Archive for July, 2011

News

Security forces clears active-shooter exercise

Security forces clears active-shooter exercise

by Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Faced with imminent danger, a crew of security forces members burst
through the front doors of the elementary school and saved a young
(simulated) hostage in a matter of moments. They then successfully
neutralized the would-be attackers.

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News

The CUBO experience

The CUBO experience

Story and photos by A.L. Shaff
Contributing writer

We had passed the shabby indoor pool building on Kaiserstrasse in
Landstuhl hundreds of times as we headed for work or the commissary and
never thought of stopping.

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Lifestyle

2011 Summer Concert Guide

2011 Summer Concert Guide

Compiled by Nicole Karsch-Meibom

THERE

July 1, 2011 ×

Lifestyle

From Wartime to Spacecraft

From Wartime to Spacecraft

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

If you love classic cars, Formula 1, locomotives or aircraft, there is a
perfect day trip for you. Visit the Auto & Technik Museum in
Sinsheim and the Technik Museum in Speyer. Only 44 kilometers away from
each other, both locations are in the vicinity of Mannheim and
Heidelberg, east of Kaiserslautern.

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Lifestyle

Survive flying with discount airlines

Survive flying with discount airlines

by A.L. Shaff
Contributing writer

OK, after considering what to expect and what not to expect, a wise
flier on any discount airline should still accept a few good hints from
those people who have chalked up trip after trip and thousands of miles
on Ryan Air and their counterparts.

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News

Giving thanks with music

Giving thanks with music

In August 2009, Rudi Stra

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Lifestyle

Freiburg: A Jewel Among German Towns

Freiburg: A Jewel Among German Towns

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

From Sept. 22 to 25, Pope Benedict XVI is going to visit Freiburg. Good
choice. Freiburg is considered a jewel among German towns. Reason enough
consider a overnight trip to the capital of the Black Forest.

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Features

The Maginot Line

The Maginot Line

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

To learn about history there is no better way than to actually go and
see it. A fascinating reminder of World War II is the Maginot Line in

France.

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Features

World War II history buried in Kindsbach

World War II history buried in Kindsbach

Story and photos by A.L. Shaff
Contributing writer

In the quiet village of Kindsbach, between Kaiserslautern and Landstuhl,
Air Defense Operations Center

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Features

Enjoy these summer recipes

Recipes courtesy of Simone Leonard and Allrecipes.com

Sweet And Spicy Baked Beans Ingredients: • 1 large can Busch’s vegetarian (or your preference) baked beans • 1/4 cup kidney beans • 1 small white onion • 2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard • 2 to 4 strips of beef or pork bacon cut into small pieces. • Salt • Pepper • 1/2 pound ground beef • 1/4 cup […]

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Rates provided courtesy Community Bank