Archive for April, 2020

Lifestyle

Cut your own flowers (Blumen zum Selbstschneiden)

Cut your own flowers (Blumen zum Selbstschneiden)

During my first spring in Germany, I ooh’d and aah’d at the sight of beautiful greenery and fields of blooms along the road whenever my family went on weekend trips. I noticed several flower fields with a banner that said “Blumen” and a couple of cars parked nearby.

April 30, 2020 ×

Lifestyle

Poster by Lions Gate Films

Home cinema highlights

Now’s the time to stream or rent some of the all-time classics! These are just a few from the 90s — Part 6

April 30, 2020 ×

News

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Austin Tweedle, 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron collateral systems administrator, conducts virtual training during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 16, 2020. The virtual training keeps the Airmen sharp and equipped with the knowledge to push out new software when needed in support of various units across three combatant commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

COVID-19 ops: 1 ACOS employs virtual training for mission success

Communication is key to mission success. In the midst of a global pandemic where resources and manpower are limited, the 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron utilizes virtual training to ensure their mission continues.

April 23, 2020 ×

Commentary

A bass guitar sits in Kaiserslautern, Germany, April 8, 2020. For many tackling a goal is easier said than done and may require more motivation and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)

Stuck in a goal: Starting & continuing ambitions

As I tediously sit in my home after having second breakfast, watching three back-to-back movie marathons and admiring my stubbly telework beard, I realize these are things I used to get excited about before the coronavirus disease 2019 restrictions were implemented.

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News

The 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs team partners with Armed Forces Network Kaiserslautern to broadcast the virtual town hall over multiple platforms simultaneously from Ramstein Air Base, April 20. The town hall was recorded via Facebook live, as well as broadcast over AFN Kaiserslautern to the 66,000-member community.

COVID-19 ops: Phased approach to normal, questions answered

As restrictions are projected to lift or be further redefined, the German community is employing a phased approach to reopening commerce, schools, and other functions previously considered a daily norm.

April 23, 2020 ×

News, Take Note

TAKE NOTE

Blood donors needed to maintain military’s blood supply By appointment ONLY to maintain physical distancing measures. Daily at Landstuhl Blood Donor Center April 27-28 Ramstein Southside Fitness Center, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Blood donation is a Mission Essential activity and donors are needed more than ever, now by APPOINTMENT […]

April 23, 2020 ×

KMC Notices

The housing hype

Military Family Housing (MFH) Self-Help Stores remain open SELF-HELP STORE Routine home maintenance continues to be a resident responsibility. Please do your part to maintain your home, while maintaining physical distancing. Below is a small selection of the 100 + items that can be found in the MFH Self-Help Stores […]

April 23, 2020 ×

Blotter

KMC Blotter

March 30 7:19 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Landstuhl March 31 3:50 p.m.: Damage to personal property in Vogelweh Housing Area April 3 3:22 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Landstuhl 5:01 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Landstuhl April 4 4:01 p.m.: Theft of a motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern 9:12 p.m.: […]

April 23, 2020 ×

Community, Events

Community events

Spring into reading challenge: Until May 16, read, or be read to, at least an hour a week to be entered into gift card drawings with the Spring into Reading Challenge. Readers who earn all Challenge Badges will also be entered into a final gift card drawing. The Challenge is […]

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News

Environmental Exclusive is a series designed to educate members in the Kaiserslautern Military Community on how individual choices impact the Earth. Graphic designed to promote the first edition of Ramstein Air Base's Environmental Exclusive.

Every individual effort counts, conserve water

Service members stationed in the Kaiserslautern Military Community are required to follow local environmental laws, just as they do in the United States.

April 23, 2020 ×