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Mark Your Calendar — July 14, 2017

Events The Atlantic Academy will hold a brown bag luncheon as part of their ongoing series of events on entrepreneurship noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at their event location, Lauterstrasse 2 in Kaiserslautern. The luncheon titled “Challenges and Opportunities of Starting a Business in Germany” is for those who are […]

July 13, 2017 ×

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Pool safety and etiquette

Pool safety and etiquette

by Azure Hall
contributing writer

Nothing is more refreshing on a hot summer’s day than a dip in cool, clear water. While the KMC is a bit landlocked, the surrounding areas offer a number of pools to help you beat the summer heat. It is important, however, to remain safe and courteous when visiting local […]

July 6, 2017 ×

Features, Sports

Kaiserslautern boys claim European championship

Kaiserslautern boys claim European championship

by Thomas Warner
contributing writer
Photos by Hanne Robinson

Countless hours of team and individual work paid off when Kaiserslautern High School went undefeated and won the boys’ 2017 European Soccer Championship last month. Kaiserslautern beat rival Ramstein High 3-1 in the Euros’ title game and a celebration followed which was four years in the making. The Department of […]

July 6, 2017 ×

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Everyone wins with volunteer work

Everyone wins with volunteer work

by Azure Hall
contributing writer

Adjusting to life in a new area can be difficult. When people move, they leave behind their communities and their connections. This disconnect can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness, loss of sense of purpose, or stunted professional development. One possible answer to all of these problems is volunteer […]

July 6, 2017 ×

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Being a good sponsor

Being a good sponsor

by Katie F. Boltuch
contributing writer

While many of us grow accustomed to or just accept the fact that they’ll be moving every two, three, or four years, it can still be incredibly stressful. According to a study from Worldwide Employee Relocation Council, moving is the third most stressful event in life, following death and divorce. […]

July 6, 2017 ×

Features, News

Take Note — June 30, 2017

Retire in Germany briefing The Next Retire In Germany Briefing will be conducted 1 to 3 p.m. July 28 in Bldg. 2120, room 105, on Ramstein. The 86 AW Retiree Activities Office, Customs Office, TRICARE and the VA, will be briefing. To register for the briefing contact the RAO at […]

June 29, 2017 ×

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“A lot of times in life we grow up with one ideal and one way of understanding the world. That’s comfortable for us. Sometimes we have to challenge ourselves to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes. For a big part of my life, I grew accustomed to act like the few other gay people in my small Central American town, never “too gay,” never “open” and never speaking about sexuality. Homosexuality in any form was greeted with insults and many times violence, which I sadly had my fair share of. Perhaps, we could gain a different perspective on life and learn more. Instead of disregarding the gay lifestyle and the gay ideals, how about taking a step forward and put yourself in our shoes? Maybe understand what it means to be a gay person. I continue to celebrate pride, so that youth who went through what I had to, or worse, can also one day have the pleasure of feeling loved, feeling accepted and feeling free.” — Staff Sgt. Jose Echaverry, left, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron central storage supervisor 
“I believe celebrating LGBT and being a part of pride is important because you’re celebrating who you are, the history and understanding the people that went before you and have fought for your rights. We’re still standing up for our rights of who we are, who we believe we are.” — Senior Airman Sean Echaverry, right, 86th Medical Squadron surgical technician

Ramstein recognizes LGBT Pride

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

“The struggles, sacrifices, and successes among the LGBT community continue to shape our history and remind us to uphold tolerance and justice for all. Integrity and respect are fundamental qualities of our military and civilian culture. As we celebrate the diversity of the total force, we honor all who have answered the call to serve, and their unwavering commitment to our shared mission. During the month of June, let us celebrate the diversity of the DoD workforce and rededicate ourselves to equity, dignity, and respect for all.” – A.M. Kurta, performing the duties of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, 2017 DoD LGBT Pride Month Memo.

June 29, 2017 ×

Features, Lifestyle

Community Corner — June 30, 2017

Airman & Family Readiness Center MONDAY » A&FRC Closed: Family Day TUESDAY » A&FRC Closed: Independence Day WEDNESDAY » Newcomers Base INTRO: 7:30 a.m. to noon, Ramstein Enlisted Club THURSDAY » Pre-Separation Briefing: 9 a.m. to noon, A&FRC JULY 7 » Reintegration Briefing: 9 a.m. to noon, IDRC » Blended […]

June 29, 2017 ×

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Mark Your Calendar — June 30, 2017

Events » The city of Kirchheimbolanden and Lebenshilfe Westpfalz, an association for disabled people, will present “Encounters in Arts,” a music and theater fest with performances by magicians, dancers, musicians and circus artists starting at 6 p.m. July 7 and 2 p.m. July 8 in the Schlossgarten (Palace Garden) in […]

June 29, 2017 ×

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School Liasion Officers connect KMC

School Liasion Officers connect KMC

by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Parents are their children’s biggest advocate, and when families are transitioning between schools, it’s important for parents and guardians to speak up and know what their children need.

June 23, 2017 ×
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