Archive for March, 2017

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Annual Overseas Housing Allowance Utility Survey

Provided by U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

U.S. Army Europe is asking service members in Germany who are residing off-post in privately leased or rental housing to take part in the annual housing survey.

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Lt. Col. Richard D. Engelman, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, briefs his Airmen about the history of the River Rats Memorial monument Feb. 17 on Ramstein. The monument was established by Red River Rats Fighter Pilots Association Ramstein in 1976 to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.

786th Civil Engineer Squadron remembers fallen

Photos by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua

Lt. Col. Richard D. Engelman, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, briefs his Airmen about the history of the River Rats Memorial monument Feb. 17 on Ramstein. The monument was established by Red River Rats Fighter Pilots Association Ramstein in 1976 to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.

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Christina Moore (right), wife of Gary Moore, U.S. Air Forces in Europe visual information specialist, smiles at her daughter Samantha as they swim Feb. 14 at the Aquatic Center on Ramstein. The Biggest Loser challenge has given both women a steady workout plan and diet that they are excited to say feels right for them.

For the long haul

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As they step on the scale, a feeling of dreaded anticipation washes over them. Beads of sweat roll down their back as they struggle to stand still, readjusting a shirt that always felt too tight. Watching the numbers climb to their final count, every person that’s ever worried about their […]

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Installation Management Command-Europe's 2016 Fire Fighter of the Year Daniel Pommer explains a rescue training scenario to three fire fighters during training Feb. 22 at Fire Station Kaiserslautern-East. Pommer and the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Fire Prevention program won IMCOM-Europe awards and will compete at IMCOM level competition.

Garrison fire department receives 2 IMCOM-Europe awards

Story and photo by Mary Ann Davis Installation Management Command

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department received two 2016 Installation Management Command-Europe awards — Firefighter and Fire Prevention Program of the Year.

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Chief Master Sgt. Shelina Frey, command chief of Air Mobility Command, speaks to attendees of the 521st Air Mobility Wing commander’s conference Feb. 14 on Ramstein. Frey encouraged the commanders, superintendents and first sergeants present to remember the “I” — the person who voluntarily took the oath to defend and protect the United States.

AMC command chief: Remember the ‘I’ who took the oath

Photos by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore

Chief Master Sgt. Shelina Frey, command chief of Air Mobility Command, speaks to attendees of the 521st Air Mobility Wing commander’s conference Feb. 14 on Ramstein. Frey encouraged the commanders, superintendents and first sergeants present to remember the “I” — the person who voluntarily took the oath to defend and protect the United States.

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Lifestyle

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Runners start the half marathon near Schulzentrum Sued in Kaiserslautern. This year’s half marathon is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. March 26.

Kaiserslautern sports club sponsors half marathon

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The running division of the sports club TSG 1861 Kaiserslautern will sponsor the 36th Half Marathon Run March 26 in Kaiserslautern.

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A high pile of wood, which includes old Christmas trees, burns to say good-bye to winter Saturday in Olsbruecken.

Olsbruecken says bye to winter with bonfire

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The community of Olsbruecken will observe a special custom on Sunday after Fasching — the burning of winter. The hiking club Pfaelzerwaldverein will co-sponsor this annual event, which has taken place since 1990.

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Pfennig Bazaar starts today
The German American and International Women’s Club Kaiserslautern will sponsor its biggest fundraising event, Pfennig Bazaar, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the event hall of the Kaiserslautern Gartenschau. All net profits will be donated to German and American charities.  For details, visit www.gaiwc.com.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – March 3, 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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Mark Your Calendar – March 3, 2017

Events » A special shopping night will be offered from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday in Bad Duerkheim on the German Wine Street. The center of town will be immersed in special lights. Stores will stay open, and regional caterers and vintners will present their products. The annual vineyard nights will […]

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March 3, 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 » Boots to Business Entrepreneurship Track: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., A&FRC » Want to Learn about VA Benefits: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC TUESDAY » Boots to […]

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