Archive for April, 2017
Features
From chaos to composure
Staff Sgt. Joseph Everett was spending time in Amsterdam with his girlfriend when a man tried to pick a fight with him. Instead of bringing the man to the ground, the four-year Jiu Jitsu athlete calmly diffused the situation by reacting in a non-aggressive manner.
Lifestyle
Wolfstein Lime Mine offers underground trips, wine tasting
Wolfstein, a town in Kusel County, lures visitors with a special attraction. The “Kalkbergwerk,” or lime mine, is an industrial monument and a museum of a special kind. It usually is open to the public from the end of March until the beginning of November.
Lifestyle
Imsbach Mining World offers guided tours in English
In the Palatinate, the mining tradition is very old, as a wide variety of natural resources was found in this region. In some areas, there is even evidence of mining activities dating back to the time of the Celts.
Lifestyle, Uncategorized
Was ist los? — KMC Cultural Highlights, April 21, 2017
The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • “Die Csárdásfuerstin,” an operetta by Emmerich Kálmán, in German, 7:30 p.m. today (for the last time). • “Beben,” a play in German by Maria […]
News
Army post offices change hours
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz postal facilities will change their hours of operation effective May 1 to ensure the continuation of reliable, efficient service. According to garrison postal officials, consistent facility service hours will provide the garrison the opportunity to capitalize on “right-sizing” the workforce at each postal location. Once service […]
Health, News
Drug Take Back, April 29 — Time for a medicine cabinet spring clean
Sunny days and singing birds are a good reminder to start spring cleaning and that includes your medicine cabinet. “Many people don’t realize how much medication is still sitting around the house and that can be dangerous,” said Maj. Julie Meek, Deputy Director of Pharmacy for Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. […]
Lifestyle, News, Sports
Mark Your Calendar — April 21, 2017
KMC Events » The Fire Wings, KMC Firefighters on Motorcycles, will offer their first tour to Madenburg castle ruins in Eschbach, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Sunday. Interested motorcycle drivers will meet at 10 a.m. at the big parking lot near the intersection leading to Ramstein West Gate. The second tour this year is scheduled […]
Features, Health, Lifestyle
Community Corner — April 21, 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: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Transition GPS Workshop- Retirees: […]
Schools
Education Notes — April 21, 2017
Multi-family Rummage Sale Vogelweh Elementary School will be hosting a multi-family Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 6. Doors open at 9 am and will run until noon. It will be located in the cafeteria in Bldg 1178, on Family Housing Side. Items being sold include toys, children’s clothing, small furniture, […]