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Polish air force pilots and Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron go through a pre-� ight brie� ng during a theater security cooperation event Monday on Powidz Air Transport Base, Poland. Ramstein Airmen got an opportunity to work hand-in-hand with their Polish counterparts.

Airmen work hand-in-hand with Polish counterpartsStory and photo by Senior Airman Hailey Haux86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

POWIDZ AIR TRANSPORT BASE, Poland — Ramstein Airmen were involved with mem-bers of the Polish air force Oct. 14 through today during the fi scal year’s fi rst rotation of aircraft to the U.S. Air Force Aviation Detachment in Poland.

U.S. and Polish air force members trained and learned from each other on several airlift functions, including fl ight controls and aircraft mainte-nance. As part of the continued part-nership, this is the second time this year Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron trained with the Polish air force.

“It’s great being able to work with our Polish counterparts because they deal with some of the same issues we do,” said Capt. Scott Vander Ploeg, 37th Airlift Squadron Av-Det Rotation

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Cadre Creek Defender illuminates, teaches through nightSenior Airman Jesse Koritar, 435th Security Forces Squadron Creek Defender member, demonstrates how to verify a casualty and search a body Oct. 17 in Baumholder, Germany. Creek Defender cadre teach up to 1,200 students per year at U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa’s only Ground Combat Readiness Training Center to prepare them for deployment around the world.

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Preparing more than 1,000 security forces members for deployments every year falls on the shoulders of less than 20 cadre from

the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing operating out of Baumholder, Germany. The cadre are there to guide security forces Airmen to reach their opti-mal capabilities.

Senior Airman Jesse Koritar, 435th Security Forces Squadron combat tactics technician, ensures all security forces members passing through his class are capable of performing 24 core security forces tasks, ranging from nighttime operations, fi re control measures and urban operations.

“This is the type of training environment where

mistakes are allowed and improved upon,” Koritar said. “We aim to mold everyone into a squad leader so safety will never be an issue.”

Cadre use class members to shape even the low-est ranking Airman into a leader. Koritar instills student-driven lessons inside his teaching structure.

“We always aim to leave an impact,” Koritar said. “There is already years of experience and multiple deployments completed within every squad arriving here. Cadre facilitate and guide the learning and refreshing process. The knowledge to complete the mission is already instilled in every defender that passes through; we just reaffi rm and consolidate what they already know.”

Confi dence built within each other and within a squad is paramount to the Creek Defender course.

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Also, please note that most locations in the U.S. do not set

their clocks back until Nov. 3.

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Halloween core valuesby Col. Ray Briggs86th Maintenance Group commander

It was three nights before Halloween, and Staff Sgt. Randy Brown was sleeping. He was dreaming of his upcoming trip to Frankfurt airport with his fi ancee, Susan, from the 86th Force Support Squadron. They were about to fl y to the U.S. to get married.

In his dream, a traffi c jam had forced them off of the autobahn and onto a lonely stretch of high-way near Frankenstein Castle outside of Darmstadt. The locals know strange things still happen around the woods near Frankenstein Castle. Locals tell a 150-year-old story about a mad woodsman who used his ax to do unspeakable things. The ghost of the mad woods-man is said to still haunt the woods near Frankenstein Castle today.

It was raining and already dark, but Randy was only thinking of Susan and getting to the airport. Susan was uncomfortable with Randy’s driving on the winding road in the rain. She asked where they were. Sensing her unease, Randy decided it would be better to not tell her about Frankenstein Castle and the local legend of the area, so he made up a story about a fairytale from outside Darmstadt. He slowed as he passed a dis-abled vehicle, pretending to see if they needed assistance; he had no real intention of stopping as all he could think of was getting to the airport. Randy was now concen-trating on the GPS as it recal-culated for the um-teenth time, hoping it would get them rerouted back to the autobahn and on the way to Frankfurt.

As he looked up, he saw a shad-owy fi gure with an ax standing in the middle of the road. He swerved, losing control of the vehicle and slid down an embankment. The

car was not damaged and no one was hurt, but it was stuck in the mud.

Randy and Susan looked up to see the shadowy, ax-wielding fi gure standing in front of them. As the ax came thundering down into the car, Randy awoke with a fright. He couldn’t help but think, “If only I had practiced integrity fi rst and told the truth about where we were, this would not have hap-pened.”

The next night, Randy was again dreaming of his drive to the Frankfurt airport. Just as before, it was raining, dark and traffi c had pushed them off of the autobahn onto the back roads near Frankenstein Castle.

As the GPS recalculated, Susan asked about where they were in her uneasy manner. This time, Randy knew he should tell her the truth. He told her about Frankenstein Castle and the legend of the mad woodsman.

It didn’t make Susan feel any better, but he knew he had told the truth. He slowed as he passed the disabled vehicle, but continued on, just as he had done the night before.

Randy focused on the GPS, only to look up to see a shadowy fi gure with an ax standing in the middle of the road. He swerved, lost control of the vehicle and slid down the embankment. The car was undam-aged and there were no injuries, but they were stuck. Randy and Susan looked up to see the ax-wielding ghost standing in front of them.

As his ax came crashing down onto the car, Randy was startled awake. He couldn’t help but think, “If only I had practiced service before self and assisted the dis-abled vehicle, this would not have happened.”

The third night, Randy was again dreaming of his drive to the Frankfurt airport. Just as before, it was raining, dark and traffi c

had pushed them off of the auto-bahn onto the back roads near Frankenstein Castle. The GPS con-tinued to recalculate, and Susan asked the uneasy question about where they were. Again, Randy told the truth about the castle and the legend of the mad woodsman.

As they approached a disabled vehicle, he stopped and rendered assistance. He helped the stranded driver place his warning triangle 100 meters from the vehicle and changed a fl at tire. Randy wasn’t prepared for the evening’s rain and ended up soaking wet and cold, even though it only took 15 min-utes to help the stranger. They should still be able to make it to the airport on time, if they could fi nd their way back to the autobahn.

After getting back to his car, Randy was shivering from the cold and dripping wet. Shaking water from his brow, he looked up to see a shadowy fi gure with an ax standing in the middle of the road. The car swerved and slid down

an embankment, undamaged and without injuries, but stuck in the mud. Driver and passenger looked up to see the shadowy, ax-wield-ing fi gure standing in front of the car.

Again, the ax came crashing down onto the car, and Randy sud-denly awoke with a cold sweat. He couldn’t help but think, “If only I had practiced excellence and been prepared for the conditions of the evening, this would not have hap-pened.”

It was time for the Randy and Susan’s drive to the Frankfurt airport, and this was no dream.

Just like his dreams the previous three nights, it was raining, dark and traffi c had pushed them off of the autobahn onto the back roads near Frankenstein Castle.

The GPS continued to recalcu-late, but Susan was following on the map they had prepared in advance.

