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Ramstein celebrates Air Force’s 70th birthday Story and photos by Senior Airman Devin Boyer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

More than 600 Ramstein members attended the Air Force ball at the ofﬁcers’ club to celebrate the Air Force’s 70th birthday and the 65th anniversary of the base, Sept. 23. Airmen commemorate the history and heritage of the Air Force in this longstanding tradition while building a sense of camaraderie and morale. Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, was the guest speaker for the ball. During his speech, four Airmen from the crowd recited the Airman’s Creed. “We have 12 seconds of innovation that put us into a different era and that gave us the DNA to continue to innovate. We have ﬁve core competencies that we have done better than any other air force in the world since See BIRTHDAY, Page 2

Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, speaks to service members and their families during the Air Force Ball at the officers’ club Sept. 23 on Ramstein. Clark’s speech incorporated the number 70, in reference to the 70th birthday of the Air Force.

USAFE soccer team practices for AIRCOM Championship Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Kristof Rixmann 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The United States Air Forces in Europe men’s and women’s soccer teams practiced in Kaiserslautern, Sept. 13 to 17, in preparation for the Allied Air Command Soccer Championship in Lechfeld, Germany, Sept. 18 to 22. The team rosters include some of the most elite athletes from USAFE. Many of these Airmen have played on this team together in the past and all of them have a long history of playing the game at a high level. Lt. Taylor Moore played soccer at the University of Florida and after commissioning through the U.S. Air

Force Ofﬁcer Training School played two years on the All Air Force soccer team. Players from the All Air Force soccer team are often recruited to then play for the USAFE team. “I appreciate the tight knit atmosphere of our team,” said Moore, who is playing on the USAFE team for the ﬁrst time. “Playing for the USAFE team allows you to make connections with people all over Europe you’d otherwise never have a chance of meeting and that can really help streamline the Air Force mission.” Women’s Team Captain 1st Lt. Leah McNell, 48th Medical Support Squadron clinical engineering chief, agreed. “Traveling Europe, being stationed See SOCCER, Page 9

First Lt. Leah McNell, 48th Medical Support Squadron clinical engineering chief, dribbles past a defender during a live scrimmage practice at SV Bann field Sept. 14. McNell believes the U.S. is bringing a higher level of competition to the international stage each year at the Allied Air Command Soccer Championship.

LIFESTYLES

NEWS

Tuesday is a German legal holiday: Unification Day. Stores will be closed.

FEATURE

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1947, and we will always do them better than any air force in the world. We have three core values: integrity ﬁrst, service before self, and excellence in all we do, and that’s what we live by and we will always live by because they will continue to make us the best ever. Twenty-seven years of war and we have more to come and we need to be ready for it. Eighteen Medal of Honor recipients who represent us well, who we look to for inspiration at every moment, but we need to hold them up because they mean something to us and our proud heritage. One constitution that we all serve. And then, the thing that makes it all work, is our Airmen. Those four Airmen who just recited the creed represent everybody in this room and everybody in our Air Force because that’s what makes all that other stuff work. That’s why we have been the best for 70 years. That’s the glue that holds all of this together, and that’s the glue that’s going to make us continue to be the best in the world.” He then asked the attendees, “What does all of that add up to?” In unison, the crowd replied with “70.” “That’s the formula,” he said,

Airmen and their families hold their glasses up to the Missing Man Table during the Air Force Ball Sept. 23 at Ramstein Officers’ Club. The rose signifies the blood that may have been shed in sacrifice to ensure the freedom of the United States.

tying his speech to the 70th birthday theme. Clark then thanked the Airmen and their families for everything they do. After the speech, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s Wings of Dixie played live music while Airmen danced until the event’s end.

Some Airmen reﬂected on the night. “I think tradition is extremely important, particularly within the branches of service,” said Senior Airman Corey Klucker, 721st Aerial Port Squadron air transportation specialist. “We have other branches

of service that have had 200 years to establish traditions, and being that we’re such an infant service, we need to make sure that 200 years from now, those Airmen have a tradition where they can build morale and camaraderie and have a sense of identity.”

Ramstein to conduct several Giant Voice tests The 86th Communications Squadron is scheduled to conduct several tests of its “Giant Voice” capability at Air Force installations across the Kaiserslautern Military Community next week. All 18 loudspeakers will be tested Monday. Once each loudspeaker starts, the test may last for up to an hour. Each system will play every warning tone. On Thursday and Oct. 6, the community can expect to hear testing from all speaker stacks throughout the day to include a “system-wide” test where all speakers broadcast at the same time. The testing is necessary due to recent upgrades, said Lt.

Col. Steven P. Brummitt, 86th CS commander. “We’ve made some improvements to the system to ensure its reliability and clarity,” said Brummitt. “It’s important that we give each and every system a proper testing so we ensure it can deliver for us in the future.” The loudspeakers, also known as giant voice systems, are scattered throughout Ramstein Air Base, Kapaun Air Station, and Vogelweh Military Complex. Brummitt added that in addition to the one-time testing next week, routine testing will continue between 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Tuesday. The 86th Airlift Wing Command Post is also scheduled to conduct its own giant voice tests every Wednesday at noon, he said.

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Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A worker performs maintenance work on a public announcement system Aug. 8 on Ramstein. Public announcement loudspeakers are used on installations throughout the Air Force as a way to notify the public of various emergencies and exercises.

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USAFE Airmen prepare for Toxic Trip exercise Story and photos by Senior Airman Devin Boyer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Air Combat Command Aircrew Flight Equipment instructors assigned to the 436th Training Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, trained U.S. Air Forces in Europe AFE Airmen on Ramstein Sept. 19 to prepare for the upcoming NATO Toxic Trip in Geilenkirchen. Toxic Trip is an exercise hosting 13 NATO allies work-

ing together to standardize the decontamination process in the event of a chemical attack or exposure to chemical agents. The USAFE Airmen took a five-day-long course to learn the processes before Toxic Trip, while earning credits for their Community College of the Air Force degree. During the course, AFE Airmen learned how to carefully remove external equipment while decontaminating them after simulated exposure

Senior Master Sgt. Bryan McCoy, Aberdeen Proving Ground Air Force Life Cycle Management Center aircrew flight equipment superintendent, walks through a decontamination line during the aircrew contamination mitigation course Sept. 19 on Ramstein. The course taught AFE Airmen how to decontaminate equipment they do not normally use in their day to day mission.

to chemical agents. In the event chemicals contaminate aircrew members, AFE Airmen will respond immediately to set up a decontamination line. “Your responsibility is to get somewhere within 72 hours, have that line stood up and be capable of processing numbers safely anywhere in the world,” said Master Sgt. Michael Doane, 436th TRS ACC AFE instructor. “The importance of it is to know what you’re doing before you

go so that you don’t need training when you get there.” This is the first time the course has been held in a location other than Dyess AFB. “This is the only Aircrew Contamination Mitigation course in the Air Force,” said Master Sgt. Daniel Tripalei, 436th TRS ACC AFE instructor. “Rather than sending (thirteen) people to Dyess, they send two of us out here and it helps everybody.” Bringing the course to Ramstein saved the Air Force

roughly $24,000 in travel expenses, but that’s not the only benefit of this course. Airmen who usually work with flight equipment specific to cargo planes were given the chance to work with Joint Strike Fighter F-35A Lightning II equipment. Since AFE can work on any air frame, Doane said it’s important for AFE Airmen to know how to deal with the equipment specific to aircraft outside of their current mission.

Master Sgt. Michael Doane, 436th Training Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment instructor from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, removes over garments from Senior Master Sgt. Bryan McCoy, Aberdeen Proving Ground Air Force Life Cycle Management Center AFE superintendent, during the aircrew contamination mitigation course Sept. 19 on Ramstein. Doane demonstrated how to properly remove the outer garments of the flight equipment as part of the decontamination process.

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Sept. 18

5:11 a.m.: Major vehicle accident with injuries on Ramstein 8:25 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured motor vehicle in Weilerbach 10:01 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured motor vehicle in Weilerbach 10:43 a.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor trafﬁc accident in Kaiserslautern 11 a.m.: Theft from a motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern 5:20 p.m.: Major trafﬁc collision with injuries in Landstuhl

Sept. 19

5:30 a.m.: Major trafﬁc collision with injuries and disabling damages in Ramstein Miesenbach

9:29 a.m.: Child abuse on Ramstein 5:20 p.m.: Assault consummated by a battery in Ramstein-Miesenbach

Sept. 20

6:40 a.m.: Theft from a secured motor vehicle in Hohenecken 6:50 a.m.: Larceny of government property in Rodenbach 8:05 a.m.: Major trafﬁc collision with disabling damages and injuries in Kaiserslautern

Sept. 21

1:26 a.m.: Drunken operation of vehicle in Kaiserslautern

7:47 a.m.: Larceny of private property, theft from an unsecured motor vehicle and house break-in in Landstuhl

Sept. 22

3:04 a.m.: Assault in Kaiserslautern 3:07 a.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle in Ramstein-Miesenbach 2:57 p.m.: Shoplifting on Ramstein

Sept. 23 2:31 a.m.: Fleeing safety checkpoint and driving while intoxicated at Ramstein East Gate 7:38 a.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle in Ramstein-Miesenbach 8:59 a.m.: Failure to report a minor trafﬁc accident in Henschtal 5:57 p.m.: Shoplifting on Ramstein

September 29, 2017 9:37 p.m.: Assault and damage to private property on Vogelweh Family Housing

Sept. 24 1:58 a.m.: Provoking speeches or gesture, disorderly conduct, drunkenness and communicating a threat in Kaiserslautern 2:08 a.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle in Kaiserslautern 2:10 a.m.: Driving under the inﬂuence of a controlled substance at Armstrong Gate on Vogelweh Family Housing 3:50 a.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle and provoking speeches or gestures in Kaiserslautern 11:22 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured motor vehicle in Kindsbach 3:10 p.m.: Theft from an unsecured motor vehicle in Kindsbach

Take Note

Editor’s note: The purpose of the weekly blotter is to deliver a chronological listing of criminal activity in the KMC. The information contained in the blotter is not indicative of crime trends or the targeting of service members or their dependents. The location and nature of the entries is dependent upon where the crime was reported and not necessarily where the crime took place.

Office closures

The KMC Housing Office as well as the Furnishings Management Section will be closed today due to an office function. The 86th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate Legal Office in Bldg. 2137 on Ramstein will close at noon today due to an official function.

