Archive for January, 2018
Features
New training program helps identify at risk Soldiers, teens
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 […]
News
Garrison looks to improve communication efforts; developing smartphone app, new website
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.
Health
Vaccine best protection against influenza
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.
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. – […]
News
Off-base residents must recycle Christmas trees
The waste management office of the Kaiserslautern County Administration asks KMC residents to properly recycle their Christmas trees.
Lifestyle
German children collect donations, observe Three Kings Day
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.
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, […]
Lifestyle
Was ist los? Cultural highlights — Jan. 5, 2018
The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.
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 […]