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435 AGOW Airmen ruck march

NIJMEGEN, NETHERLANDS — Thirteen Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing’s 1st Combat Communications Squadron completed a 4-day ruck march across 106 miles in the Netherlands, July 15-18. The march was the 107th edition of “De 4 Daasge,” the world’s largest annual walking event that drew over 45,000 participants representing 70 countries.

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U.S. Airmen from 1st Combat Communications Squadron joined over 45,000 participants representing 70 countries during a 4­ day ruck march across 106 miles in the Netherlands, July 15­18. The march was the 107th edition of “De 4 Daasge,” the world’s largest annual walking event that drew over 45,000 participants representing

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by Capt. Lou Burton 435 Air Ground Operations Wing

86 AW Leadership hosts Kaiserslautern Lord Mayor during initial base immersion

Mrs. Beate Kimmel, Lord Mayor of Kaiserslautern, listens as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clifton Wright, U.S. Air Force in Europe ­ Air Forces Africa Band guitarist, and Staff Sgt. Dana Bowers, USAFE­AFAFRICA Band vocalist, perform a traditional German song during a base immersion at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 19. Similarly to a mayor ensuring the stability and growth of their community, the 86th Airlift Wing commander ensures the operational readiness and quality of life of service members, civilians and families assigned to Ramstein.

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86th Airlift Wing commander, and Mrs. Beate Kimmel, Lord Mayor of Kaiserslautern, receive a briefing by an Airman assigned to the 86th Operations Support Squadron during a base immersion at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 19. Airmen from the 86th OSS discussed the importance of their roles in maintaining flight operations on base and its impact within the local Kaiserslautern Military Community.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, stands alongside Mrs. Beate Kimmel, Lord Mayor of Kaiserslautern, during a base immersion at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 19. The relationship between a wing commander and a mayor is rooted in a shared commitment to public service, community well­being, and strategic leadership.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, right, 86th Airlift Wing commander and Mr.

da Costa, left, 86th AW senior host nation advisor, provide Mrs. Beate Kimmel, Lord Mayor of Kaiserslautern, an overview of the base flight line from the control tower during a base immersion at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 19. During the immersion, Williams and Kimmel discussed several cooperative projects conducted such as the upcoming German­American day, youth events and public works initiatives.

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“The march is physically and mentally challenging,” said Maj. Sean Miller, 1 CBCS event participant. “It required disciplined preparation and a significant amount of resiliency during the event. We worked as a team from start to finish and it was evident by the way we finished. We were one of the only U.S. detachments to walk across the finish line with everyone who started.”

The team was led by Capt. Austin Meyer, who participated in 2024.

“Nijmegen 2024 started as a personal challenge of grit and disciplined training,” said Meyer. “After accomplishing it the first time, I knew I wanted to come back and lead a team to finish.”

The preparation and training began long before the ruck march ever began.

“Fortunately, the U.S. has a volunteer-led delegation that begins planning the logistics of the next iteration after collecting information for the after-action report from the most recent march,” said Meyer. “Teams can monitor their website for information on registration, training guidance, etcetera.”

The international event provided opportunities to connect with Allies and partners and build comradery.

“Mission partner integration and global military integration is another outcome from

this march,” said Miller. “For 12 hours a day you’re walking and talking to your peers in NATO and beyond. The opportunities to engage while we all are either having the time of our lives, or suffering, humanize us and build ties.”

The four-day event equated to walking a marathon distance each day.

“The starting time to ruck each day ranged from 0330 to 0600 and you have until 1630 to be in line to return to the camp,” said Meyer. “Managing your time at the beginning of each day is important as you prioritize getting the right fuel, blister care, and sleep. Throughout the ruck, there are opportunities to pull over in a town for a quick break or enjoy the snacks and water stations that the local Dutch provide. Each community you walk through will have locals playing music and standing along the route ready to give you a high-five.”

The event hosted participants from 11 years old to 91 years old. The variety of participants had a myriad of connections to the event, highlighting the unique experience of the march.

“Personally, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Miller. “My paternal family is from Nijmegen. Throughout the week, they met our team along the route and cheered us on. On the final day, walking up Via Gladiola, I was able to share the success and several

tears with them as they adorned my ruck with gladiolas – I don’t know where else I would’ve been able to share that experience.”

The effort the team put into the event and the backing from their support network led the team to the finish line, 106 miles from the start.

“I would like to shout-out my entire team, Maj. Sean Miller, 1st Lt. Chandler Herren, Tech. Sgt. Eric Cha, Tech. Sgt. Aaron Field, Staff Sgt. Albert Jhon “AJ” Nofuente, Staff Sgt. Brittany Savage, Staff Sgt. Aaron Spreitzer, Senior Airman Nicolas Gonzalez, Senior Airman Henry Lowry, Senior Airman Gibson Tendrich, and Senior Airman Alexander Xayasounethone, for making the commit-

ment to train for months and their perseverance over the course of four days, as it led to us being in a select group of U.S. teams that finished with the same amount of people we started with,” said Meyer. “Additionally, thank you to our team orderly 2nd Lt. Vincent Cimaglia for supporting us and ensuring we had what we needed, when we needed it along the route.”

For members interested in participating in 2026, Meyer offered advice for training.

“For teams or individuals interested in Nijmegen 2026, I recommend beginning training in February with a 5km-10km and ramp up with weekly rucks leading into May with a back-to-back 20 miler,” said Meyer.

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 1st Combat Communications Squadron, pose for a photo during a 4­ day ruck march across 106 miles in the Netherlands, July 15­18. The march was the 107th edition of “De 4 Daasge,” the world’s largest annual walking event that drew over 45,000 participants representing 70 countries.

U.S. Airmen from 1st Combat Communications Squadron take a break during a 4­day ruck march across 106 miles in the Netherlands, July 15­18. The march was equivalent to walking a marathon a day and drew over 45,000 participants representing 70 countries.

Thirteen U.S. Airmen from 1st Combat Communications Squadron join over 45,000 participants representing 70 countries during a 4­day ruck march across 106 miles in the Netherlands, July 15­18. The march was the 107th edition of “De 4 Daasge,” the world’s largest annual walking event that drew over 45,000 participants representing 70 countries.

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RECYCLE CENTERS

PCS in/out? Personnel residing off-base can only deliver materials generated at home 60 days after arrival or if they are finalizing a PCS move and have PCS orders with them at the time of delivery.

Please contact the following recycling centers for additional information:

Ramstein Recycle Center:

Bldg. 2045, North of the Southside Fitness Center

COM: 0162-2903316

Kapaun/Vogelweh Recycle Center: Bldg. 2820, Across from Vehicle Registration COM: 01739192184

Landstuhl Recycle Center: Bldg. 93701, Near Barracks Bldg. 3707

For any other housing questions/concerns, please email us at KMCHousing@us.af.mil or call:

Assistance Section: DSN: 314-489-6672

Commercial: 0631-536-6672

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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.

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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/

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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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Suicide Prevention Month highlights resources, seeks to reduce stigma in Military

As the U.S. military observes Suicide Prevention Month in September there is a renewed focus on destigmatizing behavioral health care and promoting available resources for servicemembers and their families.

“Suicide remains a persistent concern within the military community,” said U.S. Army Col. Matthew Garrido, director of psychological health for Medical Readiness Command, Europe. “While the reasons are complex and multifaceted, factors such as deployment stressors, combat experiences, and difficulty reintegrating into civilian life can contribute to behavioral health challenges and increased risk.”

According to military behavioral health officials, DOD has invested heavily in a range of programs aimed at addressing these issues, including counseling services, peer support networks, and crisis hotlines.

“Our service members and their families face unique challenges,” added Garrido. “We are committed to providing them with the resources they need and fostering an environment where seeking help is seen as a sign of strength, not weakness.”

Throughout September, U.S.

a recent radio interview with

U.S. Army Col.

psychological

program consultant for Medical Readiness Command Europe and Dr. Jamie Moore, behavioral health service lead for Defense Health Network Europe (right photo), emphasized the significance of Suicide Prevention Month, highlighting the critical need for awareness and intervention. The trio discussed the unique stressors faced by military servicemembers and their families, underscoring the importance of proactively reaching out for help when struggling. They also provided a comprehensive overview of the various resources available, ranging from mental health professionals and support groups to confidential counseling services, ensuring listeners understood they are not alone, and that accessible help is within reach for those who need it.

military installations worldwide will host events and activities designed to raise awareness about suicide prevention. These include workshops on recognizing warning signs, training on intervention strategies, and opportunities to connect with behavioral health professionals.

“A key component of the strategy is reducing the stigma associated with seeking behavioral health care,” said Danielle BegaSilva, family advocacy program

consultant for Medical Readiness Command Europe. “Many service members worry that admitting they need help could damage their careers or be perceived negatively by their peers. We are working to combat these perceptions, to emphasize the importance of mental well-being and to highlight the fact that seeking help is a sign of courage and self-awareness.”

Another key component of behavioral health is the human connection element, something that is commonly overlooked.

