Kaiserslautern American - October 10, 2025

Behind the scenes: Inside Ramstein’s Wheel and Tire Shop

In a small shop tucked away from the flightline is a small team of maintainers who play a major role in keeping the 86th Airlift Wing’s C-130J Super Hercules aerial fleet mission-ready.

The 86th Maintenance Squadron’s Wheel and Tire Shop builds wheel assemblies to replenish the Ramstein Supply System and serve flightline maintenance needs.

“We’re not on the flight line everyday, but what we do directly impacts every mission that leaves Ramstein,” said Tech. Sgt. Christopher Smith, 86th MXS noncommissioned officer in charge of the Wheel and Tire Shop. “Without our work, those aircraft wouldn’t have serviceable wheels to take off safely.”

A section of only four Airmen repairs an annual average of 136 aircraft wheels, supporting maintenance for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa operations.

Each wheel assembly removed

2025 Ramstein Retiree Appreciation Day

Retirees place their hands over their hearts for the national anthem during the 2025 Ramstein Retiree Appreciation Day at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 30.

tunity to thank retirees for their continued support in the community and to disseminate important resources available to

U.S. Army Maj. Peter Bahng, Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Religious Support Office chaplain, gives the opening invocation for the 2025 Ramstein Retiree Appreciation Day at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 30.

Retirees cut a cake together during the 2025 Military Retiree Appreciation Day at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 30. Cake cutting is a tradition at many U.S. military events where the oldest and youngest members present cut the cake and begin festivities.

Photos by Senior Airman Vaughn Weber 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

American traces in Homburg

by Gina Hutchins-Inman

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated October 6 as German-American Day to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Germantown, Pennsylvania—the first German settlement in the United States. Later, in August 1987, he signed Proclamation No. 5719, encouraging Americans to honor the occasion through fitting ceremonies and activities.

In early October of this year, Minister President of Rheinland-Pfalz, Alexander Schweitzer, traveled to Washington, D.C. for high-level discussions on a range of topics, including meetings at the Pentagon. A key focus of the visit was the presence of U.S. military forces in Rheinland-Pfalz, particularly in locations such as the Kaiserslautern Military Community, Baumholder, and Spangdahlem.

Did you know that Homburg, a small city just down A6 towards Saarbrücken or Zweibrücken, plays a decisive role in GermanAmerican relations and has a chest full of hidden historical treasures?

Homburg is famous for one of the largest breweries in Germany, its caves “Schlossberghöhlen,” and its castle ruins. It hosts the largest flea market in the region and a restructured Roman village can be explored at nearby village Schwarzenacker. However, not many know that former residents, soldiers and influential emigrants from Homburg also shaped the history of the United States centuries ago.

An estimated 17 percent of Americans are descendants of Germans, many of whom were from the Saarland and an estimated 300,000 Palatinates also emigrated to the United States over three centuries. Some of these emigrants became rather famous, such as David Weber a pioneer of the wild west in the late 1800s.

During a stroll you can set out on a discovery tour of Homburg to learn a few fun facts and and gain interesting insights. For example, George Washington’s aide-de-camp

A historical inn (now Homburger Hof) built in 1906 can be the start of the tour at the “Rondell.” At the beginning of March 1945 the inn served as the U.S. Army Thunderbird Division headquarters. Later in July when French troops followed, they also used the inn as their headquarters and officers’ club. Kaiserstrasse, initially built by Napoleon, was used by both armies to liberate Kaiserslautern.

Strolling through Homburg’s old town you can catch a glimpse of the same architecture of first houses in New York when it was still named Nieuw Amsterdam.

The legendary German Royal French Infantry Royal Deux-Ponts regiment is closely connected with Homburg and America’s history. In 1776, the 13 states of North America revolted against the British crown under George Washington’s command. The Royal Deux Ponts regiment recruited soldiers in or near Homburg and was sent overseas in 1780.

During the Battle of Yorktown October 14, 1781, the regiment captured the important entrenchment “Redoute 9” forcing supreme commander Lord Cornwallis to surrender five days later. After the final British surrender in 1783, negotiations held in Yorktown between the enemy parties resulted in the United States finally being granted independence.

As thousands of soldiers returned to Germany in 1783, the Royal Deux-Ponts also brought with them the ideas of the American Revolution with far reaching consequences. Ten years later Louis XVI of France was executed, Karl II August fled from the advancing French revolutionary soldiers and his castle Karlsberg near Homburg went up in flames.

In 1786 John Trumbull visited the region and the impressions that he gained during his journey were written down in his autobiography, also complimenting the delicious potato salad in Saarland.

A further house was inhabited by Johann Georg August Wirth who published the legend-

among them. In 1852 he emigrated to the United States and became a strong supporter of the Republican Party, contributing to Abraham Lincoln winning the election by recruiting Germans to vote for him. Later he fought in the Civil War as Union general, along with thousands of other German soldiers, and was appointed Secretary of the Interior by President Hayes in 1877. When Carl Schurz died in New York in 1906, it was none other than Mark Twain who praised this significant “Forty-Eighter” posthumously.

Former U.S. Army Thunderbird Division headquarters, the Homburger Hof.

ary “Deutsche Tribüne,” a democratic newspaper in 1832. Ludwig August Wollenweber who supported him was forced to flee and seek his fortune in the United States as many other democratic minded Germans, and founded the “Liberal,” a daily newspaper in Philadelphia. He later took over “The Democrat” which became the leading German paper of the East coast capital. In addition, he was engaged as correspondent for German newspapers and normally wrote in high German, but occasionally used Westrich dialect, very similar to Pennsylvanian Dutch.

“My home is where freedom is” was the slogan of thousands of emigrants that left Germany and found a new home and political freedom in the United States after the Revolution in 1848 when citizens stood up against Bavarian rule. Hinting at the March Revolution, they were called the “Forty Eighters” with Carl Schurz, who had lived in Homburg, being the most prominent one

Above: Plate marking the place where the Deutsche Tribüne was printed Below: Statues part of Homburg’s Freedom Fountain honoring the printers of one of the first German democratic newspapers.

Further Germans from the region had a strong influence on pre-civil war history. Thomas Nast emigrated in 1846 and quickly became a prominent political cartoonist and engaged himself in support of the Union. Abraham Lincoln described him as being the best “advertising medium” with his caricatures. Nast became an adamant supporter of civil rights and also created the two political symbols, a donkey for the Democrats and an elephant for the Republicans. The well-known Uncle Sam caricature stems from his pen and during the holiday season he would draw figures and created the first illustration of Santa Claus, inspired by St. Nikolaus from home in Germany.

Another Jewish-German emigrant Levi Strauss from Bavaria designed the first pair of “blue jeans,” initially intended as clothes built to endure anything. The denim pants quickly gained popularity and Strauss created a lifestyle trend for generations to come.

You might also discover a small plaque located at the former parsonage with the inscription “Carl David Weber,” who lived there from 1815 – 1836. In that year he emigrated to America and stayed in New Orleans for a short time. Later he went to St. Louis where he heard about a group of people heading west. After six months and close to starvation, the group reached California which was then still part of Mexico. He changed his name to “Don Carlos Maria Weber” and purchased a huge piece of land in 1847. The houses, stable and rodeo places were meant to attract settlers and in 1848 Mexico was forced to cede California and the gold fever set in. First named Tuleburg, he later renamed the town to Stockton, which later flourished as a significant industrial and cultural capital. Weber died in his own town in 1881 and is remembered to this day.

A further stop on the discovery tour is at the former town hall at the market square. Georg Müller, a soldier born in Homburg and member of the African Corps during World War II was a prisoner of war and transferred to Kentucky, where he discovered a copy of the New York Times Magazine, edition April 15, 1945. He was astonished to see a photo of weary civilians and determined U.S. soldiers standing on the steps of the building in his hometown, claiming “We take over!” He brought back the original magazine that is kept in the Homburg city archives.

There are many more unsung heroes, poets and pioneers that came from Homburg or the region. The Deutsch-Amerikanischer Freundeskreis Saarpfalz holds strong ties with Henrico County, Virginia, and organizes annual German-American events. Use the opportunity to explore and discover American traces for yourself wandering through the town.

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and famous painter John Trumbull was the first American tourist who was known by name in Saarland.

Photos by Alexander Pütz

THE HOUSING HYPE

KAISERSLAUTERN MILITARY COMMUNITY’S FAMILY HOUSING ON-BASE RESIDENT REMINDERS PET OWNERSHIP

As a pet-friendly community, we value the companionship that animals bring to our homes. This article serves as a friendly reminder of important guidelines and best practices for responsible pet ownership within KMC. Ensuring responsible pet ownership helps create a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment for all residents, both with and without pets.

Key Pet Ownership Responsibilities:

» Registration and Licensing: Please ensure your pet(s) are properly registered with the Base Veterinary Clinic and Housing Office as required by Regulation. Up-to-date licenses and vaccinations are essential for the health and safety of your pet and the community.

» Leash Laws and Control: When outside your residence, all pets must be always kept on a leash and under your control. This is for the safety of your pet, other residents, and other animals. Leashes should be a reasonable length or retractable and used responsibly to prevent pets from approaching others without consent.

» Clean-Up After Your Pet: Cleaning-up after your pet is not only a courtesy to your neighbors, but also a requirement. Always carry waste bags and immediately clean up any feces left by your pet on lawns, sidewalks, common areas, or any other location. Properly dispose of waste in designated receptacles. Failure to do so can result in fines and other penalties.

» Barking and Noise Control: Excessive barking or other disruptive pet noises can be a nuisance to neighbors. Please take steps to manage your pet’s behavior and minimize noise disturbances, especially during early morning and late evening hours. Consider training, enrichment activities, or consulting with a veterinarian or animal behaviorist if you are having difficulty managing your pet’s noise levels.

» Pet Waste Disposal: Dispose of pet waste properly in designated pet waste stations or

trash receptacles. Do not dispose of waste in storm drains or leave it in bags on the ground.

» Pet Safety and Well-being: Ensure your pet has access to adequate food, water, shelter, and veterinary care. Never leave your pet unattended in a vehicle, especially during hot weather. Be aware of potential hazards in the environment, such as poisonous plants or extreme temperatures.

» Restricted Breeds (if applicable): Please be aware that KMC Housing may restrict certain breeds of dogs. If you own a restricted breed, you must comply with all applicable regulations, including muzzling requirements, increased liability insurance, or other restrictions. Breeds (crossbreeds) of dogs that are restricted or prohibited in Germany or are deemed “aggressive” or “potentially aggressive” are Pit Bull, American Staffordshire Bull Terrier, English Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, Chow, Tosa Inu and wolf hybrids. Therefore, these breeds are prohibited in family housing. Wild, farm or exotic animals are prohibited.

» Pet-Related Damage: You are responsible for any damage caused by your pet to the housing units, common areas, or the property of others. Please take steps to prevent damage and promptly report any incidents to the Housing Office.

» Reporting Concerns: If you have concerns about a neighbor’s pet or suspect animal neglect or abuse, please contact the Base Security/Military Police if you believe a pet poses an immediate threat to safety.

We appreciate your commitment to responsible pet ownership and helping to maintain a pet-friendly and respectful community in our KMC. By working together, we can ensure that our housing area remains a desirable place to live for all residents and their furry companions.

