Many services across the Kaiserslautern Military Community are closed or operating on reduced schedules due to the U.S. government shutdown. Some organizations may cancel events. This list of affected facilities and events will be updated regularly as information becomes available.
American Forces Network
AFN radio is limited to local broadcasts, while TV programming includes AFN News, AFN Sports and on-demand content through the AFN Now platform.
Kapaun/Vogelweh:
Closed:
Library
Vehicle Registration substation (main Vehicle Registration office still open)
Canceled:
The Kaiserslautern Landstuhl Spouses’ Association Oktoberfest event, which was scheduled for Oct. 17, has been canceled.
Kleber Kaserne
Closed:
Equal Employment Opportunity office
Passport office (emergency services will continue)
Limited Services:
Finance customer service (in-processing and out-processing services will continue)
Ramstein Air Base
Closed:
Aquatics Center
Library
Military and Family Readiness Center Spouse Hub
UNITE Program
U.S. Civilian Personnel office
Wood Skills Center
Limited Services:
Arts and Crafts
Auto Hobby
Education Center
Manpower
Military and Family Readiness Center
Outdoor Recreation
Vehicle Registration substation
Youth Sports
Rhine Ordnance Barracks
Closed:
Fingerprinting services
Limited Services:
Education Center (open, but unable to process Tuition Assistance requests)
If you know of a facility affected by the shutdown that’s not listed here, email vadnais.zade@stripes.com.
October 1, 2025 11:35
