Archive for April, 2016

News

5th QM, Greek riggers train on airdrop ops during Spartan Hellenic

5th QM, Greek riggers train on airdrop ops during Spartan Hellenic

by Sgt. 1st Class Michael O’Brien
16th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs

ELEFSIS, Greece — Kaiserslautern-based Soldiers and Airmen joined with Greek riggers to participate in the multinational exercise Spartan Hellenic, which focused on building airdrop interoperability, April 1 through 9 at the Greek air force base in Elefsis, Greece.

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Commentary, News

It’s Earth Day today

by Joern Jeblick
86th Civil Engineer Squadron

We have been celebrating Earth Day since 1970, when U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson realized the importance of environmental awareness and education and initiated an environmental teach-in day that in turn generated the Earth Day we know today, as well as the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts.

April 21, 2016 ×

News

VCSAF, spouse take in Ramstein mission sets

VCSAF, spouse take in Ramstein mission sets

Story and photo by 1st Lt. Clay Lancaster
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Air Force’s Vice Chief of Staff and his spouse visited Ramstein to meet with Airmen and familiarize themselves with the mission sets of three different wings on the base April 18.

April 21, 2016 ×

News

Ramstein Airmen highlight mission for CSAF Civic Leaders

Ramstein Airmen highlight mission for CSAF Civic Leaders

Story and photo by Senior Airman Nicole Keim
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing hosted Air Force Chief of Staff Civic Leaders April 17 to 18 on Ramstein.

April 21, 2016 ×

Sports

Sports Shorts – April 15, 2016

Female soccer players needed The FV Olympia Ramstein women’s soccer team is looking for players age 16 and older. Practice is held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the FV Olympia Ramstein soccer field at Am Hocht, across from the Esso station in Ramstein village. Come […]

April 14, 2016 ×

Schools

VES holds annual STEAM Night

VES holds annual STEAM Night

Photos by DiAnna Martinez

      Vogelweh Elementary School held its second annual STEAM Night March 23. The interactive event consisted of 23 different hands-on activities relating to science, technology, engineering, art and math. Parents and students were able to participate in activities such as DNA extraction, glow slime, magic milk, line design, […]

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Schools

School Notes – April 15, 2016

National Library Week Celebrate National Library Week through Saturday at Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810. In celebration of this year’s theme, “Libraries Transform,” the Rheinland-Pfalz Library has fun programs geared towards all ages. Stop by and see what is available. In addition, the library staff will visit various Java […]

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News

Community Corner – April 15, 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 […]

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Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar – April 15, 2016

Events » Armed Forces Entertainment presents Magic All Stars, a free magic show, today at the Ramstein Officers’ Club. This show features magicians Kevin King and Jason Michaels. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. Event is open to all ages and ranks. » The NFL Handshake […]

April 14, 2016 ×

Lifestyle

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – April 15, 2016

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – April 15, 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. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • “Nur noch kurz die Welt retten,” a Europe revue, 8 p.m. today. • Third Pfalztheater concert with Symphony 8 by Anton Bruckner, 6 p.m. Sunday. […]

April 14, 2016 ×