Small boots, big impact: Saluting military kids
Sunset view of the city skyline from Alster Lake, Hamburg.
photos by Staff
Alexandra Longfellow
Public Affairs
Kelly the Koala, Ramstein Elementary School’s mascot, poses for a photo with a Kaiserslautern Military Community student during the Purple Up! Day event at Ramstein Air Base, April 9. Month of the Military Child was established in 1986 by then-Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger to recognize and honor the unique contributions and sacrifices made by children in military families.
76 years with NATO
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April 4 marked 76 years of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
The United States became pointedly vested in the security and future of Europe after the Berlin Blockade and the communist coup in Czechoslovakia in 1948. The actions of communist aggression prompted the U.S. to look at Europe differently. Talks between the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and others began for a potential larger diplomatic and military alliance. Secretary of State Dean Acheson signed the treaty on April 4, 1949 on behalf of the U.S., and the U.S. Senate ratified the treaty on July 21, 1949, (with a vote of 83-13). Finally, President Truman and Secretary Acheson signed the Instrument of Accession, making the United States a founding member of NATO.
In addition to the states mentioned above, the original NATO treaty was also signed by Canada, Portugal, Italy, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland. U.S. President Harry
S. Truman stated on Aug. 24, 1949: “By this treaty we are not only seeking to establish freedom from aggression and from the use of force in the North Atlantic community, but we are also actively striving to promote and preserve peace throughout the world.”
Since NATO’s inception, the 86th, in all its designations, has continuously worked alongside its Allies for over 76 years. Even before NATO, the U.S. Air Force and the 86th Fighter Wing collaborated and partnered with the United Kingdom, France, and Canada for the Berlin Airlift and Operation VITTLES. Just months after the establishment of NATO, the 86th Fighter Wing at Neubiberg Air Base, hosted members from the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Royal Air Force to be official observers of “Exercise Harvest,” a U.S. European Command Joint Maneuver, in September 1949. When the 86th received the theater’s first F-86 Sabres in the early 1950s, the wing’s pilots and maintenance personnel trained Allies and partners on the new jet fighters.
Throughout the twentieth cen-
tury and well into the twentyfirst century, the United States’ relationship with NATO, and the close ties the 86th started and maintained with its Allies and partners, remain the foundation of peace, deterrence, and kinship. The 86th Airlift Wing and Ramstein Air Base, cannot fulfill its mission to “Project Power and Create Communities” without our NATO Allies and partners. Present on Ramstein Air Base since 1974, NATO’s Allied Air Command enriches our operations and communities, openly shares their cultures (and goods), and provides unique opportunities for the wing unlike anywhere else in the world.
NATO continues to grow, its most recent addition in 2024 with Sweden. The Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom) released a video reel to commemorate the anniversary, and their text reads: “One mission: Working together to keep people safe — in the air, on land, at sea, and in cyberspace. NATO Allies work side by side for security, peace, and freedom. 76 years of collective defense via 1000+ exercises and have protected over one billion people.”
Stronger Together.
Shannon Murphy 86th Airlift Wing Historian Office
The Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) joins NATO during a meeting at the Paris Headquarters in 1954.
Photos courtesy of National Archives and Records Administration
NATO Allied Air Command has been located at Ramstein Air Base since 1974.
Graphic by Regina Burbidge
Month of the Military Child was established in 1986 by then-Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger to recognize and honor the unique contributions and sacrifices made by children in military families. Observed each April, this month serves as a reminder of the strength, resilience and adaptability displayed by military-connected youth as they navigate the challenges of frequent relocations, parental deployments, and the demands of military life.
One way we show our appreciation is by participating in Purple Up! Day, where individuals across the Department of Defense and the nation wear purple as a visible sign of support for military children. The color purple symbolizes the combined colors of all military branches, reflecting the joint nature of our Armed Forces and the unity of our military families.
The Month of the Military Child recognizes the vital role these young individuals play in the readiness and well-being of service members, showing their support and sacrifices and emphasizing the importance of providing them with gratitude and ongoing support.
U.S. Air Force Col. James Cunningham, 86th Mission Support Group commander, his wife, Kim, and Kelly the Koala, Ramstein Elementary School’s mascot, wave to buses filled with children as they arrive at school on Ramstein Air Base, April 9. Month of the Military Child was established in 1986 by then-Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger to recognize and honor the unique contributions and sacrifices made by children in military families.
U.S. military members cheer on students arriving at Ramstein Elementary School during a Purple Up! Day event at Ramstein Air Base, April 9. The color purple symbolizes the combined colors of all military branches, reflecting the joint nature of our Armed Forces and the unity of our military families.
Members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community cheer on students from Ramstein Elementary School during a Purple Up! Day event at Ramstein Air Base, April 9. Observed each April, this month serves as a reminder of the strength, resilience and adaptability displayed by military-connected youth as they navigate the challenges of frequent relocations, parental deployments, and the demands of military life.
A member of the 86th Security Forces Squadron takes a photo of a mother and child holding their Purple Up! Day signs before students arrive at the Ramstein Elementary School to begin their day at Ramstein Air Base, April 9.
TAKE NOTE
ATTN: Those packing up, leaving the KMC
Many members wait too long to begin the household goods moving process, thereby causing additional stress and delays. The 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron Personal Property Office advises movers to call them at +49-631-536-7727 three weeks before moving to begin the booking process.
Finance Customer Service
Official Photo Studio has moved The 86th AW/PA Official Photo Studio has moved to our new permanent location. The new location is in the second-floor offices located in the back portion of the Hercules Theatre, Bldg 2101. To schedule an appointment, go to www.ramstein.af.mil. If you have any questions call DSN: 480-9199.
Finance customer service walk-ins are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. MondayFriday, in building 2108.
Appointments can be booked through the QR code. For all other matters, please submit a ticket through the Comptroller Services Portal at https://csp.cce.af.mil/
THE HOUSING HYPE
Department of The Air Force’s
ANNUAL TENANT SATISFACTION SURVEY
Retiree Activities Office
Attention all retirees, veterans, spouses and surviving spouses. If you would like to receive emails regarding upcoming events, veterans’ affairs, entitlements, pay and benefits that are sent out by the Retiree Affairs Office, please email your contact information to 86aw.rao@us.af.mil so that we can update our contact list. Thank you!
Your Retiree Affairs Office wants you! It is our mission to serve our retiree community. We rely completely on volunteers to accomplish this mission. Volunteering can mean as little as one day a week for a four-hour block. The RAO is open Mon 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tue/
Wed/Thu from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. We are located in Building 2118, Room 138.
Please visit our website at https://www. ramstein.af.mil/Resources/Retiree-ActivitiesProgram/ for factsheets and recent RAO Newsletters on navigating being a retiree in Germany. Routine questions can be sent via email, but we ask that you make an appointment for specific subjects such as pre-death planning/ surviving spouse issues and/or retiring in Germany. For appointments either call during office hours at 06371-47-5486, and/or send us an email to: 86aw.rao@us.af.mil.
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Photo courtesy of Housing Office
INTRODUCING: TLA APARTMENTS ROSENHOF
Far away and yet at home: Welcome to the brand-new TLA Apartments at Hotel Rosenhof, located just on the outskirts of Landstuhl/Ramstein.
If you are looking for temporary lodging, the Hotel Rosenhof has just built 12 brand-new units that are celebrating their grand opening in April 2025. Be one of the first guests to enjoy top-notch quality in an eco-friendly and energy efficient construction, fully furnished and equipped with everything you need.
Hotel-Restaurant Rosenhof is located right off of the A6, exit Landstuhl. You can already see if from the Autobahn. Did you know this place has been here since 1981?! You rarely find that nowadays. Taking over her father’s business in 1991, Susanne Geib still manages the operations today. She takes pride in being involved in the daily business, making sure everything is running smoothly, but most of all she enjoys being the heartfelt host who takes the time to talk to her guests.
To add extra comfort for long-stay guests, she had the idea to create a home away from home. These 12 new-build, private units are spacious, modern, welcoming and full of daylight. They come fully furnished and equipped, each have A/C (rare in Germany), fiber optics internet, smart TVs, a full kitchen, separate laundry room, and a private parking spot at your doorstep, as well as regular cleaning service — all included at no extra charge.
For an additional fee you can wake up to a wholesome and fresh breakfast buffet that has everything your heart desires. Whether you have a sweet tooth or prefer savory dishes — what better way to start your day. You can also have dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, it offers upscale German cuisine, to include an array of
salads and pasta as well as traditional meat dishes like Schnitzel and burgers. They also display a menu with seasonal specials that change monthly.
With paths and trails right outside, you can go for a walk or jog during your stay.
The TLA Apartments are available for a minimum stay of three nights. To accommodate your travel schedule and give you quick and easy access you will receive a code for keyless entry. If you prefer a personal check-in, the hotel staff is always ready to greet you with a smile at the reception.
The apartments come in different categories: Standard with one bedroom, for one to two persons or Comfort and Superior, both with two bedrooms, for one to three people. Each unit has an open-concept living, dining and kitchen area, an office nook, a large walk-in closet space and a spacious rainfall shower.
Everything is high-tech and modern. At the flip of the switch you can easily turn everything off when you leave the apartment or back on when you return.
A shared yard space will give you the opportunity to bask in the sun while enjoying your drink of choice during the summer months or you can pop on over to the hotel/restaurant’s outdoor seating area surrounded by beautiful rose bushes.
VAT forms and credit card payments are accepted. The price varies depending on your length of stay. If you are traveling with a pet, please inquire in advance.
Whether you have family members visiting you, or if you’re planning your PCS or TDY to the KMC, any type of long-term stay will be one to enjoy at the TLA Apartments Rosenhof. All that’s missing is you and your suitcase!
Address:
Hotel-Restaurant Rosenhof
Am Koehlwäldchen 16 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
Phone: 06371 80010
Email: info@hotel-rosenhof.de
Web: www.hotel-rosenhof.de
Free on-site parking!
Hotel hours:
The reception team is available every day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Restaurant hours:
Monday to Saturday: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sundays: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lighting the way: Ramstein upgrades to LED lighting
Story and photos by Senior Airman Jared Lovett 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Lights are starting to change across the streets, flightline and facilities at Ramstein Air Base, and it’s not for appearances.
The 786th Civil Engineer Squadron is replacing all fluorescent lighting with more energyefficient LED lights in response to a German regulation released in 2023 that no longer allows the purchase of fluorescent bulbs due to their high-energy use.
“This is a massive task for our Airmen,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Levi Owen, 786th CES facility superintendent. “With only 115 electricians, we have approximately 350,000 interior and a little more than 8,000 exterior lights that need to be replaced.”
The change in lights is expected to have significant cost savings, making the cost only a third of what it used to be but the initial cost to replace all of the lights on base is above what can be afforded in the annual budget.
Currently, fluorescent lights are allowed to be used still until they burn out. In the meantime, 786th CES found a solution to keep light shining in critical areas like the flightline.
“The reason we still have parking apron lights is because Spangdahlem AB gave Ramstein their used bulbs when they replaced their lights,” Owen said.
786th CES Airmen even volunteered to work long hours through the night in January this year to not interfere with heavy traffic times on base during the day.
The Airmen successfully
replaced 500 lights in just 21 days.
“It was tedious,” said Senior Airman Matthew Altenbernd, 786th CES electrical systems journeyman. “The cold was relentless and sometimes it would rain but that’s the mission.”
Seeing the motivation and commitment from his team to accomplish the mission caught the attention of Owen, who holds a deep respect for his team.
“I love them to death,” Owen said. “It doesn’t matter what is asked of them, they never complain, they just go out and get it done.”
Light is essential for mission success. Despite challenges with limited personnel, equipment, and funding, the 786th CES continues to maintain and manage base-wide lighting to keep operations running.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ignacio Herrara and Senior Airman Matthew Altenbernd, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems journeymen, swap incandescent light fixtures to LED light fixtures at Ramstein Air Base, April 2. Replacing the highenergy fluorescent lights with LED lights is projected to cut the cost of lighting to a third of what it was previously.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brenden Kerwin, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems supervisor, de-energizes a light pole at Ramstein Air Base, April 2. Due to restrictions and directives from the European Union and Germany, the fluorescent bulbs on base are being replaced with LED lights.
Ramstein taps DLA property reuse stream for WMD threat response system
by Jake Joy Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Public Affairs
BATTLE CREEK, MI — The U.S. Army Reserve’s 773rd Weapons of Mass Destruction – Civil Support Team, based out of Kaiserslautern, is unique among its peers. Of 57 federally-funded WMD-CSTs, it’s the only non-National Guard unit of its kind and the only one operating in a foreign country.
In early 2024, an Army Structure Memorandum directed the unit’s inactivation no later than September 2025. Once disestablishment efforts got underway, unit leadership reached out to Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services for help with turning over excess property and finding new homes for still-usable material.
