Archive for May, 2019

Lifestyle

Ascension Day or Father’s Day

Ascension Day or Father’s Day

by Jutta Lausberg-Saam 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs On May 30, Germans celebrate “Christi Himmelfahrt” or Ascension Day. On that day, Germans also celebrate Father’s Day. That means all stores and public offices are closed. Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter and occurs 39 days after Easter Sunday. […]

May 23, 2019 ×

Lifestyle

OUTDOOR RECREATION

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 Swiss Chocolate and Cheese Tasting June 1 Switzerland is well known for both chocolate and cheese. Enjoy a delicious day in which we will sample both! […]

May 23, 2019 ×

Schools, Sports

SPORTS 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 […]

May 23, 2019 ×

Health, Lifestyle

COMMUNITY CORNER

AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER For details and to RSVP, 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 P & WL: Key Spouse Refresher Training 1 to 2 p.m. Pre-Deployment Briefing: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Newcomers […]

May 23, 2019 ×

Lifestyle, Schools

EDUCATION NOTES

Voice Lessons Children ages 8 to 18 can now learn how to develop a strong, healthy singing voice with SKIESUnlimited Voice Lessons! Private lessons are offered on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2901 and Landstuhl, Bldg. 3819. Participants will be trained on breath control, music theory and vocal techniques. For more information […]

May 23, 2019 ×

Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar – May 2019

KMC English Guided Tour in Kaiserslautern: The Tourist Information Kaiserslautern offers a guided tour through the Count Palatinate Hall with the subterranean tunnels Saturday, May 25. The tour will take you to the history and culture of the ancient times of “K-town.” It starts with a visit of the Count […]

May 23, 2019 ×

News

Law Day Lunch

Law Day Lunch

  Maj. Gen. Steven A. Shapiro, 21st Theater Sustainment Command commanding general, opens the third annual Law Day Lunch May 10 at the Ramstein Air Base Officers Club with remarks about what it means to have the opportunity for German lawyers and U.S. military lawyers to collaborate.  The Law Day […]

May 16, 2019 ×

News

Gen. Jeff L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Forces Africa commander, delivers his first address as commander during a change of command ceremony held at Ramstein Air Base, May 1. As the new commander of USAFE-AFAFRICA, Harrigian is responsible for the full spectrum of Air Force war-fighting capabilities for two combatant commands.

Gen. Harrigian: Readiness, posture, partnerships are key mission priorities

by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Less than 24 hours after officially assuming command, U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, highlighted his key mission priorities for USAFE-AFAFRICA’s area of responsibility spanning 104 countries in three […]

May 16, 2019 ×

Features, News

A simulated traffic accident victim speaks to a U.S. Air Force Chaplain during Exercise Operation Varsity 19-02 on Ramstein Air Base, May 10. The 86th Airlift Wing Chaplain Corps supported injured members before they were transported to medical treatment facilities.

Exercise Operation Varsity: 2nd Down

by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Members of the 86th Airlift Wing and surrounding Kaiserslautern Military Community concluded the second installment of Exercise Operation Varsity, an exercise to enhance full spectrum readiness, May 10 on Ramstein Air Base. During the exercise, personnel assigned to the […]

May 16, 2019 ×

News

TAKE NOTE

Road closure State road 369, between Mackenbach and Kaiserslautern-Einsiedlerhof will be closed Saturday, May 25, 4 p.m. until Monday, May 27, 2 a.m. due to bridge construction for the new ROB Medical Center. The East gate will be accesible coming from Mackenbach, and from Kaiserslautern-Einsiedlerhof to the new roundabout. The […]

May 16, 2019 ×
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