Archive for May, 2017

Features, News

Maj. Gen. Timothy M. Zadalis, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa vice commander, pays his respects at the gravestone for Gary Currie, an infant who lost his life in 1952, during the Ramstein Area Chiefs’ Group and German-American and International Women’s Club’s Kindergraves Memorial Service May 20 in Kaiserslautern. Zadalis presided over a dedication ceremony for Gary at the Kindergraves in October of 2016.

KMC members honor Kindergraves

by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
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Features

Encourage visitors to pack medical travel insurance

by Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

Sturdy walking shoes? Check. Camera? Check. Travel Insurance? When friends and family come to visit, no one envisions a medical emergency during their European vacation, but in the military community, we try to plan for everything. You never know when a visitor might need medical services on the local economy. […]

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Health

Don’t suffer alone – mental health disorders have effective treatments

Don’t suffer alone – mental health disorders have effective treatments

by Peter Holstein
Surgeon General Public Affairs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Mental health disorders are relatively common within civilian and military communities, but with early treatment, most mental health disorders can be effectively treated, and patients can return to mental wellness.

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Lifestyle

Public outdoor swimming pools now open

Public outdoor swimming pools now open

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Public outdoor swimming pools in the area are now open. The majority of them are heated, and they usually stay open until September, if weather permits.

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Features, Lifestyle

Market in Sankt Wendel lures gourmets

Market in Sankt Wendel lures gourmets

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Sankt Wendel’s second annual farmers’, crafters’ and vintners’ market will open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

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Features, Lifestyle

Was ist los? — May 26, 2017

Was ist los? — May 26, 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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Features

Mark your calendar — May 26, 2017

KMC Events » The 64th Annual Miesau Horse Show will take place June 3 to 5 on the horse track across from the swimming pool. More than 650 horses will participate in 39 different dressage and jumping contests. Highlight will be the “Torch Light Jumping” at 9:30 p.m. June 4. » Ramstein […]

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Features

Community Corner — May 26, 2017

Airman & Family Readiness Center MONDAY » Memorial Day: Closed TUESDAY » Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 10 a.m., IDRC » First Duty Station Officer’s Financial Class: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., A&FRC » Pre-Deployment Briefing: 1 to 2 p.m., IDRC WEDNESDAY » Base Intro: 7:30 a.m. to noon, A&FRC » Career Technical Training: 8 a.m. to […]

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Schools

Sembach Middle School Science Fair

Story and photo by Julie Runnels-Smith
Sembach Middle School

On May 16 the 4th and 5th Grades of Sembach Middle School held a Science Fair.

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Schools

Education Notes — May 26, 2017

Summer Adventure Program U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Youth Programs Summer Adventure Program enrollment opens Monday. Summer Adventure Program is open to any youth registered with Army Child and Youth Services who have completed sixth through 12th grade and want to enjoy fun day and weeklong trips at a great price. […]

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