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USO presents CJCS Holiday Tour Wednesday Courtesy of 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The United Service Organiz ations recently announced who would accompany the Chairman of the J oint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. J oseph F. Dunford J r., during this year’s Holiday Tour when it comes to Ramstein Wednesday. The host of this year’s show is actress Eliz abeth a s e er a es a itc er ect, who will introduce the musical acts, which include: rocker Chris Daughtry and country singers Kyle J acobs, Brett J ames, and Billy Montana.

Stand-up comic Sydney Castillo and writer, direct r a i ai e es a et t erica er i r i e t e c e y Steven Wright and Heath Hembree, pitchers for the Boston Red Sox, will also be on the tour. The free show starts at 5 p.m. Wednesday. It will be held in Hangar 3 on Ramstein. Doors open at 3:30 a a issi is a rst c e, rst ser e basis. Beginning at 3 p.m., a shuttle bus will be available to bring people from Ramstein’s North Chapel parking lot to the show.

The annual Holiday Tour, a j oint venture between the USO and the Chairman of the J oint Chiefs of Staff, provides U.S. military personnel and their families with free entertainment and shows while as i i erica s i est ra i i itary cer a chance to interact with service members directly. If you have any q uestions regarding this year’s show, contact the 86th Force Support Sq uadron at 480-1701 or 06371-47-1701. The tour lineup and attendees are subj ect to change based on unforeseen circumstances. ee t s er r ers a e

NATO AWACS visits RAB, future discussed Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

An E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft assigned to the E-3A Component at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, taxis onto the Ramstein flightline Nov. 18. The NATO AWACS visited Ramstein in order to familiarize NATO Allied Air Command leadership with its capabilities, as the E-3A Component is scheduled to come under operational command of AIRCOM in fall 2016.

Evelyn, E-3A Component AWACS weapons controller a ter a cat r Though the unit will fall

directly under AIRCOM authority, the plan is to still operate out of Geilenkirchen. The E-3A Component is

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As part of its mission to enable theater and strategic airpower, Ramstein often acts as host to other U.S. and allied units and aircraft. On Nov. 18, Ramstein welcomed an E-3A Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft assigned to the E-3A Component at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, and its crew for a visit. The trip was initiated due to the NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Force’s organiz ational restructure, which is scheduled to transfer operational control of the E-3A Component to NATO Allied Air Command in fall 2016. “This is a special visit to interface with our new parent organiz ation to show them what we do and what e bri t t e t, sai U.S. Air Force Maj . Stephen

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How do you define success?

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by Lt. Col. Sean Finnan 86th Operations Support Squadron I read the book “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek a couple years ago. His thoughts on achievement vs. success particularly resonated with me. When talking about our careers, we often ask each other, “What do you want to be? ” or “What do you want to do? ” Although those are good q uestions, I believe the better q uestion is, “How do y e e s ccess t e e it r y r eers e e it r t e ir F rce syste e es it, b t y e e s ccess t ca be a i c t q uestion to answer. According to Sinek, the key to answering this q uestion is understanding the difference between achievement and success. We often confuse the two or use them interchangeably. But they are different, and their difference matters. “Achievement is something you reach or attain, like a goal. It is something tanib e, c ear y e e a eas rab e, Sinek says. Achievement is what we do. In the Air Force, achievement comes with getting promoted, winning awards, earning a degree, getting a j ob or posi-

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control and communication r erati s a assurance of allied nations. “The missions are very si i ar t at fle i t e ( U.S.) , the difference being the international environe t t at rea y sets AWACS apart as a really special unit,” Evelyn said. “There are not many units, other than headq uarters or staff units, that ( have) j oint coalition missions.” Evelyn made note of the opportunity the E-3A Component provides in

working with members from other countries, whose views on airpower are sometimes different than their own and eri e r t eir c tries experiences. “Working in the international environment and with our a ies is rea y t e c est t i ab t r i AWACS,” Evelyn said. The visit is scheduled to include tours of the AWACS a a fli t it ea ers t i e t e a rsthand perspective of the capabilities of the aircraft and unit in their task to create and maintain theater awareness.

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tion we want, or receiving a good report. We all want achievement. Achievement is the result of doing well. However, it is different than success. Success is i c t t eas re t is t ta ib e, because it is a sense; it is a belief, an ideal, a set of values or principles. According to Sinek, success “is a feeling or a state of being.” Achievement is what we do. Success is why we do it. t et c se , r ac ie ements are hugely important. What we do matters. Absolutely, be proud of what we do. However, Sinek says that “success comes when we wake up every day in that never-ending pursuit of why we do what we do.” “Those who never lose sight of why, no matter how little or how much they achieve, can inspire us. Those with the ability to never lose sight of why and also achieve the milestones that keep everyone focused in the right direction are the great leaders,” Sinek says. Great leaders “are in pursuit of why, they hold themselves accountable to how they do it, and what they do serves as the tangible proof of what they believe,” according to Sinek. I love this q uote by Theodore

Roosevelt because I think it captures this concept very well: “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” So, be in the arena, be the doer of deeds, know the triumph of high achievement. Do what you do well. But e e i y t, e e i y ai , y will have at least strived valiantly, dared greatly and spent yourself in a worthy cause, because you will have believed in yy e e it , as y a ai , y e e s ccess

Members of NATO Allied Air Command tour an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system Nov. 18 on Ramstein. The AWACS is assigned to the E-3A Component at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany. The E-3A Component is scheduled to fall under AIRCOM operational control in fall 2016.

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86th MDG welcomes winter with new clinic Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs In order to better provide care for patients this winter, the 86th Medical Group opened the new Cold and Allergy Clinic inside the Family Health Clinic recently on Ramstein. This new clinic is open from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday and is available for patients 12 to 65 years old. During the winter and spring seasons, the 86th MDG sees an increased volume of patients suffering from cough, congestion, runny nose, itchy eyes and other symptoms associated with cold and allergy season. This increased demand on services decreases the availability of appointments and reduces other patients’ ability to access care in a timely manner. In order to better accommodate this, the 86th MDG has put together a multidisciplinary team of medical experts to assess and treat those suffering from the discomfort associated with colds and allergies. Most patients with cold symptoms do not req uire a visit to the medical group as

there is no cure for the common cold, and the vast maj ority of patients with cough and cold symptoms will get better on their own within three t e ays e er, r some patients, the symptoms are severe enough to warrant a visit, and the Cold and Allergy Clinic will play a big role this season in providing that care. “In most cases, this will enable the patient to be seen within 24 hours or less when calling for an appointment for cold or allergy symptoms,” said Maj . Dara Warren, 86th Family Health Clinic clinical rse s a a e be e t, it will make more appointments available for other patients.” When a patient calls the Family Health Clinic to make an appointment, the clerk will ask a series of q uestions regarding their medical condition to determine if they are a good candidate for the Cold and Allergy Clinic. “The new clinic is a really good idea,” said Lt. Col. Lyn Patyski, U.S. Air Forces in r e i istrati e ce of the Courts legal advisor and operations law attorney and visitor at the clinic. “You no longer have to wait for an appointment, and it makes the whole process much faster.” The clinic is an extension

of Family Health and is composed of a team of medical technicians, nurses and pharmacists. By pooling resources, the clinic hopes to free up one week’s worth of a medical provider’s appointments in j ust over 10 hours. “This clinic is getting nurses back to what they do,” Warren said. “It’s getting them off the phones and able to see patients face to face. Instead of having to ask several q uestions over the phone, I can talk to my patients in person and sometimes even see answers to those q uestions j ust by looking at them.” With the addition of this new clinic, the 86th MDG has increased its ability to serve the Ramstein community during peak cold and allergy seasons. “This is the kind of innovation we are looking for in today’s Air Force,” said Col. Brent J ohnson, 86th MDG commander. “We need Airmen to pool resources, maximiz e skills and build e cie cies i t ay t ay operations in order to accomplish the multitude of mission demands we are facing.” For more information or to book an appointment at the Cold and Allergy Clinic, call the Appointment Line at 479-2273 or 06371-46-2273.

Staff Sgt. Megan Cotter, 86th Medical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of ambulance services, tells Maj. Courtney Wallace, Family Health Clinic clinical nurse, about the symptoms of a patient being seen at the Cold and Allergy Clinic Nov. 4 on Ramstein. The clinic was opened to help relieve the increased volume of patients brought to the Family Health Clinic suffering from symptoms associated with the winter and spring seasons.

Maj. Courtney Wallace, Family Health Clinic clinical nurse, feels for signs of inflammation for Col. James Stephenson, 86th Medical Operations Squadron commander, at the Cold and Allergy Clinic Nov. 4 on Ramstein. Patients suffering from cough, congestion, runny nose, itchy eyes or other such symptoms can now be seen by a doctor much sooner than they had been able to prior to the opening of the new clinic.

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86th AW Protocol provides precision, dedication by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Throughout their career, Airmen will most likely atte a ir F rce cia function at some point, be it a promotion, retirement, award or a number of other possibilities. However, what many of these Airmen may not see or experience is the amount of skill, knowledge and dedication that goes into organiz ing these events. The 86th Airlift Wing r t c ce r i es t e guidance necessary to host these ceremonies. They also coordinate greetings on the fli t i e, are t e ace t e Air Force to distinguished visitors of Ramstein and care r t e base fla s as art their duties. “We are the subj ect matter experts on everything that is Air Force tradition,” said Staff Sgt. Reginald Brown, 86th AW Protocol specialist. “We represent the commander by being one of the faces you see when you come to

Ramstein, and we ensure that anybody who steps foot on this base is well taken care of.” There is a large amount of work that goes into making sure an event or visit goes according to plan, and every detail must be checked and double-checked to keep things running smoothly. For each ceremony and visit organiz ed, protocol reviews a detailed plan called a script, which includes all pertinent information accounting for every minute of the event. t s e ite y a ai , no-delay, no-mistake kind of j ob,” Brown said. “The level of attention to detail that is requi red to be in this position is t e e iti e ce e ce in all we do. Every event or task we do sets the standard for the next time. There’s no going backwards, taking longer or moving slower. The boundaries are limitless.” With little room for mistake, it could weigh on someone when they make one. The Airmen in protocol have learned how to move past the hiccups and work together to t e r be

Staff Sgt. Christopher Long, 86th Airlift Wing Protocol NCO, sets a guest table at a Length of Service ceremony Nov. 13 on Ramstein. The 86th AW Protocol office provides guidance for all Air Force ceremonies, acts as the face of the Air Force to distinguished visitors of Ramstein, coordinates greetings on the flightline and cares for the base flags as a part of their duties.

“This is not a j ob for j ust anyone,” said Staff Sgt. Christopher Long, 86th AW Protocol specialist. “You have to be humble, for one. There are times you will make mistakes and you can’t dwell on them. You have to have the bearing to be able to continue if something is going wrong.” Despite the pressure, protocol Airmen strive to rise to the challenge and embrace the opportunity to learn everything they can about Air

Force traditions. “It’s a great experience because you get to see how things operate other than only seeing the event,” Long said. “You don’t see all the mechanisms behind a clock; you j ust see a clock face. When you’re doing this ( j ob) , you see every single screw and minute detail that goes into the making of that clock.” e t e r t c ce makes every effort to represent the best of the Air Force

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86th SFS hosts MWD memorial Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, receives an American flag during a memorial service in honor of his MWD Brutus Nov. 20 on Ramstein. Brutus served with the 86th SFS as a patrol explosive detection dog, where he deployed three times in support of operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

and goes above and beyond to care for the people and events they are in charge of, many of those people take notice and value their dedication. “Recently we’ve had a couple of groups that have emailed us back thanking us for our help with their event,” Long said. “We also received one saying that this was their best stop in the entire tour, and the Kansas City cheerleaders said the same thing last year. So it’s really cool to have people say they appreciate everything we did.” e ce as r i e a list of tools that is available on its SharePoint site to help anyone who is in charge of an event. Every ceremony they cover has its own folder which contains all the information needed to properly execute that particular ceremony. However, if anyone still has que stions or requi res further assistance, protocol Airmen are available to provide support. “People don’t realiz e our j ob is to help them with all of their que stions,” said Brown. “We do this day in and day out so, if they give us a call, we can help them put together all the pieces for their event.” Over the course of history, the Air Force has gained a rich heritage, full of honor, sacri ce a tra iti e Airmen from the 86th AW r t c ce e icate t eir time and skills to ensuring those traditions are held to the highest standard here at Ramstein.


