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  • Service members search for more than gold

    They wake in the early hours of the morning to go out to their site. They set up screening stations, and for the next six to eight hours, they withstand the changing weather as they search through tons of dirt one bucket at a time.

  • DoDEA, local schools strengthen partnerships

    The eleven Department of Defense Education Activity schools in the KMC have the unique opportunity to engage with local German schools and villages. These engagements not only improve the overall quality of education for our children, but also foster a better understanding of, and relationship with,

  • Nurses, technicians recognized during appreciation week

    Nurses and technicians were recognized all over the world for their hard work, dedication and sacrifices they make on a daily basis to selflessly care for their patients during the Nurses and Technician Appreciation Week May 6 through 13.

  • Crew chief instructor starts up newcomers

    Engines roar, pilots get situated and loadmasters secure cargo all while maintenance teams are ensuring each and every aircraft are prepped and ready for a safe flight, around-the-clock, day and night. Tech. Sgt. Roscoe Tamondong, 86th Maintenance Group NCO in-charge instructor element, ensures the

  • Chalking up our anxiety, separated from family

    Azmeralda Poole pushes the chalk down on the ground and draws two dots inside a circle, cracking a grin as she sketches a smiling face. She points to her creation as she looks up at Nicole Flores, her Vogelweh Elementary School counselor."This is me. I'm happy right now!"Flores smiles and consoles

  • Airman strives to serve, honor, challenge self

    Some days she's practicing precision and bearing while holding a flag. Other days, she's greeting customers and sorting their mail. Regardless of what challenge she's taking on, she embraces it with full force.Twenty-seven year old Airman 1st Class Kara Woods, 86th Communications Squadron postal

  • 786th FSS FAC keeps Airmen fit to fight

    As part of the overall Airman concept, each individual is required to complete a fitness assessment at least once a year. In order to be fit for the mission, these tests are crucial to the Air Force's success.Though these assessments may be nerve-wracking and stressful for some, what many people may

  • Don’t Underestimate German Beer

    One of the many joys of living in Germany is the opportunity to sample a variety of German beer.  Those that are connoisseurs have probably had  wheat beers such as the "Weizenbier" or "Hefeweizen," pale beers, "Altbier" or "Pilsener," or dark beers, "Bock" or "Dunkles."  But what many Americans may

  • Motorcyclists spring into right mindset

    As the year rolls into spring, so too will many of the motorcycle riders in the Kaiserslautern Military Community as they come out to enjoy a ride in the warmer weather.In preparation for the increased presence of riders, the 86th Airlift Wing Safety office held a pre-season motorcycle safety

  • Bowling for supervision, leadership w/ ‘The Huddle’

    The cracking sounds of bowling pins being violently struck and shuffled to the back of the lane are a fitting background noise as a small group of young Airmen receive drops of wisdom from several senior enlisted visitors.One of the guests to stop by the senior NCO-led, monthly meeting, nicknamed