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Mark Your Calendar — April 21, 2017

KMC Events » The Fire Wings, KMC Firefighters on Motorcycles, will offer their first tour to Madenburg castle ruins in Eschbach, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Sunday. Interested motorcycle drivers will meet at 10 a.m. at the big parking lot near the intersection leading to Ramstein West Gate. The second tour this year is scheduled […]

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Community Corner — April 21, 2017

Airman & Family Readiness Center For more information or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. MONDAY   » Transition GPS Workshop- Retirees: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC » Ramstein Spouses Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Transition GPS Workshop- Retirees: […]

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Man on the street: What is your favorite thing to do here during springtime?

Man on the street: What is your favorite thing to do here during springtime?

Interviews and photos by Thomas Warner
Contributing writer
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What is Earth Day?

What is Earth Day?

by Katie F. Boltuch
Contributing writer

April 22 marks the anniversary of a movement started in 1970. Author Rachel Carson wrote Silent Spring. A book that brought to light some major environmental changes as well as important factors about public health. Awareness led to concern and eventually people started asking questions, particularly politicians. Shortly after Carson’s […]

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Fests, concerts, and more!

Fests, concerts, and more!

by Katie F. Boltuch
Contributing writer

If you want a change from the beer and wine festivals, you are in luck. There are plenty of alternative festivals and activities. For the most part, all festivals, activities, and concerts listed are within a few hours of the KMC area. Enjoy! Music Festivals I love a good fest, […]

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From our perspective

From our perspective

by Katie F. Boltuch
Contributing writer

Around this time last year, I published a piece about military spouses. All contributors were female. But there are two sides to every story. I felt I would be remiss if I didn’t provide the other viewpoint that is often forgotten – the perspective of the male military spouse. There […]

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Kieler Woche — Summer  Festival

Kieler Woche — Summer Festival

by Katie F. Boltuch
Contributing writer

“I’m sailing away, set an open course for the virgin sea…” If you are now singing STYX’s ‘Come Sail Away,’ you’re welcome. And now you’re asking yourself, ‘how great would it be to actually be on a boat?’ If you’re now singing ‘I’m On a Boat’ by The Lonely Island, you’re welcome […]

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Historic German Getaways

Historic German Getaways

by Rachel Plachta
Contributing writer

Germany is a nation rife with history, and each city and village has its own story to tell. From ancient Roman cities to cities that played major roles in religion, technology, and war, this list of five historic German adventures will be sure to tickle the fancy of any history […]

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Holland Tulip Festival  is in full bloom

Holland Tulip Festival is in full bloom

Story and photo by Azure Hall
Contributing writer

After opening on March 23, Keukenhof offers its 68th annual tulip festival in Holland. Keukenhof, also known as the Garden of Europe, is one of the world’s largest flower gardens. This garden is home to the most well-known tulip festival in the world. This colorful Dutch festival is located in […]

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Springtime Crafts – What to do once you’ve dyed all the eggs

Springtime Crafts – What to do once you’ve dyed all the eggs

by Azure Hall
Contributing writer

The Easter holiday means Spring Break and children home from school. Rather than give them over to the television, spend this break being creative with the little ones. These spring-themed crafts are fun to create for the whole family helping you bond and reconnect at the same time. Egg Carton […]

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