Archive for March, 2017

News

Sgt. Maj. Bobby White, left and Sgt. Justine Westbrook, both from the 361st Civil Affairs Brigade, play a Russian version of Scrabble for practice during their four-day class to learn Russian March 15 on Daenner Kaserne. Seven Army Reserve Soldiers — from the 361st Civil Affairs Battalion headquarters in Kaiserslautern and its down trace unit, the 457th Civil Affairs Battalion in Grafenwoehr — attended the class, taught by Defense Language Institute.

7th MSC Civil Affairs Soldiers learn Russian language basics

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

Seven 7th Mission Support Command Soldiers spent a week learning Russian.

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News

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Mark Korte
Sgt. 1st Class John Wessely (left), Sgt. 1st Class Mark Korte (center) and Spc. Gabriel Santillanes, all with Company D, 457th Civil Affairs Battalion, 7th Mission Support Command, pose for a photo after Wessely and Korte were promoted Jan. 21 at Camp Normandy, France.

7th MSC ‘COHORT’ platoon brothers in arms

by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta 7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs

Sgt. 1st Class John Wessely and Sgt. 1st Class Mark Korte were promoted Jan. 21, 2017 — and not by coincidence.

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News

Sports physical policy changes

Courtesy of Ramstein Public Affairs

Normally, one Saturday in the spring and fall the Ramstein Family Health Clinic hosts an event to mass process students who require sports physicals prior to the deadline for students to sign up for sports. That day would be fast approaching, but with long recommended practices from the American Academy […]

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Lifestyle

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Visitors from all over the southwest region enjoy the Easter market in Sankt Wendel. It takes place from Thursday to April 2.

Sankt Wendel offers attractions at Easter market

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The city of Sankt Wendel located in the state of Saarland will hold its annual Easter market Thursday to April 2. The market includes an Easter village, a colorful Easter crown, a giant Easter egg, a petting zoo, former craftsmanship presentations and selected art and craft objects. About 90 vendors […]

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Lifestyle

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Visitors of the blossom fest enjoy a hike along the blooming trees Saturday and Sunday in Freinsheim along the German Wine Street.

Freinsheim holds blossom fest, presents latest wines

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Freinsheim will celebrate its annual blossom fest 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Local vintners will present their latest wines and visitors have the opportunity to talk to them. The I-Punkt Freinsheim — Tourist Information office — and participating wineries will sell wine passes for €12. This pass […]

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Lifestyle

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The Easter market in Niederkirchen’s Westpfalzhalle presents numerous exhibitors displaying their merchandise. The market is open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

Easter market offers arts, crafts, French specialties

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Traditionally, an Easter market takes place two weeks prior to Easter in Niederkirchen’s community hall, Westpfalzhalle. The Association for the Advancement of German-French Partnership will sponsor its 23rd annual Easter market 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

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Lifestyle

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – March 24, 2017

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – March 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 – March 24, 2017

KMC Onstage KMC Onstage is located in Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. For more information, contact Eric Danzeiser at 483-6252 or 0631-411-6252 or via email at eric.e.danzeiser.naf@mail.mil. To reserve tickets, visit www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com, visit KMC Onstage from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, or call 483-6626 or 0631-411-6626. » KMC Onstage […]

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News

Community Corner – March 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 » Ramstein Spouses Orientation RSO: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Transition GPS Workshop […]

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Schools

Kaiserslautern High School AFJROTC Marksmanship team scores big

Kaiserslautern High School AFJROTC Marksmanship team scores big

by Justin Lopez

The Kaiserslautern High School Air Force junior ROTC Marksmanship team reached new heights at the recent AFJROTC regional and national championships in Camp Perry, Ohio. The Raiders won the Camp Perry Northeast Regional Championship title, which includes Europe, and placed third in the overall national championships. The competition is coordinated […]

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