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How a social media dustup led me to lip-smacking lumpia in Landstuhl
I’ve been craving lumpia ever since I saw a post on a Facebook military spouses page that got people hotter than a backcountry Philippine barbecue. → Read More
Base barbers to reopen, but DODEA hedges on return to classrooms as coronavirus ebbs in Germany
Haircuts will be available again at barbershops and beauty salons on U.S. military bases in Germany beginning March 1, the Army and Air Force said Thursday, following the host nation’s lead and lifting some coronavirus restrictions as infections tumbled. → Read More
Free school meals program extended to students at schools on US military bases overseas
Students at most overseas Department of Defense Education Activity schools will receive free meals for the rest of the school year, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service said Monday. → Read More
Asteria Bistro in Kaiserslautern answers ‘where to eat’
Where do you want to eat? It’s the question that has started countless family arguments and proved to me that when people say, “I don’t care,” they are lying. → Read More
Air Force tuition assistance to drop in 2021 because of budget concerns
Air Force tuition assistance will drop by $750 during the new fiscal year. → Read More
Parts of RAF Mildenhall evacuated after suspected unexploded ordnance found
Suspected unexploded ordnance was found near a hangar at RAF Mildenhall. → Read More
Air Force allows pregnant service members to take professional education courses without waiver
Pregnant and postpartum service members can now attend professional military education courses without an exception to policy or a current passing fitness assessment, the Air Force said Wednesday. → Read More
48th Fighter Wing at Lakenheath welcomes new commander ahead of next year’s F-35 arrival
Col. Jason Camilletti took command of the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, where he will help oversee the arrival of the first U.S. F-35 fighter jets to be based in Europe. → Read More
Pilot missing after US F-15 crashes in North Sea
Search and rescue personnel are looking for the pilot of a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle that crashed in the North Sea Monday morning. → Read More
Pilot of Air Force F-15 that crashed off UK coast is confirmed dead
The body of the pilot of a U.S. Air Force F-15 jet that crashed into the North Sea was found Monday after an hourslong search off the coast of northeast England, officials said. → Read More
Violating virus restrictions in Germany could lead to fines, jail time, military disciplinary action
Americans in Germany who violate restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus could face hefty fines from the government and disciplinary action from the military, a top Army official in Europe said Friday. → Read More
Search for the faces in the trees at Steckeschlaarfer gorge
Like something out of “Game of Thrones,” the faces carved in the trees at Steckeschlaafer gorge bring the forest to life — although I didn’t see any of them crying blood. → Read More
‘No-fail’ practice fitness tests are expected for the entire Air Force in the spring
The policy details come days after Air Force Materiel Command, which includes about 80,000 combined military and civilian personnel, said they would beta-test a similar program beginning Monday. → Read More
Air Force approves indefinite enlistments at 12-year service mark for airmen
Airmen can apply to retire once they become eligible or separate before then if they don’t have a service commitment. Promoted airmen will have their service extended to the new rank’s high year of tenure. → Read More
Pregnant airmen can now fly without medical waiver, new rule says
The policy, which takes effect immediately, gives certain fully qualified pilots, remotely piloted aircrew and missile operations duty crews the option to continue doing their jobs while pregnant. → Read More
US government charter flight catches fire in Ireland, shuts down airport
A total of 159 passengers and crew on an Air Force-chartered flight were evacuated via emergency slides at Ireland’s Shannon Airport after the jet’s landing gear caught fire, media reports said Friday. → Read More
Software glitch caused Air Force pay problem, officials say
A software upgrade was responsible for a pay issue that affected some 6,800 active duty and reserve airmen, the Air Force Personnel Center said Thursday. → Read More
Streaming services cause AAFES to stop selling DVDs, reduce video game sales
To compensate, the exchange is expanding its assortment of online digital entertainment alternatives from leading companies, including a discounted offer for the streaming service Hulu. → Read More
Trial-run fitness tests among Air Force top enlisted leader’s priorities
Trial-run fitness tests among Air Force top enlisted leader’s priorities → Read More
Air Force alerts airmen to mystery pay raise problem
Some military personnel may not see an expected pay update or increase on their end of July leave and earning statement, according to a statement. → Read More