Kaiserslautern American - December 2, 2022

KMC commanders meet; talk energy conservation

for MilitaryinGermany.com

If you find you’ll be spending the holidays a little closer to home than you might have liked, don’t worry! Holiday beauty can be found in plenty of places in Kaiserslautern – both expected and unex pected.

U.S. Military leaders from the Kaiserslautern Military Community gather to discuss energy conservation and other top ics during a KMC commanders’ luncheon at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 29. U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force and KMC commander gathered leadership from across the KMC to ensure U.S. forces were united on hot topics around the KMC.

Story and photos by Senior Airman Thomas Karol 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. military leadership from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army across the Kaiserslautern Military Community came

during the first KMC

manders’ luncheon at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 29.

COMMENTARY: I’M STILL HERE

by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Imagine for a minute you’re a nervous 17-year-old high school kid. You’re the president of a club, and you’ll be giving a speech at the club’s annual banquet. Not only that, but a state representa tive whom you admire is going to be there listening to your speech.

Your heart is pounding, your hands are sweaty and you are vis ibly shaking. Several times you felt like throwing up and wanted to leave. What if your dad showed up and embarrassed you in front of everyone who meant some thing to you? What if he stumbled into the room completely wasted, reeking of alcohol, and ruined everything?

Everyone already knew your family was poor and the farm was run down, but did they know your father was a drunk? Did they know your father was emotionally abu sive and blamed you for every thing? Did they know, despite how much you tried to help him, he still said you weren’t good enough?

Hi, I’m Rose, and my father is an alcoholic.

There are countless stories through the years of my dad strug gling with alcohol abuse. He had multiple DUIs and even more

arrests, leaving us, his family, to feel the repercussions. It took me years to come to terms with this, and even longer to heal.

I wanted to help him no matter the cost to me, but I couldn’t figure

out how to break through to him. At the time, I didn’t understand how emotionally abusive alcohol could make a person. It took him hitting me once to fully realize how bad it had gotten.

He’s still my father and I love him, but I deserved better than that.

I moved away to college and began a new journey surrounded by new people, experiences and the difficulties of peer pressure and societal expectations. I luckily found amazing friends and sur rounded myself with positivity. The world became a little brighter and, somehow, it was therapeutic to share the challenges I faced.

I didn’t invite my father when I graduated with my bachelor’s degree, but he was probably in jail at the time anyway. I lost track over the years. I was satisfied walk ing across the stage with my mom, brothers and a few good friends cheering for me.

A year later I had joined the Air

Force and thought enough time had passed that I could let my guard down a little, and there was no way another human could pos sibly be as bad as my father. The naïve farm kid from Wisconsin was wrong.

Only a couple weeks after I got to my first base, I drove a group of intoxicated people I thought were friends back to the dorms. One of them was aggressive and assaulted me. It wasn’t long before people assumed the worst of me because, naturally, the party guy was so charismatic that he would never harm anyone. I was moved offbase for my safety.

To keep busy and focus on posi tive things in my life, I jumped at the opportunity to join Airmen Against Drunk Driving. I got elect ed to the council, personally volun teered several hundred hours and coordinated well over 1,000 hours after I revamped the program as an airman first class. My main thought was that if I couldn’t help

my own father, maybe I could help someone else.

At the same time, I had to come to terms with my mom having can cer. I focused on what I could con trol — I got into fitness and made some quality friends. Over time, I began making decisions based on my values and didn’t compromise what was important to me.

When my mom was placed in hospice care, I went back to my hometown so I could make good memories with my family. One afternoon, I drove by the farm I grew up on and saw my dad’s red pickup parked at a local saw mill where he worked after he was forced to sell the farm. I’m not sure what compelled me, but I pulled into the parking lot.

My heart raced like it did back in high school, unsure if I wanted to see my dad or not. I hadn’t seen or spoken to him in years. He emerged through the doorway, and we sat down across from each other in a conference room. It didn’t take long before he blamed my brothers and me again for everything, and I remember feeling disappointment, sadness and anger all at once.

It was in that moment I knew he didn’t truly want help. I couldn’t continue to let it weigh me down, so I walked out, figuratively and literally. The interaction still occa sionally plays out in my head like a movie, as if a scene was ending in my life and the emotional abuse was finally over.

As I drove away, I looked in my rearview mirror to see my dad standing in the parking lot, alone.

He is still my father, and I still love him.

At my core, I hope he figures out for himself that he is an alco holic and needs help, but he must truly mean it — not just say what people want to hear. I can’t make that decision for him, and I cannot afford to waste away trying and hoping to make it happen.

I have my own job to do, Airmen to lead and life to live, but if my father finally decides to make a change for real, I’ll be here.

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Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex, then American Forces Network – Incirlik operations manager and now 86th Airlift Wing noncommissioned officer in charge of command information, reflects on her past with an alcoholic father while stationed at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, March 23. Gudex spent years healing from her experiences growing up and now focuses her time and energy on things that hold value to her, like fitness and developing Airmen.

Photos by Tech. Sgt. Crystal L. Charriere

Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex, then American Forces Network – Incirlik operations manager and now 86th Airlift Wing noncommissioned officer in charge of command informa tion, motivates her troop before he starts his radio show at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, March 23. Gudex openly discusses her experience of growing up with an alcoholic father and the impact it had on her then and now as a leader. Gudex encourages oth ers to have a plan and be responsible while enjoying alcoholic drinks.

Gen. Otis Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and U.S. Army Col. Reid Furman, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz com mander, discussed several topics to include energy conservation.

During the meeting, the KMC commanders signed a joint ener gy conservation memorandum, which affirms the Kaiserslautern Military Community’s commitment to reduce its energy usage in soli darity with host nation initiatives.

“Our host nation partners see us as one collective military force so coordination and communi cation across all Department of Defense services here is essential for upholding our partnerships and friendships in the area,” said France, who also holds the title of Kaiserslautern Military Community commander.

The memorandum includes examples of installation mea sures, like delaying the start of heating season, setting limits to office temperatures and radia tor settings, reducing unneces sary interior and exterior light ing, and turning off unnecessary office lights throughout the day, overnight and weekends.

The memorandum outlined several energy saving measures

required for U.S. installations in the KMC, but also gives com manders the flexibility to adjust measures, if needed, to maintain mission readiness.

“As community partners, all U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force,

and U.S. Army personnel in the KMC area are expected to apply measures to reduce energy con sumption both at workplaces and in private households,” said France. “Together, we as the KMC can make a difference.”

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force and Kaiserslautern Military Community commander, signs an energy conservation memorandum during a KMC commanders’ luncheon at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 29. Leaders from around the KMC signed the memorandum to show U.S. Forces in the area are committed to reduce energy consumption in solidarity with host nation partners.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones signs an energy conservation memorandum during a KMC commanders’ luncheon at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 29. Jones and other U.S. military leaders across the Kaiserslautern military Community came together to discuss hot topics including reducing energy in solidarity with host nation partners.

THE HOUSING HYPE TAKE NOTE

KMC Housing Residents

We would like to hear from you!

The 2022 Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey started on Oct. 17. All KMC On-Base Housing Residents should have received an invitation to participate in the survey via email. If you didn’t receive the survey, please contact AirForceHousingSurvey@celassociates.com for assistance.

This survey is completely confidential with only the survey company having access to individual survey responses.

Your feedback will help shape the future of our housing services. The survey results will guide the decisions we make today and will impact generations of our military members and their families. Thank you in advance for your participation.

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ENERGY TIP OF THE WEEK

» If you want cool crisp air, remember to lower the temperature settings when you open or tilt the window. Leaving the settings up will increase energy waste, since temperature travels from hot to cold areas.

» While many enjoy colorful holiday light decorations during the season, many light fixtures are real energy guzzlers. Set a timer or manually switch lights on and off from about 5 p.m. to max. 10 p.m. to avoid unnecessary energy consumption late at night.

Reminder from the Post Office

Recommended mailing dates: First Class Mail and Priority Mail – Dec. 9, Priority Mail Express Military Service – Dec. 16

Post office changes — Electronic custom forms

Customers will now be required to provide electronic customs forms in order to ship out packages at the Northside Post Office and Kapaun Post Office. This is a huge step forward to decrease customer wait time in the facility prior to the start of the holiday season. Customers can create the electronic customs forms by visiting www.usps.com. Customers can choose to either (1) print the electronic customs form from their home or (2) by creating and printing the electronic customs form at the stations located in each Post Office’s lobby. How-To instructions will also be provided at each station.

Ramstein’s Patient and Family Partnership

Ramstein’s Patient and Family Partnership Council meets Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 1p.m., in Bldg. 2121, 1st floor conference room. Attendance is open to adults enrolled at the 86 MDG for primary care. The council’s goal is to improve the patient care experience by creating a dialogue between providers and patients. For more information contact DSN 479-2625

Retiree Activities Office

RAO is in need of a new director (volunteer position). If you have any retirees who work or volunteer within your groups who may be interested in this dynamic opportunity to serve our KMC retiree community, please have them contact the RAO at 86aw.rao@us.af.mil.

USAREUR License section

In compliance with host nation laws, instead of a $20 fee, it will increase to a $30 fee for the license. This applies to all licenses

except the International Licenses.

Registry of Motor Vehicles HQ customer service hours update

The customer service desk at Headquarters USAREUR-AF Registry of Motor Vehicles will be closed on Fridays until further notice. No customers will be seen, and the virtual queue will be deactivated. All other operations will remain active and available to the respective requirements.