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Story and photos by Rick ScavettaU.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

Sunshine and som-ber music filled Vogelweh’s cha-pel as Army law

enforcement Soldiers honored the memory of Sgt. Joseph Peters — the first special agent from the Army’s Criminal Investigation Command, known as CID — to die in combat since the command was established in 1971.

Peters, 24, of Springfield, Mo., was killed Oct. 6 by enemy explosives in Zhari District, near Kandahar, Afghanistan.

“The thin blue line is truly thinner today,” said Sgt. Justin Link, using a colloquial term for police forces known well to the gathering of mostly military police Soldiers.

Peters enlisted in 2007, working in Army intelli-gence. He deployed to Iraq in 2008 and 2009. Promoted to sergeant in 2010, Peters became a CID special agent and was posted to the 286th Military Police Detachment in Vicenza, Italy — a close-knit team of 12 Soldiers and Italian employees. At Caserma Ederle, Peters investigated 60 felony-level cases. He was a diligent and determined agent who liked to break the seriousness of police work with good humor, said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Chris Kellenberger.

“He worked hard,” Kellenberger said. “He was fun to be around. He liked to have a good time and loved what he was doing. He’d be serious when he needed to to

get his job done.”In April 2013, he deployed

to Afghanistan in support of U.S. Special Operations Command. Part of an elite team, Peters took part in clas-sified missions in remote areas.

At the service, Peters’ wife Ashley and their son Gabriel sat in the first pews with Peters’ parents, Dennis and Debbie. The family traveled from Missouri to take part in the memorial. Soldiers qui-etly reflected as Pfc. Anthony Oliveira, from the Wiesbaden CID unit, played a spiritual song on his guitar. Outside, Soldiers from the 18th Military Police Brigade fired volleys followed by a bugler sounding taps.

Although casualties among CID Soldiers are rare, the dangers they face each day — either in garrison or deployed to combat zones — are not, said Lt. Col. Sarah K. Albrycht, commander of the 5th MP Battalion.

“The loss of agent Peters was a shock,” Albrycht said. “It hurts so much to lose one of your own.”

Peters was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star with valor, the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the NATO Medal and the Combat Action Badge.

The U.S. Army Europe command team, Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell Jr. and Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport Sr., attended the service, as did several senior Army and Air Force lead-ers from the KMC. After a chaplain’s prayer, Peters’ co- workers and friends spoke about their fallen comrade.

For a few days, the office was in disbelief, Kellenberger said.

“Since then, we’ve accept-ed it. It’s the nature of what we volunteered to do,” Kellenberger said. “With that acceptance, we’ve become a little more lighthearted. We tell stories about Joe.”

Peters was both mentor and friend to Link, 26, of North

Brunswick, N.J., who arrived in Vicenza a year after Peters. As CID agents, they inves-tigated felony crimes from assaults to drugs and larce-nies.

“We started working cases together. He was my partner,” Link said. “He was a ‘bro’ at heart. He was the guy who, when we’re get-ting ready to go home, would

ask, ‘Who wants to go get a beer?’”

Close in age and young-er than their colleagues, the agents found solace at the Arena, Caserma Ederle’s on-post watering hole, talking over Hefeweizen beers — a way to leave the day’s stress-ors behind.

Soldiers at Vogelweh remember fallen CID special agent

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Chris Kellenberger, Sgt. Joseph Peters’ supervisor, gives the eulogy during a memorial for Peters, the first special agent from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command to die in combat since the com-mand formed in 1971.

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Soldiers from the Sembach-based 18th Military Police Brigade render a rifle salute in honor of Sgt. Joseph Peters during a service at Vogelweh chapel.


OCT. 159:23 a.m.: A major vehicle accident

was reported on Ramstein.12:06 p.m.: Communication of a

threat was reported on Landstuhl.12:18 p.m.: Failure to obey a lawful

order or regulation was reported on Landstuhl.

4:43 p.m.: Driving with a suspended license was reported in Kaiserslautern.

5:06 p.m.: A major traffi c acci-dent with injuries was reported in Landstuhl.

9:42 p.m.: A mutual assault was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach.

OCT. 163:11 a.m.: A major traffi c accident

was reported in Sembach.

OCT. 178:25 a.m.: Larceny of private prop-

erty was reported on Landstuhl. 1:32 p.m.: A major traffi c accident

was reported in Kaiserslautern.

OCT. 189:23 a.m.: Larceny of private prop-

erty was reported in Kaiserslautern.

OCT. 1912:57 a.m.: An assault was reported

in Kaiserslautern.3:10 a.m.: Damage to private prop-

erty was reported in Oberarnbach.3:10 a.m.: An assault was reported

in Oberarnbach.4:16 a.m.: Drunken driving was

reported in Eselsfürth.

9:39 a.m.: A minor traffi c accident, fl eeing the scene and drunken driving were reported in Landstuhl.

11:05 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach.

OCT. 207:40 a.m.: A minor traffi c accident

and fl eeing the scene were reported in Kaiserslautern.

OCT. 218:17 a.m.: A minor traffi c accident

and fl eeing the scene were reported in Schwedelbach.

9:15 a.m.: Larceny of government property was reported on Vogelweh.

5 p.m.: An Eagle Eyes report was made on Vogelweh Family Housing.

5:40 p.m.: An attempted assault and child endangerment were reported in Helterserg.

7:30 p.m.: A minor traffi c accident and fl eeing the scene were reported in Fockenberg-Limbach.

AADD STATSOct. 19 — 24 volunteers and 15

lives potentially saved.Oct. 20 — 17 volunteers and 25

lives potentially saved.

ClosuresThe KMC Housing offi ces will be closed

Nov. 1, 11, 28 and 29 in observance of holidays. Offi ces will also close at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 and Nov. 22 for training or offi ce functions.

Dental examsThe 86th Dental Squadron will provide den-

tal exams and cleanings for retired service members from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Ramstein Dental Clinic. Appointments can be made by calling 479-2210 or 06371-46-2210, or at the front desk of the Ramstein Dental Clinic.

Trunk-or-TreatKMC Youth Sports and Ramstein Youth

Programs will host the fourth annual Trunk-or-Treat spook fest from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Ramstein’s Donnelly Park. The event includes Halloween movies, candy, carnival games, a haunted trail, music and a costume contest. To register vehicles, call Ramstein Youth Programs at 480-6444. In the event of inclement weather, the fest will be held at the Ramstein Youth Center.

