Archive for August, 2015

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Prevent larceny at home, on vacation

by Airman Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Theft is prominent all year-round, and it’s important to secure homes and vehicles whether traveling or staying in the local area.

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Community Corner Aug. 21, 2015

Airman & Family Readiness Center For details or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. Monday » Ramstein Spouses orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC » Military Life Cycle briefing: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., A&FRC » Introduction to Linked In: 1 to 3 […]

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Mark Your Calendar – Aug 21, 2015

Events » The Back to School Exceptional Family Member Program Fest will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at Pulaski Park. The fest will include free food, games and face-painting. The event is designed for families with special needs and professionals that work with EFMP families; open to […]

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Car-free on German Wine Road Aug. 30 
Hikers, bikers and skaters can enjoy the 30th car-free day along the German Wine Road from Bockenheim in the north to Schweigen in the south from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 30. More than 30 communities along the 80 km route offer musical presentations, children’s activities, exhibitions and eating and drinking specialties. For more information, visit www.erlebnistag-deutsche-weinstrasse.

Was ist Los – KMC Cultural Highlights – Aug. 21, 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: • Summer break continues to Sept. 1. A theater fest starts the new play season on Sept. 12. For details, call 0631-3675-209 or visit www.pfalztheater.de. […]

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Munich: one of Europe’s great cities

by Karl Weisel U.S Army Garrison Wiesbaden Marketing Office

Some Americans on whirlwind tours of Europe make it a point to visit the classic cities such as Rome, Paris and London while stationed in Europe. But many overlook one of the truly great cities not so far from home — Munich. Bavaria’s capital may have a reputation as home […]

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Fire-eaters, jugglers and musicians will perform at the medieval market in Matzenbach Saturday and Sunday.

Matzenbach displays life in the Middle Ages

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

For the fifth time, the community of Glan-Muenchweiler will sponsor a medieval market Saturday and Sunday in Matzenbach.

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KMC members start the 86th Force Support Squadron’s annual Ramstein Half Marathon Aug. 15 on Ramstein.

86th FSS hosts annual Ramstein Half Marathon

Photos by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh
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Photos by Staff Sgt. Brian Kimball 
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Peter Corey, deputy commander of U.S. Army Africa, speaks to a crowd during the opening day ceremony for exercise Southern Accord 15 Aug. 4 in Lusaka, Zambia.

Southern Accord 2015 builds stronger partnerships between nations

by Capt. Jason Welch U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs

LUSAKA, Zambia — U.S. and Zambian soldiers stood together in a battalion formation as both nations’ national anthems were played to signal the beginning of Southern Accord 2015 held in Lusaka, Zambia, Aug. 3 to 14.

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Army Sgt. Maj. James Murrin, senior enlisted leader of the 7th Civil Support Command, presents the cruiserweight trophy to Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph B. Everett of the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, during the 7th Civil Support Command's Inaugural Combatives Tournament Aug. 14.

7th CSC hosts Inaugural Combatives Tournament

Story and photo by Sgt. Daniel Friedberg 7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs Office

SEMBACH, Germany — Soldiers and Airmen from units across the KMC grappled, twisted and pinned each other in multiple bouts on a warm summer day at the Inaugural Combatives Tournament hosted by the 7th Civil Support Comm-and Aug. 14 inside the Sembach Kaserne Fitness
Center.

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Photos by Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson
Andrew Broadwater, 86th Force Support Squadron recreational specialist (left middle ground), instructs participants during a lifeguard course Aug. 11 on Ramstein. The weeklong course included classroom and hands-on training in drowning victim rescue, CPR and first aid.

Lifeguard training teaches rescue tactics, CPR, first aid

Photos by Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson
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