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Saddle up and tour Germany

Story and photos by Morgen Wright
Contributing writer

Whether an avid horse rider or an amateur, there is no better way to view the beautiful German countryside than by horseback.
Not only is horseback riding an enjoyable way to get out and see the area, it is also great exercise.


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Cruising the Rhine River

Story and photo by A.L. Shaff
Contributing writer

When Judy and Jack Burk of Baton Rouge, La., wanted to visit their daughter in Germany last spring, they sent a daunting list of what they’d like to see and do, including a Rhine River boat trip, a castle visit and a sampling of good German food and wine.


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Kaiserslautern Military Community Center Corner

The first phase of openings at the KMCC is in full swing. All 435th Services Squadron facilities – Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Ramstein Tickets and Tours, Outdoor Recreation, and The Ramstein Sports Lounge – will be open for an open house today. Patrons are invited to take advantage of special promotions and enter giveaways at each of the venues. The Shoppette and Wasgau German bakery are also now open for business.


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General takes helm of 7th CSC

by Sgt. Daniel Friedberg
7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs

Riding in from Texas, Brig. Gen. Jimmie Jaye Wells assumed the duty of commander of the 7th Civil Support Command in a change of command ceremony June 20 held at Panzer Parade Field in Kaiserslautern.


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21st TSC honors general with retreat ceremony

Story and photos by Angelika Lantz
21st TSC Public Affairs

He has been a dual-hatter for two years, and fittingly, there were two official ceremonies bracketing his departure.