Dental assisting volunteer programThe Ramstein Dental Clinic will start the

next American Red Cross Dental Assisting Volunteer Program Nov. 12. The course is full time for seven months (from 6:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday). This program is open to dependent ID cardholders with a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must attend the mass briefi ng at 3:30 p.m. today in the Ramstein Dental Clinic waiting area. Interviews will be conducted Monday and Tuesday. Notifi cation of selection will be announced Tuesday. Participants must be available to in-process from Wednesday to

Nov. 8. Applicants must be dedicated, moti-vated and interested in the dental career fi eld. Further information, applications and inter-view slots will be given at the brief-ing. Volunteers are full time from start day. For more information, call Master Sgt. Edward Crowell or Tech. Sgt. Nailah Dillard at 479-2095/2210 or 06371-46-2095 or 2210, or email [email protected] or [email protected].

CFC-O campaign ongoingThe Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas

campaign will continue as scheduled until Nov. 15, despite the campaign’s suspension in the continental U.S. The contributions of service members and their families assist people in need throughout the KMC, as well as across the nation. Contact your CFC community area project offi cer for more information or to make a donation.

International DayThe German Armed Forces restaurant,

Deutsches Haus, in Bldg. 544 on Ramstein, will offer an International Day from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Guests can bring along an international comrade or colleague for lunch and both will get a free soda. For details on the restaurant and its services, visit www.deutscheshausramstein.de.

Finance counter opensThe 86th Comptroller Squadron Financial

Services Flight will have a grand opening for its customer service counter from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 1 in Bldg. 2108 on Ramstein.

Maternity ABUsThe Defense Logistics Agency has recently

announced the new maternity Rip-Stop Airman Battle Uniform is expected to be available in

the spring 2014. Due to this, DLA arranged emergency procurement of the current maternity ABUs. A total of 16 sizes of coats and trousers previously unavailable are now in stock. Additional sizes are expected to arrive in November.

Neighborhood Watch ProgramThe 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron

is implementing a new process to stream-line the fl ow of information to the general public. Instead of consolidating intelligence, sending it through the operations section and presenting it during monthly meetings, infor-mation pertaining to criminal trends within the KMC will be disseminated directly to Neighborhood Watch block captains via email. To take part in this new initiative, email [email protected]. Neighborhood Watch training will be conducted by the 569th USFPS/S3O. After training, participants will be added to the dis-tribution list.

LRMC seeks volunteersLandstuhl Regional Medical Center is look-

ing for volunteers to assist in its patient admin-istration division for work dealing with medi-cal documentation. Training will be provid-ed. Volunteers who are CPC-A certifi ed may count this volunteer time toward having the apprentice level removed from their coding credentials. Volunteers must be a government ID cardholder willing and able to pass a back-ground check and receive a common access card. All volunteers must process through the American Red Cross at LRMC who may be reached at 486-7298 or 06371-86-7298. Interested volunteers can also check out the requirements to become a LRMC volunteer at https://www.facebook.com/LandstuhlARC/notes.Ta

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by Senior Airman Whitney Stork86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron spends the majority of

the year on the road doing what some would call the impossible. While traditional maintenance squadrons are fixing everyday outages, these Airmen are called upon when it seems no one has the answer.

The squadron provides spe-cialized Air Force mainte-nance support for Department of Defense computer and infor-

mation systems within the U.S. European Command area. They also present theater commanders with emergency restoration, pre-ventative maintenance, training expertise and maintenance sup-port exceeding base-level capa-bilities. These Airmen receive extensive training and received certifications that exceed what base-level personnel require.

“We have a unique mission here, and we’re diverse with a good range of knowledge between all of the sections and personnel,” said Master Sgt. Chet Fine, 1st CMXS operations

flight chief. “We work as the 9-1-1 of the comm maintenance world. As soon as we get a call for support, we are usually on the road within 48 hours.”

The three sections that make up the squadron are opera-tions, plans and programs and the regional maintenance cen-ter. Each section holds their own specialist on maintenance aspects from cables and vehicles to airfield weather equipment. They are completely self-reliant within themselves to be able to

Photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko

Showcasing base pride with mass cleaningAirman John Crover, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron operations manager, gathers leaves during a base clean up Monday on Ramstein. The first of the two clean-up days directed the KMC to tidy up the interiors and exteriors of base facilities. The second day was focused on base housing areas. During the base clean up, KMC personnel picked up trash around their surrounding areas and gathered leaves and debris.

CMXS: mission possible

Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart

Staff Sgt. Horacio Maysonet, 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron special communications engineer, inspects a training module Oct. 17 on Ramstein. See CMXS, Page 18

‘Always Ready’ battalion takes WLC prep into woodsStory and photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. Burnett21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 21st Special Troops Battalion conducted land navi-gation training Oct. 15 to 17 to pre-pare for the Warrior Leader Course in the KMC.

Training began on Panzer Kaserne with classroom instruction covering every aspect of land navigation. Soldiers learned about terrain features, including hills, valleys, ridges, saddles and draws, and how to read the legend on a map. They also received instruction on how to orient a map and determine its scale, said Sgt. 1st Class Jose Garnica, an operations NCO assigned to the 21st STB and the course instructor.

“Land navigation is something a lot of these Soldiers don’t use in their day-to-day mission, but it is some-thing all Soldiers need to keep close to their heart,” Garnica said. “In a time when people rely so heavily on tech-nology, it’s important to know how to use a map in case those electronic systems fail.”

The class continued with instruction on reading an eight-digit grid coordi-nate and plotting it on a map. After plotting multiple points, the students learned to determine an azimuth and distance between two points. Finally, Garnica taught them the basics of ter-rain association and how to identify the location of terrain features in rela-tion to a plotted point.

“Plotting points, determining the azimuth, determining distance and

terrain association will help these Soldiers find their points quicker,” Garnica said. “When they go to the Warrior Leader Course they will go into it with a better understanding of multiple ways to find their points.”

On the third day of training, the Soldiers put everything they learned into practice with LANDNAV lanes on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. The “Always Ready” Soldiers received starting grid coordinates, a map, a compass, a protractor and four points to find. During the first iteration the Soldiers operated in buddy teams, during a second iteration they had to navigate alone, said Spc. Billy L. Phillips, a human resources specialist assigned to the 21st TSC’s 1st Human Resources Sustainment Command.

“At first getting through the terrain in the woods was difficult, but as we became more comfortable with what we were doing it got easier to find our points,” Phillips said. “I think this training is going to help all of us when we get to WLC. Having this knowl-edge and experience will lead us to success.”

Spc. Billy L. Phillips, a human resources special-ist assigned to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 1st Human Resources Sustainment Command, checks his azimuth during land navigation training.


14-1 mission commander. “It is nice to be able to help each other out with those issues.”

The events that took place were personnel drops, as well as Joint Precision Air Delivery System and Container Delivery System bundle drops. Additionally, air force mem-bers teamed for grass-strip landings, low-level routes and observation flights.

“The Polish forces put together their own bundles for us to drop,” said Capt. Ben Spain, 37th AS instructor pilot. “This is the first time we have ever done that. It will be good to be able to work together in a different way.”