TAKE NOTE

ATTN: Those packing up, leaving the KMC

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

Finance Customer Service

Official Photo Studio has moved

The 86th AW/PA Official Photo Studio has moved to our new permanent location. The new location is in the second-floor offices located in the back portion of the Hercules Theatre, Bldg 2101. To schedule an appointment, go to www.ramstein.af.mil. If you have any questions call DSN: 480-9199.

Finance customer service walk-ins are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. MondayFriday, in building 2108.

Appointments can be booked through the QR code. For all other matters, please submit a ticket through the Comptroller Services Portal at https://csp.cce.af.mil/

Photo by Golubovy/Shutterstock.com

Photo courtesy of Housing Office

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From Wiesbaden to Ramstein: 80 years of USAFE

by 2nd Lt. Eve Daugherty

U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

On Sep. 28, , U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commemorated the 80th anniversary of its headquarters’ move from France to Wiesbaden, marking a pivotal moment in the history of U.S. airpower on the continent.

Following the liberation of Paris on Aug. 25, 1944, United States Strategic Air Forces in Europe moved its headquarters from Bushy Park, England, to Saint Germain-en-Laye, France. After the end of World War II, USSTAF was redesignated as U.S. Air Forces in Europe on Aug. 7, 1945.

Just weeks later, the headquarters relocated to 13 Luisenstrasse in Wiesbaden, a building that had served as the Government House for the Hesse-Nassau Administration District during the Weimar Republic. The move allowed the major com-

On Sep. 28, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commemorates the 80th anniversary of its headquarters’ move from France to Wiesbaden, marking a pivotal moment in the history of U.S. airpower on the continent.

mand to focus on its post-war missions, which included disarming the German Air Force, assisting in the occupation, and disposing of surplus wartime property.

By 1953, USAFE had expanded across 22 buildings in downtown Wiesbaden before consolidating at Lindsey Air Station, a for-

mer German kaserne, to cut costs and streamline operations. From its Wiesbaden headquarters, USAFE oversaw key missions such as the Berlin Airlift and the early years of Cold War expansion, solidifying its role in maintaining stability in Europe.

Eight decades later, USAFE-

AFAFRICA continues its legacy of leadership and innovation from its current home at Ramstein Air Base. Today, the command serves as the air component for both U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command. Its mission is to deter aggression, defend U.S. interests, and strengthen NATO and partner nations by projecting combat-ready airpower across more than 100 countries.

Modern priorities reflect the evolution from a post-war occupation force to a forward-leaning, expeditionary command. Initiatives such as agile combat employment, distributed command and control, and interoperability with allied and partner nations ensure that USAFE-

AFAFRICA can rapidly respond to crises and deter adversaries across two continents. Recent exercises, including Ramstein Flag 2025, demonstrated the ability to operate from multiple locations, integrate seamlessly with NATO partners, and sustain high-tempo missions in dynamic environments.

From Wiesbaden in 1945 to Ramstein in 2025, USAFE-AFAFRICA has remained a cornerstone of U.S. airpower in Europe and Africa. As it marks its 80th anniversary in Germany, the command’s history reflects both continuity and transformation, always adapting to new challenges while staying committed to its mission of defending freedom alongside allies and partners.

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Pumpkin bread from fresh pumpkin

by MilitaryInGermany.com

So you grew pumpkins this year. Or maybe you will buy some to decorate the house or yard. Don’t throw them out; use them for baking. With pumpkin puree, you can make great baked goods from bread to pies to muffins. Sure you can buy canned pumpkin from the store but fresh is better, healthier, and you’ll save money.

While we’re biased toward fresh pumpkin, quite frankly, in many recipes we have a hard time telling the difference between fresh and canned. And we often use commercially canned pumpkin for the convenience.

Most recipes call for pumpkin puree but that’s not the only way that you can use fresh pumpkin. You can grate fresh pumpkin and add it to your bread or muffins. It’s even good in a casserole or in a soup. Grated pumpkin will give you attractive flecks of orange in your bread or muffins and a little chewier texture. But since most recipes call for puree, here’s how to prepare it:

1. Cut a sugar or pie pumpkin in half.

(Some thin-walled pumpkins are stringy and not as good for baking.) Remove the seeds. Place the halves in a baking pan, flesh side down with 3/4-inch of water in the pan. Bake for 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees or until the flesh is tender. (For small quantities, you can cook the pumpkin in the microwave.)

2. After the pumpkin has cooled, scoop the flesh out, place it in a food blender, processor, or your food mill and process it until it is smooth. If stringy filaments remain, strain it.

3. Often, especially from smaller or immature pumpkins, the puree will not be thick enough — a spoon should stand upright in the puree. To thicken, place the puree in a saucepan and cook, stirring often, until the puree becomes thicker. Use as you would canned pumpkin. Extra puree freezes well.

If you are in a hurry, you can cook your pumpkin in the microwave or steam it on the stovetop. Cooked this way, it seems to have

a higher water content than with baked. That’s okay but you will need to cook it down on the stovetop to remove some of the water — at least for some recipes.

In some recipes, it doesn’t matter whether the puree is thin. If you add a thin puree to a yeasted bread recipe, you’ll have to add a little more flour to compensate. That’s not a problem. If you are making pancakes, the thinner puree just means less water or milk to get the same consistency. On the other hand, if you are making cookies or scones or muffins, balance matters. You can add more flour or less liquid and it may turn out okay but you won’t know without trying.

In the following bread recipe, you may use a thinner puree. Just be prepared to adjust the amount of flour that you use to accommodate different moisture contents of the pumpkin purée.

Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This is a great pumpkin bread recipe! It has an attractive orange color, it’s moist, and it’s packed with nutrition and flavor. We usually make it with white bread flour but you can substitute whole wheat flour. (If you use all whole wheat, add several tablespoons of wheat gluten.) The recipe calls for raisins but walnuts make it a great pumpkin bread also.

This bread is not sweet like a dessert bread. You can add more sugar if you like. If you choose, add one cup of chopped walnuts. Incidentally, try this bread toasted with red current jelly. It is terrific!

Ingredients

• 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 cups white bread flour (you can substitute up to 3 cups whole wheat flour)

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 1 seven-gram packet of instant yeast

• 1 1/3 cup warm water, 110 degrees

• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 cup puréed pumpkin or canned pumpkin

• 1/2 tablespoon salt

• 6 tablespoons melted butter

• 1 1/2 cups raisins, golden raisins, or currents

Directions

1. Place half the bread flour, sugar, and yeast in the bowl of your stand-type mixer. Add the warm water and beat with a dough hook until it is partially mixes. (The purpose of this mix is to hydrate the yeast.)

2. Add the rest of the flour, the spices, the pumpkin, the salt, and the butter. Knead with the dough hook at medium speed for four minutes. When the dough comes together, add the raisins and continue beating for the remainder of the four minutes or until the gluten is developed. You will likely need to adjust the moisture level either by adding flour or water. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turn once, and cover. Set the bowl in a warm place and allow it to double in size.

3. Grease two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans. Form two loaves, cover them, and let them rise until doubled and puffy.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until done. The internal temperature should be at 190 to 200 degrees. Remove the loaves from the pans and let the bread cool on a wire rack.

Baker’s Note: The pumpkin in this bread makes it very moist. Pumpkin has a very mild flavor and acts as background for the spices and this has a mild bread combination of spices. Add more spices if you prefer.

Author’s profile: Dennis Weaver has written numerous books, articles, and recipes, including a guidebook for baking with pumpkin including recipes. He is especially fond of pumpkin cheesecakes. (See nearly 100 cheesecake recipes.) He is the president of The Prepared Pantry, a seller of ingredients, kitchen tools, gourmet food, and baking mixes. Original Article Source: http:// www.articlesbase.com/food-andbeverage-articles/make-bread-piesmuffins-cookies-and-more-withyour-pumpkins-3647770.html

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NATO, nations defend sky during summits in Denmark

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Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Public Affairs Office

MONS, BELGIUM — NATO and nations deployed additional multi-domain capabilities on the land, in the air and on the sea to defend the sky during the European Union and European Political Community summits in Copenhagen, Denmark, Oct. 1-2, following recent drone incursions.

“We have to keep our skies safe,” said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in a press statement together with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen ahead of a meeting of the College of European Commissioners in Brussels, Sep. 30, and ahead

of the EPC, which he attended.

The two-day gatherings in Denmark brought together EU leaders and more than 40 European heads of state or government to discuss a variety of pressing subjects, including those on security and defence, and support to Ukraine.

Denmark requested the additional support to secure the events, prompting immediate deployments from NATO’s Allied Air Command and Maritime Command.

On land, NATO dispatched a small team of ground forces and counter unmanned aircraft system capabilities from the U.S. to serve alongside troops and similar capabilities deployed bilaterally from other nations,

including France, Germany and Sweden.

In the air, U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft surveilled the area.

Finally, between the North and Baltic Seas, NATO’s Standing Maritime Group 1 ship, FGS Hamburg (F220), a German Sachsen-class frigate, and the USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), a U.S. Arleigh Burke–class destroyer, both operating under NATO’s Baltic Sentry, a maritime monitoring activity, patrolled the Danish Straits along with Danish maritime units to defend the area from the sea.

“The USS Bulkeley represents a fraction of U.S. involvement in Baltic Sentry as Europeans continue to shoulder more of the burden for their own security,” said U.S. Army Col. Martin

L. O’Donnell, NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe spokesperson. “More than 95 percent of the ships that have supported Baltic Sentry since it began in January are European.”

Several other Allies provided other support to Denmark in a national capacity.

While most of the capabilities returned to the control of their nations upon completion of the summits, FGS Hamburg remains in the area to support Baltic Sentry. That activity, alongside Eastern Sentry, continues to deliver even more focused deterrence and defence along NATO’s Eastern Flank, from the High North and Baltic Sea to the Black Sea, and beyond.

Alongside others, teams from Germany, Sweden, France and the United States deployed with their CounterUAS Systems.

Photo by NATO Allied Maritime Command

US-Navy P-8 Poseidon surveilled the area around the Danish straits.

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NATO Secretary General visits New York during UNGA, addresses West Point cadets

NATO Secretary General visits Denmark to discuss threats to democracies, security cooperation, aid to Ukraine

by NATO Public Affairs Office

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Denmark on Oct. 1. His visit began with a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom. In the evening, Mr. Rutte was received by Their Majesties King Frederik X and Queen Mary.

Mr. Rutte praised U.K.’s armed forces for “providing the hard power, not only for the defence of the U.K., but for the whole of NATO.” He also commended Prime Minister Starmer for his

leadership on Ukraine and for “making sure that Ukraine has all the weapons they need to stay in the fight, but also be in the strongest possible position whenever peace talks start.”

The following day, the Secretary General joined the European Political Community meeting in Copenhagen. He participated the plenary as well as a roundtable discussion with European leaders and the President of Ukraine Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy on security and resilience. He empha-

sised the pressing dangers from Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran, noting their efforts “to undermine us and tear up the rules-based order.” He urged greater support for Ukraine and enhanced defence production to counter escalation risks and deter aggression.