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CPIP survey strengthens Airmen, weapons system by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Ramstein was one of 15 global sites, including Air National Guard units, to undergo a survey by Air Combat Command’s Culture and Process Improvement Program Nov. 19 to 21. The survey gathered information to determine areas for improvement for the Distributed Common Ground System enterprise community and to recommend solutions to ACC senior leaders by mid-December. “The enterprise has been working at an extremely high operations tempo in a deployed-in-place construct for more than 15 years, which has resulted in a number of stress factors and other systemic challenges,” said Col. Donna O’Harren, ACC’s

DCGS CPIP lead. “The survey was conducted at a grassroot, peer-based level and gathered input directly from t e e re ar i t ese c a lenges.” The DCGS enterprise is an Air Force weapons system composed of 27 regionally-aligned, globally-networked sites, including one at Ramstein. With such a high-tempo career e , it ca be be e cial for leadership to ensure that the Airmen working under them are able to cope a ays t a et e b easier a re e cie t “In my opinion, this aggressive effort demonstrates that the ACC commander is committed to improving the qua lity of life for our Airmen a t eir a i ies a ing ways to improve mission effectiveness,” said Lt. Col. J oseph M. Appel, 693rd Intelligence, Surveillance and

Reconnaissance Group deputy commander. “So, I expect the results of the CPIP will be swift and positive.” The process began when ACC leaders sent surveys in early October to approximatey 9, cers, e iste a civilian personnel to identify the key areas that needed improvement. Building upon what was gathered in those surveys, three teams traveled to 15 global sites and conducted further surveys and interviews to gain insight into even the lowest-level problem areas. “It’s important to demonstrate to the Airmen and families of the DCGS enterprise that ACC is committed to hearing and understanding challenges and taking action to implement improvement where we are able,” O’Harren said. “This will help those working in the enterprise to know they have a voice in

making improvements for their future, which will in turn help create a more sustainable force that can progress and thrive.” The CPIP team also included families in the survey. “Families are such an integral part of the support network for military members,” O’Harren said. “They too are impacted by the high operations tempo and stress of the DCGS enterprise. Duty stressors can sometimes bleed over into stress at home and vice versa, so it was important to capture the challenges and improvement ideas from the families’ perspective.” According to O’Harren, the focus of the survey was to gather direct feedback from the DCGS community on iss es ab t b satis acti , duty stressors, base support services and more. “The CPIP team was able to achieve strong participation from Airmen from all of our mission sets, as well as from their families, for both days of the interview pro-

cess,” Appel said. “The CPIP team also worked around the clock to interview our Airmen who work 24/ 7 operations.” Each base’s surveys and interviews were analyz ed by a staff contingent at Headq uarters ACC who provided real-time feedback to the teams to continually improve the process. This gave the survey teams a better chance of success and made it possible for them to discover new experiences and knowle e it i t eir career e “Members from various DCGS units who traveled to the sites and participated as interviewers gained a broader understanding and appreciation of the wider enterprise in which they serve, and they will take those insights back to their units,” O’Harren said. “They were energiz ed to be part of this historic undertaking.” For more information about the CPIP’s DCGS enterprise survey, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ DCGSCPIP.

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Leaders spend time with Airmen, serve Thanksgiving meal Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas, 86th Airlift Wing commander (right), and Chief Master Sgt. Phillip L. Easton, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, carve a beef roast during Thanksgiving meals Nov. 26 at the Rheinland Inn Dining Facility on Ramstein. The event was open to all Department of Defense ID card holders, retirees and family members. Senior leaders serving meals on Thanksgiving to service members and their families has been a longstanding tradition and a great opportunity to spend time with service members during the holiday.

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US Airmen aim for gold, build partnership

German army Pfc. Dominik Lagershausen, Airborne Infantry Regiment 26, 4th Company Airborne Troop, watches as Senior Airman Jonathan Ebner, 86th Security Forces Squadron unit fitness program manager, fires a G36 assault rifle Nov. 18 in Zweibruecken, Germany. More than 20 members of the 86th SFS shot German weapons to earn the “Bundeswehr,” German army, marksmanship badge and build partnership between the two nations.

Story and photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Z W E I B R U E C K E N , G e rm a ny — Working side by side with allied forces in deployed locations is as important as ever. In order to build these partnerships, more than 20 members of the 86th Security Forces Sq uadron traveled to Zweibruecken, Germany, to participate in the “Bundeswehr,” German army, marksmanship badge challenge Nov. 18. The event was hosted by the German army to help promote camaraderie between the two forces. “Since both forces work so closely

together ( while deployed) , why not in times of peace as well? ” asked German army Capt. Thomas Gohritz , company commander of Airborne Infantry Regiment 26, 4th Company. “We a ays trai as e t e trai together during these times, it’ll be a lot easier when we’re deployed.” ri t e a i cati s, ir e were req uired to shoot targets with German weapons including the P8 pist , assa t rifle a ac i e gun. Based on their results from each weapon, they were able to earn a gold, silver or bronz e marksman badge. “It was good getting a chance to re t e er a ea s, sai e i r ir a ic ae er, t F

German army Spc. Deniver Federlein, Airborne Infantry Regiment 26, 4th Company Airborne Troop, reloads ammunition for an MG3 machine gun Nov. 18 in Zweibruecken, Germany. German Soldiers hosted members of the 86th Security Forces Squadron as they attempted to earn the “Bundeswehr,” German army, marksmanship badge.

Members of the 86th Security Forces Squadron adjust targets in preparation for the next round of shooting Nov. 18 in Zweibruecken, Germany. Members of the 86th SFS shot the P8 pistol, G36 assault rifle and MG3 machine gun to earn the “Bundeswehr,” German army, marksmanship badge for weapons proficiency.

patrolman. “Some people never have the opportunity to do that. “Being out here also helped build rapport between the German army a ir F rce, er a e think it’s going to strengthen the bond between the two nations.” For many of the Airmen, shooting at t e eibr c e ra e as t eir rst experience meeting and talking with German soldiers. “I’ve seen them walk around a stei , b t t is is y rst ti e interacting with them,” said Staff Sgt. Brooke Coleman, 86th SFS standardiz ation and evaluation evaluator. “It has been a great experience with the Germans. They’re very helpful, knowl-

edgeable and have the utmost professionalism out on the range. I highly encourage Airmen, if they have the opportunity, to come out here to take it.” The possibility of more Airmen participating in the marksmanship challenge is not a long shot, as leaders from both armed forces have expressed interest in continuing to build this partnership. “We have a really big event today with so many U.S. Airmen, and I’m very happy to have them here,” Gohritz said. “For my soldiers, it’s a great pleasure to have this training with them. They really enj oy that because it’s something different from their normal duty, and I would really like to keep this going.”

Senior Airman Anthony Bruner, 86th Security Forces Squadron member, aims an MG3 machine gun Nov. 18 in Zweibruecken, Germany. More than 20 members of the 86th SFS attempted to earn the “Bundeswehr,” German army, marksmanship badge by hitting targets with a variety of German weapons.


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Passion, care drives boy to help others How could someone play soccer without shoes? Why would somebody choose to play soccer without a soccer ball? These q uestions were spinning around a 9-year-old boy’s head. His father, Chief Master Sgt. David Tester, U.S. Air Forces in Europe operations superintendent, had j ust returned from a deployment to Ethiopia. While there, he witnessed kids that were playing without safety gear and kicking around make-shift soccer balls of bundled metal. While trying to explain this to his son Brayden, he noticed the puz z led look in his eyes. That puz z led look q uickly turned to one of disbelief when ester e ti e e s eci c moment he witnessed. “My dad told me this story about how this kid, who tried to kick a can around with his friends, sliced his foot open,” Brayden said. After hearing this, Brayden immediately wanted to help. is rst i ea, a t ery generous, wasn’t very practi-

cal, according to his father. e rst t i e a te to do was take all the money in his bank account and buy them eq uipment,” Tester said. In light of saving his son’s bank account, Tester brainstormed a more realistic way to help: a donation drive of soccer eq uipment. It was a foundation that Brayden q uickly j umped on and took off from there. Brayden gathered support from around the KMC to collect soccer gear for the Ethiopian children. Brayden’s mother, Sabrina, said the urge he had to help the Ethiopian children spurred him to make the drive happen. “It was immediately after David told Brayden about the kids that he made posters about the drive and hung them everywhere throughout the school,” Sabrina said. “He wanted to help them so badly.” Brayden was able to do this by working with his principal at the time, J oshua Adams, now the Ramstein Middle School principal, throughout the duration of the drive. According to Sabrina, it was an astounding success. Brayden was able to gather hundreds of soccer j erseys, cleats, balls, shin guards and

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goalkeeper eq uipment donations. Once the Testers boxed all the donated eq uipment, they bundled it all up and shipped it 6,500 miles south to the town of Arba Minch, Ethiopia. Airmen from 1st Combat Communications Sq uadron were anxious to gift the boxes to those less fortunate around them. J ust returning from their own deployments to Ethiopia, some of Tester’s coworkers were able to see the impact ray e a e rst a e ery day. Kids were playing soccer with real soccer cleats and had real soccer balls and j erseys. “You could see the smiles on their faces, and you could feel the appreciation they had as e tte t e it s es, cleats and soccer j erseys,” said Tech. Sgt. Adam Stewart, 1st CBCS tactical network operations supervisor. “In a way, you could say that Brayden’s actions directly motivated our

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Brayden Tester, son of Chief Master Sgt. David Tester, U.S. Air Forces in Europe operations superintendent, poses in front of soccer equipment on Ramstein. Brayden gathered support from around the KMC to collect soccer equipment for Ethiopian children that his father told him “couldn’t afford shoes to play in or soccer balls to play with.”

teammates to do their part.” It wasn’t j ust the lives of the Ethiopian children Brayden affected, but also those who worked alongside him, including Stewart. “The measure of compassion it took to drive him to want to help a group of children, who he doesn’t even

know, is amaz ing,” Stewart said. In the end, Brayden was given answers to those q uestions circling in his head. His passion for soccer and people drove him to do extraordinary things, and that, according to his parents, is what makes him so strong.

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Helpful holiday tips for single parents by Emily McCormick 86th Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy The holiday season can be exciting and j oyful, but it can also be tough for families impacted by separation or divorce. If you are a parent facing y r rst i ay seas as a si e are t, y may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or concerned about how your children will cope. You are not alone. Children grow q uickly, and the years can race by. This holiday season is the only one you’ll spend with your child at this age and stage. This holiday season can be positive and provide happy memories for you and your children, despite the loss you’ve experienced. Here are some tips suggested by parents who have been down this road: •  Plan ahead. If there is not already a custody or legal separation in place, have a meeting with the other parent and develop a schedule for the holidays. Be speci c ab t ates a r a ic ti es Knowing when time with each parent is scheduled will decrease anxiety for your child and help them feel they don’t have to choose between you. You

may want to discuss gifts with the other parent to avoid duplication or overspending. •  Create new traditions. First holidays, birthdays and special events are es ecia y i c t r c i re i se aration. They may express sadness and anger about changes in family traditions and having to split time between households. Acknowledge your child’s feelings and then talk about creative ways to celebrate the holidays that include new as well as old traditions. It’s easy to focus on the big events around the holidays, but each moment spent with your child offers opportunity for fun and connection. Put up a tree and make some new ornaments. Visit a Christmas market. Build a snowman or take a walk in the woods. Play a board game and have hot cocoa. Do volunteer work as a family. There are many ways to connect as a family and have fun. •  Be a role model. Children take their cues from the adults around them. If a parent focuses on the losses and what’s missing from the holidays because of the divorce or se arati , it a es it re i c t r c i re t cope with their feelings. Give your child the message, “This may be a tough season for our family, but we will get through it. I love you, and every day is a day to celebrate because we have each other.”