Dental Appreciation Day

Army Retiree Dental Appreciation Day will be 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 17. All Army dental clinics within the KMC (Baumholder, Kleber, Landstuhl and Pulaski), will provide dental treatment to military retirees only (not to family members). Dental treatment will range from exam and cleanings to ﬁllings, extractions and prosthetic needs for a select few. Call your speciﬁc army dental clinic starting Oct. 4 to schedule an appointment. Prior to the scheduled dental appointment, each retiree must come to their respective dental clinic prior to Oct. 17 (between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.) to update their medical history and X-rays. The clinic phone numbers are: Baumholder: 06371-9464-1009 or 590-1009; LRMC: 06371-86-8136 or 4868378; Pulaski: 06371-9464-1950 or 590-1950; Kleber: 063719464-2620 or 590-2620.

Beginners shoot

The Kaiserslautern Rod & Gun Club will offer the “Beginners Shoot” at 10 a.m. Saturday. The class teaches more about the

sport, and about what the Rod & Gun Club has to offer. There is a $15 entry fee, which includes the rifle rental and ammo; shooter will be using a .22LR Rimfire Rifle; medals will be awarded to the top 3 contestants. Call 0631-536-7274 for more information and to guarantee a spot.

Retiree Appreciation Day

A Retiree Appreciation Days for retirees, retiree spouses, widows and widowers will take place Oct. 18 at the Ramstein Officers’ Club. There will be guest speakers, an information fair with representatives from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service and passport office, and a raffle. Registrations will be at 8 a.m., the function will begin 9 a.m. For reservations by Oct. 10, email 86aw.rao@us.af.mil. Also, all KMC dental clinics will be open to retirees Oct. 17 and a tour of a C130-J will be offered Oct. 19.

mommaerts@us.af.mil and jose. devora_ramirez@us.af.mil.

Green Dot training

Have you taken your annual Green Dot training? If not it is not too late to sign up. This annual training increases awareness and prevention of interpersonal violence, to include sexual assault, domestic and inter-personal violence, and suicide. We are providing additional training opportunities in order to spread the Green Dot creed and culture to the entire community. This year, You have two choices for your training. If you completed the Green Dot training last year

you only need to take the Green Dot Refresher training (about 1 hour). If you have never taken the Green Dot training, you need to take the Green Dot Initial training (about 1.5 hours). Civilian attire is authorized. The 86th Airlift Wing Violence Prevention Integrators want all active duty air Force members and full-time Air Force civilians and non-appropriated funds employees to get this important training completed sooner, rather than later. Sign up for your training now at the AF Green Dot SharePoint site, or call the Violence Prevention Integrators at 480-1422. No one has to do everything, but everyone has to do something.

CFC stories needed

The Combined Federal Campaign program will kick off in October. Short personal stories (preferably 100 words or less) from those who have beneﬁtted from any one of the CFC sponsored organizations are needed. These stories will be published (anonymously unless otherwise stated) in the KA newspaper and broadcasted on AFN radio during the campaign. The purpose of this solicitation is to show the KMC how their donations through the CFC have helped others in need and inspire greater participation in donations this year. Submit stories to jason.

Store poisonous items out of reach or use safety locks on cabinets within reach. These items also include liquid packets for the laundry and dishwasher. It only takes a few minutes, and it gives you one less thing to worry about.

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RAB Women’s Volleyball Team finishes tryouts

KMC members play volleyball during tryouts Sept. 14 at the Ramstein Southside Fitness Center. Tryouts were held for the Ramstein Women’s Volleyball Team, which competes in the varsity sports program with other bases around the geographical location.

Story and photos by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The 786th Force Support Squadron hosted tryouts for the Ramstein Women’s Volleyball Team at the Southside Fitness Center from Sept. 12 to 14. Spanning three days, 13 women from the Kaiserslautern Military Community showed up to compete for an opportunity to play on the team.

“There won’t be a set roster for the team due to a majority of players being military, and jobs come ﬁrst,” said Shane Spice, Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Teams Coach. “For each competition there’ll be 10 available spots on the roster, for anyone putting in the work. Other women interested in playing volleyball are still encouraged to come to the practices.” Practice for the women’s team is every Monday and

Wednesday, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. “Everyone who came to participate in the tryouts was enthusiastic and motivated,” said Spice. “Most of them have previous experience playing or coaching, and I think we will be very com-

petitive with the other teams.” With the team’s ﬁrst tournament on Oct. 7 to 8 approaching quickly, Spice explained his intent with coaching volleyball at Ramstein. “I’m looking forward to providing opportunities for the men and women here to play

volleyball,” said Spice. “The goal is to have a good time and build morale.” The Southside Fitness Center has an open play segment on the courts every Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon and is open to anyone who wants to play.

Volleyball players congratulate each other after a good play during tryouts at the Southside Fitness Center Sept. 12 on Ramstein. Tryouts for the Ramstein Women’s Volleyball Team were held Sept. 12 to 14.

Gabby Ransom, left, 86th Force Support Squadron bartender, and Ashley Henriques, Ramstein High School Varsity Volleyball Team coach, prepare to receive a serve during tryouts at the Southside Fitness Center Sept. 14 on Ramstein. Players were cycled through different teams during tryouts to see which groups had the greatest chemistry on the court.

Shane Spice, men’s and women’s volleyball teams coach, speaks to players trying out for the women’s team at the Southside Fitness Center Sept. 12 on Ramstein. Fourteen athletes competed for a spot on the team during the three-day tryout.

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Air Force impacts Airmen 70 years and counting Story and photos by Senior Airman Devin Boyer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs For 70 years, Airmen have dedi-

cated their lives to the Air Force mission to Fly, Fight, and Win. Through innovation, sacriﬁce and perseverance, Airmen have left a great impact on the Air Force. Furthermore, the

“My favorite part about the Air Force is the people. It is truly inspiring to interact with such a diverse and innovative global workforce and to know that we are working toward the same mission and vision. The Air Force has provided me a way to provide for my family while simultaneously providing me continued education and countless opportunities to travel the world. Serving in the Air Force has given me the opportunity to provide a service to my country that some people are not able to do. By being a part of the Air Force, I have been able to serve in unique situations with outstanding joint service and multinational teammates to solve issues that have global impact.” – Capt. Angela Petersen, 86th Airlift Wing executive officer.

“The only reason I’m in Europe is because of the Air Force. Traveling is definitely one of the best parts of my life. The Air Force has given me stability. The United States wouldn’t be the way it is today without the men and women in uniform. I feel like I’m a part of something bigger. It doesn’t always feel good waking up at six in the morning for physical training, but when you’re down range you really see how it affects the world.” – Senior Airman Victor Murray, 1st Combat Communications Squadron cyber systems operator.

“My favorite part about the Air Force is the history and heritage, and the brotherhood that we have. As an aircrew member, we are not just Airmen but we are family. We are on the road with each other and are in each other’s lives more than just nine-to-five. There are times where we’re together for more than 75 hours a week. The Air Force has taught me to be selfless, to put others ahead of myself whether it be co-workers or their family members. The Air Force has taught me that I’m a part of something greater than myself. I represent not only myself but my family name and my squadron. Serving in the Air Force to me means a lot. It means I am able to protect and serve not only my fellow countrymen, but those who are unable to protect and serve themselves.” – Senior Airman Crystal Reese, 37th Airlift Squadron aircraft loadmaster.

Air Force has left a great impact on the Airmen. After asking Airmen from different career ﬁelds how the Air Force has affected them, this is what they said: “My favorite part about the Air Force is all of the people that I have met so far in my career. The Air Force has given me the opportunity to travel, it has given me the opportunity to experience things that I don’t think I would have ever experienced had I not left California. It’s given me the opportunity to continue my education and the opportunity to meet so many amazing people. The Air Force means loyalty, family, honor, adaptation and the best. We are the best, and we excel at everything we do.” – Tech. Sgt. Trier Stewart, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa knowledge administration non-commissioned officer in charge.

“All of the experiences and people you get to meet from different walks of life has to be the best part of the Air Force. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without the Air Force. The discipline, taking care of my family – a lot of those things you learn from the Air Force family. I couldn’t imagine my life without the Air Force at this point. Someday I’ll be ready to transition to that civilian status, but right now I wouldn’t know anything besides serving the Air Force.” – Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Jones, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Standardizations and Evaluations aviation resource managers functional.

“My favorite part of the Air Force is that they take care of their people. I see it every day with my married friends and their children. The Air Force does what it can to make sure that they are taken care of. The Air Force has made me a better leader. Being able to go to school on the Air Force’s dime, I’ve been able to better myself and develop myself. Serving in the Air Force means that I am doing something bigger and better than myself. That’s part of the reason why I joined the Air Force. I wanted to serve my country and be a part of something great.” – Tech. Sgt. Taurie McCurdy, 422nd Medical Squadron environmental health operations non-commissioned officer in charge.

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Ramstein Airmen crush Alpha Warrior competition

Staff Sgt. Brina Rustand, 86th Munitions Squadron munitions inspector, leaps onto a battering ram on the Alpha Warrior’s Battle Rig obstacle course during the Alpha Warrior regional competition Sept. 23 on Ramstein. Rustand was the top female competitor to complete the course and will move on to the championship in San Antonio, Texas, in November.

Barclay Stockett, Alpha Warrior pro, congratulates Staff Sgt. Brina Rustand, 86th Munitions Squadron munitions inspector, after she successfully completed the Alpha Warrior’s Battle Rig obstacle course during the Alpha Warrior regional competition Sept. 23 on Ramstein. Rustand won first place as the top female competitor with a run time of 3 minutes, 25 seconds.

by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs White chalk dust danced in the air as Airman after Airman battled battering rams, cliff hangers, broken bars, and every other challenge standing between them and the ultimate goal: becoming the Alpha Warrior Regional Competition champion. Through the Air Force Services Activity Alpha Warrior Program, the 86th Force Support Squadron hosted the Alpha Warrior Tour at Ramstein Sept. 22 to 23. The tour, lasting from April to October 2017, will introduce Airmen at 41 bases — 32 stateside and nine overseas — to the Alpha Warrior Program. Showcasing the program’s Battle Rig, a five-lane obstacle course designed to test strength, agility, and stamina, were three Alpha Warrior pros and American Ninja Warrior celebrities — Barclay Stockett, Karsten Williams, and Kevin Klein. “What our armed forces do for us is so significant and we would never be able to pay any of our troops back for what you guys do,” Stockett said. “But being able to do this little thing and bring some smiles and fun to the bases and Airmen, it just makes me really happy. I already appreciate you guys so much, but it just brings so much more appreciation and I’m really proud to be a part of that. It feels like a job that’s way bigger than just us; it’s really cool.” Ramstein and Aviano Air Base, Italy, Airmen competed against one another to be the top male or female athlete to successfully complete the course. Two Ramstein Airmen emerged victorious to claim the titles, and will move on to the championship in San Antonio, Texas in November.