Finance Walk-In Hours/ Base in-processing

Finance customer service walk-in hours will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in building 2108. The finance lobby will be used for base in-processing from 1-5 p.m. with Housing, Tricare and Finance. In-processing can be done with any or all of these three agencies during that time and an appointment can be booked through https://www.signupgenius. com/go/8050d45abac2fa7f49-finance

COVID-19

updates for KMC

Looking for updated information regarding coronavirus and changes to base facilities? Visit https:// www.ramstein.af.mil/ COVID-19/

ATTN: Those packing up, leaving the KMC

Many members wait too long to begin the household goods moving process, thereby causing additional stress and delays. The 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron Personal Property Office advises movers to call them at +49-631-536-7727 three weeks before moving to begin the booking process.

Air Force Official Photos

The Official Photo Studio at the 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs office has moved locations. The studio is now open in building 2102 and appointments can be made at https:// ramsteinstudio.setmore.com/.

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Lt. Col. John M. Davey and Maj. William J. Ball, 512th Tactical Fighter Squadron pilots, taxi by Ramstein’s tower enroute to the runway for the squadron’s first flight, Nov. 16, 1976. The 512th TFS has roots back to World War II, and were based at Ramstein Air Base from 1976-1994.

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24 IS paves way for future of ISR Airmen development

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Megan Beatty 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Developing Airmen has always been a crucial part of sustaining a successful organization and allow ing members to reach their full potential.

In January, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass published the Enlisted Force Development Action Plan as the way forward for developing Airmen to fight and win future wars.

Although the action plan was published earlier this year, the 24th Intelligence Squadron at Ramstein Air Base has been using a unique construct to deliberately develop its Airmen since fall of 2021.

The squadron is one of many geographically separated units of the 480th Intelligence, Reconnaissance and Surveillance Wing based out of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Leaders across the 24th IS felt their unit was not getting the most out of its private organizations that focused on professional development. To meet their specific needs here, the squadron created a Headhunters Senior Noncommissioned Officer Council, referred to as HHSCO, to better align with their priorities and major graded areas. The four major graded areas of managing resourc es, leading people, improving the unit, and executing the mission were developed from procedures or requirements based on public law and Department of Defense policies.

“We decided as a group the con struct as a private org was not work ing for us,” said Chief Master Sgt. Michael Addington, 24th IS senior enlisted leader. “Previous private orgs sometimes got stuck on fund raising, elections and extra bureau cracy. HHSCO is not a private org, but more of a fellowship of profes sional Airmen deliberately develop ing each other across the unit.”

The HHSCO differs from typi cal private organization structures because it is broken into seven dif ferent areas, or bins, where SNCOs and company grade officers can lead in a topic they are passionate about. The bins are: foundations, SEL focus, tradecraft and innova tion, education, diversity and inclu sion, and culture and climate

“While in training, I was always told by everyone to find a senior NCO and follow them wherever they go,” said 2nd Lt. Rachel Solarz, 24th IS analysis and exploitation team lead. “I feel like the SNCO Council makes it really easy to do that because they are there, they are present, and they want to help you.”

The structure of HHSCO allows Airmen to focus on the bin, or bins, they are interested in. Flyers with updated points of contact are regu larly circulated through the squad ron to ensure all members know how to get in contact with their respective bin.

“It allows people to vector them selves based on what they are pas sionate about,” Master Sgt. Joshua Driscoll, 24th IS AET flight chief.

“If people like professional devel opment, they can go to that bin. If people like teaching about educa tion and life skills and things like that, then they pursue those. It is basically an open outlet for every body to focus on what is important to them.”

One example of a successful HHSCO program is the squadron’s diversity and inclusion initiatives. Master Sgt. Lisa Vasquez, 24th IS AET flight chief, is the Diversity and Inclusion bin primary point of contact.

“I think we are leading the 693rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group on this effort,” said Vasquez. “We are actu ally in the process of helping to rewrite the 480th ISRW’s strategy for diversity and inclusion. We are also reaching out to fortune 500 companies to get their best practices for their diversity and inclusion pro grams.”

In addition to rewriting wing strategies, the diversity and inclu sion bin has hosted virtual town hall meetings to discuss concerns Airmen in the squadron have had. The HHSCO developed an app for members to submit questions and comments anonymously to facili tate open communication.

Another initiative derived from the HHSCO which has allowed Airmen in the 24th IS to thrive is the Airman Leadership Top-Off Course in the foundations bin. Additionally, they planned a resiliency trip to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of the squadron, with their Airman Resiliency Team and tradecraft and innovation bin.

The course, taught by Driscoll, focuses on developing others and stepping into the role of performing as an NCO. The class touches on

traditional supervisory duties such as writing bullets, decorations and enlisted performance reports.

Driscoll mentioned that although HHSCO is just getting past the developmental phase, it has been instrumental to the develop ment of Airmen and the unit has no plans of slowing it down.

“We have a few catalysts in the road, but once we hit those catalysts we can really let this boom,” said Driscoll. “We are starting to create a more cyclical structure where it is easier to plug and play people in at a base like Ramstein with a high turnover rate.”

It is clear to members in the 24th IS that HHSCO has been ben eficial. Airmen and leaders from the squadron hope the program catches on and is adapted by other organi zations across the Air Force.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joshua Driscoll, 24th Intelligence Squadron analysis and exploitation team flight chief, teaches an Airman Leadership Top-Off course at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 16. The course is part of the squadron’s Headhunters Senior Noncommissioned Officer Council under the foundations bin. The council focuses on deliberately developing Airmen within core focus areas.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Erick Corona, 24th Intelligence Squadron analyst, discusses the concept of servant leadership with other students during an Airman Leadership Top-Off course at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 16.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ken Ngyuen, 24th Intelligence Squadron signals analyst, attends an Airman Leadership Top-Off course at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 16. The course is part of the squadron’s Headhunters Senior Noncommissioned Officer Council under the foundations bin. The course aims to develop junior staff sergeants and senior Airmen so they can confidently step into the role of performing as an NCO.

TALK OF THE TOWN: Union Community Baumholder

by Gina Hutchins-Inman 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Many members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community have found temporary or even permanent homes in one of the many villages and towns sur rounding Kaiserslautern or in the heart of the Palatinate Forest.

Talk of the Town is a series highlighting the union commu nities within the Kaiserslautern Military Community. The series aims to inform American service members and their families about the communities they’re joining during their time in the KMC. A Union Community is an admin istrative territorial community composed of a group of individu al towns or villages. Each month we feature a different community and provide facts about its history, heritage, and the local experiences it offers.

The last stop in our series will lead us to the District of Baumholder, located within the County of Birkenfeld. Baumholder is the furthest outpost with in the Kaiserslautern Military Community and is geographically separated from all the other union communities. The county seat is in the City of Birkenfeld and the District of Baumholder lies in the Westrich region. Once again, we invite you to discover interesting and maybe not-so-well-known facts about your home away from home.

The District of Baumholder con sists of the 13 the individual towns and villages of Berglangenbach, Berschweiler, Eckersweiler, FohrenLinden, Frauenberg, Hahnweiler, Heimbach, Leitzweiler, Mettweiler, Reichenbach, Rohrbach, Rückweiler, Ruschberg and the administrative seat in the City of Baumholder.

The total District community has about 9,700 residents and an addi tional 8,500 Baumholder Military Community members also call it their home, making up a remark able 47 percent of the population.

Mayor Bernd Alsfasser has been in office since 2016 and would like to extend a warm welcome (see Page 7).

Early history

Baumholder was first official ly mentioned as “Bemondulum” in a documentary in 1156 and was then held by the Bishop Albert of Verdun. Up until the French Revolution, Baumholder was under the ownership of the Duke of Zweibrücken. Although town rights were never explicitly granted, Baumholder acquired a number of privileges over the ages, such as market rights and a fortification. From 1816 on Baumholder, along with the rest of the Principality of Lichtenberg, belonged to an exclave to SaxeCoburg-Saalfeld, which is locat ed in today’s Thuringia/SaxonyAnhalt and then sold to the Kingdom of Prussia in 1834, a

year later it was permitted to call itself a city. In 1880 there was a tremendous fire and a great part of the middle age structures were destroyed, but small parts of the city wall and some buildings are still intact for a visit.

From a Garrison to a Boomtown

In the early 20th century, Baumholder became a garrison town when the Wehrmacht built its barracks and a military train ing area. In order to do so, several thousand inhabitants were force fully resettled. Between 1941 and 1945, a part of themilitary train ing area was used as a prisonerof-war camp for Soviet, Polish and other prisoners. Thus, Baumholder has played a significant role as a strategic military installation for over a century.

After World War II, Baumholder was part of the French occupation al zone and French forces were sta tioned there until 1951 when the U.S. Army took over the barracks buildings. This later developed into one of the largest U.S. garrisons in Germany and Smith Barracks is still home and duty post to U.S. Soldiers and their families today.

Economic upswing and a breath of America

The small town of Baumholder experienced a considerable eco nomic upswing in the 1950s when bars, dance and music halls popped up one after the other. Local residents found job opportu

nities in their war-torn region and many a farmer or house owner became a landlord or lady over night to house the over 20,000 members stationed at Baumholder at that time.

But, not all was fun and games and “Boomtown” Baumholder quickly became known for its wild nightlife and bar fights far beyond the region. Although it was never stated by name, the town gave inspiration to a tril ogy on German television in 2021 entitled “Ein Hauch von Amerika” (A breath of America). The series tells a story of struggle, farmers protesting to keep their fields, mis understandings between the local population and the “occupants,” but also of mutual respect, friend ship and love between Germans and Americans. Many GermanAmerican friendships or even mar riages have lasted throughout the decades and it is said that numer ous former soldiers come back to visit every year.

