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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanSenior Master Sgt. Joseph Wheeler, 721st Aerial Port Squadron first sergeant, prepares to lift Kaity Hart to crown the Angel Tree Nov. 14 on Ramstein. The Angel Tree provides an opportunity for KMC members to donate to families who are undergoing rough times during the holiday season.

Donate to needy families through Angel Tree

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Photo courtesy of Maj. James EskelsonMarcelo Tordomar (left) and his teammate, Maj. James D. Eskelson, a member of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 7th Civil Support Command Headquarters, compete in the eight-day, 261.3 kilometer Transalpine-Run in Latsch, Italy.

7th CSC Soldier competes in adventure races

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta

Running full-speed at nosebleed elevations; traversing creeks, rocks and caves; scrambling over loose rock debris; and hiking up goat trails with walking sticks that resemble ski poles might seem crazy to some, but adventure racers — including one U.S. Army Reserve Soldier stationed in Europe — would race no other way.

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November 21, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoPlacing trash next to glass containers and containers for old clothes, like here in Eulenbis, is illegal. Remember to dispose of trash properly.

The right way to dispose of bulk trash, other waste

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Residents in Kaiserslautern County and the City of Kaiserslautern have specific dates for waste pickup. Usually, residents receive booklets listing pickup dates and tips for trash disposal.

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Courtesy photoVisitors of the pre-Christmas creative market find unique arts and crafts items and Christmas gifts Saturday and Sunday at the Haus des Bürgers in Ramstein-Miesenbach.

Hobby artists present works, skills in Ramstein

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The traditional pre-Christmas arts and crafts exhibition at the Ramstein-Miesenbach culture and convention center, the Haus des Bürgers, will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

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Photo courtesy of the City of KaiserslauternSkaters have fun at  the ice-skating rink in the event hall of the Kaiserslautern Gartenschau. The rink will be open from Nov. 22 to Feb. 16.

‘Kaiserslautern on Ice’ offers winter fun Nov. 22 to Feb. 16

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Kaiserslautern starts its ice-skating season Nov. 22. The winter wonderland for ice skaters under the theme “Kaiserslautern on Ice” can be found in the event hall at the Gartenschau area through Feb. 16.

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The Fairy Godmother Sweepstakes

The Fairy Godmother Sweepstakes

Win FREE Tickets to a very special Matinee Presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella

November 14, 2013 ×

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Baumholder Assistant City Mayor Michael Röhrig (left) welcomes several members of Baumholder’s Better Opportunities for Single Service Members and German guests to a tour of the old city hall and museum. In the background is the old city hall where dozens of historical displays are currently housed.

BOSS travels into Baumholder’s past with assistant city mayor

Story and photos by Bernd “Bernie” Mai
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs

After touring Baumholder’s old city hall, Pfc. Katarus Moore, president of Better Opportunities for Single Service Members, said it was a perfect way to get to know more about Baumholder’s history.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. John ZumerSoldiers and families with the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command gather for a pre-Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event 
Oct. 30 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Children and parents in costume made their way from one vehicle to the next for a chance to satisfy their sweet tooth with all types of holiday treats. Organizers said they were pleased by the turnout, with the cool weather doing little to dampen the spirits of those in attendance.

Trunk-or-Treat

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Courtesy photoChildren with lanterns walk in processions to honor St. Martin.

Children honor St. Martin in lantern processions

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On Monday, Germans will observe St. Martin’s Day, and children and their parents will be seen walking in lantern processions throughout the KMC.

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