•  Be positive and encouraging about the child’s  time with the other parent. It can be hard to hear about the fun time a child is anticipating or has experienced with the other parent. Allow them to talk about it. Your child may worry about you being sad or lonely while they’re not with you. Give them the message that you will miss them, but you have plans during that time and you’ll be OK. If your child won’t be seeing the other parent over the holidays, ensure that your child is able to video chat, have a phone call or otherwise be in contact. •  Practice self-care. Holidays can be stressful enough without the added stress of family separation. Be kind to yourself. Find someone you trust with whom you can talk. Take a time out if you need it. Acknowledge that this is a tough time, and set limits to what you commit to. For more information, the 86th Medical Operations Sq uadron Family Advocacy offers a two-hour training called “Kids First: Strategies for Effective Co-Parenting.” The next class is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Health Promotion on Ramstein, Bldg. 2117. For details and to register, call Family Advocacy at 479-2370 or 06371-46-2370.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood

Christmas tree lighting on Ramstein Families from the KMC gather around for a tree lighting ceremony Nov. 30 on Ramstein. The ceremony consisted of performances by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, the Blackbirds Chamber Choir and the Ramstein Liturgical Service Bell Choir. Following the ceremony, attendees were invited to the Ramstein Officers' Club to visit with Santa Claus and enjoy cookies and hot cocoa.


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Americans support host community, donation drive Courtesy of the Atlantic Academy Kaiserslautern The Atlantic Academy in Kaiserslautern recently sponsored a two-month-long donation drive for refugees. Americans donated items such as clothing, bedding, household items, toys and more. About 30 members of the J unior ROTC, KMC Eagles Hockey Organiz ation and the Kaiserslautern Chapter of the RuffRyders Germany helped organiz e, sort and pack the items at the Atlantic Academy. “The donation drive has been an overwhelming success in the eyes of organiz ers, participants and the local recipients of the donations,” said Sarah Wagner, Atlantic Academy education manager. “Our staff distributed the packed items to various local institutions, which are tasked with supporting the increasing amount of incoming refugees.” More than 100 large boxes and bags were taken to supporting organiz ations, stores for needy people and housing installations for refugees. Additionally, Ramstein Inns provided household items including plates, pillows, blankets and glasses.

“Staff from the Ramstein Inns delivered the items in excellent condition to numerous institutions, which rely on volunteers and have limited capabilities to organiz e transports themselves,” Wagner said. The donation drive was the kick-off event for the Atlantic Academy to further engage in ta s it city cia s t e institutionaliz e the American engagement and create more volunteer opportunities in the KMC in the future. “Since donation offers still pour in, it will be important to pass out information in English to Americans and to facilitate the communication between Americans and local German institutions,” said Dr. David Sirakov, Atlantic Academy director. “I would like to emphasiz e that the donation drive has been a great show of support and solidarity from the Americans for their local host community, which currently is facing considerable challenges and appreciates every helping hand.” For more information, contact the Academy at info@ atlantische-akademie.de r t e Faceb at Atlantische Akademie Rheinland-Pfalz e.V.

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Potato soup & Vienna sausages

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1 teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon marjoram 1 cup of liquid cream

Preparation P

Now is the time of year for Christmas markets and their delicious foods! Many may wonder how to prepare some of the items you see at the markets. This week and next week we will share some of those recipes.

Ingredients (for 4 people)

• 1 pound of potatoes, peeled and diced in 1 inch cubes • 4 carrots, peeled and finely diced • 2 onions, finely diced • 1 leek, cut in half rings finely chopped • 2 stalks of celery, finely chopped • 8 Vienna sausages (they come 2 linked together at your local economy grocery store) • 1 cup of finely chopped cooked bacon • 1 tablespoons of lard • 4 x 6 inch piece of bacon rind (get this on the economy or at your local butcher) • 4 quarts of broth, any flavor will do nicely • 2 teaspoon salt

U a large pot to hold all ingredients. Heat Use the lard. Add the bacon and onions. After two minutes add the potatoes. Cook for two more minutes and then add the carrots. After two more minutes, add the celery. After 5-10 minutes add the leek. Let all slightly simmer and then add the broth to the mixture. Add the bacon rind now for flavoring. Cut the Vienna sausages in 1 inch pieces. Add spices. Let all simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours. When all potatoes and vegetables are soft, remove the rind and stir the soup with a whisk. This will make it a nice creamy soup. Add the liquid cream and Vienna sausages. Let the sausages warm to heat of soup. You have a nice winter Christmas delight for your enjoyment at home! Serve with a nice fresh dark bread. Next week we will share Reibekuchen (potato pancakes) and Gluehwein!

See you next week!

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10th EAEF flying ambulance saves lives

Senior Airman Beverly Spencer, 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight technician, hangs a flag inside a C-17 Globemaster III Nov. 10 on Photos by Staff Sgt. Armando Schwier-Morales Ramstein. Spencer and crews from the 10th EAEF are deployed to Ramstein A C-17 Globemaster III carrying medical personnel from the 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight takes as a bridge between the deployed environment and medical facilities in the off Nov. 10 from Ramstein. The 10th EAEF is a mixture of active, reserve and guard Airmen deployed to Ramstein and U.S. and Germany. Many Air Force aircraft conduct aeromedical evacuation, constantly flying to war zones to retrieve patients needing higher levels of medical care. bringing the injured to the help they need.

Tech. Sgt. Derek Matway, 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician, sets up medical equipment inside a C-17 Globemaster III Nov. 10 on Ramstein. Matway and a crew of medical Airmen flew to a deployed location in Southwest Asia to retrieve service members in need of medical attention.

A crew from the 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight conducts a pre-mission briefing prior to an evacuation mission Nov. 10 on Ramstein. The crews conduct pre-mission briefings to discuss and understand flight plans, safety operations, necessary supplies, number of patients and their health conditions.

Medical personnel construct an aeromedical evacuation zone inside of a C-17 Globemaster III Nov. 10 on Ramstein. A variety of medical personnel, including Ramstein’s 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, flew to Crew chiefs from the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing stand beside a C-17 Globemaster III prior to an aeromedical a deployed location to bring injured Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors to medical evacuation mission Nov. 10 on Ramstein. The 521st AMOW, including the 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight, conducts regular missions to the U.S. Central Command area of operation to return wounded warriors home. facilities capable of treating their injuries.


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TSC warrant officers play ‘Santa’ for good cause by Ronnie Schelby 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs They may ride motorcycles rather than sleighs, and regulations do not permit an abdomen shaped like a “bowl full of j elly,” but members of the arra t cers ss ciati , ei a a Silver Chapter, along with family members and volunteers, emulated Saint Nick in a good cause during a succession of charity events culminating i a y r i s s ate r at r ay e arra t cers i be c ecti e , unwrapped toys for children ages 6 months to 18 years at t e aisers a ter i itary ity e ter ar i t ei eer bei t er ise cc

ie t is ti e year, t e b ic s irite arra t cers i r a i e t e t ys a e i er t e t t e i er ei ai t i a s r a a e i a st by t rcyc e c y arra t cers a teers i i e r t e t yr at 1 a at r ay at t e ar e e ter si e t e ar i ta e art r t e r a a e by 11 a y e i tereste in supporting the toy convoy should bring dona ti ite s t t e ar i t bet ee t se ti es at r ay r i The toy run, modeled on similar events con cte i t e , is a t e rst t be e i t e “There is nothing like making a child’s rist as, sai ie arra t cer a

Photo by Sgt. Maj. Michael Pintagro

21st TSC share Thanksgiving meal Maj. Gen. Duane A. Gamble (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Rodney J. Rhoades, 21st TSC command team, work as a culinary duo to feed their Soldiers and family members during a Thanksgiving feast held Nov. 26 at the Clock Tower Cafe on Kleber Kaserne. The commanding general and senior enlisted leader pulled shifts on the serving line before sharing a Thanksgiving meal with the U.S. ambassador to Germany, their wives and families. Approximately 1,100 Soldiers, civilians and family members shared their Thanksgiving at the 21st TSC-operated Kleber Kaserne and Rhine Ordnance Barracks facilities in Kaiserslautern.

ett, 1st eater stai e t a s rt erati s secti a ice resi e t “Even though we will not personally see the chil dren, we know in our hearts that these children will a e t eir e t y Volunteers can participate whether or not they are b r t be i “Even if you don’t ride a bike, j ust come on a bri a t y, ett sai i sti be e i a c i ce ebrate rist as The toy run is only the latest in a string of com ity e e ts c cte by t e ass ciati F r i sta ce, ab t arra t cers a family members devoted personal time and sweat t re ati a aisers a ter e s s e ter i ct ber rea r er, 1st s y tec icia c ab rate it t e t e r ect a it ier teers, te a t e repairs and supplies that were needed, ranging from a broken dishwasher and holes in the walls t i s ac i c rtai s a ai te a s teers ret r e t ai t r s, a ect re airs, r a i e ate ite s i t ree ara es a c ea ey a s er r e yar r , a t er c res “We hung curtain rods and curtains that we had rc ase , e a c a e t i t t res, hung pictures, plastered many holes in the wall and installed a new dishwasher, also bought by the ass ciati , ett sai e e rt as re ar i r a artici a ts “I received several emails from the ( shelter man a ers i ic t ey e resse t eir ratit e, r er sai e a ies a ere i resse especially by their no wasting time, their spontane ity a t eir e ess The association did not limit its efforts to s e ter re airs a t y e i eries t sa e c cte ri a i e r a ce arrac s ba aar i ate e ber raise s r t e USO Warrior Center and the Fisher House in a st e t is t ti es er year is is t e t ir ti e e a e rese te a c ec t t e ac ti e t ea t as bee bet ee 1, a 1, , sai ie arra t cer a es ritt , 1st se i r r a ce istics cer a resi e t t e is ey es irect y t the USO Transition Center, which supports the iers are rec eri ss ciati ea ers escribe t e treac as art a c re e si e isi “We are here to assist and give back to our iers a r ca c ity, ritt sai s cci ct y


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Photo by Lt. Col. Thies Neelsen

TSC senior leaders join allies at senior logisticians' conference Senior leaders of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command join German allies for a presentation delivered during a logistics conference held Nov. 18 to 19 at the Bundeswehr Logistics School in Garlstedt. Leading logisticians from all Bundeswehr armed services as well as representatives from the Ministry of Defense and other Bundeswehr agencies participated in the conference. Col. Dave Brown, 21st TSC deputy commanding officer, represented the 21st TSC throughout the event. Maj. Gen. Duane A. Gamble, 21st TSC commanding general, attended the second day. Participants discussed a wide array of timely, relevant military issues, current and future logistical challenges, provision of logistical support to major regional operations, potential contracted solutions, experiences of very high readiness joint task force logistics battalion personnel and reflections on lessons learned during Trident Juncture 2015.


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Santa Claus brings goodies Saturday night by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs In Germany, it is a tradition for children to place their boots outside their rooms the night ec t a et e e by Santa Claus with candy, cookies, nuts, oranges and little gifts. The following day, Dec. 6, is “Nikolaustag,” or Santa Claus Day. The day is observed in honor of Saint Nikolaus, who was bishop of Myra, Asia Minor, during the fourth century. Nikolaus was born around A.D. 270 in Patras and died Dec. 6 345. Two hundred years after he passed away, he was canoniz ed.