Kaiserslautern Military Community members watch and participate in practicing on the Alpha Warrior’s Battle Rig obstacle course during the Alpha Warrior Tour Sept. 22 on Ramstein. During the tour, Alpha Warrior pros Barclay Stockett, Karsten Williams, and Kevin Klein taught Airmen the best techniques for successfully completing the course.

“I didn’t expect it to happen, I thought someone was going to come along and rip my time up, but it ended up being me,” said the top male contestant Staff Sgt. Cory Aita, 86th Communications Squadron program manager. “I’m super proud and I’m trying to take my family with me to San Antonio and give it my best shot there as well.” For the top female contestant, Staff Sgt. Brina Rustand, 86th Munitions Squadron munitions inspector, she only had one thing going through her mind while she gripped, swung, and climbed her way through the course. “It was pretty cliché, but don’t fall,” Rustand said. “Just one more grab, then one more grab, you got this. Slow and steady, don’t rush it. I was trying to make sure every move was slow and calculated. I was going through one step at a time, and before I knew it I was on the final step. It still hasn’t really set in.” For the three celebrities, visiting different bases and meeting Airmen has been the best part of the tour. “My favorite part is getting to travel to different Air Force bases, a chance to interact with the Airmen and see what they do on a day-to-day basis,” Williams said. “Really it’s a way to

serve them; they serve our country, so it’s a way to provide them a different way of training, to get away from the day-to-day grind, and have something fun to do outside of the normal regiment.” While the AFSA Alpha Warrior Program is not an official part of the Air Force fitness program, it incorporates the four domains of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness — physical, spiritual, mental, and social. Every air base visited by the Alpha Warrior program gets to keep the Battle Rig or slightly bigger Battle Station brought to them for the competitions held throughout the tour. Airmen continue to train and exercise on the obstacles, and possibly progress in the sport if they are interested. Stockett, Williams, and Klein enjoy being able to inspire and motivate people of all ages to challenge themselves and strive to attain a certain goal. “You can really impact people, especially children,” Stockett said. “I used to be a gymnastics coach for eight and a half years, so kids are my favorite type of people. I get to be a positive influence, especially for little girls. They can look up to me and see that I’m strong, I’m keeping up with

the guys, and it’s really cool for me to be that for them.” The Alpha Warrior program is a new way for Airmen to challenge themselves, build resiliency, and stay fit. The three Alpha Warrior professionals enjoy bringing the program to service members across the world who have dedicated their lives to serving their country. “I’d like to thank everyone at Ramstein for having us,” Stockett said. “We’re all incredibly honored to be here and give back, trying to bring a fun event to you guys. We just want to thank you for having us.” For more information about Alpha Warrior and the Air Force program, visit www.MyAirForceLife.com. To check the military leaderboard for competitions, visit www.alphawarrior.com.

Staff Sgt. Michael Moser, 86th Material Maintenance Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of vehicle maintenance, hangs from the globe grasper portion of the Alpha Warrior’s Battle Rig obstacle course during the Alpha Warrior regional competition Sept. 23 on Ramstein. Airmen participating in the competition had to complete five lanes of different challenges without falling in the shortest time possible to win.

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Hilltop Hail: Dr. Tina Dang Aldana, TBI Optometrist Story and photo by Thomas Panker Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs Office Dr. Tina Dang Aldana has always considered herself a ‘teacher at heart,’ and her positon as traumatic brain injury optometrist at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center utilizes that skill set with every patient she treats. This passion was also fueled by the loss of her brother-in-law who was the first and only optometrist killed in action while serving with the U.S. armed forces. Her background includes degrees in Education and a Doctor of Optometry, combined with training in ocular disease and neuro-optometry, which led to pursuing specialized care for TBI patients. TBI Vision Rehabilitation is largely connected to education. Dang Aldana teaches patients about neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to reorganize itself throughout life, to compensate for injury and disease and to adjust their activities in response to new situations or to changes in their environment. Not only does she treat wounded warriors from downrange and service members with concussion injuries in garrison, she also provides care to family members and civilians, including children and teens with sports-related injuries. The need for Dang Aldana’s specialty is great, as 95 percent of concussion patients experience visual consequences. Some very common symptoms SOCCER, from Page 1

in England and getting the opportunity to travel Germany to play soccer are all opportunities I wouldn’t have been able to experience without the Air Force,” said McNell, whose extensive soccer resume includes participating in the Military World Games held through the International Military Sports Council. “It’s really amazing and I come back from these soccer trips feeling refreshed and humbled to know I represented the United States in the best way I could.” Playing in the AIRCOM Soccer Championship provides Airmen an avenue to pursue sports while serving and keeps them motivated. Additionally, participation in this prestigious event is important to the mission by giving representation for the USA and USAFE on an international scale. “Having the opportunity to represent AIRCOM and USAFE is a true honor,” said Lt. Col. Derrick Weyand, the USAFE men’s and women’s head coach. “Not only do we get to strive

Dr. Tina Dang Aldana, traumatic brain injury optometrist at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, helps patients address the vision problems that commonly affect people after a concussion.

related to post trauma vision syndrome include blurry vision, double vision, difficulty reading and concentrating, dizziness, poor balance, light sensitivity and headaches. Without treatment, these symptoms can often interfere with work and activities of daily living. Prior to Dang Aldana joining the LRMC team, there was no TBI optomfor excellence in everything we do, but we’re being put on a pedestal to represent our country. So, not only do we represent our country off the field, but we also get to do it on the soccer field.” The two USAFE soccer teams will find tough competition this year at the championship competition with matchups against the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, the Royal Air Force team, and last year’s reigning AIRCOM Soccer champions, Poland. This year, the teams’ are optimistic. “I think practice is going very well for both the men’s and women’s team,” said Weyand. “I feel very confident with the men’s team going to the championship round for the simple fact that we have a lot of returning players. The teams’ athleticism is truly second to none.” The players feel just as confident as their head coach in their upcoming performance. “This year, we know each other better than ever,” said Moore. “We’re going to do the best we can and I feel very confident in how we will perform on game day.”

etry role defined or filled at LRMC. Today, the integral benefits of her work are clear, and with every patient whose condition improves comes healing on a broader scale and more measurable medicine. Today’s science demands providers like Dang Aldana to forge new treatment paths to best care for our brave service

members who sustain head injuries. “Working in the TBI clinic here at LRMC is my dream job where combining neurology, rehabilitation, and other specialty care truly makes a difference,” Dang Aldana proudly noted. “The toptier medical services at LRMC enable us to take a multidisciplinary approach, working closely with a talented group of case managers, occupational therapists, pysical therapists, psychologists and a neurologist to help patients get better faster and more comprehensively.” As a recognized leader in her field, Dang Aldana recently hosted the chief of optometry from Vicenza who came to Landstuhl to learn more about TBI optometry processes in order to provide the same level of care after patients leave LRMC. Dang Aldana is also an in-demand speaker at medical conferences and currently a principal investigator on a joint publishing effort, but still finds time to pursue her other teaching passion – yoga. In both environments, Dang Aldana is healing bodies and minds with the same degree of commitment, care and precision. It is important for patients to be aware of the symptoms of concussion and let their medical providers know about their history. A specific and specialized eye exam is required to diagnose and manage TBI vision problems. Providers and patients with questions related to TBI, optometry, or vision rehab may call the LRMC TBI Clinic at 90-5601 or 06371-9464-5601.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe women’s soccer team poses for a photo at SV Bann field Sept. 14. The team practiced in preparation for the Allied Air Command Soccer Championship in Lechfeld, Germany.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe men’s soccer team poses for a photo on a soccer field in Bann Sept. 14. The USAFE soccer team will find tough competition with matchups against the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, the Royal Air Force team, and last year’s reigning Allied Air Command Soccer champions, Poland.

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What is ‘healthy aging’ to you?

Airman 1st Class Yuyi Jiang, 86th Dental Squadron dental assistant technician, laughs during a photo shoot Sept. 13 on Ramstein. Being a dental assistant has helped further Jiang’s understanding of healthy aging by emphasizing the importance of oral hygiene. “I think healthy aging is where you do the best you can for yourself — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Eating nutritious foods and exercising help our bodies function properly, therefore, aging healthily. It’s very important that we think and learn about healthy aging, because like Albert Einstein once said, the moment we stop learning, is the moment we start dying.”

Tech. Sgt. Christopher LaFaurie, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Service Center noncommissioned officer in charge, pictured in front of unit artwork Sept. 15 on Ramstein says a healthy balance between work life and personal life is essential to healthy aging. “I think healthy aging is finding a good balance between your stressors, whether it be from work or your daily life. Find a way to mitigate and relieve those stressors. No matter what age you are, it’s important to manage everything you enjoy and whatever is important to you very well. If you don’t think about it or understand yourself well enough to take care of yourself, then you are going to fail.”

Maj. Christopher Underwood, 86th Airlift Wing Chapel branch chief, seated in the Northside Chapel Sept. 13 on Ramstein, says that spirituality and religion offer a variety of benefits as people age. “I believe that healthy aging is the integration of spirituality and religion into all other aspects of life; physical, mental, and social. They can foster positive relationship opportunities, community, a sense of belonging, and can also contribute to long-term healthy mental and physical health. Additionally, they also assist in an individual’s search for meaning and purpose in life, as well as the challenges of mortality.”

Tech. Sgt. Russell Linden, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron general purpose heavy shop section chief, believes healthy aging is about the quality of the life he lives. “To me, healthy aging is just about being aware of our body. It’s promoting a better quality of life for ourselves, and trying to attain maximum effectiveness and staying fit to fight. I think the goal for healthy aging is so we can live happier and longer lives.”

Airman 1st Class Ryan Williams, 86th Medical Operations Squadron mental health technician, sits on a mental health counselor’s couch Sept. 14 on Ramstein. Williams believes the key to healthy aging is to train herself to continue learning new things. “When you’re young, it’s easier for you to learn things. It becomes harder as you get older, but the best thing to do about it is to train your brain to continue learning things. It helps your brain stay young. My mom is one of those people, she calls herself the “Renaissance Woman” because she tries so many different things. She does archery, she writes; right now, she’s painting and she’s never painted before. I could never imagine her mind getting old, and it influences me to be better.”

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Active Duty, Army Reserve medical personnel collaborate to increase medical readiness

TODAY:

Pumpkin Carbonara

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Sgt. Lauren Weatherspoon has her blood pressure taken by Sgt. Jennifer Wilson during the Medical Support Unit’s medical readiness event at the Kleber Clinic Sept. 15 on Kleber Kaserne.

