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  • USAFE Band: setting the tone

    Nine different ensembles make up the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band who harness the power of music to inspire long lasting impressions, support the global Air Force mission and increase Airmen morale."We perform musical events from major command level down to the squadron level," said Tech. Sgt.

  • Caller number three, you're on the air

    Those voices heard on the radio come from people with different backgrounds, ranks and ages. They greet listeners on their way to work, during those slow moments throughout work and on their way home."We get the opportunity to provide accurate, entertaining and factual information to the military

  • Alterations keeps KMC looking sharp

    The Bablon Alterations shop here might be tiny, but it serves a huge purpose. As the only alterations shop on base, the staff stays busy by helping more than 54,000 military personnel and their families here in the Kaiserslautern Military Community."We have roughly 150 members of the KMC coming in

  • It's beginning to feel a lot like Fitmas

    The winter holidays are a time for family and feasting for many around the Kaiserslautern Military Community. However, it can also be a time to win the war against those extra holiday pounds with the aide of the Southside Fitness Center and their Fitmas program.The Fitmas program started Dec. 1 and

  • Bringing up the Gulfstream

    Responding to a malfunctioning jack, the crashed, damaged, and disabled aircraft recovery team executes an extremely sensitive procedure in order to avoid potential damage to one of seven C-20 Gulfstream aircraft in the Air Force. The black rubber aircraft lifting bags are used to lift the aircraft

  • Seasonal adventures with Outdoor Recreations

    The 86th Force Support Squadron's Outdoor Recreation is providing some outstanding travel and adventuring opportunities in the months of December and January. "We offer these trips as a service to the military community at large," said Nicholas Erhardt, outdoor recreation assistant. "It's a healthy

  • Music brings communities together during Christmas markets

    Christmas markets can be found throughout Germany and host various food and beverage vendors while also providing entertainment. The local market, in downtown Kaiserslautern is no exception. Dec. 6, city members kicked off the festivities with entertainment from American and German choirs and

  • Shining a light on ‘SAD’

    What are some thoughts that go through your mind when you think about the winter months?As it gets darker and colder, some people tend to get a little sadder than in the bright, sunny days."Seasonal affective disorder is a variant of major depressive disorder where the depressive episodes show up

  • Project Rudolph gives back to fellow heroes

    A gentleman sits in an uncomfortable chair at the airport waiting for the plane to board. It's nearly Christmas and he is heading downrange again. While thinking about his family, the smiles on his kids' faces as they play with their new toys, he hears a voice. "Merry Christmas, sir," said a woman

  • Workin' on your creative side

    The 86th Force Support Squadron provides Airmen and their families multiple avenues of entertainment. One example is the Arts and Crafts center, which has multiple classes and other opportunities to express creativity. "We have a multitude of shops and classes for service members and their families