News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Easter is a happy time. After a long winter, finally nature is in full
bloom. Children are waiting for the Easter bunny. Employers usually
manage to combine their free days into a long weekend. School is out for
at least a couple of days.
Germany can be an incredible place to live. Trains run on time. The autobahn is a phenomenal experience. In any given village, you can find bakeries, butcher shops, florists, ice cream shops and at least one good Gasthaus that serves phenomenal schnitzel. For those who live here, Germany is also […]
Spring is here. There is not a more perfect time to start enjoying the history, culture and natural beauty Germany has to offer. With its quaint historic towns, exciting cities, peaceful forests and breathtaking mountains, visitors may experience a hard time choosing where to visit. To help make the choice a little easier, I have outlined the top five destinations you do not want to overlook!
A KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, supported the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron’s deployment to Europe by providing aerial refueling to A-10 Thunderbolt IIs March 23 to 27 above Ramstein.
The opportunity to hunt animals in Europe is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity — one that avid hunters should take full advantage of.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brian Humbert, 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion, said hunting in Germany has a certain appeal, and he has dedicated 100 hours of his free time to learn the ins and outs of the sport.
On May 1, “Sandwelt,” or Sand World 2013, introduced itself to Ludwigsburg for the first time, and the display will continue until Sept. 31.
Driving down the “Burgenstrasse,” or Castle Road, a themed route in Southern Germany and the Czech Republic that runs between Mannheim and Prague, one of the first castles you will pass is Heidelberg Castle, the most well-known ruin in the period of romanticism.
When people first imagine culinary delights of Germany, most conjure up images of beer, pretzels and sausages. One doesn’t naturally equate the country with exceptional wine.
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