As the patron of children, he is one of the most favored saints. Legend says he once restored life to three little boys who were killed by an evil innkeeper, cut up and preserved in barrels of vinegar. Nikolaus found them, put them together, and after saying a prayer, the boys were alive again. Saint Nikolaus is also known as patron of skippers, because he was able to calm stormy seas and save sailors’ lives. At the age of 19, his uncle, the bishop of Myra, ordained him. The new priest was then entered into the monastery of Sion as abbot. When his parents died of the plague, he inherited all their property and gave it to the poor. That’s why in another

legend, Nikolaus became the patron of maidens. He saved three daughters of a poor family from becoming prostitutes for not having a dowry. One night, he secretly dropped bags of gold through their windows so the girls would be able to marry. He helped a lot of needy people by q uietly giving gifts. Nowadays, besides visiting families at home, Santa Claus also makes his appearance in kindergartens, where he recites each child’s name out of his golden book and states whether or not that child has behaved well. The children have to sing him a song before they receive chocolate and sweets. Some children fear him because he might bring them a rod to let

them know that they didn’t behave well throughout the year. But usually, the rod is hung with sweets and is supposed to remind children of their bad behavior. The costume of Nikolaus varies from place to place. In some German regions, he is dressed like a bishop with mitre and bishop’s crook and is accompanied by “Knecht Rupprecht,” a shabbily dressed peasant who carries the sack t ys a treats, fl ris es bundles of rods and threatens punishment to naughty children. In the Rheinland-Pfalz area, he appears mostly in a red robe, a peaked cap and has a long white beard. He is a friendly old man who accepts

children’s Christmas wish lists and asks children to promise to change for the better. Santa Claus will make his appearance in Kaiserslautern from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the ice skating rink in the event hall of the Gartenschau. He also will be on tour with a reindeer from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Kaiserslautern Christmas market to pass out candy to the children. The Zoo in KaiserslauternSiegelbach will offer a guided tour for children with Santa Claus at 3 p.m. Sunday. Besides making stops at the different compounds to see various animals, the children get to see a nativity scene with live animals.

Air Force and Army Chapel Schedule POC for Miesau, Landstuhl and Daenner is the USAG R-P Chaplains Office in Bldg. 2919 on Pulaski Barracks. DSN 493-4098, civ. 06313406-4098 Miesau Chapel (Bldg. 3175) Seventh-Day Adventist Worship Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Saturdays Spanish Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Saturdays Worship: 11 a.m. Saturdays Small Group: 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays Landstuhl Community Chapel (Bldg. 3773) Worship: 11 a.m. Sundays Children’s Youth Church: 11 a.m. Sundays Daenner Community Chapel (Bldg. 3150) Chapel Next Worship Worship: 10 a.m. Sundays Children’s Church: 10:30 a.m. Sundays Ramstein North Chapel (DSN 480-6148, civ. 06371-47-6148) Contemporary Service: 11 a.m. Sundays Ramstein South Chapel (DSN 480-5753, civ. 06371-47-5753) Liturgical Services: 9 a.m. Sundays Liturgical Sunday School: 11 a.m. Sundays Traditional Service: 11 a.m. Sundays Vogelweh Chapel (DSN 489-6859, civ. 0631-536-6859) Gospel Service: 11 a.m. Sundays. Protestant education classes are available for all ages at Vogelweh, Ramstein, Landstuhl and Daenner. For information, call DSN 480-2499/489-6743 or civ. 06371-47-2499/0631-536-6743.

Catholic Services

Daenner Community Chapel (Bldg 3150) Confession: 11:30 a.m. Sundays (Jun-Aug) Sunday Mass: 12:00 p.m. (Jun-Aug) Confession: 12:00 p.m. Sundays (Sep-May) Sunday Mass: 12:30 (Sep-May) Landstuhl Community Chapel (Bldg. 3773) Confession: 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass: 9:00 a.m. Ramstein North Chapel (DSN 480-6148, civ. 06371-47-6148) Daily Mass: 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday Sunday Mass: 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Confession 4-4:45 p.m. Sundays Vogelweh Chapel (DSN 489-6859, civ. 0631-536-6859)

Confession: 4-4:45 p.m. Saturday Mass: 5 p.m.

Jewish Religious Services Ramstein South Chapel Synagogue (DSN 480-5753, civ. 06371-47-5753) Shabbat Evening Service: 7 p.m. 1st & 3rd Friday Islamic Services Ramstein South Chapel Mosque Bldg. 2403(480-5753) Jumu’ah Prayer, 1:30 p.m. Ramadan Services at Sunset: June 26 & 27, July 3, 4, 10, 11 & 17 For religious education and daily prayers, check the prayer schedule

Orthodox Christian Kapaun Chapel (DSN 489-6859, civ. 0631536-6859) Divine Liturgy: 9 a.m. Sundays Confessions by appointment

Chapel Youth Program Kaiserslautern Youth of the Chapel/Club Beyond, (Religious Youth Center, Pulaski Bks., Bldg. 2869) Weekly activities available for all teens in grades 6-12! For more information about upcoming Clubs and trips or volunteering please email kaiserslautern@clubbeyond.org Protestant Youth of the Chapel Ramstein North Chapel “Vision” Middle School Ministry Tuesdays 3:15-5:00pm “Salvage” High School Ministry Tuesdays 7:00-8:45pm Info: www.ramsteinpyoc.blogspot.com Contact: ramsteinpyoc@googlemail.com

Episcopal (St. Albans) 10:30 a.m. Sundays, Kapaun Chapel

Unitarian Universalist Service, 1:30 p.m. second and fourth Sundays (Sept.-May), Kapaun Chapel

Wiccan 7 p.m. first and third Saturdays, Kapaun Annex

Confessional Lutheran (WELS) 4 p.m. second and fourth Sundays, Ramstein South Chapel

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Kaiserslautern Christmas market features vendors, musicians by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Through Dec. 23, the Christmas market in Kaiserslautern is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1 to 10 p.m. Sundays. It is set up around Stiftskirche and on Schillerplatz . After the Christmas holidays, it will turn into a New Year’s market from Dec. 27 to 30. The market features more than 40

vendors, food and beverage booths, musical entertainment, a children’s program and various Christmas-related activities. Vendors sell typical Christmas decorations, including tree ornaments, candles, angels, nutcrackers and Advent wreaths. Shoppers i i eas r rist as presents, such as wooden toys, leather items, glass products, j ewelry and pottery. Culinary specialties being

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The Christmas market set up in front of Stiftskirche in Kaiserslautern offers many food specialties and the traditional gluehwein.

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served include Thueringer bratwurst, piz z a, roasted c est ts, ci a a fles and the typical winter drink, “glühw ein,” which is a heated red wine spiced with cloves and cinnamon sticks. Around Stiftskirche, there is a b re a ati ity scene, and artisans and stone sculptors present their works. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Kaiserslautern Zoo shows animals, turning the nativity set into a live scene. A Christmas bakery invites children to bake their own Christmas cookies with the help of bakers 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 2 to 6 p.m. Sundays. “We stick to continuity and tradition with our presentations,” said Alexander ess r t e r ect ce for city events. “Our musical program will range from well-known artists such as Rick Cheyenne and Stephan Flesch to brass players and Christmas music from around the world.” American singer Klyvie Live will present the most well-known English Christmas songs from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the stage on Schillerplatz . On Saturday, the Cavalry Church Gospel Choir will perform an Advent concert from 4 to 5 p.m., and the band Pina Colada will present current top hits and songs from the 1960s to 1990s from 6 to 9 p.m. The rock band FUSED unplugged will preform from 4 to 9 p.m Sunday.

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The Kaiserslautern Christmas market presents a nostalgic Ferris wheel next to Stiftskirche through Dec. 23.

Tuesday, Hubertus von Garnier will play rock and soul music from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Schillerplatz and form 7:45 to 9 p.m. near Stiftskirche. Rick Cheyenne will entertain with rock ‘ n’ roll

Christmas songs on Thursday. The full program can be i flyers ai t i stores, restaurants, banks and t e rist r ati ce next to the Fruchthalle. For more infomration, visit www.kaiserslautern.de.

Ramstein Air Base Chapel Holiday Schedule - December 2015 ORTHODOX COMMUNITY Saturday, 5 December Vespers Kapaun Chapel, 1800

Sunday, 6 December Christmas Matins and Liturgy for the Nativity Kapaun Chapel, 0800 Episcopal Service

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Thursday, 24 December Christmas Mass During the Night Pre-Mass Caroling, 2330 Ramstein North Chapel, 2400

Friday, 25 December

Sunday, 20 December

Christmas Morning Mass Ramstein North Chapel, 0900

Lessons and Carols, 1030

Thursday, 31 December

Thursday, 24 December Christmas Eve Service, 1600 Kapaun Chapel

JEWISH COMMUNITY Sunday, 6 December Hanukkah Celebration w/festive meal South Chapel Synagogue, 1730 Wiccan Service

Saturday, 19 December Yule Ritual and Potluck Kapaun Chapel, 1900

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Monday 14 December Advent Confessions Ramstein North Chapel, 1600-1900 Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Tuesday, 8 December Masses - Holy Day of Obligation Ramstein North Chapel, 0700, 1130 & 1730

Thursday, 24 December Christmas Vigil Mass Ramstein North Chapel, 1700

Mary, Mother of God Vigil Mass Ramstein North Chapel, 1730

Friday, 1 January Mary, Mother of God Ramstein North Chapel, 0900 Mass

PROTESTANT COMMUNITY Wednesdays, 2, 9, 16 & 23 Dec 1800 Soup Supper 1900 Advent Service Hosted by Ramstein Liturgical Service Ramstein South Chapel

Thursday, 24 December Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Hosted by Ramstein Contemporary Service Ramstein North Chapel, 1930

Friday, 25 December Christmas Service Hosted by Ramstein Traditional Service Ramstein South Chapel, 1200

Thursday, 31 December New Year’s Eve Watch Night Service Hosted by Vogelweh Gospel Service Vogelweh Chapel, 2300


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Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subj ect to change.

Performing arts:

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Arts in Fruchthalle The arts and crafts market before Christmas takes place noon to 7 p.m. daily through Dec. 20 in Kaiserslautern’s Fruchthalle, next to the Tourist Office. More than 80 vendors present their items such as ceramics, jewelry, light objects, leather goods and clothes on two floors. A cafe provides cakes, snacks and beverages. For more information, visit www.kaiserslautern.de.

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Medieval Christmas market in St. Wendel Sankt Wendel holds its Christmas market combined with a medieval market Saturday to Dec. 13. Opening hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. A 12-meter-tall Christmas pyramid, life-sized nutcrackers, a miniature village with 200 dwarfs, a big nativity scene and tobbogan run are available. More than 140 little decorated Christmas booths offer arts and crafts, gift ideas and regional culinary specialties. A medieval market features vendors in historical costumes and craftsmen such as basket makers, lantern makers, blacksmiths, potters, turners and soap makers. Jugglers, dancers, singers, musicians and fire-eaters entertain in the streets and on stage. Sankt Wendel is north of Neunkirchen. Parking is available in City-Garage 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays. For more information, visit www.sanktwendel.de.

ayers a t e i i a ies r se b e, ay ic ets ra e r t F r etai s, ca 19 r visit www.stadthalle-landstuhl.de. Waldmohr, Cahtolic church St. Georg, Breitenbacher Strasse 8: e ta rist as c cert it e bac er c bert r, ec 1 ic ets c st 1 at t e r ass er r ers ay i r t church. Saarbruecken, Saarlaendisches Staatstheater, Schillerplatz 1: e erica ra a r er r s rist as ar , a ay by ar es ic e s, i is , ay F r re i r ati , isit t eater saarbr ec e e r ca 1 9 English Theatre, Gallusanlage 7, Frankfurt: e i e, a sica by a i e a , ra as a a y e a ,t r Feb 1 er r a ces are es ay t at r ay a ay F r re i r ati , isit www.english-theatre.org.