The Secretary General also held several bilateral meetings while at the EPC with Allies as well as partners, including the President of Moldova Ms. Maia Sandu and President Zelenskyy of Ukraine.

by NATO Public Affairs Office

On Sep. 24., NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte travelled to New York as the United Nations hosted its 80th General Assembly, engaging with political leaders and senior officials.

During the two-day visit, Mr. Rutte attended a Transatlantic Dinner hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand, Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Takeshi Iwaya, the President of the

UN General Assembly Annalena Baerbock, and U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz.

The Secretary General wrapped up his visit to the U.S. with an address to cadets at the United States Military Academy West Point on Sep. 25. He emphasised the value of NATO and the transatlantic bond that underpins it, highlighting how the Alliance continues to adapt to face evolving security challenges. He commended the cadets for their service and encouraged them as they hone their skills as future leaders, saying “you are the bright promise of a new generation.”

Allied Air Command hosts annual NATO Partner Air Chiefs’ Conference at Ramstein

by Allied Air Command Public Affairs Office

From Sep.18 to 19, Partner Air Chiefs and representatives from 14 Partner nations assembled at Allied Air Command Headquarters, Ramstein, for the annual Partner Air Chiefs’ Conference 2025.

Chaired by Acting Commander Allied Air Command, Air Marshall Johnny Stringer, Partner Air Chiefs engaged in fruitful dialog, sharing knowledge critical to future operational planning.

The agenda for the 2025 PACC, included updates from Subject Matter experts on the topics of Agile Combat Employment, Counter Unmanned Ariel Vehicles and Military Partnerships.

Colonel Kevin Anderson of the Joint Air Power Conference Centre provided an update to the attending Air Chiefs, in addition, General Takehiro Morita of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force delivered an address on NATO cooperation from the Indo-Pacific perspective.

NATO cooperates with a range of Partner nations and they contribute to several of its core activities, from shaping policy to developing interoperability and managing crises. Partnership programmes also assist in the development of national defence and security institutions and forces.

PACC provides an excellent opportunity for partner countries to exchange views on air power-related matters. NATO’s coop-

eration with partner nations contribute to shaping policy, improving interoperability and managing crises. Partnership programs also assist in the development of national defence and security institutions and forces.

405 AFSB command team conducts whirlwind series of site visits across Germany

The 405th Army Field Support Brigade command team hit the road recently and conducted a whirlwind series of site visits and key leader engagements across Germany. Army Col. Ernest Lane II and Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick Marrill visited LRC Wiesbaden, Ansbach, Stuttgart and Bavaria as well as Base Support Operations Maintenance and Army Field Support Battalion-Germany Sep. 16-18. While there, they toured multiple facilities and

observed operations in support of several U.S. Army Installation Management Command-Europe garrisons. They also recognized several outstanding Team 405 employees and presented certificates of achievement, commander’s coins for excellence and length of service awards.

Special shoutout to Carina Sweney, a CIF supply technician with LRC Wiesbaden, who received a commander’s coin for excellence for her outstanding support to U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden and all the tenant units stationed in the Wiesbaden community.

Javier Gonzalez, a plans and operations specialist at LRC Stuttgart, received a commander’s coin for excellence for his outstanding performance and dedication to duty in support of the brigade and U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart.

Fourteen Partner nations were represented at the 2025 Partner Air Chiefs’ Conference, which took place at Allied Air Command Headquarters in Ramstein. Photo by Fanny Chesiere

Courtesy photos by 405th Army Field Support Brigade - Europe & Africa

Poland fuels readiness, bilateral partnership through defense investment

more efficient and timely refueling capabilities.”

POWIDZ, POLAND – Brig. Gen. John Stanley, deputy commanding general for the 21st Theater Support Command, and Maj. Gen. Dariusz Mendrala, inspectorate general for Polish Armed Forces Support officially opened a 1.5-million-gallon bulk fuel storage facility in Powidz, Poland, during a ribbon cutting ceremony, Sept. 25.

The ribbon cutting commemorated a key milestone in the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement between the United States and Poland, part of an expanding network of military infrastructure designed to bolster readiness for U.S., Polish, and NATO forces in the region. The new facility will enable U.S. and Polish Soldiers to rapidly process, stage, and project combat power.

“This is the first and largest of three bulk fuel storage facilities in the Polish Provided Logistics System spelled out in the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement between the U.S. and Poland,” Stanley said. “This is also the farthest eastward of the planned facilities. It will significantly increase flexibility of refueling options for sustainment personnel to provide combatant commanders with

Stanley also highlighted how the facility directly improves operational efficiency.

“The opening of this facility here on Powidz reduces our refuel supply lines by around 500 kilometers and reduces refueling timelines by multiple days. This also increases efficiencies by reducing cross-border paperwork delays and reducing the amount troops and hours driving in convoys on highways to deliver fuel,” he said.

Mendrala highlighted Poland’s growing interest in national defense.

“Our country has started an ambitious program of permanent modernization and the development of the Polish Armed Forces,” said Mendrala. “Today, we spend almost five percent of the gross domestic product on defense.”

According to Chief Warrant Officer 4 Larry Lyons, senior petroleum and water advisor for the 21st TSC, the EDCA outlines 19 facilities planned across Poland, each designed to strengthen modernization, readiness, and bilateral interoperability. The Powidz Bulk Fuel Facility is a major boost in the fuel sustainment piece that will give combatant commanders more options in peace or wartime

environments.

Following the ribbon-cutting, senior leaders from both nations toured the Powidz military installation and shared a lunch to celebrate their continued partnership.

“From the U.S. perspective, this is a huge partnership for us. The Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement has resulted in great things. Of course, this being one of the biggest facilities that we built today out of three planned only improves our planning and preparedness. We appreciate the longstanding partnership with Poland’s Armed Forces and this ribbon cutting is just a symbol of dedication to that partnership,” said Stanley.

According to the U.S. Department of State, roughly 10,000 U.S. troops are currently stationed in Poland. This increased American presence follows the signing of the EDCA on Aug. 15, 2020, which strengthened the permanent U.S. footprint in the country.

The EDCA’s primary goal is to create the conditions for defense capability development, defense planning, and joint military training. It defines three main areas of effort to improve Poland’s security, including infrastructure expansion and logistical support for U.S. troops stationed on Polish soil.

Story & photos by Brian Lamar 21st Theater Sustainment Command

Brig. Gen. John Stanley, deputy commanding general for the 21st Theater Support Command, and Maj. Gen. Dariusz Mendrala, inspectorate general for Polish Armed Forces Support, and other Soldiers cut a ribbon during the Powidz Air Base Bulk Fuel Storage Facility ribbon cutting ceremony, Sep. 25. The fuel storage facility is the first, largest and most eastward of three similar projects under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement military infrastructure improvements.

Brig Gen. John Stanley, the 21st Theater Sustainment Command deputy commanding general addresses a crowd during the Powidz Air Base Bulk Fuel Storage Facility ribbon cutting ceremony, Sep. 25.

449 Air Expeditionary Group provides support for mass casualty exercise Pale Serpent

by Staff Sgt. Kevin Ray Salvador 406th Air Expeditionary Wing

Camp Lemonnier’s Expeditionary Medical Facility and 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight personnel prepare to load simulated casualties onto an ambulance as part of Pale Serpent, a mass casualty exercise, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sep. 27. The intent of the exercise was to enhance intraservice relationships and readiness among U.S. Airmen, Sailors, Marines, and Soldiers in the Djibouti area of responsibility, ensuring emergency responders and medical personnel are ready to respond at a moment’s notice.

Photos

A U.S. Soldier assigned to Task Force Bataan provides security as part of Pale Serpent, a mass casualty exercise, at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Sep. 27.

A U.S. Soldier assigned to Task Force Bataan provides security as part of Pale Serpent, a mass casualty exercise, at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Sep. 27.

U.S. Army Task Force Bataan Soldiers set up security as part of Pale Serpent, a mass casualty exercise, at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Sep. 27.

U.S. Army Task Force Bataan Soldiers recover casualties following a simulated attack as part of Pale Serpent, a mass casualty exercise, at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Sep. 27.

U.S. Army Specialist Ruben Arellano, right, Bravo Company 2162, 3rd Platoon Task Force Bataan medic, treats Staff Sgt. Sam Clemens, Task Force Bataan combat engineer, following a simulated attack as part of Pale Serpent, a mass casualty exercise, at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Sep. 27.

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

U.S. Army Spc. Jayahna Anderson, a military police officer assigned to the 615th Military Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, gives instructions to a role player at an access control point on the Urban Operations Mount Site at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Aug. 26. The scenario trains Soldiers to enforce security measures and manage interactions during realworld missions.

U.S. Army military police officers assigned to the 615th Military Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, transport Pvt. Bridgett Moody, also assigned to the 615th Military Police Company, who simulates being injured, into

casualty evacuation vehicle during a training mission on the Urban Operations Mount Site at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Aug. 26. The exercise prepares Soldiers to render medical support under realistic conditions while sustaining mission readiness.

U.S. Army Spc. Jayahna Anderson, a military police officer assigned to the 615th Military Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, provides medical aid to Pvt. Bridgett Moody, also assigned to the 615th Military Police Company, who simulates being severely injured during a training mission on the Urban Operations Mount Site at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Aug. 26.

UNTERWEGS

LAUTRER OKTOBERFEST

UNTIL 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.

WEINLESEFEST NEUSTADT

UNTIL OCT. 13, NEUSTADT/WEINSTRASSE

The last large Weinfest of the year with a wine village and a parade on Sunday afternoon.

CANNSTADTER WASEN

UNTIL 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.

KERWE (VILLAGE FESTS)

Steinwenden: Oct. 10 – 13, Hütschenhausen: Oct. 18 -20

KÜRBISAUSSTELLUNG ”FEUER“ (PUMPKIN EXHIBITION “FIRE”) UNTIL OCT. 31, NEUMÜHLEPARK/ GARTENSCHAU, KAISERSLAUTERN

With over 45,000 pumpkins of various kinds, unique works of art were created at this year’s pumpkin exhibition under the theme of “Fire.” In addition to lionfish, fire salamanders, and jellyfish, a volcanic landscape can be admired in pumpkin garb. Younger fans are sure to enjoy “Fireman Sam,” Jim Button with his steam engine Emma, and Fred Flintstone. The eight-person assembly team attached each individual pumpkin to wooden and wire frames. To give the figures their colorful appearance, a variety of pumpkins were used. The colors ranged from white to classic orange decorative pumpkins to blue pumpkins.

HALLOWEEN AT EIFELPARK

OCT. 10 – 27, 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M./EVENING, EIFELPARK/GONDORF

Over a thousand pumpkins and wonderfully goory decorations make a visit to the Eifel Park a spooky autumn treat! FiLu and Mr. Baldo: “There’s something spooky here…”: A wonderfully funny show for the whole family! And, fearless ghost hunters will be on the move throughout the Eifel Park. On Saturdays and Sundays, a life-sized 4.50-meter long dino will stomp through the park, visitors can watch Russfuss Zitterbein on stilts, but should be beware of Grim Reaper Todd, a three-legged creature. There will be a puppet theater, pumpkin carving, Halloween face painting with all attractions open until 5 p.m. On Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 the attractions will be extended until the evening hours. Don’t miss out on the spooky fun!

