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  • Ramstein Airman defends deployed base

    During a recent insurgent attack on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, an Airman deployed from the 86th Security Forces Squadron used his training and quick reactions to protect himself and the lives of his fellow servicemembers.On the morning of May 19, Airman 1st Class Garrett Zeising assumed his post

  • Motorcycle safety awareness month

    In Germany, many people enjoy the warm weather during summer months by taking a ride on their new Harley, Suzuki, Honda or other two-wheeled vehicle of choice. Motorcycles can be a fun way to see the sights of the local area, but they can also be a hazard to you and others. The month of May is

  • Germans observe religious holiday Thursday

    Roman-Catholics in Germany celebrate "Fronleichnam," or Corpus Christi Day Thursday. It's a religious 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 closed in Rheinland-Pfalz,

  • Lifestyles: Concert season starts in Volkspark

    The City of Kaiserslautern starts its traditional park concert season Sunday in Volkspark. Swinging Voices, a young choir, Südpfalz Brass, a brass music ensemble, and Südpfalzlerchen, a children's and youth choir from Herxheim will present the opening concert from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. under the motto

  • Lifestyles: May carnival starts today in Kaiserslautern

    The Kaiserslautern May carnival called "Maikerwe" starts today on the Messeplatz fairgrounds. For a total of 11 days, through June 7, more than 140 ride owners and vendors offer their attractions, merchandise and food specialties in the giant "amusement city." Maikerwe is known as the biggest folks

  • 100 jumps make for an exciting AF career

    As a reporter, I just know some interviews are going to make a great story. Pulling into a parking space at the 435th Contingency Response Group building to interview the commander, I knew I was in for one of those great stories. What gave me that clue? Parked in the commander's spot in front of the

  • LIFESTYLES: Germans to observe Pentecost

    Germans observe "Pfingsten," or Pentecost, May 23 and 24. The religious fest takes its name from the Greek word "pentekoste" which means 50th. Christians celebrate Pentecost, also called Whitsun, the 50th day after Easter, because they believe that's when God sent down His Holy Spirit.After

  • LIFESTYLES: Japanese Garden celebrates anniversary

    The Japanese Garden in Kaiserslautern celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. It opened its doors in April 2000, the same time the state of Rheinland-Pfalz conducted its first state garden fair, the Garden Fair Kaiserslautern. Ever since, both gardens open and close the same day each year."The

  • Club 100: Stay active, watch eating habits

    Every month, Kaiserslautern Military Community members who score a perfect 100 (testing in all categories) on their official Air Force Fitness Assessment are recognized with a certificate or letter of recognition and have their picture displayed in the base paper. Last month, we highlighted a member

  • Ramstein/KMC Readies for Information Assurance Awareness Program Inspection

    Preparations continue at Ramstein Air Base for the upcoming Information Assurance Awareness Program inspection taking place June 14th through July 2nd. Every organization of Team Ramstein/KMC plays an integral part in the success of the inspection.As the United States Air Force relies more and more