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Mark Your Calendar

December 2015

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Events

» A Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration will take place at 5 p.m. today at Pulaski Park. After the U.S. Army Garrison tree is lit, stick around for festivities in the park. The celebration will include cookie decorating, a meet and greet with Santa, seasonal treats, live music and holiday cheer. For more information, visit www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. » The Last Minute Christmas Shoppers Bazaar is the perfect place to finish off your holiday gift list. Find unique European treasures and specialty items for the entire family. The bazaar will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday through Thursday at Heaton Hall Auditorium in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Bldg. 3774, Room. 112. Open to U.S. ID cardholders. All sales in U.S. dollars. For more information, visit www.kaiserslautern. armymwr.com. » The Ramstein Officers’ Spouses Club will hold a Welcome Coffee event at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Starbucks in the KMCC. All ROSC members and those interested in joining are invited to the event for coffee and conversation. For more information, visit www.ramsteinosc.org. » The Rheinland-Pfalz International Choir rehearses from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays in the Protestant community hall in Kaiserslautern-Erzhuetten. The choir is comprised of adults of all ages with German, American, Danish, British, French and Polish singers. The choir is known in Kaiserslautern for its participation with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band in the free annual Christmas concert that is scheduled for 8 p.m. Dec. 11 in Kaiserslautern’s concert hall, the Fruchthalle, on Fruchthallstrasse. Other concerts are scheduled to take place 5 p.m. Sunday at Pauluskirche, Hahnnenbalz 38 in Kaiserslautern and 5 p.m. Dec. 13 in the Catholic church in Queidersbach, Kirchstrasse 2. Those interested in joining rehearsals, visit www.sing-rpic.de/start-en.html. » Holiday photos with Santa can be taken from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20 and 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 21 at the Candy Cane Lane in the Ramstein Community Center, Bldg. 412. Prices are $5 for a 4-by-6-inch photo with a keepsake photo cover or $4 for a candid photo with the customer’s own camera. » An Advent Reconciliation service will be offered by the Holy Family Catholic Community Reconciliation from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the North Chapel on Ramstein. For more information, visit www.kmccatholiccommunity.org » A Christmas tree market will offer various kinds of trees from different German regions Dec. 14 to 23 at the Messeplatz fairgrounds in Kaiserslautern. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. » Children dressed as the Three Holy Kings, from the Catholic and Protestant parishes in Ramstein-Miesenbach, will visit residents to sing, bless their homes and ask for donations between Christmas and Three Kings Day, Dec. 25 to Jan. 6. Residents who would like the children to visit their home should send an email with their exact address by Dec. 18 to Pfarramt.ramstein@bistum-speyer. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to a foundation in Flores, Indonesia, and street children in Laz Paz, Bolivia. » Holiday Movie Day will be on Dec. 21 at the Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, and the Kleber Branch Library, Bldg. 3205. The libraries will show holiday movies throughout the day during opening hours. Refreshments will be served. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

KMC Onstage

KMC Onstage is located in Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne.

For more information, contact Nate Records at 483-6252 or 0631-411-6252 or via email at nathan.d.records.naf@mail.mil. To reserve tickets, visit www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com, visit KMC Onstage from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, or call 483-6626 or 0631-411-6626. » KMC Onstage presents “Mary Poppins”: Show dates: 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday, Dec 11, 12, 18 and 19 and Jan. 8, 9, 15 and 16; 3 p.m. Dec. 13 and Jan. 10 and 17. Limited space availability; advance reservations are recommended. » Open auditions for “Death of a Salesman”: 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. A cast of eight men and five women is needed. Have a short song prepared and sheet music for an accompanist. Material for reading will be present at the audition, and scripts are available to check out in advance. » Open Auditions for “Schoolhouse Rock Live!”: 7 p.m. Jan. 19 and 20. A small-medium mixed cast is needed. Have a short song prepared and sheet music for an accompanist. Scripts are available to check out in advance.

Armstrong’s Club Events

Armstrong’s Club is located in Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Family Housing. Call 0631-354-9986 for details. Unless otherwise stated, events have no cover charge and are open to all ID cardholders and their guests, 18 and over. » New Year’s Eve party: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31. The night will include a live disc jockey, dancing, party favors and more. Cover charge: $10, includes appetizers and a champagne toast. » Small Tab Tuesdays: 5 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday play a game of pool or pick your favorite jam on the jukebox while enjoying specials. » Trivia Wednesdays: 6 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday. » Throwback Thursdays: 7 p.m. every other Thursday, listen to hits from the ’80s, ’90s and today. » Karaoke Fridays: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Friday show off your singing skills and socialize in a fun environment. » Latin Fusion Saturdays: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every other Saturday.

Kazabra Club Events

Kazabra Club is located in Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Call 489-7261 or 0631-636-7261 for details. Unless otherwise stated, events have no cover charge and are open to all ID cardholders and their guests, 18 and over. » Holiday Cheer Bingo: 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 20. There will be free finger food, four guaranteed $1,000 games and a chance to win one grand prize of $7,500. Cost to play is $75 per pack. Doors open, 1 p.m.; Early Bird Bonanza, 2 p.m.; regular games, 3 p.m. » New Year’s Eve party: 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Dec. 31. The evening will include country music, party favors, appetizers, a champagne toast and more. Cover charge: $10. » Country Karaoke: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. every other Friday. Sing your favorite country hit and take a spin on the mechanical bull Tornado. » Texas Hold ’em: 8 p.m. to midnight every Friday. Buy-in is $25. Register and buy-in by 7 p.m. » Country Night: 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturdays. Dance lessons take place from 7 to 9 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge. » K-town Coverall Bingo: 3 p.m. every Sunday play progressive bingo to win up to $7,500. New players get a free card with the purchase of a bingo pack or bring a new player and both players receive a free card with the purchase of any bingo pack. » Sunday Sports: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sundays. Enjoy 50 cent wings and $1 hot dogs and take part in fun sports trivia.

Jobs

» A USA Jobs workshop meets from 10 a.m. to noon today and Dec. 18 on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2917. Want to learn more about finding a government job? Get the one-up on competition with hands-on instruction and assistance from an Employment Readiness expert. RSVP required. For more information and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

Support Groups

» Baby Bumps: Passport to Parenting meets from 3 to 5 p.m. every Wednesday in December in the Yellow Ribbon Room on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2926. Join the New Parent Support Program in this “Socialize and Learn” series for expecting moms. The 6-week rotation allows you to come to any and all sessions that interest you. Taught by NPSP registered nurses. No registration required. » A Breast-feeding support group meets every Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Join other moms and dads for this informational class about breast-feeding, sleeping and normal newborn behavior. Class meets at Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810. For details and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

Meetings

» An Emergency Placement Care informational meeting takes place from 1 to 2 p.m. every third Wednesday of every month on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2917. Join Army Community Service for this informative discussion on becoming an EPC provider and learn about the program and its basic requirements. For details, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203. » Walk and Talk meets from 11 a.m. to noon the third Friday of every month. Stimulate your body and your mind. Join Army Community Service to walk and talk it off. Locations vary. For more information, call ACS at 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

Classes and Training

» Preventing a Financial Holiday Hangover meets from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Yellow Ribbon Room on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2926. Learn the basics of creating and maintaining a spending plan to help reduce financial stress during the holidays. For more information and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 631-3406-4203. » Smooth Move meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 15 on Pulaski Barracks, Blgd. 2891. This informative class provides detailed information about the Permanent Change of Station process. Topics include: relocation stress factors, special assignments, shipment of household goods and more. For more information and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

Baumholder Events

» Hilltop Theater Presents “A Christmas Carol”: 7 p.m. today, Saturday and Dec. 11, 12, 18 and 19. For more information or to reserve tickets in advance, contact Hilltop Theater on Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8218, at 485-7244 or 06783-6-7244; or the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation One Stop shop on Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8661, at 485-8215 or 06783-6-8215. » A New Year’s Eve party will be held Dec. 31 at Tavern on the Rock on Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8085. Welcome 2016 surrounded by friends at this fun celebration. Doors open at at 8 p.m. The night will feature karaoke beginning at 9 p.m., appetizers, drink specials and party favors. Cost: $10. Advanced ticket purchase recommended. Open to ID cardholders and their guests, ages 18 and older. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 4858645 or 06783-6-8645.


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Airman & Family Readiness Center

For more information or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. MONDAY » Ramstein spouses orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC » Military Life Cycle briefing: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., A&FRC » USA Jobs: 1 to 2 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Reintegration briefing: 9 to 11 a.m., IDRC » EFMP — Parents of Teens Support Group: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., A&FRC » Pre-deployment briefing: 1 to 3 p.m., IDRC » Resume Writing: 1 to 3 p.m., A&FRC » Ditching the Dorms: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC WEDNESDAY » Base Intro: 7:30 to 11:45 a.m., Ramstein Enlisted Club » Bundles for Babies: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., A&FRC » Managing Your Money: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC THURSDAY » Higher education track: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., A&FRC » Deployed family event: 5 to 7 p.m., Woodlawn Golf Course on Ramstein DEC. 11 » Higher Education track: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., A&FRC » First Duty Station Officers Financial class: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC

Child/Youth

For more information and to register for KMC Youth Instructional Classes, visit www.86fss.com, select “Family” and click “Instructional Classes” or call 06371-47-6444, Ramstein Youth Programs, or 0631-536-6504, Vogelweh Youth Programs.

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Health Promotion

For more information, call Health Promotion at 06371-47-4292 or 480-4292 or stop by Bldg. 2117. MONDAY » Healthy Eating class: 9 to 10:30 a.m. TUESDAY » Closed for Medical Group training day, but a tobacco cessation class will take place from noon to 1 p.m. DEC. 11 » BOD POD: 8 to 10 a.m.

Family Advocacy

To register for classes or for more information, call Family Advocacy at 479-2370 or 06371-46-2370. » BEYOND THE TERRIBLE TWOS — PARENTING CHILDREN 5 AND YOUNGER: 10 a.m. to noon Monday. » EXPECTANT PARENT ORIENTATION (MONTHLY): Every first Tuesday of each month, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Learning Resource Center, Bldg. 3718, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Learn about birth registration, passports and much more. No sign-up needed. For more information, call the New Parent Support Program at 06371-46-2098 or 479-2098. » DADS 101: 8 to 10 a.m. the first Monday of every month, Bldg. 2117 (Health Promotion). The class is designed to teach fathers to become more effective parents. It allows dads to ask questions about labor and delivery, teaches them how to calm a crying baby, teaches role adjustment and other infant care issues. To register or for more information, call the New Parent Support Program at 479-2098 or 06371-46-2098. » DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIM ADVOCACY SERVICES: Family Advocacy provides a new service which offers immediate support and service for men or women affected

Santa is coming to Ramstein! mstein! When: 5 December 2015 Where: Ramstein USO (2nd Floor of Passenger Terminal) nal al) Time: 10:00-12:30 & 13:00-15:00 15 00 Free snacks & beverages will be served, including hot chocolate!

Come meet Santa! Receive a free photo!

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by abuse. The Domestic Abuse Victim Advocacy program is available 24/7. Victims of domestic violence can call 479-2370 during duty hours or 0173-628-4624 after duty hours for a variety of support and advocacy services. Trained personnel stand ready to help. DAVA can provide assistance by helping to develop a safety plan, assessing imminent risk of harm, connecting with helpful services and arranging follow-up care.

ASACS

Contact your school ASACS counselor for details. » ADOLESCENT SUPPORT AND COUNSELING SERVICE is a comprehensive program providing prevention education and counseling services to 11- to 19-year-old ID cardholders in the military community. ASACS’s mission is to provide comprehensive counseling services to adolescents and military families stationed OCONUS while enhancing military readiness and quality of life. In addition, ASACS offers Life Skills classes that promote health and personal development in the Department of Defense schools. ASACS participate in supportive activities related to military life transitions as well as providing individual, group and family counseling services. ASACS counselors’ offices are located in DOD schools for the convenience of military families. ASACS counseling services are completely confidential. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday; however, flexible appointment times are available to meet the needs of military families.

SARC

For Emergency Victim Care during duty hours and after duty hours, call 480-7272 or 06371-47-7272. For administration questions on the Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Program, call 480-5597 or 06371-47-5597.


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Education Notes

Youth sports winter registration

Registration for winter Child, Youth and School Services Youth Sports closes today. Sports offered: basketball, ages 5 to 15; cheerleading, ages 5 to 15; wrestling, ages 6 to 14. For details or to register, contact Parent Central

Services on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2898, at 493-4516/ 4122 or 0631-3406-4516/ 4122; or call Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation One Stop shop in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-8943 or 06371-86-8943. You can also register online at www.webtrac.mwr.army.mil.

Engineering workshop

J oin SKIESUnlimited for an exciting engineering workshop demo from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 12 on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2901. The demo will include activities such as building drawbridges, electrical engines, cranes, gear boxes and more. Open to ages 4 to 18; must be accompanied by an adult. For more information or to register, contact Parent Central Services on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2898, at 493-4516/ 4122 or 0631-3406-4516/ 4122; or Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation One Stop shop in Landstuhl, Wilson Barracks, Bldg. 3810, at 486-8943 or 06371-86-8943.

