Archive for January, 2018

Features

USAFE band hosts Christmas concert in Kaiserslautern

USAFE band hosts Christmas concert in Kaiserslautern

by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
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Features

New training program helps identify at risk Soldiers, teens

New training program helps identify at risk Soldiers, teens

by Mary Ann Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Installation Management Command Directorate

What may look like a messy room could possibly hide clues to alcohol or drug problems, if you know where to look. U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Army Substance Abuse Program offers “Mock Barracks Health and Welfare” and “Hidden in Plain Sight” training to help unit leaders and concerned community members […]

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News

Garrison looks to improve communication efforts; developing smartphone app, new website

Garrison looks to improve communication efforts; developing smartphone app, new website

by U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

Keeping the community informed on issues affecting the garrison is one of the primary responsibilities of the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs Office and they use a variety of tools to reach their audience, from Facebook and Twitter to the Kaiserslautern American and the garrison’s official home page.

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Health

Vaccine best protection against influenza

by Ashley Patoka
Regional Health Command Europe

The flu season is in full swing and Public Health Command Europe officials continue to recommend the flu vaccine for service members and their families as the best protection against the seasonal flu.

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Lifestyle

Mark your calendar — Jan. 5, 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. – […]

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News

Off-base residents must recycle Christmas trees

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The waste management office of the Kaiserslautern County Administration asks KMC residents to properly recycle their Christmas trees.

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Lifestyle

Children disguised as the three holy kings come to people’s doors from after Christmas until the end of January, and after singing, they leave a blessing above the door. — Courtesy photo

German children collect donations, observe Three Kings Day

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Germans observe Three Kings Day or Epiphany Saturday. The day marks the end of the Christmas season. Traditionally, in many houses, the Christmas tree is lit for the last time, discarded, and the ornaments are packed away until next Christmas. It’s one of Germany’s most traditional and characteristic religious holidays, but only in the states of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Bavaria and Sachsen Jan. 6 is a legal holiday.

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Sports

Sports Shorts — Jan. 5, 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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Lifestyle

Was ist los? Cultural highlights — Jan. 5, 2018

Was ist los? Cultural highlights — Jan. 5, 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.

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Health, Lifestyle, Schools

Community Corner — Jan. 5, 2018

Airman & Family Readiness Center  MONDAY Transition GPS Workshop: 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: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC Sponsorship- Sponsoring in the KMC: 9 to 10a.m., A&FRC Sponsorship-Spouse Sponsorship: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., A&FRC […]

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