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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 – 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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435 CRG strengthen interoperability with allies, partners during Agile Bison 25-2
Exercise Agile Bison at Koszalin, Poland, Sept. 12, gave a realistic approach to strategic mobility and agile air operations, ensuring U.S. forces and NATO Allies remain ready to handle threats in any possible conflict.
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ABC in KMC: Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Oct. 3, 2025, marks the 35th anniversary of the reunification of the Federal Republic of Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Based on the Potsdam Agreement signed in August 1945 at the end of World War II, Germany was divided into four sectors governed by the […]
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A LIFE OF SERVICE: Chief Master Sergeant O’Connor concludes 39-year career with final deployment in Germany
The average age of a U.S. service member is just 28 years old. Chief Master Sgt. Patrick O’Connor has been in uniform longer than most of today’s military has been alive. After nearly four decades of continuous service — first as a combat engineer in the U.S. Army and later […]
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Army Medical Service Corps Officer follows father’s footsteps, forges own path in Army career
U.S. Army Capt. Tyler Sprunger, an Army Medical Service Corps officer and son of retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Sprunger, former command sergeant major for U.S. Army Medical Command, is carving his own distinguished path in the Army. He is building upon a legacy of service while forging his […]
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435 Construction, Training Squadron celebrates 75-year legacy
The 435th Construction and Training Squadron hosted a ceremony celebrating their 75th anniversary at the CTS compound, Sep. 19. The squadrons’ legacy began in 1950 as the 7329th Labor Service Unit comprised of only civilians. “With its original home at Rhein Main Air Base, and what is now Frankfurt Airport, […]
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Community food show, food service management board provide valuable avenue for informational exchange
An Army marches on its stomach, and the 405th Army Field Support Brigade and Army Food Program understand this well. Recently, the 405th AFSB’s food service team conducted a Food Service Management Board in conjunction with a community food show. To better provide a valuable avenue for the exchange of […]
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Unterwegs – October 3, 2025
DAY OF GERMAN REUNIFICATION OCT. 3 – GERMAN NATIONAL HOLIDAY Friday, Oct 3, marks the 35th anniversary of German reunification. All stores and public offices will be closed to observe the holiday. Also see ABC in KMC page 15. KERWE (VILLAGE FESTS) OCTOBER Reuschbach: Oct. 3 – 6, Spesbach: Oct. […]








