Kaiserslautern American, Jan. 23, 2015

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HAVE YOU READ YOUR KA TODAY?

January 23, 2015

Volume 39, number 3

CSAF invites Airmen to hang out Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Kris Levasseur 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen and spouses on Ramstein were afforded the unique opportunity to join their wingmen from five other bases around the globe to ask the chief of staff of the Air Force, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, and his wife, Betty, questions during a video conference Jan. 16. The video chat was designed to allow Airmen the chance to have their voices heard in a small, informal setting while also affording Welsh a better look at what is on most Airmen’s minds. During the call, Airmen from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas; U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado; F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming; Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska; Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar; and various units at Ramstein, asked the Air Force’s highest ranking leader myriad questions ranging from concerns they have about See CSAF, Page 3

Ramstein Airmen listen to the chief of staff of the Air Force, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, as he responds to questions during a video conference Jan. 16. The video conference allowed Airmen to chat with Welsh about Air Force topics in an informal setting.

Driver’s license issue a personal responsibility reminder

Take part in proper recycling by using the correct bins and recycling bags.

86th VRS keeps Ramstein on the road, Page 9

It’s important to note that German police are not targeting U.S. citizens, and to date there have only been a few documented incidents related to this issue. The following questions and answers are provided for additional information: Why are we being forced to update our driver’s licenses when the See DRIVER’S LICENSE, Page 2

LIFESTYLES

Tip of the Week

members, Department of Defense civilians and their families are encouraged to take the necessary steps to maintain the validity of their stateissued driver’s license. U.S. military authorities have no control over the application or enforcement of the policy. Individuals who run into problems with German law enforcement regarding this issue should remain calm, professional and speak with their local legal office afterward.

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iving in Germany and traveling throughout Europe is a great opportunity for Airmen and their families to experience new cultures and historic landscapes. As welcomed guests in Germany, it is our responsibility to understand and follow German policies and laws.

There has been a great deal of information circulating recently about German authorities enforcing a new standard for military members, U.S. civilian employees and their families to possess a valid stateside driver’s license in order to operate their vehicles here, with the overarching issue being what constitutes a valid license. While discussions are taking place at the appropriate levels between the U.S. Embassy and the German Foreign Office on the matter, service

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