Archive for December, 2017

Features, News

Paratroopers with the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and German Air Force prepare to board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules Dec. 6 on Ramstein Air Base. The paratroopers participated in Operation Toy Drop 2017 to maintain their military free fall and jump master proficiencies. — Photo by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh

NATO paratroopers jump for Toy Drop 2017

by Sgt. DJ Borden
16th Sustainment Brigade

ALZEY, Germany — U.S. Soldiers, Airmen and allied and partner nation forces came together to conduct the 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company’s annual Operation Toy Drop Dec. 4 to 8.

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Schools

Army Reserve Soldiers help Girl Scouts learn about robots

Army Reserve Soldiers help Girl Scouts learn about robots

Story and photos by Lt. Col. Jefferson Wolfe
7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs Office

773rd Civil Support Team Soldiers took their survey robot to Sembach Middle School on Sembach Kaserne Dec. 4 to help the Girl Scouts earn their robotics patch. Sembach Juniors Troop 991 hosted the Army Reserve Soldiers for the afternoon. The three-person team demonstrated the capabilities and the functions of the […]

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Features, Schools

USAG RP receives energy lesson from Green Boot experts

USAG RP receives energy lesson from Green Boot experts

Story and photos by Erinn Burgess
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Installation Management Command Directorate

At the beginning of October, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Commander Col. Keith Igyarto challenged the garrison headquarters building and Department of Public Works to compete in a head-to-head Green Boot competition to see who could implement the best daily practices to conserve energy.

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Lifestyle

Romantic forest Christmas offers organic products, trees

Romantic forest Christmas offers organic products, trees

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The forestry information center House of Sustainability (Johanniskreuzer Strasse 1, 67705 Trippstadt) will sponsor its traditional “Romantic Christmas in the Forest” 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

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Lifestyle

German holidays in 2018

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

For planning purposes, the following is a list of German holidays in 2018:

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Features, Lifestyle

Sidewalks must be kept free of snow, ice

Sidewalks must be kept free of snow, ice

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

German communities have rules regarding snow and ice on sidewalks to avoid accidents. Residents living off base should check their rental contracts to find out about their obligations. The rental contract clearly states who must keep sidewalks free of ice and snow.

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Schools

Holiday concert at KES

Holiday concert at KES

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Schools

Education Notes — Dec. 15, 2017

Voice Lessons Children ages 8-18 can now learn how to develop a strong, healthy singing voice with SKIESUnlimited Voice Lessons! Private lessons are offered on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2901 and Landstuhl, Bldg. 3819. Participants will be trained on breath control, music theory and vocal techniques. For more information or to […]

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Lifestyle

Mark your calendar — Dec. 15, 2017

Events A Christmas tree market will offer various kinds of trees from different German regions today through Dec. 23 at the Messeplatz fairgrounds in Kaiserslautern. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Some forestry offices offer special tree cutting and […]

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Lifestyle

Community Corner — Dec. 15, 2017

Airman & Family Readiness Center MONDAY No classes scheduled TUESDAY Pre-Separation Teleconference (GSUs only): 9 to 11:30 a.m., A&FRC WEDNESDAY Newcomers Base Intro: 7:30 a.m. to noon, Ramstein Enlisted Club Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 9:30 a.m., A&FRC Pre-Deployment Briefing: 9:30 to 10 a.m., A&FRC THURSDAY Pre-Separation Counseling: 9 a.m. to […]

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