Archive for September, 2017

Schools

Education Notes — Sept. 15, 2017

Driver’s Education for High School Students IMCOM-Europe is proud to announce the availability of a comprehensive driver’s education program for high school students in Europe. It is made possible through a collaborative effort and contract with the German National Federation of Driving Instructors (Fahrlehrerverband). Do not miss out on this […]

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Lifestyle

Culinary hike takes place Saturday, Sunday

Culinary hike takes place Saturday, Sunday

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The ninth culinary hike in Rodenbach will start 11 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. The biggest culinary hike in the Westpfalz will lead walkers on mostly paved trails to eight stations, where they can taste culinary specialties and wines. “We didn’t hesitate to again organize this unique culinary experience,” […]

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Sports

Sports Shorts — Sept. 15, 2017

Twilight basketball U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Sports and Fitness offers twilight basketball games every other Friday night from 9 to 11 p.m. at Vogelweh Gym on Vogelweh, Bldg. 2050. These games are open to all Common Access Card holders. The CAC must be registrered with the gym during manned hours, […]

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Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar — 15. Sept., 2017

Events Guided tours of the Abbey Church in Otterberg, in German, will be offered the first Sunday of each month. Interested participants will meet at 2:30 p.m. at the main entrance of the church. The one-hour long tour costs €3. The old smithy in Otterberg, Kirchstrasse, will be open to […]

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Health, Lifestyle

Community Corner — Sept. 15, 2017

Airman & Family Readiness Center  MONDAY Boots to Business: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., A&FRC Want to Learn About VA Benefits: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC USA Jobs: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC TUESDAY Boots to Business: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., A&FRC Pre-Separation Teleconference (GSUs only): 9 to 11:30 […]

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News

A crowd listens to the Ambassadors, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe jazz band, as they play music for the 73rd anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising Aug. 29 in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. U.S. bands are invited each year to perform for the celebration. Participating in events with NATO allies improves interoperability and strengthens long standing relationships.

US, Slovakia jazz up celebration

Story and photos by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — On Aug. 29, 1944, the Slovak army and resistance began an uprising against the pro-Nazi Slovak government of the time and the German occupation of their country. They were successful in liberating their homeland and held annual celebrations to commemorate the event. For the 73rd anniversary, the […]

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News

A Romanian military member inspects his troops as they prepare to board a C-130J Super Hercules during a bilateral training exercise with U.S. forces Aug. 24 at Boboc Air Base, Romania. U.S. and Romanian troops joined forces for Carpathian Fall, which aims to promote interoperability and unit cohesion among allies.

Exercise concludes, partnership endures

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

OTOPENI AIR BASE, Romania — U.S. and Romanian military members concluded a two-week bilateral training exercise on Otopeni Air Base, Romania, Aug. 31. Carpathian Fall 2017 involved participation from more than 100 Airmen from Ramstein along with paratroopers from the U.S. Army and Romania military. The exercise also saw participation […]

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News

Army, Air Force band together for Airman’s best friend

Army, Air Force band together for Airman’s best friend

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

They step from the car, wagging their faithful tails as they trot next to their partners. Children squeal with delight as they see them, but Airmen know that as fluffy as they are, military working dogs are not a household pet.

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — Sept. 8, 2017

Aug. 28 10:20 a.m.: Reckless operation of a vehicle in Landstuhl 1 p.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries and failure to obey a lawful order in Schwedelbach 1:36 p.m.: Theft from an unsecured vehicle in Weilerbach 4:25 p.m.: Drunken operation of a motor vehicle and child endangerment on Vogelweh Family […]

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News

Take Note — Sept. 8, 2017

Green Dot training Have you taken your annual Green Dot training? If not it is not too late to sign up. This annual training increases awareness and prevention of interpersonal violence, to include sexual assault, domestic and inter-personal violence, and suicide. We are providing additional training opportunities in order to […]

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