Paws & Pals

The next Paws & Pals event will take place at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl. The Paws & Pals program helps children improve their literacy skills by teaming up with a dog to read books. The dogs are registered volunteer animals that have been trained and are great listeners. Open to preschool through middle school-aged children. For details and to sign up, stop by the the circulation desk at the library, Bldg. 3810, or call 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.

Preschool Holiday Storytime

Photo by Trudy Lee

J oin the Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl for a special Preschool Holiday Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16. Preschool-aged children, ages 3 to 5 years old, and their parents are invited to this fun, holiday-themed event. No registration requi red. For more information, contact the library, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.

Teddy Bear Sleepover

Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl is having their annual Teddy Bear Sleepover. Children are invited to attend a special stuffed animal story time at 6 p.m. on J an. 8 and then to tuck in their stuffed animals for a sleepover. Come back at 9a a 9t e ya brea ast a to bring their stuffed animal home. Open to all ages. No registration req uired. For more information, contact the library, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322

Catholic religious education program

Photo by Elsa Tovar

Kindergarteners celebrate Thanksgiving at LEMS Students in Trudy Lee’s (top photo) and Elsa Tovar’s (bottom photo) kindergarten classes at Landstuhl Elementary Middle School dress up and sing to their families as part of a Thanksgiving celebration. The afternoon also consisted of dancing, joking and a luncheon.

The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Catholic Community Religious Education Program offers a vibrant religious education experience to KMC children throughout the school year. Kindergarten to seventh-grade students meet from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Sundays at Kaiserslautern Elementary School, Bldg. 2007. r ati ca i ates, ei t ra e st e ts, “Life Teen” participants and high school students meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Pulaski Chapel, Bldg. 2869. The program is designed to support parents and educate children about the Catholic faith, scriptures and the sacraments, all contributing to the development of a stronger spirituality. Classes are currently underway. For more information, contact t e aris s rt ce at 9 1 r 0631-3406-4152.


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add in some strength training. If you don’t think you have time to go to the gym between all of the holiday shopping and gift wrapping, don’t stress. There are other ways to get exercise in, such as j ogging or biking around your neighborhood. For the strength training days, there are plenty of great body weight exercises that req uire no eq uipment: Pushups, situps, sq uats and lunges are j ust a few excellent exercises that work the maj or muscles of your body. If time is an issue for you, a q uick but highly effective workout option is called Tabata interval training. Pick an exercise, such as pushups, complete as many repetitions as you can for 20 seconds, resting for 10 seconds. Do this eight times, rest one minute and then pick another exercise. This interval training uses four exercises total, and the entire process only takes about 15 minutes. If you put forth maximum effort, you will be dripping with sweat, and your strength training will be completed for the day. Also know that Tabata training isn’t for everyone because of its intensity, high impact and short recovery period, so decide what exercise routine is best for you. If you are still thinking that you don’t have the time between the gift

wrapping and holiday shopping, reflect at acti ities c s e your day. There may be times when you are spending hours catching up on your favorite TV show or scrolling through Facebook. That could be the er ect rt ity t reflect y r t ess a s, t r t e tec y and get your sweat on. However, no matter how much you workout, it is all for naught if you do not nourish your body properly. Some simple guidelines to go by are: drink plenty of water and other non-sugary liq uids, keep your sugar intake as low as possible and avoid eating processed foods. It’s also very helpful to use an online calorie calculator to determine how many calories you consume on a daily basis. Having a t ess a s c as yFit ess a is good for logging the foods you eat as well as your daily activity. More often than not, we actually eat much more than we think we do, especially during the holidays. The next time you are on a grocery shopping trip, take the time to check out your options. Many times there are healthier products sitting right next to the convenient, processed items many of us are tempted to buy. Checking out the nutrition facts will help you to determine what is more

or less processed. Two big things to q uickly glance at on the nutrition label: sugar content and the ingredients list. Too much sugar is bad for you, period. The less of it you consume the better. When you are looking at the ingredients list, less is always more. Now that you have the proper exercise and nutrition down, don’t forget about sleep. This is the only chance our body gets to completely shut down and repair itself. Being well rested helps us feel and perform better, and it also helps ward off illnesses. The age-old advice of getting eight hours a night is still great advice, but some of us may need a little more. Begin signaling your body to relax by winding down about an hour before you go to bed. This will help you fall asleep faster. So instead of looking in the mirror on New Year’s day with a frown on your face, start making healthier choices today. By the time the holiday season is in full swing, these choices will have turned into habits, and you will already have a j ump start on your resolutions for the new year. (Marissa Pierce is a certified fitness trainer and KA contributing writer.)


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NOW SHOWING Editor’s note: The movies listing was the most current at the time of publication. Dates are subject to change. Please check with your local theater for the most up-to-date schedule.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 (PG-13) 11 a.m., 2:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m. The Last Witch Hunter (PG-13) 11:30 a.m., 2:45 p.m., 6 p.m., 9:15 p.m. Creed (PG-13) 11:15 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 9:30 p.m. The Good Dinosaur *3D* (PG) 11 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Krampus (PG-13) 5:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. SATURDAY The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 (PG-13) 11 a.m., 2:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m. The Last Witch Hunter (PG-13) 11:30 a.m., 2:45 p.m., 6 p.m., 9:15 p.m. Creed (PG-13) 11:15 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 9:30 p.m. The Good Dinosaur *3D* (PG) 11 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Krampus (PG-13) 5:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. SUNDAY The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 (PG-13) 11:30 a.m., 2:45 p.m., 7:15 p.m. The Last Witch Hunter (PG-13) 11 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 7:45 p.m. Creed (PG-13) 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m. The Good Dinosaur *3D* (PG) 11 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Krampus (PG-13) 6:15 p.m. MONDAY The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 (PG-13) 11 a.m., 4:45 p.m., 7:15 p.m. The Last Witch Hunter (PG-13) 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Creed (PG-13) 11 a.m., 4:45 p.m. The Good Dinosaur *3D* (PG) 11:15 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Krampus (PG-13) 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Our Brand is Crisis (R) 2 p.m., 5 p.m. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension *3D* (R) 8 p.m. TUESDAY The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 (PG-13) 11 a.m., 4:45 p.m., 7:15 p.m. The Last Witch Hunter (PG-13) 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 8 p.m. The Good Dinosaur (PG) 11:15 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Krampus (PG-13) 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Our Brand is Crisis (R) 11:15 a.m., 4:30 p.m. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 2 p.m., 7:15 p.m. WEDNESDAY The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 (PG-13) 11 a.m., 4:45 p.m., 7:15 p.m. The Last Witch Hunter (PG-13) 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Creed (PG-13) 11 a.m., 4:45 p.m. The Good Dinosaur *3D* (PG) 11:15 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Krampus (PG-13) 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Our Brand is Crisis (R) 2 p.m., 5 p.m. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension *3D* (R) 8 p.m. THURSDAY The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 (PG-13) 11 a.m., 4:45 p.m., 7:15 p.m. The Last Witch Hunter (PG-13) 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Creed (PG-13) 11 a.m., 4:45 p.m. The Good Dinosaur *3D* (PG) 11:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Krampus (PG-13) 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Our Brand is Crisis (R) 2 p.m., 5 p.m. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension *3D* (R) 8 p.m. FRIDAY

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The modern world holds many secrets, but the most astounding secret of all is that witches still live amongst us — vicious, supernatural creatures intent on unleashing the Black Death upon the world. Armies of witch hunters battled the unnatural enemy across the globe for centuries, including Kaulder, a valiant warrior who managed to slay the all-powerful Queen Witch, decimating her followers in the process. In the moments right before her death,

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gist “Calamity” Jane Bodine. In self-imposed retirement following a scandal that earned her nickname and rocked her to her core, Jane is coaxed back into the game for the chance to beat her professional nemesis, the loathsome Pat Candy, now coaching the opposition. But as Candy zeroes in on every vulnerability, both on and off the campaign trail, Jane is plunged into a personal crisis as intense as the one her team exploits nationally to boost their numbers.

Starring Vin Diesel and Rose Leslie.

Starring Sandra Bullock and Billy Bob Thornton.

Our Brand is Crisis (R) A Bolivian presidential candidate failing badly in the polls enlists the firepower of an elite American management team led by the deeply damaged but still brilliant strate-

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House in Fischbach, €1150 plus utilities, 154sqm, 3 bedr, 1.5 bathr, call 0162-2735824 House in Siegelbach, 5min Vogelweh/15min RAB, 4.5rms livrm dinrm BIK, 1.5baths basement garage lrg garden €1090+util, 063742250 KL-Erlenbach, 1fam house, 5rms, BIK, bath, shower+WC, partly new laminate flrs, terrace, garage. Avail now. No realtor fee. €945+util. 0152-22407484 Landstuhl City Bungalow, quiet area, 10min RAB, 5min US Hosp, BIK, liv/dinrm, 2bdrm, 1.5baths, guestrm, garden/terrace, park.spot, call 06371-3744 or 0176-60020851

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Luxury new freest. House near Weilerbach, 3km/10min to RAB east gate/also to K-town. Wonderful view, pure nature, horse stables near, 280sqm+400sqm garden, lrg liv/dinrm, 2big bathrs, 40sqm terrace, 1balcony, 2garages, 2park.spots, BIK, floor heat, SAT-TV, avail.inDec, 2100€+util., call 0173-9035895 No Finder's Fee For Renters! Various houses and apartments for rent in the KMC-LRMC and RAB area. Fore more information please contact G.I. Bill Pay Service & Real Estate at ramstein@gibill pay.com or 06371-465407 or 0160-1065196. You can view all our current listings on our website at www.gibillpay.com/realestate


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Ölsbrucken nice house with park, 4BR, 1livrm, 1dinrm w/open BIK, 2bath, 175sqm, carport for 2 cars, €1420 (incl heat/water)+util (elec) 15min to RAB 06308-1280 or 0176-34642316

Spesbach, nice duplex, 130sqm, 4BDR, 1.5baths, big basement, yard/carport, rent €1000, No Fee, Dzepezauer@aol.com, Dieter 0172-6823232

Queidersbach: Modern Duplex, 4bedr., 2½ baths, BIK, liv/dinrm., No finders fee! New 1fam house, patio, yard, balcony, 1.350€+util. 200sqm livsp, 3BR, BIK, 2baths, www.agra-immobilien.de, 06371liv/dinrm, carport, floorheat., 57656 electr shutters, school distr. Ramstein. €1500+util. 0160-96284596, kusm343@gmail.com HOUSES/APTS Quietly located house in Mölschbach, w/fantastic view from lrg.terrace, close to nature, nice neighbourhood, about 7miles south of KL, 15min to Vogelweh, 25min to Ramstein, approx. 160sqm, 2bdr, 1.5baths, open liv.& din.area, open fireplace, BIK, 2fam.rms, 1office, 1storage, 2lrg.garages, big garden, oil heating, avail. now. Rent €1100+ util.+dep.€1650. Come & have a look, call Christina at 06306-2141 or 0179-9039865, stegmann_2000@yahoo.de

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!!!!!1-5 bed luxury apts & houses for TLA/TDY personnel in Ramstein/Mackenbach/Bruck muhlbach.2min to RAB. Short walk to shops/restaurants. 100% equipped, TV, AFN, English satellite, free phone, high speed internet, free calls to USA and Eur. Good library & movie selection, pets welcome, off street secured parking. Call Jennie 0171-2679282 or luxuryapts09@yahoo.com

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Big house for rent in Jettenbach (Ramstein school district), 310sqm, 4BRs, 2.75baths, BIK, Fireplace, floor-heat., granite stairs, balcony, yard, dbl-garage, rent 1700€+util.+dep., 0171-4773278

