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Archive for November, 2017
Schools
Education Notes — Nov. 17, 2017
Conversational German Gain a better understanding of the written and verbal German language! Two levels are offered: German Basics and Intermediate German. All course materials are provided free of charge. Classes run in eight-week semesters. Advance registration is required as these classes often fill up fast. Contact ACS for class […]
Lifestyle
Mark your Calendar — Nov. 17, 2017
Events Guided tours of the Abbey Church in Otterberg, in German, will be offered the first Sunday of each month. Interested participants will meet at 2:30 p.m. at the main entrance of the church. The one-hour long tour costs €3. The old smithy in Otterberg, Kirchstrasse, will be open to […]
Sports
Tipoff tonight for A&M, WVU on Ramstein Air Base
It’s finally here! All the preparations are complete, now it’s time to play the game.
Features
1st CBCS: Sharpening skills, creating solutions
Airmen assigned to the 1st Combat Communications Squadron conducted a readiness exercise Oct. 26 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. The exercise, is expected to continue for approximately two weeks and is designed to test the mission capabilities of 1st CBCS Airmen. The combat communications Airmen also partnered with the 1st Air […]
Health
When the lights go out
Moving away from home and settling into various locations all over the globe is common for the military lifestyle. The various time zones, cultural shifts and environmental changes affect service members and their families differently. Germany’s dark winter, in particular, can introduce its own set of challenges, such as seasonal affective disorder, a treatable form of depression dependent upon varying exposure to the sun.
Blotter, News
KMC Blotter — Nov. 10, 2017
Oct. 30 2:06 p.m.: Theft from a secured motor vehicle in Reichenbach-Steegen 2:12 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident in Landstuhl 6:38 p.m.: Drunken operation of vehicle in Kaiserslautern Oct. 31 12:47 a.m.: Drunken operation of vehicle in Landstuhl 11:45 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured vehicle in […]
News
Take Note — Nov. 10, 2017
Education Week The Ramstein Education Center, together with on-base colleges and Ramstein Library will sponsor an open house to celebrate American Education Week with “A Taste of Education,” from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 17 at Bldg. 2120. Resources to assist with education goals while eating and having a great […]
News
When to use winter tires in Germany
Since Dec. 3, 2010, a German federal law has been in effect that specifically mandates the use of winter tires when conditions are icy. Winter tires have two kinds of markings: a snowflake, indicating it’s a snow tire; or M+S, indicating the tire is designed to work in “Matsch und […]
Features
Learning the ropes
Perched on a metal tower absorbing the afternoon sun, quiet crows peer down on ascending service members. Brightly colored ropes frame members’ equipment as they hang in the balance and simulate a rescue.
