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Photos by City of KaiserslauternThe October carnival features a large variety of rides today to Oct. 28 in Kaiserslautern.

October carnival starts today

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Messeplatz fairgrounds in Kaiserslautern will turn into a big amusement park today to Oct. 28, when the city sponsors its traditional “Oktoberkerwe,” or October carnival.

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Photo by Senior Airman Jose L. LeonTech. Sgt. Jason Crawford, 721st Aerial Port Squadron passenger service supervisor, launches a pumpkin during the second annual Pumpkin Chuckin’ competition Monday at Donnelly Park on Ramstein. The event was held in an effort to raise morale and promote esprit de corps within the KMC.

Pumpkin Chuckin’

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Enjoy Halloween night in KMC

Courtesy of 86th Security Forces Police

Trick-or-treaters are invited to come out and enjoy Halloween throughout the Ramstein, Vogelweh and Landstuhl family housing areas Oct. 31.

October 17, 2013 ×

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Photo by ADACMotorists have to be extremely careful when driving in fog. Speed should be reduced and lights must be turned on.

Watch out for danger on the roads this fall

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Motorists must be extremely careful during fall months by being aware of dangers on the road, including fog, storms, black ice and wildlife crossings.

October 10, 2013 ×

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Noel Meader, Stronger Families executive director, instructs facilitators on how to assist with troubled relationships Oct. 2 on Ramstein. Members from the chapel, Family Advocacy, the Airman & Family Readiness Center and other organizations from the KMC attended the facilitator training in order to sharpen their couple counseling skills.

USO programs help lift spirits

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Leon
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The USO hosted a Stronger Families Seminar for couples looking for help with their relationships
Oct. 3 and 4 on Ramstein.

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Courtesy photoNeustadt along the German Wine Street celebrates its annual wine harvest fest with a carnival, wine village, music and fest parade through Oct. 14.

Neustadt celebrates annual wine harvest fest

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Harvest time in Germany is also wine fest time. One of the highlights of the wine fest season is the annual German Wine Harvest Fest in Neustadt along the German Wine Street through Oct. 14.

October 3, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photo

Operation Rising Star competition a success

Courtesy of Erinn Forester
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation marketing assistant

More than 250 vocal supporters, friends and family members cheered, roared and clapped for their favorites at the 2013 Operation Rising Star competition held Sept. 20 at Armstrong’s Club in Kaiserslautern.

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Photo by Stefan LayesThe Ramstein Farmers Market will be set up in the center of town from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Stores offer Sunday shopping from 1 to 6 p.m.

Ramstein farmers market highlights regional, fresh products

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Public Affairs

The Rheinland-Pfalz Agricultural Chamber from Kaiserslautern will sponsor its annual farmers market Sunday in Ramstein-Miesenbach.

September 26, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoHikers walk through the vineyards near Freinsheim from one food station to the other during the culinary hike today to Sunday.

Vintners offer specialties on culinary hiking route

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The wine growing community of Freinsheim will offer a culinary hike on its wine-hiking trail today to Sunday.

September 19, 2013 ×

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Photo by Mark HeeterBrig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente (second from left), 86th Airlift Wing commander; Col. Bryan DeCoster (left), U.S. Army Baden-Württemberg commander; Anja Pfeiffer, Weilerbach Union Community mayor; and Rodenbach Deputy Mayor Ralf Schwarm (right) prepare to cut a ribbon marking the official opening of the Rodenbach Culinary Wandering Sept. 14. The annual event offers hikers an opportunity to enjoy the culinary specialties of local businesses and was well-attended despite inclement weather.

Rodenbach Culinary Wandering

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