“It is great that there are so many external resources available to service members and their families, but the real first line of defense is each other,” added BegaSilva. “The human connection is so important. In the age of social media, it is easy to talk to someone across the world, yet we don’t take the time to get to know our neighbors, coworkers, and others right next to us. A simple hello and a smile in the hallway can go a long

way in connecting with others and helping them to feel like they can reach out to you. Family members are also a crucial part of the support network. They are often the first to notice changes in behavior or mood that could indicate a service member is struggling.

“We want service members and their families to know they are not alone and that a variety of support resources exist,” said Dr. Jamie Moore, behavioral health lead for Defense Health Network Europe. “Through the Defense Health Agency’s Targeted Care Initiative, we aim to more quickly connect individuals with the best support resource to meet their needs, whether that is a Military Family and Life Counselor, a Chaplain, financial counseling, the Behavioral Health Clinic, or another service. Do not wait until you are in crisis to take care of your behavioral health.”

The U.S. military recognizes and understands that suicide prevention is an ongoing effort that requires a sustained commitment.

“By promoting awareness, providing access to resources, and reducing stigma, our goal is to create a culture where servicemembers and their families feel empowered to seek help and support each other,” added Garrido.

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The conference brought together NATO allies within the airborne, airlift, aeromedical and maintenance career fields to collaborate on training opportunities and shared practices within the

U.S. Air Force Maj. Sean Andrews, 86th Operations Support Squadron director of staff and strategic communication, briefs attendees about milestones and highlights regarding the European Airborne and Airlift Conference 25­02 at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 20. The conference focused on concepts such as airlift, and air mobility support, to support NATO allies throughout the European theater. (This photo has been edited for security purposes by blurring the background.)

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Participants of the European Airborne and Airlift Conference 25­02 listen to guest speakers at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 20. Military members from several NATO countries gathered together to discuss ideas for training events and opportunities to increase interoperability.

Swedish Air Force Capt. Carl Nordberg, F­7 Transport Squadron C­130 Hercules transport pilot, speaks about a previous mission recap during the European Airborne and Airlift Conference 25­02 at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 20. The conference brought together service members from NATO countries throughout the airborne, airlift, aeromedical and maintenance career fields to discuss future ideas for training events and opportunities to increase interoperability within the European theater.

US, Allied aircraft sharpen readiness in Norway

by Staff Sgt. Tambri Cason U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

ØRLAND AIR BASE, NORWAY

Three U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed in support of Bomber Task Force Europe at Ørland, Norway, Aug. 12.

The bombers, assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, deployed with a total force integration team composed of roughly 30 percent active-duty and 70 percent Reserve Airmen under the command of the 489th Bomb Group.

Routine deployments, like BTF 25-4B, sharpen warfighting

readiness by training in conditions shaped by anti-access and area denial threats), where freedom of maneuver could be limited.

“We’re training for today’s modern warfare,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Alvarez, 345th Bomb Squadron commander. “There are challenging obstacles – whether on the ground, in the air and beyond – areas that may not allow freedom of maneuver. Ultimately, we are preparing to be resilient and postured for the future.”

By training under these conditions in this geographical area, U.S. and Allied forces enhance survivability, improve joint integration, and demonstrate the ability to operate freely and target effectively

in complex, high-threat airspace.

“We have the F-35, which is a multi-role fighter jet, which you might say is a jack-of-all-trades, master of none,” said Royal Norwegian Air Force Maj. Morgan, acting 332nd Squadron commander. “We are able to defend other aircraft, we are also able to drop weapons onto the ground. Whereas the B-1 is more specific and has long range and highspeed capabilities. Hopefully we are able to be there with the F-35 to assist in fulfilling the role of the B-1 and help by protecting them but also have their support in the air-to-surface portion of warfare training.”

The mission exercised how

345th EBS Airmen train with NATO Allies to find, fix, track, and target threats, a tactical process called F2T2, in real time to counter A2AD conditions.

“A2AD is like a protective layer an adversary puts around itself,” said Capt. Lane Musgrave, 345th EBS project officer. “They want us to stay outside that layer, and we want to be able to get inside it to employ our effects.”

He goes on to explain that’s what they’re here to train on.

“The B-1B Lancer can’t get close enough alone to poke a hole in that layer, but the F-35s can,” said Musgrave. “So, this Ally-led training with the Royal Norwegian Air Force is incredibly important.”

Training under NATO Ally leadership and preparing for shared challenges across the region builds lasting security. It reflects our commitment to strengthening relationships and reinforcing readiness through sustained cooperation.

“This training is vital—not only for refining our skills, tactics, and procedures, but also for strengthening our relationships with Allied partners,” said Alvarez. “It allows us to build familiarity, identify and address weaknesses, and enhance our overall proficiency. Ultimately, it makes us better, more capable personnel, and more adaptable as a force.”

A U.S. Air Force B­1B Lancer, assigned to the 345th Bomb Squadron, and two Royal Norwegian Air Force F­35 aircraft fly in formation during a Bomber Task Force Europe deployment, Aug. 14. Courtesy photo

U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron operations team stand in formation during a Bomber Task Force Europe deployment at Ørland Air Base, Norway, Aug. 20. We build lasting security by training under NATO Ally leadership and preparing for shared challenges across the region. Photo by Staff Sgt. Tambri Cason

B-1B Lancer conducts hot pit refuel at Lajes Field

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and ensure global strike readiness.

Air Base Group Public Affairs

A U.S. Air Force B­1B Lancer sits on the flightline at Lajes Field, Azores, Aug. 22. The bomber stopped for a hot pit refuel while supporting a Bomber Task Force Europe mission.

A U.S. Air Force B­1B Lancer undergoes a hot pit refuel at Lajes Field, Azores, Aug. 22. The mission highlights the 65th Air Base Group’s role in supporting Bomber Task Force Europe operations.

U.S. Air Force Airmen complete a hot pit refuel for a B­1B Lancer at Lajes Field, Azores, Aug. 22. Bomber Task Force Europe missions provide opportunities to train with NATO Allies

A U.S. Air Force B­1B Lancer sits on the flightline at Lajes Field, Azores, Aug. 22. Lajes provides critical support for transiting aircraft across the Atlantic.

A U.S. Air Force B­1B Lancer arrives at Lajes Field, Azores, Aug. 22. The 65th Air Base Group supported the aircraft with a hot pit refuel.

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 65th Air Base Group conduct a hot pit refuel for a B­1B Lancer at Lajes Field, Azores, Aug. 22. Hot pit refueling allows bombers to rapidly return to the skies.

Taking stings out of summer fun

by Konrad E Hayashi MD MPH TM Health.mil

Bees, with more than 25,000 species, have a critical role in nature, as well as commerce. They are responsible not just for honey, their winter food, but for pollinating food crops, as well as flowers.

Wasps and hornets are also important as they hunt down aphids, caterpillars, and other pests that destroy plants and flowers — including crops.

Epidemiology

For many, a bee, hornet, or wasp sting is just unpleasant; but for others, it can be fatal.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that more than 1,100 people were stung from 2000 to 2017; For about 62 people per year, it was fatal. The CDC reported the majority of deaths, about 80 percent, were males.

While estimates vary, the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology estimates that insect sting allergies (includes fire ants, etc.) affect 5 percent of the population.

Severe Cases

Sting reactions can range from mild reactions to severe.

Bees can only sting once, but hornets and wasps can sting repeatedly. A sting’s

usual effect is pain, swelling, and redness around the strike area. Sometimes, more swelling will develop over a day or two. The pain may take a couple of hours to resolve.

More severe reaction can involve hives, a lot of itching, difficulty breathing, throat and tongue swelling, rapid pulse, a drop in blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and even a change or loss of consciousness, which is called anaphylactic shock.

Treatment and Response

If you’re attacked by a bee, wasp or hornet, run inside or, if you can’t do that, go toward a shaded area.

You want to get away from where the stinging insect is and where more could congregate. Don’t swat at them as that can stimulate them to sting, and you’re spending your energy in the same area, not in running away.

Jumping into water may not work as some stinging insects will hover above the surface, waiting.

If you are stung by a bee, and you can see the stinger, remove the stinger using tweezers, your fingernails, or even the edge of a credit card.

Wash the affected area with soap and water to decrease risk of infection.

If you’re stung on an arm or leg, elevate it to decrease throbbing swelling, and apply ice as soon as you can, which will reduce pain,

swelling and inflammation.

You can put half, or even full-strength ammonia, onto the sting site. That seems to neutralize at least some of the venom.

Taking an antihistamine (e.g., diphenhydramine) can help, as can ibuprofen, and applying calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream.

Avoid scratching the site to avoid chance of infection.

According to the CDC, individuals who know they are allergic to stings and insect bites should carry epinephrine autoinjectors into areas there may be bees, wasps or hornets.

They should also tell family members and coworkers that they are allergic and how to inject the dose.

Remember, autoinjectors expire and should be kept out of extreme temperatures. Avoid storing them in your vehicle glove compartment. You should also consider wearing a medical alert bracelet.

Prevention

Besides the obvious recommendation of avoiding flying, stinging insect, there are some other precautions you can take.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends wearing lighter color clothing that covers the body, as well avoiding perfumed soaps, deodorants, and shampoos, cologne, or perfumes. Staying away from flowering plants (where flying insects look for nectar), and any discarded food also decreases risk.

