Archive for December, 2015

News

Airmen from the 450th Intelligence Squadron volunteer during the annual Special Olympics Dec. 4 on Vogelweh. More than 50 Airmen from the 450th IS volunteered around the KMC during “Warbirds’ Service Day.”

Warbirds give back during service day

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Armando Schwier-Morales 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of the 450th Intelligence Squadron spread themselves across the KMC to give back to the community Dec. 4.

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News

Members of the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron provide care to a simulated patient as Polish aeromedical evacuation specialists watch Dec. 3 on Ramstein. Three Polish doctors and one paramedic visited Ramstein’s aeromedical facilities to improve their processes.

USAFE offers knowledge to Polish flying doctors

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Armando Schwier-Morales 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of the Polish air force aeromedical evacuation team visited Ramstein’s AE units during a four-day familiarization tour Dec. 1 to 4.

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Health

Health Corner: Creating better habits during the holidays – Dec. 4, 2015

by Marissa Pierce, CaFT Contributing writer

The holiday season is here which means Thanksgiving leftovers, countless family gatherings and holiday parties. After the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, many of us break out our New Year’s resolutions with the feeling of guilt from uncontrollable indulging over the holiday season. However, before all the madness gets […]

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Sports

Sports Shorts – Dec. 4, 2015

5K Run into Fitness and Fitness Fest Kick off the new year with this unique fitness opportunity. The 5K Run into Fitness will take place at 9:15 a.m. Jan. 9 at the Sembach Fitness Center, Bldg. 105. Registration will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. on the day of […]

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Schools

Photo by Trudy Lee
Students in Trudy Lee’s  kindergarten class at Landstuhl Elementary Middle School dress up and sing to their families as part of a Thanksgiving celebration. The afternoon also consisted of dancing, joking and a luncheon.

Kindergarteners celebrate Thanksgiving at LEMS

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Schools

School Notes – Dec. 4, 2015

Youth sports winter registration Registration for winter Child, Youth and School Services Youth Sports closes today. 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, at 493-4516/4122 or […]

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News

Community Corner – Dec. 4, 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 » 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 » USA Jobs: 1 to 2 p.m., […]

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Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar – Dec. 4, 2015

Events »  Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration will take place at 5 p.m. today at Pulaski Park. After the U.S. Army Garrison tree is lit, stick around for festivities in the park. The celebration will include cookie decorating, a meet and greet with Santa, seasonal treats, live music and holiday cheer. […]

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Lifestyle

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Medieval Christmas market in St. Wendel
Sankt Wendel holds its Christmas market combined with a medieval market Saturday to Dec. 13. Opening hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. A 12-meter-tall Christmas pyramid, life-sized nutcrackers, a miniature village with 200 dwarfs, a big nativity scene and tobbogan run are available. More than 140 little decorated Christmas booths offer arts and crafts, gift ideas and regional culinary specialties. A medieval market features vendors in historical costumes and craftsmen such as basket makers, lantern makers, blacksmiths, potters, turners and soap makers. Jugglers, dancers, singers, musicians and fire-eaters entertain in the streets and on stage. Sankt Wendel is north of Neunkirchen. Parking is available in City-Garage 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays. For more information, visit www.sanktwendel.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Dec. 4, 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: • “Wer hat Angst vor Virginia Wolfe,” Who’s afraid of Virgina Wolfe, a play by Edward Albee, in German, 7:30 p.m. today and 3 p.m. […]

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Lifestyle

The Kaiserslautern Christmas market presents a nostalgic Ferris wheel next to Stiftskirche through Dec. 23.

Kaiserslautern Christmas market features vendors, musicians

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Through Dec. 23, the Christmas market in Kaiserslautern is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1 to 10 p.m. Sundays. It is set up around Stiftskirche and on Schillerplatz. After the Christmas holidays, it will turn into a New Year’s market from Dec. 27 to 30. The market features more than 40 vendors, food and beverage booths, musical entertainment, a children’s program and various Christmas-related activities.

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