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1 PT Cruiser, 2.2 Diesel, 2003, Green Plate, 5-speed, 4-door, new TÜV, Air Cond, 2 sets of tiHouses for Rent + Sale. Also TLA res, summer/winter, ABS, power You'll appreciate the quietness apartment located in the city of stearing, elec windows and locks, Call keyless entry, price €2350, of this off street modern house, in Ramstein-Miesenbach. ddundkk@hotmail.de the little village of Mölschbach 015758288381 KEN-Immobilien (Stüterhofstrasse), 8miles from Vogelweh, 116sqm, nice view, surrounded by forest & nature, 2BRs, 1.5baths, BIK, open liv/dinrm, storage & laundryrm, floor heat., open fireplace, laminate & tile floors, balcony, garden, carport, satellite dish. Avail.now. Ideal for 1-2 pers. Rent €875+util.+ depos.€1200. Call 06306-2141 or Open: Wed.-Sat. 6-10 pm, Sun 11 a.m. - 10 pm Make your reservation for weekends. Flexible opening hours for groups from 15 people. 0179-9039865. Moorstraße 11 ■ 66909 Matzenbach : 06383 / 235 or 06383 / 99 91 67 All ads and pics on class-world.com

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AUTOS All ads and pics on class-world.com

2003 Ford Galaxy van 7-seats, $1850, Agard2011@yahoo.com, silver, 2.3L, 140 hp, gas 90/95, dri1990 Porsche 928s4 / US-spec, ves excellent, 179K, 7-seats, ra$13500, christopher.a.moel dio, fog lights, many new parts, all ler.mil@mail.mil, GTS-style airbag year tires. interior, electronic limited-slip, up2003 SAAB 9-5 Linear Sport Seto-date maintenance (contact for dan, $6,995, US Spec, Automatic, listing), reliable daily-driver w/ true Leather, Sunroof, Cruise Control, speed when the autobahn clears Power Seats, Alloy, Excellent Con1997 BMW 523i Sport Sedan, dition, New Service, Call: 0176$6,495, EU Spec, Automatic, Lea- 22730967, Email: info@european ther, Heated Seats, Just serviced, motors.org, Web: www.european 12 months guarantee included in motors.org price! Perfect Condition, Call: 2004 Ford KA, standard, 60hp, 0176-22730967, Email: info@euro 5liter/100km, clean, pet-free car, peanmotors.org, Web: http:// AC, 120K mileage, summer & winwww.europeanmotors.org ter tires, â‚Ź1700, 0152-45261009 2001 VW Passat Sport Combi, $5,995, US Spec, Manual, Navigation, Cruise Control, Heated Seats, Roof Rails, Cloth Interior, HiFi System, Perfect Condition, Call: 0176-22730967, Email: info@ europeanmotors.org, Web: http:// www.europeanmotors.org

2006 Audi A4 Sedan 2.0T Quattro, 52000 miles, Excellent Condition, $11500. Manual 6-speed, Metallic Quartz Gray, Heated leather seats, Sunroof, Adaptive xenon lights, Bluetooth, 17" wheels, KMC area. 06374995735 Schweizmj@yahoo.com

2002 Toyota Rav4 SUV with AWD, $8,995, US Spec, Manual, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Alloy Wheels, All Wheel Drive, Power Windows, Perfect Condition, Call: 0176-22730967, Email: in fo@europeanmotors.org, Web: http://www.europeanmotors.org

2006 MINI Cooper, $7,995, US specs, manual, leather, sunroof, cruise control, heated seats, alloy wheels, excellent condition, very low fuel consumption, Call: 017622730967, Email: info@european motors.org, Web: www.european motors.org

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2006 Nissan Maxima SE V6 Sport Sedan, $9,995, US Spec, Automatic, Air Conditioning, Power Glas Sunroof, Alloy, Cruise Control, Perfect Condition, Call: 0176-22730967, Email: info@euro peanmotors.org, Web: http:// www.europeanmotors.org

2012 Toyota Camry "XLE" V6 Sport Sedan, $20,995, US Spec, Automatic, Leather, Navigation System, Power Seats, Alloy Wheels, Perfect Condition, Call: 0176-22730967, Email: info@euro peanmotors.org, Web: http:// www.europeanmotors.org

2007 Lexus SC430 Coupe/Convertible, $25,795, US Spec, Automatic, Leather, Cruise Control, Power Seats, Alloy, Power Hard Top, Perfect Condition, Call: 017622730967, Email: info@european motors.org, Web: http://www.euro peanmotors.org

2012 VW GLI Sport Sedan, $18,695, US Spec, Manual, Leather/Cloth, 4 Doors, Touch Screen Radio, Security System, Traction Control, Perfect Condition, Call: 0176-22730967, Email: in fo@europeanmotors.org, Web: http://www.europeanmotors.org

2010 Subaru Forester, AWD, $12,000. 70,000 miles, US specs, very good condition. Good gas mileage. Silver w/ cloth interior. New brakes & rotors. New all-season tires. Available late December. Contact sjdchica@gmail.com, 0170- 2014 Ford Mustang 5.0 GT/CS 2009 Honda Accord EX-L - 4590681 Coupe, $28,895, US Spec, Manu$10,900 US specs, Automatic, al, Leather, Power Seats, Alloy coupe, leather, heated seats, Wheels, California Special Pack, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee "Lapower seats, power sunroof, Perfect Condition, Call: 0176 power locks, cruise control, alloy redo" 4X4 SUV, $23,925, US 22730967, Email: info@european Spec, Automatic, Leather, Cruise wheels, mileage 89,900. Call motors.org, Web: http://www.euro Control, Power Seats, Alloy, All 0611-9787619 or e-mail Wheel Drive, Perfect Condition, peanmotors.org mjdaley2003@yahoo.com Call: 0176 22730967, Email: info@ 2014 MINI Countryman JCW 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Coueuropeanmotors.org, Web: http:// ALL4, Blue, $34900, 12821 miles, pe, $25,995, US Spec, Automatic, Manufacturer Warranty, Automawww.europeanmotors.org Cruise Control, Power Glass Suntic, Panoramic Sunroof, Leather, roof, Power Seats, 20 inch Alloy Navigation, Auto Climate, Xenon Wheels, Perfect Condition, Call: 2012 Ford Focus SEL Trim Level, Lights, Heated Seats, Rain Sense 0176-22730967, Email: info@euro Automatic, Private Sale (Dealer Wipers, Upgraded Sound System. peanmotors.org, Web: http:// Maintained) Low Miles + Winter Call or text 017680420465 www.europeanmotors.org Package, $14000 OBO, Kona 5 speed Air con All season tires 2011 HONDA Accord EX V-6, Blue Metallic, Charcoal Black Lea- Power windows Remote entry ther Sport Buckets Seats, Sony $14,000 OBO. Automatic, U.S. Power locks CD player BMW aland German specs will pass in- 10 Speaker Sound System with loys Just been serviced Super spection. Dealer maintained, lots Subwoofer, 0173-8224734 condition Silver in color Excellent of extras, call Carlos 06204condition 292000 km roughly 919085 or e-mail ckvillanueva@ar 2012 Mercedes GLK 350, 223k miles Just been serviced cor.de $13,500, Good condition, Power Phone: 0151-17610336 2012 BMW 640i 2D Coupe (M- windows/seats, alarm, A/C, Good Year Ultra Grip Winter TiSport Package) 19K miles (Very U.S.specs, CD player, inspection res with steel rims, 175/65 R14. Clean Condition), $45,500.00 (Call current till August 2016. Excellent condition used one winfor more information) ebsmith4u@ enriquejohn1060@hotmail.com, or ter. Rims 4x100. $175, Call: 0162outlook.com, 0172-7332688 0160-96874957 after 15 hr. 297-2951


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Grand Opening Event Friday November 27th - Sunday December 13th

We’ve Locked The Keys To A Brand New

Mercedes-Benz

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OPEN THE SAFE

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WINNER!

Everyone attempting to crack the safe will be entered into the Mercedes-Benz merchandise giveaway.

Refreshments. Prizes & Giveaways. Special Offers. Contact Your Local Sales Representative: KAISERSLAUTERN | Kaiserstr. 34 | D-67661 Stephen Kelly | skelly@militarycars.com | Cell: +49(0)0160 1657081 Eamonn O’Donnell | eodonnel@militarycars.com | Cell: +49(0)170 7031 079 *No purchase necessary. A purchase does not improve your chances of winning. Prize is valued up to $65,100. Winner must be a U.S. citizen, 19 years or older and a member of the U.S. Military or civilian component (DOD or Government Contractor) on active duty. Winners must show proof of Military Status. MAS reserves the right to substitute second level prizes at their discretion. Prize photo is for illustration purposes only. Limit of one prize per person. See complete rules and regulations at event location. Offered by Auto Exchange Kaftfahrzeug-Handels-Gmbh. No DOD, Army, Airforce, Navy or Federal Government endorsement is implied. (AX9312)

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Friday November 27th - Sunday December 13th Refreshments. Prizes & Giveaways. Special Offers. militaryautosource.com

Contact Your Local Sales Representatives: KAISERSLAUTERN | Kaiserstr. 34 | D-67661 | Office: +49 (06 31) 3 51 87 0 *No purchase necessary. A purchase does not improve your chances of winning. Prize is valued up to $53,100. Winner must be a U.S. citizen, 19 years or older and a member of the U.S. Military or civilian component (DOD or Government Contractor) on active duty. Winners must show proof of Military Status. MAS reserves the right to substitute second level prizes at their discretion. Prize photo is for illustration purposes only. Limit of one prize per person. See complete rules and regulations at event location. Offered by Auto Exchange Kaftfahrzeug-Handels-Gmbh. No DOD, Army, Airforce, Navy or Federal Government endorsement is implied. (AX9304)


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BMW 316i, 4-Door, 5-Speed, blue met, power stearing, elec All ads and pics on class-world.com windows FT, sunroof, ABS, air bags, and we deliver anywhere 2012 BMW 640i Coupe, $48,500, cash in hand, $14350, ddundkk@ Miles: 19,594 ebsmith4u@out hotmail.de look.com, 0172-7332688 BMW 320i, 4-door, 5 speed,

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Austin Mini 4Sale, $2200, steve leemoore@yahoo.com, 1986 Austin Mini for restoration only. Engine runs but needs clutch to drive. Many new parts (carb, ignition and many others) and the body has been stripped to bare metal for paint.

BMW 525i Model 2000, new German inspection, power stearing, power locks, air cond, leather interior, seat heating, power windows, alloy rims w/ new summer tires, new battery and brakes. €1800. 0152-06467728

ABS, power stearing, electric windows FT, green met, and we deliver anywhere and my phone is 0175-3213199, $1400, ddundkk@ hotmail.de

December 4, 2015 Merc Benz, C-180, white, automatic, €1850, car has new German TÜV, no rust, in mint cond, call 0175-3213199 or email ddundkk@hotmail.de

Two seat convertible MercedesBenz 1995 320SL, with removable hardtop, European specs, excellent condition, burgundy color, heated seats, alarm, power windows/seats, cd player, A/C, jcrza Nissan Almera TINO Diesel 2002, sa@live.com, 06371-8382374 manual, 2nd owner, great condition, 220000km, no rust, Michelin VW Passat TDI Station Wagon, all season tires, new AC, 5-seater, 2002, Automatic 130 HP, Turbo, big storage space, TÜV 1 year, Blue, $1750, Great car. Diesel US inspection guaranteed €2200 with great gas mileage (31.8 miles OBO, call 0151-45261009 per gallon). Turbo (fast). 130 HP

Daihatsu silver met, 4-door, 5speed, 1.0 LTR, year 2002, air cond, summer tires and winter tires, cd player, ABS, air bags, Hamp Synergy, $18, oil filters. $1350, and we deliver anywhere H1540-PFB-004, isabell_1_98@ya with cash in hand, ddundkk@hot hoo.com / 017622987498 mail.de Opel Astra, burgundy, 2-door, 5speed, ABS, air cond., radio, TÜV till 2016, and we deliver anywhere Honda Accord, 2-door, burgun- with cash in hand, my phone is dy, leather, air cond, ABS, 2.2 0175-3213199, $1200, ddundkk@ LTR, 16 VAL, Automatic, new hotmail.de TÜV, power stearing, air bags, summer/winter tires on rims, we deliver anywher with cash, $2000, Porsche 944, $5200, steveleemoo re@yahoo.com, car looks great, ddundkk@hotmail.de runs like a top and has had a recent timing belt service. The interiHonda Civic Hybrid 2007, 69000 or is clean with a crack-free dash mil German spec. All season tires. and a working sunroof. Failed Very good condition $7500, call USEUR inspection due to small oil leak. Jeff 0151-65146067