For anyone who had a severe reaction, with or without anaphylaxis, your primary care manager may refer you to an allergist to confirm your allergies and potentially start you on desensitizing immunotherapy (allergy shots). That can greatly reduce or eliminate risk of life-threatening reactions to future stings.

We need bees, wasps, and hornets, but treat them with a healthy level of respect and be prepared.

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US Senate Committee on Appropriations professional staffers visit Coleman APS-2 worksite

Cameron Porter 405th Army Field Support BrigadeEurope & Africa

MANNHEIM – Two professional staff members from the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense, conducted a site visit and key leader engagement at the Coleman Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 worksite, recently.

Greeting U.S. Senate staff delegates Alexa Lorick and Kim Segura at the APS-2 worksite in Mannheim was the commander of Army Field Support Battalion-Germany, Lt. Col. Jon Neal. Also there to assist with questions and provide their expertise were Chief Warrant Officer 4 Harvey Alipio, Coleman’s senior ordnance maintenance warrant officer, and Arnoldo Montiel, Coleman’s director of supply, plus others.

According to an informational briefing provided to the 405th Army Field Support Brigade from AFSBn-Germany, the battalion commander hosted Lorick and Segura Aug. 13, along with several AFSBn-Germany employees and contractors from Coleman. Neal and the Coleman team provided Lorick and Segura with information on the APS-2 site’s historical and strategic significance, both for NATO and for U.S. Army Europe and Africa. They also gave Lorick and Segura insight into the operational capabilities of the site and current challenges, such as outdoor storage.

During the tour of the APS-2 site, Lorick and Segura observed maintenance operations on various tactical wheeled vehicles plus M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, M1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and more. The discussion between AFSBn-Germany and the Senate staffers highlighted the utilization of APS-2 equipment for rotations and exercises but also emphasized its importance in

maintaining Army readiness and supporting emergent requirements.

The Coleman APS-2 worksite is one of six APS-2 worksites in Europe. Besides Coleman, there is also an APS-2 worksite in Dülmen, Germany, under the mission command of AFSBn-Germany. Other APS-2 worksites located across Europe include Eygelshoven, Netherlands; Zutendaal, Belgium; Livorno, Italy; and Powidz, Poland.

Battalion Germany is one of four APS-2 battalions under the command and control of the 405th Army Field Support Brigade.

The 405th AFSB’s APS-2 program provides turn-key power projection packages ready to deploy at a moment’s notice while helping to reduce the amount of equipment needed from the deploying forces’ home stations.

APS-2 sites like Coleman help reduce deployment timelines, improve deterrence capabilities and provide additional combat power for contingency operations.

The 405th AFSB is the premier logistics integrator and synchronizer for U.S. European Command, enabling readiness solutions to ‘Support the Warrior’ by operationalizing U.S. Army Materiel Command capabilities and delivering readiness within the U.S. Army Europe and Africa areas of responsibility at the point of need.

The 405th AFSB is assigned to U.S. Army Sustainment Command and 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.

Army Lt. Col. Jon Neal, the commander of Army Field Support Battalion­ Germany, (left), briefs professional staff members Alexa Lorick and Kim Segura from the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense, outside one of the Coleman Army Prepositioned Stocks­2 facilities in Mannheim, Aug. 13.

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Chief Warrant Officer 4 Harvey Alipio, the senior ordnance maintenance warrant officer at the Coleman Army Prepositioned Stocks­2 worksite, (left), briefs professional staff members Alexa Lorick and Kim Segura from the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense, at the Coleman APS­2 worksite in Mannheim, Aug. 13. Courtesy photo

Vigilance first: USAG Rheinland-Pfalz drives Antiterrorism awareness in Germany’s most

complex footprint

August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month, and U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz is leading the fight in protecting the community and preserving combat power. Serving the largest population of U.S. citizens outside the continental United States, the garrison educates and trains Soldiers, civilians and communities to remain vigilant and be proactive against potential threats.

Antiterrorism awareness and training is not confined to one month. It’s a year-round priority, said Dennis Mathis, security specialist with USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security.

In July, the garrison Protection Team teamed up with the U.S. Air Force 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron, the 86th Security Forces Squadron from Ramstein Air Base and German Polizei to put its counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities to the test. The exercise focused on interagency communication and coordination during a realistic drone threat. Reflecting the Army’s proactive approach, the service is investing in and experimenting with emerging technology, in close partnership with industry, to stay ahead of evolving threats and maintain readiness for future challenges.

Mathis expressed the importance of constant vigilance. “We can never afford to let our guard down,” he said. “Complacency is the enemy, and we have to stay sharp.”

That same focus carried over into August, when the garrison led an enhanced protection exercise across its expansive and complex footprint that spans over 100 miles across from point to point and half as deep. Teams and agencies across the garrison synchronized efforts to detect and respond to threats and secure critical assets under increased security conditions, all while maintaining daily operations.

Soldiers, civilians, Air Force security forces and local German Polizei worked side by side to implement troop diversions, deploying barriers, manning access control points and vehicle checkpoints, conducting searches and reacting to simulated threats in real time with Quick Response Forces.

“This exercise is about more than procedures; it is about stress testing our systems, assessing ourselves and validating our ability to protect our communities when it matters,” said Maj. Gen. Michael Lalor, commanding general, 21st TSC, and senior responsible officer for USAG Rheinland-Pfalz.

“Our Soldiers, working alongside the garrison, joint and host nation partners displayed the expertise, adaptability and teamwork needed to accomplish the mission.”

With 26 geographically separated sites spread across Germany, securing the garrison’s footprint requires deliberate coordination, synchronization and teamwork from over 30 tenant units, agencies and supported communities.

Emily Roemer, garrison Antiterrorism Officer, emphasized the

importance of joint, combined planning and training to protect the safety and security of all communities within the garrison’s area of responsibility.

“These combined training events prove that when a threat comes, our people are ready,” said Roemer.

Roemer continues to amplify antiterrorism awareness to the broader community. During a live AFN Kaiserslautern radio interview, she explained why Antiterrorism Awareness Month matters and how every individual plays a role in preventing threats.

“Leaders must integrate antiterrorism into all planning and activities to protect missions and personnel by preventing attacks,” said Roemer. “Every member of the Army community shares responsibility for building and sustaining these protection programs.”

According to Michael Hawthorne, USAG RheinlandPfalz antiterrorism officer and recipient of the Lieutenant Colonel Ronald C. Francis Best Antiterrorism Program Manager Award for 2022, the garrison seeks to exceed Army standards in its approach to antiterrorism.

“Our program utilizes a forward-leaning approach by considering threats of the future as we assess the environment with the goal of being proactive rather than reactive when it comes to protecting our community,” he said.

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz’s award-win ning Anti terrorism

program ensures the garrison and supported communities are always prepared to prevent, respond and recover from any threat.

To learn more about USAG Rheinland-Pfalz’s DPTMS operations, visit https://home. army.mil/rheinland-pfalz/about/ directorates-support-offices/s357operations-dptms.

To report suspicious activities, call Military Police at 0611-143-541-

7007/7008, or submit a tip to Army CID Crime Tips at www.cid. army.mil/report-a-crime.html or through iSALUTE at https://www. usainscom.army.mil/isalute/. U.S. Army Garrison RheinlandPfalz advances the Department of Defense mission to achieve peace through strength as we serve, support and secure the total force community, enabling power projection for the European Theater.

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

Emily Roemer, antiterrorism officer with USAG Rheinland­Pfalz Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security amplifies antiterrorism awareness to the broader military community during a live AFN Kaiserslautern radio interview with Airman Ayden Worley, Aug. 20 at AFN Kaiserslautern on Vogelweh Air Station. She explains why Antiterrorism Awareness Month matters and how every individual plays a role in preventing threats.

NATO Allies put their drone defences to the test

Photos by North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO

U.S. and British troops test counter­drone tech in Poland during Project Flytrap, ensuring NATO forces are equipped to detect, track and disable drones on tomorrow’s battlefield.

Air Force Special Operations Wing conducts bilateral exercise in Romania

U.S. Special Operations Command Europe Department of Defense Public Affairs

U.S. special operations forces collaborated with Romanian allies during a bilateral exercise to boost NATO readiness in Europe through aerial drills at Boboc Air Base, Romania, July 11-25.

Romanian special operations forces, along with the 53rd Commando Battalion and the U.S. Air Force’s 352nd Special Operations Wing at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, U.K., worked to enhance joint operational capabilities through free-fall jumps, low-level flying, infiltration and exfiltration drills, and the establishment of ground refueling points.

“We’re working with their ground forces, rotary forces and fixed-wing forces,” said the mission commander for the 352nd SOW. “The big goal in this instance is helping the Romanians improve [air capabilities] and interoperability.”

Over the course of two weeks, the allied nations executed joint airdrops and infiltration scenarios across multiple landscapes. Over 500 Romanian jumpers conducted free-fall operations, supported by

U.S. MC-130J Commando II and Romanian C-27J Spartan aircraft. Concurrently, the Air Force’s 100th Air Refueling Wing established and operated ground refueling points in support of Romanian IAR-330 Puma helicopters.

A combined team of 10 Romanian and 15 U.S. aircrews demonstrated formation flying, lowlevel approaches, and short-field landing drills during day and nighttime operations, sharpening their ability to operate side by side in complex environments.

