News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany For most of us, the holiday season represents a time for family festivities, good cheer and newly practiced traditions. What few of us consider to realize is that the holiday season is a time of year when there is an increased risk of home fires.
They’re called vampire electronics. They suck energy even when turned off and can drive up the energy bills of unwary consumers. Although this eerie-sounding term can result in chilling home energy bills, the solution is not that scary. To keep energy bills down and consumption in check, the key is to identify the electronic culprits and drive a stake through their power-hungry hearts.
Last year, Air Force facilities and military family housing within the KMC used more than 450 million gallons of water, which cost more than $5 million.
As fall approaches in Germany, most people are more interested in turning the radiator thermostat up rather than down. However, the month of October not only marks the changing season; it is also a time to recognize Energy Awareness Month.
Getting to a duty station fresh out of technical school, a young Airman might not know where to begin when it comes to moving into the dorms.
The Ramstein Fire Department recently received the Air Force Fire Department of the Year Award.
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