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April 19 5:47 p.m.: An Airman reported a major traffic accident after the Airman was forced off the road by an unknown driver who was driving in the middle of the road. Damage was done to the Airman’s vehicle but there were no reported injuries. April 20 8:50 p.m.: An […]

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General McQuistion visits battalion field kitchen site

General McQuistion visits battalion field kitchen site

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Commentary

Proper supervision ensures child safety

by Capt. Erika Best
Ramstein Family Advocacy Program

According to Safe Kids USA, March 8 marked the first child-related
vehicular tragedy of the year when a mother came out of work only to
realize she had left her 6-year-old daughter in the car.

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Commentary

Ramstein Honor Guard - Honor, dignity, pride!

Ramstein Honor Guard – Honor, dignity, pride!

by Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon
86th Airlift Wing commander

Ramstein Honor Guard

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Ramstein’s JMPC open for business

Ramstein’s JMPC open for business

by Airman 1st Class Ciara M. Travis
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

After final completion in December 2010, the new and improved Joint
Mobility Processing Center and Installation Deployment Readiness Center
has opened offering a more efficient deployment process for the entire
KMC.

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Four-legged defenders

Four-legged defenders

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Do you need to get away? Take a day trip to a city nearby

Do you need to get away? Take a day trip to a city nearby

Being stationed in Germany has some of
the greatest perks, such as excellent food, beautiful countryside and
long weekends to enjoy it all. To some, trying to decide on a place to
visit on these weekends can seem a bit daunting, but here is a list of a
few destinations within no more than a few hours’ drive from the KMC.

April 22, 2011 ×

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Easter Egg Hunt Contest!

To enter the contest and see a list of prizes, pick up a copy of the Kaiserslautern American. Can you find the easter eggs? As a treat for our readers, the Kaiserslautern American is putting on an Easter Egg Hunt Contest. For today’s Special Holiday Edition, local businesses have donated […]

April 22, 2011 ×

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Can’t wait till October? Enjoy Spring Fest now!

Can’t wait till October? Enjoy Spring Fest now!

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

Do you love Oktoberfest, but just can

April 22, 2011 ×

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From burning wheels  to sacred water - Easter traditions in Germany

From burning wheels to sacred water – Easter traditions in Germany

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

Easter is a happy time. After a long winter, nature is finally in full
bloom. During this time, children wait for the Easter bunny, people
combine their free days to make a long weekend and school is out for at
least a couple of days. In the Christian tradition, it is also the
finale of Lent season. Needless to say, next to Christmas, Easter is
Germany

April 22, 2011 ×