“As we look at what [U.S. Special Operations Command Europe], NATO and our allies are doing, I think we’re learning it’s good to have friends in a lot of places,” the mission commander said.

Exercises like this continue to strengthen joint capabilities through unity, readiness and trust, enabling allies to respond quickly and effectively in times of crisis.

“We’ve been training, we’ve standardized our tactics. It makes it easier if a conflict ever comes up,” he said. “It makes us more effective, because then you have the might of multiple countries going at one enemy or one problem set.”

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Romanian special operations forces exit an MC­130J Commando II, operated by the Air Force’s 352nd Special Operations Wing, as part of a bilateral exercise in Bucharest, Romania, July 13. The 352nd SOW worked alongside Romanian allies, enhancing joint capabilities through free ­fall jumps, low­level flights, infiltration and exfiltration drills, and establishing a mobile aviation refueling site.

Photos by Army Staff Sgt. Reece Heck

An Air Force refueling point specialist assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing prepares to refuel an IAR­330 Puma operated by Romanian special operations forces as part of a bilateral exercise in Bucharest, Romania, July 16.

Romanian special operations forces prepare to board an MC­130J Commando II, operated by the Air Force’s 352nd Special Operations Wing, as part of a bilateral exercise in Bucharest, Romania, July 15.

UNTERWEGS

KERWE (VILLAGE FESTS)

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER

Alsenborn Sep. 5, Ramstein: Sep. 19 – 23, Kottweiler-Schwanden: Sep. 19 – 22, Reuschbach: Oct. 3 – 6, Spesbach: Oct. 3-6, Steinwenden: Oct. 10 – 13, Hütschenhausen: Oct. 18 -20. Also watch for signs and posters in your individual towns.

HISTORICAL CITY WALK IN ENGLISH

SEP. 1, 3 – 4:30 P.M., TOURIST INFO, KAISERSLAUTERN

The walking-tour in the downtown area highlights interesting historical and present-day facts about the more than 750-year-old Barbarossa city. Please note that the tour does not include the underground tunnels. A registration is required per mail to Touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de or phone +49 (0)631 365 2316..

TIME TRAVEL - EXPERIENCE HISTORYVR TOUR INTO THE MIDDLE AGES

SEP. 1, 2.30/4.30 P.M., CITY CENTER, OTTERBERG

Experience a “Time Travel” tour, a unique experience that brings history to life in a fascinating way. Participants are enthusiastic about this incomparable journey through time, which combines tradition and modernity in a unique way. The last English tour will take place Oct. 18. Time Travel - experience history with all your senses on your special holiday. Bookable online at https://www. otterbach-otterberg.de/tourismus-freizeit/gaestefuehrungen/time-travel/

BARBAROSSA-FEST “SWINGING LAUTERN”

SEP. 4 – 6, PEDESTRIAN ZONE, KAISERSLAUTERN

Three Swinging Days in the City! Live entertainment on stages and squares, as well as marching bands in the pedestrian zone. Shop while enjoying jazz, swing, blues, boogie, salsa, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll. Experience a first-class program with regional and international bands on several stages, plus other events and activities from the business community. Marching bands will ensure a great atmosphere and fun in the pedestrian zone! Complete program to be announced soon.

COUNT PALATINATE HALL AND THE SUBTERRANEAN TUNNELS

SEP. 6, 11:15 A.M., TOURIST INFO, KAISERSLAUTERN

The tour starts in the Count Palatinate Hall of the former Casimir Castle, where official receptions of the city are held today. Afterwards you descend into the subterranean tunnels. These passages, which are approx. 70 m long, illustrate the history of Kaiserslautern. A registration is required per mail to Touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de or phone +49 (0)631 365 2316.

LEGO EXHBITION

SEP. 6 - 7, 10:00 A.M. – 5 P.M., STADTHALLE, LANDSTUHL

We are all familiar with the colorful, plastic building bricks that fascinate young children and adults alike. Youngsters love discovering their creativity with simple blocks, adolescents may enjoy constructing complex technical structures, while artists might even make a living out of reconstructing famous buildings of the world. The

story of the colorful bricks begins with the birth of Ole Kirk Christiansen in April 1891 in Omvraa Mark, Denmark. As one of 13 children in a poor farming family, he was fascinated by woodworks and became a carpenter, and more by accident than intention, he created the colorful blocks that come in all shapes, colors and sizes. Since 1958 more than 400 billion LEGO bricks have been produced. The tallest structure built with the interlocking plastic bricks measured 35.05 meters (114 ft 11 in) and was achieved by Lego Italia in Milan, Italy, in 2015. Come out and see what the world of LEGO has to offer!

TAG DER OFFENEN TÜR (OPEN HOUSE)

SEP. 7, 10 A.M., MAIN FIRE STATION, PARISERSTRASSE, KAISERSLAUTERN

The professional fire department, the volunteer fire department, the youth fire department, and the volunteer emergency response workers would like to introduce interested citizens to the diversity of their work and provide insight into the world of fire and emergency response. Under the motto “Handson Fire Department,” a diverse program awaits you, featuring an extensive vehicle and technology display, a variety of hands-on activities for all ages, and a wide range of food and beverages.

MEET AND CONNECT, FAMILY FEST OF CULTURES

SEP. 13, 11 A.M. – 6 P.M., SPORTHEIM, BRUCHMÜHLBACH-MIESAU

Meet and connect stands for encounter, exchange and community with a special focus on GermanAmerican friendship, cultural diversity and a strong sense of togetherness in our region. Activities include an artisan market, a food mile and food truck, a commercial exhibit, live music, a kid’s zone, a soccer tournament, performances and hands-on activities. Come out and show your spirit!

LAUTRER OKTOBERFEST

SEP. 19 – OCT. 12, OPEL KREISEL PARKPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN-WEST

Kaiserslautern is hosting an Oktoberfest for the first time. It will offer typical beer fest attractions, special family days and all proceeds will go to charity organizations. If you can’t make it to Munich, try out the “light version” right in the KMC.

OKTOBERFEST

SEP. 20 – OCT. 5, THERESIENWIESE, MUNICH

Don’t miss out on the one and only, largest beer festival in the world. It draws over 6 million visitors a year, has fun rides, music in the tents and, of course, lots of beer!

CANNSTADTER WASEN

SEP. 26 – OCT. 12. FAIRGROUNDS, BAD

CANNSTADT (STUTTGART)

The volksfest is somewhat smaller than Oktoberfest in Munich, but draws up to 4 million visitors. It will be celebrated for the 178th time this year and offers fun and music, rides and attractions for the whole family.

6TH KAISERS LAUTERN 7-MILE RUN

Sep. 28, TSG Club Area, Hermann-Löns-Str. 25, 67663 Kaiserslautern

The TSG 1861 Kaiserslautern e.V. invites all run-

ners, joggers and recreational athletes to take part in the 6th Kaiserslautern 7-mile run or the shorter 4-mile route. Starting time: 10.00 a.m. for the 7-mile route // 10.25 a.m. for the 4-mile route. Online pre-registrations are possible until September 29th on the webpage: https://7meilentrail.github.io/anmeldung.html; Registration is also possible on the race day from 8.30 a.m to 9.30 a.m.; Start number pick-up on the race day between 8.30 a.m to 9.30 a.m.; Entry fee: €12 (7 miles) €6 (4 miles) per runner, to be paid in cash. Catering, award ceremony, locker rooms and showers are also in the TSG Club Area. Dogs are not allowed! More information: https://7meilentrail.github.io/english.html

DAY OF GERMAN REUNIFICATION

OCT. 3 – GERMAN NATIONAL HOLIDAY Friday, Oct 3, marks the 35th anniversary of German reunification. All stores and public offices will be closed to observe the holiday.

KESCHDEFESCHD

(CHESTNUT FESTIVAL)

OCT. 3-5, ANNWEILER/TRIFELS

Chestnuts, chestnuts and even more chestnuts! The Keschdefeschd is a must-see and taste for all fans of the fruit and go nuts! Local vendors will offer dishes and products from and with chestnuts, such as sweet and savory variations, chestnut cream, chestnut liqueur, chestnut honey, chestnut flatbread, chestnut mustard and chestnut bread. And, if that’s not nutty enough, march up the hill to visit Trifels Castle, where English King Richard the Lion Heart was held captive in the late 12th century.

BAUERNMARKT (FARMERS’ MARKET)

OCT. 5, MARKET SQUARE, RAMSTEIN

Enjoy a typical farmers’ market with fresh produce from the local area. Shops will be open on Sunday to stroll and get into the swing of colorful fall.

WEINFESTE (WINE FESTS)

VARIOUS DATES/LOCATIONS

August marks the beginning of wine fests and other colorful and exciting activities in the Palatinate region. Venture out and enjoy some wine, Federweisser, or grape juice with Zwiebelkuchen und experience the Palatinate in its most fascinating and bustling season. Some events take place later in the season and run almost up to November.

