Archive for December, 2013

Schools

Holiday toy safety

by Capt. Tamara Brown
86th Medical Group pediatric clinic

The holiday season brings with it the joy of toy shopping for our children, family members and friends. It is also a great time to educate ourselves on the importance of purchasing safe toys for our loved ones.

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Lifestyle

Christmas cards originated in England

Christmas cards originated in England

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Even living in a modern world with electronic greeting cards, a large number of people all over the world still stick to the tradition of sending real holiday greeting cards to family members, relatives, friends and customers.
The Happy Holidays greetings are combined with best wishes for the new year.

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News

Courtesy photoGloria Gaynor serves supper to a Soldier during her visit to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center two years ago. Gaynor made a promise to return. She will sing and tell stories this Christmas at LRMC’s Heaton Hall.

Gloria Gaynor to visit KMC

by Yanir Hill
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

In 1978, after a delicate surgery for a severe spine injury, Gloria Gaynor entered a recording studio and belted out the lyrics to a song destined to become an anthem of survival, resiliency and empowerment.

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Lifestyle

KLSA’s 30 Days of Giving

Courtesy of the Kaiserslautern Landstuhl Spouses Association

With holiday season in full force, the Kaiserslautern Landstuhl Spouses Association launched a campaign focusing on random acts of kindness.

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News

Don’t get burned, think safety

Courtesy of KMC Fire Emergency Services

The winter holiday season should be a joyous time of the year, however during this season, fires and injuries associated with holiday decorating are much more prevalent. Although Christmas tree fires are not common, when they do occur they are more likely to be serious.

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Lifestyle

Courtesy photo

Ho, ho, hold up! That’s too expensive

by Miki Cannfield
Airman & Family Readiness Center volunteer

Thanksgiving is over, but the holiday season is still here. Now it’s time for you to make your list and check it twice, just like jolly ol’ Saint Nick.

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Features

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kris LevasseurRamstein children sing Christmas carols for the crowd during the 2013 Ramstein Christmas Tree Lighting 
ceremony Dec. 3 on Ramstein. The children and their families gathered to celebrate the holiday season.

Light it up!

                   

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Features

Airmen from the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron work on a static ground installation for parked aircraft.

Grounding aircraft on ground

Photos by Senior Airman Chris Willis

                   

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News

Photo by Rick ScavettaMaria Frutiger and her daughter, Natalia, 5, listen to the  Kaiserslautern High School band perform during this year’s Holiday Spirit Drive, where Army Air Force and Marine Corps groups collected donated gifts for needy families in the KMC.

Holiday Spirit Drive

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Lifestyle

Courtesy photo

Residents must keep sidewalks free of snow, ice

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Residents living off-base in German communities must know the rules regarding snow and ice on sidewalks. Residents should check their rental contracts to find out about their obligations. The rental contract clearly states who must keep sidewalks free of ice and snow.

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