ENGLISH TOUR – COUNT PALATINATE AND SUBTERRANEAN TUNNELS

OCT. 11, 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 Email to Touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de or phone +49 (0)631 365 2316. The next tour will be on Nov. 8.

HOMBURG FLEA AND ANTIQUES MARKET

OCT. 11, 8 A.M. – 4 P.M., AM FORUM, HOMBURG

The biggest flea and antiques market in southwest Germany, takes place on the first Saturday of the month, in the area known as the Forum, in front of the Homburg Rathaus (town hall) and the Landratsamt. The flea market was launched in 1975 and has developed into the largest in southwest Germany. Next dates: Nov. 8 and Dec. 6 (Christmas Flea Market).

BIATHLON DEUTSCHLAND-TOUR ZU GAST IN ZELL

OCT. 12, 11 A.M. – 6 P.M. ZELL/MOSEL

Experience an exciting hands-on event for everyone and the thrilling Biathlon City Championship in Zell! You will you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of biathlon on the market square in Zell. The event will culminate in thrilling competitions where you can cheer on the teams or get involved yourself. A special highlight for all participants is the goosebump-inducing winner’s prize: The stage winners and their companions will be invited to an exclusive adventure weekend in February 2026 in the Biathlon World Cup resort of Oberhof, where the tour finale will take place. https://www.biathlon-tour.de/12-oktober2025-zell-mosel/

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. Shops will be open on Sunday, Oct. 19, 1 – 6 p.m.

TIME TRAVEL - EXPERIENCE HISTORYVR TOUR INTO THE MIDDLE AGES

OCT 18, 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. 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/

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, with over 50 vendors selling seasonable merchandise and deco, meet new friends and neighbors with live music, entertainment and shopping on Sunday.

HALLOWEEN AT THE ZOO

OCT. 31, 5:00 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M., ZOO SIEGELBACH

Who has the courage to enter the “house of horrors?” Who is brave enough to encounter the “monsters of the sky?” Who is courageous enough to watch the “feeding of the dwarves and giants?” Afterwards all young and older visitors are invited to a “creepy dinner!”

SAMHAIN FESTIVAL

OCT. 31, KELTENDORF, STEINBACH (DONNERSBERG)

The Celtic village in Steinbach will top off the season with a traditional Samhain festival. The event has its origins 2,000 years ago and marks the end of the year and beginning of winter. Celts then ate, drank and celebrated the occasion together. The village will offer displays, bonfires, activities for kids and a walk with torches to the circle of spooky Celtic statues at the garden nearby, where guests will receive information about Celtic traditions at the large bonfire. Don’t miss out on this very special and different “Halloween” event. Visitors are requested to carpool, as parking is limited

in the small village. For details, see: http://www. keltendorf-steinbach.de/

ALLERHEILIGEN (ALL SAINTS‘ DAY)

NOV. 1, PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN RHEINLANDPFALZ/SAARLAND

Saturday, Nov 1, is a public holiday with a religious background. A modern tradition is to decorate graves of deceased with dried-flower bouquets, wreaths or flower bowls and cover existing plants with fir branches to protect against frost. So-called grave or eternal lights with candles are also placed on graves in memory of beloved family members. All stores and offices will be closed to observe the occasion in Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland, NordrheinWestfalen, 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.

QUIRNBACH PFERDEMARKT

NOV. 12, 9.45 A.M. UNTIL EVENING, QUIRNBACH, KUSEL COUNTY

A festival for horse lovers and tradition enthusiasts – the Quirnbach Horse Market. Every year on the second Wednesday in November, the tranquil town in the West Palatinate region transforms into a lively meeting place. This is when the 500-person village literally gets its hooves churning. In the middle of the week, animal lovers, market visitors, and revelers from near and far flock to the town. The traditional Quirnbach Horse Market has a long history – since 1876, it has attracted around 15,000 visitors annually, making it one of the most important horse markets in Rhineland-Palatinate. The market begins early in the morning with the main attraction: the horse awards ceremony. Here, owners present their magnificent horses – donkeys are also welcome – to a jury of experienced judges. This event is particularly interesting for recreational riders. In addition, the awards ceremony is complemented by show acts to make the program as diverse as possible. Numerous stalls at the flea market invite you to stroll, discover, and enjoy everything from regional products to handicrafts to culinary specialties. Another highlight of the market is the traditional lottery, where attractive prizes can be won. The large festival tent provides a cozy atmosphere, where people celebrate together with music, Palatinate specialties, and drinks. The mornings are more traditional. Then, with brass music playing, the tent becomes a brunch-like affair. In the evening, there’s a lively party atmosphere. The Horse Market is more than just a market – it’s a place of living traditions where history, conviviality, and rural culture come together. The event is ideal for families, nature lovers, and culture enthusiasts who enjoy authentic Palatinate experiences in a rural atmosphere. It’s worth a visit – not just for equestrian fans!

ST. MARTIN FESTS AND PARADES

ON/ABOUT NOV. 11, VILLAGES IN THE KMC

St. Martin might ride through your town on a white horse and bring joy to children. Many villages offer parades, music and children cheerfully singing and carrying colorful hand-made lanterns. There may be bonfires with food and drinks as well as pretzels for kids. Check your local “Amtsblatt” for exact dates and times in your individual community.

Photo by Piotr Krzeslak/Shutterstock.com

ABC IN KMC: Once upon a pumpkin

by Gina Hutchins-Inman 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Most of us associate pumpkins with colorful foliage, the arrival of autumn, Halloween celebrations and jack-o’lanterns, or even delicious pumpkinbased dishes. And, most of us will have some sort of a “pumpkin pal” during the colorful season.

Nowadays, pumpkins come in all shapes and sizes, from very small to enormous, round, orange or yellow, in the shape of large pears or tiny figures used for fall decorations. The world’s largest pumpkin weighed 2,749 pounds!

But, did you know that pumpkins have been around for thousands of years, but didn’t find their way across the seas to Europe until a few centuries ago?

Cucurbitaceae

Pumpkins belong to the Cucurbitaceae family and were among the first crops domesticated by indigenous peoples in what is now Mexico. Archaeological evidence places early pumpkin cultivation between 7,500 and 5,000 BC, with initial varieties being smaller and more bitter than today’s sweet orange types. Early Native Americans valued pumpkins for their nutrient-rich seeds and versatile flesh, roasting slices, drying and grinding the pulp into flour, and even weaving the dried rinds into mats or using hollowed shells as containers.

Pumpkins go abroad

European explorers in the late 15th century, most notably Columbus, encountered these New World gourds and carried seeds back home, maybe along with a friendly potato or a bright red tomato. While pumpkins struggled in cooler climates like

England, they thrived in warmer parts of continental Europe. The name “pumpkin” evolved from the Greek pepon (“large melon”) through French “pompon” and English “pumpion,” eventually settling into the pumpkin of American colonies by the 17th century. Initially viewed as a curiosity, the orange and yellow lopsided spheres transitioned from garden ornaments to valued food crops as colonists experimented with cooking and animal feed.

No Halloween without pumpkins

The carving of jack-o’-lanterns stems from an Irish legend about “Stingy Jack,” who tricked the Devil and was condemned to roam with only a coal-lit turnip for light. In medieval Ireland and Scotland, people hollowed turnips or beets to ward off haunted souls during Samhain, the Celtic harvest festival marking the end of summer. When Irish immigrants arrived in North America, they found pumpkins more plentiful and easier to carve, bringing about the classic pumpkin jack-o’-lantern. Over time, Halloween absorbed these customs — costume-wearing to confuse spirits, bonfires, and later trick-or-treating, where children in disguise visited homes for treats or pranks.

Nutritious, delicious and auspicious?

Pumpkin’s mild sweetness and creamy texture make it ideal for both savory and sweet dishes throughout autumn. All-time favorites include:

• Pumpkin soup: a silky starter spiced with nutmeg, cumin, or curry, finished with roasted pumpkin seeds for crunch.

• Pumpkin pie: the Thanksgiving classic combining a rich spiced custard in a flaky pastry shell.

• Pumpkin curry with chickpeas: a vegan main featuring coconut milk and Thai-

style yellow curry paste.

• Vegan pumpkin muffins: tender, plantbased muffins sweetened with canned pumpkin and warm spices.

• Pumpkin desserts: over 30 recipes including cookies, cakes, cheesecakes, and hand pies to satisfy every pumpkin craving. For inspiration, visit: https:// www.onceuponapumpkinrd.com/category/pumpkin-dinner/

Beyond these, pumpkin purée enriches breads, pancakes, hummus, lasagnas, and even smoothies. Roasted pumpkin seeds tossed in olive oil and sea salt make a nutritious snack, while pumpkin spice lattes and homemade creamers bring that signature flavor to your morning cup.

In Turkey, a sweet pumpkin candy is called kabak tatlısı, literally “pumpkin dessert.” It is made by coating peeled pumpkin pieces in sugar and letting them macerate — often overnight — so they release their juices. The pumpkin is then cooked or baked until tender and syrupy. It is traditionally served cold, garnished with tahini, clotted cream (kaymak), walnuts, or pistachios.

Germans also enjoy dishes with pumpkins, and aside from soup, some preserve pumpkins in jars as “Süß-sauer eingelegter Kürbis” (sweet-and-sour pickled pumpkin), which makes a tangy side dish or snack.

A popular variety is hokkaido, which originates from Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido. There it is called “kuri kabocha” in reference to its chestnut-like flavor. As it spread worldwide, cooks in the U.S. began calling it red kuri squash.

Hokkaido pumpkins show off a striking red-orange rind and a deep golden flesh. Unlike many winter squashes, their skin softens when cooked and can be eaten whole. The flesh offers a naturally sweet,

nutty taste that caramelizes beautifully under heat and is ideal for pumpkin soup, without having to peel the skin.

Let’s go pumpkin picking

If you are interested in harvesting your own pumpkin, two sites near Kaiserslautern offer great opportunities. Sunshine Pumpkin Farm (Bauernhof Guhl) in Gerhardsbrunn lets you select and harvest your own pumpkin directly from the field and has a special event day on Oct. 12. Hitscherhof in Maßweiler has a “Hofladen” where you can buy fresh produce, including pumpkins, and even try a variety of dishes made with pumpkins throughout the season. In addition, most farmers’ markets around the area also have a wide selection of pumpkins and pumpkin-based dishes to spice up the season.

Artistic pumpkins

The 2025 Pumpkin Exhibition at the Baroque Castle in Ludwigsburg (near Stuttgart) will take place until Nov. 2. This year’s theme is “Grand Cinema.” Visitors can look forward to a magical world with over 450,000 pumpkins depicting famous movie characters.

Last, but not least: If you still haven’t had enough of pumpkins, stop by the Gartenschau in Kaiserslautern and visit this year’s exhibition. It has over 45,000 pumpkins under the theme “fire.” A variety of pumpkins were used to give the figures their colorful appearance with colors ranging from white to classic orange decorative pumpkins to blue pumpkins.

Whatever you do, whether it’s carving, spicing up your roast, munching on a delicious cake, or sipping a pumpkin latte, enjoy your favorite pumpkin along with the colorful season!

