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European scams: Not all that glitters is gold

by Robert Szostek
U.S. Army Europe Office of the Provost Marshal

With the onset of spring, Army law enforcement officials again expect to see cases of swindlers trying to defraud Americans traveling in Europe.

May 8, 2014 ×

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Marrakesh: exploring the Medina

Marrakesh: exploring the Medina

Story and photos by Sara Pavich
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In early April, the sun in Marrakesh, Morocco, beats down strongly by the afternoon. The Jemaa el Fna, the bustling main square, takes the full heat of it by midday.

May 1, 2014 ×

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Courtesy photoParticipants of the Uni-Villa-Hike can tour Villa Denis and Diemerstein Castle Saturday after completing the hike.

University sponsors hike, park fest

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Technical University Kaiserslautern will sponsor a forest hike called “Uni-Villa-Wanderung” Saturday.

May 1, 2014 ×

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Courtesy photoVisitors of the mineral fair in Freisen can admire gemstones and minerals Sunday at Buchwaldhalle.

Mineral club holds fair in Freisen

Courtesy of Mineral Club Freisen

The Freisen Mineral Club will sponsor its annual mineral fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the town hall (Buchwaldhalle) in Freisen.

May 1, 2014 ×

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Beware of witches Wednesday night

Beware of witches Wednesday night

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Residents living off-base might experience some weird things happening in their neighborhood Wednesday night. Residents should keep a watchful eye on their houses and vehicles Wednesday when Germans observe “Hexennacht,” or Witches Night.

April 24, 2014 ×

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Courtesy photoThe vineyards around Rüdesheim

Rollin’ on the river: tips for a day on the Rhine

by Dr. Krystal White
Contributing writer

The powerful Rhine River once supported the Roman Empire. Today, its superb nature, wine and history are within easy reach; it’s just an hour’s drive from the KMC.

April 17, 2014 ×

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Baden-Baden: so nice it was named twice!

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
contributing writer

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, on a visit to the spa town of Baden-Baden in Germany, once remarked, “Baden-Baden is so nice you have to name it twice.”

April 17, 2014 ×

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Photos courtesy of Eagles Nest ToursThe Eagle's Nest, also referred to as the Kehlsteinhaus, was given to Adolf Hitler as a birthday present in 1939. It is now a restaurant  and tourist destination.

Visit Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest

by Amanda Hayward
contributing writer

Located in Berchtesgaden, Germany, resting 6,017 feet high upon the Kehlstein Mountain is the “Eagles Nest,” also called the Kehlsteinhaus. Just looking at the Eagle’s Nest, one can easily think of it as “just a restaurant,” but it is more than that.

April 17, 2014 ×

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Photo courtesy of www.goeckelesmaier.deAt the Stuttgart Spring Festival, enjoy a rotisserie chicken and a beer at one of the many fest tents.

Stuttgart Spring Festival

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

Some agree there’s nothing bigger, nothing better and nothing more fun than the Stuttgart Spring Festival.

April 17, 2014 ×

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Easter holiday around the corner

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Easter holidays are just around the corner. In Germany, Easter week starts with Holy Thursday, which Germans call “Gründonnerstag,” or green Thursday.

April 10, 2014 ×
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