Upcoming Fests:

Binger Winzerfest: Aug. 29 – Sep. 8

Mainzer Weinmarkt: Sep. 4 – 7

Bernkastel­Kues­Weinfest Mittelmosel: Sep. 4 – 8

Bad Dürkheim Wurstmarkt: Sep. 12 – 16, 19 – 21

Weinlesefest Neustadt: Sep. 26 – Oct. 13

Neuer Wein an der Römerkelter (Bad Dürkheim): Sep. 27 – Oct. 6.

Herbstmarkt mit Weindorf in Landau: Sep. 7 – 16

Rotweinfest Ingelheim: Sep. 27 – Oct. 5

OKTOBERKERWE

OCT. 17 - 27, MESSEPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN

Visit the largest fair in the region and enjoy turbulent rides and live music in several tents. Food, beverages, games, sweets and fun for the whole family. The fair will end with fireworks on Monday, Oct. 27 at about 9:30 p.m.

HERBSTMESSE (AUTUMN FAIR)

OCT 24 – NOV. 2, FESTPLATZ, SPEYER

The festival site will transform into a colorful trade fair hustle and bustle. In addition to the large number of rides, visitors can expect a wealth of culinary offerings. Experience a family-friendly ride on the Ferris wheel. The round rides and automatic scooter offer driving fun for young and old. If you’re looking for a thrill, try a ride on the high-rise attraction. In addition to numerous booths that make children’s hearts beat faster, an amusement facility will ensure lots of fun and a good mood. There are also many opportunities to put your skills to the test at the many ball/dart throwing, lottery and ring throwing booths or with fishing games and shooting carts. Beer gardens and snack bars invite you to linger. For dessert, there are sweets, ice cream and crepe carts with plenty of options for snacking.

HALLOWEEN AT BURG SATZVEY

OCT. 25, 3:00 P.M./6:00 P.M., CASTLE SATZVEY, MECHERNICH/EIFEL

Ghostly creatures will crawl out of every corner of the extensive castle grounds and terrify anyone who approaches. A particular horror highlight is the course of terror in the dark castle park - definitely not for the faint-hearted! This year a new child-friendly program for families will start at 3:00 p.m. Those who stay longer can go into the castle park from 5:00 p.m. But be careful, dark figures and monsters will soon be leaving their hiding places. From 6:00 p.m. the spooky ferryman will silently greet his guests on the castle lake – goory figures will terrify many a visitor. Who dares to enter the castle courtyard, which lies eerily in the twilight? A course of terror awaits the particularly brave. Those who dare can go in, but will you be able to get out again? The entrance opens at 7:00 p.m., while the disco starts at 10:00 p.m. Costumes are welcome! Details: https://www.burgsatzvey.de/veranstaltungen/halloween-2025-1/

TIME CHANGE

OCT. 26, 2:00 A.M., GERMANY/EUROPE-WIDE

Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour to regular Central European Time.

WENDELINISMARKT (FALL MARKET)

OCT. 26, MARKET SQUARE, RAMSTEIN

Enjoy a colorful market, meet new friends and neighbors, entertainment and shopping on Sunday.

ALLERHEILIGEN (ALL SAINTS‘ DAY)

NOV. 1, PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN RHEINLANDPFALZ/SAARLAND

Saturday, Nov 1, is a public holiday with a religious background. All stores and offices will be closed to observe the occasion in Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Please note that there is no holiday in Hessen and Berlin. The northern states and Hessen observe Reformation Day on Friday, Oct 31 as a public holiday.

Photo by Piotr Krzeslak/Shutterstock.com

ABC IN KMC: Chilly Challenge

by Gina Hutchins-Inman 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

This year the summer hasn’t been as hot as meteorologists had expected, but if you’re in for a real deep freeze, at -70° C (-94° F), join us on an exciting trip to the seventh continent!

This week we will take you on a blood chilling journey with a historic landing on Ross Island, Antarctica, about 16,700 kilometers (10,400 miles) away from the Kaiserslautern American Community. The author of this article met Master Sergeant (R) Lawrence Page on a recent trip to Antarctica. Page is familiar with the Kaiserslautern Military Community, loves Nanstein Castle in Landstuhl and was eager to share his story about an extraordinary mission during his military career.

Since 1956 the United States has carried out supply missions to Antarctica under the code name “Operation Deep Freeze.” The missions have ensured a continuous U.S. presence in Antarctica and safeguarded supplying researchers with equipment and needed resources, mainly at McMurdo station.

McMurdo Station is a coastal station at the southern tip of Ross Island, about 3,864 km (2,415 miles) south of Christchurch, New Zealand, and 1,360 km (850 miles) north of the South Pole. It is the largest scientific research station and up to 1,200 scientists are on site in the summer months. During the harsh winter when temperatures go down to -62° Celsius (-81° Fahrenheit) accompanied by fierce winds, the population goes down to about 200 people. And, this is where our icy story sets in late August 2007.

The 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from McChord Air Force Base,

had to be met, paperwork coordinated, emails needed to be sent, and weather conditions had to be evaluated before the mission could be launched. Meanwhile the Pegasus White Ice Runway had been partially disassembled and needed to be put back in place, while air traffic controllers and forecasters also had to be on stand-by and prepared for a quick turnaround under unfavorable circumstances.

The pilots and flight crew were soon ready to head out on a bold venture together with two critical care nurses and three medical technicians, all trained to provide basic care all the way up to advanced life support care. According to record, the patient was in very critical, although not in life-threatening situation, but urgently needed surgery within 48 hours.

The C-17 Globemaster III quickly transformed into a mixed cargo and patient transport aircraft, while the medical team prepared and checked their equipment for the patient pickup in icy terrain. Two snow caterpillars that couldn’t be delivered on the last regular flight were loaded for practical reasons and as an example of multi-purpose mission planning.

On the second approach the clouds lifted and the blowing snow stopped allowing the Globemaster to safely land on the icy runway. While on the ground engines one and four were left on high idle and engines two and three at normal idle to avoid freezing and preventing the aircraft from being stranded. Then, immediately it was all hands on deck and the complete team, flight crew, ground support and medics, sprang into action with the precision of a Swiss watch. The snow cats were unloaded, the medics met and comforted the patient, carefully boarded him and pre-flight checks were carried out — with almost everything happening simultaneously. Just short of 25 minutes later the aircraft was back in the air while the clouds returned, and the whipping wind picked up again.

Page recalls that the patient was in surgery in Christchurch before the flight and medical crew finished their debriefing and were back to their billets. It was a good outcome for the patient and led to his full recovery thanks to the dedicated and exemplary team spirit.

Washington, had just completed its routine winter fly-in missions and was preparing to depart Christchurch to Washington when the crew was requested to stay for an additional 24 hours for an unplanned special mission. An urgent aeromedical evacuation of a patient in critical condition in the deepest of winter.

As with all missions, first requirements

MSgt. Lawrence Page, one of the three medical technicians on board, recalls that after a six-hour flight from Christchurch, the aircraft attempted to land under blizzardlike conditions. The weather forecasted that the aircraft would be unable to touch ground at nearly zero-visibility, and the whole team on board knew that it was in for a chilly challenge.

Aeromedical evacuation has global reach regardless of location, and medical needs can be met as fast as the aircraft can get there. We’ll never know if one of us will need unexpected medical support one day, even if it is at the end of the world. The 18th anniversary of this mission Aug. 28, 2025, is literally only the “tip of the iceberg” considering the thousands of aeromedical evacuation missions having taken place since then and will continue in the future.

Master Sgt. Lawrence Page and Master Sgt. Howard Halter set up medical equipment on a C­17 Globemaster III before taking off from Christchurch, New Zealand, on a medical evacuation mission to Antarctica Aug. 28, 2007. The Airmen are from the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Wash. U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo

A patient is helped on to C­17 Globemaster III at Pegasus White Ice Runway, Antarctica, Aug. 28, 2007.

U.S. Army Pfc. Nadia Frisbee, a patriot launching station enhanced operator/maintainer, assigned to 5­7 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, representing 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, draws her sector of fire during day two of the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition on U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria in Grafenwoehr, Aug. 21. Best Squad Competitions are opportunities for units to showcase their toughest soldiers in competition utilizing events based on physical, technical, and tactical abilities under stress and fatigue. Winners of this competition will advance to compete in the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition. Photos by

Best squad competition

Pvt. Kadence Connors, 21st Theater Sustainment Command

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 4­2 Cavalry Regiment, representing 5th Corps, patrol during day five of the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition on U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria in Grafenwoehr, Aug. 24.

United States Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition Army Garrison Bavaria in Grafenwoehr, Aug. 20.

Best squad competition

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Shane Hope, an explosive ordnance disposal team leader assigned to the 702nd Ordnance Company 18th Military Police Brigade, records details for his mission during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Aug. 24. Teams from across the command competed in events that tested tactical proficiency, communication, and cohesion.

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Tanisha Karn, 18th Military Police Brigade

competitors prior to taking the army fitness test on day one of the competition on U.S.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Rudy Miranda, a motor transport operator, assigned to the 16th Sustainment Brigade, representing the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, receives operation orders as part of phase two of the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition on U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria in Grafenwoehr, Aug. 23.

