Archive for April, 2013

Sports

Staff Sgt. David Meredith, 721st Aerial Port Squadron security manager, spars against James Scullion, Celtic Warrior Boxing Club coach, during practice Feb. 27 at the Miesau Army Depot. The combination of cardio, cross training and strength training makes boxing a great alternate workout for any fitness level.

KMC boxes its way to a better body

The Celtic Warrior Boxing Club was started about six months ago, and as most boxing clubs, it’s used to get the club’s members in shape, while preparing them for their next bout.

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Sports

Ramstein gets ready ‘fore’ golf!

Ramstein gets ready ‘fore’ golf!

The Woodlawn Golf Course is holding golf classes instructed by Bruce Loome, a Woodlawn golf pro and a member of the British PGA. Learn more about golfing at Ramstein.

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Features

Summertime scams prove all that glitters is not gold

Summertime scams prove all that glitters is not gold

People can run into bad luck while they are on the road and become legitimate candidates for charity. Unfortunately, others are simply up to no good, warn officials at the U.S. Army Europe Office of the Provost Marshal.

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Features

Mailing prohibited items risks penalties

Authorized U.S. citizens in Germany receive a variety of goods and products through the military postal system from family, friends and online retail companies in the states. The majority of the mail received is processed and made available to customers without interruption.

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Lifestyle

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Bicyclists riding at night should ensure they have the properly installed lights.

Bicyclists must obey regulations

With warmer weather the time for bicyclists has come. Before the first ride, the bike should be checked to see if it still is in a good condition and safe.

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Schools

Great grades matter: Force Support for Super Scholars!

As the school year is starting to wind down and the weather is starting to warm up, and children and families are getting ready for great summer adventures, the question on many parents’ minds is how to keep their children learning during the school summer recess.

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Lifestyle

A spring culinary hike takes place over six kilometers Saturday in Wolfstein. BOTTOM PHOTO: Hikers stop at several food and beverage stations during the spring culinary

First spring culinary hike takes place in Wolfstein

After the successful culinary hike in Rodenbach in September that saw about 10,000 visitors, organizers will offer their first spring culinary hike starting at 11 a.m. Saturday in Wolfstein.

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News

Pfc. Shane T. Waite, an intelligence analyst assigned to the 
21st Theater Sustainment Command, checks his azimuth during the daytime land navigation portion of the 21st TSC’s 21st Special Troops Battalion Best Warrior Competition April 3 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

21st STB hosts Best Warrior Competition

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. Burnett
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Twelve Soldiers, NCOs and officers competed in this year’s 21st Special Troops Battalion, 21st Theater Sustainment Command Best Warrior competition March 28 through April 4.

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Health

Expectant Parent Orientation comes to LRMC

The Army and Air Force are teaming up to offer a joint Expectant Parent Orientation beginning May 21. The orientation will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. every third Tuesday of the month at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Chapel.

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Schools

Children eat lunch at the Ramstein Child Development Center Sept. 18, 2012, on Ramstein. The trained staff at the CDC ensures military youth are provided a safe, healthy and nurturing 
environment while learning early childhood skills such as reading.

Honoring military children around the world

Started in 1986 by former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger, Month of the Military Child is held to honor the children of U.S. military members.

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