Story and photo by Capt. Kaitlyn Heacock 7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs Army Reserve Soldiers from the Medical Support Unit – Europe collaborated with active army personnel to use the medical clinic on Kleber Kaserne Sept. 15 to 16 to facilitate Periodic Health Assessments and dental screenings for reservists during battle assembly. The MSU-led medical and dental readiness event that supported Army Reserve Soldiers helped increase medical readiness throughout the 7th Mission Support Command, but also strengthened an ongoing relationship with the clinic and the active Army. The MSU provided all medical supplies and patient administrators for the event, and almost all the health care providers. Two active duty dentists supported the event on both days. Sgt. Melinda Splane, noncommissioned officer in charge of the event, said the experience of working with the active component to organize the event in their facility was a beneficial experience “It was a positive experience with very good communication,” she said. For example, while the MSU brought all their own supplies, if they ran out, the clinic leadership agreed to

ensure they could finish the event using the clinic’s supplies, she added. The event was efficient and the interaction with MSU hosts was good, said Staff Sgt. Paul Trimakas, one of the Soldiers who underwent his PHA at the clinic. “We are extremely pleased with the event, and that we were able to partner with our active component partners to ensure success of the event,” said Maj. Jonathan Etienne, 7th MSC Office of the Command Surgeon Medical Operations Officer. Many of the Soldiers come from outside of Germany and the event gave them the opportunity to complete their medical readiness requirements in a limited time. During the weekend, 70 Soldiers completed their yearly PHAs and 58 completed their annual dental examinations. The event helped ensure that reserve Soldiers have the opportunity to complete their required physical exams during a Battle Assembly weekend, so as not to interfere with their weekday civilian employment requirements, Etienne said. A voucher system in which Army Reserve Soldiers can complete their PHAs with civilian doctors and dentists is used in the continental United States, however, the number of civilian health care providers is limited in overseas locations.

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Ingredients

(for 4 people) 1 cup finely diced bacon 2 medium onions, finely diced 1 ¼ pounds Hokkaido pumpkin 1 ¼ cups liquid cream ½ cup milk 4 medium eggs Salt and ground white pepper for seasoning 1 tablespoon dried marjoram 1 tablespoon oregano 1 ½ pounds spaghetti, uncooked 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon lemon/lime juice

Remove seeds from pumpkin. Cut the pumpkin meat into ½ inch by ½ pieces. Boil the spaghetti to al dente stage. Mix cream with milk and eggs. Season with salt and ground white pepper. Add marjoram and oregano. Heat a pan to medium heat with olive oil. Add bacon and let it cook until slightly crispy then add onions and pumpkin. Cook a further 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Strain spaghetti, then add to pan with bacon, onion and pumpkin. Stir well. Remove from stove and add egg cream mixture and mix. Add the lemon. The egg will cook from the residual heat of the pan and the other hot items. The noodles will soak up all the liquid. Keep stirring until all liquid is absorbed. Carbonara is an Italian pasta dish. Italians have been making Carbonara for over 200 years. We added the pumpkin to add the flavor of the season. A great wine for this dish is a Sancere from France. If you prefer Italian wine a Pino Grigio or Lugana white wine would be nice. A German Riesling would also be great.

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Biography

Klaus learned from an early age that he had an interest in food and cooking when he started helping in his parent’s restaurant at the age of ten. He enjoyed the environment so much, that he started an apprenticeship at the Augsburger Hotel Riegele at the age of 16. Klaus has been working in hotels and restaurants ever since, including the famous Ecke Stuben in Augsburg and the Post Hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Throughout his career he has been cooking traditional German and international dishes and found his love for crossover cuisine. Many of the recipes Klaus presents are his own crossover creations, which he is happy to share with you. Klaus has been offering private cooking classes for around three years now for groups up to eight people, either in your own home or in Klaus’ kitchen in the KMC, for slow food enjoyment with family and friends.

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Farmers market offers regional products, activities by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Public Affairs Ramstein-Miesenbach will sponsor the 21st Ramstein Farmers Market Sunday in the center of town. The market will feature more than 50 regional farmers and vendors presenting their products and merchandise, craftsmanship demonstrations, an animal show, arts exhibit, children’s activities and musical entertainment from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stores will be open 1 to 6 p.m. The farmers market will ofﬁcially open at 10:30 a.m. under the auspices of Ramstein-Miesenbach’s city mayor Ralf Hechler in the conference and culture center, Haus des Buergers. An

The farmers market in Ramstein-Miesenbach is set up in the center of town with farmers and vendors presenting their regional products.

At the farmers market in Ramstein, vendors sell their merchandise next to the fountain, which is decorated with pumpkins.

ecumenical worship service to celebrate Thanksgiving will follow.

kins, wurst, cheese, marmalade, vinegar, oil, honey, wine, liquors and game specialties. Vendors also serve culinary specialties such as game bratwurst, chicken, lamb specialties, potato dishes, soup, pancakes, crepes and wafﬂes. Visitors will be able to buy arts and crafts, decoration items for the house and garden, pottery works, natural brushes, baskets, ceramics and wooden items. Children can enjoy a petting zoo, ride donkeys and have their faces painted. The Otterberg Forestry ofﬁce will

Visitors can buy fresh regional products such as fruit, corn, potatoes, pump-

Musicians entertain visitors in the streets during the farmers market in Ramstein-Miesenbach which takes place Sunday.

Photos by Stefan Layes

Visitors of the Ramstein Farmers market can buy pumpkins and various other products made of pumpkins such as marmalade and liquor.

teach anything about forest and nature, and a regional farmer will demonstrate how to milk a cow and how to make butter. The fortune wheel can be turned and net proﬁts will go to charities. In the Haus des Buergers, visitors can join pumpkin carving or admire a historical spinning wheel. The Ramstein Street Musicians will entertain visitors with brass music in the streets. The center of RamsteinMiesenbach will be closed to motorized trafﬁc from 2 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday.

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Culinary beer hike, brewer market takes place in Landstuhl by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The third culinary beer hike with brewer market will take place Saturday and Sunday in Landstuhl. The hike leads from Nanstein Castle in Landstuhl to the Baerenloch pond in Kindsbach. Along the 8-kilomter trail, six stations will be put up to offer various types of beer and culinary specialties made with beer. “Beer will be in the focus this weekend,” said Christoph Molter from the organizing event team. “Besides serving beer at all stations, our brewery market with 11 breweries is set up all around Nanstein Castle.” Numerous culinary specialties are also made with beer such as Oms’a beer goulash, burger variations, salmon and pulled pork. The culinary beer hike again includes a musical program with swing, jazz and

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The beer hike in Landstuhl includes a brewers market set up around Nanstein Castle Saturday and Sunday.

rock‘n’roll, planned by the Landstuhl music expert Franz Wosnitza. “To finance the entertainment, every visitor has the opportunity to buy a hiking pass for €5.50 or a beer pass with stylish beer glass for €8 at each of the Info Points, which are located at the beginning of the hike near Nanstein Castle or Bärenlochweiher

Keschdefeschd A unique celebration on chestnuts. Great specialities and entertainment.

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pond,” said Molter. With this pass hikers can create their own beer tasting and get their glasses filled one time at each station for 2€. The beer passes also take place in a raffle. Hikers who don’t drink beer, don’t need a beer pass.

Participants of the beer hike leading from Landstuhl to Kindsbach can take breaks along the route and try food specialties including salmon from the finish Kota grill.

Parking facilities are in Landstuhl near Rathaus or Alter Markt, or in Kindsbach near Bärenlochweiher pond. Or the community hall. Public transportation by train or busses will be available as well; check www.bahn.de or www.vrn.de.

For more information on the hike and the brewer market, visit www.kulinarische-wanderung.de. “Be part of this wonderful and amazing day, when we all say, ‘we walk the culinary style,’” said Molter.

Germans observe unification day by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Germany will observe Unification Day Tuesday as a legal holiday in all German states; stores, banks and official institutions will be closed. The former German Democratic Republic (East Germany) and the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) were officially

reunited Oct. 3, 1990. The process of reunification started in 1989. During September and October of that year, East Germans demonstrated for democratic reforms and the right to travel to Dresden, Leipzig, Halle, Schwerin and other towns. Chief of State, Erich Honecker was dismissed from his top position Oct. 18 and the new political office announced the opening of the borders to the Federal Republic of Germany and the border gates along the Berlin wall the night of Nov. 9, 1989. Over the next three days, more than 3 million East Germans crossed the border into West Germany just to celebrate, sightsee and purchase goods, which they were not able to obtain in the east. The wall, a symbol of the Cold War for 28 years, was torn down during the following weeks and months, and pieces were sold as souvenirs. East Germany’s first free elections in 40 years were held March 18, 1990, and citizens elected a new government. Basic changes concerning the country’s economy, currency, social laws and jurisdiction were established by state contracts May 18 and Aug. 31. Finally, Oct. 3, 1990, the

German Democratic Republic ceased to exist. After 40 years it vanished from the world political map. The celebrations in Berlin the night of Oct. 2, included a giant fireworks display, hundreds of thousands of people dancing in the streets drinking champagne, and the raising of the national flag on the former East German parliament building. Berlin was chosen as the new capital city of unified Germany. This year, official celebrations will take place in Mainz, the capital of Rheinland-Pfalz. Various musical and dance performances can be seen on several stages in Mainz Tuesday and Wednesday. Visitors will be able to explore all 16 states of Germany and taste their culinary specialties.

Photo by Linda Steil

When the gates between Westberlin and Ostberlin opened the night of Nov. 9, 1989, thousands of citizens from the German Democratic Republic crossed the border. The official reunification was Oct. 3, 1990.

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Neustadt celebrates annual wine harvest fest by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Kaiserslautern Evangelical

Lutheran Church 8:30 am Worship & Holy Communion

Sunday School Following Meeting in Ev.-Luth. St. Michaelis Church, Karpfenstr. 7, 67655 Kaiserslautern E-mail: kaiserslautern@selk.de or call 0631-64327 for directions. Scott Morrison, Pastor www.KELC.eu

A Christian fellowship that gathers to study God’s word verse by verse so we can know, glorify and serve Christ.

Teaching the village, reaching the world!

We meet Sundays at 11 a.m. For more info call 06371-616793 or visit our website www.CCK-Town.org Industriestr. 50 66862 Kindsbach

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The wine harvest fest in Neustadt features rides and a wine village set up near the train station. The fest runs today through Oct. 9.

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.

Jewish Services

Buddhist (SGI)

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.

Ramstein North Chapel Conference Room (Bldg 1201) Service: 10:30 a.m., 1st Saturday Service: 12:00 p.m., 3rd Thursday at LRMC Chapel For more info: ktownsgibuddhism@gmail.com

Catholic Services

A highlight of the annual wine harvest fest in Neustadt is the vintners’ parade with numerous floats, walking groups, and bands starting at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 8.