U.S. Army Soldiers participating in the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition participate in a 12­mile ruck march on day four of the U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria in Grafenwoehr, Aug. 23.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

RECURRING EVENTS

Dog Obedience Training

Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation

has dog obedience training starting at eight-weeks of age held Saturdays at the Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation Motor Pool, Bldg. 2902 on Pulaski Barracks. Classes are one hour, with time slots between 9 a.m. to noon depending on the size of the dog. Cost is $15 per dog. This fee must be paid in advance by close of business Friday either in person at Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation or by calling 4934117 or 0631-3406-4117. For more information, visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

SKIES Gymnastics

Enrollment is now open for SKIES Unlimited gymnastics for ages 1 to 18 in the Kaiserslautern Community. Visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com and click on the WebTrac link for class times, dates and fees by age group. Open to all ID card holders from all branches of service. For more information and to register, visit Parent Central Services, Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, or call 5419065/ 9066/ 9067 or 0611 143 541 9065/ 9066/ 9067.

SOS Survivor Support Group

The Army Community Service Survivor Outreach Services hosts a SOS Survivor Support Group second Thursday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m. in Building 3820 (next to the Thrift Shop), second floor conference room on Landstuhl Post. Registration is required and must be done by 2 p.m. the day of the meeting by calling the ACS front desk at 531-2863/2851 or 0611-143-531-2863/2851. This is an ongoing monthly support group for surviving family members of deceased active duty service members.

Latin Nights at the Rheinlander!

The last Friday of the month is Latin Night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., in the ballroom of the Rheinlander Community Club, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks. The Salsa Band Borinkuba will perform live several Latin music favorites, such as Salsa, Merengue and Bachata. Food is available from 8 to 11 p.m. This event is for those 18 and older, who are I.D. card holders. No cover charge. For details, call the Rheinlander Community Club at 5312887 or 0611-143-531-2887.

Thursday Night Comedy Show

Described by the International Comedy Club as “one of the best comedy writers in Ireland, Ger Staunton headlines the Thursday Comedy Show Sep. 18 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Feature Comedians are Sharon Em, who is an Amsterdam-based Irish Comedian, and Martin Angolo, who is an award-winning Irish comedian. Keeping with the Irish lineup is local comedian and a “wee lass” from Alaska, Erin Crouch will be hosting the show. This is an 18+ event. Doors open at 7 p.m., tickets are $15 at the door. Payment can be made with credit and debit cards or U.S dollars. Euros are not accepted. Customers can reserve seating for $12 a person when they call 541-9100 or 0611-143-541-9100 from Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Landstuhl CYS Job Fair

Interested in making a difference for our children in the community? Child & Youth Services will host an in-person job fair Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Landstuhl Youth Center, Bldg. 93812 on Landstuhl Post. CYS is hiring Child & Youth Program Assistants for locations in Miesau, Landstuhl, Kleber and Sembach. Attendees are strongly encouraged to apply via the official job listing on USAJobs.gov — local HR representatives will be on site to assist with the online application and answer any questions. Applicants should also bring résumés, passports, social security cards, immunization records and three references. To request a preemployment packet or ask questions, email hayvadna.l.paolucci.naf@army.mil. For more information, call 541-9095 or 0611143-541-9095, or visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

Army Community Service Job Fair

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Army Community Service is hosting a Job Fair Sep. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. This is a job fair where ID card holders will be able to network with more than 25 Government Agencies and Contractors with positions to fill, such as AAFES, DeCA, Stars and Stripes and many more. Job seekers will need to bring their Résumés and References. Dress attire will be business casual. Active-duty members are welcome to wear OCPs. For more information, call 541-9000 or 0611-

143-541-9000 or visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

NFL Europe 2025 Tickets

Available for Eligible Patrons

Tickets for the 2025 NFL Europe games are now available through Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), offering fans a chance to experience live NFL action across major European cities, including Dublin and Madrid. Games will be held from Sept. 28 through Nov. 16, with limited tickets offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Ticket sales will be exclusive to service members from Aug. 25 to Aug. 29. Starting Sept. 2, all eligible MWR patrons may purchase tickets. The reservation deadline is 14 days prior to each game, except for Dublin, which requires reservations five days in advance. Reservations can be made by calling DSN: 54 GO NFL (544-6635), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Find locations, seating availability and how to reserve at baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

NFL Sundays at Baumholder Warrior Zone

Baumholder Warrior Zone will host weekly NFL viewing events every Sunday from Sep. 7, through Jan. 4, 2026. The gatherings run from 6 to 10 p.m. at Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. Service members and community members are invited to wear their favorite team gear and cheer on the road to the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, Calif. For details, call 531-2912 or 0611-143-531-2912

Soccer Start Smart Registration Start Smart Soccer enrollments for Landstuhl is now to Aug. 29 or when slots are full. The cost is $30. Start Smart is a parent/child interactive program for 3–4-year-olds, led by a Sports/Fitness Specialist. Start Smart teaches children the skills they need to play organized sports in a FUN, non-competitive environment over the course of six 45-minute sessions. Sessions are offered at 3 p.m. on Sep. 2 to 4, Sep. 9 to 11, Sep. 30 to Oct. 2, and Oct. 7 to 9 on Landstuhl Post. For more information and to register, call Parent Central Services, ROB, Bldg. 162, at 541-9065/ 9066/ 9067 or 0611 143 541 9065/ 9066/ 9067.

Rolling Hills Commander’s Cup

Registration for the Rolling Hills Commander’s Cup is now until Aug. 29. This 18-hole Commander’s Cup tournament is on Aug. 29 at the Rolling

Hills Golf Course, Bldg. 8888 on Wetzel Kaserne in Baumholder. Compete for the coveted USAG-Rheinland Pfalz Commander’s Cup Trophy. This is a team event - 4-Person, Scramble Format. Prizes for Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin and Longest Putt. The winning team will have their Team name engraved on the Trophy that will be on display in the Rolling Hills Pro Shop. Shotgun start is 10 a.m. Cost is $45, and includes cart and green fees, and meal ticket. Meet your commander and play for a chance to win a trophy and engraved plaque in a pro shop. Details at baumholder.armymwr.com.

Landstuhl Center Clubs

The Landstuhl Youth Center offers a dynamic lineup of Boys and Girls Club of America clubs for students in grades 6 through 12, with engaging opportunities in leadership, creativity and academic support. Located in Building 93812 on Landstuhl Post, the center fosters an environment where you can be whoever you want to be. From chess and robotics to Dungeons and Dragons and Smart Girls, each afternoon brings space for hands-on fun and growth. They call it attitude; we call it Teen Spirit — something you’ll find in every club. For more details, call 5419140/9159 or 0611-143-541-9140/9159, or email RLPLYC@army.mil or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Landstuhl Center Programs

At the Landstuhl Youth Center, students in grades 6 through 12 are invited to explore after-school experiences where they can be whoever they want to be. Located in building 93812 on Landstuhl Post, the center champions teen spirit and celebrates individuality through activities in fine arts, technology, sports and more. Each program is designed to foster personal growth and leadership in an engaging, inclusive setting. All sessions are held Monday through Friday, offering a lively space for self-expression and discovery. For more information, call 541-9140/9159 or 0611-143-5419140/9159 or email RLPLYC@army.mil or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Volunteer Youth Sports Coaches

Volunteer youth sports coaches are needed for the Baumholder Youth Sports fall season. Coaches are needed for soccer, cheer, archery, bowling, volleyball, golf and flag football, ages 5-15. Benefits include: Volunteer hours toward awards and promotion, own children enrolled & receive up to 100% discount on sports fee, earn signature Baumholder sports swag gear, and have a positive impact on community and the mission. Call the youth sports and fitness office, located on Wetzel Kaserne bldg. 8876, at 531-3218 or 0611-143-531-3218 to begin your volunteer coaching journey.

Free Dance Lessons at Armstrong’s Club

New open sessions of free beginner dance lessons are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. The focus is on Country Two Step, Swing and Line Dance. Ten other styles are also available upon request. No experience necessary. Each session is in a start-to-finish format. Beginners welcome at the start of each new session! New sessions: Now to Sep. 10; Sep. 17 to Oct. 29, and Nov. 5 to Dec. 17. For more information, call the Armstrong’s Club at 541-9115 or 0611-143-541-9115.

Freaky Tiki “Summerween”

Baumholder Warrior Zone will host its Freaky Tiki “Summerween” celebration Aug. 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. Open to those 18 and older, the $5 entry includes themed festivities, a sangria and a novelty coconut cup (while supplies last). Cashless payment only. Participants are invited to showcase their Limbo, Hula, and Coconut “Smoochie” Challenge skills, with costumes — Halloween or Hawaiian — strongly encouraged. For details, call 531-2912 or 061-143-531-2912.

Weekly Bike Rides with Outdoor Recreation

Baumholder Outdoor Recreation is offering “It’s almost Friday! Come ride with Outdoor Recreation” bike rides from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays happening now to Aug. 31. Trips depart and return at Baumholder Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 8167 on Smith Barracks. Cost is $5 to rent a standard bike or $10 for an E-Bike. It is free if you bring your own bike. If you are registered for the IMCOM Bike Challenge, this ride is a great opportunity to earn miles or KMs toward your 1000KM! For more information, call Baumholder ODR at 531-3401 or 0611143-531-3401, or visit baumholder. armymwr.com.

