Archive for May, 2019

Features

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, shovels dirt with members of the German forest authority, during an Earth Day tree planting ceremony on Ramstein Air Base, April 29. The tree planting symbolized support for environmental protection as well as a continued joint partnership between the 86th AW and Germany’s environmental authorities.

Ramstein honors Earth Day

by SrA Milton Hamilton 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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Commentary

Five Leadership Qualities … Do you have them?

Five Leadership Qualities … Do you have them?

by Tech. Sgt. J. Smith 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Integrity, empowerment, managerial competence with excellent communication skills, compassion with sincere enthusiasm, and being a servant leader are five leadership qualities individuals should strive to possess. If you ask someone the definition of integrity you will probably receive an answer […]

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Features

2019 Ramstein Bazaar food vendor selection opens May 16

by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Preparations for the 55th annual Ramstein Bazaar have already begun. Mark your calendars for Sept. 12 to 15. Beginning on May 16 at 6 p.m. , the Ramstein Bazaar Committee will be accepting online applications from private organizations that would like to be Food […]

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Features

AFAF Hits Half-Way Mark

AFAF Hits Half-Way Mark

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto Rendon, 86th AW command chief, sit down with Master Sgt. Richard Boring, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa A6 command manager, Military Satellite Communications, to sign their donation to a […]

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Lifestyle

OUTDOOR RECREATION

BAUMHOLDER Baumholder Outdoor Recreation, Smith Barracks, Bldg. 816, 485-7182 or 06783-6-7182 London Express May 17 to 19 Have a jolly good time in Merry Olde England when you take the London Express with Baumholder Outdoor Recreation! Immerse yourself in the world of the royals at the Tower of London, Buckingham […]

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Health, Lifestyle

COMMUNITY CORNER

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 N/A WEDNESDAY Newcomers Base Intro: 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Enlisted Club German Culture Orientation: 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m., Enlisted Club […]

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Schools

EDUCATION NOTES – May 3, 2019

German Classes Introduce your children to the German language and culture through SKIESUnlimited German classes! Classes available for ages 4-14 at multiple locations. Private tutoring sessions are available. For more information, WebTrac or Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, 541-9066; 0611-143-541-9065/9066/9067. Babysitting Course Earn your Babysitter Course Certification […]

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Lifestyle

Landstuhl castle hosts event days

Landstuhl castle hosts event days

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. Landstuhl will once again be the stage for the castle event days May 10 through 12. Organizers want to […]

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Sports

SPORT BULLETIN

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Youth Sports and Fitness Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider USAG RP Youth Sports and Fitness has been awarded the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation by the National Alliance for Youth Sports. Earning the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program designation demonstrates that USAG […]

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Sports

Kaiserslautern boys, Ramstein girls successful in track and field meet

Kaiserslautern boys, Ramstein girls successful in track and field meet

by Robert Baldwin contributing writer  Kaiserslautern sprinter Cedric Ellis won three times, Austin Higby swept the discus and shot put and the boys dominated the relays to win the rain soaked Kaiserslautern track and field meet on Saturday by just two points over crosstown rival Ramstein. The Raiders earned 203 […]

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