The German railroad company, Deutsche Bahn, offers trains going from Kaiserslautern to Neustadt and back every half hour. The Ticket 24 for individuals is €9, and the Ticket 24+ for groups of two to five per-

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works! Landstuhl Christian Bookstore

Kaiserstr. 66 * 06371-62988 Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat 9-1 (new)

sons costs €14.50. Both tickets are available at the ticket machines in the train station. KAISERSLAUTERN

CHURCH OF CHRIST www.ktowncoc.org

Neustadt/German Wine Street will celebrate its annual German Wine Harvest Fest through Oct. 9. The German Wine Harvest Fest is considered the vintners’ Thanksgiving. For more than 50 years, regional vintners celebrate the event after finishing their work in the vineyards and wine cellars for that season. They now welcome the new season with new wines. The traditional wine village made of little framework houses called “Haiselscher,” set up in front of the train station, opened a week ago. A typical season specialty offered is “Zwiebelkuchen,” onion cake. It is similar to Quiche Lorraine and customarily served with “Federweisser,” the first new wine for that year. “Federweisser” has a cloudy color and tastes more like grape juice than wine, containing less alcohol. It is still fermenting and after a few weeks loses its sweetness. Today, the carnival with rides and vendors will start and the crowning of the German Wine Queen will take place. Local stores will open for special shopping 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Local car dealers will present their latest vehicles in the center of town. Neustadt’s Hetzelplatz will turn into a giant wine tasting location today to Oct. 9. Visitors can sample wines from the nine wine villages belonging to Neustadt, the other 13 wine-growing regions in Germany and from partner regions in Eruope in a mirror palace and a Mediterranean garden. Highlight of the wine harvest fest will be Germany’s biggest vintners’ parade with more than 100 floats, bands, walking groups, costume groups and the Palatinate and German wine queens at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 8. City officials expect more than 100,00 visitors. The fest will close out with a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Oct. 9. For more information, visit www.neustadt.eu.

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Sun: 10 am, 11 am and 6 pm Wed: 7 pm Mühlstrasse 34 67659 Kaiserslautern Tel. 06 31 - 36 18 59 92 Tel. 06 371 - 46 75 16

Daenner Community Chapel (Bldg 3150) Sunday Mass: 12:30 p.m. (all year round) Confession: 11:30-12:15 p.m. Landstuhl Community Chapel (Bldg 3773) Tue, Wed, Fri: 12:00 p.m. Confession: 11:00-11:45 a.m. Sunday: 09:00 a.m. Confession: 08:00-08:45 a.m. Ramstein North Chapel (Bldg 1201) Daily Mass: 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday Sunday Mass: 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Confession: 4:00-4:45 p.m. Sundays First Friday Adoration: 6:00 p.m. Vogelweh Chapel (Bldg 2063) Confession: 4:00-4:45 p.m., Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m.

Episcopal (Anglican) (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

Ramstein South Chapel Jewish Shul Area (Bldg 2403) Shabbat Evening Service: 7:00 p.m. Fridays

Orthodox Christian Services Kapaun Chapel (Bldg 2781) Divine Liturgy: 9:00 a.m. Sundays Confessions by appointment

Protestant Services

Landstuhl Community Chapel (Bldg 3773) Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sundays Children’s Youth Church: 11:00 a.m. Sundays Daenner Community Chapel (Bldg 3150) Chapel Next Worship: Sunday 10:00 a.m. Children’s Church: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Seventh-Day Adventist Worship Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Saturdays Worship: 11:00 a.m. Saturdays Small Group: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday Ramstein North Chapel (Bldg 1201) Contemporary Service: 11:00 a.m. Sundays Ramstein South Chapel (Bldg 2403) Traditional with Communion: 9:30 a.m. Sundays Vogelweh Chapel (Bldg 2063) Gospel Service: 11:00 a.m. Sundays.

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

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Mark Your Calendar October 2017 Events

» Guided tours of the Abbey Church in Otterberg, in German, will be offered the first Sunday of each month. Interested participants will meet at 2:30 p.m. at the main entrance of the church. The one-hour long tour costs €3. » The old smithy in Otterberg, Kirchstrasse, will be open to the public at 4 p.m. every first Saturday of the month. Admission is free. » The museum in Otterberg, which is located in the tourist information office, Hauptstrasse 54, is open during 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, and 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free. » The Rheinland Pfalz International Choir has begun a drive to bring 15 new singers into the choir, both men and women, by the end of September. The choir will perform the Brahms Requiem Nov. 26 in the Fruchthalle, a Choralforum Concert Dec. 3 in the Marienkirche, and the USAFE Band Christmas Concert Dec. 8 in the Fruchthalle. Singers who are interested in joining the choir should examine its website, www.sing-rpic.de/ about choir-en-html.

KMC Onstage

» GHOST STORY THEATER: On Nov. 3 & 4, KMC Onstage invites you to join us as actors tell ghost stories around the campfire. This is an event for the whole family; however, younger children may be frightened by the nature of the event. Tickets are $8, no advanced purchase necessary. This show will be held at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center, Bldg. 3109 on Daenner Kaserne. For more information contact KMC Onstage, Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3232, 483-6626; 0631-411-6626. » Seussical: If you love Dr. Seuss, you’ll love this fantastical family musical that is based on his books, including favorites like “Horton Hears a Who!”, “Horton Hatches the Egg,” and “Miss Gertrude McFuzz.” Evening performance dates are Dec. 8, 9, 15, 16 & Jan. 5, 6,12,13 at 7 p.m. Sundays matinees offered Dec.10 & 17 & Jan 7 & 14 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10-15 for adults and $7-12 for children and seniors, depending on seat selection. Tickets available at KMC Onstage, online through WebTrac, and at all Kaiserslautern Java Café locations. For more information contact KMC Onstage, Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3232, 483-6626; 0631-4116626.

Armstrong’s Club Events Armstrong’s Club is located in Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Family Housing. Call 0631-3406-3993 for details. Unless otherwise stated, events have no cover charge and are open to all ID cardholders and their guests, 18 and over.

» Noche De Rumba at Armstrong’s Club: On Oct. 7, In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, bring your congas, maracas, guiro or timbales to play and dance the night away! There will be a live DJ spinning Latin music. Join in on the fun and make your own music! Don't have any instruments? Feel

free to move to the rhythym on the dance floor from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. » Rocktoberfest at Armstrong’s Club: From 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Oct. 14, wear pink, enjoy a live rock band and rock out in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Liquid Hot Magma is a local band with a set list that includes Black Sabbath, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kings of Leon, The White Stripes, Bon Jovi and more! » Dia De Los Muertos: On Nov. 4, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., celebrate Dia De Los Muertos at Armstrong’s Club! Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Costumes encouraged. There will be a $50 cash prize for best face paint. No cover charge. Open to ID cardholders and their guests, ages 18 and older. » Thanksgiving Brunch: Celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends at Armstrong’s Club. An unforgettable feast will be held on Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy traditional roast turkey, seafood, salads, side dishes and desserts, and let someone else do the cooking. Open seating; please make reservations for groups of 6 or more. Cost is $21.95 for adults, $12.95 for children ages 5 to 16 and free for children ages 4 and under. » Ugly Sweater Party: On Dec. 23, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., celebrate the holidays at Armstrong’s Club in your ugliest sweater for a chance to win some cash. A $150 cash prize will be awarded to the most spectacular sweater. Dance the night away to a live DJ mixing the best music of the holidays with popular hits. Enjoy holiday drink specials, with other food and beverages available for purchase. No cover charge. Open to ID cardholders and their guests, ages 18 and older. » A Taste of Germany: 5 p.m. every Monday at Castello’s Snack Bar inside Armstrong’s Club. Indulge in traditional and delicious German meals for $5 per plate. The meals vary each week; menus are available at www.kaiserslautern.armymwr. com. » Women and Wine: 6 to 10 p.m. the first and third Monday of every month. This get together allows women to make friends and form a social network in a fun environment. Food and beverages available for purchase. » Small Tab Tuesdays: 5 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday. Play a game of pool or pick your favorite jam on the jukebox while enjoying specials. » Trivia Wednesdays: 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday. » Karaoke Fridays: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Friday. Show off your singing skills and socialize in a fun environment. » Latin Saturdays: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every first and third Saturday of the month.

Kazabra Club Events Kazabra Club is located in Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Call 489-7261 or 0631-636-7261 for details. Unless otherwise stated, events have no cover charge and are open to all ID cardholders and their guests, 18 and over.

» Texas Hold’em and Game Night: 8 p.m. to midnight every Friday. Buy-in is $25. Register and buy in by 7 p.m. Other games available for play include dominoes, cornhole and table pong. » Country Night: 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturdays. There is a $5 cover charge. » Country and Western Dance Classes: 7:30 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. No cover charge. » Sunday Bingo: 3 p.m. every Sunday. Doors open at 1 p.m. Bingo packs start at $30. Prizes will be based upon participation. Play the progressive game for a chance to win up to $5,000.

Support Groups

» Single Parent Support Group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month. Join Family Advocacy Program for this educational class to examine services and tools that will aid in successful parenting. Feel free to bring a lunch. Class meets at Halftime Sports Bar in Landstuhl Community Club, Bldg. 3780. For more information and to enroll, call 541-9000 or 0611-143-541-9000.

Meetings

» Rheinland Pfalz Quilt Guild will meet for its monthly guild meeting Wednesday in the KMCC multipurpose room (adjacent to food court). Social time will be 5:30 p.m., the program with guild business, Show and Tell, and free motion quilting... Where to begin!" Part II class will start at 6 p.m. Anyone and any skill level interested in quilting are welcome. No pre-registration is required. For details, visit http://rheinlandpfalzquiltguild.org/ index.html » Ramstein Toastmasters will meet every first, second and third Tuesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Ramstein South Chapel, Bldg. 2403. Individuals who want to develop their public speaking skills, are welcome to visit the meetings free of charge. Participants can prepare for board interviews, promotional ceremoies or leadership roles. Public speaking skills or aspirationscan be advanced and enhanced. For more information, visit ramstein.toastmastersclubs.org or www. facebook.com/ramsteintoastmasters.

Classes and training

» Advanced BRS training: The Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System will offer advanced BRS training for service members from all branches of service and their spouses at the following locations, dates and times: » Baumholder Wagon Wheel Theater 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 13; Dec. 8 » Landstuhl Heaton Auditorium 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 20 » Sembach Tiger Theater 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 17 » Ramstein Hercules Theater

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9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 12 » Daenner Chapel 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 19, 2018 Attendees should complete the online Opt-In Training prior to attending this workshop. For details, call Army Community Service at 531-2850 or 0611-531-2850 or stop by the ACS office, Bldg. 8746 on Clinic Kaserne in Baumholder; or call 541-9000 or 0611-143-541-9000, or stop by the ACS office on Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3210.