A Golden Angel and an Oven Museum

Baumholder has a lot to offer when it comes to military his tory. An interesting place to visit is the regional museum “Goldener Engel,” which presents photo graphs, music, press articles and artefacts depicting how the “American way of life” was brought to a small agricultural town. Moreover, it displays rich regional history throughout the centuries

and is housed in a former bar, hotel and theater. English group tours are available upon request, please contact: IGSchwertnter@tonline.de or visit https://www. vgv-baumholder.de/de/tourismus/ kultur-aktiv/museen/regionalmu seum/

A further place of interest is in Reichenbach, in particular with winter coming around the bend. The Ofenmuseum (oven museum) displays 40 antique wood fired ovens from three centuries. This is a great place to visit and warm up on a dreary winter day, and upon prior request coffee and cake is also on sale. You may have the chance to chat with the passionate collectors and initiators Maria and Wolfgang Lengler, who opened the museum in 2013. There is also a special exhibition that focuses on the time of the plague that wiped out about half of the population and the obscure means of try ing to combat the pandemic, such as doctors wearing leather masks, during those times. https://www. vgv-baumholder.de/de/tourismus/ kultur-aktiv/museen/ofenmuse um-reichenbach/

Women power — Loretta and Elisabeth

Countess Loretta von Sponheim, widow of Count Heinrich II von Sponheim, and a very courageous woman, lived at Castle Starkenburg with her son. Around 1326 Archbishop Balduin of Trier claimed rights to an area

Golden Angel exhibition

Altstadt Baumholder Kennedyallee

belonging to the Sponheims and illegally began constructing a castle near the Nahe River. After all diplomatic avenues had failed, Loretta resorted to a more drastic measure and had the archbishop kidnapped and captivated at Starkenburg. After lengthy negotiations and paying ransom, the archbishop was released and had to surrender the new castle to Loretta, where she lived until she died 15 years later. The castle soon became known as “Frauenburg” (women’s castle) and is a popular excursion site, well worth a visit. A premium 13-km-long hiking path “Traumschleife Gräfin Loretta” leads you along the castle with a fantastic view.

Primeval forest and wild cats

National Park HunsrückHochwald is partially in RheinlandPfalz and in the neighboring State of Saarland. The large, combined forest area is already considered to be a “hot spot” for biological diversity. The largest number of wild cats in Europe live in the park. Wild cats are very shy and need plenty of space and undis turbed nature. It takes time and patience to keep this scenario alive and allow the park to develop back into its primeval state — more or less an ancient woodland — without any interference or impact by humans. Therefore, the park is divided into three zones: Zone 1a is left completely natural and in Zone 1b coniferous wood is continually replaced with original beech trees. Zone 2 acts as a buf

fer, forestry care is conducted and development projects are possible, this part is also used to supply citizens with firewood. In addition, there are cultural relics of Celts and Romanss. The park offers a multitude of biking and hiking trails, guided tours and special events throughout the year. For more information, visit: https:// www.nlphh.de/

Discover the old town with the night watchman Night watchmen Dieter Heinz and Ernst Schmitz will lead you through the old town of Baumholder on an evening walk ing tour. Learn about the history of the town and visit the Alte Rathaus (old town hall) and Schmiede Bier (blacksmith shop). The “Dicker Turm” or thick tower is part of the old city wall and was built as a round tower. From 1986 – 1988 it was reconstructed to its full height based on a drawing from 1860. Romantic couples can enjoy an extraordinary wedding ceremony from May through October. The Dicke Turm and the Leichenpforte (corpse gate) through which deceased were carried to the cem etery, are the oldest structures in Baumholder. English tours can be arranged upon request at the city administration/tourist office at email: tourismus@vgv-baum holder.de

Additionally, a GermanAmerican Stammtisch meeting takes place every other Wednesday and offers the opportunity to cul tivate mutual traditions, person

al contacts and joint activities in Baumholder and the surround ing area. Activities include visits to markets and events, histori cal city tours, hiking and bowling events, and BBQs. https://www. facebook.com/people/Deutschamerikanische-Freundschaft-inBaumholder

A German-American Friendship Fest takes place every two years with the next one planned in 2023. Don’t miss out on the Christmas Market scheduled for Dec. 2 and 3 in the city center.

Did you know that…

• Baumholder’s sister city has been Delaware, Ohio, since 2011. The partnership was founded upon close ties to the soccer team at Weslayen University located in the City of Delaware and initiated by former Commander of the U.S. Garrison, LTC Paul Pfahler.

• Baumholder is often mispro nounced as “bomb holder”? “Baum” (pronounced “bowm,” as in “town”) means tree and “holder” meaning pleasant, lovely or fair, could be best translated as “fair or lovely tree”

• Baumholder was the host of the Rheinland-Pfalz-Tag (State Fair) in 2007. A number of local U.S. Army units participated in displays along with the German Bundeswehr und U.S. Air Force counterparts. The whole town became one giant and colorful fairground with about 100,000 visitors over three days.

Greetings from Mayor Bernd Alsfasser

I would like to take this opportuni ty to cordially welcome you to the Dis trict of Baumholder and I am delighted to be able to give you some insight into our diverse region.

Close German-American relation ships have developed over decades – both in civilian as well as in military perspective and two nations peaceful ly live side by side. Living together for this length of time has not only shaped the City of Baumholder, but the entire District as well. Our citizens are open minded and accustomed to the Ameri can way of life.

Americans stationed at Baum holder value the location and feel cor dially welcome in the city. An example of this long, joint history is the regional museum “Goldener Engel.” The former Hotel Goldener Engel displays history of the region, the development of the Military Training Area Baumholder and more than 70 years as a U.S. military installation as well as its impact on the city and the surrounding communities.

Among other facts, it is evident that the U.S. Military installation Area, established in 1951s, brought about Americans at a very early stage and with it a modernization of daily life. Other areas in Germany would experi ence that much later.

Naturally, the region has a lot more to offer with its many experienc

es in nature such as hiking, biking or the Nationalpark Hunsrück-Hochwald just around the corner. The Stadtwei her in the heart of the City of Baum holder is an ideal place to relax and recuperate for the whole family during any season.

The Strandterrassen invite you to stay and in the summer the lake is open for swimming. The new Pump Track as well as the large adventure playground especially attract children, while adults can have fun at the bocce area right next to it.

I look forward to your visit and cordially invite you to discover the op portunities our wonderful region has to offer.

For more information about the Union Community of Baumholder, visit: https://www.vgv-baumholder.de

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Union Community Mayor

Bernd Alsfasser

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Lajes Field: Supporting air, land, sea

Lajes Field, which is hosted on the Portuguese Air Base 4, is home to the strategically locat ed 65th Air Base Group. Due to the geographic location of Lajes

Field, and the large size of its flightline, the base provides plen ty of space to support transient aircraft.

“The strategic value of Lajes Field cannot be overstated,” said Col. Brian Hardeman, 65th Air Base Group commander. “Out of all the bases in USAFE, Lajes has

the largest ramp size, 21 percent of the total ramp size in square miles, compared to any other base in Europe.”

The airfield has the ability to act as a strategic projection platform allowing bombers and fighters to maintain their dis tance outside of the threat ring, but within range to provide any necessary support the European Deterrence Initiative and Middle East operations.

Lajes Field is a hub that closes the gap in the Atlantic provid ing mission-critical support, such as centralized refueling, main tenance support and lodging, to transient aircraft utilizing the base. Members from the 65th ABG provide the necessary tools to keep the mission going.

“We support expeditionary forces as a strategically located checkpoint, executing all missionessential requirements,” said Lt. Col. Andrew Standeford, 65th Air

Base Squadron commander. “Our personnel provide critical ground maintenance support to multiple aircraft, from bombers and fighters to tankers and cargo.”

In addition to other sup ported agencies, Lajes Field pro vides the U.S Navy with a tran sient point to commute back and forth between the U.S. and any jump-off points, including Rota, Scotland and Sigonella. This location allows an oppor tunity to shift with the needs of the mission.

The U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon is the premier long-range mari time anti-submarine warfare asset. The aircraft operates in anti-submarine warfare, antisurface warfare, and intelli gence, surveillance and recon naissance. The aircraft has the capability of searching large areas of ocean and land quickly, at both high and low altitudes.

“We typically fly with a crew

of nine people,” said U.S. Navy Cmdr. Matt Fannin, VP-4 execu tive officer. “We drop what is called a sonar buoy and listen for submarine frequencies and signatures that we can use to track adversarial submarines.”

The P-8A Poseidon is unique in that it is the only U.S. military asset capable of tracking sub marines all over the world, and Lajes Field is a steppingstone for this and many other missions.

With the constant evolution of the world and its threats, Lajes Field continues to provide a stra tegic axis point for a strong joint force, which is paramount to stay ahead of future challenges.

“When we come here, we know that we will have what we need to complete the mission,” said Master Chief Petty Officer Rawley Lemmel, maintenance master chief petty officer. “At Lajes, we are a part of the U.S. Air Force family.”

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Navy VP-4 “Skinny Dragons” air crew prepare for a mission at Lajes Field, Portugal, Oct. 19. The U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft oper ate in anti-submarine warfare, antisurface warfare, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

U.S. Navy Sailors fuel a P-8A Poseidon aircraft on the runway at Lajes Field, Portugal, Oct. 19. The aircraft has the capability of searching large areas of ocean and land quickly, at both high and low altitudes.

Airlifter of the Month: Family first

Public Affairs

Growing up in Guam, MC Garrette Dela Cruz looked up to his uncles who served in the U.S. Air Force.

Dela Cruz said he loved living in Guam, but wanted a chance to see more of the world. After the birth of his daughter, he decided to join the Air Force to provide financial stability for his family.

He joined the Delayed Entry Program in 2007 and left for Basic Military Training in 2008.

Now Tech. Sgt. MC Garrette Dela Cruz, 86th Airlift Wing adminis trative executive noncommissioned officer in charge, has been in the Air Force for nearly 15 years and said he would do it all over again.

“My family and I would not have been able to see other places,” he said. “I don’t know what I would

be doing if I hadn’t joined. No regrets.”

Out of the seven places Dela Cruz has been stationed, being able to experience Daegu, South Korea, where he served as the postmaster, was his favorite assignment.

