Archive for February, 2019

Features

Family Life Ministry brings communication ‘soul-utions’ to military families

Family Life Ministry brings communication ‘soul-utions’ to military families

Story and photo by Mary Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

Life in a military community can be stressful enough, but when you add the pressures of deployments, relationships and children into the mix – healthy communication can suffer. Fortunately, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Chaplain Family Life Ministry brings counseling and training to those who need help. The program provides master’s-level […]

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Features

Civil Air Patrol receives recognition

Civil Air Patrol receives recognition

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

Distinguished guests cut a cake with a ceremonial sword at a Civil Air Patrol banquet at the Officer’s Club on Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 2. CAP provides a unique opportunity for youth to experience life in the military by teaching discipline and leadership to the next generation of possible Airmen.

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Features

Heavy tread: Choose correct tires for winter

Heavy tread: Choose correct tires for winter

by Seth Dyer
Installation Management Command

If you’ve lived through a German winter before, you know that good tires are a thing — and therefore, installing weather-appropriate tires will keep your wheels on the road. Snow tires or all-season tires with the Alpine symbol are required any time snow, icy conditions or low temperatures are present […]

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Lifestyle

Community Corner — Feb. 15, 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 CLOSED – Presidents Day TUESDAY Ditching the Dorms Financial Briefing: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Reintegration Briefing: 2 to 2:30 p.m. Pre-Deployment Briefing: 2:30 to […]

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Schools

Education Notes — Feb. 15, 2019

Family Child Care providers needed Family Child Care providers are needed in the Baumholder Military Community. FCC is a great way to start your own business. As a FCC provider, you perform a valuable service to the community and can earn a yearly income ranging from $20,000 to $40,000. Earn […]

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Lifestyle

Outdoor Recreation — Feb. 15, 2019

Outdoor Recreation — Feb. 15, 2019

Kaiserslautern Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2905, 493-4117 or 0631-3406-4117. Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on federal holidays. https://kaiserslautern.armymwr.com London Express Feb. 22-24 Immerse yourself in the world of the royals at the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and Windsor Castle. Visit the British Museum, […]

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Sports

La’Jhanique Brown says goodbye on Senior Night with 28 points

La’Jhanique Brown says goodbye on Senior Night with 28 points

by Robert Baldwin
contributing writer

Kaiserslautern’s girls lost in overtime on Friday in the battle of the league’s two top teams as Stuttgart erased an 11 point deficit with two minutes left to earn a 45-44 victory. Stuttgart also won the Saturday contest 51-36. The Kaiserslautern boys split, winning 53-46 the first night and falling […]

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Sports

Sports Bulletin — Feb. 15, 2019

Soccer for girls The Kottweiler-Schwanden Sports Club is looking for girls born in the years 2006 up to 2010 for its youngest girls’ soccer team. The sports club has four girls’ teams and two women’s teams. They are also looking for new players. This is the opportunity to get involved […]

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Features

Fasching celebrations around corner

Fasching celebrations around corner

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. Germany’s fifth season called “Fastnacht” or “Fasching” starts Feb. 28 and continues through March 5 with masquerade balls, dances, children’s parties and funny sessions. A […]

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Lifestyle

Mark your calendar — Feb. 15, 2019

KMC Around the World in 3 Days – Bazaar: Spring is here which means time to shop the world without leaving Kaiserslautern! All that spring cleaning is going to leave space for your new beautiful worldly goodies. Enjoy three days of shopping: Friday, March 8 & 9 from 8 a.m.  […]

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