Archive for January, 2018

Features, Health

The Biggest Loser is the real winner

by Airman 1st Class Milton Hamilton Jr.
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Ramstein and Vogelweh fitness centers annual Biggest Loser program is scheduled to begin Jan. 20 at the Southside fitness center on Ramstein Air Base. “The overall goal of our Biggest Loser program is to get people to become active and provide different avenues to explore fitness,” said Summer Whisennand, […]

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Features

Putting the honor in Ramstein Honor Guard

Putting the honor in Ramstein Honor Guard

by Margaret Cayce
Kaiserslautern High School Public Affairs Intern

When Senior Airman Yumi Podjuban, 86th Operations Support Squadron intelligence analyst, joined the Air Force she knew nothing about the honor guard, but gravitated toward the special duty because she felt it was a good way to give back. Overseas, the honor guard program is comprised solely of volunteers, and […]

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Features, News

US, coalition forces ready to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS in 2018

US, coalition forces ready to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS in 2018

by Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Today, the 70 nations and four organizations that comprise the coalition that is dedicated to the defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria reflect on progress made in 2017 and look forward to 2018, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported Monday. The […]

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Lifestyle

Mark your calendar — Jan. 12, 2018

Events Spring Bazaar: Be sure to visit the Spring Bazaar March 9 to 11. Vendors from all over Europe will showcase jewelry, furniture, home décor items, oriental rugs, cuckoo clocks, wine, cheese, Belgian chocolate, Polish pottery and more! Stroller-friendly and great for the entire family. Open Friday: 9 a.m. to […]

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Lifestyle

Germany celebrates ‘crazy’ season: Fasching

Germany celebrates ‘crazy’ season: Fasching

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

This is the time when certain areas in Germany celebrate their “fifth season,” also known as the crazy season. Depending on the region, it is called Fastnacht, Fasching or Karneval. Here, in the Pfalz region it’s called “Fassenacht” or “Fastnacht,” in Bavaria it’s “Fasching” and in the Cologne area it’s […]

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Lifestyle

Half marathon takes place March 25 in Kaiserslautern

Half marathon takes place March 25 in Kaiserslautern

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The running division of the sports club TSG 1861 Kaiserslautern will sponsor its 37th Half Marathon Run March 25 in Kaiserslautern. The 13.1-mile course is free of traffic, mainly paved with minor differences in height. “We invite every runner to join this fun run through the beautiful nature surrounding Kaiserslautern,” […]

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Lifestyle

Was ist los? Cultural highlights — Jan. 12, 2018

Was ist los? Cultural highlights — Jan. 12, 2018

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. Performing arts Plays Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern For details, call 0631-3675-209 or visit www.pfalztheater.de. “Der gute Mensch von Sezuan,” a play by Bertolt Brecht, in German, 7:30 p.m. today. “Geaechtet,” Disgraced, […]

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Health, Lifestyle, Schools

Community Corner — Jan. 12, 2018

Airman & Family Readiness Center For details, call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise. MONDAY Holiday — Closed TUESDAY Key Spouse Initial Training: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Key Spouse Monthly Luncheon and Training: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., […]

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Sports

Sports Shorts — Jan. 12, 2018

Volleyball Officials Clinic & Practicum Tournament If you are interested in being certified or re-certifying as a volleyball official come out to the Officials Clinic & Practium Tournament Jan. 23 to 27. Clinic takes place Jan. 23 to 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, at the Baumholder Education Center, […]

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Schools

Education Notes — Jan. 12, 2018

Winter chess tournament Department of Defense Europe East District Schools will host their 5th annual winter chess tournament Saturday at Kaiserslautern Elementary School. Registration will run from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the multi-purpose room (gym). Chess play will start at 10 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. First and […]

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