Summer Kids Bowl Free

“Kids Bowl Free” is back for the summer, and is now to Aug. 31, at the Strikers Bowling Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Registered children receive certificates to bowl two free games per day on Tuesday to Friday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Receive the free bowling passes by registering children online at https://www.kidsbowlfree.com. For details, call the bowling center at 5312831 or 0611-143-531-2831.

Yoga Chakra-Flow Course

Registration for the Yoga Chakra-Flow Course is now until Sep. 3. The course is held Sep. 5, 12 & 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 8220 on Smith Barracks. Cost is $50. Preregistration is required and must be done online only via WebTrac. Details, call 5312836 or 0611-143-531-2836.

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Guard Members prevent potential knife attack at DC Metro station

by Army Spc. Sherald McAulay Department of Defense

Two members of the District of Columbia National Guard alerted local law enforcement to a potentially life-threatening situation involving a man brandishing a knife and threatening another man at the Waterfront Metro station in Washington, Aug. 18.

Army Spc. Tra’shwn Parham and Army Capt. Giho Yang were patrolling the metro station as part of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, Joint Task Force District of Columbia, when Parham said she saw and overheard the man brandishing the knife and making verbal threats. She said she immediately called the D.C.

Metropolitan Police Department, which responded to the incident.

“We showed our presence and then made sure that citizens around that area were safe. To do that, we had to partner up and communicate with the law enforcement officers that were nearby, making sure that we had eyes and ears on the situation to keep everyone safe,” Yang said.

Parham added that other people thanked them and said their presence made them feel safe.

Guard members are continuing patrols as part of task force operations to support local and federal law enforcement partners in safeguarding property and ensuring the continuity of government functions.

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

District of Columbia National Guardsmen assigned to the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force provide security near the Smithsonian Metro station in Washington, Aug. 19. The task force comprises about 800 National Guardsmen, who perform crowd management, presence patrols and perimeter control in support of federal and local law enforcement. Photo by Army Spc. Giselle Gonzalez

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KTown next to City Park:Warm & Cozy Top-Floor Apartment in Historic BuildingLongterm Rental, 2bd, 2bth, 140sqm, BIK, liv, balcony, laundry, pets allowed, available 21 Mai 2025, Housing Approved, €1950 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@premrealestate.com

Saarbrücker Str. 85a (B 40) 66849 Landstuhl

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• Exotic pets

• X-ray, ultrasound

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Kaiserslautern, 2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 92sqm, BIK, balcony/terrace, pets allowed, available 26 Mai 2025, Housing Approved, €1250 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@premrealestate.com

Niedermohr, 2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 180sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, cats allowed, available 1 Aug. 2025, Housing Approved, €1500 +utl, call +4915759462674, Oliver@csendes.de

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Mackenbach, 3bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 114sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv, balcony/terrace, laundry, no pets, available 15 Aug. 2025, Housing Approved, €890 +utl, j.breh merstork@kabelmail.de

3bd, 2.5bth, Apartment, 199sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, pets allowed, available 25 Juli 2025, Housing Approved, €1.250 +utl, call 49-179-4768717, juergen_mueller@mail.de

3bd, 2bth, Apartment, 120sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv, balcony/terrace, laundry, no pets, available 31 Juli 2025, Housing Approved, €1500 +utl, call +4963719809003, immobilien.hv@grenzstein.de

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3bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 115sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, no pets, available 4 Aug. 2025, Housing Approved, €1050 +utl, call +49 176 61190673, stork.h@freenet.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

KTown City Park Apartment Ground Floor, 3bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 154sqm, BIK, liv, balcony/terrace, laundry, pets allowed, available June 2025, Housing Approved, €2350 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@ prem-realestate.com

Large renovated apt in Enkenbach, 3bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 200sqm, BIK, balcony/ terrace, pets allowed, available 1 July 2025, Housing Approved, €1850 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-realestate.com

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Ramstein-Miesenbach, 3bd, 2bth, Apartment, 120sqm, no pets, available 15 Juli 2025, Housing Approved, €1850 +utl, call +4963719809003, immobilien.hv@grenz stein.de

Single Family House in Otterbach, 3 bed, 2 bath, Guest-WC, Terrace, 152 sq meters, Energy passport: Gas, Bj. 1986, 173,4 kWh/ (sqma) EEK F, Bedarfsausweis. Price €354000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.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

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/(sqma) EEK F, Bedarfsausweis. Price €165000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 9110, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de

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Obernheim-Kirchenarnbach, 3bd, 4bth, House, 180sqm, BIK, din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, private garage, no pets, available 28 Juli 2025, Housing Approved, €399000 +utl, tflores315@ gmail.com

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/(sqma) EEK C, Bedarfsausweis. Price €369000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 9110, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de

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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

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/(sqma) EEK F, Bedarfsausweis. Price €250000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, EMail: immo@ksk-kusel.de

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5.0bd, 2.0bth, House, 215sqm, no pets, available 15 Sep. 2025, Housing Approved, €1450 +utl, call 0179-1297526, strawisa9123@gmx.de

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Ruthweiler, 6bd, 4bth, Multi-Family House, 1580sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, finished basement, private garage, pets allowed, available 15 Maerz 2025, €2190 +utl, vivaladeco@icloud.com

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4bd, 1.5bth, House, 167sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, no pets, available 15 Juni 2025, Housing Approved, €1600 +utl, call 01634701922, susanne_jung@gmx.de

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Ramstein Enlisted Spouses’ Association

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Renting an apartment...with no kitchen!

By The Find-It-Guide.com

I remember looking for a place to live when I first arrived in Germany and coming across a bizarre occurance on more than one occasion. What was odd wasn’t that everything was in metric (it was!) and it wasn’t that all the rooms were separated off with closing doors (they were, including living rooms). It was that some of the places I saw had no kitchen!

If you have ever put in some serious time in the housing market in Germany, you possibly have come across places with the kitchen missing. If you haven’t come across this yet, consider yourself lucky. That means you probably found a place to live rather quickly and were not subject to loving everything about the house/apartment...except for the fact it had no kitchen.

As Americans, we would never run into this strange occurrence in the states, probably because the reason we rent a house is because we don’t own any part of an apartment. We need a place to live with all the amenities, including a sink!

I have asked many of our German hosts why this is a thing. It seems many Deutschers actually like this! One friend brought up a good point when he explained it to me.

“When I moved into a flat, it was the perfect location and the price was right. Unfortunately, the landlord hadn’t updated it in about 30 years and the kitchen was the ugliest pea-green you have ever seen.” He went on to say “one of the best ways to have a nice modern place is to actually update it yourself!”

I asked what you do with the kitchen when you move and the next place is a different size? “No problem. There is actually like a black market for kitchens where you can almost find every size of used kitchen you want to buy or sell.”

So what else might “move with the owner” in Germany? It is often likely that the light fixtures move with an owner or renter, but that depends on what the situation is. In extreme cases, it is possible some people take floors with them!

In areas around the military installations, a bit more of the American culture has rubbed off on the local population, so it is likely that these types of cases are more rare than they used to be. If you do run into this type of situation though, you may want to see it as a positive. This could be your opportunity to have the kitchen you have always wanted. And then get paid for it when you sell it to someone that needs it when you move!

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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!

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2019 Dacia Jogger Expression 7 Seater, EU, $21,999 (DE8889). 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!

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 Audi Q2 35 TFSI Sport, EU, 7 speed S Tronic, $24,999 (DEN8708). 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 Ford Escape S, SUV, Front, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $17,999 (DE9015). 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!

2020 Ford Focus Hatchback- EU Spec, EU Spec, Diesel, Automatic, $18,995 (V-0247). 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 Mitsubishi Outlander SE, SUV, Front, CVT, $17,999 (DE8974). 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 Volkswagen T-Roc Style Team, EU, $22,999 (DEN8557). 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!

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2020 Nissan Murano Platinum AWD, SUV, AWD/4WD, 7-Speed Shiftable CVT, $26,499 (DE8935). 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!

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2021 BMW 2 Series 228i xDrive Gran Coupe M-Sport, Sedan / Saloon, AWD/4WD, 8Speed Shiftable Automatic, $34,999 (DE8754). 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!

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2021 BMW X3 M40i xDrive, AWD/4WD, Gas, Automatic, $39,995 (G53668). 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!

2021 Ford Focus Turnier &- EU Spec, EU Spec, Diesel, Automatic, $16,495 (V-0249). 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!

2021 Ford Focus Wagen- EU Spec, EU Spec, Diesel, Automatic, $15,995 (V-0250).

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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 4x4, AWD/4WD, Automatic, $70,179 (104398) 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 Kia Rio GT Line, EU, $20,999 (DE8621). 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 Volkswagen T-Cross Style GT Package, EU, $23,999 (DEN8533). 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 Volkswagen T-Cross Style, EU, $23,999 (DEN8470). 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 Volkswagen Touran Comfortline Plus, Apple Car Play, Heated Seats, EU, $26,997 (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 Style, EU, $24,499 (DE8668). 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!

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Navy Reservist achieves dream of becoming an NFL cheerleader

By Tyler Grimes Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville

As the NFL prepares to launch another exciting season, one Navy Reserve sailor is preparing for her own big debut.