As long-time allies, the U.S. and Poland continue to build partnership capacity together at the Av-Det, and missions like this help to strengthen that important alliance.

“By working with our counterparts, we are able to increase the capabilities of ourselves and our allies around us,” Vander Ploeg said. “It’s important to do because if we go to war together we already know how things will work.”

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Staff Sgts. Robert Hockenhull and James Gettis, 86th Force Support Squadron First-Term Airman Center instruc-tors, prepare Airmen for the operational Air Force. FTAC is an eight-day course giving Airmen the foundation for beginning their career at Ramstein.

Story and photo by Airman Dymekre Allen86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The basics, check. The training, check. Now, on to professional-ism.

From the intensity of basic mili-tary training to the countless hours

of sitting in class gaining career knowledge, the time finally comes to use those skills and become military professionals. This is the path all Air Force members must take in their first month as the new faces of the Air Force.

First-Term Airman Center instructors are responsible for taking new Airmen and shap-ing them into contributing members of the Air Force. They provide key information need-ed to prosper as Airmen begin their Air Force career.

“We provide them with the information they’re going to use for the rest of their career,” said Staff Sgt. Robert Hockenhull, 86th Force Support Squadron FTAC instructor. “Every briefing is important and they will need this information at some point in their career.”

Along with teaching the basics of being an Airman during the eight-day course, the instructors assist by helping them with wing-menship.

“It’s about molding them into Airmen and helping them become great people,” Hockenhull said. “We’ve built an environment

that allows them to become closer with their fellow wingmen and come out of their shells in our group activities.”

FTAC instructors haven’t always had the job of training Airmen. The instructors teaching the courses are from many different career fields and use their different experi-ences to provide a variety of knowledge to the Airmen.

“I have worked with nearly every career field in the Air Force,” said Staff Sgt. James Gettis, 86th Force Support Squadron FTAC instructor. “Because instructors come from different jobs, we can answer a lot of questions the Airmen have about what the operational Air Force is like.”

Gettis said the transition from trainee to professional is the best time to teach new Air Force ambassadors important aspects they need to know.

“This is the most crucial part,” Gettis said. “The transition can be rough, but they made a great decision in their life. Wearing the uni-form is a matter of pride and dedication to something greater than themselves … they can go to bed at the end of the night saying they are professional and they have to learn to present themselves as such.”

FTAC instructors provide leadership skills from the front as well as followership skills needed to be successful in their Air Force career. With their new found Air Force knowl-edge Airmen have the tools they need to per-form their job and be a functional member of the Air Force.

FTAC builds foundation for professional Airmen

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She joked about the GPS’s inability to keep up with her. She knew they were traveling near Frankenstein Castle and asked Randy what he knew about the area. Randy told her about the leg-end of the mad woodsman.

As they approached a disabled vehicle, they rendered assistance.

He donned his rain gear and gloves, pulling a poncho hat over his head. He helped the stranded driver place his warning triangle and changed a flat tire. It only took 15 minutes, and because he had planned for extra time on his drive, they still had plenty of time to make it to the airport.

After getting back to his car, Susan said how impressed she was with Randy. He was prepared for the drive, had an alternate plan to deal with traffic and was a good citizen by helping the stranded driver. The two drove on, staying alert, minding their speed, and working as a team. They passed a shadowy figure who appeared to be hold-ing an ax, which made Susan gasp.

As Randy stayed focused on the road, they drove by the figure and realized that it was just a scarecrow decoration put out for Halloween.

The bend on the road and unusual lighting made it appear to be in the road. As they returned to the autobahn and continued to Frankfurt air-port, both Randy and Susan knew the impor-tance of living the core values of integri-ty, service and excellence. They had no doubt that it was going to be great wedding.

by Senior Airman Trevor Rhynes86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Imagine yourself walking down the street, minding your own business, on your way home from a long day at work. It’s get-ting dark and someone in your peripheral vision stumbles down some stairs they

didn’t see.The sidewalk and the street nearby is full of traf-

fic. There’s plenty of other people to help out, right? Someone else will stop to see if that person is OK, right?

A person stumbling on two or three stairs isn’t that serious of a situation, but having the mentality that someone else nearby will help could lead to that person not getting help in a dire moment.

“The bystander mentality can be avoided by just taking the risk and stepping in,” said Tech. Sgt. Lenny Mejia, 693rd Intelligence Support Squadron cyber systems operations technician. “Don’t worry about the feelings of discomfort or embarrassment and just do it.”

Mejia was one of several individuals who came to someone’s aid when they were riding a bicycle near the Belgian Support Unit and fell.

“I noticed a cyclist who was about to traverse the steps of a walking path that’s across the parking lot of the Belgian bar,” Mejia said. “I saw the cyclist

was about to experience a bad fall and then saw he was no longer on the walking path. I quickly turned the vehicle around and saw if I could help.”

Two others who were driving also stopped to give aid. The women stayed with the bicyclist while Mejia ran to call an ambulance.

“He had two big road rashes with bleeding at the top left of his forehead and cheek,” Mejia said. “If not for his helmet the injuries sustained would have been immediately life threatening. His fall was hard enough that his front tire was bent and elliptical in shape.”

“The ambulance arrived in a few minutes,” said Airman 1st Class Ryan Dulude, 24th Intelligence Squadron signals analyst. “I saw the accident while walking home from work and came over to see what I could do. The medical personnel had me help move the individual into the ambulance.”

Without the individuals who stopped to help, the cyclist might have been left to get help on his own, Mejia said.

“It’s important to stop and offer help if you see something happen,” Dulude said. “People should take the time and assist if they’re needed. What would you do if you were hurt but no one stopped to help you?”

The cyclist was treated by medical technicians and released from care shortly after arriving at the hospital.

The bystander effect

New granulator machine puts money back into Army’s pocketStory and photo by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Amid intense budgetary con-cerns and with units across the Department of Defense striving to save money, one organization has found a

way to bring money back into the Army by selling something most Soldiers see as garbage after a day at the range.

The Ammunition Center Europe, a subordinate organization to the Theater Logistics Support Center-Europe, has recently acquired a brass granulator machine with the ability to break used and empty brass ammuni-tion cartridges into tiny flakes, which can then be sold for a profit.

“We now have the ability to granulate the brass here and then we can sell it to local contractors,” said Juan C. Gomez, chief of ACE’s material management division. “Sixty percent of the proceeds that we make out of the sale will go to the Army and 40 percent of the proceeds we can request for improvement of our facilities and installation.”

Current estimates show that the machine has the ability to shred enough brass to earn between $370,000 and $400,000 each quarter

for the foreseeable future.“It’s important because we’re sav-

ing the government money by granu-lating our own brass,” said Darren Williams, a munitions handler with ACE. “It’s more like a recycling pro-gram within the organization.”

