Archive for January, 2013

Sports

Pump it up!

Pump it up!

by Senior Airman Caitlin O

Men and women from all branches gathered from around the KMC for the
biannual Bench Press Competition. The event was hosted by the Ramstein
Southside Fitness Center, with each individual participating for the
coveted title.

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Lifestyle

Introducing the KMC’s newest residents

Introducing the KMC’s newest residents

Share your bundle of joy with the community! Send the Kaiserslautern American your baby’s photo (high resolution, 300 dpi, photos only please) along with his/her name; date, time and place of birth; height and weight at birth; parents’ first and last names, as well as where you’re from; the name(s) […]

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Lifestyle

Essentials of Barcelona

Essentials of Barcelona

Story and photos by Meghan Augsburger
Ramstein High School intern

From tiny tapas restaurants to bust-ling shopping streets, Barcelona has
a wide range of attractions and cultural experiences for the entire
family.

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Lifestyle

KMC, Baumholder one-act plays premiere at KMC Onstage

KMC, Baumholder one-act plays premiere at KMC Onstage

KMC Onstage and the Baumholder Hilltop Theater are teaming up to present
two new one-act plays for one great evening of theater fun.

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Features

It’s mail time!

It’s mail time!

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The post offices around the KMC play a vital role in linking Airmen to
their family and friends. During the holiday season, the rush of mail
was at its highest. To help alleviate the pressure of the holiday mail
rush, the post offices looked for extra volunteers.

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News

Chief’s Corner: Where is your focus?

by Chief Master Sgt. Gregory N. Myers
HQ USAFE A3/10 superintendent

Where is your focus? I have seen a disturbing trend over the last few
years that tells me our focus may not be where the Air Force needs it to
be.

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Schools

School Notes

KMC Teen Shuttle Child, Youth & School Services have resumed its KMC Teen Shuttle service. Pick-up/drop-off points are located throughout Vogelweh, Vogelweh Housing, Ramstein, Landstuhl and the Melkerei in Landstuhl Village. ID card, shuttle card and permissions slips are required to ride the shuttle. Apply for your Shuttle Card at […]

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Lifestyle

Winter safety — Injuries related to cold

Winter safety — Injuries related to cold

Exposure to cold can cause frostbite or hypothermia and become
life-threatening. Infants and elderly people are most susceptible.

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Sports

MMA: Competing through dedication, training

MMA: Competing through dedication, training

by Airman 1st Class Trevor Rhynes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen around base use various outlets to better themselves physically.
Some workout with friends, others play sports. But some Airmen, like
Tech. Sgt. Jerry Nelson, 603rd Air Operations Center personnel recovery
controller, simply beat people up.

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News

Wounded Heroes Service Center opens on Kleber Kaserne

Wounded Heroes Service Center opens on Kleber Kaserne

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.
21st TSC Public Affairs

A 21st Theater Sustainment Command initiative has resulted in a
one-of-a-kind Soldier clothing sales facility that caters specifically
to wounded Soldiers, enhancing their ability to obtain new and
replacement uniform items in an easily accessible and discreet
environment.

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Rates provided courtesy Community Bank