Archive for May, 2018

Lifestyle

May fest in Kaiserslautern

May fest in Kaiserslautern

Story and photo courtesy of City of Kaiserslautern

Eleven days full of fun and excitement — that’s what Maikerwe promises at the trade fair in Kaiserslautern. From May 25 to June 4, small and large Kerwefans will have the opportunity to celebrate at the biggest folk festival in the West Palatinate. Here, turbulent rides, cozy beer gardens and lots of culinary delights offer the nicest change from everyday life.

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Mark your Calendar — May 25, 2018

Events The Rheinland-Pfalz International Choir is now conducting a community-wide search for a replacement for the current director who will be PCS’ing this summer.  This multi-cultural Choir is looking for an energetic and engaging American or international musical director to lead in English with high technical competence and musical professionalism. […]

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Health

Takin’ it to the streets: Tips for Motorcycle Safety Month

Takin’ it to the streets: Tips for Motorcycle Safety Month

by Seth Dyer
Installation Management Command Public Affairs

May is Motorcycle Safety Month and with that is the start of summer riding, great travel and touring opportunities that living in Europe has to offer.

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Schools

Education notes — May 25, 2018

Ramstein Middle School Drama presents Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Events Ramstein Middle School drama classes will present three nights of scary fun and mystery on May 29, 30, and 31 in the Ramstein Middle School MPH (Bldg. 994). Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the show begins at 6  […]

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Sports Shorts — May 25, 2018

Strong B.A.N.D.S. Campaign In recognition of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Army garrisons worldwide celebrate the annual Strong B.A.N.D.S. Campaign! USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Family and MWR has a variety of activities to support this campaign throughout the month of May. Attend one of these activities to earn your special Strong […]

May 24, 2018 ×

Sports

Everybody’s trying to pick off Ramstein

Everybody’s trying to pick off Ramstein

by Thomas Warner
contributing writer

Whether it’s a matchup like last weekend’s Ramstein vs. Kaiserslautern baseball doubleheader or heading into this weekend’s Europeans tournament, there is a constant drumbeat tracing to the Ramstein Royals and their five straight DODEA titles. Ramstein (10-4) swept their rivals in the final week of the regular season but both teams are on a path to possibly meet again at the Euros. Until someone beats them, Ramstein remains the king of the mountain.

May 24, 2018 ×

Health, Lifestyle

Community Corner — May 25, 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 TUESDAY N/A WEDNESDAY N/A THURSDAY N/A JUne 1 No Classes Child/Youth For details and to register for KMC Youth Instructional Classes, visit www.86fss.com, […]

May 24, 2018 ×

Lifestyle

Was ist los? — May 25, 2018

Was ist los? — May 25, 2018

EVENTS Kaiserslautern, Lautrer Mainkerwe: fairground fun for the whole family. May 25 to June 4. militaryingermany.com/event/maikerwe Meckenheim, Gaesselweinkerwe: live music and food. May 25. militaryingermany.com/event/gasselweinkerwe Bad Duerkheim, Salsa Party Salseando La Danza: introduction to dancing. May 26. militaryingermany.com/event/salsa Ellerstadt, Art Market: May 26. militaryingermany.com/event/ellerstadt Flonheim, Wine Market: May 26 and […]

May 24, 2018 ×

News

A C-130J Super Hercules from Ramstein Air Base, takes-off from Chievres Air Base, Belgium, May 4. The pilot performed multiple landings and take-offs to check the integrity of a new landing zone for future use to help further project U.S. air power.

37th AS, 435th CRG project air power

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

CHIEVRES AIR BASE, Belgium — While operating on a global scale, the U.S. Air Force thrives on the ability to project its air power as far as possible. One of the ways Airmen project airpower is through strategically placed landing zones. Recently, members from the 37th Airlift Squadron and the […]

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News

AFCEA sponsors first overseas regional SkillsUSA competition

Story and photo by Ken Robinson
SkillsUSA Advisor

Members of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Chapter 158 and local professionals established the very first Kaiserslautern Military Community regional SkillsUSA competition at the Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Military Complex, April 21.

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