“DLA was instrumental in supporting the unit’s inactivation efforts,” said Army Maj. Anthony Gonzalez, 773rd WMD-CST commander. “As good stewards of Army funding and equipment, it is always beneficial to find another DOD unit that can utilize the equipment.”
DLA Disposition Services’ Nicholas Lulay supported the unit’s excess property turnover effort. The former Navy petty officer deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan for DLA while still in uniform, has served in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Washington state since taking a federal civilian position with DLA in 2013, and began his new role in as a disposal services representative in Kaiserslautern about five months ago.
“I enjoy that every day is different, and I get to provide frontline assistance to the warfighter,” Lulay said. “Anything that we can do to make their mission easier is a win for me.”
Lulay said he familiarized himself with the 773rd while conducting a customer visit alongside Air Force Maj. Nathan Kaiser, the DLA Disposition Services Europe and Africa deputy director of military operations. They were especially impressed with the good condition of the unit’s Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits, and Outfits, or “DRSKO” system and decided to market it to regional units for reuse, rather than consider the estimated $14,000 it would cost to ship it back stateside.
The DRSKO is originally designed to support mobile dismounted reconnaissance and
hazardous material technicians.
Gonzales said it proved essential for the 773rd during combatant command exercises like Slovakiahosted Toxic Valley and African Lion, hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal, and Tunisia.
“We figured we would actively advertise and see if anyone in country could utilize it,” Lulay said. “We did not want to see it go to waste.”
Servicemembers constantly change billets, transfer to new installations, and are thrust into new roles. Promoting excess property as a potential supply source requires constant outreach, and DLA personnel regularly visit units to provide basic education on agency reverse logistics services like property turn-in, hazardous waste disposal, demilitarization, and property reuse.
In November, the Air Force 435th Air Ground Operations Wing at nearby Ramstein Air Base received a reintroduction to DLA property reuse potential and, soon after, began compiling a want list and actively screening for property online and in person locally.
“Through the growing partnership between the 435 AGOW and DLA Disposition Services personnel at Kaiserslautern, a communication of ‘wish list’ items benefitting or enhancing our organization led to the identification of the DRSKO kit and the impact it would have on our ability to meet the mission,” said Capt. Astin Moore, the director of logistics, engineering, and force protection for 435th.
Moore said acquisition of the DRSKO system allowed several Air Force organizations to directly fill required unit type code items that had gone vacant, while also fulfilling items currently listed on their Unfunded Requirements List at no cost.
“The ability of the Kaiserslautern disposition facility personnel to listen to and understand our needs 100 percent contributed to the acquisition of the DRSKO kit,” Moore said. “They have directly contributed to the acquisition of over $2.6 million worth of mission generating assets, greatly enhancing the Wing’s ability to meet requirements in a timely manner and significantly increase our commander’s consideration of used/excess property. Their customer
service, professionalism, and willingness to support has been nothing short of amazing.”
In fiscal 2024, military units reutilized more than 61,000 line items originally valued at $1.4 billion from DLA’s used and excess property stocks. Of the excess property that military units declined to reutilize, equipment originally valued at $90 million was subse-
quently transferred to other federal departments, 15,000 items originally worth $182 million were donated to State Agencies for Surplus Property and their qualified recipients, and commercial sales of scrap and usable property auctioned to the public returned $83 million to DOD and reducing the service-level cost of the department’s property disposition mission.
The U.S. Air Force 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron’s Capt. Corey Mcglynn, Master Sgt. Richard Boutwell, and Staff Sgt. Riley Solomon pose at Ramstein Air Base with a recently acquired Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits, and Outfits, or “DRSKO” system received as free excess property from the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services. The mobile unit, originally conceived for use by the U.S. Army’s dismounted reconnaissance and hazardous material technicians tasked with responding to weapons of mass destruction threats, was originally valued at over $1 million and recently became available for reutilization when a Kaiserslautern-based Army Reserve unit was ordered to deactivate.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Martin Githui
USAG RP enables Soldier readiness for DEFENDER-Europe 25
Story and
by Linda Lambiotte U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
Soldiers from 30th Medical Brigade’s 519th Hospital Center completed an essential Soldier Readiness Program from March 24-26 at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, in preparation for a three-week operation in the Baltics supporting Defender-Europe 2025.
The Soldier Readiness Program is a comprehensive process and is how the Army ensures Soldiers are medically, administratively and logistically prepared for deployment, training and other military duties.
The majority of participating Soldiers at the SRP came from 519th Hospital Center commanded by Col. Avery Carney.
Carney oversees the planning, deployment, and command and control of the hospital center as part of U.S. Army Europe and Africa's Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO deterrence and enhanced readiness exercises, aka, DEFENDER.
“Personnel from the 519th's S1 (personnel administration), S2 (intelligence), chaplain, and clinical operations sections spearheaded the SRP,” said Col. Paula Young, deputy commander of clinical services, 519th Hospital Center. “They were augmented by specialists from 30th Medical Brigade, including S1, S2, behavioral health, legal, and
additional clinical operations personnel, ensuring all aspects of Soldier readiness were addressed.”
Young said that the SRP includes medical screenings, legal briefings, and equipment checks, among other stations, all aimed to ensure deploying Soldiers are fully prepared for the mission ahead.
Assigned to 30th Medical Brigade and in support of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command and U.S. Army Europe and Africa, the 519th Hospital
Center is a mission command headquarters that provides tailored forces to deliver U.S. Role 2/3 Combat Health Support for Unified Land Operations for U.S. European Command, and U.S. Africa Command areas of operation. The 519th Hospital Center commands the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 519th Hospital Center, the 512th Field Hospital, the 160th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment and the 67th
Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment.
The 519th Hospital Center is responsible for providing expeditionary hospitalization with resuscitative and surgical capabilities, while meeting increased health readiness requirements in a dynamic and complex operational landscape.
The 519th Hospital Center is a U.S. Army military field hospital. A hospital center is transportable by aircraft and truck and is normally
delivered to the operational environment in cargo containers. Once transported, the hospital center is assembled by the staff into a “tent” hospital to treat patients. Depending upon the operational environment (e.g., battlefield), a hospital center might also treat civilians and wounded enemy Soldiers.
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz’s support, providing facilities and space for warfighters to train and prepare, is a critical component in enabling readiness processing and facilitating power projection throughout the European and African theaters.
“The Rheinland-Pfalz garrison team is razor-focused on providing world-class services in support of our tenant units, the warfighters and their families, ensuring our nation’s and our Allies’ security,” said Col. Jeffery Higgins, garrison commander.
DEFENDER is the Army’s largest annual opportunity to exercise moving personnel and equipment into theater across modes for initial and follow-on operations critical to Large Scale Combat Operations. Led by U.S. Army Europe and Africa, the exercise focuses on the strategic deployment of CONUS-based forces, employment of Army Prepositioned Stock and follow-on exercises demonstrating lethality and interoperability with Allies and partners.
For more information about DEFENDER-Europe 25, go to: https://www.europeafrica.army. mil/Defender/
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Soldiers from the 30th Medical Brigade completed an essential Soldier Readiness Program, to prepare for a three-week operation in the Baltics supporting the Defender-Europe 2025 exercise, Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Kaiserslautern, March 24-26.
Col. Paula Young, deputy commander of clinical services, 519th HC, said that the SRP includes medical screenings, legal briefings, and equipment checks to ensure the deploying Soldiers are fully ready.
Boosting readiness: USAG RP engages community at Baumholder town hall
Story and
photo
by Linda Lambiotte
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
U.S. Army Garrison RheinlandPfalz held a town hall and information forum at the Rheinlander Community Club on Smith Barracks, Baumholder, March 20. The quarterly event provides a platform for residents to engage directly with garrison leadership.
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Deputy Garison Manager Mark Colbrook, who manages daily operations in Baumholder on behalf of the garrison commander, emphasized the importance of community feedback and engagement.
“We want to hear from you,” Colbrook said. “Tell us what’s working, what’s not. By working together and listening to your feedback, we can identify challenges and find effective solutions.”
Attendees in-person and those who watched via Facebook livestream received updates on current projects and initiatives shaping the future of Baumholder, as well as information about upcoming programs and services designed to enhance quality of life.
“Don’t hesitate to ask the garrison command team anything that’s on your mind,” Colbrook said. “We’re dedicated to supporting you and, while we can’t promise instant fixes to every problem, we can promise to work hard to find solutions for you.”
Col. Jeffery Higgins, USAG Rheinland-Pfalz commander, stressed the importance of open communication with the Baumholder military community.
“Our focus is ensuring access to essential services that keep you mission-ready and provides support for your families,” said Higgins. “We are committed to transparency and prioritizing open communication with community members as we work together to adapt and thrive.”
Of U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz’s 28 geographically separated sites throughout Germany, Baumholder is the only
location that offers the entire package of garrison services, including an Army Air Force Exchange Service store, a commissary, an indoor swimming pool, a United Services Organization center, two dining facilities, on-post housing and barracks, medical and dental facilities, a gas station, a thrift store, child care facilities and Department of Defense Education Activity schools. The U.S. Army has made a $1 Billion investment in construction projects and quality of life improvements in Baumholder, including upgraded and new family housing, schools and a visitors’ lodge.
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Deputy Garrison Manager Mark Colbrook, who manages daily operations in Baumholder on behalf of the garrison commander, emphasized the importance of community feedback and engagement during a town hall and information forum held at the Rheinlander Community Club on Smith Barracks in Baumholder, March 20.
Col. Jeffery Higgins, USAG Rheinland-Pfalz commander, stressed the importance of open communication with the Baumholder military community during a town hall and information forum held at the Rheinlander Community Club on Smith Barracks in Baumholder, March 20.
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Deputy Garison Manager Mark Colbrook (right), addresses community questions during the town hall and information forum held at the Rheinlander Community Club on Smith Barracks in Baumholder, March 20.
USAG RP chaplain team recognized for support after loss of teammate
The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Religious Support Office team was recognized on Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, March 26, for support they provided following the unexpected passing of a host nation teammate and long-standing employee of the garrison.
Three Soldiers from the USAG Rheinland-Pfalz RSO team — Maj. Craig Poole, community chaplain, Staff Sgt. Samcess Fofanah, RSO noncommissioned officer in charge, and Specialist Yuri Li, RSO funds technician — offered spiritual and emotional support to Logistics Readiness Center Rheinland-Pfalz employees and family members of Michael Weis, who passed away Feb. 19. They provided grief support and counseling and opened the chapel for a remembrance ceremony providing a forum for LRC RP leaders to present a posthumous award to the family.
Col. Ernest Lane, commander of the 405th Army Field Support Brigade, presented the RSO team with coins in recognition and appreciation for their demonstration of strength, resilience and compassion during a difficult time.
“On behalf of the 405th Army Field Support Brigade, I extend my heartfelt thanks to the RSO team,” Lane said. “Your efforts provided much-needed comfort and support to the LRC team and the Weis family. Your actions truly made a difference.”
James Charette, LRC RP director, said the loss of their colleague is deeply felt.
“Today’s coin presentation ceremony is about the power of community,” Charette said. “We all came together to provide vital support during a difficult time, and that's what truly matters.”
Story and photos by Linda Lambiotte U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Religious Services Office team is recognized for providing critical support to the Logistics Readiness Center Rheinland-Pfalz and the family of a deceased employee, Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, March 26. From left: James Charette, Logistics Readiness Center Rheinland-Pfalz director; Maj. Craig Poole, community chaplain, Staff Sgt. Samcess Fofanah, RSO noncommissioned officer in charge, Specialist Yuri Li, RSO funds technician; and Col. Ernest Lane, commander of the 405th Army Field Support Brigade, who presented the coins.
Col. Ernest Lane, commander of the 405th Army Field Support Brigade, presents coins to three Soldiers from the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Religious Services Office who provided critical support to the Logistics Readiness Center Rheinland-Pfalz and the family of a deceased employee on Kleber Kaserne in Kaiserslautern, March 26.
Immigrant to US from Jamaica to pin on highest warrant officer rank
by Cameron Porter 405th Army Field Support BrigadeEurope & Africa
Three months after immigrating to Brooklyn, N.Y., from his native Caribbean country of Jamaica in 1999, Teflon Wint signed his name on the dotted line and enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve the United States of America. On April 4, the 405th Army Field Support Brigade senior supply system technician and installation supply representative will be promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 5, the highest rank in the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Corps.
“It means a lot to me. It’s my way of representing all immigrants, showing that we do contribute, and we do sacrifice a lot for our country, the United States of America,” said the 46-year-old Army supply and logistics expert who served four tours in Iraq following 9/11. “For me, this promotion to CW5 is humbling. I’m helping to carry the legacy and break stereotypes.”