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexis Gloster, a logistics specialist assigned to Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville, Florida, will step onto the sidelines this year as one of the newest members of the Jacksonville Jaguars cheerleading squad.

For Gloster, the accomplishment represents the fulfillment of a lifelong dream — one she has worked toward while balancing the demands of military service.

“After serving five years on active duty, I wanted the flexibility to pursue other dreams while still serving my country,” said Gloster,

who has now served a total of nine years in the Navy. “The Navy Reserve has given me the best of both worlds — remaining part of something bigger than myself while continuing to grow personally and professionally.”

One of those dreams was professional cheerleading.

“I’ve loved performing and cheerleading for as long as I can remember,” she said. “Becoming an NFL cheerleader was a way to share that passion on a huge stage while also making a positive impact in the community.”

Earlier this year, the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, native auditioned for the Jaguars cheer squad. The process was rigorous, stretching across multiple rounds and lasting two weeks.

“We had to learn and perform choreography under pressure, complete an interview and stand out among more than 300 candidates,” she recalled. “It really pushed me to be the best version of myself every single day. When I was selected, it made the moment even more special. It was intense but so rewarding.”

Now, with the NFL preseason underway, Gloster is focused on balancing her Navy Reserve duties with the commitments of cheerleading on a national stage.

“It’s definitely a balancing act, but the discipline and time management I’ve learned in the Navy help me stay on top of both,” she said. “When you love what you’re doing in both worlds, it makes the hard work worth it.”

For Gloster, her role with the Jaguars is about more than performing in front of thousands of fans on Sundays.

“It’s bigger than the field — it’s about inspiring others, representing an incredible organization and connecting with people in meaningful ways,” she said. “I feel so proud to wear both uniforms, the Navy’s and the Jaguars’. They represent two very different

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexis Gloster, a Reserve logistics specialist assigned to Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville, Fla., cheers on the crowd at the Jacksonville Jaguars first preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Aug. 9, in Jacksonville.

Photo by Chad Cushing, Jacksonville Jaguars

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexis Gloster, a Reserve logistics specialist assigned to Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville, poses for a photo on the deck of a ship June 5. Courtesy photo

worlds, but both are built on teamwork, dedication and heart.”

Capt. Roger Dubé, Navy Reserve NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville commanding officer, said Gloster’s role as a professional cheerleader could help with the Navy’s recruiting efforts and set a good example for other Navy reservists to pursue their dreams.

“[She] is one of our unit’s hard-chargers and also serves as our command fitness leader,” Dubé said. “She is humble about her achievements as I was unaware of her selection as a professional cheerleader. We’re looking forward to seeing her lead the games’ crowds with her vibrant smile and energy.”

As she looks ahead to her first season as an NFL cheerleader while continuing to serve in the Navy, Gloster hopes her story will motivate others to keep reaching for their goals.

“I hope my story shows others that you don’t have to choose just one dream — you can chase them all,” she said.

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexis Gloster, a Reserve logistics specialist assigned to Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville, poses in front of a ship while on active duty, Sept. 22, 2018. Gloster is now also an NFL cheerleader.

CROSSWORD

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is also a resilient city, having risen from the ashes of a 12th century fire and the bombs that destroyed it during World War II. An essential inland port city, Magdeburg offers plenty of treasures that are not to be missed!

Magdeburg Cathedral: The Gothic Resting Place of Otto the Great and his Wife

Magdeburg Cathedral was built over 1,000 years ago, and holds the distinction as Germany’s first gothic cathedral. Construction began in 937 when Otto the Great, German King and Holy Roman Emperor, built a monastery dedicated to St. Maurice and St. Catherine.

Over the decades, the monastery grew into a cathedral as Otto the Great’s power accumulated. Otto and his wife Editha were buried here, where their tombs remain to this day. Visitors can look around the majestic building, admire the many pieces of art and sculptures, and even attend services, as the cathedral still functions as an active Protestant church.

Choose Your Own Adventure: The Museum Edition

For science and technology fans, Magdeburg offers two excellent museums. The Jahrtausendturm is a six-story interactive wonder with more than 250 exhibits spanning the scientific and technological advancements of humankind over the past 6,000 years. It is located in one of the tallest wooden towers in the world, which reaches almost 200 feet tall. The Technikmuseum has amazing exhibits dedicated to industrial, agricultural, and aerospace history, among other technological evolutions, from 1847 to the 1980s. With more than 6,000 original and model objects, it is one of the largest collections in Germany.

Art and architecture lovers will delight in the Magdeburg Art Museum. Housed in a former church that was built in the late 11th century, the Romanesque-style Church of Our Lady was a monastery until the mid 1600s and a school for a period of time after that. Despite suffering significant damage during World War II, the building has been largely restored. The museum opened in 1975 and is full of contemporary and international artworks, sculptures, paintings, and photographs.

Magdeburg also offers the perfect opportunity to see two different types of history in one building that is split into two museums. At the Museum of Cultural History, discover the history of Magdeburg and Europe through art, military equipment, furniture and more. Additionally, one of the museum’s most famous statues, the Magdeburg Rider, can be found here. At the Museum of Natural History, visitors can learn about different habitats, biodiversity, and the Ice Age. The beloved, albeit poorly assembled, “Magdeburg Unicorn” can be found here and is certainly worth a look.

Modern Whimsy in an Ancient Town: Visit the Grüne Zitadelle

The Grüne Zitadelle, or Green Citadel, was built in 2005 and designed by Austrian architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser, who believed in the close relationship between a building’s architecture and the health and happiness of its inhabitants.

This thinking is reflected in the Green Citadel through its bright colors, whimsical design, and incorporation of natural elements like trees and ivy. Apart from being an architectural marvel, visitors can go inside and explore the numerous shops, restaurants, and theaters. There is even a hotel with over 40 colorfully decorated rooms that provides an excellent option for an interesting place to stay in Magdeburg.

Get Outside: The Beautiful Stadtpark Rotehorn

Situated on an island in the Elbe River that runs through Magdeburg, Stadtpark Rotehorn is a beautiful English park and garden. It has been in use as a natural space since the 1800s when it was first used as a beach.

Since then it has undergone developments and includes a town hall, temple, and lake. Visitors can go boating on the lake, go for runs in the park’s trails, and even enjoy a drink in the island’s beer gardens. Stadtpark Rotehorn is perfect for simply taking a short walk through or for spending an entire day.

Getting to Magdeburg

By car, Magdeburg is approximately 5.5 hours from Kaiserslautern and Stuttgart, and 4.5 hours from Wiesbaden. Check with Deutsche Bahn for train options.

Cathedral St. Mauritius and Katharina of Magdeburg

Grüne Zitadelle, Green Citadel

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AT THE MOVIES

The Roses (2023)

Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Theo and Ivy: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. However, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentments soon emerge when Theo’s career nosedives and Ivy’s own ambitions take off.

Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon.

Director: Jay Roach

DARK COMEDY/THRILLER

Caught Stealing (2025)

When his punk-rock neighbour asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, New York City bartender Hank Thompson suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley crew of threatening gangsters who all want a piece of him.

Cast: Austin Butler, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D’Onofrio, Griffin Dunne, Bad Bunny, Carol Kane

Director: Darren Aronofsky

The Bad Guys 2 (2025)

Reformed criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula are trying very hard to be good. However, they soon find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes heist that’s masterminded by a new team of delinquents they never saw coming — the Bad Girls.

Cast: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos, Awkwafina, Zazie Beetz, Richard Ayoade, Lilly Singh, Alex Borstein

Directors: Pierre Perifel, JP Sans

Americana (2023)

A gallery of dynamic characters clash over the possession of a rare Native American artifact in this wildly entertaining modernday western. After the artifact falls onto the black market, a shy waitress with big dreams teams up with a lovelorn military veteran to gain possession of it, putting them in the crosshairs of a ruthless criminal working on behalf of a Western antiquities dealer. Bloodshed ensues when others join the battle, including the leader of an indigenous group and a desperate woman fleeing her mysterious past.

Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Halsey, Eric Dane, Director: Tony Tost

Freakier Friday (2025)

Tess and Anna discover that lightning may indeed strike twice as they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge.

Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Mark Harmon

Directors: Nisha Ganatra

AUGUST 30

The Roses (R) 1145, 1345

Caught Stealing (R) 1415, 1630 Americana (R) 1115, 2000 Honey Don’t! (R) 1915 Freakier Friday (PG) 1100, 1415, 1700 Weapons (R) 2000

The Bad Guys 2 (PG) 1130, 1400, 1715 Jaws (PG) 1645, 1945

SUNDAY AUGUST 31

The Roses (R) 1215, 1500

Caught Stealing (R) 1215, 1445, 1745

Freakier Friday (PG) 1200, 1515, 1815

The Bad Guys 2 (PG) 1230, 1500, 1730 Jaws (PG) 1745

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1

The Roses (R) 1630

Caught Stealing (R) 1345 Americana (R) 1345

Freakier Friday (PG) 1400, 1615 Weapons (R) 1630

The Bad Guys 2 (PG) 1330 Jaws (PG) 1700

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2 CLOSED

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3 CLOSED

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4

The Roses (R) 1800

Caught Stealing (R) 1815

Freakier Friday (PG) 1800 Jaws (PG) 1815

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