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Photo by ADACMotorists have to be extremely careful when driving in fog. Speed should be reduced and lights must be turned on.

Watch out for danger on the roads this fall

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Motorists must be extremely careful during fall months by being aware of dangers on the road, including fog, storms, black ice and wildlife crossings.

October 10, 2013 ×

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Noel Meader, Stronger Families executive director, instructs facilitators on how to assist with troubled relationships Oct. 2 on Ramstein. Members from the chapel, Family Advocacy, the Airman & Family Readiness Center and other organizations from the KMC attended the facilitator training in order to sharpen their couple counseling skills.

USO programs help lift spirits

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Leon
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The USO hosted a Stronger Families Seminar for couples looking for help with their relationships
Oct. 3 and 4 on Ramstein.

October 10, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoNeustadt along the German Wine Street celebrates its annual wine harvest fest with a carnival, wine village, music and fest parade through Oct. 14.

Neustadt celebrates annual wine harvest fest

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Harvest time in Germany is also wine fest time. One of the highlights of the wine fest season is the annual German Wine Harvest Fest in Neustadt along the German Wine Street through Oct. 14.

October 3, 2013 ×

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Operation Rising Star competition a success

Courtesy of Erinn Forester
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation marketing assistant

More than 250 vocal supporters, friends and family members cheered, roared and clapped for their favorites at the 2013 Operation Rising Star competition held Sept. 20 at Armstrong’s Club in Kaiserslautern.

October 3, 2013 ×

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Photo by Stefan LayesThe Ramstein Farmers Market will be set up in the center of town from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Stores offer Sunday shopping from 1 to 6 p.m.

Ramstein farmers market highlights regional, fresh products

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Public Affairs

The Rheinland-Pfalz Agricultural Chamber from Kaiserslautern will sponsor its annual farmers market Sunday in Ramstein-Miesenbach.

September 26, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoHikers walk through the vineyards near Freinsheim from one food station to the other during the culinary hike today to Sunday.

Vintners offer specialties on culinary hiking route

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The wine growing community of Freinsheim will offer a culinary hike on its wine-hiking trail today to Sunday.

September 19, 2013 ×

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Photo by Mark HeeterBrig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente (second from left), 86th Airlift Wing commander; Col. Bryan DeCoster (left), U.S. Army Baden-Württemberg commander;   Anja Pfeiffer, Weilerbach Union Community mayor; and Rodenbach Deputy Mayor Ralf Schwarm (right) prepare to cut a ribbon marking the official opening of the Rodenbach Culinary Wandering Sept. 14. The annual event offers hikers an opportunity to enjoy the culinary specialties of local businesses and was well-attended despite inclement weather.

Rodenbach Culinary Wandering

September 19, 2013 ×

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Open mind, extra time can save cash when traveling

by Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

Fantasizing about an exotic getaway but finding yourself strapped for cash? A “Space-A” seat aboard a military aircraft might be just your ticket to that vacation of your dreams.

September 19, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoThe medieval market in Bad Münster features musicians and jugglers who entertain the audience.

Bad Münster presents life in Middle Ages

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Bad Münster am Stein/Ebernburg will hold its 27th medieval market with jousting tournaments today through Sunday. The event with more than 100 stands and craftsmen will be located in the center of Ebernburg. The knights tournament will take place near the banks of the Nahe River, in front Rotenfels, a large, red, sandstone rock.

September 12, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoHella Ullinger (third from left) and Morbach residents come together and prepare fruit for plum butter to be offered during the annual Latwerch Fest Sunday.

Fest in Morbach highlights plums, other fruits

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Each year in September, the “Latwerch Fest,” or plum butter fest, takes place in Morbach, a part of Niederkirchen. Organizer and local Hella Ullinger will open up her property from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday to invite interested guests to the traditional event.

September 12, 2013 ×
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