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  • Ramstein postal workers prove delivering mail is mission critical

    Military members have often been accused of having their own language. Terms like "PT test" and "retreat" are words you hear if you hang out at a military base. When an Airman refers to mission critical, they are usually talking about a piece of equipment. But what makes a piece of equipment or a

  • Talent shines at Apollo Night

    "MOVE! Get out the way, get out the way, get out the way," is what contestants at Apollo Night do not want to hear coming from the DJ's booth. Once they hear that song, their time is up.Though this Apollo night is a spinoff of the original Amateur Night at the Apollo that debuted in 1934, it

  • Getting guests behind the wheel

    Summer in Germany presents unique travel opportunities, not only for those stationed here, but for visiting family members and friends as well. However, if guests plan on driving a United States Amy Europe-plated vehicle during their stay, they must receive proper documentation beforehand ― the

  • LIFESTYLES: Altstadtfest returns to Kaiserslautern July 1-3

    The historical part of Kaiserslautern, called the "Altstadt," will turn into a party zone for the annual Altstadtfest July 1 to 3. For three days and two nights, Steinstrasse and its side streets will be one giant open-air area that will lure more than 150,000 visitors.Kaiserslautern's lord mayor,

  • Get through tick season bite-free

    Summer is here and as the weather warms up, we become more active. The bad news is so do ticks. Ticks are arachnids, closely related to spiders and scorpions. Ticks are also carriers of several diseases, including anaplasmosis, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, as

  • LIFESTYLES: Otterberg celebrates spring fest

    Since the middle of the 18th century, every two years, Otterberg celebrates a spring fest. This year, it will begin June 18 and ends June 20 .The local mayor and Spring Queen Laura I. will officially open the event at 7 p.m. June 18, in front of the Abbey Church. The inthronement of the spring queen

  • Corpus Christi Day is Thursday

    Thursday is a religous holiday, "Fronleichnam," or Corpus Christi Day. Roman-Catholics in Germany and Europe celebrate the church fest, which is observed 10 days after Pentecost. In some but not all German states, Fronleichnam is an official holiday. Stores, banks and official institutions are

  • Airmen experience teamwork in the Alps

    Looking for something a little different to do with your weekend? Want to get out and see a side of Europe that's a little off the beaten path and at the same time have some fun while getting to know your co-workers outside the shop? Last month, 10 members from the 86th Medical Operations Squadron,

  • Adventure trip offers fun for the whole family

    The village of Stahlberg in the Donnersberg area will host this year's family event "Adenture trip Moscheltal" 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 12.Stahlberg and other communities located in the valley called Moscheltal will offer a diversified entertaining program including former craftsmanship