Prior to receiving the granulator machine, ACE stored used brass at the Miesau Army Depot. During that 10-year period, the organization has accumulated more than 1,800 short tons of spent brass, ranging from .50 caliber rounds all the way down to 5.56 mm rounds.

Back then, “the normal process was to collect the brass and turn it into the Defense Logistics Agency, however, we were encountering too many prob-lems,” Gomez said. “When we turned the items into the DLA, they would screen it, and as soon as they found a live round they would return every-thing back to us.”

The process of constantly shipping large quantities of brass back and forth between locations because of one or two live rounds in the bin became too tedious and expensive to maintain, so ACE decided to use some of the empty munitions bunkers at the depot to store the rounds.

“That was creating a big problem for us because we had to transport it over there, then we had to go back

and transport it here, rescreen it and transport it back to them,” Gomez said. “The machine was not available to us 10 years ago, and now that it is available, we can deal with our own brass.”

Currently, the operation is in a pilot stage, testing the capabilities of the machine and making sure everything works correctly. The project is slated to become fully operational Monday.

“When we become fully operation-

al we expect to be able to granulate up to 1,000 rounds per hour and we will be working on a daily basis,” Williams said. “The process is going very well because during the pilot stage we have moved past a lot of barriers.

“It feels good to be out here doing this job,” Williams added. “We’re in the process of bringing money back into our organization and to our community — we’re making money instead of spending money.”

Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, examines brass granules that were broken down by a brass granulator machine during a visit to the Ammunition Center Europe Oct. 17 at Miesau Army Depot.

VALUES, from Page 2


Photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko

86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Force Support Squadron hosted the Family and Teen Talent Contest Oct. 19 on Ramstein.

The contest provided an opportunity for families and youth to showcase their tal-ents ranging from vocals to playing the piano. Categories were broken down by age and whether it was a solo or group act.

During the event each par-ticipant was recorded and the winner’s video will be sent up to U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa to be judged.

Creativity reigns during youth talent contest

Seth Stephenson, son of Michael Stephenson, U.S. Army 5th Signal Command unit administrator, plays the guitar during a talent contest Oct. 19 on Ramstein.

Thomas Myers, son of Capt. Brian Myers, 86th Munitions Squadron operations officer, plays piano during a talent contest.

LEFT: Sadie Fine, daughter of Master Sgt. Chet Fine, 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron operations flight chief, sings during a talent contest. RIGHT: Gabrielle Bragg, daughter of Lt. Col. Gary Bragg, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz chaplain, sings Oct. 19.

Collin Lyon, son of Maj. Robert Lyon, Defense Logistics Agency chief of operations, plays the guitar during a talent contest Oct. 19 on Ramstein.


They’re called vampire electronics. They suck energy even when turned off and can drive up the energy bills of unwary consumers. Although this eerie-sounding term can result

in chilling home energy bills, the solution is not as scary. To keep energy bills down and consumption in check, the key is to identify the electronic culprits and drive a stake through their power-hungry hearts.

Counted among the legions of vampire elec-tronics in most homes are portable music players, mobile phones and televisions. Even microwaves, stoves and washing machines can take on vam-pire-like qualities. Small appliances and electronic devices, such as clocks, remote controls and bat-tery chargers, continue zapping energy when not in use.

Many vampire electronics lurk in the average home, making the potential for energy waste shock-ing.

For instance, a sleek plasma television moni-

tor can suck up to 1,450 kilowatt hours of ener-gy annually, which translates into approximately $320 per year using local electrical rates. A video game console consumes about 230 kilowatt hours annually while in active standby mode, ringing up a bill of about $50 a year. Even the average home computer uses a whopping 310 kWh annually when in standby mode, costing about $70 a year.

Halloween is a great time for the KMC to exor-cise these electrical demons from their homes. It is the small things, such as leaving the cell phone charger plugged in or power tools in their chargers that use constant energy.

Over time, a great deal of power is consumed. As people prepare to winterize their homes, they should also devise a strategy to minimize the amount of energy their homes use, even when they’re not around or sleeping. Here are some sug-gestions:• When finished charging devices such as a

mobile phone or tablet, disconnect the device and

unplug the charger. Even if the device isn’t con-nected, energy continues to seep out through the charger itself. • Unplug all major appliances when heading out

on vacation. Even when devices such as the micro-wave, stove and washing machine aren’t in use, they continue to gobble energy. • Turn all computers monitors and printers off.

Though this equipment may automatically convert to sleep mode, it keeps draining energy. • Rather than leaving a light on to deter burglars,

install a timer. This way, lights are on for only a short period rather than all day. • Purchase a power strip that can turn several

appliances off at the same time so plugging-in and un-plugging is easier and more convenient.

Taking simple steps like these, can make a big difference when it comes to monthly energy bills. Armed with the knowledge of vampire electronics, residents can slay them before their wallet is sucked dry.

(Courtesy of 86th Civil Engineer Squadron)

by Maj. Bill Triche86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander

As autumn prepares us for our winter slumber, there are many events that come with the season: village farmers markets, wine tasting and winter stews and soups, all of which warm our bones.

We plan our Halloween parties and fall feasts to invite folks over for fun and fel-lowship. But, do you cel-ebrate October as Energy Conservation Month? I know.

Break open the noise-makers. We are going to have a good time now. But consider the impact one person can have on the energy consumed daily, then multiply that by 365 days, then add one more per-son, and so on. I don’t want you to do the math, but I do challenge you to change a few personal habits that can have an energy savings impact.

Personal Challenge:• When brushing your

teeth, do you leave the water running or do you turn it off

until rinse (yea, this is an easy one)? How many of us leave the water running by habit? This is energy down the drain.• How about this one:

When showering, do you turn the water off between wet-down, soaping and rinsing? A bit harder. The fitness centers have timed water flow, and after a few showers, this isn’t so hard.• Unplug equipment that

drains energy when not in use (i.e. cell phone chargers, fans, coffee makers, desktop printers, radios, etc.). Yep,

even when these components are not charging or operating your appliances, they are still using energy and you are get-ting nothing from it.• Get a quick car check.

To save gas, drive the speed limit, accelerate and deceler-ate slower, remove excess/unneeded weight, reduce unnecessary idling and miles traveled, and make sure tires are properly inflated. Having a serviceable vehicle and operating it conservatively can save gas and money.• Carpool, bike or use mass

transit when commuting to work. This one takes a little planning and maybe some warmer clothes. Or, plan a car-pool that offers conversation or a few extra minutes of sleep when it’s not your turn to drive.

