Archive for June, 2013

Commentary

Action Line: Trash in Kaiserslautern Military Community Center parking lot

I have been to the KMCC twice in the last two weeks and have parked out front from the main entrance. While walking into the center, I look around, and I must say, I am very embarrassed at the amount of trash I see on the ground.

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News

Photo by Airman 1st Class Dymekre Allen
Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente (right), 86th Airlift Wing commander, takes the 86th AW guidon from Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, 3rd Air Force commander, 
during a change of command ceremony Monday on Ramstein. Mordente assumed command of the largest wing in Europe from Brig. Gen. C.K. Hyde.

86th AW welcomes new commander

by Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen of the 86th Airlift Wing welcomed a new commander during the change of command ceremony Monday on Ramstein.

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News

Photo by G. Patrick HarrisKathleen Y. Marin, Installation Management Command-Europe director, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey S. Hartless uncase the IMCOM-E colors during a ceremony June 6 at Sembach Kaserne. The command moved to Sembach from Heidelberg as part of the ongoing U.S. Army transformation in Europe.

Command uncases colors at new headquarters

by Installation Management Command-Europe Public Affairs

The U.S. Army Installation Management Command-Europe officially transferred from Heidelberg to Sembach during an uncasing of the unit colors at its new headquarters on Sembach Kaserne.

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Sports

Wounded warriors have bicycles fitted to their specific needs during the Wounded Warrior Project bicycle clinic May 28 in Baumholder. The clinic was held in preparation for the annual Soldier Ride, scheduled for Aug. 10 at the Bostalsee.

Wounded warriors rehab through cycling

Story and photo by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs

It’s no secret that riding a bicycle is good practice. The Wounded Warrior Project has taken this idea and applied it to helping wounded warriors transition back to their duties or to the civilian world.

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News

Lt. Col. Lars Zetterstrom, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern commander, and Werner Holz, mayor of the Union Community Bruchmühlbach-Miesau, watch the operation of a new methane-powered heating plant.

Commander, mayor meet to celebrate ‘win-win-win’

Story and photo by Mark Heeter
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs

Lt. Col. Lars Zetterstrom, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern commander, and Werner Holz, mayor of the Union Community Bruchmühlbach-Miesau, came together May 29 to celebrate the successful installation and activation of a block-heating plant on Miesau Army Depot — the second step the Army and community have taken to provide cleaner energy while reducing costs.

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Lifestyle

Courtesy photo

The Otterberg spring fest parades feature various walking groups. This year’s festival will take place from Saturday through Monday and include musicians, costumes, parades, and food and beverages.

Otterberg hosts spring festival Saturday to Monday

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Otterberg will sponsor its traditional spring fest Saturday through Monday. Every two years since the middle of the 18th century, the community celebrates this spring fest, in turn with the old town fest.

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Schools

Lessons learned on the journey through high school

by Meghan Augsburger
Ramstein High School intern

High school has been a rewarding, yet challenging experience. At times, it was a struggle trying to find where I belonged or what I wanted to achieve. Now that graduation has arrived and high school has come to an end, I understand what lessons those four years taught me.

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Schools

Around KMC schools – June 7, 2013 photos

Around KMC schools – June 7, 2013 photos

Boy Scout dedicates POW/MIA memorial Collin Berry, a Boy Scout with Troop 164 from Sembach and a Kaiserslautern High School sophomore, poses for a photo near a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action memorial he created for his Eagle Scout service project May 25. The memorial was placed on the KHS […]

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Schools

Epic Dudes: Adventure skills inspire youth to be great

Courtesy of Ramstein Youth Programs

All children love playing outdoors, especially as the weather gets a little bit warmer in Germany. Many adults also have great memories of riding bikes, making mud pies, catching bugs and having imaginary adventures in the backyard.

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News

Community kicks off Farewell Heidelberg festivities

Community kicks off Farewell Heidelberg festivities

Story and photos by Dijon Rolle
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs

It’s been more than 50 years since Max Rockafellow patrolled the streets of Heidelberg as a military policeman with the 529th MP Company. On June 1, the Wisconsin native returned to the city for the first time since 1962.

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