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We buy cars / all makes! Accident, broken down, Honda, Toyota - great prices! Open Mon-Sun call until 10pm 0172-7670100 also What's App or 0631-3579286 or E-Mail: tonicars56@yahoo.de

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Caution: Some Classified ads have become a target for scams. Please be cautious if potential buyers offer you payment methods other than cash. BMW Motorcycle Travel Tool Kit Never Used, €50, hp2ronin@ gmail.com BMW R1100S - Stock Muffler, €200, Excellent Ccondition hp2ronin@gmail.com

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CHILD CARE

MOTORCYCLES All ads and pics on class-world.com

Better presentation skills & speaking "off the cuff": KAISERSLAUTERN TOASTMASTERS CLUB, next meetings on Dec. 2 and 16, 2015 at 19:00h, Restaurant "Burgschänke" in Hohenecken, contact Maja Rittmann, 0174/4267367, m.rittmann@gmx.net

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Adopt while stationed overseas! www.adopt-abroad.com Adoption Intl & foster care, home studies. Hague accredited. Caseworkers in Germany. US 001-888526-4442

Daycare K-town area full or part time, nights & weekends. Open for all ages. Also Schopp & Trippstadt Call 0151-41281576 or 06328-8229

Play Academy ChildCare. I am a licensed & certified child care provider. I live in Rodenbach, 10 min Vogelweh & 10 min RAB. I have years of experience & references. My home is warm & cozy. Warm home cooked Lunch is provided for the children every day. Your child will have its very own indoor playground & fenced in backyard for the summer as well as weekly field trip outings. If you are in need, I am here for you MondayFriday. Age 2-5, Mon-Fri 7-5. 0176-83550843

WE OFFER: ALL CAR SERVICES TRANSMISSION REPAIR ELECTRICAL REPAIR BODY WORK FREE TOWING SERVICE

Metal Slug Anthology, Wii game, played once, perfect condition - like new! €15, copongracz@ gmail.com **See pics on classworld.com Rayman Raving Rabbits, Wii game, perfect condition, like new! €10, copongracz@gmail.com, **See pics on class-world.com

VAT FORM ACCEPTED VISA / MASTER CARD

Roland’s Bike Shop 06371-70182 06371 70182

Bible study books etc, isabell_1_98@yahoo.com

$20,

Super Mario Galaxy, Wii game, perfect condition, like new! €15, copongracz@gmail.com **See pics on class-world.com T-Eumex 220PC, for fast and comfortable internet communication. Isdn $15, isabell_1_98@ya hoo.com

Repairs - all makes & models Tune-ups, Brake service USAA accident repairs Free towing Ramstein Area Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 – 17:00 hrs Saturday according to agreement

Autohaus Darge Call: 06371-9246-0

We are located in 66862 Kindsbach, Kaiserstr. 2

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Aeropostale long sleeve. Pink. On the front are pictures of peaces signs and the label name is shown. Size M. Barley worn. Good condition. For pics see www.class-world.com. €9. jani na.wuttke@gmx.de

Stearing wheel "Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback" for your PC! Love to play auto games? Wanna feel like yr r driving for real? Then dont miss this!, pics on class-world.com, €20, copon gracz@gmail.com **See pics on class-world.com

+ We repair Japanese, EuroCarl Zeiss Str. 7 66877 Ramstein pean, and American Bikes Email: RAagency@aol.com + We Pick Up and Deliver Bikes www.rolandscarrental.com + All credit cards accepted and VAT + Mechanic with more than 20 yrs experience

• PARTS + SERVICE • AC-SERVICE • BODY WORK • TUNE UP • ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER’S PARTS

FOR SALE

2 wheel trolley dark blue, 30 1/1 inches tall 49x19 1/12 wide, 3 compartments (xl and medium) used only once, brand new condition. asking $100. 06332-41560 call between 8am to 9pm. Can deliver to RAB!

SmackDown vs. Raw 2010, Wii game, like new!, €12, ccopon gracz@gmail.com **See pics on class-world.com

August-Süßdorf Str. 12 66877 Ramstein Phone 06371/614824 www.michasautoservice.de

MASTER MECHANIC • SERVING MILITARY 15 YRS NP AUTOCENTER HANDELS GMBH DENISSTR. 22 • 67663 KAISERSLAUTERN 0631 • 310 764-0 WWW.NP-AUTOCENTER.DE

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Micha’s Autoservice

USED CAR SALES WE BUY ALL CARS WE BUY JUNK CARS (by business)

NICE PRICE

M-Audio 410 Firewire w/Firewire, Digital interface for recording studio. Owners booklet included! €50, hp2ronin@gmail.com

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The 86th Force Support Squadron at Ramstein has licensed providers on and off the installation. Providers who provide more than 10 hours a week of care must be licensed. Please use good judgment when choosing child care services. For more information please contact DSN 478-7420 or civ 06371405-7420 or email 86FSS.FCC@ramstein.af.mil

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The Bigs Baseball, Wii Game, perfect condition, like new! €8, coemser@gmail.com **See pics on class-world.com

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German rucksack from Scout for kids, Very sturdy with many pockets and reflector as well as a candy cone for the first day of school. Paid over €100.asking $15,017622987498

Art Nouveau furniture over 100 years old. A variety of items, grandfather clock (Harmonium), Bracelet - Brown, handmade! Becrystal glasses, Murano glasses, autiful accessory for any ocation, Meisner porcelain figurines, 200 years old, coffee and Tea set. Brass plated Bed, $120, Please any outfit. Treat yourself to something nice or bring a smile to your call 0160-512-2448 Call: 0177-5211480 best girl friends. €10, copon gracz@gmail.com, pics on class- Designer Hand bag. George Gina and Lucy. Used twice. Paid 160€ world.com for the bag. Asking €50, Bracelet - Gray/Black, handma- isabell_1_98@yahoo.com or de. Beautiful accessory for any oc- 017622987498 cation, any outfit. Treat yourself to something nice or bring a smile to Dresser with Mirror set, with 7 excellent condition your best girl friends. €10, copon drawers, gracz@gmail.com, pics on class- $100, Hutch with glass door $75, and much more, call 06371world.com Fresh Glühwein and various specialties 4910590 will delight your senses. More than Collection of leather bound, signed by the author, 1st edition Engleby from Sebastian Faulks! 30 stalls will offer a wide range of books, mint cond. Over 100 diffe- Great book., €2, pic on classfood and all things Christmas rent books. Authors include: Nor- world.com, coemser@gmail.com for sale. man Mailer, William F. Buckley, For That Special Collector a BeJoseph Heller, Elie Wiesel, Donald autiful The United States CommerMc Dunne, John Updicke, Tom morative Presidential Collection, Wolfe, etc. $ 15.000 - serious in- spvendor@gmail.com quiries only! Call: 0631-940213 or Foxy lady, small felt shoulder bag 0151-270-19822 with fox design. Discover your Couch, Love Seat, and Coffee Tawild side! All bags are completely ble 1 year old, excellent condition, environmentally friendly made color is burgundy $300, phone with wool, soap and water only! 06371-4910590 or 0160-4041390 €25, for pics see class-world.com Cupcake caddy/veggie dip tray, jenniferwilking@hotmail.com egg carrier, $10. With this four-inOpen: one-carrier, you can use it to take GAP Sweatshirt: Perfect conditiMon - Fri: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. cupcakes or deviled eggs or coo- on, like new. Size small, €5, coem Sat: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. kies or a vegetable tray/dip to par- ser@gmail.com ties. Includes three inserts, base, Garmin 360 Navigation, $50, Sun: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. and lid. finelinefarms@yahoo.com spvendor@gmail.com

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Page 37 Handbag: Classy black leather bag. Hardly used, perfect condition!, pics on class-world.com, €15, copongracz@gmail.com

Like New Poker Chips with carry- Sandals "Anne Klein": Classy ing case, $20.00, spvendor@ Sandals "Anne Klein": Classy shoes, brown leather, great to wegmail.com ar at work or for going out at Mirrored Bedroom Schrank, night. Only slight signs of usage. $100, Please call 0160-512-2448 Size 9M, €5, pics on classMust sell 65 year old flawless soli- world.com, coemser@gmail.com taire .45 carat diamond ring set in Selling at 1 half the value given white gold. Asking best offer by the Swarovski company$795. Will accept $ or €. Call: Swarovski Crystal - Attention col06332-41560 from 9 - 18:00. lectors! All retired pieces reduced

Various music CDs for sale, all from the 2000er years. Single CDs from Nelly Furtado, Christina Aguilera etc. for €3, music samplers like Bravo Hits and The Dome €4. For a picture of the selection see www.class-world.com. Contact janina.wuttke@gmx.de

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Shamballa Bracelet - Purple/white, handmade, adjustable in size, fits almost every wrist. Beautiful accessory for any occasion, any outfit. Treat yourself to something nice or bring a smile to your best girl friends. €10, copongracz@ to half their value, All pieces over gmail.com 50years old! Prices greatly redu- Small grey felt shoulder bag with ced! Great gift for any special oc- mushroom design, perfect gift, casion! Private collection!The last €20 jenniferwilking@hotmail.com two Retired pieces, whale, turtle. Storage Bed - (fits full size matCall for info: 06332-41560 bettress), Solid Wood, Very Sturdy, ween 2pm to 8pm. Can deliver to Delivery Not Available, I Can Help RAB! You Assemble The Bed. MotivaShamballa Bracelet - Black/Gray, ted To Sess! €250, hp2ronin@ handmade, adjustable in size, fits gmail.com almost every wrist. Beautiful ac- Striped hand-made felt shoulder cessory for any occasion, any out- bag, large, trend colors, perfect fit. Treat yourself to something ni- gift, €30, for pics see classce or bring a smile to your best world.com jenniferwilking@hot girl friends. €12, copongracz@ mail.com gmail.com Super Mario kart lunch cooler, Shamballa Bracelet - Brown/Cre- $8,017622987498 me, handmade, adjustable in size, The Notebook from Nicholas fits almost every wrist. Beautiful Sparks - wonderful book!, €2, pic accessory for any occasion, any on class-world.com, copongracz@ outfit. Treat yourself to something gmail.com nice or bring a smile to your best girl friends. €15, copongracz@ T-Shirt "America", perfect condition, like new, size small! €5, co gmail.com pongracz@gmail.com ***pics on Shamballa Bracelet - Lilac/white, class-world.com handmade, adjustable in size, fits Various size new gym bags almost every wrist. Beautiful ac$10.00 each, spvendor@ cessory for any occasion, any outgmail.com fit. Treat yourself to something nice or bring a smile to your best girl friends. €10, coemser@ gmail.com

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Rent a VAN & DRIVER, €20.00 per hour + .50 cents per km. Door to door service. Tel. 01791456657 Translator / Interpreter Certified KL., near Vogelweh. Reasonable rates. Call: 0631-54440

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Fully Automated Coffee Machine EA 8160 BLACK | item no.: 1962690 • Automatic milk frother for perfect foam incl. stainless steel milk container • LCD for easy operation • Automatic cleaning and descaling programs

329.GPC AND VAT FORM.

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Bagless Vacuum Cleaner Raclette Grill RG 9640 | item no.: 1883670 Output: 1400 Watt, adjustable Pans: 8 antistick-coated pans Natural grilling stone: for healthy grilling with little fat

29.99

RRP € 49.99 You save €

20.-

BGS 2 U 310 CRANBERRY | item no.: 2033471 Hard floor nozzle: suitable for gentle wood floor cleaning Hygiene filter: for clean waste air Radius of action: 9 meters

169.-

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Offers valid on 4-12-2015. Sold in standard household amounts only. Subject to errors and technical adjustments.

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