Archive for January, 2019

Lifestyle

Community Corner — January 18, 2019

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 N/A TUESDAY Key Spouse Refresher Training: 1 to 2 p.m. Reintegration Briefing: 2 to 2:30 p.m. Pre-Deployment Briefing: 2:30 to 3 p.m. WEDNESDAY Newcomers […]

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Schools

Education Notes — January 18, 2019

Job Openings at Child and Youth Services Are you interested in working with children and youth? Apply online for Child and Youth Services positions at www.usajobs.gov. Look for Job Title: Child and Youth Program Assistant (Entry, Skill and Target Level) CY-01/02. Positions are available on Kleber, Landstuhl, Sembach and Miesau […]

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Sports

Local wrestlers show skills in all weight classes

Local wrestlers show skills in all weight classes

by Robert Baldwin
contributing writer

Six teams featuring five defending European champions were greeted by a raucous and energetic full house at the Brave New World Wrestling Tournament in Kaiserslautern’s new gym Jan. 12. Host Kaiserslautern was joined by Ramstein, Wiesbaden, Stuttgart, SHAPE, and Spangdahlem. Stuttgart won six weight classes, including three of the heaviest […]

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Sports

Sports Bulletin — January 18, 2019

ODP-E January Camp The Olympic Development Program-Europe  offers youth players the opportunity to advance to State, Regional and U.S. National Youth teams. The next ODP-E camp and player selections will be Jan. 25 to 27 for a camp in Italy. For more information on ODP-E or the second round of […]

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Lifestyle

Freinsheim sponsors red wine hike Jan. 25 to 27

Freinsheim sponsors red wine hike Jan. 25 to 27

by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Editor’s Note: This article was published in a previous edition of the Kaiserslautern American and the information has been updated to reflect this year’s event. The wine growing community of Freinsheim will sponsor its first event highlight of 2019: a red wine hike. The event under the motto “Fresh air, […]

January 17, 2019 ×

Lifestyle

Outdoor Recreation — January 18, 2019

Ramstein Ramstein Outdoor Recreation, KMC Center, Bldg. 3336, 480-5705 or 06371-47-5705. Mon. to Fri. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat., Sun., holidays and training days 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. https://www.86fss.com/sports-and-recreation/outdoor-recreation Black Forest, White Snowshoe Jan. 22 Are you new to the growing sport of rock climbing? We’re here to […]

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Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar — January 18, 2019

KMC Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Tonight, at 6 p.m. bring your best buddy to the Rheinland-Pfalz Library. Children can enjoy a special storytime with their favorite stuffed friend, then tuck them in for their first library sleepover. When toys are left overnight, they come alive, and our photographers will be on […]

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Features, News

‘OPS’ never stops: Ramstein mission–ready

‘OPS’ never stops: Ramstein mission–ready

by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The holidays are usually a time when many people take a week or two away from work and enjoy the season with family and friends. But there are those out there who do not care for “peace and goodwill.” These people intend to create terror and drive away the festive […]

January 10, 2019 ×

Features

Turning a mess into a message

Turning a mess into a message

by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Tech. Sgt. Reuben McClendon had everything going for him when he began his Air Force career in the security forces field. As a young Airman many years ago, he excelled in his duties, gained a wealth of experience from deployments, won awards left and right, and received accolades from his […]

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Features

AAFES hosts appreciation event

AAFES hosts appreciation event

by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes Stanton
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service at the Ramstein Kaiserslautern Military Community Center Exchange sought to bring in holiday cheer this season by hosting a customer service appreciation event on Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 18, 2018. Approximately 21 KMC members were informed they were receiving a gift. It wasn’t […]

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