Wint will be promoted to CW5 during a special ceremony at the Daenner Kaserne Chapel in Kaiserslautern, starting at 4 p.m. April 4. His youngest son, Teflon Wint II, will graduate from U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps almost exactly a month later and commission as an Army cyber officer. Wint said he couldn’t be prouder.
“He’s the youngest of my four children,” said Wint, who has been married for almost 26 years and also has a 27-, 28- and 31-year-old. “Family is everything. Five combat deployments, three operational tours to Africa within 28-months and numerous other times away from them took a toll on my family. They sacrificed so much. They sacrificed just as much as I did, and I love them very much.”
Wint said this year is special for so many reasons. Of course, he’s being promoted to CW5, but also the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Corps celebrates its 107th birthday, and even more significant the Army celebrates its 250th.
“I couldn’t think of a better time to get promoted. I get to do it on the same year as the Army’s 250th birthday, and I get to enjoy all this with family and friends so it’s really special for me. Happy 250th birthday, U.S. Army!” said Wint.
Wint, who enlisted in the Army as an automated logistical specialist, went to the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Candidate School in 2008 in Alabama as a staff sergeant. Seventeen years later the senior warrant officer in the 405th AFSB is responsible for advising the brigade commander on all things supply and logistics but specifically warehouse management optimization and supply from a maintenance perspective.
As the brigade’s senior supply system technician, Wint overseas the supply support for the Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 program, but he is also the U.S. Army Europe and Africa installation supply representative in support of the entire theater. This includes over 40 supply support activity locations, several of which are at APS-2 worksites and a few more that standup to specifically support rotational forces when they deploy to eastern Europe.
“We’re moving parts from one location to the next to fill customer requirements to improve equipment downtime. We’re looking at long lead time parts that are affecting equipment downtime, and we are looking at existing Army stocks, meaning stocks owned by U.S. Army Materiel Command and stored at the supply support activity locations, to do what we call lateral support,” Wint said.
The U.S. Army Warrant Officer Corps is comprised of over 25,000 men and women of the active Army and Reserve components. Warrant officers are technical experts who manage and maintain increasingly complex battlefield systems. Warrant officers serve at all levels of the Army. Typically,
junior warrant officers are assigned at the tactical level, whereas senior warrant officers are assigned at higher levels such as brigade and above, and also to positions on the Army staff at the Pentagon. In addition, warrant officers serve with the Department of Defense, joint organizations and other military services.
The 405th AFSB is assigned to U.S. Army Sustainment Command and headquartered in Kaiserslautern. The brigade provides materiel enterprise support to U.S. forces throughout Europe and Africa — providing theater sustainment logistics; synchronizing acquisition, logistics and technology; and leveraging AMC’s materiel enterprise to support joint
forces. For more information on the 405th AFSB, visit the official website at www.afsbeurope.army.mil and the official Facebook site at www.facebook.com/405thAFSB.
The Army will celebrate its 250th birthday on June 14. For 250 years, the Army has offered endless possibilities and opportunities for service to our nation with over 200 career choices for Soldiers and more than 500 career paths for civilians. To learn more about the Army’s 250th birthday, visit www.army.mil/1775 and check out the DVIDS’s special Army birthday feature portal at www.dvidshub.net/ feature/ARMY250.
Teflon Wint will be promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 5 at the Daenner Kaserne Chapel in Kaiserslautern, April 4 at 4 p.m. The 405th Army Field Support Brigade senior supply system technician and installation supply representative said, “I couldn’t think of a better time to get promoted. I get to do it on the same year as the Army’s 250th birthday.” Courtesy photo
Skillbridge benefits transitioning Soldiers, helps groom qualified LOGCAP professionals
Story and photos by Cameron Porter 405th Army Field Support BrigadeEurope
& Africa
The 405th Army Field Support Brigade is spearheading the Department of Defense Skillbridge program in Europe, and thus far the program is proving its worth, both for transitioning Soldiers and for the brigade’s Logistics Civil Augmentation Program.
According to the DOD Skillbridge official website, Skillbridge is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable real-world civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships or internships during the last 180 days of their service. At the 405th AFSB, Master Sgt. Karina Rodriguez is currently enrolled in the program with LOGCAP.
“I learned about Skillbridge during the Transition Assistance Program course I was taking at Kleber Kaserne,” said the 23-year career Soldier and transportation senior sergeant at the 39th Transportation Movement Control Battalion who retires from activeduty service at the end of July.
“Like any other job, you go through an interview process to see if you’re the right fit. The process from the time of the interview to getting my packet supported by my battalion and brigade commanders took about 60 days,” Rodriguez said.
“To become a LOGCAP professional, there is a lot of training,” said Rodriguez. “Right now, I’m currently taking numerous acquisition certification classes, performing LOGCAP duties and participating in LOGCAP training within U.S. Army Sustainment Command, ASC’s Acquisition Integration and Management Center and Policy, Programs and Training Directorate.”
Rodriquez is only the second transitioning Soldier to go through the 405th AFSB’s LOGCAP Skillbridge program. The first, Kenneth Trejosamador, was hired by the brigade after completing the program and currently works for LOGCAP Africa in Stuttgart.
“Skillbridge is great for the 405th AFSB LOGCAP program because experienced Soldiers transitioning from active duty can provide supporting resources and skills, helping LOGCAP with external contract service support for U.S. European Command,” said Chris Norris, the deputy director of LOGCAP Europe.
“It’s all about talent management, building the bench and augmenting the LOGCAP staff,” said Norris, who currently manages base life service and support at about 40 sites across Europe. “Skillbridge allows Soldiers to learn additional skills they might not get as green suiters, helps build their resumes, and helps set them up for the next chapter of their careers.”
According to the DOD Skillbridge website, the program is normally six months in length and an invaluable chance to work and learn in civilian career fields.
For industry partners and organizations like LOGCAP, SkillBridge is an opportunity to access and leverage the world’s most highly trained and motivated workforce at no cost. Soldiers participating in SkillBridge continue receiving their military compensation and benefits while organizations like LOGCAP provide civilian training and work experience.
To learn more about the DOD Skillbridge program, visit https://skillbridge.osd.mil, and to download the official DOD Skillbridge brochure, go to https://skillbridge.osd.mil/docs/ SkillBridge-Program-Brochure. pdf. For more information on the Army’s Transition Assistance Program, or TAP, go to https:// www.armytap.army.mil.
LOGCAP is an Army strategic sourcing preferred source for base operations support and sustainment services. LOGCAP remains the contracted capability of choice for the Army and multiple joint partners for emergent and contingency operations. Currently, the 405th AFSB’s LOGCAP program supports thousands of deployed U.S. forces in Europe and Africa with base life support and more.
The 405th AFSB is assigned to ASC and headquartered in Kaiserslautern. The brigade provides materiel enterprise support to U.S. forces throughout Europe and Africa – providing theater sustainment logistics; synchronizing acquisition, logistics and technology; and leveraging the U.S. Army Materiel Command materiel enterprise to support joint forces. For more information on the 405th AFSB, visit the official website at www.afsbeurope.army.mil and the official Facebook site at www.facebook.com/405thAFSB.
(Right) Master Sgt. Karina Rodriguez is a Department of Defense Skillbridge program intern at Logistics Civil Augmentation Program Europe, 405th Army Field Support Brigade. She’s enrolled in the 6-month Skillbridge program right up until her retirement date from active-duty service at the end of July.
Pictured here is one of the life support areas in Europe with external contract service support from Logistics Civil Augmentation Program Europe, 405th Army Field Support Brigade. LOGCAP is an Army strategic sourcing preferred source for base operations support and sustainment services and remains the contracted capability of choice for the Army and multiple joint partners for emergent and contingency operations. Courtesy photo
Chris Norris, the deputy director of Logistics Civil Augmentation Program Europe, mentors Master Sgt. Karina Rodriguez, who is enrolled in the Department of Defense Skillbridge program with LOGCAP. Rodriguez, a transportation senior sergeant with the 39th Transportation Movement Control Battalion, retires at the end of July. She is attending a 180-day Skillbridge LOGCAP internship with the 405th Army Field Support Brigade.
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz CYS hosts Bows and Bowties Ball
by Linda Lambiotte
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
The Rheinlander Community Club on Smith Barracks transformed into a ballroom as U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
Child and Youth Services hosted its first Bows and Bowties Ball, Baumholder, Feb. 22.
The event, which saw parents and children ages 6 weeks to 5th grade dressed in their finest attire, brought together families of Soldiers and Army Civilians from across USAG Rheinland-Pfalz for
an evening of Hollywood-themed fun.
Twirling on the dance floor and sharing sweet treats, children and their parents and guardians created a night to remember filled with music and laughter.
“Sharing our first dance together was a moment I’ll cherish forever,” said Ashley Capers, Baumholder Child Development Center administrative support assistant. “Watching my son light up on the dance floor filled my heart with joy and gratitude. It was a beautiful reminder of the
bond we share and the memories we’re creating together.”
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz’s Outreach Services Director Jennifer Jones said she enjoyed organizing this event with the CYS team.
“Seeing the smiles on the faces of the children and parents was truly rewarding,” she said. “We’re eager to continue creating opportunities like this for families to connect with each other, build relationships, and make lasting memories.”
The Bows and Bowties Ball was
met with appreciation from many parents.
“We are so grateful we got to attend this family dance as a family,” said Brian Choi, who attended with his wife Mariko and their daughter. “Our little girl was so excited that she was picking out her outfit weeks in advance and even coordinated mine — I can’t remember how many shirts and ties I had to try on to get her approval!”
The Baumholder CYS program is run by USAG Rheinland-Pfalz’s Directorate of Family and Morale,
Welfare, and Recreation and provides programs and services for children of eligible military and civilian families. By hosting these types of events, DFMWR aims to support the overall readiness of Soldiers by providing programs and services that strengthen families, reduce stress, and build a supportive community. Events like the Bows and Bowties Ball directly contribute to this goal by encouraging strong family bonds and boosting morale, while enabling resilience for a globally-responsive Army.
The Rheinlander Community Club on Smith Barracks transformed into a ballroom as U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Child and Youth Services hosted its first Bows and Bowties Ball, Baumholder, Feb. 22. The event, which saw parents and children ages 6 weeks to 5th grade dressed in their finest attire, brought together families of Soldiers and Army Civilians from across USAG Rheinland-Pfalz
of Hollywood-themed fun.
Courtesy photo
US Army, Bundeswehr dental teams share surgical best practices
Bundeswehr Col. (Dr.) Christoph Hemme, center, Regional Director of the Medical Support Center Munich, provides oversight of simulated dental surgical training to U.S. Army (Dr.) Col. Scott Rankin, right, commander of Dental Health Command Europe and Sgt. Maj. Carlos Orsini, left. Rankin and members of his staff visited the Bundeswehr Medical Academy in Munich, March 24-26. During their two-day visit, Rankin and his team had the opportunity to observe Bundeswehr dental personnel conduct hands-on simulated dental surgical training and share lessons learned. The visit by the U.S. Army dental team strengthened ties and partnerships with their host-nation counterparts and leveraged best dental surgical practices.
Photo by Kirk Frady
ABC IN KMC: Ostern
by Gina Hutchins-Inman 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Bunnies, brightly colored eggs, Easter trees, tulips and daffodils, and religious services are all part of Easter traditions in Germany and other European countries. They remind us that spring with all its freshness and color is full in bloom.
Next week, Friday to Monday marks a long Easter weekend in Germany. Both Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Monday (April 21) are public holidays in Germany and all stores, banks and official offices are closed. Switzerland and the Netherlands are closed on Friday, while Luxembourg, France and Belgium treat Easter Monday as a public holiday.
You may have already spotted an Ostereierbaum (Easter tree) in your village square or neighbor’s front yard where bushes and trees are decorated with colorful eggs. Easter markets have also become rather popular offering decorations, special treats of the season and even carousels and activities for children with a springtime twist.
You might soon even experience an Osterfeuer, a large bonfire, usually lit on the night before Easter in parts of Germany and the Netherlands. This old tradition is believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune. In some areas the fires were also used as a type of spring cleaning, where no longer needed furniture, household items or clothes were burned to tidy up the house.
A popular sport during the season is “Ostereierschiessen” (Easter egg shooting). Contestants shoot at paper goals marked with Easter figures or eggs with
the aim of hitting as many “eggs” as possible. Each successful shot brings about a real egg and the winner of a whole tournament is crowned as the “Schützenkönig” (archer king).
Another German tradition may not be quite so familiar. Beginning the weekend of celebration on Thursday, referred to as “Gründonnerstag” (green Thursday) foods are held in green. Tradition has it that some families only eat pure vegetarian meals, and popular dishes include spinach with potatoes and fried eggs, potatoes with green herb sauce, a specialty from Frankfurt, or egg salad with mustard and herb dressing.