A large part of why Dela Cruz loved being in Korea was his family, one of his biggest motivators, who were able to experience it with him after having command sponsorship approved for his two-year tour.

Recently, Dela Cruz was award ed Airlifter of the Month for his accomplishments not only within his unit, but also for his involve ment in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. The team he works with also motivates him on a daily basis.

“I am very grateful for my team,” he said. “From the expe riences I’ve had prior to this, I am also grateful to be a big part of [Armed Forces Against Drunk

Driving the Ramstein Enlisted Summit].”

Dela Cruz is a task force leader for AADD. The program coordinates volunteers to be designated drivers, getting KMC service members home safely if they have been drinking on the weekends.

He also played a large role in facilitating the most recent Ramstein Enlisted Summit in October. The Enlisted Summit was an all-day event focused on equip ping enlisted Airmen with resilien cy tools, and empowering Airmen to become more confident leaders.

“He is usually the first one to get here and the last one to leave,” said Senior Airman Isaiah Zavala, 86th AW commander’s executive admin, one of Dela Cruz’s troops. “Anytime there is an opportunity to take something on, he is always the one whose hand is up first. All of his hard work, and leadership, put him in the spotlight.”

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech 86th Airlift Wing

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. MC Garrette Dela Cruz, 86th Airlift Wing administrative executive non-commissioned officer in charge, stands next to the 86th AW headquarters building sign at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 16.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, left, 86th Airlift Wing commander, Tech. Sgt. MC Garrette Dela Cruz, center, 86th AW admin istrative executive noncommissioned officer in charge, and Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley, right, 86th AW command chief, celebrate after Jones coined Dela Cruz at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 17. Dela Cruz was awarded Airlifter of the Month not only for his work in day to day operations, but also for his involvement in the Kaiserslautern Military Community as an Armed Forces Against Drunk Driving task force leader and facilitating the most recent Ramstein Enlisted Summit.

21 Theater Sustainment Command visits Sembach Correctional Facility

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James M. Smith, commanding general, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, greets Michael Denne, Chief of Police, Polizeiprasidium Westpfalz, before taking a tour of the U.S. Army Correctional Facility-Europe in Sembach, Nov. 22. The 21st TSC command team and Polizei visited the correctional facility for the first time to see operations and enhance interoperability between host nation partners.

Photos by Spc. Samuel Signor

U.S. Army Soldiers belonging to the 18th Military Police Brigade line up and prepare for a forced cell movement inside of U.S. Army Correctional Facility-Europe in Sembach, Nov. 22. The Soldiers ran a forced man movement exercise showing how they would handle an uncooperative inmate as a demonstration for senior leaders and Kaiserslautern Polizei leadership enhancing partnership and interoperability.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James M. Smith, 21st Theater Sustainment Command commander, poses with members of the Kaiserslautern Polizei after awarding them Certificates of Appreciation, Nov. 22. They received COA’s for being key “influencers” for a new safety initiative and partnership with the Army, Air Force, and Bundeswehr to educate the public on German laws and safety together for our community.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James M. Smith, 21st Theater Sustainment Command commander, is briefed by Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Correctional Facility-Europe in Sembach, Nov. 22. The 21st TSC visited the 2x Brig. Gen. Thomas F. Barr award winning USACF-E Correctional facility for the first time to see how operations were ran and what occurs in the facility.

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Vehicle maintenance: Unsung heroes

Vehicles sit in a garage at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 22. The 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron has the second largest vehicle fleet in the U.S. Air Force and the largest in the United States Air Forces in Europe with approximately 1,700 vehicles. Photos by Senior Airman Thomas Karol

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Shockley, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron mission generation maintenance equipment journeyman, works on vehicle brakes at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 22. Shockley and others are responsible for ensuring Ramstein’s and geographically separated units’ vehicles are ready and safe for unin terrupted missions.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marcell Compass, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehi cle equipment maintenance journeyman, inspects a brake pad at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 22. Compass and over 200 other Airmen are some of the unsung heroes who are part of the 86th VRS and a foundation of the base’s mission.

Vehicles scheduled for maintenance sit in a maintenance yard at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 22. The 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron is responsible for over 70 vehicle fleet locations around the Kaiserslautern Military Community.

(Left) Malian Vittor, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron Local National contrac tor, selects a socket for use on a vehicle at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 22. The 86th VRS ensures all of the vehi cles it is responsible for are mission ready.

(Right) U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Shockley, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron mission generation maintenance equipment journeyman, works on vehicle brakes at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 22. Shockley and others are responsible for ensuring Ramstein’s and geographically separated units’ vehicles are ready and safe for uninterrupted missions.

Navy liaison assigned to Army correctional facility wins Sailor of the Year

Story and photo by Shaylee Rawls Borcsani 21st Theater Sustainment Command

The Army is accustomed to rec ognizing Soldiers that stand out amongst the rest, but this year the 21st Theater Sustainment Command recognized one of the Navy’s finest Sailors working at the U.S. Army Regional Correctional Facility – Europe.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Elizabeth Pichardo, a Navy and housing liai son for USARC-E, is the 2021 Sailor of the Year for U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa.

“I nominated DC2 because she showed great motivation,” said Petty Officer 1st Class Carla Olivares, USARC-E Navy liaison. “Her ‘can do’ attitude is what a leader dreams of. She’s competitive and takes on a task head-on and for these reasons, and many more, I felt she had to get recognized for all the work she put in.”

This is not the first time Pichardo has won an award at this level. She was Junior Sailor of the Year in 2019. The recogni tion still reverberates within her as she looked up and emulated other award winners.

“There were some who had a phenomenal appearance, always had shined boots and a great uni form, others were just great at their jobs,” said Pichardo. “They had a

great way of making everyone feel like they were a part of something great. I saw them be great, and I wanted to be just that.”

For Pichardo, working at

USACF-E is a special duty assign ment.

“I opted into a special duty to do this, this is definitely out of my rat ing,” said Pichardo. “I had to do a special screening for this. I thought this would be a great opportunity.”

Normally Pichardo is aboard a ship training Sailors as a damage controlman.

“I work with fire systems, fire prevention and pipe plugging and patching procedures,” said Pichardo. “I am a battle damage ready trainer. We specialize in fire fighting and teaching the crew how to combat and control fires and flooding — pipe ruptures.”

Pichardo was recognized for being a watch commander whose duties include space searches, inand-out processing of prisoners and frisking and searching inmates in a 24-hour environment.

Duties as a watch commander are vital to the safety and liveli hoods of the staff and the prisoners within the facility.

“The tasks she and others com plete on a daily basis can mean the difference between life and death or serious injury,” said 1st Sgt. David Stroh, first sergeant for USARC-E. “All it takes is one overlooked homemade weapon to cause seri ous injury and change a prisoner or correctional staff’s life forever. Safety is one of the main priorities for a confinement facility.”

Additionally, Pichardo was rec ognized for her contributions out side of her normal duties.

“I was the Assistant Command Fitness leader, volunteered at an animal shelter in the local area and coordinated with others to volunteer,” said Pichardo.

Her duties as an ACF leader meant that she helped Navy per sonnel in the area conduct physical readiness tests and body composi tion assessments which tests the readiness of the Navy’s personnel.

In her day-to-day work at the correctional facility, Pichardo works with prisoners as a liaison helping secure escorts for tem porary release, coordinating with outside organizations for bringing in a prisoner, assisting with set ting up meeting times with their lawyers, in-and-out processing of prisoners and handling adminis trative paperwork for the Sailors assigned to the unit.

Being in a new job brought challenges, but Pichardo was able to overcome them by reverting to her training.

“The first six months I was here I was doing shift work,” said Pichardo. “That was not my favorite. It was very intense, really intense. The patience you have to have for prisoners. They teach you how to have patience with the prisoners at the school house prior to coming, but practicing

it, it made a lot of sense why they stressed it so much.”

Working for the Army has given her new insights into different leadership styles.

“The leadership is different from the Navy,” said Pichardo. “The Navy is very proud of what they do, but the Army leaders are even more proud and take pride in their work and their MOs. They are also very accepting of other branches coming in and doing their job.”

Pichardo’s devotion to the mis sion made her stand out amongst her Army peers.

“As a Navy liaison that position is often used to take a knee or not be part of the team as USACA-E has limited command and control of the liaisons,” said Stroh. “DC2 Pichardo is the exact opposite and has impressed all levels of the Army command. She wants to be part of everything and is willing to do exactly what her Army coun terparts do. She does not look for a way out — she looks for how she can contribute to the team and accomplishes any task given to her.”

Winning an award of this level is personal to Pichardo.

“Being Sailor of the Year means making my younger self proud and I’m doing what I set out to do and hopefully I can inspire a few along the way,” said Pichardo.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James M. Smith, commanding general of 21st Theater Sustainment Command, hands a coin for excellence to Petty Officer 2nd Class Elizabeth Pichardo, a Navy and housing liaison for the U.S. Army Regional Correctional Facility – Europe in recognition of winning the 2021 Sailor of the Year for U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa at the U.S. Army Regional Correctional Facility – Europe on Sembach, Nov. 21. The correctional facility on Sembach is an Army-run facility that is supported by Army, Air Force and Navy service members in order to meet the needs of all the prisoners from each military branch.

UNTERWEGS

RAMSTEIN, DEC. 3-4

Enjoy an atmospheric visit to the Christmas Market with Glühwein and children’s punch, the scent of gingerbread, waffles and cinnamon. An array of decorated booths with gifts and goodies will swing you into the holiday spirit.

ADVENTSMARKT IN DER WALLONENSTADT

OTTERBERG, DEC. 3, 10 AND 17

Experience a romantic market in front of the impressive Abteikirche in the City of the Walloons. Festively decorated booths offer seasonal gifts and culinary delights, such as Kartoffelpuffer (potato cakes), grilled Bratwurst or waffles with seasonal spices. Don’t miss out on Glühwein, cocktails or homemade liqueurs with musical entertainment.