Office Challenge:• Turn lights off in your

unoccupied offices/rooms and ensure the lights are ener-gy saving compact fluores-cent lights. A quick check of light bulbs and simply turning lights off when leaving the room can reduce energy con-sumption on a regular basis year round.• Maximize natural light-

ing and heat by working the window shades. • Save paper. Photocopy

only what you need. Always use the second side of paper, either by printing on both sides or using the blank side as scrap paper. Eventually, set a goal of paperless work flow.• Use coffee mugs instead

of disposable cups. Next time you are at the coffee/tea baris-tas notice how many dispos-able items are used to prepare just one beverage. • Recycle as much as pos-

sible. Not only is it policy but it is very easy — recycle con-tainers are throughout offices and collection centers are at designated locations on base.These are just a few quick

items that can help reduce the consumption of energy year round. These challenges will quickly become your “new normal” habits, and in no time you will be an energy savings superhero. You can dress for Halloween with your ES on your chest — maybe, maybe not. But, you can rest assured that you have done your part to save energy today and everyday and in your spare time you can do the math: You multiply 365 by family members by a few friends, rounded to the nearest whole number. Put that number in a favorite font and bedazzled on a shiny badge you can wear on your superhero costume.

Energy conservation: One person can make a change

Watch for vampires in your home


A heavy metal music fan and bud-ding guitarist, Peters was known for his energy. In Italy, they visited castles and nearby Soave. Another memorable trip was to the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

“He loved to get out. He didn’t like sitting at home. He always want-ed to do something,” Link said. “He had a lot of energy. That rubbed off on everybody in the office.”

When Peters deployed, Link missed hanging out with his buddy. The office was much quieter.

That Sunday, Oct. 6, Link was catching up on “Breaking Bad” episodes when Peters’ wife, Ashley, sent him a message from the states saying his friend was dead. He sat for a couple of minutes just shaking his head.

“I was expecting it to just be a mistake, to find out a couple hours later that it was the wrong Joe Peters or (they) mixed his Social Security number up or something,” Link said. “I just couldn’t believe it.”

Link called Staff Sgt. Brian Mason, who was at home looking for his keys and getting ready for supper with his girlfriend.

“I got some news for you (about

Joe),” Mason recalled Link saying. “Joe (died).”

Mason, 31, of Carlsbad, N.M., tried to keep his composure, but the tears came quickly.

“It was devastating. I was in dis-belief,” Mason said. “It was a very somber moment for me.”

Peters was two weeks shy of coming home, Link said. While on assignment in Germany, Link found a case of Samuel Adams Octoberfest beer, to celebrate once Peters returned. The case was never opened. Peters’ friends plan to drink it and celebrate his memory, Link said.

Shortly before his death, Peters mailed a flag he’d carried on a mis-sion to Mason. But Mason, who also served in Afghanistan, wanted to wait until Peters returned to Vicenza to open it — a decision he said he now regrets.

“I was looking forward to him coming back,” Mason said.

A week after Peters’ death, Mason looked inside. Along with the flag was a hand-scrawled note filled with Peters’ comical sense of humor, Mason said, both smiling and tear-ful as he recalled his friend’s gesture.

“I waited to open it,” Mason said. “I never got a chance to say, ‘Thank you.’”

HONOR, from Page 3

Using the squad to teach and better itself pushes each group of defenders to believe in themselves no matter what they might face.

“Trust is the most important aspect we emphasize here,” Koritar said. “Once the trust is built in each squad, guiding them to be where they need to reach is simple. It’s how we operate here to complete our mission and secure a safe area of operation while deployed.”

Building toward a safe deployed

location is why cadres like Koritar strive for perfecting any flaws while teaching. Bringing home every last ser-vice member safely is their goal.

“There are a lot of stressful situa-tions anyone can face while deployed,” said Airman 1st Class Marcel Baca, 100th Security Forces Squadron Creek Defender student. “I feel much more confident in my ability to tackle these situations after going through this program. Cadre, like Koritar, really pushed us to find the answer we needed by looking inside ourselves.”

CADRE, from Page 1

Senior Airman Jesse Koritar, 435th Security Forces Squadron Creek Defender cadre, looks ahead of his squad during an urban operations evaluation Oct. 17 in Baumholder, Germany.



USAFEOct. 22 to 25, 1992U.S. Air Forces in Europe assisted the U.S. embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, in evacuat-ing American citizens and oth-ers as warring factions clashed on the outskirts of the city. Two air mobility command C-130 sorties under USAFE operation-al control evacuated 96 people.

86th Bomb GroupOct. 23, 1944Supply routes in Vincenza, Italy, are bombed in support of the Allied powers during World War II, destroying fi ve motor transports and seven locomo-tives and damaging 45 railroad cars and fi ve stationary locomo-tives.

435th AGOW Oct. 23, 1983The 435th Tactical Airlift Wing/55th Aeromedical Airlift Sqadraon began evacuating 95 remains and 241 dead result-ing from the terrorist attack on the Marine Compound in Beirut, Lebanon, to Rhein-Main Air Base. There were 1,800 Marines stationed in Beirut at the time.

This Week in History

Learn German!

INGREDIENTS: 1 Hokkaido pumpkin (in German its Hakaido Kürbis)1 bacon bits uncooked (in German its Speckwürfel)1 onion1 tablespoon oil1 tablespoon vegetable broth (or any you’d prefer)Salt, pepper, ginger (fresh or grounded), cayenne pepperWhipped cream

DIRECTIONS:• Wash the pumpkin and cut in half. Use a spoon to take out the seeds. Cut the pumpkin into two to

three centimeter squares. • Put the bacon bits in a large skillet or pot and fry, add the onion and fry until onions are glassy. • Add the pumpkin pieces and shortly fry them as well, then add water. • Put in the broth and stir. Add cayenne pepper, gin-ger, salt and pepper and let it cook until the pumpkin is soft. Continuing to add water as needed, just not too much if the soup is supposed to be thick. • Once the pumpkin is soft you have to puree/blend.• If you don’t want any pieces in the soup you can pour it through a strainer. • Add some whipped cream to rarefy and add more seasonings if required.

Recipe of the Week: Pumpkin Soup

Air Force Instruction 24-301 dictates that government owned vehicles are to be used for official purposes only. Stated another way, only actions supporting the Air Force’s mission are permitted for GOVs. Providing a GOV based solely on rank, posi-tion, prestige or member’s personal convenience is not permitted.

Weather

Wetter

It’s cold.

Es ist kalt.

It’s warm.

Es ist warm.

It’s hot.

Es ist heiss.

It’s raining.

Es regnet.

The sun is shining.

Die Sonne scheint.

Courtesy recipe and photo


86th Airlift Wing to host Caring for People forum

As part of the wing’s priority to provide exceptional quality of life and propose a solution to eliminate waste in processes, the wing is scheduled to host a Caring for People forum Nov. 7 in the Ramstein Community Center Annex, Bldg. 411, multipurpose room.