In honor of St. Peter, who was a fisherman, fish is typically served, fried or steamed, on Friday. Salmon with potatoes and green asparagus is popular, while kids may prefer simple fish sticks. An Easter Sunday dish could be “falscher Hase” (false rabbit), a type of meatloaf, or the traditional Easter lamb, served with rosemary potatoes and fresh spring vegetables. Typical desserts include carrot cake, a braid shaped cake called “Osterzopf” or cakes and cupcakes with fresh fruits and cream. Chocolate Easter bunnies, eggs, chicks and other sweets remain the all-time favorites for younger (and older) children.
Many other European countries have special foods associated with Easter. In Italy, Colomba di Pasqua (Easter dove) is a sweet, dove-shaped bread, while in Greece, Tsoureki, a sweet, braided bread, is a popular treat. In the UK, hot cross buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday.
Easter traditions around Europe
Processions and parades are also a
common means of observing the highest Christian holiday. In Spain and Italy, Holy Week (the week leading up to Easter) is marked by elaborate processions and parades. In Spain, Semana Santa processions involve participants dressed in traditional robes and hoods, carrying religious icons and statues through the streets.
Water splashing is popular in some eastern European countries. In Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, Easter Monday is celebrated with a unique tradition called “Sprinkling” or “Whipping Monday.” Boys splash water on girls and lightly tap them with willow branches, a ritual believed to bring health and beauty to the women.
Easter witches are common in Sweden and Finland, where children dress up as witches, resembling Halloween, and go door-to-door, offering drawings and paintings in exchange for sweets.
A somewhat older tradition in Germany, Austria and Switzerland is to pull moss from below trees and shrubs and bind it into natural Easter baskets for the bunny to fill with eggs and small gifts. Self-made willow baskets are also popular, and younger families might plant wheat seeds into a glass bowl or vase about three weeks prior to the holiday for children to watch the Easter nest grow.
Northern Germany has a very special tradition with the Easter bunny hopping around the beaches at the North and Baltic Seas and dropping eggs in the sand. Children will then dig for the precious “seafood” with buckets and shovels.
As in the United States and large parts of Europe, Easter egg hunts are a
popular activity in England. Decorated real eggs or chocolate ones are hidden in gardens and parks, while some larger events take place in historic estates and contestants can win prizes for finding the most eggs. Egg rolling is also a popular and fun tradition, played in some areas in England. Hard-boiled eggs are rolled down a hill or across a field and the goal is to see whose egg rolls the farthest without breaking.
In Greece, Easter eggs are typically dyed a deep red color to symbolize the blood of Christ. The eggs are then blessed during church services and used in the traditional game of “tsougrisma,” where participants tap their eggs against each other to see whose egg remains uncracked.
Peter Cottontail and eggs
Rabbits have historically been seen as a symbol of fertility and offspring can be up to 20 bunnies. In addition, in Byzantium a rabbit was an early symbol for Christ. Both in Greek and Germanic mythology, rabbits were considered to be holy animals for Greek Goddess Aphrodite and for Germanic Spring and Fertility Goddess Ostera. According to legend, children were sent to meadows to search for eggs in Switzerland, and since they more often saw rabbits than hens, they believed that “Peter Cottontail” had left the eggs. In Germany, the rabbit first became popular in 1678 (Reformation time) by Protestant families and the bunny finally became a “star” thanks to the chocolate industry!
The spring season offers a lot of fun and exciting events, see Unterwegs on Page 19 for inspiration!
Earth Day 2025 – “Our Power, Our Planet”
Story and photos by Anna Lessire 86 Civil Engineer Squadron, Environmental Office
The foundation of Earth Day was such a success that in December 1970 Congress authorized the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. Americans began celebrating Earth Day on April 22 every year.
In 1990, Earth Day went global spanning 141 countries, and the event continues to spread internationally, providing a powerful focal point from which people can demonstrate their commitment to being good stewards of the environment.
Earth Day will turn 55 this year with 192 countries and more than one billion people around the globe expected to participate.
Earth Day goals: More than just spreading awareness!
Environmental protection is especially important with the consequences of climate change becoming more apparent. Scientists worldwide have proclaimed the need for immediate action. News outlets showcase larger and more frequent natural catastrophes such as floods, storms and tornadoes. Communities need to rethink consumer behavior to prevent an ecological crisis.
Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference, and everyone can make incremental adjustments without experiencing significant impacts to their daily lives.
“Sustainable consumerism” is a movement occurring across Europe and the U.S. which promotes purchasing
goods that are manufactured responsibly with minimal waste. A large supermarket provides goods that are grown thousands of miles away, sometimes in a location that requires extensive irrigation. Why not change the demand signal by going to a local farmer’s market? Farmer’s markets require minimal resources to produce goods that provide benefits to all consumers. Did you know that many nearby cities such as Kaiserslautern hold regular farmers markets?
Other simple lifestyle changes include changing your conventional light bulbs to energy-saving Light Emitting Diode bulbs. LEDs are 80 percent more efficient and can last up to 10 times longer. Replacing 10 fluorescent bulbs with LEDs saves $25 annually in electrical costs and prevents 14kg of carbon emissions. Other energy efficient and cost saving practices are turning off, or unplugging, scarcely used electronics, washing clothes at lower temperatures and walking or using public transport.
One last tip! Refrain from lowering your air conditioner in the summer as one degree Celsius in room temperature consumes approximately 10 percent more energy.
Earth Day 2025 theme: “Our Power, Our Planet”
Each year, Earth Day campaigners call for events with an altering annual theme. The U.S. 2025 Earth Day theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.”
One billion Earth Day supporters from 192 countries are invited to unite behind renewable energy. The goal is to triple global generation of clean electricity by the year 2030. Everyone is urged to explore smart energy choices
for their families and to also advocate for an expedited deployment of renewable resources.
How does the Kaiserslautern Military Community officially celebrate Earth Day 2025?
The 86th Airlift Wing hosts tree planting events throughout the year with Team Ramstein mission partners, host nation representatives and German Forest Departments. Team Ramstein will host a week of environmental centric activities from April 14 to 18.
Ramstein Intermediate School students will participate in a guided tour through the base-owned water treatment plant where most of the potable water used across Ramstein is treated, stored, maintained and controlled. Attendees will learn about the technical equipment used to clean and protect water! There will also be an educational walk through of Ramstein’s first informative nature trail with Ramstein Elementary School second grade students.
Please let us know if you have any suggestions for Earth Day 2025 events! For additional environmental information please contact the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Installation Management Flight at DSN 314480-5086/7712 or email us at 86ces.cea@us.af.mil.
We are a group of professionals dealing with natural resources, landscape protection, recycling, hazardous waste, hazardous material management, air emissions, contaminated soil remediation and other related topics. We are happy to support you and answer any environmental questions you may have.
Drawing by Zoey Lessire
HAPPY EARTHDAY!
“Building a sustainable society is the critical challenge of this century. Everything depends on it.”
~ Senator Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day Founder
Schedule of events:
• April 15 and 16: Tree planting with Ramstein Elementary Students, discovery tour at educational trail and quiz
• April 17, 2:30 p.m.: Tree planting with German authorities and 86th Airlift Wing Commander, Dog park near Ramstein High School
• April 14–17: Water plant tours with Ramstein Middle School students
Drawing by Sasha Lessire
COMMUNITY EVENTS
RECURRING EVENTS
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books before Kindergarten on-line program at the Landstuhl Library. The program is available to all families with children between the ages of birth and five years. Register on Beanstack: https://rheinland-pfalz.beanstack. com/reader365. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.
Wibit Inflatable Obstacle Course
Family and MWR Room Rentals
The Family and MWR Business Operation Division has a list of available rooms to rent in the Baumholder and Kaiserslautern military communities. A listing of these rooms and fees are posted on baumholder.armymwr.com and kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.
Register with Landstuhl Youth Center
The Landstuhl Youth Center (LYC) is a facility for youth in grades 6th-12th that offers a wide range of programs and
The Aquatic Center, Bldg. 8897/95 on Wetzel Kaserne in Baumholder, has a Wibit inflatable Obstacle Course for rent. Price for inflatables is $100 flat fee for two hours plus the $75 an hour Pool Rental Fee. For more information, call 531-2904/2920 or 0611-143531-2904/2920, or visit baumholder. armymwr.com.
Easter Brunch at Armstrong’s Club
Hop on over to the Easter Brunch April 20 with 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. seating times at the Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Cost is 32€ for ages 18 and older, 18€ for ages 12 to 17, 6€ for ages six to 11, and free for ages five and younger. Tickets will be available until close of business April 17. The Easter Bunny will make a visit and handing out Easter eggs to all the children at the brunch. Patrons can also take photos with the Easter Bunny. The full menu and registration EventBrite links are on kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.
Rheinlander Easter Brunch
Enjoy Easter Brunch April 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rheinlander Community Club, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Prices are $22.50 for patrons 18 years and older, $12 for ages 6 to 17, and free for ages five and younger. Registration is via WebTrac. The link and the menu are on baumholder.armymwr.com.
Outdoor Recreation Cycling Challenge
The Ultimate Outdoor Rec Cycling Challenge is here! The challenge is for riders to conquer 1,000km (621 miles) in just four months. Riders can challenge themselves, explore new trails, and push their limits from May 1 to Aug. 31. Registration is open until April 30. Visit your Baumholder or Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation to sign
activities Monday through Friday, after school. This free program is available to youth who have a military affiliation in Germany. Homeschooled youth, and youth who attend either a German or DODEA school are welcome to join. Reach out to LYC for details at 0637186-8658 or 486-8658 or via email at RLPLYC@army.mil.
Sports Officials and Scorekeepers Wanted
The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Intramural sports program is looking for sports officials and scorekeepers. If interested, contact DSN 493-2087 or 531-2924, or 0631-3406-2087 or 0611-143-5312924.
up. Visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com for more info.
Yoga Chakra-Flow Course
The Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center is hosting Chakra Flow, holistic alignment, May 2, 9 and 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Mountaineer, Bldg. 8826 on Smith Barracks. Cost is $50. Preregistration is required and must be done online via WebTrac on Baumholder.armymwr.com. Registration deadline is April 30.
Prenatal Yoga
Join a mindful community of expecting moms Mondays from 6 to 6:55 p.m. at the Massage and Yoga Studio, Bldg. 2899 on Pulaski Barracks. Cost is $5 per class or $40 for a book of 10 classes. To see the Fitness schedule, please go to kaiserslautern. armymwr.com or the Facebook page: USAG
RP Fitness, Athletics and Aquatics. This class is open for ages 18 and older. For details on what to bring, visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.
Armstrong’s Club to Host Mother’s Day Celebration Meal
Armstrong’s Club will be hosting a Mother’s Day Celebration Meal May 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the club’s ballroom, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Reservation deadline is May 8. The cost of the buffet is €29 for those 18 and older, €16 for ages 12 to 17, €6 for ages 6 to 11, and free for children under the age of 5. For details or to register and for the full menu, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.
Thursday Night Comedy Show
South African Comedian featured on the Netflix show Only Jokes Allowed, Gilli Apter, headlines the Thursday Comedy Show May 15 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Host is Erin Crouch. The show will feature special guests. This is an 18+ event. Doors open at 7 p.m., tickets are $15 at the door. Payment can be done with credit and debit cards or U.S dollars. Euros are not accepted. Customers can reserve seating for $12 a person when they call ahead at 541-9100 or 0611-143-541-9100 during Monday thru Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Earnest Harris Memorial Car Show
Five categories will be judged at the Earnest Harris Memorial Car Show, held May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pulaski Auto Skills Center, Bldg. 2859 on Pulaski Barracks. Entry fee is $10 per vehicle. Registration is now until May 17. The event will showcase music and food options. For details, call Pulaski Auto Skills at 493-4167 or 06313406-4167.
Auto Skills Center POV Disposal Service
Family and MWR Auto Skills Centers in the USAG Rheinland-Pfalz offer POV disposal service for owners, who have a valid ID. They will provide all documentation necessary for deregistration and clearing POVs for PCS’ing. They also handle all customs clearing. Cost is a $30 processing fee. If the vehicle needs to be towed to any one of the Auto Skills Center, a towing fee will also apply. Find out more at baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.
Spring
Car Care Safety Day
The Pulaski Automotive Skills Center, located at Building 2859 on Pulaski Barracks, is offering a complimentary Spring Car Care Safety Day April 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in bays 1 to 4. This free event is open to Soldiers, Family Members, and Civilians with a USAREUR registered vehicle and
a valid ID card. Skilled professionals will conduct bumper-to-bumper visual checks to ensure that customers’ vehicles meet safety standards. Pull-up-and-wait service will be available, and a direct line to certified mechanics for necessary repairs is also provided, although additional costs may apply. For more information, please visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com or call 493-4167 or 0631-3406-4167.
