Archive for February, 2017

News

Team 21 opens Kleber Tax Center

Team 21 opens Kleber Tax Center

by Brittany Jones 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Though tax season started several weeks ago, the Kleber Tax Center, located at Bldg. 3210, room 101 on Kleber Kaserne, held their grand opening ceremony February 10. Ceremony attendees included Col. Keith Igyarto, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz commander, who officiated over the ceremony and cut the ceremonial ribbon. Igyarto expressed […]

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Kaiserslautern middle and high school students, who performed during the 21st Special Troops Battalion’s Black History Month presentation, and guest speaker Sgt. Asi Dzietror stand with the 21st Theater Sustainment Command commander following the event Feb. 10 at Kazabra Club on Vogelweh.

21st honors black history

Story and photos by Brittany Jones 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Kaiserslautern Military Community students, family members and friends joined Soldiers for a dynamic presentation in honor of Black History Month Feb. 10 at Kazabra Club on Vogelweh. The annual celebration included a cooperative effort from Kaiserslautern’s middle and high school students, civilian volunteers and 21st Special Troops Battalion, 21st Theater […]

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Col. Keith Igyarto, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz commander (center right), and Konstantin Gross, USAG RP Environmental engineer (far right), present a Green Boot certificate to Sharon O'Donnell, Ramstein High School principal (center); Lauren Jones, RHS Environmental Club president (center left); and Glenn Porter, RHS physical education teacher and Green Boot Program manager, Feb. 15 at RHS. The school chose energy reduction and awareness as its primary focus areas and reduced energy consumption by 0.89 percent, equaling thousands of dollars of savings due to the conscientious use of energy in the 136,805-square-foot school facility.

RHS earns Green Boot certification

Story and photo by Mary Ann Davis Installation Management Command

Active energy conservation plus a smaller ecological footprint equaled a Green Boot certification for Ramstein High School from the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Feb. 15.

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Lifestyle

The Pfennig Bazaar at the event hall of Kaiserslautern Gartenschau presents a wide range of flea market items. It is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 3 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 4 and 5.

Women’s club sponsors Pfennig Bazaar March 3 to 5

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A flea market of a special kind takes place March 3 to 5 in the event hall of the Kaiserslautern Gartenschau. It’s the annual Pfennig Bazaar sponsored by the German-American and International Women’s Club Kaiserslautern.

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Lifestyle

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An individual in costume scares the spectators along the route of last year’s Fasching parade in Ramstein-Miesenbach. This year’s parade starts at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Fasching reaches peak, parade leads through Ramstein Tuesday

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Fasching, Germany’s “crazy season” continues through Tuesday with masquerade balls, dances, children’s parties and comedic performances.

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Lifestyle

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“Fun ‘n’ soul” show on Rose Monday
The Kammgarn Kaiserslautern presents its traditional “Fun ‘n’ Soul” show with Fred Kellner and the Famous Soul Sisters at 8 p.m. Rose Monday. The formation shows off its new stage show performing the best funk and soul hits ever. Tickets cost €22. For details, visit www.kammgarn.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Feb. 24, 2017

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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Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar – Feb. 24, 2017

Events » A glow stick dance will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landstuhl Youth Center, Bldg. 93812, as part of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Teens will have a chance to learn about unhealthy relationships, healthy boundaries and resources to contact for help. Free registration through Parent […]

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Community Corner – Feb. 24, 2017

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 — Retirees: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC » Money and Deployment: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., A&FRC » Avoiding Drowning in Debt: 3 to […]

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Schools

School Notes – Feb. 24, 2017

KMC Scholarship applications KMC Scholarship 2017 applications are now available for download at www.kmcscholarships.org. Spouse applications and university applications are due Wednesday at the Ramstein Officers’ Club; drop-off times are 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5 to 6:30 p.m. Graduating senior applications are due during lunch periods Thursday and […]

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Schools

Paulina Sabirov, fourth-grader in Jennifer McPhail-Hasting’s class (front), together with Stephen Beach, second-grader in Patricia Ahola’s class, have fun working as a team while moving forward on wood shoes during Wellness Night Jan. 26 at LEMS.

LEMS celebrates ninth annual Wellness Night

Photos by Evan Willingham
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