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Capt. Spanky in the German capital

Capt. Spanky in the German capital

by Capt. Spanky

Hello all! Capt. Spanky here with another review from an amazing adventure.

August 7, 2014 ×

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Park in Freisen turns into stage for medieval market

Park in Freisen turns into stage for medieval market

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Natur Wild Park Freisen will hold its 14th Medieval Market Saturday and Sunday. On a meadow area of about 60,000 square meters, about 400 tents will be put up to house approximately 2,000 actors.

July 31, 2014 ×

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Bikers, hikers enjoy car-free road Sunday

Bikers, hikers enjoy car-free road Sunday

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 20th car-free adventure day in the Lauter Valley, “Autofreies Lautertal,” will take place 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

July 31, 2014 ×

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Courtesy photosThe New Orleans Preachers from France open and close out the festival Saturday at Nanstein Castle.

Burg Jazz

Courtesy of Unnerhaus Culture Club

Nanstein Castle in Landstuhl will be the stage for the traditional international Burg Jazz music festival today and Saturday.

July 24, 2014 ×

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Courtesy photosJugglers present their skills during the medieval fest in Annweiler.

Annweiler honors Richard the Lionheart with festival

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Annweiler will celebrate its 10th medieval fest to honor Richard the Lionheart of Brittany today to Sunday.

July 24, 2014 ×

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Courtesy photoBaumholder Army Outdoor Recreation now offers all-terrain vehicle tours on the weekends. The ATV tours take riders through the beautiful Baumholder scenery and the surrounding areas.

Baumholder offers weekend ATV tours

by Kelley Burell
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation marketing volunteer

Spend a beautiful summer weekend exploring the Baumholder area in an unconventional way by speeding around on an all-terrain vehicle.

July 17, 2014 ×

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Courtesy photosFreinsheim’s town wall fest is surrounded by Baroque buildings. The festival begins at 5 p.m. today, noon Saturday and Sunday, and 4 p.m. Monday.

Freinsheim hosts town wall fest

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The historical wine-growing village of Freinsheim will celebrate its annual “Stadtmauerfest,” or town wall fest, today through Monday.

July 17, 2014 ×

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Courtesy photosLes Grooms entertains guests throughout the City of Kaiserslautern during the festival today to Sunday.

‘Alles Muss Raus!’

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Kaiserslautern’s city center will be the stage for a unique street theater festival today to Sunday.

July 17, 2014 ×

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The view of the south side of Porta Nigra, Latin for “Black Gate,” in Trier, Germany, is a beautiful site to see. For just a few euro, tourists can explore the gate.

Trier: ‘Oldest city in Germany’ still entices travelers

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. R.J. Biermann
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Porta Nigra, the Basilica of Our Lady Cathedral and imperial baths are just a few of the must-see attractions in Trier, Germany, and they’re only a short walk from one another.

July 10, 2014 ×

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Photo by Senior Airman Jonathan StefankoAttendees enjoy carnival rides during “The Rockin’ 4th” celebration July 4 on Ramstein. The celebration was held at the Ramstein Enlisted Club and offered many activities, including live music, children’s activities, carnival rides, food specialties, a Ferris wheel, fireworks and much more.

Ramstein celebrates Fourth of July

           

July 10, 2014 ×
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