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Community Events - October 17, 2025

Community Events – October 17, 2025

Trunkin’ Treats in Baumholder Register your trunk by Oct. 23 for the free Trunkin’ Treats on Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot in front of the Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 3105, and the Wagon Wheel Theater on Smith Barracks. Bring the entire […]

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron pose for a photo at the Wheel and Tire Shop at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 1. Despite being only a four-person team, the Wheel and Tire Shop repairs an average of 136 C-130J Super Hercules wheels each year, ensuring aircraft remain mission-ready to support operations across Europe and Africa.

Behind the scenes: Inside Ramstein’s Wheel and Tire Shop

A section of only four Airmen repairs an annual average of 136 aircraft wheels, supporting maintenance for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa operations.

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ABC in KMC: Once upon a pumpkin

ABC in KMC: Once upon a pumpkin

Most of us associate pumpkins with colorful foliage, the arrival of autumn, Halloween celebrations and jack-o’-lanterns, or even delicious pumpkin-based dishes. And, most of us will have some sort of a “pumpkin pal” during the colorful season. Nowadays, pumpkins come in all shapes and sizes, from very small to enormous, […]

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American traces in Homburg

American traces in Homburg

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated October 6 as German-American Day to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Germantown, Pennsylvania—the first German settlement in the United States. Later, in August 1987, he signed Proclamation No. 5719, encouraging Americans to honor the occasion through fitting ceremonies and activities. In early October of […]

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Just moved  to Germany? Got any questions?

Just moved to Germany? Got any questions?

We’re here to help! The German American Community Office is a free service for everyone in our wonderful KMC that helps with all questions relating to Americans living in Germany. Feel free to follow us on facebook/gacokaiserslautern to keep posted on current events! How to get in touch? Call us […]

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MP Field Training

MP Field Training

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From Wiesbaden to Ramstein: 80 years of USAFE

From Wiesbaden to Ramstein: 80 years of USAFE

On Sep. 28, , U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commemorated the 80th anniversary of its headquarters’ move from France to Wiesbaden, marking a pivotal moment in the history of U.S. airpower on the continent. Following the liberation of Paris on Aug. 25, 1944, United States Strategic […]

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US Soldiers pursue Army Expert Badges

US Soldiers pursue Army Expert Badges

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Unterwegs – October 10, 2025

LAUTRER OKTOBERFEST UNTIL OCT. 12, OPEL KREISEL PARKPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN-WEST Kaiserslautern is hosting an Oktoberfest for the first time. It will offer typical beer fest attractions, special family days and all proceeds will go to charity organizations. If you can’t make it to Munich, try out the “light version” right in […]

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Community, Events

Community Events - October 10, 2025

Community Events – October 10, 2025

Thursday Night Comedy Show An American based in London, Russell Hicks headlines the Thursday Comedy Show Oct. 16 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Feature Comedians are Erin Crouch, who has been producing and hosting comedy in the KMC since 2020, and Jack […]

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