The forum is open to all members of Team Ramstein, whether military, civilian or spouse. The event offers an opportunity for anyone to discuss concerns affecting the installation and, more importantly, its people, as well as collaborate on solutions.

The forum comprises four separate ses-sions, listed below:

9 to 11 a.m., family members (any/all adult members)

11 a.m. to 1 p.m., unaccompanied Airmen

1 to 3 p.m., single parents

3 to 5 p.m., dual military families

In addition to those in attendance to discuss concerns and collaborate on solutions, each session will have three members of the Integrated Delivery System to facilitate and document the session.

For more information, contact Jan Devitt, 86th Airlift Wing community support coordinator, at 478-8630 or [email protected].


Photo by Rick Scavetta

This year’s 5K run was paired with a Halloween theme — zombies. Many people got into character, sporting ghoulish face paint and torn clothes.


Families take part in fun activities, including a haunted house, mask making, make your own zombie T-shirt and pumpkin decorating.

KMC takes a stand against drugs, alcohol

Photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg

Second Lt. Kristen M. Daisy, 517th Air Defense Artillery member, is painted as a zombie for the 5K Red Ribbon Zombie Run.

Photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg

Participants in a 5K Red Ribbon Zombie Run sprint away from zombies Oct. 19 on Sembach Kaserne.


ABOVE: A family brings their dog with them to the 5K Red Ribbon Zombie Run. At least one cat also attended. The event kicked off next to the Sembach Community Activity Center. After runners and walkers registered, they received a T-shirt that said “Never High, Always Fly.”

LEFT: Community members and SKIES danc-ers move to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” during a choreographed flash mob at the closing ceremony for the Red Ribbon Run Zombie Run Oct. 19 on Sembach Kaserne in Kaiserslautern. This 5K run is an annual event sponsored by U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz.Photo by Dijon Rolle


Drug Take-Back Dayby Capt. Richard Smith86th Medical Support Squadron

The 86th Medical Group pharmacy will participate in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center food court.

The event provides the public with an opportunity to prevent medi-cation abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted pre-scriptions.

For those who are unable to par-ticipate during this time, the 86th MDG pharmacy offers daily disposal of prescriptions through their per-manent take-back drop box located in the lobby of the pharmacy. All Army pharmacy facilities in Europe take discontinued, unwanted or expired prescription medications for disposal during regular pharmacy business hours. These services are free and anonymous, no questions asked.

The Drug Enforcement Admin-istration conducts two National

Prescription Drug Take-Back Days per year. In April, Americans turned in 742,497 pounds (371 tons) of pre-scription drugs at more than 5,829 locations. This is the seventh time the 86th MDG has participated in the National Drug Take-Back initiative.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cab-inets are highly susceptible to diver-sion, misuse and abuse. Rates of pre-scription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.

Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, patients are now advised that their usual methods for disposal of unused medicines — flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash — both pose potential safety and health hazards.

This event ensures medications are properly disposed of, minimiz-es impact on the environment and allows our homes and community to become safer.


Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. Burnett21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s headquar-ters and 16th Sustainment Brigade assisted the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command’s 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery with equip-ment inspections Oct 7 to 18 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

The 18-Soldier team inspected 72 containers and 181 vehicles for basic mechanical serviceability, safety and transportation readiness in support of

air defense operations. The “First in Support” Soldiers worked tirelessly, for up to 16 hours a day to ensure each piece of equipment met the standard for international transport, said Staff Sgt. Tyler P. Jackson, the transporta-tion movement and installation stag-ing area supervisor with the 21st TSC.

“This team was comprised of Soldiers from throughout the 21st and this is really their first time working together,” Jackson said. “They put in a lot of hard work and they worked some long hours, but they got the job done.”

Prior to the inspections, Jackson gave a class to the entire team how to properly conduct their mission and interact with their 5-7 ADA counter-parts.

“For most of these Soldiers this is their first time working on a mission like this so it is important for them to understand what is inspected and how to do it right,” Jackson said. “They handled this mission professionally and worked very well with the air defense Soldiers.”

During the first week of inspec-tions, the 21st TSC team worked side-by-side with Soldiers from 5-7

ADA. Each container and vehicle was inspected from top to bottom and the documents for each piece of equipment were reviewed by both units. If a fault was found, the units worked together to fix the equip-ment and prepare it for rail load, said Sgt. 1st Class Kimberlie S. Harris, the staff movment NCO with the 21st TSC.

“The inspections, services and documentation checks are all done to ensure this equipment does not get held up in transit,” Harris said. “As these containers and vehicles go through international ports and cus-toms, they will be inspected over and over again. By doing our own checks now we ensure that it goes through without problems.”

Organizations help reducing suicidesby Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In 2012, the U.S. military hit a record high with 349 suicides, surpassing com-bat deaths in Afghanistan. The U.S. Air Force is doing its part to reduce those num-bers.

“Suicide prevention is important everywhere because every life is valuable and get-ting people to understand that is a big part of suicide pre-vention,” said Capt. Daphne

Brewton, 86th Medical Squadron mental health flight installation suicide prevention program manager. “A lot of times people will be in the midst of something very diffi-cult and we want to help peo-ple understand the problems that they are going through are temporary.”

Organizations within the military are focused on reduc-ing suicides. Some of these organizations include the mental health clinic, chaplain services and a crisis hotline for military members and their families.

“I work closely with the chaplains, Airman & Family Readiness Center, and mili-tary family life consultants so that we can all work together on how we can make sure people get the right help they need,” Brewton said. “We are constantly trying to get the information out to people that we are here to help.”

The Air Force is a family with agencies setup to help deal with various problems Airmen and their families face so that they never believe suicide should be the solution.

“The Ask, Care and Escort program is a suicide pre-vention program where you remember to ask, care and escort members we are wor-ried about,” said Staff Sgt. Nichole Kuck, 86th MDS mental health flight mental health technician. “We rein-force resiliency and suicide prevention to help people overcome life challenges so you won’t even come to the point where you (might be thinking of taking your own life).”

The U.S. Air Force is dedi-cated to the care and well

being of the physical, mental and spiritual health of Airmen and their families. With the ACE program, every Airmen is on the frontline in helping prevent suicide.

When Airmen seek help for their wingmen and them-selves, it works toward our goal to end suicide amongst our ranks.

If you are thinking of hurt-ing yourself or know some-one who needs help, call the Suicide Crisis Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or Ramstein Life Skills at 479-2390 or 06371-46-2390.

‘First in Support’ Soldiers assist 5-7 ADA equipment inspections

Staff Sgt. Tyler P. Jackson (left), the transportation movement and installation staging area supervisor with the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, reviews a piece of equipment’s serial number with Maj. Ernest J. Harrell, the executive officer of the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery, Oct. 18 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

Staff Sgt. Tyler P. Jackson, the transporta-tion movement and installation staging area supervisor with the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, inspects a vehicle belonging to the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery.

