Kaiserslautern American
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December 6, 2019
New sponsorship training hopes to make Germany PCS ‘sehr gut’ The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Plans, Analysis and Integration Office implements a new program to make the move to Germany easier for garrison employees and their families. The PAIO has created a specialized Workforce Development team, titled “Task Force 5” to design and instruct a Sponsorship Training 2.0 class for sponsors and supervisors. The first class was Nov. 14 at Kleber Kaserne, Building 3213, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
“Quality sponsorship is paramount to the integration of soldiers and families, particularly first term soldiers - sponsor must be a priority,” said Col. Jason Edwards, USAG RP commander. “We have the best garrison, with the best employees and we want to make sure they are set up for success when they arrive and take advantage of our amazing recources!” “It sets the tone as to what they can expect as an employee within the garrison,” agreed John O’Brien, PAIO chief. “There is sponsorship training right now, but we’re trying to take it to a new level. Some examples of
topics to be covered include not just sponsorship expectations but also subject matter areas intended to inform sponsors in areas that are valuable for professional development, which enable the employee to experience heightened levels of future AMC/IMCOM organization success. The idea is to holistically support all employees in their integration, acculturation and personal/professional development. We want to foster a genuine environment which supports people in their career goals, while meeting Installation Management needs.” Creating more informed sponsors across a wide spectrum of topic areas is intended to help foster an environment where employees know they are valued.
Josh Parm, right, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Plans, Analysis and Integration Office training instructor, goes over the agenda for the garrison Sponsorship Training 2.0 Nov. 14 on Kleber Kaserne in Kaiserslautern.
“We want a consistent baseline of knowledge throughout every sponsor,” said Josh Parm, Task Force 5 training instructor. “That way, we’re putting out the same information throughout the garrison so everyone can use the same information the same way.” The class is designed for anyone who could potentially be a
Kaiserslautern Military CoMMunity Chapel sChedule ARMY POC for Miesau, Landstuhl, and Deanner is the USAG R-P Chaplain’s Office in Bldg 3213 on Kleber Kaserne, DSN 541-2105, CIV 0611143-541-2105.
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AIR FORCE POC for Ramstein North, Ramstein South, Vogelweh, and Kapaun is the USAF Chaplain Corps, Bldg 1201 on Ramstein, DSN 480-6148, CIV 06371-47-6148.
Messianic Jewish services
Buddhist (sGi)
Kapaun Chapel (Bldg 2781) Divine Liturgy: 9:00 a.m. Sundays Confessions by appointment
Ramstein North Chapel Conference Room (Bldg 1201) Service: 10:30 a.m., 4th Saturday Service: 12:00 p.m., 3rd Thursday at LRMC Chapel For more info: ktownsgibuddhism@gmail.com
Ramstein South Chapel Jewish Shul Area (Bldg 2403) Shabbat Evening Service: 6:00 p.m. Fridays Ramstein South Chapel (Bldg 2403) Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturdays
orthodox Christian services
protestant services
Landstuhl Community Chapel (Bldg 3773) Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sundays Children’s Youth Catholic services Church: 11:00 a.m. Sundays Daenner Community Chapel (Bldg 3150) Daenner Community Chapel (Bldg 3150) Sunday Mass: 12:30 p.m. (all year round) Chapel Next Confession: 11:30-12:15 p.m. Worship: Sunday 10:00 a.m. Landstuhl Community Chapel (Bldg 3773) Children’s Church: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Tue, Wed, Fri: 12:00 p.m. Seventh-Day Adventist Worship Confession: 11:00-11:45 a.m. Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Saturdays Sunday: 09:00 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m. Saturdays Confession: 08:00-08:45 a.m. Small Group: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday Ramstein North Chapel (Bldg 1201) Ramstein North Chapel (Bldg 1201) Daily Mass: 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday Contemporary Service: 11:00 a.m. Sundays Sunday Mass: 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Ramstein South Chapel (Bldg 2403) Confession: 4:00-4:45 p.m. Sundays Traditional with Communion: 9:30 a.m. Sundays First Friday Adoration: 6:00 p.m. Vogelweh Chapel (Bldg 2063) Vogelweh Chapel (Bldg 2063) Gospel Service: 11:00 a.m. Sundays. Confession: 4:00-4:45 p.m., Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. For more info: facebook.com\vogelwehgospelservice or email episcopal (anglican) rvgsfacebook@gmail.com
(st. albans)
Kapaun Chapel (Bldg 2781) Service: 10:30 a.m. Sundays
islamic services Ramstein South Chapel Mosque Area (Bldg 2403) Jummah Prayers: 1:15 p.m. Fridays Daily Prayers: 1:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday
Wiccan Kapaun Annex (Bldg 2782) Service: 7:00 p.m. Saturdays
Wisconsin evangelical lutheran synod (Wels) Ramstein South Chapel (Bldg 2403) Service: 4:00 p.m. 2nd & 4th Sundays
Ramstein Air Base Chapel Holiday Schedule — December 2019 Tuesday, 3 December Ramstein Christmas Tree Lighting 1700 Ramstein North Chapel
Orthodox Community Confessions by Appointment
Sunday, 15 December The great Banquet—Divine Liturgy Kapaun Chapel, 0900 Sunday, 22 December Sunday before Nativity Divine Liturgy Kapaun Chapel, 0850 Children Carols Play Concert Kapaun Annex, 1030 Tuesday, 24 December Christmas Eve Vespers for the Nativity of Christ Kapaun Chapel, 1800 Wednesday, 25 December Christmas Day Matins and Divine Liturgy Holy Communion for the Nativity of Christ Divine Liturgy, Kapaun Chapel, 0930 Children Carols Play Concert at Kapaun Annex, 1035 Sunday, 29 December Sunday after Nativity Kapaun Chapel, 0850
Jewish Community Sunday, 22 December Chanukah Menorah Lighting Southside Synagogue, 1700 Food, songs, and games All are welcome!
Catholic Community Monday, 16 December Advent Reconciliation Ramstein North Chapel, 1630-1830 Tuesday, 24 December Christmas Vigil Mass w/Children’s Pageant Ramstein North Chapel Children’s Pageant, 1630 Mass, 1700 Wednesday, 25 December Christmas Morning Mass Ramstein North Chapel, 0900 Wednesday, 1 January 2020 Mary, Mother of God Mass Ramstein North Chapel, 0900
Protestant Community Tuesday, 24 December Combined Candlelight Service Ramstein North Chapel, 1900 Tuesday, 31 December New Year’s Eve Watch Night Service Vogelweh Chapel, 2230
Wiccan Service Saturday, 14 December Vogelweh Open Circle Full Moon Gathering Kapaun Annex, 1900 Saturday, 21 December Yule Ritual Kapaun Annex, 1900
sponsor and supervisors of new employees from all organizations within the garrison. The class will feature a mixture of PowerPoint and handson training in a classroom environment. The intensive class is interactive and will allow the sponsors-to-be able to go to web sites and ask questions. That way, O’Brien said, “Sponsors have at least a minimal level of knowledge so they can answer a new employee’s question. The key is consistent quality informed sponsors. We’ve found that, all too often, people are asked a question and the answer is, ‘You need to go ask so-and-so,’” O’Brien continued. “We, along with garrison directors, have outlined what we think are need-to-have, as well as, nice-to-have topic areas. The combination of those lists have made it possible for us to create the first version of the class we provided Nov. 14.” The hope is to help shape the culture of the garrison even before a new employee or family sets foot on German soil, according to O’Brien. “Germany is such a unique place to come to,” Parm said. “We need to help them understand how to get through the process as easy as possible so they can enjoy their time here.” Those wanting to attend should the next class should contact Josh Parm at joshua.e.parm.naf@mail.mil. KAISERSLAUTERN
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