Archive for July, 2015

Lifestyle

Courtesy photos The annual town wall fest offers musical performances and drinking and eating locations today to Sunday throughout the old part of Freinsheim.

Freinsheim celebrates town wall fest

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A medieval curtain wall and Baroque buildings will set the stage for the annual Stadtmauerfest, or town wall fest, today through Monday in Freinsheim.

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Lifestyle

Courtesy photo Lake fest with music at Ohmbachsee Ohmbachseefest, Seefest, features musical performances on three stages, fireworks displays, a torch ride on the lake and eating and drinking specialties today through Sunday. Bands performing include Funhouse plays P!nk, Brassmachine, Katana, Insantiv, Lineout, Fused, From da Soul and Impact. Children can enjoy bouncy castles, face-painting and air balloon arts. A slackline park has been set up to test balancing skills. Hours are from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. today, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. The three-day tickets costs €9; one-day tickets are €5. Visitors are not allowed to bring drinks. Dogs are not allowed after 6 p.m. For details, visit www.seefest.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – July 17, 2015

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • “Fidelio,” an opera by Ludwig van Beethoven, 7:30 p.m. today. • “Halka,” a Polish opera by Stanislaw Moniuszko, in German, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. For […]

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Schools

School Notes – Notices and Events – July 17, 2015

Youth fall sports registration Registration for youth fall sports is open through today. Sports offered are: tackle football, ages 10 to 14; cheerleading, ages 5 to 18; soccer, ages 5 to 15; and flag football, ages 5 to 14. Youth must be registered with Child and Youth Services to participate. […]

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News

Vogelweh Teen Center provides cure for summer boredom

by Andrea Hoover Vogelweh Teen Center coordinator

The Vogelweh Teen Center, located in Bldg. 2059, provides a variety of camps and free open recreation activities where teens can learn new skills this summer.

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Lifestyle

A view alongside Lake Geneva in Montreux, Switzerland.

Mannie’s travels: Swiss Chocolate Train

Story and photos by Mannie Daly Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation summer intern

Over Fourth of July weekend, I had the privilege of going on the Swiss Chocolate Train trip with Outdoor Recreation.

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News

Army regional health commands reorganize

by Regional Health Command-Europe Public Affairs

SEMBACH KASERNE, Germany — Europe Regional Medical Command, Europe Regional Dental Command and Public Health Command Region-Europe were combined into a single regional health command as part of a U.S. Army Medical Command organizational restructure during a ceremony July 10 at the Sembach soccer field.

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News

21st TSC participates in organizational day

21st TSC participates in organizational day

Photos by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.

Soldiers and family members from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s Special Troops Battalion participate in the battalion’s annual organizational day July 9 at Pulaski Park. The event brought the battalion together to build camaraderie and esprit de corps through various sports tournaments, face-painting, a children’s bounce house and a food […]

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News

Photo by Lt. Col. Jefferson Wolfe Army Lt. Col. Bidemi Y. Olaniyi-Leyimu (left), Medical Support Unit-Europe incoming commander, receives the unit guidon from Brig. Gen. Arlan M. DeBlieck, commander of the 7th Civil Support Command, during a ceremony held July 11 on the Daenner Kaserne parade field. The passing of the guidon is a tradition symbolizing the changing of command.

Medical Support Unit-Europe gains new commander

by 221st Public Affairs Detachment

Soldiers, families and friends of the Medical Support Unit-Europe welcomed Lt. Col. Bidemi Y. Olaniyi-Leyimu during a July 11 change of command ceremony at Daenner Kaserne.

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News

Photo by Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka Paratroopers exit a C-130J Super Hercules during International Jump Week near Alzey, Germany, July 7. During jump week, more than 200 U.S. and allied partners disembarked their designated airframes to strengthen skills and tactics while building and strengthening international relations with counterparts.

US takes partnerships to new heights

by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force and Army counterparts joined together with service members from nine allied countries to participate in International Jump Week July 6 to 10 on Ramstein.

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Features

Kevin Lewis, 86th Force Support Squadron program coordinator, poses with his artwork June 29 on Ramstein.

Ramstein member’s artwork to be displayed in world’s largest museum

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Art can take many forms and shapes and encompasses an infinite amount of mediums. Some artists use their skills as a hobby while others make it a full-time job. With passion and dedication, great talent doesn’t always go unnoticed.

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