Baumholder Events

» Children’s Halloween Carnival: On October 31, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Baumholder Family and MWR presents a Children’s Halloween Carnival in conjunction with Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers. Enjoy 13 booths with spooky activities for only $0.25 per ticket, or 10 tickets for $2. Feast on nachos, cotton candy, popcorn, and witches brew, or try your luck at winning a sweet treat in our cakewalk. Compete in our pre-carved pumpkin contest, with divisions for children 5-11 and 12-18. Be crowned the winner of the scariest, prettiest, or most creative costume. This community event is open to children of all ages and their parents. Hall of Champions Fitness Center, Smith Bks. Bldg. 8105. » A Haunted Evening at Burg Frankenstein: On Oct. 21 form 3:30 p.m. to 12 a.m., Outdoor Recreation invites all who dare to join us for a haunted evening at Frankenstein’s Castle. There are multiple characters that will touch you, grab you, scare you, and chase you. Between being thrown in a casket and chased by a mummy, enjoy the spooky stage shows. The scary factor of this event is not suitable for young children. $65 per person includes transportation and admission to the castle. For more information contact Baumholder Outdoor Recreation, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8167, 485-7182; 06783-6-7182. » The Sesame Street USO Experience: On Wednesday at 5 p.m., the USO is bringing your favorite characters to Baumholder. Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover and Rosita are here to sing and dance and have fun with the audience. It’s just another sunny day on Sesame Street, until they learn some big news from their friend, Katie: her dad, who is in the military, has been transferred to another base, and their family will be moving away. This is hard news for Katie, who has grown very attached to her Sesame Street friends, and does not want to leave them. But over the course of the show, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover and Rosita help her to g radually come to see that they will remain friends despite the distance, that change is not necessarily a bad thing, and that she will make new friends. Katie grows more and more optimistic, until her naturally positive nature prevails and she feels confident in her ability to adapt, to make new friends, and to stay true to who she is. No Admissions Fee. Tiger Theater, Sembach, Bldg. 145. For more information contact 541-9058; 611-143-541-9058.

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Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights

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

Performing arts:

Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • “Anatevka,” Fiddler on the Roof,” a musical by Jerry Bock, in German, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 and 27. • “Lucia di Lammermoor,” an operetta by Gaetano Donizetti, in Italian, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, and 3 p.m. Oct. 15 (with childcare – reservation needed). • “Geaechtet,” Disgraced, a play by Ayad Akhtar, in German, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, and 8 p.m. Oct. 10, 13 and 19. • “Das Abschiedsdinner,” a comedy, in German, 8 p.m. Oct. 7, and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22. • “Orpheus in der Unterwelt,” an operetta by Jacques Offenbach, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 and 28. For details, call 0631-3675-209 or visit www.pfalztheater.de. Kammgarn Kaiserslautern: • Display of Romanian arts on per-

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German-American day The Docu Center Ramstein celebrates its 10th anniversary 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday on its display area, Schernauer Strasse 46, in RamsteinMiesenbach. At the same time, the Atlantic Academy and GermanAmerican and International Women’s Club recognize German-American Day. After the opening speech by Ralf Hechler, Ramstein mayor, DCR director Michael Geib presents 10 years of DCR in 10 minutes. Then GAIWC honors dean Helmut Pflanz for “buidling bridges.” The Ambassadors, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe jazz combo, performs 2 to 5 p.m.

formance days; ﬁnissage 6 p.m. Oct. 7. • The band Rakede presents hip hop, electro metal, rock pop, 8 p.m. today. Tickets cost €25. • The Cruexshadows present synth rock, electro pop, new wave, gothic, 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost €26. • The band uffgeBrassd! presents rhythm ‘n’ brass, 8 p.m. Monday. Tickets cost €14. • The band Heldmaschine presents altenative metal, hard rock, electro, 8 p.m. Oct. 6. Tickets cost €19. • The duo Haudegen presents German rock, 8 p.m. Oct. 7. For details, visit www.kammgarn.de. Fruchthalle, Kaiserslautern: • Jazz Stage meets Diversity with multicultural guest band Shaian, 8 p.m. today. Tickets cost €15. For tickets, call the tourist information ofﬁce at 0631-365-2317. Bildhaus, Musikclub Ventil, Hahnbacherhof 2, Schallodenbach: • Acoustic Colour presents renowned songs by Cindy Lauper, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, etc., 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The park and arts gallery are open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Homemade cakes will be served. Admission is free. For details, visit bildhaus.info. Ramstein-Miesenbach, Haus des Buergers: • The Glan Blues Band performs during a Blues Dinner with salads, barbecue ribs, hot wings, pulled pork, potato wedges, corn on the cob, dips, brownies and pancakes, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets cost €25. • The duo Blue Note Stories presents jazz, soul and pop songs, 8 p.m. Oct. 13. Tickets cost €12. • The brass players of Blech Purpresent a concert, 5 p.m. Oct. 15. Tickets cost €12. For tickets and details, visit www. hausdesbuergers.de. Landstuhl Stadthalle: • Shabach International Outreach Ministry Landstuhl performs a charity concert, 7 p.m. today. • Fresh, a choir from Kaiserslautern presents a capella singing of renowned songs, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets cost €12. • Gerd’s Oldie Formation presents pieces from rock ‘n’ roll to blues, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets cost €12.

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Potato market in Wallhalben The traditional potato market in Wallhalben starts 1 p.m. Saturday. It includes a farmers and crafters market, craftsmanship demonstrations, tractor display, children’s activities and food specialties made of potatoes. The Duchess of Sickingen County gets elected and crowned at 5 p.m. A fire show takes place after musical entertainment at 10 p.m. The event continues 10:30 a.m. Sunday with an ecumenical worship service in the Protestant church and ends at 8:30 p.m. For details, visit www.grumbeeremarkt.de.

• The Rollagents present “The Elvis Xperience – Viva las Vegas, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets cost €23, €28 and €32. • “Krueger Rocks,” a -one-manshow with pianist Harald Krueger, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Tickets cost €12. For details and tickets, visit www. stadthalle-landstuhl.de. Saarbruecken, Saarlaendisches Staatstheater, Schillerplatz 1: • “Sleeping Beauty,” a ballet by Sijn Celis with music by Peter Tschaikowsky, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 18, 26, and 6 p.m. Oct. 15, 22 and 31. • “Guillaume Tell,” an opera by Gioachino Rossini, in French, 6 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday, Nov. 1, and 7 p.m. Oct. 13. Visit www.theater-saarbruecken.de or call 0681-3092-486 for details. English Theatre, Gallusanlage 7, Frankfurt: • “Pygmalion,” a satiric show by Bernard Shaw, to Oct. 26. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. Visit www.english-theatre.org.

Miscellaneous:

• Kaiserslautern, Gartenschau (dino park) with ﬂower shows, lego display, water playground, miniature golf court, pumpkin display and special events. Opening hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., to Oct. 31. For more information, visit www. gartenschau-kl.de. • Kaiserslautern, Japanese Garden, Am Abendsberg 1, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, to Oct. 31. Moon fest, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Oct. 6. For details, visit

www.japanischergarten.de. • Reichenbach-Steegen, village carnival, Saturday to Monday. • Landstuhl, Zehntenscheune, Kirchenstrasse 1, wine fest, Saturday and Sunday. • Ramstein-Miesenbach, farmers market, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. • Olsbruecken, village carnival starts with music and food 6 p.m. today; continues with three soccer games 2 p.m. Saturday; music with disc jockey 8 p.m. Saturday; parade 1:30 p.m. Sunday and DJ at 8 p.m.; early morning beer with music at 10 a.m. Monday; closeout with eating of herring at 5 p.m. Tuesday. • Stelzenberg, dampfnudel fest, starts at noon Tuesday. • Schopp, pumpkin fest with pumpkin products and food, children’s activities, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. • Waldmohr, Marktplatz, village carnival with rides, music, food starts 11 a.m. Saturday, through Monday. Stores open 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. • Winnweiler, October market with rides, Saturday to Monday; parade 2 p.m. Sunday; stores open 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Flea markets:

• Kaiserslautern, Pfalz-Center (across from Daenner Kaserne), 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. • Sankt Wendel, Zur Mott (center), 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. • Voelklingen, Globus, Rathausstrasse 53, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday. • Pirmasens, Messplatz, Blocksbergstrasse 67, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

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Fire Emergency Services support Fire Prevention Week Courtesy of KMC Fire Emergency Services KMC Fire Emergency Services will kick off Fire Prevention Week with a parade through Ramstein Military Family Housing at 10:15 a.m. Oct. 7. Immediately following the parade they will continue with a variety of festivities at the Fire Department Open House from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fire Station 1, Bldg. 2303, on the Ramstein flightline. There will be free food, live fire and vehicle extrication demonstrations, fire truck displays from KMC FES and surrounding local fire departments, activities for children, door prizes and more. This year’s Fire Prevention Week will run Oct. 8 through 14. For more than 90 years, the National Fire Protection Association has sponsored this week across the nation and overseas military installations. Every year they promote education and critical importance and this year’s campaign will be “Every Second Counts, Plan 2 Ways Out!” Get prepared for a fire by following these simple steps:

• Draw a map of your home with all members of your household, marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside from each exit. • Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year. Conduct at least one at night and one during the day with everyone in your home, and practice using different ways out. • Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them. • Make sure the house number on your home is clearly marked and easy for the fire department to find. • Close doors behind you as you leave – this may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire. • Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a burning building.

Escape through window

Escape route Fire Dept. ladder

For more information on this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, contact KMC FES Fire Prevention Ofﬁce at 480-5940 or visit www.ﬁrepreventionweek.org.

So you are in-processed and have found a home — now what?

by Staff Sgt. J. Smith 86th Airlift Wing

A new initiative called “Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz!” provides information on resources available to U.S. service members. “In an effort to support U.S. families and help them prosper as members of their German community, the initiative set up this one-stop website on which all the communities can display their local information in English to U.S. families,” said John Constance, Atlantic Academy project manager. “The website is meant to connect the dots of already available resources.” The Ministry of Interior, RheinlandPfalz, laid the groundwork of the initiative in 2014. In May 2016, the Facebook page was established, and in June of this year the website became available to visitors. The website comprises four sections: project communities, guide, volunteer opportunities, and German-American institutions. The project communities section provides local information about recreational activities, local events and points of interest as well as local businesses, public services, contact information for the town halls, the recycling system, and internet connections in the community. The guide features general informa-

tion on life in Germany, the German mentality, and what American families who are new to Germany need to be aware of when arriving in RheinlandPfalz. The volunteer opportunities section gives interested individuals information on giving back to their community. The section labeled institutions provides references to to organizations in Rheinland-Pfalz and the speciﬁc services they provide to U.S. service members and their families. “The local resources are provided by the local representatives themselves who know their village best and can list accurately the full range of offers in their community,” Constance said. “The state initiative helps the communities with placing the information on the page and translating the information into English if needed.” One service member who recently retired from the military, along with his wife, used the website to seek out community volunteer opportunities.