WEIHNACHTSDORF, WEILERBACH

DEC. 2 -4

Visit the cozy Christmas village in Weilerbach for a cup of spicy Glühwein and seasonal snacks. Vendors will offer gifts and handcrafted items along with musical entertainment in a fun-filled atmosphere to lift you into the holiday mood.

WEIHNACHTSMARKT

DEC. 2-3, MARKTVORPLATZ/OBERE PARKSTUFE, BAUMHOLDER

Don’t miss out on Baumholder’s quaint Christmas Market, opening on Friday at 5 p.m. with carols and a visit from St. Nicolas. Krammarkt (miscellaneous market) on Saturday starting at 10 a.m., coffee and cake at 1 p.m. in “Altes Rathaus” and there is a children’s caroussel on both days.

OTHER MARKETS, ONLY THIS WEEKEND:

Bruchmühlbach-Miesau Dec. 3-4

Hochspeyer/Forest Dec. 3-4

Kirchheimbolanden Dec. 2-4

Ramsen Dec. 3-4

Rodenbach Dec. 3-4

CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN/NEAR KMC

Homburg Nov. 25-Dec. 6

Kaiserslautern Nov. 21-Dec. 23

KL Kulturmarkt Nov. 25-Dec. 18

Kusel Dec. 9-11

Winnweiler Dec. 10-11

CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN FRANCE/LUXEMBOURG/BELGIUM

Colmar Nov. 24-Dec. 29

Metz Nov. 18-Dec. 30

Strasbourg Nov. 25-Dec. 26

Wissembourg Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18

Luxembourg City Nov. 18-Jan. 1, 2023

Brussels Nov. 25-Jan. 1, 2023

CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN GERMANY

Aachen Nov. 18-Dec. 23

Ansbach Nov. 24-Dec. 23

Aschaffenburg Nov. 24-Dec. 22

Augsburg Nov. 21-Dec. 23

Baden-Baden Nov. 24-Jan. 6, 2023

Bad Bergzabern Dec. 9-11

Bad Duerkheim Nov. 26-27, Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18

Bad Muenster Nov. 26-27, Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18

Bad Kreuznach Nov. 18-Dec. 18

Bamberg Nov. 22-Dec. 23

Berlin Nov. 4-Dec. 23, further markets: www.berlin.de

Bernkastel-Kues/Mosel Nov. 18-Dec. 21

Bitburg Nov. 27-Dec 23

Cochem/Mosel Nov. 25-Dec. 28

Darmstadt Nov. 21-Dec. 23

Dresden Nov. 23-Dec. 24

Düsseldorf Nov. 17-Dec. 30, further markets: www.duesseldorf.de

Ettlingen Nov. 24-Dec. 28

Frankfurt Nov. 25-Dec. 31

Freiburg Nov. 17-Dec. 23

Freinsheim Nov. 25-27, Dec. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18

Garmisch Nov. 26-Dec. 23

Hauenstein Dec. 2-4

Heidelberg Nov. 21-Dec. 22

Karlsruhe Nov. 24-Dec. 23

Koblenz Nov. 18-Dec., Jan. 1-8 Köln Nov. 17-Dec. 23, further markets: www.koeln.de

Landau Nov. 24-Dec. 18

Ludwigshafen Nov. 9-Dec. 23

Mainz Nov. 24-Dec. 23

Mannheim Nov. 21-Dec. 23

Michelstadt Nov. 25-Dec. 23

München Nov. 21-Dec. 24

Neustadt/Weinstraβe Nov. 24-Dec. 22

Nürnberg Nov. 25-Dec. 24

Pirmasens Nov. 25-Dec. 22

Potsdam Nov. 21-Dec. 29, further markets: www.potsdam.de

Regensburg Nov. 21-Dec. 23

Rothenburg ob der T. Nov.25-Dec. 23

Saarbrücken Nov. 21-Dec. 23

Saarburg Dec. 2-4, 9-11

Saarburg, Victorian Market Dec. 10-11

Saarlouis Nov. 22-Dec. 23, 27-Jan. 2, 2023

Speyer Nov. 21-Dec. 31, Jan. 1 6

St. Martin Nov. 26-27, Dec. 3-4, 10-11

St. Wendel Dec. 3-11

Stuttgart Nov. 23-Dec. 23

Traben-Trarbach (Underground) Nov. 18-Jan. 1, 2023

Trier Nov. 18-Dec. 22

Wiesbaden Nov. 22-Dec. 23

Worms Nov. 25-Dec. 23

Würzburg Nov. 25-Dec. 23

Zweibrücken Dec. 2-4, 9-11

The list is current as of Dec. 2. However, rules may change and please double check prior to driving long distances. See: “Weihnachtsmarkt, name of town/city” at http://www. weihnachtsmarkt-deutsch land.de/

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Happy Thanksgiving, Ramstein

(Right) U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Teve Molioo, 786th Force Support Squadron first ser geant, and Lt. Gen. John D. Lamontagne, United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa deputy commander, carve turkey and ham in the Rheinland Inn Dining Facility during the Thanksgiving lunch at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 24. Leaders from around the base volunteered to help the DFAC staff to serve the Thanksgiving meal to the Airmen spending the holiday overseas and away from their families.

Leaders from around the base volunteered to help the dining facility staff to serve the Thanksgiving meal to the Airmen and families of Team

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine N. Kelley, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, serves food during the Thanksgiving celebration in the Rheinland Inn Dining Facility at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 24. Leadership from the 86th AW took turns volunteering to serve Team Ramstein for the holiday.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Teve Molioo, 786th Force Support Squadron first sergeant, carves a Thanksgiving turkey in the Rheinland Inn Dining Facility at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 24.

Ramstein.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew McWhirter, 786th Force Support Squadron commander, left, and Olen Kelley III, spouse of the 86th Airlift Wing command chief, help serve food during the Thanksgiving celebration in the Rheinland Inn Dining Facility at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 24. Many leaders and their spouses from around the base volunteered to help the DFAC staff to serve the holiday feast. Photos by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain

86 AW CC, CCC visit RAB west gate

Photos by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

(Left) U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, welcomes a member of the Kaiserslautern Military Community to base while working with the 86th Security Forces Squadron defenders to check IDs at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 23. Ramstein defenders work 24/7 to provide safety and security to the base.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, scans an ID card at the west gate at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 23. The 86th Security Forces Squadron provides 24/7 support to ensure the base’s safety and security.

(Left) U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, scans an ID card at the west gate at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 23. The 86th Security Forces Squadron defenders use the Defense Biometric Identification System to verify ID cards as people enter the base.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, scans an ID card at the west gate at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 23.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and 86th Security Forces Squadron defenders welcome a biker at the west gate at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 23. The 86th Airlift Wing command team assisted the 86th Security Forces Squadron defenders to check IDs during the morning commute at the west gate to keep the base secure.

Army

Army Community Service hosted the annual Army Family Action Plan Nov. 17 on Kleber Kaserne and Smith Barracks in order to tackle issues head-on concerning the military commu nity in the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz footprint.

For over 40 years, commu nity members have been urged

to submit quality of life con cerns and readiness issue via ACS’

Army Family Web Portal Issue Management System. Rising utili ties off-post and TRICARE for overseas military retirees over the age of 65 were among the topics discussed at this year’s AFAP.

Concerning the importance of AFAP, ACS generalist Julie Stephens said: “While there are many different avenues to raise these issues (ICE comments,

town halls, working groups, focus groups), AFAP gives the instal lation an opportunity to ele vate these issues along a clearly defined path at a conference that meets the first quarter of every fiscal year.”

Over the years, issues such as veterinary care for retired mil itary working dogs, household goods weight allowance based on number of dependents and Military OneSource eligibility for

retirees were some of the success ful concerns-turned-policies that stemmed from AFAP.

Delegates from around the gar rison — to include Department of the Army civilians, Soldiers, both single and married as well as retirees — joined the work ing group to address the issues of the high cost of utilities and TRICARE coverage for retirees. The subject matter experts ranged from TRICARE, the legal office, community recreation, Civilian Human Resources Agency, finan cial readiness and the Utility Tax Avoidance Program.

“It was great to see represen tation of all U.S. Army Garrison

Rheinland-Pfalz demographics at one conference, working togeth er to improve our community,” added Stephens. “We all came together to listen to the concerns that were raised, understand the contributing factors, prioritize issues and elevate those that were most important to the members of our community.”

To submit community concerns, issues can be submitted online at https://ims.armyfamilywebportal. com/. The queries will be worked immediately and if the issue needs to be elevated, it will be presented during the next AFAP conference in 2024.

Veterinary Practices

Story and photo by Mary Del Rosario U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

Delegates including Department of the Army civilians, Soldiers, both single and married, as well as retirees working together to tackle and address the quality of life issues at the Army Family Action Plan conference at Kleber Kaserne, Nov. 17.

What you should know about RSV: Symptoms, prevention, care

You may have heard of a virus called respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV. RSV is a sea sonal illness of special concern to children under age two, adults over age 65, and people of all ages who have a weakened immune system. Its symptoms closely resemble a cold or annual flu, so it’s important to know the signs of RSV. RSV symptoms can change quickly and put patients at risk of serious illness, hospitalization, and even death.

“RSV is a common virus that can affect anyone of any age, and its symptoms are generally mild and manageable,” said Col. Patrick Kennedy, chief of the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division at the Defense Health Agency. “However, certain populations such as infants, especially premature infants or babies who are 6 months or young er, are at higher risk of serious disease. TRICARE encourages you to be familiar with the signs of RSV and see your health care provider if you think you or a family member has RSV.”

