GACO observes fifth anniversary

The German-American Community Office is celebrating its fifth anniversary Tuesday. The office, located across from the city hall in Kaiserslautern, has established itself as the contact point for all questions pertaining to members of different nations living together. Bilingual assistants,

New front gate, taxiway projects planned for 10-year horizon

The Ministry of Defence acquired land in 2007 that is planned to be used for a longer taxiway and a new front gate at RAF Mildenhall in the next 10 years. Use of the land - which is located on the north and south sides of the A-1101 - has been discussed for several years. The first project involves

Do I need a German Emissions "Umweltzone" sticker?

The answer is maybe, but most likely no. Decals are only required if traveling into environmental green zones (inner city zones with high pollution levels). Today, only three cities in Germany (Berlin, Hannover and Koln) require you to have a sticker. The stickers are not required on major highways

Rental cars may not have snow tires

Customers renting a car from a rental agency in winter should make sure the car is equipped with snow tires. Car rental agencies are not obliged to put snow tires on all of their cars. If an accident occurs due to ice and snow, the renter is fully liable. Even if renters get a collision damage

Every vote counts

The election season is in full swing and the 2d Air Postal Squadron is working diligently to ensure every vote in U.S. Air Forces in Europe counts. Squadron personnel monitor 51 postal locations on a daily basis throughout USAFE to make sure absentee ballots and voting material is properly handled

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EOD Airman earns Purple Heart and 2nd Bronze Star

To look at Tech. Sgt. Joshua Gidcumb, you'd probably never guess this self-effacing man did anything as extraordinary as earning a Purple Heart and a second Bronze Star. Nothing personal here, it's just that Sergeant Gidcumb is about as normal or average-looking as it gets. He's of average height

Acting to Prevent Violence: Let's stop sexual assault

The U.S Air Forces in Europe Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program will offer several performances by a professional acting company that specializes in teaching people about preventing relationship violence. Deana's Educational Theater from Boston will tour Spangdahlem Air Base, Ramstein

EOD leader earns Bronze Star

Heroism is not in short supply at locations supporting the Global War on Terror. Although many give much, there are a few who stand out as leaders amidst their fellow servicemembers in times of danger and crisis. One of these leaders was awarded for his bravery and dedication during a recent

New COMUSAFE explains road ahead

Hundreds of Liberty Warriors gathered at the base gym Feb. 1 to welcome the new USAFE commander, Gen. Roger A. Brady, to RAF Lakenheath. During his first visit to the U.K. as USAFE commander, General Brady gave Airmen a thumbnail view of how USAFE and Lakenheath fit into the Air Force mission. He