The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon
The Award-Winning KMC Onstage presents “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” April 11, 12 and 13, and April 18, 19 and 20 at the KMC Onstage Studio, in the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center on Daenner Kaserne. Show are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Advance purchase of tickets is $16 and $14, for ages 2 to 18, and those 65 and older. There will be a $2 surcharge at the door. For tickets, call the box office at 541-9129 or 0611-143-541-9129. For details, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.
Java Café Summer Drink Special Dive into the Summer with our “Better Refreshed” Java Café Drink Special, Strawberry Acai Starbucks “Refresha,” from April 11 to Sep. 4. For more information, visit Java Cafés on Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8661, in Baumholder, or Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 273, and Landstuhl Post, inside LRMC, Bldg. 3774, in Kaiserslautern.
April and May Trip Schedules
Available
The Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation travel schedules for April & May are available under the “Calendar” section of baumholder. armymwr.com and kaiserslautern. armymwr.com. Trips are subject to change and availability. Travelers now can sign up and pick up at both locations. For questions, please call Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at 531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401 or Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation at 4934117 or 0631-3406-4117.
2025 Rolling Hills Golf Tournaments
The Rolling Hills Golf Course, Bldg. 8888 on Wetzel Kaserne, announces their 2025 Rolling Hills Golf Tournaments now to November 14. Many of the tournaments are for both American and German golfers. To find a list of the tournaments, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.
Photo by Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock.com
UNTERWEGS
TIME TRAVEL – MIDDLE AGE VR TOUR
APRIL 12, 2:30 P.M., CITY CENTER, OTTERBERG
Join a unique experience that brings history to life in a fascinating way and visit Middle Age Otterberg with its monastery church and the town center during the historical Walloon era. Bookable online at https://www.otterbach-otterberg. de/tourismus-freizeit/gaestefuehrungen/time-travel/
OSTERMARKT (EASTER MARKET)
UNTIL APRIL 19, STIFTSKIRCHE/CITY CENTER, KAISERSLAUTERN
Kaiserslautern is hosting a colorful spring and Easter market with booths, vendors, children’s rides and more.
B2RUN (CITY RUN)
MAY 22, CITY CENTER, KAISERSLAUTERN
The city of Kaiserslautern and partner organizations are attempting to set a world record running! If you’re interested in joining this exciting event, see details and registration: https://next-step-kl.com/en/world-record/ Also see the GACO Corner on Page 29
COME ALONG WITH US — SIGHTSEEING TOURS
VARIOUS DATES, TOURIST INFO KAISERSLAUTERN
What’s the best way to get to know your new town? Listening closely while you walk around! The City of Kaiserslautern is offering a series of old and new discovery tours around the town in English. Tours included Casimir Saal and the underground tunnels, the hidden history of Kaiserslautern’s breweries, a guided historical walk, a guided cemetery tour, K-Town for kids, Hohenecken castle and special events during the holiday season. Individual tours for groups can also be arranged. The Count Palatinate Hall and Tunnel Tour will take place Apr. 5 at 11:15 a.m. For detailed information, flyer and individual dates visit: www.kaiserslautern.de, search “Come along with us.” Registration for all tours is required at: touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de
FRÜHJAHRSMESSE (SPRING FESTIVAL)
UNTIL APRIL 21, FESTPLATZ, SPEYER
The fairground will transform into a colorful fairground at the Speyer trade fairs. In addition to a large number of attractive rides, visitors can expect a wealth of culinary offerings. Experience a family-friendly ride on the Ferris wheel. The rides and the automatic scooter offer fun for all ages. If you are looking for a thrill, we recommend a ride on the high-flying attraction. In addition to numerous shops that will make children’s hearts beat faster, an amusement park will ensure lots of fun and good humor. There are also many opportunities to prove your own skills at the ball/arrow throwing, lottery and ring throwing shops or with fishing games and shooting carts. The beer gardens and snack bars invite you to linger. For dessert, there are candy, ice cream and crêpe carts with lots of options for snacking.
OSTER
UND FRÜHLINGSMARKT
(EASTER AND SPRING MARKET)
APRIL 12 - 13, CITY CENTER, COCHEM
Various stands have been announced, presenting a wide range of products in front of the tourist information office at Endertplatz and Carlfritz-Nicolay-Platz. The Easter market will shine in a sea of colors and spring awakening! Experience the fragrance of freshly baked treats and the stands full of creative handicrafts - from artfully painted Easter eggs to cheerful spring flowers that transform the market into a paradise for all senses. The air is filled with laughter, music and the anticipation of the coming spring season. On April
12 and 13 Cochem will be all about the blossoming of the MoselWeinbergPfirsich (Moselle vineyard peach) when a flower market takes place at Endertplatz. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the stalls will offer a wide variety of products such as tea, spreads, liqueurs, chocolates and other delicacies made from this delicious fruit, which you can taste to your heart’s content.
OSTERKIRMES (EASTER MARKET)
APRIL 12–21, MARKTWIESE, KUSEL
Enjoy a spring carnival with rides, food and beverages and a family day with reduced prices and a fireworks display on Apr. 21. Please note: The event will pause for one day on Good Friday (Apr. 18).
OSTERKIRMES (EASTER MARKET)
APRIL 17–28, FESTPLATZ AM STADTWEIHER, BAUMHOLDER
Enjoy a colorful spring and Easter market with rides, vendors and food and beverages.
MEDIEVAL MARKET
APRIL 19–21, GELTERSWOOG, KAISERSLAUTERN
Ladies and knights, jugglers and jesters, fire shows, food and drinks, children’s activities. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event that will take you back into the Middle Ages!
EASTER WEEKEND
APRIL 18–21, GERMANY-WIDE
Good Friday, Apr. 18 and Easter Monday, Apr. 21 are public holidays throughout Germany. All public offices and stores are closed to observe the occasion. Many neighboring countries also the Friday and Monday as public holidays.
MAY DAY/WITCHES NIGHT
APRIL 30/MAY 1, GERMANY WIDE NATIONAL HOLIDAY
Thursday, May 1 is a national holiday with all public offices and stores closed. The night before (April 30) is also known as “witches’ night” where children go around playing tricks and “decorating” yards. Be sure to secure any loose items that could be taken away. Some villages put up a Maibaum, a decorated tree guarded by villagers, and hold dance events.
STREET FOOD 2025 AND COMMERICAL FAIR
MAY 1–4, VARIOUS TIMES, PROMETHEUSPLATZ, RAMSTEIN
Join in a tasty street food festival with American, German, Mexican specialties and sweet desserts! And, stroll around the commercial display (May 2-4). Opening times: Thu: 2 –10 p.m., Fri 4 – 10 p.m., Sat 12 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 12 a.m.-6 p.m.
GERMAN-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP CONCERT
MAY 3, 7:30 P.M., FRITZ-WUNDERLICH-HALLE, KUSEL
The United States Air Forces in Europe/Africa Concert Band has been entertaining audiences of all ages and nationalities throughout Europe since 1944. The musical program reflects the diverse stylistic heritage of American and European music. The music selection includes the best of American music from the Broadway stage and Hollywood screen to the sounds of New Orleans Dixieland and big band jazz. Light operas, overtures, marches and outstanding vocal and instrumental soloists also ensure an all-round entertaining program. The concert band uses the international language of music to foster cultural relationships and promote international diplomacy wherever it performs. Tickets available at: www.ticket-regional.de
KAISERSLAUTERN MILITARY COMMUNITY CHAPEL SCHEDULE
RAMSTEIN CHAPEL PROGRAMS
86 AW/HC, Unit 3210, APO AE 09094-3210
North Chapel (Bldg 1201) (DSN) 480-6148, (Civ) 06371-47-6148
South Chapel (Bldg 2403) (DSN) 480-5753, (Civ) 06371-47-5753
Vogelweh Chapel (Bldg 2063)
Please call Ramstein North Chapel K apaun Chapel/Annex (Bldg 2781/2782)
Please call Ramstein North Chapel
For more information about our services, please visit us on Facebook: Facebook.com/ RamsteinChapelOfficial Or at the Ramstein Air Base website: https://www.ramstein.af.mil/About/Fact-Sheets/ Display/Article/2597677/kmc-chapels/
Buddhist (SGI)
Virtual Meetings, for more information thevoice@gmail.com
Orthodox Divine Liturgy: Kapaun Chapel, 08:45 a.m., Sun Children’s Church School: Kapaun Annex, 10:45 a.m., Sun Adult Scripture Study: Kapaun Annex, 10:45 a.m., Sun Great Vespers: Kapaun Chapel, 5 p.m., 4th Sat Confessions: Available by appointment
Wiccan Facebook.com/VogelwehOpenCircleSWC Service: Kapaun Annex, 7 p.m., Sat Unitarian Universalist Facebook.com/ KaiserslauternUnitarianUniversalistFellowship Service: Kapaun Chapel, 1:30 p.m., 2nd & 4th Sun
Catholic Holy Family Catholic Community Facebook.com/RamsteinCatholicCommunity
Daily Mass: North Chapel, 11:30 a.m., Tue-Thu & 1st Fri Confessions: North Chapel, by appointment only Sunday Masses: North Chapel, 9 a.m. & 1 p.m., Sun Knights of Columbus (K of C) Meeting: North Chapel, 6 p.m., 2nd/4th Tue Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC) (except July & Aug)
Bible Study: North Chapel, 9 a.m., Thu Catholic Religious Education (RE) (except June, July & Aug)
Kindergarten-7th Ramstein Intermediate School: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Sun
Confirmation Class Ramstein Intermediate School: 6-7:30 p.m., Wed
Life Teen: North Chapel, 6:15 p.m., Sun
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) (except July & Aug)
Meeting: South Chapel, 6 p.m., Thu
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints
Service is located off-base, please contact North Chapel for more info
Early Morning Seminary/Scripture Study for High School aged students
Ramstein School: North Chapel, 6:30 a.m., Mon-Wed, Fri Vogelweh School: Kapaun Chapel Annex, 6:30 a.m., Mon-Wed, Fri
Episcopal Service: Kapaun Chapel, 10:45 a.m., Sun
Islam
Jumu’ah Khutbah: South Chapel, 1 p.m., Fri
Potluck: South Chapel, 7 p.m., 1st Fri
Jewish Facebook.com/KMCMILJEWISHCOMMUNITY
Shabbat: South Chapel, 6 p.m., Fri
Sabbath Kiddush & Lunch: 1 p.m.; request location by COB Wed* Torah Study: 7 p.m., Sat — request location & Zoom link
Hebrew School & B’nei Mitzvah Study, Sun
— request location & Zoom link
For more information contact North Chapel
Messianic Service: South Chapel, 10 a.m., Sat
Protestant Contemporary North Chapel, 11 a.m., Sun Traditional: South Chapel, 9:30 a.m., Sun Seventh-day Adventist
Worship
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Country-style 1-bdrm apt in K-Town, fully furnished, 55sqm, pets allowed, available 1 Apr. 2025, Housing Approved, €1100 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-reale state.com
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Kaiserslautern West Furnished appartment, washing machine, Internet Access, all Incl.utilities, 44 qm, 1 bd, 1 bth, 44 sq meters, 5 min from Kleberkaserne, 10 min from Vogelweh, 15 min from Ramsteinavailable immediately for short term leasing, Assenmacherstrasse 67659 Kaiserslautern Germany, 495 EU, phone: 6313704922, 015125621211 email: cnhs@ gmx.de
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Kaiserslautern, 2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 150sqm, BIK, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, pets allowed, available 15 Juli 2024, Housing Approved, €1650 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-reale state.com
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K'TOWN EXECUTIVE APARTMENT 2bd, 1bth, 100sqm, fully furnished, luxury fittings, exclusive neighbourhood, no pets, available 31 Maerz 2025, Housing Approved, €1590 +utl, call 0172 68 55 976, mre.kmc@icloud.com
Otterberg Apartment for rent, €790, 2 BDR, 1 bath, kitchen, balcony, Contact Lilly for details and showings.0049 173 3647569 (iMessage & WhatsApp) info@ger man-aid.com
Schwedelbach, €1.100, 3BRD, 1 Bath, kitchen, balcony, Contact Lilly + 49 173 3647569, info@german-aid.com
3.0bd, 1.75bth, Apartment, 140sqm, BIK, guest WC, balcony/terrace, laundry, available 1 Apr. 2025, Housing approved, €1100 +utl, call +491709305170, whatts app or pm hohmann-pia@web.de
3bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 95sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, pets allowed, available 15 Feb. 2025, Housing Approved, €1200 +utl, call 0160/99327090, schneider_christine@gmx.de
3bd, 2bth, Apartment, 100sqm, BIK, guest WC, din, balcony/terrace, no pets, available 26 Maerz 2024, Housing Approved, €1100 +utl, call 01795310274, mail@ stuard.de
Hochspeyer Apartment, €1.150, 3 BDR, 1.5 Bath, kitchen, balcony, garage, attic, Contact Lilly + 49 173 3647569, info@ger man-aid.com
K'TOWN LUXURIOUS DOUBLE-LEVEL APARTMENT 3bd, 1.5bth, 170sqm, no pets, available 10 Jan. 2025, Housing Approved, €1950 +utl, WHATSAPP +49172 68 55 976, MEAD REAL ESTATE mre.kmc@ icloud.com
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Luxurious 174 sqm APT in Stelzenberg, 3bd, 2bth, BIK, liv, private garage, pets allowed, available 1 Feb. 2025, Housing Approved, €2300 +utl, call 0172 6936886, in fo@prem-realestate.com
Spacious 3BD/1BTH (125 sqm) apartment in Mackenbach, smoke & pet free, Housing Approved, €1600 + utilities - call +49 1573 1656975 or email e.firus@ gmx.de
5.0bd, 2.0bth, Apartment, in Schwedelbach, 193sqm, BIK, liv/din, laundry room, ready to move in, Housing Approved, €1300 +utl, call 0152-31839055, schehr@ baumhardt.de
5bd, 2bth, Apartment, 155sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, pets allowed, available 26 Maerz 2024, Housing Approved, €1450 +utl, call 017622201641, michael.fickert@outlook.de
APTS FOR RENT 4+ BEDROOMS
Kaiserslautern, 4bd, 2bth, Apartment, 140sqm, no pets, available 20 Feb. 2025, Housing Approved, €1680 +utl, call 0172 68 55 976, mre.kmc@icloud.com
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Building under construction: 9 Apartments in Glan-Muenchweiler, from 81 sqm until 122 sqm with lift, Price from 283400 € until 438500 €. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ ksk-kusel.de
Building under construction: Apartment in Glan-Muenchweiler, 112 sqm with lift, Price 390.600 €. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ksk-ku sel.de
Familyfriendly single Family Home in 66919 Weselberg for SALE, Mitchell Consulting, Kindsbacher Strasse 58, RamsteinMiesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0)6371737 630, info@mitchell-investment.com. Find all of our properties on FindItGuide.com!
