Archive for August, 2010

Lifestyle

Holidays in foreign countries

Vacationers traveling during summer might want to know about national
holidays in the countries they are going to. The German automobile
club, ADAC, lists holidays from several European countries:

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Lifestyle

Buyers best beware of banned belts, beluga

by Robert Szostek
USEUCOM Customs PAO

Some vacation souvenirs can get you in big trouble if foreign or U.S.
customs inspectors catch you with them. A good place to know before you
go is the military customs Web site at
www.hqusareur.army.mil/opm/uscustoms.htm.

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Features

Ramstein volunteers assist in humanitarian initiatives

by Airman 1st Class Ciara M. Travis
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Twelve Airman representing the Kaiserslautern Military Community
volunteered July 19 to 28, packing, loading and shipping 13,000 books
to Rwanda. The Airmen worked to support and assist with an effort to
supply teachers and students with books upon Rwanda

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News

Pharmacy prices change for non-TRICARE beneficiaries

Though some ERMC beneficiaries may see new pharmacy charges due to
changes in Military Health System pharmaceutical pricing, they may not
necessarily be higher.

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News

State officials warn of illegal keeping of dangerous dogs

Based on recent severe dog bite incidents with dangerous dogs in other
German states, the Directorate of Public Control and Public Services
(Aufsichts

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Schools

Micheline Huntley: 2011 Kaiserslautern District Teacher of the Year

by Dr. Peggy Hoffman-Schmidt
Kaiserslautern District Office

“If children are apparently unable to learn, we should assume that we have not as yet found the right way to teach them,” said Marie Clay. “This is my favorite quote,” said Micheline Huntley, Academic Support Team teacher at Wetzel Elementary School and the Kaiserslautern District Teacher of the Year […]

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Schools

Back to school for less

by Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs

With school just around the corner, many states are beginning to
promote their

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News

New initiative to improve property accountability across U.S. Army Europe

by Sgt. Daniel J. Nichols
U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs Office

U.S. Army Europe logistics professionals are working to implement a
plan that re-emphasizes property accountability and equipment
management as part of Army-wide efforts to better manage and allocate
resources and save money.

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News

Do I need a German emissions ‘Umweltzone’ sticker?

Do I need a German emissions ‘Umweltzone’ sticker?

by 569th Vehicle Registration

Do I need a German emissions

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News

Belgium National Day

Belgium National Day

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Rates provided courtesy Community Bank