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State of the Art is a series introducing Germany as a whole, but also highlighting an individual state or “Bundesland” every month. This month we’ll end our tour in the capital of Berlin with its Federal Parliament in the Reichstag and adjacent government facilities. Berliners have always been accustomed to […]

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz broke ground on a new Army Lodge, Nov. 3. “This groundbreaking is a victory for the Baumholder Military Community,” said Col. Reid Furman, USAG Rheinland-Pfalz commander. “It is a victory for all those who have fought to maintain and promote this unique military community. “Baumholder is […]

Staff Sgt. Stephen Hornik, a passenger services supervisor assigned to the 721st Aerial Port Squadron, is no stranger to life-or-death situations. When a passenger suddenly collapsed in the Ramstein Air Base terminal on the night of Oct. 4, he didn’t hesitate to spring into action. “As soon as I heard […]

Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania – The 216th Engineer Firefighting Team, assigned to Army Support Activity – Black Sea, orchestrated a 2023 Fire Prevention Week event Oct. 12 at a local primary school here. In a heartwarming and educational initiative, young students, from 1st to 4th grades, gathered to interact with enthusiastic […]

ST. MARTIN FESTS AND PARADES ON/ABOUT NOV. 11, VILLAGES IN THE KMC St. Martin might ride through your town on a white horse and bring joy to children. Many villages offer parades, music and children cheerfully singing and carrying colorful hand-made lanterns. There may be bonfires with food and drinks […]

Jennywings — Stockings for Soldiers HELP IS NEEDED, we need to get the stockings filled with love from you and your family! Volunteers are welcome and needed. Please come to the food court in the KMCC Mall between 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on the following dates: Nov. 24-25 and 30 and […]

It’s a well-known fact that Trier is Germany’s oldest city, developed by the Romans on a Celtic settlement founded 3,000 years ago. During the Roman era it was a flourishing city and structures such as the Porta Nigra, the ruins of the emperor bath and an amphitheater can be visited […]