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Eleven is the magic number when it comes to Karneval, also known as Fasching or Fastnacht. The eleventh day of the eleventh month, the eleventh hour and eleventh minute of the year mark the beginning of the “fifth season” as Germans and fans of the colorful and crazy festivities tend […]

KARNEVAL/FASTNACHT/FASCHING STARTING FEB. 12, GERMANY WIDE Thursday, Feb. 12. marks the beginning of the Karneval season in Germany. Thursday is referred to as “Altweiberfastnacht” (old wives’ Fastnacht), where witches steal the keys to the city hall and take over command for the weekend. There are celebrations throughout the weekend and […]

When a natural disaster strikes, infrastructure fails, or a crisis demands immediate action, there is only one squadron in all of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa that can establish or restore critical communications within 72 hours. As USAFE-AFAFRICA’s sole engineering installation squadron, the 1st Engineering Installation […]

Inside an operating room at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, the environment is quiet and controlled. Medical instruments are sprawled out with careful precision alongside the surgical team moving deliberately to prep the room. However, for Maj. Matthew Van Hoof, 86th Dental Squadron oral and maxillofacial surgeon, the work happening here […]

U.S. Army Col. Ekerette Akpan (left front row), command Nurse Executive for Medical Readiness Command, Europe was among a group of senior nursing leaders and clinicians from Medical Readiness Command, Europe, 30th Medical Brigade, Medical Department Activity Bavaria, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, and the Air Force 86th Medical Squadron who […]

Accidents happen, and in Germany, they can be expensive. Three essential but affordable insurances can save you and your loved ones from costly harm. Private Liability Insurance (Private Haftpflichtversicherung) One simple mistake can cost you thousands. If you accidentally injure someone or damage their property, private liability insurance covers the […]