Photo by Alexander Pütz

Pumpkins and corn at Hitscherhof.

from the C-130Js arrives at the shop for a complete teardown. The team deflates, dismantles, inspects and cleans every component before determining whether it can be safely reused.

“It’s busy, nonstop work,” said Senior Airman Jack Mueller, 86th MXS repair and reclamation journeyman. “The wheels come in dirty, covered in oil, mud and rubber, so we make them spotless before paint or rebuild happens. It’s dirty work, but we take pride in keeping the shop itself clean and organized. It’s a ‘clean as you go’ shop.”

If a wheel passes inspection, it is reassembled and pressure-tested overnight to ensure integrity and returned back to the U.S. Air Force supply system. Assemblies that fail inspection are removed from circulation, ensuring that unsafe parts never reach an aircraft.

Last year alone, the Wheel and Tire shop restored 67 wheel assemblies, valued at more that $1.5 million to the supply system. The team also identified 30 unserviceable wheels during inspection, preventing potentially dangerous components from returning to flight.

“We’re the filter that ensures only safe, airworthy assets make it back onto the aircraft,” Smith said. “It’s our responsibility to make old parts new again while maintaining the highest safety standards.”

The C-130J relies on both main and nose wheel assemblies for operations, each one must meet precise standards before returning to service. Through coordination with other maintenance sections such as nondestructive inspection, sheet metal and metals technology, the team ensures each part is fully mission-capable.

Their efforts also save the U.S. Air Force significant time and resources. Without Ramstein’s in-house capabilities, the wing would have to source wheel assemblies from other bases delaying missions by increasing transportation time and costs.

“We minimize downtime by keeping the process here on station,” Smith said. “ That means aircraft get what they need faster and the mission keeps moving.”

Each wheel the team restores supports not only the 86th Airlift Wing’s mission but also the readiness of USAFE-AFAFRICA operations across Europe and Africa.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Smith, 86th Maintenance Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of the Wheel and Tire Shop, inspects a C-130J Super Hercules main wheel at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 1. The precise work of the Wheel and Tire Shop supports the 86th Airlift Wing’s ability to launch aircraft safely and on time.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Montez Bell, 86th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation journeyman, cleans a C-130J Super Hercules main wheel at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 1. With only four personnel, the Wheel and Tire Shop repairs an average of 136 C-130J wheels each year.

U.S. Air Force Jack Mueller and Senior Airman Andrew Bolek, 86th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation journeymen, dismount a C-130J Super Hercules main wheel assembly at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 1. The Wheel and Tire Shop ensures every wheel that goes through their doors is inspected, tested and certified before returning it to the fleet.

Photos by Senior Airman Jared Lovett

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Montez Bell, 86th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation journeyman, and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Smith, 86th MXS noncommissioned officer in charge of the Wheel and Tire Shop, dismantle a C-130J Super Hercules nose wheel assembly at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 1. The Wheel and Tire Shop ensures that every C-130J aircraft wheel assembly meets strict safety standards vital to Ramstein’s airlift operations.

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

An American based in London, Russell Hicks headlines the Thursday Comedy Show Oct. 16 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Feature Comedians are Erin Crouch, who has been producing and hosting comedy in the KMC since 2020, and Jack Holmes, who headlined the first Kazabra Comedy show in 2021. Guest host is Dizzy the Host. 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 0611-143541-9100 from Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Saturday Night Comedy Show

An American based in London, Russell Hicks headlines the Comedy Meets Baumholder Show Oct. 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Tavern on the Rock, Rheinlander Community Club, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks. Feature Comedians are Erin Crouch, and Jack Holmes, who headlined the first Kazabra Comedy show in 2021. Guest host is Dizzy the Host. This is an 18+ event. Doors open at 6 p.m., and tickets are $15 at the door. Customers can reserve seating for $12 a person when they call 531-2830 or 0611-143-531-2830.

Bar will be open all night and serve pizza. Karaoke will take place after the show from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information, call Rheinlander at 531-2831 or 0611-143531-2831.

Trunkin’ Treats in Baumholder

Register your trunk by Oct. 23 for the free Trunkin’ Treats on Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot in front of the Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 3105, and the Wagon Wheel Theater on Smith Barracks. Bring the entire family to this spooktacular event on Oct. 31. Other fun activities offered: Halloween movies, snacks and a costume contest takes place at the Wagon Wheel Theater and Boo Lane Night from 3-8 p.m. at Strikers Bowling Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks. Register by Oct. 23 by scanning the QR code available on baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Holiday Bazaar

The Holiday Bazaar is a shopper’s paradise for all your shopping needs. The Holiday Bazaar is from Friday, Nov. 7 to Sunday, Nov. 9 at the Family & MWR Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Hours of shopping are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to

5 p.m., Sunday. There will be a multitude of vendors offering everything from pottery, antiques, wine, cheese, jewelry, and so much more. All prices in U.S. dollars, with only debit and credit cards accepted. Open to U.S. ID cardholders only. Strollers are welcome. For details, check out kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. or baumholder. armymwr.com

Halloween After Party Bowling Strikers Bowling hosts a Halloween Bowling After Party Oct. 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Bowling Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks. Cost is $15. This is an 18+ event. Special Deal for customers wearing costumes. Drink specials at Pinsetter’s Pub until 1 a.m. Champions American Dinner is open late with great deals. For details, call the bowling center at 531-2831 or 0611143-531-2831.

Start Smart Basketball Registration

Enrollments for Start Smart Basketball for ages 3 to 4 are Nov. 1 to 28 or when sessions are full. Cost is $30 per session. Location is in Landstuhl. Sessions are offered Dec. 2 to 4, and 9 to 11 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Morning sessions are from 10 to 10:45 am., and evening sessions are from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Start Smart is a parent/ child interactive program led by a Sports and Fitness Specialist. Start Smart teaches children the skills they need to play organized sports in a FUN, non-competitive environment in four, 45-minute sessions. For more information or to register, call Parent Central Services, Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, at 541-9065/9066/9067 or 0611-143-541-9065/9066/9067 or via WebTrac on kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Thursday Night Comedy Show

Award-Winning American comedian, Tevin Everett headlines the Thursday Comedy Show Nov. 20 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Feature Comedians are Kristýna Haklová and Maya Upchurch. Host is local comedian Erin Crouch. 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. 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.

Pickleball Tournament

Registration for the Pickleball Tournament is now until Nov. 14. The tournament will be held on Friday, Nov. 21 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Sembach Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 105 on Sembach Kaserne. Registration is available at Sembach, Kleber, ROB, Landstuhl, Miesau, Hall of Champions and Mountaineer Physical Fitness Centers. Team consists of two players, who

are ages 18 and older. Maximum number of teams is 10. Tournament format is double-elimination, and best out of three games. Additional rules concerning game play will be available at registration. For more information, call 541-9204 or 0611143-541-9204.

Java Café Fall for Pumpkin Special

Dive into the Autumn with Java Café Drink Special, “Fall for Pumpkin” now until Nov. 6. The special is Pumpkin Spice, either hot or iced. For more information, visit Java Cafés on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 273, and Landstuhl Post, inside LRMC, Bldg. 3774, in Kaiserslautern.

Contracted Lifeguard Positions

The Baumholder Aquatic Center, located in Bldg. 8895/97 on Wetzel Kaserne, is hiring contracted lifeguards. Positions are available and may vary between annual and seasonal, full-time and part-time roles. For more information, call 531-2929 or 0611-143-531-2929.

October to December Trip Schedules Available

The Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation travel schedules for October to December trip schedules are available under the “Calendar” section of baumholder.armymwr.com and kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. Trips are subject to change and availability. Travelers now can sign up and pick up at both locations. For questions, please call Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at 531-3401 or 0611143-531-3401 or Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation at 541-5654 or 0611-143-5415654.

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 Oct. 29, and Nov. 5 to Dec. 17. For more information, call the Armstrong’s Club at 541-9115 or 0611-143-541-9115.

NFL Sundays at Baumholder Recreation Center

Baumholder Recreation Center will host weekly NFL viewing events every Sunday 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

2025-2026 RheinlandPfalz Intramural Unit Level Basketball Registration

The Rheinland-Pfalz Intramural Sports program announces registration for the 2025-2026 Intramural Unit Level Basketball Season from now to Oct. 31. The 2025-2026 Intramural Unit Level Basketball Season starts Nov. 17 to Jan. 29 at The Hall of Champions and Kleber Physical Fitness Centers. Letters of intent are available at the Hall of Champions and Kleber Fitness Center. A mandatory coaches meeting is Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hall of Champions and Kleber Fitness Centers. Eligibility is Active-Duty military and DOD Civilian Card Holders, 18 and older, who are not enrolled in high school or CYS, and from units within the Baumholder Community. For more information, call (Baumholder) 531-29245 or 0611-143-531-2925, or call (Kaiserslautern) 541-7920 or 063111435417920, or visit baumholder. armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com

Free Line Dance Workshops

Free line dance instruction workshops will be held on Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Dates are Oct. 16; Nov. 6 and 20, and Dec. 4 and 18. For more information, call Armstrong’s Club at 541-9115 or 0611-143-541-9115. For more information, visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

8/9 Pin “King/Queen of the Rock” Tournament

Strikers Bowling Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks, will host a free 8/9 Pin “King/Queen of the Rock” Tournament on the first Saturday of the month. Registration opens at 10 a.m. on the day of each event, with tournament play starting at 11 a.m. Scheduled dates include Nov. 1, Dec. 6, and continue monthly through Sep. 5, 2026. For details, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Midnight Bowl-a-thon

Strikers Bowling Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks, will host Monthly Midnight Bowling on select Fridays from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The event is open to adults 18 and older and costs $15 per person, which includes lane use and shoe rental. Scheduled dates include Oct. 10, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 9, Feb. 6, March 6, April 10, May 15, June 12, July 10, Aug. 7 and Sep. 4. Find out more at baumholder. armymwr.com.

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US Soldiers pursue Army Expert Badges

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

U.S. Soldiers plots points on maps during night land navigation testing as part of Expert Soldier Badge - Expert Field Medic Badge evaluations, held at a field site near Smith Barracks in Baumholder, on Sep. 29.

U.S. Army Soldiers wait inside a holding perimeter before beginning night land navigation testing in pursuit of the coveted U.S. Army Expert Soldier Badge or Expert Field Medical Badge. The evaluation, part of ESB/EFMB testing lanes, was held at a field site near Smith Barracks in Baumholder, on Sep. 29.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Charles Ray, logistician with the 16th Sustainment Brigade, runs around the track as part of the Expert Physical Fitness Assessment while wearing Army combat gear, held at Minnick Field in Baumholder, on Sep. 29.