Single Family House in Altenkirchen, 3 bed, 1 bath, Guest-WC, 2 Terrace, 133 sq meters, Energy passport: Gas, Bj. 1976, 239,70 kWh/(m²a) EEK G, Bedarfsausweis. Price €446000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ ksk-kusel.de
Single Family House in Otterbach, 3 bed, 2 bath, Guest-WC, Terrace, 152 sq meters, Energy passport: Gas, Bj. 1986, 173,4 kWh/ (m²a) EEK F, Bedarfsausweis. Price €339000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de
Single Family House in KL-Morlautern, 4 bed, 2 bath, 1 Guest-WC, 2 changing rooms, Terrasse, 163 sq meters, Energy passport: Gas, Bj. 2003, 88,4 kWh/ (m²a) EEK C, Bedarfsausweis. Price €389000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de
Single Family House in Konken, near Kusel, 3 bed, 1 bath, Garden, barn, 136 sq meters, Energy passport: Fernwaerme, Bj. 1870, 393,5 kWh/(m²a) EEK H, Bedarfsausweis. Price €249000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, EMail: immo@ksk-kusel.de
Single Family House in Ruthweiler, near Burg-Lichtenberg, 3 bed, 2 bath, Terrasse, Garden, 245 sq meters, Energy passport: Electricity, Bj. 1974, 169,6 kWh/(m²a) EEK F, Bedarfsausweis. Price €178000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 9110, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de
Single Family House in Schopp, 5 bed, 2 bath, Guest-WC, Balkony, Wintergarden, Garden, 209 sq meters, Energy passport: Oil, Bj. 1985, 198,6 kWh/(m²a) EEK F, Bedarfsausweis. Price €249000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, EMail: immo@ksk-kusel.de
Single Family House in Spesbach, 2 bed, 1 bath, balkony, 109 sq meters, Energy passport: Gas, Bj. 1890, 395,50 kWh/ (m²a) EEK H, Bedarfsausweis. Price €159000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de
This property includes a multi-family house of 210 m² with a new heating system and fully tiled bathrooms, 2 separate self-contained apartments of 25 and 35 m², respectively, a 200 m² garden with apple trees, a 35 m² tiled terrace with additional storage spaces, and a large garage of 28 m². Available from March 15th
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Spacious, single Family Home in 67722 Lohnsfeld for SALE, Mitchell Consulting, Kindsbacher Strasse 58, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0)6371-737 630, info@mitchell-investment.com. Find all of our properties on FindItGuide.com!
Marnheim/Elbisheimer Hof: Modern Farmhouse at its Best!3bd, 2bth, 158sqm, BIK, roof terrace, private garage, pets allowed, available 15 Apr. 2025, Housing Approved, €1950 +utl, call 0172 6936886, in fo@prem-realestate.com
Kaiserslautern House for Rent, €3.000, 6BRD, 4Bath, Garage, Kitchen, Balcony, 3 Story, Hardwood floors, Laundry room, Contact Lilly + 49 173 3647569, info@ger man-aid.com
New building House for rent 200sqm, 5 bd, 2 bth, big living & dinner rm, new kitchen, Kindsbach Germany, 00491636034729, sandra-ilg@t-online.de
Reichenbach-Steegen, 5bd, 3bth, House, 249sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, laundry, private garage, no pets, available 15 Mai 2025, Housing Approved, €2600 +utl, call +4915227718014, Hunte.Steven@ya hoo.com
FOR RENT
4.0bd, 2.5bth, House, 268sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, private garage, pets allowed, available 1 Aug. 2024, Housing Approved, €1,680 +utl, call 004917643477156, email h.vatter@ gmail.com
FOR RENT
Kaiserslautern, 3 bd 1 office, 3,5 bth, Townhouse, 138sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/ din, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, no pets, available 15 Maerz 2025, Housing Approved, €1300 +utl, call 017658884655, j.holzer@web.de
1BR TLA / TDY Apartment in Ramstein [ref=S3], all included + rental car, 5min from RAB, pets allowed ; ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp) ; inquiries@ mytlahome.com
1BR TLA Apt with AC, 5min from RAB [ref=M4B], only SHORT-TERM RENTALS, ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED ; www.mytlaho me.com/m4b ; inquiries@mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)
Eulenbis, beautiful house, 2bd, 2bth, 160sqm, balcony, pets by arrangement, available 1 April 2025, Housing Approved, €1400 + utl, call 0176-51310806, ckurz1904@aol.com
Hochspeyer, 2bd, 1bth, Townhouse, 160sqm, BIK, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, pets allowed, available 11 Nov. 2024, Housing Approved, €1770 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-reale state.com
Schwedelbach, 2bd, 1.75bth, House, 125sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/ terrace, laundry, finished basement, private garage, no pets, available 23 Maerz 2025, Housing Approved, €1100 +utl, call 0119312725512, shor55e@yahoo.com
TLA / TD Y
1bd, 1bth, Apartment, 65sqm, BIK, liv, laundry, private garage, pets allowed, available 18 Okt. 2021, Housing Approved, €125 +utl, call +4915144801586, luxu rylodgingkl@yahoo.com
1bd, 1bth, Apartment, 86sqm, BIK, liv, balcony/terrace, laundry, no pets, available 30 Dez. 2024, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlahome.com
2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 110sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, no pets, available 15 Feb. 2025, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@ mytlahome.com
2bedroom apartment, 2 bd, 1.5 bth, 113 sq meters, Obere Triftstrasse KIndsbach, 0173-3464394, michaelkappa@hotmail.de
2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 135sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv, no pets, available 22 Jan. 2025, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlahome.com
2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 80sqm, BIK, liv/ din, balcony/terrace, laundry, pets allowed, available 28 Sep. 2024, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlaho me.com
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2bd, 2bth, Apartment, 110sqm, BIK, liv/ din, laundry, no pets, available 24 Maerz 2025, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlahome.com
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2BR 1.5BA TLA Apt with Air-Conditioning [ref=F2], Ramstein, 5min from RAB, TDY / PCS, NOT FOR PERMANENT LODGING ; pet friendly ; www.mytlahome.com/tla/f2 ; +49 17624687550 (whatsapp) ; inquiries@ mytlahome.com
3bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 120sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, shared garage, pets allowed, available 1 Okt. 2024, klincks.tlahome@gmail.com
3bd, 2bth, Apartment, 185sqm, BIK, liv, laundry, pets allowed, available 30 Dez. 2024, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlahome.com
3bd, 2bth, House, 163sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, private garage, no pets, available 18 Okt. 2021, Housing Approved, €222 +utl, call +4915144801586, luxurylodgingkl@ya hoo.com
3BR 2BA TLA / TDY apartment, 5min from RAB [ref=W6D] ; brand new, spacious, fast internet, under floor heating, AC, balcony with BBQ grill, off street parking ; www.mytlahome.com/w6d ; inquiries@ mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)
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Kaiserslautern, 2bd, 1.5bth, House, 160sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, laundry, pets allowed, available 28 Sep. 2024, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@ mytlahome.com
Brand new 3BR 2BA Free Standing TLA / TDY House in Ramstein, 5min from RAB [ref=S51a] ; www.mytlahome.com/s51a ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp) ; inquiries@ mytlahome.com
Kaiserslautern, at 49 Euro, ask us for longterm rent! 01724989707, boze1@gmx.de
Landstuhl, 4bd, 2.5bth, Townhouse, 160sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, laundry, dogs allowed, available 5 Nov. 2021, Housing Approved, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlahome.com
KTown City Center: TLA/TDY 1 bedroom/ 1 bathroom unit, 80sqm, BIK, balcony, laundry, private garage, no pets, available 26 Sep. 2024, Housing Approved, €1234567 +utl,
info@ prem-realestate.com
1bd, 1bth, Apartment, 76sqm, BIK, balcony/terrace, no pets, available 5 Apr. 2023, call 0172 6936886, in fo@prem-realestate.com
Ramstein-Miesenbach, 2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 110sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/ din, balcony/terrace, laundry, pets allowed, available 24 Sep. 2024, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlaho me.com
3BR 2BA TLA Apt with Air-Conditioning, Ramstein, 5min from RAB, TDY / PCS, NOT FOR PERMANENT LODGING, pet friendly ; www.mytlahome.com/tla/f24 ; +49 17624687550 (whatsapp) ; inquiries@myt lahome.com
Brand new, ground floor, 3BR 1.5BA TLA Apartment, 10min from RAB [ref=M213] ; Brand new, fast internet, ground floor, patio with BBQ grill, off-street parking ; ; inqui ries@mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)
Mackenbach, 4bd, 2.5bth, TLA / TDY House, free standing, dogs allowed ; www.mytlahome.com/k10 ; inquiries@myt lahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)
5BR 2.5BA TLA / TDY House in Ramstein, 5min from RAB [ref=L30], NOT FOR LONGTERM LODGING, all included + rental car, pets allowed ; www.mytlahome.com/tla/ l30 ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp) ; inqui ries@mytlahome.com
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Cozy, ground floor 2BR TLA / TDY Apartment, 5min from RAB [ref=W2] ; ground floor, fast internet, patio with BBQ grill, offstreet parking (carport) ; www.mytlaho me.com/w2 ; inquiries@mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)
Fully furnished TLA in Ramstein-Miesenbach, !AVAILABLE NOW!140sqm, 3bd, 2bth Apartment, Car parking, Free Internet, Price varies, mail kenanz261@ gmail.com or call (+49) 017670718808 to get informations
and newly built TLA in Landstuhl city, TLA Rate (per diem) 2 bd, 1.5 bth, 100 sq meters, Koenigstrasse
Ramstein, 2BR 1.5BA TLA / TDY House, free standing, dogs allowed ; www.mytla home.com/s33a ; inquiries@mytlaho me.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp) Ramstein-Miesenbach, 2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 80sqm, BIK, liv, balcony/terrace, pets allowed ; www.mytlahome.com/tla/ l7 ; +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp) ; inqui ries@mytlahome.com
Ramstein-Miesenbach, 3bd, 2.5bth, Apartment, 130sqm, BIK, guest WC, din, balcony/terrace, laundry, pets allowed, available 9 Sep. 2022, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlaho me.com
Ramstein-Miesenbach, 3bd, 2.5bth, Townhouse, 130sqm, BIK, guest WC, din, balcony/terrace, laundry, no pets, available 6 Jan. 2023, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlahome.com
Ramstein-Miesenbach, 5bd, 2bth, House, 150sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, dogs allowed, available 7 Sep. 2021, Housing Approved, klincks.tlahome@ gmail.com
Stay Eden EMERALD, 10 minutes from RAB, high-end, 2 bed 1.5 bath, incl. sauna, home gym. Text us: +49 151 701 008 14 hello@stay-eden.com
Ramstein-Miesenbach, 4.0bd, 3bth, House, 180sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, pets allowed, available 1 Apr. 2022, Housing Approved, €1 +utl, call +49(0)17630373059, info@tla-office.com
Rodenbach, 2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 85sqm, BIK, liv, balcony/terrace, private garage, pets allowed, available 16 Juni 2024, Housing Approved, €1 +utl, call +49 156 78 212 399, info@tla-rentals.com
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2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5L Premium AWD, US, Year: 2010 Make: Subaru Model: Impreza Sedan 4dr Auto 2.5i Premium
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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4WD, US, Air Conditioning, All Wheel Drive, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, Keyless Entry, Navigation, Park Distance Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, €15,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, Coupe, Rear, 6Speed Manual, $19,999 (DE8253). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-BoschStrasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara, US, Year: 2014 Make: Jeep Model: Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4dr Sahara Engine: V6 Cylinder Engine Transmission: 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC (W5A580) -inc: Tip Start, Hill Descent Control Exterior: Granite Crystal Interior: Black *SAF..., €19,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2015 Land Rover Evoque Pure Plus Sport, US, Air Bag, Air Conditioning, All Season Tires, Automatic, Heated Seats, Multifunction for Steering Wheel, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Power Seats, €14,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Wuerzburg - BMW & Mini Car Dealer, Louis-Pasteur-Strasse 14, Wuerzburg, 97076 Germany, +49 (0) 931 870981021, marketing@bavarianmo torcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 4x4, AWD/4WD, Automatic, $41,424 (704921). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, jland@milita rycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2017 Mazda 6 Touring Sedan, US, Year: 2017 Make: Mazda Model: Mazda6 Touring Auto Engine: 4 Cylinder Engine Transmission: 6-Speed A/T Exterior: Sonic Silver Metallic Interior: Black *SAFETY Back-Up Camera Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safet..., €14,995. Bavarian Motor CarsBMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admingraf@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2017 Toyota Corolla, US, €17,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2017 VW Jetta 1.8T SEL, US, Year: 2017 Make: Volkswagen Model: Jetta SEL Engine: 1.8L in-line 4 and variable valve timing Transmission: automatic with manual mode and floor shifter Exterior: Cardinal Red Metallic Interior: Black *SAFETY Back-Up C..., €14,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMWVilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bava rianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2018 Audi A6 Premium Plus, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $24,995 (US-5171). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2018 BMW 2 Series 230i, Coupe, Rear, $20,999 (DE8602). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2018 Dodge Durango SRT AWD, Rear, Automatic, $40,624 (805106). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)1622145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2018 GMC Acadia Denali, US, Year: 2018 Make: GMC Model: Acadia AWD 4dr Denali Engine: V6 Cylinder Engine Transmission: 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC Exterior: White Frost Tricoat Interior: Cocoa/ Shale *PACKAGE *Driver Alert Package II includes Lane ..., €26,495. Bavarian Motor CarsBMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admingraf@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2018 Honda Accord LX, Sedan / Saloon, Front, CVT, $21,499 (DE8651). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4x4 - Hea-