Recognizing RSV symptoms

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, RSV symptoms can appear in

stages — not all at once — about four to six days after infection. Some signals that you may have RSV usually include: • Fever • Runny nose • Decrease in appetite • Coughing • Sneezing • Wheezing

Signs of RSV in very young infants may be irritability, decreased activity, having a hard time breathing, and breathing apnea (pauses between breaths). The most serious symptom of RSV is difficulty breathing. If your child’s breathing is rapid, as if they’re trying to “catch their breath,” or if you can see their ribs when they breathe, seek medical care immediately.

Preventing RSV

Most children will have had RSV before age 2, but anyone can catch RSV again. RSV is highly contagious and there’s currently no vaccine for the virus. Take extra care to keep infants or young children healthy, especially those who:

• Were born prematurely

• Have chronic lung or heart disease

• Have a weakened immune system

The CDC suggests these pro active steps to protect others and to avoid getting sick with RSV:

• Wash your hands often for 20 seconds with soap and water, and help young children do the same. If soap and water are unavailable, use an alco hol-based hand sanitizer.

• Avoid close contact with people who have cold-like symptoms.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Always cover sneezes and coughs with a tissue or upper shirt sleeve.

• Clean and disinfect hightouch surfaces, such as doorknobs, toys, and mobile devices.

• Stay at home if you feel sick.

TRICARE encourages you to contact your health care provider if you think you or a loved one has RSV. If you need to locate a provider, visit TRICARE’s Find a Doctor page at https://www.tricare.mil/ FindDoctor. Remember urgent care and emergency care are TRICARE covered services. To learn more about RSV, visit the CDC website at https://www.cdc. gov/rsv.

Story and photo by TRICARE Communications

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2017 Jeep Cherokee Latitude, SUV, Front, 9-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $21,199 (6201). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD, SUV, $29,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Jeep Compass Latitude, SUV, $23,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, contact@patriotautos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Audi Q3 Premium Plus Quattro, SUV, $30,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, 01511580-6354, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Ford Explorer Sport AWD 3rd Row, SUV, AWD/4WD, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $35,999 (6083). The Used Car Guys Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Audi Q5 Quattro Premium AWD, SUV, AWD/4WD, 7-Speed Double Clutch, $33,999 (6045). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 BMW 320i xDrive, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $27,995 (492319). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 1 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49(0)631 3679 3979, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 BMW 330xi AWD 2.0L I4 Turbo, Sedan / Saloon, $29,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, 0151-1580-6354, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Honda CR-V EX FWD, SUV, $29,999. Patriot Military

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2017 Lexus NX 200t F Sport, SUV, $32,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, 01511580-6354, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Mazda 6 Sportswagon 2.2d Skyactive automatic, Wagon, $17,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 AWD 2.0L I4 Turbo, SUV, $32,995. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, con tact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 AWD 3.5L V6, SUV, $35,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@patri ot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Toyota RAV4 LE 2.5L I4, SUV, $25,995. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Spangdahlem II, 1A Im Kreuzgarten, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, con tact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 BMW 330xi AWD 2.0L I4 Turbo, Sedan / Saloon, $31,995. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kai serstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@patri ot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 BMW X2 sDrive28i, SUV, Front, 8-

Speed Shiftable Automatic, $33,297 (5949). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Dodge Journey SE, SUV, Front, 4Speed Shiftable Automatic, $18,197 (5878). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Big Horn 4x4, Pickup, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $34,799 (6129). The Used Car Guys Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, RamsteinMiesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Hyundai ELANTRA SEL, Sedan / Saloon, Front, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $20,299 (6204). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Hyundai i30 Sportswagon automatic, Wagon, $15,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Spangdahlem II, 1A Im Kreuzgarten, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4, SUV, $27,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, contact@patriotautos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4x4, SUV, $23,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, 01511580-6354, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x2, SUV, $28,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, 01511580-6354, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Jeep Renagade Latitude 2WD, Offroader, $20,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, con tact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

Automobiles

2018

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2018 Mercedes-Benz C300, Sedan / Saloon, Rear, 9-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $34,497 (6036). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Chevrolet Malibu LS, Sedan / Saloon, Front, CVT, $23,499 (6060). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Toyota Camry SE, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $24,995 (S-3731). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 1 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49(0)631 3679 3979, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Dodge Charger SXT, Sedan / Saloon, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $29,997 (5927). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SE AWD, SUV, $21,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, contact@patriotautos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Premium 4x4, SUV, Rear, 5-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $37,999 (6144). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Mercedes C250d 4Motion AMG Line, Sedan / Saloon, $33,899. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Toyota Camry SE, Sedan / Saloon, Front, 8-Speed Automatic w/Sequential Shift Mode, $27,999 (6005). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL, SUV, $28,995. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Spangdahlem II, 1A Im Kreuzgarten, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, con tact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Volvo S60 T5 Inscription Platinum 2.0L I4 Turbo, Sedan / Saloon, $27,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Spangdahlem II, 1A Im Kreuzgarten, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription AWD, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $40,999 (6117). The Used Car Guys Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, RamsteinMiesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Limited 4x4, Pickup, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $47,499 (6180). The Used Car Guys Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Ford Ecosport SES AWD, SUV, $22,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, contact@patriotautos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus AWD, SUV, $27,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Spangdahlem II, 1A Im Kreuzgarten, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, con tact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Jeep Compass Sport 4x4, SUV, Rear, 6-Speed Auto, $26,499 (5673). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Jeep Compass Sport Sport, SUV, Front, Automatic, $25,475 (6029). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstras se, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4, SUV, $35,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, contact@patriotautos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Ford EcoSport Titanium 1.0L I3 Turbo, SUV, $21,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@patri ot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Ford EcoSport Titanium AWD, Wagon, AWD/4WD, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $22,497 (5580). The Used Car Guys Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Audi A4 Premium Plus Quattro, Sedan / Saloon, $37,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@patri ot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Audi S4 Premium Plus AWD 3.0L V6 Turbo, Sedan / Saloon, $49,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@ patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Chevrolet Equinox LS, SUV, Front, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $25,999 (5897). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@used carguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD, SUV, $35,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, 01511580-6354, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE, Sedan / Saloon, Front, CVT, $24,297 (5530). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4, SUV, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $39,497 (5524). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD, SUV, $29,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, contact@patriotautos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 4Matic, Sedan / Saloon, $32,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Spangdahlem II, 1A Im Kreuzgarten, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC Hybrid (AWD), SUV, AWD/4WD, 7-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $38,499 (6153). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-BoschStrasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL AWD, SUV, $23,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Chevrolet Equinox LT, SUV, Front, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $27,999 (5876). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kai serslautern@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Ford Escape S, SUV, Front, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $25,999 (5737). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Hyundai SANTA FE Ultimate AWD, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $33,999 (6116). The Used Car Guys Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4WD, SUV, $27,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, contact@patriotautos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Range Rover Evoque SE 4WD, Crossover, Gas, Automatic, $37,995 (S-3710) Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 1 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49(0)631 3679 3979, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 BMW X1 28i xDrive, SUV, $34,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-7840109, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S, Sedan /

Saloon, Front, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $23,199 (5826). The Used Car Guys Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 BMW x1 xDrive, SUV, $34,499. Patri-

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2020 Chevrolet Malibu LT, Sedan / Saloon, Front, CVT, $26,999 (5539). The Used

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2020 Jeep Wrangler Willys Sport 4x4, SUV, Rear, 6-Speed Manual, $37,999 (5790). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kai serslautern@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Kia Sportage LX FWD, SUV, $25,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, 01511580-6354, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Land Rover Defender 110 S AWD, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $59,999 (T007). The Used Car Guys Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 BMW X5 MSport xDrive40i AWD 3rd Row, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission, $60,999 (5981). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 BMW 2 Series 230i xDrive AWD, Coupe, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission, $38,999 (6208). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslau tern@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE, Sedan / Saloon, Front, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $26,999 (5579). The Used Car Guys Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Ford Escape S FWD, SUV, $27,999.

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2021 Kia Soul S 2.0L I4, Sedan / Saloon, $26,495. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Spangdahlem II, 1A Im Kreuzgarten, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, con tact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Chevrolet Malibu LT, Sedan / Saloon, Front, CVT, $27,999 (5551). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Dodge Durango GT AWD, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $41,899 (6108). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Mazda CX-5 Touring AWD, SUV, AWD/4WD, $28,799 (S5094). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Mazda CX-5 Touring AWD, SUV, AWD/4WD, $29,997 (S5097). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive AWD, Sedan / Saloon, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission, $39,999 (6212). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 BMW X6 M50i xDrive, SUV, $84,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, 0151-1580-6354, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Ford EcoSport SES AWD, Wagon, AWD/4WD, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $25,497 (5519). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Ford Escape S, SUV, $27,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-7840109, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Ford Escape SEL, SUV, Front, 8Speed Shiftable Automatic, $29,999 (S5445). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Ford Fusion SE, Sedan / Saloon, Front, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $22,999 (6195). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Ford Fusion SEL, Sedan / Saloon, Front, $27,999 (S5321). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250 2.0L I4 Turbo, SUV, $42,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@patri ot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Audi Q3 Premium Plus Quattro S-Line, SUV, $43,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Spangdahlem II, 1A Im Kreuzgarten, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Toyota Avalon

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2021 BMW X1 xDrive28i AWD, SUV, AWD/ 4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $35,999 (6202). The Used Car Guys Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020

$36,999 (5925). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

CITY LIGHTS from

Here are five ideas to help you make the most of the holiday season in Kaiserslautern.

1. Take a night walk in the city

Winter has the power to turn even the most active among us into hibernators. Fight the urge to sleep, especially when the sun goes down early!

