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Kaiserslautern American
August 9, 2013
ZOM B I E R U N KMC members ran for their lives and charity, when zombies started appearing near the Southside Fitness Center Aug. 3 on Ramstein. Participants of the 5-kilometer Zombie Run dashed, dodged and darted past volunteers infected by a zombie plague to raise money for the St. Nikolaus Kinderheim in Landstuhl. Runners were 6 years old to 65 years old. The Zombie Run included prizes included prizes for the top 15 finishers and a unique experience for all those that competed and managed to survive the onslaught of zombies converging on and covering the path to victory.
Photos by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart
School Notes Meet the new chaplain Chaplain (Capt.) Henry Jenkins is a Protestant chaplain who pastors the Vogelweh Gospel Service and supports personnel of the 86th Airlift Wing and their families with the delivery of ministry to ensure the free exercise of religion. Jenkins is endorsed by the United Methodist Church. As the largest installation in the KMC, Ramstein’s Chaplain Corps extends their service footprint to support surrounding military installations and their families. The services offered include programs for children, teens and adults.
Furlough cancellation
According to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, effective immediately, furloughs have been cancelled for Department of Defense Education Activity instructional and support staff on 10-month contracts. These members were subject to ďŹ ve days of furloughs in order to ensure a creditable year of schooling for students. Now the teaching year will not be reduced at all.
New student orientation
Ramstein High School will be hosting a new student orientation from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 22. Students will be afforded the opportunity to tour the school, learn important information about the school and even receive a free lunch. Families can contact Ramstein High School at 480-6951 or 06371-47-6951 for more information.