A new initiative called “Welcome to RheinlandPfalz!” provides information on what resources are available to U.S. service members.

“I recently retired from the Army and my wife is German. She works at one of the local schools and we have lived in the local area several years and thought we could help to provide useful information and continue helping the communities we have been very proud to be a part of,” said William Pfannenstiel, U.S. Army Staff Sgt., retired. Pfannenstiel also appreciated how simple and user-friendly the website is. “I was impressed by the helpfulness of the website,” said Pfannenstiel. “Often when a service member arrives they have many questions. Previously, to answer those questions a person would have to go on different websites for information about schools, community, or services offered on base. The Atlantic academy has built a directory and built a relationship with local communities to get information from their areas. They are trying to acquaint and integrate the service members and their families with the German and especially the Pfälzisch way of life.” This enterprise aspires to expand the initiative to include more opportunities. “We’re constantly trying to get the word out to the military community about this program and the helpful resources we offer,” Constance said. “Another intention is to incorporate more communities close to military installations into the program to expand

the spectrum of local opportunities displayed on the website for U.S. families living in Rheinland-Pfalz. A positive feedback by the military will support the adoption of the project resources in new communities leading to an all-encompassing representation of local offers.” Every month “Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz!” holds a GermanAmerican stammtisch. Stammtisch is a German word that means a regular get together. “In April, we hosted an art exhibit with the Overseas Art Education Association and displayed artwork of local [military] students at the town hall in Kaiserslautern,” Constance said. “We also held a luncheon on entrepreneurship in July, which provided information about starting and running a business for Americans to open their own business in Germany. In addition, we constantly support our project communities, enabling them to host events for Americans they otherwise would not have been able to.” “I want to thank the U.S. Armed Forces for the fruitful cooperation on all levels, which is a distinct sign for the very positive German-American relations we are experiencing here in Rheinland-Pfalz,” Constance said. For more information and resources visit www.welcome-to-rlp.org/ or www.facebook.com/WelcometoRLP.

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CYS Winter Sports Registration

Kaiserslautern American

Sign-up your young athletes for sports through Army Youth Sports and Fitness. Basketball & Cheerleading are each $45 and offered on Landstuhl & Sembach for children ages 5-15. Wrestling is available for ages 8-14 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, also for $45. Register through WebTrac, by phone in person at Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Bks., Bldg. 162, 541-9066; 0611-143-541-9066. Registration is open from Nov. 1 to 30 or until teams are full.

be in Reichswald school gym. The bambini run (born 2011 and up) is at 10 a.m., students’ run (born 2002 to 2010) is at 10:10 a.m., the main run of 10 kilometers is at 10:30 a.m., and everybody’s run/Nordic walking of ﬁve kilometers begins at 10:35 a.m. The main run and everybody’s run will lead to Seewoog pond in Miesenbach and back. The shorter runs will lead around the school. Awarding will be after the main run in the school’s gym. For details, visit www.lto-ramstein.de.

Start Smart Basketball

Soccer players needed

Start Smart is a “child/ parent interactive" program lead by a Youth Sports staff member for ages 3 to 4. Forty-ﬁve minute sessions are held weekly from 4 to 4:45 p.m. for 6 weeks. Sessions are offered on Landstuhl and Sembach. Cost is $25. Registration is open November 1-30 or until sessions are full. Register through WebTrac, by phone in person at Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Bks., Bldg. 162, 541-9066; 0611-143-541-9066.

Seewoog run

Olympia Ramstein running team will sponsor its annual Seewoog run starting 10 a.m. Sunday at the bus station of Realschule plus, below Reichswald Sporthalle (gym) on Schernauer Strasse. Registration will

The FV Olympia Ramstein Soccer Club is looking for male and female players born in 2003/2004. Practice takes place 5:30 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday on the artiﬁcial turf pitch at Am Hocht 1 in Ramstein village. For more information contact Stefan Denzer at 0157-56306179, Jaron Dengel at 0160-93530161, or Harry Kauf at 0152-25831196.

Soccer for girls

The Kottweiler-Schwanden Sports Club is looking for girls born in the years 2005 up to 2008 for its youngest girls’ soccer team. The sports club has three girls’ teams and two women’s teams. They are also looking for new players. This is the opportunity to get involved in a German soccer club playing with German and American

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girls. Coaches are all able to speak English. The practice is 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday. To sign up or for more information, email info@ sv-kottweiler-schwanden.de

Soccer Lessons

Soccer is offered year round (indoor soccer arena from November-May). The coaches training with the kids are professional soccer coaches who have trained and played for years. Their training will be packed with soccer drills, soccer skills, soccer conditioning and ﬁtness development. Youth will develop basic and fundamental soccer skills that all players need as well as tactic, formations and much more. The goal is to assist youth soccer players to achieve their playing potential through proper skills, ﬁtness and conditioning development. Focus is on having fun and learning about soccer. For more information or to register, please contact Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Bks., Bldg. 162, 541-9066; 0611-143-541-9066.

Zombie 5k Fun Run

Run for your lives! Zombies have infested Smith Barracks, and at 9 a.m. Oct. 27, they’re coming for you on the Baumholder Sports and Fitness 5k fun run course. Come in your Halloween costume or dress as a zombie. Registration opens at 8 a.m. the day of the race. Race begins and

ends at Hall of Champions Fitness Center. No cost to participate. To volunteer as a zombie, contact the Warrior Zone on Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8106 at 531-2914 or 0611-143531-2914.

Gymnastics Classes

SKIESUnlimited offers gymnastics classes for toddlers, children and youth. Open to all branches of service. For class offerings, times and prices contact Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Bks., Bldg. 162, 541-9066 or 0611-143-541-9066.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes

SKIESUnlimited offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in two different levels: Little Grapplers, ages 5 to 17; and Bully Busters, 8 to 13. Little Grapplers teaches basic self-defense techniques while instilling the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu foundational principles of leverage and control. Bully Busters focuses on a set curriculum of non-violent, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu based, selfdefense techniques that teach children to “neutralize and negotiate” with bullies. No experience required and you can count on seeing a visible increase in your child’s conﬁdence within a few short weeks. Open to all branches of service. For more information or to register, please contact Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Bks., Bldg. 162, 541-9066

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21st TSC Best Culinary Warrior named Story and photos by Brittany Jones 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs Soldiers from across the 21st Theater Sustainment Command Dining Facility footprint competed for the title of 21st TSC Culinary Warrior of the Year, Sept. 8, at the Clock Tower Cafe on Kleber Kaserne. The competition started at 5 a.m. with six culinary specialists ranging from junior non-commissioned officers to private first class competing in a series of events designed to test their physical fitness through a physical fitness test, Army knowledge through a military board, and their culinary expertise during a “mystery basket” cook-off. “There was a lot the Soldier had to do to get ready for today’s competition” sand Sgt. 1st Class David Burch, competition judge. “Not only did they have to study regular board questions that any other Soldier studies, but they had to study Military Operations Specialty specific questions for foodservice related items.” The highlight of the day for many Soldiers, was the “mystery basket” cook-off. Participants were given the opportunity to show off their creative side of culinary arts when they were presented a basket with surprise ingredients and asked to create a meal to feed three people. “This portion of the competition is really a challenge for the Soldiers because we’re used to working in the dining halls where we normally are preparing meals in large quantities,” said Staff Sgt. Shaniece Stokes, who helped sponsor the competition. Participants were judged on aroma, plate presentation, taste, texture, and uniqueness. “I’m looking forward to the cooking portion of the contest,” said Pfc. KarlJoseph Tuang, a first-year competitor. “I feel it will challenge my ability as a culinary specialist.” Sgt. Aaron Warren from the Baumholder dining facility and Pfc.

21st TSC Culinary Warrior participants line up to have their uniform inspected as part of the judging process for the competition Sept. 8 at Kleber Kaserne.

Pfc. Karl-Joseph Tuang, Culinary Warrior participant, measures out his spices during the mystery basket cook-out. Sept. 8 at Kleber Kaserne.

Chad Lewis from the Kleber Kaserne dining facility were announced as 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s Culinary Warriors of the Year for the competition’s two divisions of non-commissioned officer and junior enlisted.

“I’m truly proud of all the participants in today’s competition,” said Sgt. 1st Class Keshon Henry, Kleber Kaserne dining facility manager and competition judge. “For the junior Soldier, I was really interested in seeing how prepared and ready they

would be. Being able to catch these Soldiers early in their career and provide feedback and a growth opportunity is really what today was about.” For more information, contact Doug Magill, Public Affairs Office, at (0631) 413-7636, or (314) 484-7636

Sgt. 1st Class Tracey Carr judges participants during the mystery basket cook-off for the 21st TSC Culinary Warrior of the Year Sept. 8 at Kleber Kaserne.

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Education Notes Engineering Classes

Children will be introduced to the fundamentals of engineering. Students will have an opportunity to build electrical engines, working draw-bridges, fully functioning cranes and basic gear boxes. Students will also be introduced to engineering concepts using pneumatic principles and equipment. All of this is done using the registered brand of Fischertechnik materials. Worksheets will be handed out so that children can expand their understanding of learned concepts outside of the classroom. For more information or to register, please contact Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Bks., Bldg. 162, 541-9066; 0611-143-541-9066.

Driver’s Education for High School Students

IMCOM-Europe is proud to announce the availability of a comprehensive driver’s education program for high school students in Europe. It is made possible through a collaborative effort and contract with the German National Federation of Driving Instructors (Fahrlehrerverband). Do not miss out on this incredible opportunity for teens! For more information, and to register contact Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, 541-9066 or 0611-143541-9066.

KMC Teen Shuttle

Child and Youth Services offer a KMC Teen Shuttle service. Pick-up/ drop-off points are located throughout Vogelweh, Vogelweh Housing, Ramstein, and Landstuhl. ID card, shuttle card and permissions slips are required to ride the shuttle. Apply for your Shuttle Card at Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Bks., Bldg. 162, 541-9066 or 0611-143-541-9066.

Clubs Available at Landstuhl School Age Center

Did you know that Landstuhl School Age Center has several different clubs open to students, Grades 1-5? The different weekly clubs include theater, ﬁtness, art, Lego robotics and ﬁlm! Registration with CYSS is required. Enrollment fees are based on total family income. Contact the Landstuhl School Age Center for more information, 486-7281 or 06371-86-7281.

Homework Assistance for Teens

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Youth Programs provide a homework lab, tutoring and one-on-one homework assistance during Power Hour at the Youth Center, 3 to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Homework contracts

are available to clarify direction of help needed and to get the student, Academic Program Manager and parents on the same page for daily or weekly goals and expectations. This is a great resource for youth that need additional help or just a quiet place to focus on their academics. If you are interested, please contact Landstuhl Youth Center, 486-8658, 06371-868658 or Sembach Youth Center, 5451316 or 0611-143-545-1316.

