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The night from April 30 to May 1 is known as “Walpurgisnacht,” so beware the “witches” are out there! It is not considered an official holiday but is still a noteworthy event for reasons that will become clear in a second. In German folklore Walpurgisnacht is heavily linked to witchcraft […]

Sophia Pinero, 2025 Military Child of the Year for the Air Force, has learned to embrace life following the death of her father in 2023 after he served his country for 17 years. Sophia, now 17, was 15 years old when her father, Master Sgt. Anthony Pinero, passed away tragically. […]

Third Air Force and Kaiserslautern Military Community Commander, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, visited the German American Community Office and Villa Winzig Day Care in Kaiserslautern, April 10. While at the GACO, Moga met with Mr. Thomas Meschkat, Head of the Local National Works’ Council for Ramstein Air Base, to discuss […]

German Labor Day – “Tag der Arbeit” May 1 “Tag der Arbeit,” usually simply referred to as “Maifeiertag” (May holiday), has its origins in the labor union movements of the late 1880’s. Just like American Labor Day, the day is now used to celebrate the achievements of workers past and […]

The Better Opportunities for Single Servicemembers program isn’t just about activities, it’s about impact to Soldiers. Built on three core pillars — quality of life, community service and recreation — BOSS empowers single Soldiers by developing partnerships and providing support both on- and -off post. BOSS gives Soldiers opportunities to […]