Country-style 1-bdrm apt in K-Town, fully furnished, 55sqm, pets allowed, available 1 Oct. 2025, Housing Approved, €1100 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-reale state.com

Kaiserslautern West Furnished appartment, washing machine, Internet Access, all Incl.utilities, 44 qm, 1 bd, 1 bth, 44 sq meters, 5 min from Kleberkaserne, 10 min from Vogelweh, 15 min from Ramsteinavailable immediately for short term leasing, Assenmacherstrasse 67659 Kaiserslautern Germany, 495 EU, phone: 6313704922, 015125621211 email: cnhs@ gmx.de

Kaiserslautern, 1bd, 1bth, Apartment, 62sqm, BIK, pets allowed, available 22 Jan. 2025, Housing Approved, €1180 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-realestate.com

Kaiserslautern-Wiesenthalerhof: Modern 2-bdrm apt, 1bth, 84sqm, BIK, balcony, private garage, no pets, available 4 Juli 2025, Housing Approved, €1200 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-reale state.com

Otterberg: High quality and brand new 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathroom apartment on 4th floor, 80sqm, BIK, balcony, laundry, private garage, no pets, available immediately, Housing Approved, €1280 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-realestate.com

2.0bd, 1.0bth, Apartment, 130sqm, BIK, private garage, no pets, available 1 Dez. 2023, Housing Approved, €1300, call +49 176 72812480, wilfried@marcel-jaud.de

2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 105sqm, BIK, liv/ din, balcony/terrace, no pets, available 4 Apr. 2025, Housing Approved, €1100 +utl, call +49 173 3647569, info@germanaid.com

Bechhofen, 2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 114sqm, BIK, balcony/terrace, private garage, no pets, available 6 Mai 2025, Housing Approved, €1350 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-realestate.com

Comf. and quiet Apartment, 132sqm, brand new BIK, 2 bd, 1.5 bath, big liv/din, terrace, storage room in basement, parking space, no pets, Housing Approved, €1350 +utl, helli30@aol.com, 0172/ 9934319

Bruchmuehlbach-Miesau, 2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 123sqm, BIK, balcony/terrace, laundry, no pets, available now, Housing Approved, €2350 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-realestate.com

Kaiserslautern, 2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 150sqm, BIK, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, pets allowed, available 15 Juli 2024, Housing Approved, €1650 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-reale state.com

Kaiserslautern, 2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 121sqm, BIK, laundry, no pets, available now, Housing Approved, €1700 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-realestate.com

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

KTown next to City Park:Warm & Cozy Top-Floor Apartment in Historic BuildingLongterm Rental, 2bd, 2bth, 140sqm, BIK, liv, balcony, laundry, pets allowed, available now, Housing Approved, €1800 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-reale state.com

KTown: 2 bedroom Apt near city park & train station, 1bth, Apartment, 86sqm, BIK, no pets, available 1 Sep 2025, Housing Approved, €1350 +utl, call 0172 6936886, in fo@prem-realestate.com

Otterberg Apartment for rent, €790, 2 BDR, 1 bath, kitchen, balcony, Contact Lilly for details and showings.0049 173 3647569 (iMessage & WhatsApp) info@ger man-aid.com

Rodenbach: newly renovated 2-3 bedroom Apt with brand new kitchen, garage and nice outdoor space, 94sqm, BIK, liv, balcony, pets allowed, available 21 Aug. 2025, Housing Approved, €1350 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-reale state.com

- Open plan living and dining area- New kitchen July 2024 (unused)- Bathroom with shower and bathtub- Bedroom 1- Bedroom 2- Bedroom 3- Utility room- Guest toilet- Garden- Pitches- Garage- Professional property management- Annual utility bill- New economical gas floor heatingAll rooms are well laid out and have lots of natural light with distant views.If you have any questions or would like to arrange a personal viewing appointment, please send us a message via Immobilienscout.We look forward to your message in fo@reis-wirth.de

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, 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, 100sqm, BIK, guest WC, din, balcony/terrace, no pets, available 26 Maerz 2024, Housing Approved, €1100 +utl, call 01795310274, mail@ stuard.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

3bd, 2bth, Apartment, 120sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, no pets, available 1 Juli 2025, Housing Approved, €1450 +utl, call +4963719809003, immobilien.hv@grenz stein.de

3bd, 2bth, Apartment, 120sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv, balcony/terrace, laundry, no pets, available 11 Sep. 2025, Housing Approved, €1450 +utl, call +4963719809003, immobilien.hv@grenzstein.de

Idar-Oberstein, 3bd, 2.5bth, Apartment, 160sqm, BIK, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, unfinished basement, private garage, pets allowed, available 8 Sep. 2025, Housing Approved, €1350 +utl, call 067813437, dr.peggyhs@gmail.com

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

Landstuhl, 220sqm, 3BR, 1.5bath, BIK, laundry, storage, lrg balc, garage, garden, part furn, 10min RAB, housing approved. Rent 1350 + util. Avail now, can be viewed

0152-01969843 or 06371611836

Two-story apt. Downtown K-town, 3 bdr. 2 bath, office, balconies, 137 sqm, rent €1650, Contact Lilly 0049 173 3647569 or info@german-aid.com

4 bdr/ 2 bath apartment in Schmalenberg, 2 story, fire-place, 336 sqm, garage, balconies, €1850. Contact Lilly 0049 173 3647569 or info@german-aid.com

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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

Schwedelbach, 5bd, 3bth, Apartment, 205sqm, BIK, liv/din, laundry, private garage, pets allowed, available 26 Sep. 2025, Housing approved, €1500 +utl, call 015231839055, schehr@baumhardt.de

Updated Apt in Blaubach, 15 mins to Baumholder, 4bd, 2.5bth, Apartment, 203sqm, BIK, balcony/terrace, no pets, available 31 Oct 2025, €1600 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-realestate.com

Mackenbach, several houses for sale, price starts by 669000 Euro. All houses with 5 bed, 3 bath, living-diningarea, laundry, garage, patio, yard. For an houselist -exposeplease send me an email on rmimmobili en@t-online.de or call Ado on +49 172 6801258

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

Building under construction: Apartment in Glan-Muenchweiler, 112 sqm with lift, Price 390.600 €. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ksk-ku sel.de

Huetschenhausen, 2bd, 1bth, House, 109sqm, balcony/terrace, pets allowed, available 1 Apr. 2025, €109000 +utl, call +49 (0)6381-911 0, immo@ksk-kusel.de

Mackenbach, Auf der Platte 90/90a -Semi-detached house, each half-(both for sale)New development on the golf courseBuilt in 2013 - Living space approx. 196 sqm ground floor/first floor + attic portion approx. 4 sqm = 200 sqmProperty-Plot size: 1 x 292 sqm, 1 x 293 sqmEach 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, high-quality fitted kitchen with storage room, dining area with living room. Underfloor heating in all rooms. Garage with large driveway, terrace with fenced property. Lease agreement: monthly rent approx.€2,000-€2,200 = €24,000/€26,400 per year per semi-detached house Plot size approx. 293 sqm x land value €335/sqm = €98,155Gardenpaving, lawn, and fence = €10,445Solid construction garage with double gate

€8,000House with approx. 200 sqm living space per sqm: €1,850 = €372,400 Purchase price and calculation per semi-detached house = €490,000Please call Ado on +49 1726801258 or email rmimmobilien@ t-online.de

Single Family House in Steinbach/Glan, 3 bed, 2 bath, Terrace, Garden, 129 sq meters, Energy passport: Oil, ca. Bj. 1948, 172,80 kWh/(sqma) EEK F, Bedarfsausweis. Price €84000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ksk-ku sel.de

Mackenbach, near golf-course, nice big duplex, 225sqm, 6 bed, 3bath, BiK, laundry, floorheat, carport, yard, avail 01. Nov.2025, rent 2250€ +util. Call Ado on 01726801258 or email on rmimmobilien@ t-online.de

3bd, 3bth, House, 150sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, no pets, available 9 Sep. 2025, Housing Approved, €2950 +utl, call 01724989707, boze1@gmx.de

New building House for rent 200sqm, 5 bd, 2 bth, big living & dinner rm, new kitchen, Kindsbach Germany, 00491636034729, sandra-ilg@t-online.de

Otterbach, 3bd, 2bth, House, 152sqm, guest WC, balcony/terrace, pets allowed, available 1 Feb. 2025, €334000 +utl, call +49 (0)6381-911 0, immo@ksk-kusel.de

Single Family House in Altenglan, 4 bed, 3 bath, Terrace, Sauna, Garden, 209 sq meters, Energy passport: Gas, Bj. 1956, 215,80 kWh/(sqma) EEK G, Bedarfsausweis. Price €257000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de

Single Family House in Ruthweiler, near Burg-Lichtenberg, 3 bed, 2 bath, Terrasse, Garden, 245 sq meters, Energy passport: Electricity, Bj. 1974, 169,6 kWh/(sqma) EEK F, Bedarfsausweis. Price €165000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 9110, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de

Single Family House in Schopp, 5 bed, 2 bath, Guest-WC, Balkony, Wintergarden, Garden, 209 sq meters, Energy passport: Oil, Bj. 1985, 198,6 kWh/(sqma) EEK F, Bedarfsausweis. Price €250000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, EMail: immo@ksk-kusel.de

Well maintained, freestanding House in 66919 Herschberg for SALE, Mitchell Consulting, Kindsbacher Strasse 58, RamsteinMiesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0)6371737 630, info@mitchell-investment.com. Find all of our properties on FindItGuide.com!

5.0bd, 2.0bth, House, 215sqm, BIK, liv/ din, laundry, no pets, available 30 Sep. 2025, €1370 +utl, call 01791297526, strawisa9123@gmx.de

5.0bd, 2.0bth, House, 215sqm, no pets, available 6 Okt. 2025, €1420 +utl, call 0179-1297526, strawisa9123@ gmx.de5.0bd, 2.0bth, House, 215sqm, no pets, available 6 Okt. 2025, €1420 +utl, call 0179-1297526, strawisa9123@gmx.de

6bd, 2.75bth, House, 229sqm, BIK, liv/ din, finished basement, private garage, pets allowed, available 4 Okt. 2025, Housing Approved, €1750 +utl, call 491791271257, tobischmitt78@web.de

6bd, 4bth, House, 400sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, private garage, no pets, available 4 Apr. 2025, Housing Approved, €3000 +utl, call +49 173 3647569, info@ german-aid.com

Duplex in Oberstaufenbach, 6 bdr./2.5 bath, Mother in-law suite, yard, 200 sqm, rent €2000. Contact Lilly 0049 173 3647569 or info@german-aid.com

Highlights include: Sunny terrace with open viewsLight-filled rooms and large windowsPrivate garage and spacious drivewaySurrounded by greenery - ideal for nature loversQuiet location with great privacy If you're looking for a bright, solid home with old-world charm and practical amenities, this villa is for you info@reiswirth.de

Sembach, 5bd, 2.5bth, Townhouse, 155sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/ terrace, laundry, private garage, pets allowed, available 22 Mai 2025, Housing Approved, €1950 +utl, call +49 173 3647569, info@german-aid.com

4.0bd, 2.5bth, House, 268sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, private garage, pets allowed, available 1 Aug. 2024, Housing Approved, €1,680 +utl, call 004917643477156, email h.vatter@ gmail.com

Free-standing house in ReichenbachSteegen, 4 bdr, 3 bath, fenced-in yard, garage, balconies, 194 sqm, rent €1800, contact Lilly 0049 173 3647569 or info@ger man-aid.com

Mackenbach, 4bd, 2bth, House, 204sqm, BIK, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, no pets, available 22 Sep. 2025, Housing Approved, €1700 +utl, call 4916090965874, siwatrim@web.de

