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Back to school means sharing the road

Back to school means sharing the road

August 18 marks the first day of school for the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Large crowds of students populate the streets while parents rush to drop their kids off for school. With that in mind, it’s important to remember school days bring congestion; children on bikes are quickly rushing to get […]

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Washington Commanders hold military appreciation day

Washington Commanders hold military appreciation day

The NFL’s Washington Com-manders paused their usual training camp routine August 10 to host thousands of service members and their families for a military appreciation day, an invitation‑only session at the team’s practice facility that culminated in a joint‑service “Salute to Service” boot camp on the field. Approximately 4,000 people […]

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Safety and Occupational Health Advisory Council award recognition ceremony

Safety and Occupational Health Advisory Council award recognition ceremony

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The Purple Heart: America’s Oldest Medal

The Purple Heart: America’s Oldest Medal

Did you know that the Purple Heart is America’s oldest military award? In 1782, although the Revolutionary War was basically over and peace talks were happening in Paris, Gen. George Washington needed a way to quell the talk of rebellion. Congress was running out of money after years of war […]

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Faith, fortitude: USAG Rheinland-Pfalz celebrates 250 years of US Army chaplains

Faith, fortitude: USAG Rheinland-Pfalz celebrates 250 years of US Army chaplains

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Religious Support Office hosted the 250th U.S. Army Chaplain Corps Anniversary Community Fair at Pulaski Park July 30 to commemorate the heritage of U.S. Army Chaplain Corps. More than 250 community members attended the event, which featured historical exhibits, wellness resources, interactive displays and family activities. […]

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City of Wiesbaden Fire Department showcases bilingual emergency dispatch capabilities, garrison coordination

City of Wiesbaden Fire Department showcases bilingual emergency dispatch capabilities, garrison coordination

WIESBADEN – On June 24, Col. Troy Danderson, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, visited the City of Wiesbaden’s Fire Department for a routine information exchange and to discuss current capabilities with interim Fire Chief Dirk Schwarz and U.S. liaison officer Sven Janneck. The City of Wiesbaden Fire Department is […]

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Livin’ on a prayer: Chaplain preaches on resilience to 521AMOW

Livin’ on a prayer: Chaplain preaches on resilience to 521AMOW

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Community, Events

Unterwegs – August 15, 2025

DEIDESHEIMER WEINKERWE (WINE FEST) AUG. 15 – 19, TOWN CENTER, DEIDESHEIM Deidesheim Wine Festival: A highlight in the Palatinate wine festival calendar! At this special wine festival, wineries open their picturesque courtyards, and Bahnhofstraße becomes the “Woigass,” stretching from the train station to the historic market square. Wine stalls selling […]

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Community Events - August 15, 2025

Community Events – August 15, 2025

Thursday Night Comedy Show Recently awarded Best Standup Comedian at the Cleveland Comedy Festival, Prateek Srivastava headlines the Thursday Comedy Show Aug. 21 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Feature Comedian is Shivani Davé, who is a NYC-based stand-up comic.   Special guest […]

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ABC in KMC: Wasser marsch!

ABC in KMC: Wasser marsch!

Walking around downtown Kaiserslautern, you’ve probably noted a number of fountains. Some rather simple, others more elegant, but all offering sprinkling water for a cool refreshment during sunny summer temperatures. Did you know that there are 41 fountains within the whole city? Sixteen of them are in the city center […]

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