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  • Pump it up!

    Men and women from all branches gather from around the Kaiserslautern Military Community for the bi-annual Bench Press Competition. The event was hosted by the Southside Fitness Center here, with each individual participating for the coveted title.Congratulations to Tech. Sgt. Roderick Johnson,

  • It's mail time!

    The post offices around the Kaiserslautern Military Community play a vital role in linking Airmen to their family and friends. During the holiday season the rush of mail was at its highest. To help alleviate the pressure of the holiday mail rush, the post offices looked for extra volunteers."It's

  • Mixed Martial Arts, competing through dedication and training

    Airmen around base use various outlets to better themselves physically. Some workout with friends, others play sports. But some Airmen, like Tech. Sgt. Jerry Nelson, 603rd Air Operations Center personnel Recovery Controller, simply beat people up.He does this by practicing and competing in mixed

  • C-130J gets a new engine

    Members of the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to change an engine on a C-130J, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 18, 2012. The engine was damaged by a metal fragment and will take around eight hours to repair. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Caitlin O-Neil-McKeown)

  • 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