Archive for November, 2015

News

Photo by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh
A student in the Expeditionary Active Shooter Training class checks on a fallen Airman during a simulated active shooter scenario Nov. 5 on Ramstein. The course is a requirement for deploying Airmen and includes a hands-on practical portion that allows the students to use the skills they were taught in the course.

Ramstein leads revolutionary EAST

Courtesy of the 86th Security Forces Squadron

Defenders from the 86th Security Forces Squadron, 435th Security Forces Squadron, and the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron joined forces Oct. 1 on Ramstein to teach lifesaving skills through an Expeditionary Active Shooter Training class to Airmen deploying from the KMC.

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News

Kaiserslautern High School students listen to a performance by U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band’s Five Star Brass Quintet Nov. 5 on Vogelweh. KHS students had the chance to listen to USAFE Band musicians perform as well as receive feedback during a rehearsal for their upcoming concert.

USAFE Band inspires young musicians

Story and photos by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band’s Five Star Brass Quintet performed for Kaiserslautern High School music students Nov. 5 on Vogelweh.

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Sports

Take a Hike – A monthly guide to volksmarching in your area – Nov. 13, 2015

by Donald Seltzer

Take a Hike Volksmarching Notes The calendar for volksmarching in Germany, Terminliste 2016, is available for €5 in the start hall at most events. This useful booklet, now in a new format, lists dates, locations, points of contact and other information for each of the scheduled events in Germany. Also provided is […]

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Health

Health Corner – What does fitness really mean? – Nov. 13, 2015

by Marissa Pierce, CFT Contributing writer

When some people hear the word “fitness” various images may come to mind, such as a gym, a health food store or maybe even calorie counting.

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Sports

Sports Shorts – Nov. 13, 2015

Wheelchair basketball tournament A wheelchair basketball tournament is taking place from 9 a.m. to noon today at the Ramstein Southside Fitness Center. The tournament, being held in support of Warrior Care Month, will feature players with and without physical limitations to help them gain a better perspective on succeeding in […]

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Schools

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KHS Drama Department presents musical
Kaiserslautern High School students rehearse for the high-energy, family-friendly musical “Bye Bye Birdie” Nov. 5 at the KHS Auditorium. The musical is about a small town in 1950s America that gets swept up in rock star Conrad Birdie’s, “Elvis,” final concert before he gets drafted into the Army. The award-winning score includes songs such as “Put on a Happy Face” and “Kids-What’s the Matter with Kids these Days.” Shows will be at 7 p.m. today and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are available at the door and cost $8 for adults, $5 for children and $20 for a family of four. For more information, visit the KHS Bye Bye Birdie Info Facebook page.

KHS Drama Department presents musical

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Schools

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Luke Pelletier, fourth-grade student at Ramstein Intermediate School, performs at the prestigious All Ireland Dancing Championships in Killarney, Ireland. He placed fifth overall in his age group, earning a qualifier medal for the world championship next spring in Glasgow, Scotland.

Ramstein student qualifies for world championship

Courtesy of Heather Goodwin

It isn’t often that the child of a military member is able to spend enough time in one place to achieve world-class status in a sport. It’s even more amazing when the love for that sport was discovered and fostered in a Child Youth and School Services program.

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Schools

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LEMS learns units of measurement
First graders in Melinda Steven’s classroom at Landstuhl Elementary Middle School are learning to measure using units of measurement. Did you know a fresh water crocodile in Australia is 20-feet long? That equals 10 first-grade kids, and they prove it. (From front row, left to right): Payton Beloso, Connor Hall, Travis Magyar, Khloe Kundy, Kai Matzkanin, Anakin Mejia, Lauren Stewart, Noah Gifford, Donna Kost and Nicole Esteban.

School Notes – Nov. 13, 2015

Youth sports winter registration Registration for winter Child, Youth and School Services Youth Sports is open through Dec. 4. Sports offered: basketball, ages 5 to 15; cheerleading, ages 5 to 15; wrestling, ages 6 to 14. For details or to register, contact Parent Central Services on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2898, […]

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News

Community Corner – Nov. 13, 2015

Airman & Family Readiness Center For more information or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. Monday » Transition GPS workshop: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC » Ramstein Spouses orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC » USA Jobs workshop: 1 to 3 p.m., […]

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Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar – Nov. 13, 2015

Events » The German American and International Women’s Club Kaiserslautern will host a cooking show from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Moebel Martin furniture store in Kaiserslautern. Together with the Association of the Women of the Region, they will cook regional dishes. Visitors can taste free samples. For details, call […]

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