Fortunately, Kaiserslautern has some great hibernation antidotes. One of the best ones involves bundling up and walking around the city center after dark. It’s like a whole new city. Gaslights, street lights, and shop lights illuminate pedestrian plazas. During the Christmas season, you get an added bonus of beautiful illumination.

Shopping isn’t required to make this a refreshing outing. Even if you’re only going to sneak peaks at shop windows, the time spent will be well worth it.

2. Check out the Christmas markets

That’s right, Kaiserslautern has mar kets, as in plural, as in more than one. The Fruchthalle, in the city center, offers a large variety of vendors, goods, and goodies. There is also a smaller outdoor market nearby.

In addition, lots of smaller villages surrounding Kaiserslautern offer their own Christmas markets. These include Otterberg, Johanniskreuz/Trippstadt, Falkenstein, Homburg and many, many others. Get out there and immerse your self in the fantastic scented clouds of gin gerbread and mulled wine!

3. Tour neighboring villages

Speaking of KMC villages, many of them will be well worth your while, for a variety of reasons. Otterberg has a lovely downtown, an ancient church that’s worth a look, and a cute little plaza. Föckelberg

offers incredible views of the surrounding area. Neuleningen has an always-open castle, narrow winding streets, and breath taking views of the Rhine Valley.

The list goes on and on. If you live anywhere near Kaiserslautern, there are sure to be loads of hidden gems less than thirty minutes from your place. Ask your friends for tips. Ask your neighbors. Do a little research. And then start your visit!

4. Hit the forests

German forests are excellent. Trails that wind through trees are outstanding for many reasons: the route stays the same, and the scenery changes every season. They’re never subject to travel restrictions. You can walk (almost) wherever you want. They’re free. And they give you hours and hours of fun and fresh air.

You can get exercise, see new things, stumble across hidden treasures (like wild

Due to regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, bookings and trips may be cancelled or postponed, and travel to neighboring coun tries may not be allowed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend. For U.S. govern ment employees, includ ing service members, remember to always fol low command regula tions, which may be dif ferent than host nation policies.

animals and great views). Forests are every where around Kaiserlsautern, and they rock.

5. Try out winter specialties

So when you’re done braving the great outdoors, there’s also this: Germans know how to eat well and drink well during the holidays.

If you haven’t done so already, join them. Put down those microwave taquitos and frozen pizzas. Save that run to the food court. Find a butcher’s shop, a bakery, a farmer’s market or a Christmas market. Start simple by looking up German reci pes online. Discover mulled wine, or Pfalz wine, or German beer. Buy a bottle of spru del and learn to love the bubbles.

Kaiserslautern has all of these things, in spades. If you’re going to stay local during the holidays, don’t be afraid to try living like a local. It makes the season all the more magical!

KAISERSLAUTERN MILITARY COMMUNITY CHAPEL SCHEDULE

Ramstein School: North Chapel, 6:30 a.m., Mon-Wed, Fri Vogelweh School: Vogelweh Chapel, 6:30 a.m., Mon-Wed, Fri Episcopal

Service: Kapaun Chapel, 10:45 a.m., Sun Islam

PMOC

Bible Study: South Chapel, 11:45 a.m., Wed PWOC

Bible Study: Vogelweh Chapel, 6 p.m., Mon

Bible Study: South Chapel, 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 6 p.m., Tue

Bible Study: Vogelweh Chapel, 9:30 a.m., Thu

Confession: On request

Facebook: The Rheinland Chapel Baumholder St. Michael’s Catholic Parish

Protestant Services

Kaiserslautern Military Community

Chapel Next, Daenner Chapel 9:30 a.m., Sun

Unitarian Universalist Facebook.com/ KaiserslauternUnitarianUniversalistFellowship

Service: Kapaun Chapel, 1:30 p.m., 2nd & 4th Sun Catholic Holy Family Catholic Community Facebook.com/RamsteinCatholicCommunity

Daily Mass: North Chapel, 11:30 a.m., Tue-Fri

Confessions: North Chapel, by appointment only

Sunday Masses: North Chapel, 9 a.m. & 1 p.m., Sun

Knights of Columbus (K of C)

Meeting: North Chapel, 6 p.m., 2nd Tue

Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC) (except July & Aug)

Bible Study: North Chapel, 9 a.m., Tue

Catholic Religious Education (RE) (except June, July & Aug)

Kindergarten-7th

Ramstein Intermediate School: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Sun

Confirmation Class North Chapel: 6-7:30 p.m., Wed

Life Teen: North Chapel, 6:15 p.m., Sun

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) (except July & Aug)

Meeting: South Chapel, 6 p.m., Thu

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Jumu’ah Khutbah: South Chapel, 1 p.m., Fri

Potluck: South Chapel, 7 p.m., 1st & 3rd, Fri Jewish

Facebook.com/KMCMILJEWISHCOMMUNITY

Shabbat: South Chapel, 6 p.m., Fri

Sabbath Kiddush & Lunch: 1 p.m.; RSVP and request location by COB Wed*

Saturday Torah Study: 7 p.m.

— request location & Zoom link

Sunday Hebrew School & B’nei Mitzvah Study

— request location and Zoom link

Messianic

Service: South Chapel, 10 a.m., Sat Protestant Contemporary North Chapel, 11 a.m., Sun Facebook.com/ramsteincontemporaryservice (Deaf & Hard of Hearing Ministry ASL interpreter available)

Children’s Church: North Chapel Annex, Ages 5 and up (Children are dismissed during service to attend)

Gospel: Vogelweh Chapel, 11 a.m., Sun Facebook.com/VogelwehGospelService/

Children’s Church registration begins at 10:45 a.m.

Children’s Church: Vogelweh Chapel, Pre-K to 12th, Sun

Traditional: South Chapel, 9:30 a.m., Sun Facebook.com/ramsteinprotestanttraditionalservice Seventh-day Adventist

Protestant Youth of the Chapel (Middle & High School)

Grds 6-8: North Chapel, 3:30-5 p.m., Tue

Grds 9-12: North Chapel, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tue

Grds 6-12: Vogelweh Chapel, TBA

Officer Christian Fellowship

North Chapel Conference room, 6:45-8:45 p.m., Thu Awana (Sep-May) North Chapel, 2-3:30 p.m., Sun

USAG

R HEINLAND -PfAL z

Daenner Chapel (Bldg 3150) (DSN) 541-2105, (Civ) 0611-143-541-2105

Rock Chapel (Bldg 8308)

Rheinland Chapel (Bldg 8249) (DSN) 531-3170, (Civ) 0611-143-531-3170

Pulaski Chapel (Bldg 2869)

LRMC/Hilltop Chapel (Bldg 3773) (DSN) 590-5713, (Civ) 06371-9464-5713

Catholic Services

Kaiserslautern Military Community

Daenner Chapel 11:30 a.m., Sun

LRMC Chapel 12 p.m., Tue, Wed, Fri

Confessions: On request

Facebook: The Landstuhl and Daenner Catholic Community Baumholder

Facebook: Chapel Next at Daenner Kaserne

Traditional Protestant Service, LRMC Chapel 10:30 a.m., Sun

Baumholder

Contemporary Service, Rock Chapel 10 a.m., Sun

Facebook: Baumholder Rock Chapel

Protestant Woman of the Chapel

Kaiserslautern PWOC, Pulaski Chapel 10 a.m., Wed pwocatkaiserslautern@gmail.com

Facebook: PWOC at Kaiserslautern

Baumholder PWOC, Rock Chapel 9:30-11 a.m., Tue & 6:30-8 p.m., Wed

pwoc.baumholder.ontherock@gmail.com

Facebook: PWOC Baumholder

Islamic Services

Daenner Chapel 1:15 p.m., Fri

LRMC Chapel 1:15 p.m., Fri Rock Chapel 12 p.m., Fri

Latter Day Saints

Call 0176-18300850 for the local Baumholder Military Branch of the LDS church.

Club Beyond

Weekly Clubs and Bible Studies for Middle School and High School students.

KMC: kaiserslautern@clubbeyond.org

Baumholder: baumholder@clubbeyond.org

Ramstein: ramstein@clubbeyond.org

Service: Kapaun Annex, 7 p.m., Sat

Early Morning Seminary/Scripture Study for High School aged students

Worship service: North Chapel, 11 a.m., Sat

Bible Study: North Chapel, 10 a.m., Sat

Rheinland Chapel 9 a.m., Sun

Rheinland Chapel 12 p.m., Tue-Thu

Facebook: Club Beyond at KTown Club Beyond at Baumholder Club Beyond at Ramstein

Kaiserslautern aerial city view

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AT THE MOVIES

DRAMA/COMING-OF-AGE STORY

ACTION/ADVENTURE

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)

Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with Nakia and Everett Ross to forge a new path for their beloved kingdom.

HORROR/COMEDY

The Menu

FRIDAY

Violent Night (R) 1600, 1930

Strange World (PG) 1615 Devotion (PG-13) 1600

The Fabelmans (PG-13) 1845

The Menu (R) 1915

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13) 1545, 1845

SATURDAY

Violent Night (R) 1100, 1330, 1915

Strange World (PG) 1115, 1345, 1615

Devotion (PG-13) 1130, 1815

The Fabelmans (PG-13) 1445, 1600

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13) 1100, 1445, 1830, 1845

SUNDAY

(2022)

A young couple visits an exclusive destina tion restaurant on a remote island where the acclaimed chef has prepared a lavish tasting menu, along with some shocking surprise. The world-class chef who sets it all up, adds some unexpected ingredients to the menu planned.

Violent Night (R) 1100, 1330, 1915

Strange World (PG) 1115, 1345, 1615 Devotion (PG-13) 1130, 1815

The Fabelmans (PG-13) 1445, 1600

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13) 1100, 1445, 1830, 1845

MONDAY

Violent Night (R) 1845 Devotion (PG-13) 1815

The Fabelmans (PG-13) 1800

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13) 1830

TUESDAY CLOSED

ADVENTURE/ANIMATION

Strange World (2022)

ACTION/DARK COMEDY

Violent Night (2022)

An elite team of mercenaries breaks into a family compound on Christmas Eve, tak ing everyone hostage inside. However, they aren’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.

