Archive for September, 2016

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Community Corner – Sept. 16, 2016

Airman & Family Readiness Center For more information or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. MONDAY » Boots to Business: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Boots to Business: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., A&FRC » Reintegration briefing: 9 to 10:30 a.m., […]

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Mark Your Calendar – Sept. 16, 2016

Events » Join the Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program for the Purple Gala to raise awareness about domestic violence. This year’s theme is “All people working together can end domestic abuse.” Speak up and be part of the solution. The event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. […]

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Pumpkin weighing championship
Just like in 2015, the Gartenschau Kaiserslautern offers its annual Rhineland-Palatinate Pumpkin Weighing Championship at 1 p.m. Sunday near the entrance. Pumpkin breeders show off and weigh their pumpkins. Prizes are awarded to the heaviest and nicest-looking pumpkins. The pumpkin display, under the motto “Royal,” continues through the end of the season, Oct. 31. The Gartenschau, also known as dino park, is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. For more information, visit www.gartenschau-kl.de.

Was ist los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Sept. 16, 2016

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.

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The mineral fair in Imsbach lures numerours mineral and fossil enthusiasts each year to its community hall.

Swap meet offers minerals, fossils, guided tours

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The former mining village of Imsbach at Donnersberg hill will be a mecca for friends of minerals and fossils. Under the motto “Informing — Swapping — Buying,” the 32nd swap meet will take place Saturday and Sunday at the Imsbach community hall.

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Bad Muenster takes visitors on trip through Middle Ages

Bad Muenster takes visitors on trip through Middle Ages

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Bad Muenster am Stein/Ebernburg will hold its 30th Medieval Market with jousting tournaments today through Sunday. The market, with more than 110 stands, will be located in the old part of Ebernburg, below Ebernburg Castle. The knights tournament will take place near the banks of Nahe River, in front of Rotenfels, a huge red sandstone rock.

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Participants of the culinary hike in Rodenbach get to admire the scenic countryside Saturday and Sunday.

Rodenbach’s culinary hike features nature, food specialties

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A culinary hike will take place for the eighth time in Rodenbach Saturday and Sunday.

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Features

Soldiers from the 554th Military Police Company had to balance on the logs as part of an obstacle course during the Clifton Challenge Sept. 1 at Boeblingen Local Training Area, Germany. Soldiers participated in the Clifton Challenge to honor Cpl. Karen Clifton who died in Baghdad, Iraq, in 2007.

554th MP Company honors fallen Soldier

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Betty Y. Boomer 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

BOEBLINGEN, Germany — The 554th Military Police Company held the fourth annual Clifton Challenge Sept. 1 at the Boeblingen Local Training Area, Germany, in honor of Cpl. Karen N. Clifton, who was killed in Baghdad, Iraq, June 21, 2007, when her High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade, injuring two other passengers in the vehicle.

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Photos by Pfc. Dashaad Boyd
Sgt. Aaron Warren, 317th Mission Support Command cook, presents the dish he created for the Culinary Warrior of the Year cook-off competition Sep. 7 on Kleber Kaserne.

Culinary Soldiers compete for top honors

by Staff Sgt. Betty Y. Boomer 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

After a day of tough competition both in the kitchen and outside of it, two culinary specialists will represent the 21st Theater Sustainment Command at the U.S. Army Europe Culinary Warrior of the Year competition later this month.

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Photos by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh
Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing salute during the lowering of the German flag Sept. 9 on Ramstein. The Airmen were participating in a 9/11 memorial retreat ceremony to honor the 2,977 lives lost during the attacks.

Ramstein pays respects to 9/11 victims, first responders

Photos by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh

Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing salute during the lowering of the German flag Sept. 9 on Ramstein. The Airmen were participating in a 9/11 memorial retreat ceremony to honor the 2,977 lives lost during the attacks.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Embracing, Enabling, Enriching America

According to National Hispanic Heritage Month facts, Americans observe Hispanic Heritage Month every year by celebrating the history, diverse cultures and many contributions made by U.S. citizens with Hispanic ancestry from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. President Lyndon Johnson initiated the first observance in 1968, which was originally Hispanic Heritage […]

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