Archive for June, 2017

Features

720 EOD wins Team of the Year

720 EOD wins Team of the Year

by Sgt. DJ Borden
16th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office

Members of the 702nd and 720th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Com-panies competed for the U.S. Army Europe Team of the Year at the training area in Baumholder, June 4-9.

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Features

Seven years later, Heston returns to 361st Civil Affairs Brigade as new commander

Seven years later, Heston returns to 361st Civil Affairs Brigade as new commander

by Lt. Col. Jefferson Wolfe
7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs Office

Something old is new again at the 361st Civil Affairs Brigade.

Col. Bradley A. Heston, a former 361 CAB operations officer, took command of the unit from Col. John T. Novak during a Sunday morning ceremony on Daenner Kaserne. He was in his previous position seven years ago when the brigade activated at its current location.

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Features

Cloudy with a chance of victory: Weather Airmen keep eyes on the sky

Cloudy with a chance of victory: Weather Airmen keep eyes on the sky

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

WIESBADEN — Sun Tzu, the ancient Chinese general who authored “The Art of War,” once wrote, “know the land, know the weather, your victory will then be total.”

This is why the Air Force invests plenty of time and money into training certain Airmen to watch for anything happening in the atmosphere.

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Features

Children of Ramstein personnel who are members of the Boy Scouts of America bow their heads in respect during the invocation at a Flag Day flag disposal ceremony June 14 on Ramstein.

Children of Ramstein lay flags to rest

by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Children of Ramstein personnel who are members of the Boy Scouts of America bow their heads in respect during the invocation at a Flag Day flag disposal ceremony June 14 on Ramstein.

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Lifestyle

Kaiserslautern sponsors ‘Long Night of Culture’

Kaiserslautern sponsors ‘Long Night of Culture’

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Kaiserslautern will sponsor its 16th annual “Long Night of Culture” the night from Saturday to Sunday. The event will feature more than 150 performances, presentations and displays with more than 500 artists in more than 30 locations such as the Pfalztheater, Fruchthalle, SWR studio, Japanese Garden, Museum Pfalzgalerie, Kammgarn, Youth […]

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Lifestyle

Medieval summer market takes place at Lichtenberg Castle

Medieval summer market takes place at Lichtenberg Castle

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

    The 10th annual medieval summer spectacle will take place Saturday and Sunday on Lichtenberg Castle near Kusel. Visitors can enjoy a historical atmosphere with many attractions. Vendors and actors in medieval costumes will present how life was in former times. The wooden stands and tents will be set […]

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Features, Lifestyle

Was ist los? — June 23, 2017

Was ist los? — June 23, 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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Sports

Sports Shorts — June 23, 2017

US Youth Soccer The U.S Youth Soccer Europe – World Cup will take place Saturday and Sunday at the sports field in Schwe-del-bach (street for GPS: Am Kiefern-kopf). A total of 38 teams, with more than 400 soccer players, boys and girls, consisting of different age groups, will compete in […]

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Features, Lifestyle

Mark your Calendar — June 23, 2017

KMC Events Leisure Events » Outdoor Recreation travel schedules for June, July, and August are available. Visit London, Amsterdam, Prague, Venice, Paris, Brussels and much more! Outdoor Recreation has a variety of thrilling excursions for you and your friends or family. For more information on what Army Outdoor Recreation has […]

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Features, Lifestyle

Community Corner — June 23, 2017

Airman & Family Readiness Center  MONDAY » Want To Learn About VA Benefits? Briefing: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC TUESDAY » Understanding TSP: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC » Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 10 a.m., IDRC » USAJOBS: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC » Spouse Sponsorship: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., […]

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