Archive for November, 2013

Sports

Kingfish catch more wins

Courtesy of the Kaiserslautern Kingfish

The Kaiserslautern Kingfish are accustomed to winning, and dominance in the pool continued in their last two meets.

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Lifestyle

Photo courtesy of the City of KaiserslauternSkaters have fun at the ice-skating rink in the event hall of the Kaiserslautern Gartenschau. The rink will be open from Nov. 22 to Feb. 16.

‘Kaiserslautern on Ice’ offers winter fun Nov. 22 to Feb. 16

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Kaiserslautern starts its ice-skating season Nov. 22. The winter wonderland for ice skaters under the theme “Kaiserslautern on Ice” can be found in the event hall at the Gartenschau area through Feb. 16.

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News

Attendees of a Veterans Day ceremony stand during the posting of the Colors Nov. 11 in Luxembourg.

Ramstein Airmen honor those who’ve served

Story and photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

From the entrance to the cemetery, the headstones of all 5,076 fallen service members couldn’t be seen on the cold, foggy morning Nov. 11 during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, Luxembourg, but those honoring them were clear as day.

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Lifestyle

The Fairy Godmother Sweepstakes

The Fairy Godmother Sweepstakes

Win FREE Tickets to a very special Matinee Presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella

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Schools

Photo by Debra BrownMarshmallows, toothpicks, foilStudents in Debra Brown's after-school STEM club at Smith Elementary School engineer foil boats as well as marshmallow and toothpick structures.

Schools around the KMC

           

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Health

Courtesy photo

Staying healthy during the holidays

by Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The holidays are right around the corner whether everyone is ready for them or not. Holidays come with celebrations, social gatherings and lots of delicious food and drinks. Having a positive mindset and solid plan will help get you through the winter month festivities, all while staying on a healthy path.

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Lifestyle

Baumholder Assistant City Mayor Michael Röhrig (left) welcomes several members of Baumholder’s Better Opportunities for Single Service Members and German guests to a tour of the old city hall and museum. In the background is the old city hall where dozens of historical displays are currently housed.

BOSS travels into Baumholder’s past with assistant city mayor

Story and photos by Bernd “Bernie” Mai
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs

After touring Baumholder’s old city hall, Pfc. Katarus Moore, president of Better Opportunities for Single Service Members, said it was a perfect way to get to know more about Baumholder’s history.

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Lifestyle

Photo by Staff Sgt. John ZumerSoldiers and families with the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command gather for a pre-Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event Oct. 30 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Children and parents in costume made their way from one vehicle to the next for a chance to satisfy their sweet tooth with all types of holiday treats. Organizers said they were pleased by the turnout, with the cool weather doing little to dampen the spirits of those in attendance.

Trunk-or-Treat

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Lifestyle

Courtesy photoChildren with lanterns walk in processions to honor St. Martin.

Children honor St. Martin in lantern processions

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On Monday, Germans will observe St. Martin’s Day, and children and their parents will be seen walking in lantern processions throughout the KMC.

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Sports

Skaters enjoy the newly opened Cross Roads Community Center for the first time Nov. 1 on Vogelweh. The Crossroads Community Center offers the KMC a new way to spend time with family and friends of all ages.

Roll out on Vogelweh’s new roller rink

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

Just like Optimus’ favorite line, the call to “roll out” on Vogelweh has been heard, and with the opening of the new Crossroads Community Center Annex and roller rink, KMC residents have all the spark needed to visit the newly transformed facility.

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