Christine June
415th Base Support Battalion

The KMC Exercise held Saturday at Ramstein and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center was the first of its kind and most likely, the wave of the future for this annual KMC requirement said Henry K. Ka

September 30, 2005 ×

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Mountain climbers raise $10K in hike for Fisher House

Mountain climbers raise $10K in hike for Fisher House

Airman 1st Class Edward Drescher
Kaiserslautern American

***image1***For the second year in a row, hikers took pledges and traveled to the Swiss Alps to climb a mighty mountain for the Landstuhl Fisher Houses. This year’s hike took place over Labor Day weekend and resulted in a $10,000 donation. Master Sergeant Rob Jackson, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in […]

September 23, 2005 ×