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2018 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, US, *JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA Exterior Color: Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Exterior Paint Interior Color: Black Interior Color Interior: Leather-Trimmed Seats with Sahara Logo Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine w/ ESS Tran..., €31,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - WuerzburgBMW & Mini Car Dealer, Louis-PasteurStrasse 14, Wuerzburg, 97076 Germany, +49 (0) 931 870981021, marketing@bava rianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2018 Lexus IS 300 F-Sport package AWD, Sedan / Saloon, AWD/4WD, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $31,999 (DE8546). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2018 Subaru Legacy Sedan 4D i Limited AWD 2.5L H4, US, Year: 2018 Make: Subaru Model: Legacy 2.5i Limited Engine: 4 Cylinder Engine Transmission: CVT Transmission Exterior: Crystal Black Silica Interior: Warm Ivory *SAFETY Back-Up Camera Outboard Front Lap And Shou..., €20,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2019 Chevrolet Malibu LS, Sedan / Saloon, Front, CVT, $19,499 (DE8580). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2019 Ford Mustang EcoBoost, Coupe, Rear, 6-Speed Manual, $22,497 (DE7763). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2019 Honda Odyssey EX-L, Minivan, Front, 9-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $28,599 (DE8609). The Used Car GuysRamstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, RamsteinMiesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic AWD, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $32,999 (DE8597). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2019 Mazda CX-3 Touring, Wagon, AWD/ 4WD, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $17,999 (DE8584). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2019 Volkswagen Golf TDI, EU, 7-speeddual-clutch transmission DSG, $15,999 (DEN8577). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2019 Volvo XC40 Inscription D3, EU, Rear, $22,999 (DE8559). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2018 Ford Mustang Convertible 2D EcoBoost Premium 2.3L I4 Tu, US, €20,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2018 Honda Civic LX, Sedan / Saloon, Front, CVT, $17,499 (DE8613). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2019 Dodge Durango GT AWD, US, Year: 2019 Make: Dodge Model: Durango GT AWD Engine: V6 Cylinder Engine Transmission: 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC Exterior: DB Black Clearcoat Interior: Black *INSTALLED OPTIONS *Black- Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats 2 Seat ..., €27,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Wuerzburg - BMW & Mini Car Dealer, Louis-Pasteur-Strasse 14, Wuerzburg, 97076 Germany, +49 (0) 931 870981021, marketing@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2020 BMW 330xi AWD, AWD/4WD, Gas, Automatic, $31,495 (US-5465). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Touring FWD, Front, Automatic, $25,999 (004506). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, jland@milita rycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
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2020 Dodge Challenger SXT, Coupe, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $26,999 (DE8549). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2020 Ford Edge "ST", AWD SPORTS SUV 335 HORSEPOWER, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8Speed Shiftable Automatic, $28,597 (6751). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@used carguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2020 Ford Galaxy Titanium 3rd Rown, EU, $23,997 (DEN8067). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2020 Subaru Outback Touring AWD, Wagon, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable CVT, $28,999 (DE8551). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2020 Volvo XC40 T5 Inscription AWD, AWD/4WD, Gas, Automatic, $29,995 (US5467). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, in fo@ramsteinusedcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Audi A3 Sportback Advanced, EU, transmission 7-speed - dual-clutch transmission S-tronic, $24,599 (DEN7864). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2020 Toyota Corolla Team Hybrid, EU, Automatic, $22,999 (DE8503). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Audi TT QUATTRO AWD, Navi, B&O Sound, Coupe, AWD/4WD, 7-Speed Double Clutch, $36,999 (DE8136). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 BMW 118i Sport Line, EU, $23,997 (DEN8171). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 BMW 118i Sportline Navi, Parking Sensors, EU, $21,997 (DEN7835). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan, US, €32,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMWVilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bava rianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Ford Focus ST-Line ST-Line, EU, $19,999 (DEN8208). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback, Rear, Manual, $31,149 (104415). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)1622145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium, Coupe, Rear, 10-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $29,999 (DE8575). The Used Car GuysRamstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, RamsteinMiesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD, US, *JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED 4X4 Exterior Color: Velvet Red Pearl-Coat Exterior Paint Interior Color: Black Interior Color Interior: Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine Upg I w/ ESS Transmission: 8-Speed €30,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Unlimited Rubicon 4x4, AWD/4WD, Automatic, $39,674 (104473). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)162-2145729, JH83006@military cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, SUV, Rear, 6-Speed Manual, $38,999 (DE8438). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Kia GT-Line, Apple CarPlay, Mild Hybrid GT - Line, EU, Automatic, $19,999 (DEN8064). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Lynk & Co 01 Hybrid, EU, Automatic, $24,599 (DEN7878). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Mazda 3 SkyActiv Mild Hybrid, EU, $23,999 (DEN8096). The Used Car GuysKaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Mazda CX-9 Carbon Edition AWD, SUV, AWD/4WD, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $29,599 (DE8630). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Mercedes-Benz A180 AMG Line, EU, $23,999 (DEN8528). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 AMG Line 4Matic, EU, AWD/4WD, 9 Speed Automatic, $33,999 (DE8586). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 MINI Countryman Cooper S ALL4, Wagon, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission, $27,999 (DE8658). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Seat Arona Style, EU, $18,499 (DEN8411). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Skoda Octavia Combi Style, EU, $19,999 (DE8620). The Used Car GuysRamstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, RamsteinMiesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan S, SUV, Front, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $23,000 (DE8440). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
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2021 Volkswagen Passat Wagon GTE Hybrid, EU, $23,999 (DEN8029). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Volkswagen Touran 7 Seats Comfortline +, EU, $27,999 (DEN8125). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-BoschStrasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Volkswagen Touran Comfortline Plus, Apple Car Play, Heated Seats, EU, $27,997 (DEN8185). The Used Car GuysKaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Volkswagen T-Roc, $23,499 (DEN8003). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Volvo XC40 Momentum, Apple CarPlay, Parking Sensors, EU, Rear, 8 speed automatic, $25,999 (DEN8451). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
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2022 Chevrolet Malibu RS, Sedan / Saloon, Front, CVT, $25,499 (DE8524). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-BoschStrasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2022 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan, US, *BMW 330i xDrive Sedan Black Saphire CO2
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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 200 Progressive 4Matic, EU, 8 Speed Dual Clutch, $36,999 (DE8518). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual AWD, EU, $33,997 (DE8402). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
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2022 Toyota Corolla Dynamic Hybrid, EU, $21,997 (DEN7993). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
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2023 Toyota Highlander Platinum AWD, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Automatic w/Sequential Shift Mode, $46,999 (DE8388). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 RobertBosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@used carguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
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2024 BMW X5 xDrive40i, US, €66,820. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - WuerzburgBMW & Mini Car Dealer, Louis-PasteurStrasse 14, Wuerzburg, 97076 Germany, +49 (0) 931 870981021, marketing@bava rianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2024 Ford Maverick XL AWD SuperCrew, Rear, Automatic, $28,880 (440408). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)162-2145729, JH83006@military cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
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2024 Mazda 2 Exclusive-Line, EU, $21,997 (DEN8330). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
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2024 MINI Cooper S, Hatchback, Gas, Automatic, $30,995 (US-5452). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2024 Nissan Rogue S, SUV, Gas, Automatic, $26,495 (US-5456). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinusedcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
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2024 Toyota Corolla LE, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $24,995 (US-5464). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
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Eat like a heart doctor: Food is fuel to increase readiness
by Janet A. Aker Military Health System Communications
Health.mil sat down with Dr. Marc Alaric Franzos, a cardiologist at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland, to explain what’s the best diet to eat overall and what foods warfighters should focus on to stay fit for the fight.
Franzos is a retired U.S. Navy captain who flew P3 Orions early in his career. He became a U.S. Navy physician and a flight surgeon and ultimately specialized in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. He is an associate professor of medicine at the Department of Defense’s premiere medical school.
“Picking a diet you like and you can stick with, but that is also somewhat healthy — and will get you to your goals — is really critical,” Franzos said.
His top nutritional lifestyle suggestion is the long-popular and varied Mediterranean diet. The diet includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, potatoes, beans, nuts and seeds; olive oil as a primary fat source; and low to moderate consumption of dairy and eggs, fish at least twice a week and poultry in moderate amounts. Red meat, recommended to eat no more than once per week, is considered any meat from a mammal such as beef, pork, and lamb, Franzos noted. The diet centers on minimally processed, plant-based foods to prevent heart disease and stroke and reduce heart risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
On the Mediterranean diet, you need to be “ensuring that you’re getting a fair amount of complex carbohydrates and limiting the simple carbohydrates, particularly those refined carbohydrates like white bread and white potatoes,” said Franzos.
Simple changes make a difference, like eating sweet potatoes or brown rice instead of white rice, or whole wheat bread instead of white bread, for example.
Complex carbohydrates are starches and fibers that provide sustained energy and take longer to digest compared to simple carbohydrates. They are rich in nutrients and sustain energy throughout the day. According to Franzos, complex carbs include:
Whole grains: Brown rice, quinoa, oats, barley, and whole wheat products
• Vegetables: Sweet potatoes, broccoli, carrots, and other starchy or fibrous vegetables
• Legumes: Lentils, chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, and peas
• Fruits: Apples, pears, bananas, and berries, especially with the skin
• Nuts and seeds: Almonds, walnuts, flaxseeds, and chia seeds
Complex carbs are better for your health because they take “a little longer … to be digested, and, as a result, what you have is a lower insulin spike right after you eat them. There’s a slow dispersion of those calories through your gut and into your bloodstream, as opposed to white rice or refined wheat and white bread or white potatoes. Those can cause rapid insulin spike, resulting from the rapid flow of the breakdown products, particularly glucose, into the bloodstream. That’s one of the premises behind eating complex carbohydrates over simple carbohydrates,” Franzos explained.