Erfenbach: Modern and energy efficient Duplex #193-4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, Built in 2024, 174sqm, BIK, private garage, pets allowed, available now, Housing Approved, €2350 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-realestate.com

Health resort area Trippstadt, 3bd, 2bth, House, 148sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, big terrace, laundry, private garage, small pets allowed, available 1 Sep. 2025, Housing Approved, €1450 +utl, call 017621587923, alina.kholodova@icloud.com

Kaiserslautern, 3bd, 3bth, House, 213sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/ terrace, laundry, private garage, pets allowed, available 11 Aug. 2025, Housing Approved, €2300 +utl, jotmeister@gmail.com

Modern 3 level duplex in Mehlingen, 3 bdr/ 3 bath, floor heating, yard, garage, 205 sqm, rent €2050. Contact Lilly 0049 173 3647569 or info@german-aid.com

Marnheim, 3bd, 2bth, Townhouse, 158sqm, BIK, balcony/terrace, private garage, pets allowed, available 1 Juni 2025, Housing Approved, €1850 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-realestate.com

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Obernheim-Kirchenarnbach: Renovated & Cozy Farmhouse with beautiful courtyard, barn for parking and party room, 170sqm, BIK, liv, no pets, available 25 Aug. 2025, Housing Approved, €1750 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-reale state.com

The house is currently being renovated.Planned rental date is October 1, 2025.Details about the house will follow shortly.call Christine 0176-95619076 or send email: ckurz1904@aol.com

1BR TLA / TDY Apartment in Ramstein [ref=S3], all included + rental car, 5min from RAB, pets allowed ; ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp) ; inquiries@ mytlahome.com

2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 110sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, no pets, available 15 Feb. 2025, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@ mytlahome.com

2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 135sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv, no pets, available 22 Jan. 2025, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlahome.com

3bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 120sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, shared garage, pets allowed, available 1 Okt. 2024, klincks.tlahome@gmail.com

3bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 90sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, laundry, no pets, available 15 Feb. 2025, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlahome.com

3bd, 2bth, Apartment, 120sqm, BIK, liv/ din, laundry, no pets, available 24 Jan. 2025, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlahome.com

3BR 2BA TLA Apt with Air-Conditioning, Ramstein, 5min from RAB, TDY / PCS, NOT FOR PERMANENT LODGING, pet friendly ; www.mytlahome.com/tla/f24 ; +49 17624687550 (whatsapp) ; inquiries@myt lahome.com

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Calculating your LQA or OHA when purchasing a home

by Robert Mitchell Mitchell Consulting

I am often asked exactly how to calculate ones housing allowance when purchasing a home overseas. Generally along with this question comes the misunderstandings of what they have been told by others. Some have said that your Living Quarters Allowance is based on how much your actual mortgage is.

Others note it is based solely on what your allowance is for your pay grade.

Maximum OHA: €1400/month

Utility allowance: €703€/month

At the time of this writing the maximum allowance for an E-7 in the Kaiserslautern area of Germany was €1400 per month for housing plus an automatic payment of €703 per month for utilities. This amount may have changed.

When someone buys a home for €240,000, the military will pay the mortgage via their OHA for 10 years. The easiest way to calculate this is to know that there are 120 months in 10 years. With that being said, you can simply divide the purchase price of €240,000 by 120.

you will see that she will take €1375 per month.

This less than her cap of €1670. If her goal was to maximize her OHA, she would need to buy a more expensive home.

Example 3

GS 11 with 1 dependent

Purchase Price: €300,000

Maximum LQA: $49,000 per year or $4,083 per month

for this example.

€300,000 / .732 = $409,836

Once we have the dollar figure for this purchase, we are able to calculate the monthly allowance in the same manner as for military members, but in USD. $409,836 / 120 = $3415 per month

This leaves him with $668 per month remaining in his LQA to cover utilities. These calculations have nothing whatsoever to do with the financing amount of your home or the monthly loan payment. You could pay cash for your home and you would still receive this allowance based on these calculations.

Hopefully, I can explain how your allowances are calculated which will clarify the rumors.

Keep in mind the base of these calculations is the same for both Active Duty Military and Civilian Employees. The difference between the two is that the military member’s OHA is left in the foreign currency and converted for each pay period based on that period’s exchange rate and the Civilian’s LQA is converted back to U.S. Dollars at the time of the purchase. This means the military member’s USD payment will fluctuate with the currency exchange while the civilian’s USD payment will be fixed on their exchange rate at the time of purchase. So a military member will always get paid just the right amount to cover their calculation each month while some months a civilian may make extra money with other months coming up short. Historically this has balanced out to where the civilian does not notice these ups and downs through their course of ownership.

Example 1

Active Duty E-7 with dependents

Purchase Price: €240,000

€240,000 / 120 = €2000

This member would be allowed to take €2000 per month for the purchase of the home. Since the allowance is €1400, the allowance will be maxed out and pay €1400 per month for 10 years. As the military member progresses in rank, the monthly OHA can increase up to the calculated maximum of €2000 per month.

In addition to this €1400 per month, the member will automatically take the €703 per month utility allowance.

Example 2

Active Duty O-4 with dependents

Purchase Price: €165,000

Maximum OHA: €1670 month

For this example we will use a civilian that receives LQA. He is a GS-11 with 1 dependent that receives $49,000 per year. This is different than a military member because his allowance is offered in USD rather than Euro.

Utility Allowance: €703 month

€ 165,000 / 120 = €1375 per month

An O-4 with dependents buys a home for €165,000. She has a cap of €1670 per month plus €703 for her utilities.

By using the same formula as in example 1 (purchase price / 120)

The first thing that is done is his purchase price is converted from USD to Euro based on the date of the purchase. The conversion of .732 will be used

There are many other aspects to be discussed regarding the OHA/LQA regulations and what costs can be included. This article is meant simply to show the basis on which these calculations are made.

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2022 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe MSport, Sedan / Saloon, AWD/4WD, 8Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission, $38,999 (DE9096). 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!

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2022 BMW X3 M40i AWD, AWD/4WD, Gas, Automatic, $45,995 (S-6273). 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!

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L, US, *CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING L Exterior Color: Fathom Blue Pearl-Coat Interior Color: Black / Alloy / Black Interior Colors Interior: McKinley Leather Perforated Bucket Seats Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine with Stop/Start Transm..., €35,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab Laramie, US, RAM 3500 LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X4 Exterior Color: Bright White ClearCoat Exterior Paint Interior Color: Black Interior Color Interior: Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats Engine: 6.7L I6 Cummins HO Turbo Diesel Engine Transmission: 6Spe..., €67,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Wuerzburg - BMW & Mini Car Dealer, Louis-Pasteur-Strasse 14, Wuerzburg, 97076 Germany, +49 (0) 931 870981021, marketing@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $32,999 (DE8965). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD SuperCrew, Front, Automatic, $29,599 (204475). 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!

2022 Jeep Compass Latitude Lux, AWD/ 4WD, Automatic, $31,649 (204456). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, jland@milita rycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Jeep Wrangler Utility 4D Sahara Altitude 4WD 2.0L I4 Tu, US, JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA Exterior Color: Granite Crystal Metallic Clear-Coat Interior: Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats Engine: 2.0L I4 DOHC DI Turbo Engine with Start Stop Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic Transmission *F..., €41,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Kia Picanto X-Line, EU, $16,999 (DE9156). 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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2022 Porsche Macan S AWD, AWD/4WD, Gas, Automatic, $59,995 (US-5792). 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!

2022 Seat Arona, EU, $21,999 (DEN8729). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslau tern@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Seat Arona, EU, $21,999 (DEN9005). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Toyota Aygo X Pulse, EU, $16,999 (DE8879). 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!

2022 Volvo XC60 B5 Momentum, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $34,999 (DE9160). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD Inscription 7P, Rear, Automatic, $47,900 (204513). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, jland@milita rycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 VW ID4 Pro S, US, Year: 2022 Make: Volkswagen Model: ID.4 PRO S Engine: Electric Motor Transmission: automatic and floor shifter Exterior: Glacier White Metallic/Black Roof Interior: Lunar Gray *INSTALLED OPTIONS *Gradient Package marketing@bavarianmotorcars.com

2023 Audi A3 Sportback, $27,999 (DEN8640). 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!

2023 BMW 5 Series 540i xDrive M-Sport, Sedan / Saloon, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission, $49,499 (DE8755). 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!

2023 Nissan Qashqai Tekna XTronic Mild Hybrid, EU, continuously-variable transmission X-Tronic-CVT, $27,299 (DEN8690). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslau tern@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Porsche Cayenne AWD, AWD/4WD, Gas, Automatic, $64,995 (US-5786). 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!

2023 Toyota Yaris Active, EU, Automatic, $21,999 (DEN9055). The Used Car GuysSpangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SE FWD, Front, Automatic, $29,875 (304198). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, jland@milita rycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Volvo XC40 B5 Ultimate Bright Theme, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $39,999 (DE9175). 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!

2024 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, US, Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic\tab\tab\tab Oyster/Black SensaTec\tab\tab\tab *M Sport Package\tab\tab\tab 8-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission\tab\tab\tab M Sport Steering\tab\tab\tab Without Lines designation outside\tab\tab\tab Rear spoiler\tab\tab\tab *Premium Pack..., €42,995. 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!

2024 BMW X1 M35i, US, *2024 BMW X1 M35i\tab\tab\tab Mineral White Metallic\tab\tab\tab Black M Alcantara/Veganza With Blue Contrast Stitching\tab\tab *Driving Assistance Professional Package\tab\tab\tab Active Driving Assistant Pro\tab\tab\tab Active Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go\tab\tab\tab ..., €49,995. 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!

2024 BMW X1 xDrive28i, US, *2024 X1 xDrive28i\tab\tab\tab Storm Bay Metallic\tab Black M Alcantara/Veganza With Blue Contrast Stitching\tab\tab \tab *Driving Assistance Professional Package\tab\tab\tab Active Driving Assistant Pro\tab\tab\tab Active Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go\tab\tab\tab admin-graf@bava rianmotorcars.com

2024 BMW X1 xDrive28i, US, *2024 X1 xDrive28i\tab\tab\tab San Remo Green Metallic \tab\tab Black Perforated Veganza\tab \tab *xLine\tab\tab\tab Satin aluminum line exterior trim\tab\tab\tab Black High Gloss Trim w/ Ambient Light\tab\tab\tab SensaTec Dashboard\tab\tab\tab xLine content ..., €39,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Wuerzburg - BMW & Mini Car Dealer, LouisPasteur-Strasse 14, Wuerzburg, 97076 Germany, +49 (0) 931 870981021, marketing@ bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 BMW X3 M40i, US, €57,690. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Wuerzburg - BMW & Mini Car Dealer, Louis-Pasteur-Strasse 14, Wuerzburg, 97076 Germany, +49 (0) 931 870981021, marketing@bavarianmo torcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 BMW X5 xDrive40i, US, €66,820. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - WuerzburgBMW & Mini Car Dealer, Louis-PasteurStrasse 14, Wuerzburg, 97076 Germany, +49 (0) 931 870981021, marketing@bava rianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 BMW 228 xDrive Gran Coupe, US, *BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe Jet Black Mocha Perforated Dakota Leather *Sport Line 17" Double-spoke wheels style 549 with all-season run-flat tires Satin aluminum line exterior trim Sport seats Illum..., €33,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMWVilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bava rianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Nissan Kicks SR, Wagon, Front, Xtronic CVT, $25,499 (DE9028). 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!

