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‘Oil doctors’ keep engines running
The Army Oil Analysis Program lab on Kleber Kaserne works every day to increase readiness and lower maintenance costs while also helping to protect the environment. AOAP is part of a Department of Defense-wide effort to predict equipment component failures and lubricant conditions by testing oil samples from vehicles, generators, […]
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Community Corner — July 14, 2017
Airman & Family Readiness Center MONDAY » First Duty Station Officers – Financial Class: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC » Want to Learn about VA Benefits? Briefing: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC TUESDAY » Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 10 a.m., IDRC » Pre-Separation Counseling Tele-conference (GSU’s only): 9 to 11:30 […]
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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 […]
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Pool safety and etiquette
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 […]
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Kaiserslautern boys claim European championship
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 […]
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Everyone wins with volunteer work
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 […]
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Being a good sponsor
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. […]