The Mediterranean diet “is also built on the idea that you minimize the amount of fats, but your snacks, instead of being processed foods like chips, should be simple, complex carbohydrates, sometimes with protein,
like … nuts or even maybe a little bit of cheese,” he said.
“The benefit of those types of snacks is that they come with a little bit of protein and fat that will create a sense of satiety that will keep you feeling full longer, so you won’t binge and eat more soon after that snack,” explained Franzos.
Why the Mediterranean Diet is good for warfighters
The diet works for warfighters because it’s easily portable and can be served in nutritionally dense but calorically moderate portions. “We need to approach … comfort foods with moderation and really look at those foods that can fuel us for the fight and maximize the intake of those” foods, Franzos said.
“When it comes to being fit for the fight, it’s not necessarily crucial that you have a six-pack, but it is crucial that you’re able to respond in a moment’s notice to a crisis. Regardless of your [military occupational specialty], undoubtedly, there’s going to be crises that you’ll need to respond to, and if you’re fueled properly, you’ll be able to respond much more appropriately,” Franzos explained.
For the warfighter, that means “having foods that will sustain ener-
gy levels for a prolonged period of time and also having food that will replace and build muscle for your specific [military occupational specialty], in particular,” he said. For example, infantry or similar combat arms specialists, “where you’re busting down doors, it’s absolutely critical to build up that muscle mass and retain it so that you can use it when the time comes.”
Energy drinks: Caution and balance Energy drinks are “ubiquitous” in military service, Franzos said, noting they are full of caffeine and high levels of sugar, so he advised caution.
“Look at the total content and be cognizant of the fact that about 200–400 milligrams of caffeine should be a daily serving, or about 3–6 mg/kg, so minimize the amount of caffeine that you’re taking on board.” Many energy drinks contain anywhere from 160 mg to 300 mg of caffeine in one serving.
“You also should balance those energy drinks with actual water consumption, because some of the energy drinks may contain diuretics (including caffeine) and may end up causing you to lose a lot of the fluid. And when you end up losing fluid, you are putting your whole system at risk, not just the cardiovascular system, but also, in particular, the kidney sys-
tem,” said Franzos. “The kidneys may respond unfavorably to dehydration, if you’re in a particularly hot environment” such as the Middle East or South Pacific, by starting to shut down. “That situation can be fatal.”
Finally, Franzos said “we all need to pay attention to this type of diet, and to a regular exercise regimen of strength and cardio combined that we will like and subsequently follow regularly.”
Resources
If you want to learn more about nutrition, how it affects performance, and tips on eating healthier, visit the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Consortium for Health and Military Performance website. Here you can explore dozens of nutritional fitness tips, articles, and other references for better nutrition to enhance readiness. To take your nutrition goals to the next level, contact your local military hospital or clinic and request a consultation with a nutritionist or a dietician.
Service members who have healthy diets, including higher amounts of fruits and vegetables daily, are less likely to have medically diagnosed heart conditions. Uniformed Services
University cardiologist Dr. Marc Alaric Franzos discusses why you should eat heart healthy and what not to eat, including how to best fuel warfighter performance. Photo by Max Lonzanida
GACO CORNER: K-TOWN GETS MOVING
by German American Community Office
Ready to set a world record?
On your mark, get set, run…
Imagine the whole city of Kaiserslautern running together to set a world record! This is exactly the idea behind a major campaign that will take place in May.
What is the goal?
To run as many kilometers as possible in 90 days. And not just by sports professionals, but by everyone! Whether young or old, fast or slow, living locally or abroad — anyone who feels connected to K-Town can take part and join in. The aim is to beat the Allianz Group’s previous record. We have to run more than 1.38 million kilometers and achieve an average of at least 1.5 km per participant per day.
Why is this so special?
This record attempt is intended to show how important it is that all people, regardless of whether they have a disability or not, can do sport. The handicapped athlete Abdul Dogan is a wheelchair user; he will accompany the campaign and show us how much fun sport can be. Wheelchair users can take part in the record attempt as long
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as they cover the kilometers with their own muscle power.
How can I take part?
It starts on May 22, with a big run at the B2Run Kaiserslautern. After that, everyone has 90 days to collect kilometers. At the end, it will be determined whether Kaiserslautern has broken the world record.
Why should I take part?
• Be part of a great adventure! Let’s set a world record and make history.
• Show how important inclusion is! Help ensure that everyone can do sport.
• Have fun and get moving! Do something good for yourself and your health.
Where can I register?
Sign-up is required by April 30. You can find more information and the registration form at: https://next-step-kl.com/ weltrekord
Join us, together we can achieve something GREAT!
Who is doing it?
The world record is being organized as part of the “Kaiserslautern for the next step” campaign by the Science and Innovation Alliance Kaiserslautern e.V. in collaboration with the Rheinland-Pfalz – Land in Motion state initiative. Other partners include City Management Kaiserslautern, 1. FC Kaiserslautern, B2Run and the members of the SIAK network.
Miniatur Wunderland
Visit the largest model railway system in the world at Miniatur Wunderland. Discover over 930 trains with nearly 14,450 railway wagons, 228,000 trees, 215,000 figures, 8,850 cars, 13,000 meters of track, and 3,660 buildings and bridges.
This intricate and realistic miniature world is perfect for a day out with the kids. It is set over eight sections:
Central Germany and the Harz, with its seemingly endless ICE high-speed route and over 130 trains, it includes beautiful landscapes and replicas of famous Hamburg districts and attractions such as St. Michaelis Church and Hagenbeck Zoo and the Port of Hamburg.
Knuffingen is such a famous ‘mini’ city that it even has its own website (in German)! It is home to 10,000 ‘model’ inhabitants and its local police force frequently catches speeding drivers using their radar trap. The local fire station is kept pretty busy too.
America draws ‘tiny’ crowds with its desert metropolis and paradise for gamblers, Las Vegas: More than 10 percent of all Wunderland lights — around 33,000 — are installed here. You can also enjoy mini versions of the Keys and Cape Canaveral as well as of course the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore and Yosemite Park.
Scandinavia was set up as the sixth section in 2005. Particularly impressive is the real water basin in which there are currently 16 ships that travel from miniature port to port.
Switzerland, where the mountains stand with the 6-meter high Matterhorn as the centerpiece where visitors can hike and enjoy the view once they have reached the summit. There are many astounding highlights, such as the tiny chocolate factory which produces real chocolate, or the open-air concert with 21,000 tiny visitors.
Knuffingen Airport, which took 6 years of construction, offers visitors over 100 airplanes and other vehicles with fully automated movements.
Musicals & Theater
Hamburg is renowned for hosting some of the top musical shows in the country. Currently running are Disney’s The Lion King, Disney’s Tarzan, Disney’s Hercules, and the German premiere of the Michael Jackson Musical. Also running is ‘& Julia,’ a pop musical twist on the Romeo and Juliet story.
Hamburg has over 40 different theaters — the best known being the Thalia Theater, the Deutsches Schauspielhaus, Ohnsorg Theater, Schmidts Tivoli on the Reeperbahn, and Kampnagel.
The city also has an Englishlanguage dedicated theater. It was founded in 1976 by two Americans and shows a diverse range of plays every season. The programme usually includes a classic American or British drama, a comedy, a thriller, and a contemporary play. Past plays have included the works of Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, Eugene O’Neill, Harold Pinter, Noel Coward, Tennessee Williams, Alan Ayckbourn, Neil Simon, Neil LaBute, and John Godber.
Hagenbeck Zoo
If you want to feed a giraffe, marvel at a baby elephant or watch cute, rare baby animals, at Hagenbeck Zoo you can! The park is home to over 1,850 animals from 210 species in spacious outdoor enclosures that reflect their natural living conditions. The latest attraction is the new Eismeer (Polar Sea). Polar bears, walruses, seals, Arctic seabirds and different penguin species feel at home in the 8,000 square meter complex with 5.3 million litres of water.
A quick trip to the elephant enclosure is a must for every visitor. Few other species are so popular with visitors as the Asian elephants. The gentle pachyderms delight both young and old. Feeding the grey giants with fruits and vegetables is encouraged and unique in Germany.
Younger guests can see dwarf and Ovambo goats up close in the petting zoo and will find lots to play with in the large playground with its Western fort. In addition, there is a suspension bridge, kangaroo jump pit, tiger and elephant path and numerous feeding shows that make the trip through the 25-hectare park into a real experience. Pampas rabbits and dwarf deer as well as magnificent peacocks and various breeds of domestic chicken roam freely around the park.
It’s possible to get tickets to visit both the Zoo and the Tropical Aquarium at a discounted price.
Hagenbeck Tropical Aquarium
Experience an exciting journey into the world of the rainforest in Hagenbeck Tropical Aquarium in Hamburg. In over 8,000 square meters, visitors will encounter 14,300 fascinating animals from 300 species, including small monkeys, large crocodiles, poisonous snakes and tropical sea inhabitants. The true-to-nature design of the habitats is particularly impressive: thanks to real jungle plants, narrow paths and, in some areas, brightly coloured birds flying freely, you actually feel like a jungle adventurer.
The Hagenbeck Tropical Aquarium is divided into habitats: visitors travel through Africa, Asia and South America and discover animals from every continent. At the beginning of the tour is the Madagascar village square. Colorful parrots fly through the air and lemurs move swiftly among the trees and huts. You can even find crocodiles here; feeding times are on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at around noon. In Africa, you will encounter tropical reptiles and in Asia various tortoises and iguanas. Four-eyed fish and basilisks greet the visitors on their jungle tour in South
America. Even life hidden underground can be explored.
• Cave Worlds are the retreat for the giant constrictors. Frogs, bats and other exotic creatures that shun the daylight also live behind the doors of an old cabinet. The path leads through the old mine tunnels to animals that are not seen during the day, such as whip spiders, newts and cave fish in the stalagmite cave.
• The Poisonous Snake Village is inhabited by numerous poisonous snakes. Including the longest venomous snake in the world — the king cobra. The green mamba and the Gabon viper from Africa, the Texas rattlesnake and the Australian spiny-tailed skink also call this home. Less dangerous animals such as the bearded dragon, scorpions, cockroaches and tarantulas also crawl over the sandy ground and rocky landscape.
• The Underwater World is a peaceful haven of green moraine, colourful corals and a huge Amazonian freshwater exhibit. The highlight of the tour is the unique panoramic window behind the spectacular shark atoll — a huge water basin holding about 1.8 million litres extends behind the 22-centimeter-thick curved pane of glass. Several species of sharks and many other reef inhabitants have their habitat there. Feeding of the large predators takes place on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 2.00pm The Makalali Lodge offers a panoramic view of the tropical hall and an overview of the crocodile lake with four mighty Nile crocodiles.
Getting there
By car, the journey time to Hamburg is around 5.5 hours from Kaiserslautern, 4.5 hours from Wiesbaden, and 6 hours from Stuttgart. For train options, check with Deutsche Bahn.
“Model trains heaven,” famous Miniatur Wunderland, Hamburg.
Baby elephant at Hagenbeck Zoo, Hamburg
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AT THE MOVIES
The Amateur (2025)
Charlie Heller is a brilliant CIA decoder whose world comes crashing down when his wife dies in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, his intelligence becomes the ultimate weapon as he embarks on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible.
Cast: Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Jon Bernthal, Laurence Fishburne
Director: James Hawes
A Working Man (2025)
Levon Cade left behind a decorated military career in the black ops to live a simple life of working construction. However, when human traffickers kidnap his boss’s daughter, his search to bring her home uncovers a world of corruption far greater than he ever could have imagined.
Cast: Jason Statham, Eve Mauro, David Harbour
Director: David Ayer
A Minecraft Movie (2025)
A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master the terrain while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected crafter named Steve.
Cast: Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Emma Myers
Director: Jared Hess
Freaky Tales (2024)
An NBA star, a corrupt cop, a female rap duo, teenage punks,
Cast: Angus Cloud, Pedro Pascal, Tom Hanks
Directors: Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
Disney’s Snow White (2025)
Fleeing from the Evil Queen, Snow White finds refuge with Dopey, Bashful, Grumpy, Sneezy, Happy, Doc and Sleepy. When the palace guards embark on a mission to bring her back, a commoner and his group of woodland bandits band together to protect her.
Cast: Gal Gadot, Andrew Burnap, Ansu Kabia
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Photo
Poster by Warner Bros. Pictures