2024 BMW 330i xDrive MSport, Sedan / Saloon, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission, $41,997 (DE8638). 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!

2024 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan, US, 2024 330i xDrive Sedan\tab\tab\tab Black Sapphire Metallic\tab\tab\tab Black Perforated SensaTec\tab\tab\tab *Driving Assistance Package\tab\tab\tab Active Driving Assistant\tab\tab\tab Active Blind Spot Detection\tab\tab\tab Lane Departure Warning\tab \tab\tab *Pa..., €45,495. 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!

2024 BMW X6 M60i, US, *BMW X6 M60i Tanzanite blue II metallic Silverstone Sensafin Leather *Parking Assistance Package Parking Assistant Professional Active Park Distance Control Surround View w/ 3D View *Executive Packag..., €91,800. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Kaiserslautern, Pariser Str. 398, 398 Pariser Strasse, Kaiserslautern, 67663 Germany, +49 (0) 631 560009091, admin-ktown@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Chevrolet Trax LT, Crossover, Gas, Automatic, $26,995 (US-6043). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2024 Honda HR-V Sport, Wagon, AWD/ 4WD, CVT, $32,499 (DE9035). 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!

2024 Hyundai Elantra SEL, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $23,995 (US-6044) Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Hyundai i10 Trend, EU, $19,999 (DEN9032). 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!

2024 Hyundai i10, EU, $19,999 (DE9036). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslau tern@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Mazda 2 Agile Hybrid, Apple CarPlay, EU, $22,999 (DEN8200). 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!

2024 Nissan Juke N-Connecta, EU, 7 speed, $22,999 (DEN8732). 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!

2024 Nissan Sentra SV, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $23,995 (US-6032). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Nissan Sentra SV, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $23,995 (US-6042). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Seat Leon Style, EU, $24,199 (DEN8678). 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!

2024 Suzuki Ignis Comfort, EU, $21,999 (DE8921). 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!

2024 Volkswagen Taos SE, Crossover, Gas, Automatic, $27,995 (US-6033). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Tesla Model Y, EU Spec, Electric, Automatic, $36,995 (S-6280). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 063175 00 39 77, info@ramsteinusedcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Volkswagen Taos SE, Crossover, Gas, Automatic, $27,995 (US-6031). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SE, Gas, Automatic, $29,995 (US-6036). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 063175 00 39 77, info@ramsteinusedcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SE, SUV, Gas, Automatic, $29,995 (US-6034). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SE, SUV, Gas, Automatic, $29,995 (US-6040). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SE, SUV, Gas, Automatic, $29,995 (US-6039). 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!

2025 Audi Q3 S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro, Rear, Automatic, $43,440 (535143). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)63156000921, jland@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Audi Q3 S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro, Rear, Automatic, $45,140 (535040). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)63156000921, jland@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Audi Q3 S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro, Rear, Automatic, $46,490 (535178). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)63156000921, jland@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Audi Q3 S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro, Rear, Automatic, $44,490 (535147). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)63156000921, jland@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Audi Q3 S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro, Rear, Automatic, $44,490 (535093). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)63156000921, jland@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Audi Q7 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro, Rear, Automatic, $71,340 (535161) MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, jland@milita rycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 BMW X1 xDrive28i, SUV, AWD/4WD, 7-Speed Double Clutch, $38,997 (DE9014). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslau tern@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 BMW X2 xDrive28i, SUV, AWD/4WD, 7-Speed Double Clutch, $44,999 (DE9135). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslau tern@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sdn RS, Rear, Manual, $28,245 (511544). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)1622145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sdn RS, Rear, Manual, $28,245 (511620). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)1622145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sdn RS, Rear, Manual, $28,245 (511510). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)1622145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Ford Bronco Big Bend 4 Door 4x4, AWD/4WD, Automatic, $47,065 (540819). 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!

2025 Ford Escape Active FWD, Front, Automatic, $32,005 (540346). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)1622145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Nissan Altima S FWD, Front, Manual, $28,190 (564454). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)162-2145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Nissan Altima SV FWD, Front, Manual, $29,810 (564471). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)162-2145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Nissan Altima SV FWD, Front, Manual, $29,810 (564469). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)162-2145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Nissan Pathfinder S 4WD, AWD/ 4WD, Automatic, $40,560 (564416). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, jland@milita rycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Nissan Rogue AWD S, Rear, Automatic, $32,495 (564250). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)1622145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Nissan Rogue AWD S, Rear, Automatic, $32,070 (564089). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)1622145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Nissan Rogue AWD S, Rear, Automatic, $32,070 (564234). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)1622145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Nissan Rogue AWD SV, Rear, Automatic, $33,910 (564229). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)1622145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Nissan Rogue FWD SV, Front, Automatic, $32,510 (564219). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)1622145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Nissan Sentra S CVT, Front, Manual, $22,820 (501053). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)63156000921, jland@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Nissan Sentra SV CVT, Front, Manual, $24,005 (501065). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, jland@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Toyota Highlander LE FWD (SE), Front, Automatic, $41,815 (508532). 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!

2025 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD (SE), Rear, Automatic, $47,775 (508528). 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!

2025 Volkswagen Atlas 2.0T SEL 4MOTION, Rear, Automatic, $49,625 (560325). 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!

2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2.0T SE w/Technology FWD, Front, Automatic, $42,720 (560236). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)162-2145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Volkswagen Taos SE 4MOTION, Rear, Automatic, $32,720 (537276). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, jland@military cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2025 Volkswagen Taos SE FWD, Front, Automatic, $31,475 (537261). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, jland@military cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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attractions. Being located right next to Germany’s underrated Harz Mountains, it also offers plenty of outdoor activities – and some incredible leaf-peeping in the autumn. Best of all, the town feels kind of like a secret. Which makes it ideal for travelers, whether you’re new to Germany or you’ve been here a while.

Where to Begin: Halberstadt Old Town

There is a lot to love about Halberstadt’s Old Town. For starters, it offers some of the most beautifully preserved half-timbered houses and winding alleys in Germany – which is saying something, especially since so much of the city was destroyed during the second world war. Compared to larger cities, there are fewer shops, cafés, and restaurants: there are also fewer tourists.

Halberstadt also offers an excellent farmer’s market, which is held Tuesdays and Fridays (with the occasional Thursday tossed in) through the beginning of November. Never fear, though. Halberstadt’s incredibly charming Christmas market begins in late November (the 25th this year) and runs through December 23.

The Old Town also holds Halberstadt’s cant-miss Cathedral, which is (rightfully) considered one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in the country. Simply touring the interior of this nearly 800-year-old cathedral offers a humbling and sublime experience. A visit to the cathedral’s treasury, which holds more than a thousand mostly medieval relics, tapestries, and other treasures, is highly recommended.

Halberstadt’s Great Outdoor Opportunities

One of Halberstadt’s claims to fame is as a gateway to the Harz Mountains. Often overlooked in favor of the Alps, the Harz is a heavily wooded, ancient mountain range that offers some incredible exploring opportunities, as well as some of Germany’s most gorgeous autumn scenery. Plenty of beautiful routes are available in the forested hills just south of Halberstadt. Many trails are accessible by foot from the city.

One of the coolest outdoor adventures involves a trip to the Sandhölen, which are kind of what they sound like — sand caves. The Große Sandhöhle (which is the big sand cave) is not to be missed. It is like a giant outdoor wonderland for basically everyone. Sand to play in, rocks to scramble on, caves to explore — and all set in the middle of a lovely forest. As a bonus, the sand caves are just a quick hike away from Regenstein Castle, which is imposing, explorable, and overall worth a visit.

A Fun Bonus: Oldest Giant Wine Barrel in the World

Okay, so Germany is no stranger to wine barrels, or even to giant wine barrels (see Bad Dürkheim or Heidelberg Castle, for example). But, man, if you have the chance to see a giant wine barrel, you shouldn’t miss it!

Halberstadt’s version does not disappoint: It holds 144,000 liters, which is the equivalent to 192,000 bottles of normal wine. And it is old, having been brought to life in 1594. Despite its massive size, finding the barrel requires a bit of an adventure. It lives in the cellar of the restaurant Jagdschloss, which is located in Halberstadt’s lovely Spiegelsberge Landscape Park.

Getting to Halberstadt

By car, Halberstadt is 4.5 hours from Kaiserslautern, 3.5 hours from Wiesbaden, and 5 hours from Stuttgart. Check with Deutsche Bahn for train options.

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Halberstadt’s cathedral St. Stephanus and St. Sixtus to the left and Martini church to the right in Halberstadt’s historic center.

Sand caves between Halberstadt and Blankenburg.

Historic houses in Halberstadt.

Regenstein Castle

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Tron: Ares (2025)

SCI-FI/ACTION/ADVENTURE

Mankind encounters AI beings for the first time when a highly sophisticated program, Ares, leaves the digital world for a dangerous mission in the real world.

Director: Joachim Rønning

Roofman (2025)

After escaping from prison, former soldier and professional thief Jeffrey Manchester finds a hideout inside a Toys “R” Us, surviving undetected for months while planning his next move. However, when Jeffrey falls for a divorced mom, his double life starts to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.

Cast: Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Melonie Diaz, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, Jimmy O. Yang, Peter Dinklage

Director: Derek Cianfrance

Anemone (2025)

In Northern England, a man heads out on a journey into the woods to reconnect with the estranged hermit brother with whom he shared a complicated past that was altered by life-changing events decades ago.

Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley, Safia Oakley-Green

Director: Ronan Day-Lewis

Fairyland (2023)

A father-daughter relationship evolves through an era of bohemian decadence in 1970s San Francisco to the sober and heartbreaking era of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s.

Cast: Emilia Jones, Scoot McNairy, Cody Fern, Maria Bakalova, Nessa Dougherty, Adam Lambert, Geena Davis

Directors: Andrew Durham

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Battle after another (2025)

Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts.

Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson

Infinity Castle (English Dubbed) (R) 1900 Toy Story (1995) (G) 1645

SUNDAY OCTOBER 12

Tron: Ares (PG-13) 1200, 1500, 1800

Tron: Ares 3D (PG-13) 1745

Fairyland (R) 1515

Roofman (R) 1215, 1815

Soul on Fire (PG) 1245

Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie (G) 1245, 1530, 1815

Toy Story (1995) (G) 1530

MONDAY OCTOBER 13

Tron: Ares (PG-13) 1300, 1545

One Battle After Another (R) 1615

Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie (G) 1315, 1600

Toy Story (1995) (G) 1330

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle (English Dubbed) (R) 1615

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG) 1330

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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 15 CLOSED

THURSDAY OCTOBER 16

Tron: Ares (PG-13) 1700

One Battle After Another (R) 1745

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle (English Dubbed) (R) 1715

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG) 1730

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Poster by Focus Features, Universal Pictures

DRAMA

Poster by Lionsgate Willa

Poster by Warner Bros. Pictures

Cast: Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, Gillian Anderson, Jeff Bridges

Poster and screenshots by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures