Archive for January, 2016

News

A sergeant major shares a personal insight with fellow leaders during the icebreaker event at the 2016 21st Theater Sustainment Command senior enlisted leaders seminar. Thirty leaders participated in the two-day conference where they discussed ideas and challenges related to leadership in the Army.

Senior enlisted gathering builds stronger ‘Team 21’

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob McDonald 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Around 30 senior enlisted leaders from across the 21st Theater Sustainment Command shared ideas, discussed challenges and engaged in a lively professional dialogue designed to improve systems and build more cohesive teams during a seminar held Jan. 20 to 21 on Vogelweh.

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News

Senior Airman George Henry III and Staff Sgt. Wilbertson Smith, both patrolmen with the 423rd Security Forces Squadron from Royal Air Force Alconbury, U.K., practice self-defense maneuvers during a security forces combative course Jan. 14 on Ramstein. The seven-day course is designed to teach security forces members weapon retention and self-defense so they can handle hostile situations using the most peaceful means possible.

Defenders strengthen skills through combative course

Story and photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen throughout Europe attended a security forces combative course Jan. 11 through 17 on Ramstein.

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Sports

TAKE A HIKE: KMC’s guide to upcoming volksmarching events

by Donald Seltzer

Weekend of Jan. 23-24 • Gaasperech (Gasperich), Luxembourg (L-2451) — This event is located in a southern suburb of Luxembourg City and may be reached in about 90 minutes from the KMC. From the KMC, take Autobahns 6 toward Saarbruecken and 8 to Perl and the border. Cross the Mosel River […]

January 21, 2016 ×

Sports

Sports Shorts – Jan. 22, 2016

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz volleyball Bump! Set! Spike! The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz men’s and women’s community volleyball teams are looking for experienced players to compete in the 2016 U.S. Forces Europe volleyball season. Players must be 18 years or older and out of high school. If interested, please contact Wilford “Lefty” […]

January 21, 2016 ×

Schools

School Notes – Jan 22, 2016

Spring theater classes Do you have a child interested in getting involved with theater? KMC Onstage offers an after-school learning program and home-school theater classes for youth, ages 5 to 18 years old. The after-school learning program, Disney’s Winnie the Pooh, will run from Tuesday to May 7. Open to […]

January 21, 2016 ×

News

Community Corner – Jan. 22, 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 » 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 Tuesday » Transition GPS Workshop: 7:30 a.m. to […]

January 21, 2016 ×

Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar – Jan. 22, 2016

Events » A wine expo sponsored by Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and the Exchange will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 19 and 2 to 9 p.m. Feb. 20 at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh, Bldg. 1036. Wines from all over the world will be available for tasting […]

January 21, 2016 ×

Lifestyle

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Blues, rock, soul, funk
Kammgarn Kaiserslautern presents the Bernard Allison Group performing blues, rock, soul and funk at 8 p.m. Thursday. Tickets cost €21. For more information, visit 
www.kammgarn.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Jan. 22, 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.

January 21, 2016 ×

Features

Airman Drew Thurau, 86th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, sprays water on the wing of a Ramstein C-130J Super Hercules during a pre-isochronal inspection wash Jan. 4 on Ramstein. An ISO inspection is a scheduled, extensive examination of an aircraft to maintain its functionality and perform preventive maintenance.

Maintainers clean before painting, inspecting

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

“Clean before applying paint” is a direction many people may disregard during a home improvement project, but they are words that are well-heeded by the members of the 86th Maintenance Squadron isochronal inspection section.

January 21, 2016 ×

Lifestyle

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Participants of the red wine hike in Freinsheim walk through the vineyards passing several food and beverage stations. The event takes place today, Saturday and Sunday.

Freinsheim conducts annual red wine hike

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The wine-growing community of Freinsheim will sponsor its first event highlight of 2016 in its vineyards: a red wine hike. The event, under the motto “Fresh air, culinary specialties and fine red wines,” will take place today through Sunday.

January 21, 2016 ×
Rates provided courtesy Community Bank