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  • 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

  • Taking care of our spouses helps our Airmen serve

    For most military spouses, having their loved one deployed can be very stressful. Receiving support during the rough times can make all the difference. The Airmen and Family Readiness Center is there to help in times of need. They offer information about everything from the Key Spouses to the Play

  • 'Little Teeth Big Smiles' keeps children grinning

    A young boy runs the toothbrush under the water then applies the toothpaste and begins to brush his teeth in circular motions, just like the dentist taught him. On his tiptoes and outstretched, he can barely see his reflection as he opens wide to brush his back teeth."The lady told me to make sure I

  • Cookin' it up for Thanksgiving

    For many Airmen here at Ramstein, living overseas during the holidays can be very lonely and a homemade meal can be a great boost for their morale. The Rheinland Inn Dining Facility staff showed their appreciation by providing a Thanksgiving meal for Airmen and their families Nov. 22."We've been

  • Roller Girls of the Apocalypse: Skating with a vengeance

    The words, "Bridge! Bridge! Bridge!" rings in their ears as the bout begins, immediately they get into formation and brace themselves.The opposing jammer tries to sneak through the pack of girls who are dead set on keeping her out. Elbows fly, girls are shoved and penalties are called.The smell of

  • Hey, Shirt! Got a minute?

    Bringing one's abilities, knowledge and talents to help Airmen is what most first sergeants would say their primary duty is -- being someone for Airmen to look up to and emulate is a bonus."I get the opportunity to be in a position where I have to be an example for my Airmen," said Senior Master

  • Fan anticipation grows prior to Armed Forces Classic

    Airmen and their families are eagerly awaiting the Armed Forces Classic basketball game here, Nov. 9.The Michigan State Spartans take on the University of Connecticut Huskies in the opening game of the 2012 NCAA men's basketball regular season. This is the first NCAA men's basketball game to be