WEDNESDAY CLOSED

THURSDAY

Violent Night (R) 1845

Devotion (PG-13) 1815

The Menu (PG-13) 1830

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13) 1800

Poster by Disney

Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett Director: Ryan Coogler

Poster by Searchlight Pictures

Cast: Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes, Nicholas Hoult Director: Mark Mylod

The Fabelmans (2022)

Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his own films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother.

Cast: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano Director: Steven Spielberg

Screenshots and poster by Universal Pictures

Photo by repbone / Shutterstock.com

Poster by Universal Pictures

Cast: David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Cam Gigandet Director: Tommy Wirkola

Poster by Disney

The Clades are a legendary family of explor ers whose differences threaten to

Photo by sirtravelalot/Shutterstock.com

Come Work with Us

RECURRING EVENTS

Arts & Crafts Studio Time for Experienced Potters

The Arts & Crafts Center offers studio time for experienced potters. With a fully equipped studio with wheels, slab roller, kilns, and pottery tools to help you create exactly want you want. Fees are charged hourly per person at $5 for the first hour and each additional hour for $2.50. For more information, contact the Arts & Crafts Center, Bldg. 8104, Smith Barracks, Baumholder, or call 0611-143-531-2895, or 531-2895.

Hideaway Lunch Specials

The Hideaway Bistro & Grill, inside the Armstrong’s Community Club offers daily specials from exquisite smaller plates perfect for quick dining to mouth-watering mains that suit a long, leisurely lunch or evening meal. Specials include fried catfish fillets, chicken wings, chicken and waffles, and burgers. Check out the menu on Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Concessionaire Mechanics Available

Concessionaire Mechanics are located at Landstuhl and Pulaski Automotive Skills Center. This is a full maintenance shop that includes all automotive services from brakes to engine work. The Pulaski concessionaire’s telephone number is 0631-350-2323, and the Landstuhl concessionaire’s telephone number is 06371-493-1628. For more information, visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

Do-It-Yourself Detail Bay Reservation

The Pulaski Automotive Skills Center has started a Do-It-Yourself Car Interior Detailing Bay usage program. To reserve, call the Pulaski Automotive Skills Center at 4934167 or 0631-3406-4167. To find out cost and products available, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Due to host nation regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community events may be cancelled or postponed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend a community event.

The U.S. Army Garrison-Rheinland-Pfalz

Family and MWR are hiring for several positions in administration, sports and fitness, facilities management, program managers and more. Starting Pay is at least $15 per hour. To find these jobs, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/ Results?l=Kaiserslautern%2C%20 Germany&a=ARBA&p=1. Find out about benefits by visiting baumholder.armymwr. com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

VAT Offices in Baumholder and Kaiserslautern

Save money with VAT forms and the Utility Avoidance Program (UTAP) at Baumholder and Kaiserslautern VAT offices. VAT Offices in Kaiserslautern are located: Bldg. 3245, Kleber Kaserne; Landstuhl Library, Bldg. 3810, Landstuhl Post; Java Café, Bldg. 273, Rhine Ordnance Barracks; and, Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036, Vogelweh Housing. The Baumholder VAT Office is Bldg. 8661, Smith Barracks. The UTAP Office in Baumholder is in Bldg. 8661, Smith Barracks, and the Kaiserslautern UTAP office is in Bldg. 3245, Kleber Kaiserslautern. For hours and more information, visit Baumholder.armymwr. com or Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Roaring 20’s Midnight Bash Ring in the New Year with a “Roaring 20’s Midnight Bash,” a sweet ending to a new beginning, from Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. to Jan. 1 at 2 a.m. at the Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Cost is $10 at the door. Doors open at 9 p.m. Reservations are not required. For more information, visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

2023 New Year-New You Fitness Challenge

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Fitness, Athletics and Aquatics Team is hosting the 2023 New Year-New You Fitness Challenge from Jan. 9 to Jan. 20 at the Hall of Champions Fitness Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. This is a 10-day fitness and diet challenge. Cost is $10. Registration is Jan. 9 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hall of Champions. The final weigh-in will be Jan. 20 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call the fitness center at 0611-143-531-2838 or 5312838 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Army Combat Fitness Training Workshop

Receive a step-by-step instruction by a professional coach with the 12-

week Army Combat Fitness Training Workshop held Wednesday at 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. from Jan. 11 to March 29 at the Sembach Fitness Center, Bldg. 105 on Sembach Kaserne. Cost is $120 for the 12-week program or $45 for a monthto-month program. Participants must preregister for either program by emailing betterbodydynamics@protonmail. com or Jana.goode.naf@army.mil. For more information, visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

Holiday Gift Making Event

information, call 483-6626 or 0631-4116626 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr. com.

Fireside Storytimes

The Landstuhl Library is hosting free Fireside Storytimes Dec. 7 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Dec. 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. Join the Landstuhl Library for unique and cozy fireside storytimes, followed by hot cocoa and cookies, and winter-themed crafts. This event is for all ages and open to anyone with post access. For more information, call the Landstuhl Library at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Gridiron Challenge

Create some amazing homemade gifts from the heart at the free Holiday Gift Making Event Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. noon at the Landstuhl Library, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post. This is event is for all ages and open to anyone with post access. For more information, call the Landstuhl Library at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Baumholder December Trip Schedule Available

The Baumholder Outdoor Recreation travel schedule for December is available under the “Calendar” section of baumholder.armymwr.com. Visit several Christmas Markets in Valkenburg Caves, Aachen/Cologne, Strasbourg/Colmar and Bernkastel-Kues. There are several trout fishing and ski trips. Go on express trips to several exciting destinations and visit Prague, Paris, Salzburg and Amsterdam after Dark. Find out all that Baumholder Outdoor Recreation has to offer by calling 531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401.

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage 2022-2023 Theater Season

The 2022-2023 season tickets for all shows are available to purchase at the Award-Winning KMC Onstage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. Cost is $110 for adults, and $95 for children, seniors and students. Season Tickets can ONLY be purchased in person at the theater or over the phone at 483-6626 or 0631-411-6626. The box office is open from noon to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. For a list of shows and more information, visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

Arcadia Auditions

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage has auditions for Arcadia Dec. 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. at KMC Onstage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. This is a cold-reading audition, and experience is not necessary. KMC Onstage is casting multiple male and female roles ages 13 and older. For more

The Landstuhl Community and Rheinlander Clubs are hosting a free Gridiron Challenge every Wednesday until Jan. 18. Participants must be valid ID Card Holders, ages 18 and older. Forms can be turned in Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Landstuhl Community Club, Bldg. 3780 on Landstuhl Post or the Rheinlander Club, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr. com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Story Time with Santa

The Army Community Service’s Family Advocacy Program and Baumholder Arts and Crafts Center are hosting a Storytime with Santa Dec. 8 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Landstuhl Library, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post. This is a free event. There are several Christmas events to enjoy, such as pictures with Santa, Christmas stories, crafts and much more. For more information, call 531-2861 or 0611143-531-2861, or visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

Army-Navy Game at the Baumholder Warrior Zone

Show your pride and wear the jersey that supports your team at the ArmyNavy Game Viewing Dec. 10 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Entrance fee is $5 per person. For more information, call the Baumholder Warrior Zone at 531-2837 or 0611-143-531-2837, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Donuts with Santa

Come to the Baumholder Library, Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks for Donuts with Santa Dec. 14 from noon to 2 p.m. There will be photos with Santa, seasonal crafts, and sweet treats and hot chocolate. For more information, call 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841 or visit baumholder. armymwr.com.

Santa’s Workshop

Santa elves can get training at Santa’s Workshop held Dec. 15 from noon to 6

p.m. at the Arts and Crafts Center, Bldg. 8104 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Cost is $30 per child and $20 dollars for siblings. This event is for all ages. There will be a variety of crafts, activities and photos taken with Santa for the elves to enjoy. For more information, call the Arts and Crafts Center at 531-2895 or 0611-143-531-2895 or visit Baumholder. armymwr.com.

Winter Youth Sports Season Registration

Registration for winter youth sports for the Baumholder community is now until Dec. 18 or until teams are full. Sports offered are basketball and cheerleading. Cost is $65. Health Assessment/Sports Physical must be on file and good through the season. Register in person at Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, by phone at 531-3440 or 0611143-531-3440, or visiting www.webtrac. mwr.army.mil.

Start Smart Winter Registration

Registration for winter Start Smart basketball, ages 3 to 4, for the Baumholder community is now until Dec. 18. Start Smart is a Child/ Parent interactive program led by a CYS Sports & Fitness Specialist. Cost is $25. Sessions will be offered during the month of January, February and March 2023. Start Smart teaches children the skills they need to play organized sports in a FUN non-competitive environment over the course of six - 45-minute sessions. Register in person at Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, by calling at 531-3440 or 0611-143-5313440, or visiting www.webtrac.mwr. army.mil.

Winter Youth Sports Season Registration

Registration for winter youth sports for the Baumholder community is now until Dec. 18 or until teams are full. Sports offered are basketball and cheerleading. Cost is $65. Health Assessment/Sports Physical must be on file and good through the season. Register in person at Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, by phone at 531-3440 or 0611143-531-3440, or visiting www.webtrac. mwr.army.mil.

New Year’s Glow Party

Wear neon and glow attire for the New Year’s Glow Party Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Free glow stick with $5 entrance fee. Live DJ will play themed and popular music. Event is open to U.S. ID Card holders and their guests 18 and older. For more information, call the Baumholder Warrior Zone at 531-2837 or 0611-143-531-2837, or visit baumholder. armymwr.com.

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