Tots and Tales Storytime at Rheinland-Pfalz Library

Tots and Tales Storytime at Rheinland-Pfalz Library is an entertaining event with ﬂannel board fun, ﬁnger-plays, songs, activities and nursery rhymes! It promotes educational development and reading readiness in young children ages 12 to 24 months. Tots and Tales Storytime is held at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Tuesday from September through July. Sign up in advance. For more information, contact Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.

Preschool Storytime at Rheinland-Pfalz Library

Rheinland-Pfalz Library hosts a story time for preschool-aged children at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday from September through July. This entertaining event includes stories, music and crafts for young children ages 3 to 5 years old and their parents. No sign-up required. For more information, contact Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.

tive piano lesson at a workstation with a stand-alone computer. Students are asked to bring piano books and other teaching materials that they may have if they have had piano instructions before. This class is offered on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2901, and Landstuhl, Bldg. 3819. Open to ages 4 to 18. Open to all branches of service. To register, contact Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, at 541-9066 or 0611-143541-9066.

Job Openings at Child and Youth Services

Are you interested in working with children and youth? Apply online for Child and Youth Services positions online at www.usajobs.gov. Look for job title: Child and Youth Program Assistant (Entry, Skill & Target Level) CY-01/02. Positions are available at Kleber, Landstuhl, Sembach and Miesau locations. Child and Youth Program Assistants work directly with children and youth and must be trustworthy, able to maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times and have the desire to be a positive inﬂuence on children and youth.

Theater Classes

Did you know that children involved

with theatrical arts programs outscore their non-arts student peers by an average of 65 points on SAT/ACT tests? Theater provides a safe, secure environment where children learn skill sets including public speaking, coping mechanisms, reading comprehension, verbal/non-verbal communication and more. SKIESUnlimited offers “Intro to Theatre” for ages 5-12 and “Shakespeare Scenes” for ages 12 and older. For more information or to register, please contact Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Bks., Bldg. 162, 541-9066 or 0611-143-541-9066.

Kindermusik

Kindermusik is a musical program that nurtures young children’s development in the areas of language, social, emotional and physical skills. Come and ﬁnd out why over 2 million families in over 70 countries are using this program! SKIESUnlimited offers Kindermusik classes for youth in three age categories: Cuddle & Bounce, ages 0 to 18 months; Wiggle & Grow, ages 18 months to 3 years; and Laugh & Learn, ages 3 to 5 years. Open to all branches of service. For more information or to register, contact Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, at 5419066 or 0611-143-541-9066.

9th Annual Fall Volksmarch

Lapsit Storytime

Join the Rheinland-Pfalz Library for Lapsit Storytime! This infant story time is held at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Thursday from September through May. The event includes sensory crafts, songs, ﬁnger-plays and stories. Light refreshments are available for the parents. Because of limited space, sign-up is required. A waitlist is also available, in which parents are notiﬁed the Saturday prior if a space has become available. For more information or to register, contact Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 0637186-7322.

Computer Assisted Piano Class

SKIESUnlimited offers a computer assisted piano class to help students learn how to play piano. Students receive both a 30-minute individual lesson and a 30-minute interac-

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Landstuhl Elementary Middle School went on the 9th Annual Fall Volksmarch. Sandy Merchat organized the Volksmarch. There were two routes in the LRMC Community, one for 2 km and one for 5 km. There were many parent volunteers walking with individual classes. Staggered starts, as well as crossing guards ensured a safe and enjoyable Volksmarch for everyone.

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Airman & Family Readiness Center MONDAY » Want to Know About VA Benefits Briefing: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC TUESDAY » Sponsorship-Sponsoring in the KMC: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC » Sponsorship-Spouse Sponsorship: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., A&FRC » Key Spouse Initial Training, Day 1: 4 to 7 p.m., A&FRC WEDNESDAY » Newcomers Base INTRO: 7:30 a.m. to noon, Ramstein Enlisted Club » Career Technical Training Track: 8 to 10 a.m., A&FRC » Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 9:30 a.m., A&FRC » Pre-Deployment Briefing: 9:30 to 10 a.m., A&FRC » Key Spouse Initial Training, Day 2: 4 to 7 p.m., A&FRC THURSDAY » Career Technical Training Track: 8 to 10 a.m., A&FRC » Pre-Separation Counseling: 9 a.m. to noon, A&FRC » Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 9:30 a.m., A&FRC » Pre-Deployment Briefing: 9:30 to 10 a.m., A&FRC OCT. 6 » Key Leaders Immersion Briefing: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., A&FRC

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

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Health Promotion THURSDAY » BOD POD: 1 to 3 p.m. OCT. 6 » BOD POD: 8 to 10 a.m.

Family Advocacy To register for classes or for more information, call Family Advocacy at 479-2370 or 06371-46-2370 or register online at https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/9rm3mcns/ » DADS 101: 8 to 11 a.m. second Monday of each month, Bldg. 2123 (Family Advocacy). This class is a baby basics class, designed for new or soon to be new dads (newborn to age 1). Learn how to change a diaper, feed, swaddle and soothe a crying baby. Additionally, learn what your new role is as a father. This class is for dads, taught by a dad. » Anger Management: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 and 19, Bldg. 2123. This 3-series class discusses skills to help understand your anger, identify what triggers and fuels your anger, and ways to cope and relax, plus more. » Parenting with Love and Logic: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 1, 8, 15, Bldg. 2123. This is a 3-part parenting class. Tired of being the bad guy? Let natural consequences take your place. Learn new ways of disciplining your child while providing love and empathy, the Love and Logic way. » Couples Communication: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 27, Bldg. 2123. Do you miss the relationship you had with your significant other when you first started dating? Remind yourself how much fun you used to have and learn skills to help grow your relationship. This 4-part class offers skills for communica-

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tion, conflict resolution, forgiveness, and reconnecting. » Interpersonal Violence Awareness Candlelight Vigil: noon Oct. 20 at the Ramstein Northside Chapel Annex. Join us to honor and support those who have been affected by Interpersonal Violence; sponsored by Ramstein Family Advocacy and Ramstein SAPR office. The vigil is free and open to all ID card holders » Domestic Abuse Victim Advocacy Services: If you are 18 and over, and are in an abusive relationship, advocates are available to support you. Advocacy services are available 24/7. During duty hours an advocate can be reached at 06371-46-2370 and after hours at 0173-6284624. Advocates provide supportive services and can assist with safety planning, assessing for imminent harm, connecting with community resources and information on reporting options.

ASACS Contact your school ASACS Counselor for more information. Adolescent Support And Counseling Service is a comprehensive program providing prevention education, and counseling services to 11- to 19 year-old ID card holders in the military community. ASACS’s mission is to provide comprehensive counseling services to adolescents and military families stationed OCONUS while enhancing military readiness and quality of life. In addition, ASACS offers Life Skills classes that promote health and personal development in the Department of Defense schools. We participate in supportive activities related to military life transitions as well as providing individual, group and family counseling services. ASACS counselors’ offices are

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located in Department of Defense schools for the convenience of military families. ASACS counseling services are completely confidential. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday; however flexible appointment times are available to meet the needs of military families.

Military Family Life Consultants MFLCs are licensed clinical providers who assist service members and their families with issues they may face throughout the cycle of deployment to reintegrating with their family and community. The MFLC Program provides short-term, non-medical counseling support for a range of issues including: relationships, crisis intervention, stress management, grief, occupational and other individual and family issues. Psycho-educational presentations focused on issues common to the military family including: reunion/reintegration, stress/coping, grief/loss and deployment/reintegration. For more information, call 0152-24211233; 015202663352; 0176-69333243; or 0151-5674 8179.

Medical Group Attention: TRICARE online is available for your convenience. Schedule your own appointments, view the home care website, check lab results, contact the nurse advice line, get medication refills and more. To register or for more information, visit www.tricareonline.com.

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

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NOW SHOWING Editor’s Note: Army and Air Force Exchange Service is not liable for any change in movie schedules. Due to movie release changes, times and dates are subject to change. You are strongly encouraged to check the Real Time Theatre website at www.aafes.com/exchange-stores/ Movie-Guide/showtimes-Ramstein-AB.htm. Changes occur often. Photo courtesy of Shopmyexchange.com

REEL TIME THEATER RAMSTEIN SCHEDULE: FRIDAY

American Made (R) 1130, 1430, 1730, 2030 Flatliners (R) 1100, 1700, 2000 The Lego Ninja Movie in 3D (PG) 1430, 1730 The Lego Ninja Movie (PG) 1130, 1815 Kingsman: The Golden Circle (R) 1115, 1445, 2030 Stronger (R) 1400 American Assassin (R) 2100

SATURDAY

American Made (R) 1130, 1430, 1730, 2030 Flatliners (R) 1100, 2045 The Lego Ninja Movie in 3D (PG) 1430, 1730 The Lego Ninja Movie (PG) 1130, 1815 Kingsman: The Golden Circle (R) 1115, 1445, 2030 Stronger (R) 1745 American Assassin (R) 2100

SUNDAY

American Made (R) 1115, 1415, 1800 Flatliners (R) 1100, 1730 The Lego Ninja Movie in 3D (PG) 1430 The Lego Ninja Movie (PG) 1130, 1730 Kingsman: The Golden Circle (R) 1430, 1800 Stronger (R) 1115

MONDAY

American Made (R) 1100, 1400, 1700, 2000 Flatliners (R) 1100, 1400, 1700, 2000 The Lego Ninja Movie in 3D (PG) 1130, 1700 The Lego Ninja Movie (PG) 1415 Kingsman: The Golden Circle (R) 1115, 1730 Unlocked (R) 1445, 1945

TUESDAY

American Made (R) 1100, 1400, 1700, 2000 Flatliners (R) 1400, 1700 The Lego Ninja Movie (PG) 1130, 1415, 1700 Kingsman: The Golden Circle (R) 1115, 1730, 1945 Stronger (R) 2000 Unlocked (R) 1445

WEDNESDAY American Made (R) 1100, 1400, 1700, 2000 Flatliners (R) 1100, 1400, 1700, 2000 The Lego Ninja Movie in 3D (PG) 1130, 1700 The Lego Ninja Movie (PG) 1415 Kingsman: The Golden Circle (R) 1115, 1730 Unlocked (R) 1445, 1945 THURSDAY

American Made (R) 1100, 1400, 1700, 2000 Flatliners (R) 1400, 1700 The Lego Ninja Movie (PG) 1130, 1415, 1700 Kingsman: The Golden Circle (R) 1115, 1730, 1945 Stronger (R) 2000 Unlocked (R) 1445