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respond to support requests quickly.

“If we can’t fix some-thing there really isn’t anyone above us who can, so we always have to find a solution,” said Fine. “There isn’t any-thing that we can’t either fix or find a solution to, that’s why our motto is ‘when all else fails … we don’t!’”

This unique squadron is one of three Air Force wide and spends more than 100 days a year on average on the road because they are in such high demand. When they aren’t traveling, they are at Kapaun training for the next possible sce-nario.

“We feel impor-tant when we come to work,” said Tech. Sgt. Thomas Stockton, 1st CMXS regional main-tenance technician. “We impact all of USAFE-AFAFRICA and with-out us, a lot of missions would have failed.”

According to the Airmen who work in the squadron, being part of such a large mission and the effect they have on the rest of the Air Force is what makes it so great to come to work every day and be part of such a unique squadron.

Although the person-nel spend a greater part of the year traveling, most of them still have families at home, Fine said. They could easily go out and get this job as a civilian and get paid a lot more, but most of them stay just because they love this mission and the camaraderie throughout the shop, it’s like a family.

The Airmen of this highly dedicated squad-ron prove time and time again why they are so good at what they do.

Between the constant traveling, deployments and training their no-fail attitude allows them to strive for perfection in every challenge coming their way.

CMXS, from Page 6

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Leon86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Airlift Wing Retiree Activities Office held an information fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Ramstein Officers’ Club to celebrate Retiree Appreciation Day.

Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente, 86th Airlift Wing commander, kicked off the event.

Representatives from legal, Tricare, the pharmacy, identification card offices, cus-toms and the KMC Retiree Council, as well as other organizations, gave briefings on updates to programs and answered questions from the crowd.

“One of the things we try to do is get people more curious about things and try to find out issues they are having,” said Lou De Andrade, KMC retiree council president. “It is important to show that the services care for the retirees.”

De Andrade worked with the Air Force and Army to organize the guest speakers and information fair. Attendees were able to ask questions when they were done speaking by visiting them at their respec-tive booth for more information.

“Keeping up with what is going on

in the military is what most retirees fail to do,” said retired Army Sgt. 1st Class James Hadnot. “There is a great deal of information here for us to take care of ourselves and our families.”

The 86th Medical Group also offered immunization shots at their booth. Other things offered at the booths were blood pressure tests, eye examinations and infor-mational items.

In addition to the Retiree Appreciation Day, Pulaski and Ramstein dental clinics will be open for retirees from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on Pulaski and 8 a.m. to noon on Ramstein for exams, oral cancer screenings, cleanings and X-rays.

For more information, the RAO can be contacted at 480-5486 or 06371-47-5486, or email [email protected].

Retiree Appreciation Day information fair

Donate today, save a life tomorrowby Senior Airman Whitney Stork86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Communications Squadron sponsored a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 18 in the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center food court.

The event is dependent solely on volunteers donating their time and blood. The Armed Services Blood Program only col-lects blood from the military community and all the blood that is collected stays in the community.

“The ASBP works hard to replenish blood supplies that ulti-mately save lives in theater and across the military community,” said Emily Hayes, American Red Cross assistant station man-ager. “It’s especially important for those that are eligible to give blood and try to donate while they can.”

Every pint of blood that is collected can save up to three lives. There was a total of 45 pints of blood collected, which equates to 135 lives that could be saved.

“I think it’s important to donate because of the lives you can save with something so easy and it’s no more painful than get-ting a shot or something fast like that,” said Tech. Sgt. Erin Zorzy, 86th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement

Equipment Lab supervisor.Although it is encouraged to donate, there are certain restric-

tions preventing some people to donate. Some of those restric-tions include:

• Having a cold, flu or fever• Had acupuncture in the past 12 months• Weigh less than 110 pounds• Acquired a tattoo or permanent make-up outside the U.S.

within the last 12 months• Been pregnant in the last six weeks or are currently pregnant• Have had Hepatitis after your 11th birthday“Many warriors are deferred from donating due to service

overseas and many civilians are ineligible due to time spent in Europe,” Hayes said. “To ensure the safety of blood donation for donors and recipients, all volunteer blood donors must be evalu-ated to determine their eligibility to give blood.”

Along with the restrictions, participants must know the name of any medication that has been taken and immunizations admin-istered in the past four weeks and every place visited outside the U.S. or Canada since 1980 to include deployments.

For further information on how to donate, contact the American Red Cross at 480-2171 or 06371-47-2171.

Retirees visit one of the informational booths set up for Retiree Appreciation Day Tuesday on Ramstein. Organizations from the KMC gathered to relay information about changes to programs and answer questions from the audience.


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Photo illustrations by Robert Mann

LEFT: Joshua Nicholson poses for a photo with a bull red stag during a hunting vacation Sept. 3 to Grafenwöhr, Germany. Nicholson has a German hunting license obtained through the Rod and Gun Club, which allows him to hunt and own � rearms in Germany. ABOVE: Jared Carlisle shows o� his � rst red stag during a hunting trip in September in Grafenwöhr, Germany.

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Ben Davis poses for a photo Oct. 14 on the old city wall in Rothenberg, Germany. Photo by Nathan Davis

From left, Brandy Defore, Alivia Defore, Jennifer Fackler, Megan Layle and Stefanie Davis pose for a photo Sept. 29 before taking part in the Color Run in Brussels, Belgium.

Photo by Kyle Lannie


by Airman Dymekre Allen86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Former Army specialist Isaac Roosevelt, known on local televi-sion as “Mr. Funky,” works as an accounting technician for the 86th Force Support Squadron on Ramstein.

Roosevelt came to Europe in 1989 with the Army. After returning from Operation Desert Storm, he sepa-rated and pursued a musical career. Roosevelt is one of the lucky few who will compete on the television show “The Voice of Germany” and hopes to “get lucky” for a chance to win cash prizes and the hearts of fans and the people of the KMC.

Q: How long have you been sing-ing?

A: I have been singing all of my life. As a child, my mom was the director for our church choir, and she inspired me. I went on to be a singer for the 76th Army Band.

Q: What influenced you to be a participant on “The Voice?”

A: Originally, I was contacted by

one of the producers of the show and I performed with members of the past seasons like Rino Galiano, Laura Martin, Butch Williams, and Charles Simmons to name a few. For me, it does not even matter if I win. I know it’s a funny little soap opera, but I can appreciate the soap-opera aspect if I get to make music influencing mil-lions of people.

Q: What was your reaction when you realized you were selected to be on the show?

A: I was super proud and modest at the same time, to know I was selected to try out for the blind auditions. The Pro Sieben Television Station released information that only 150 people were invited and 64 percent were women. I was very lucky.

Q: With all the great talent on the show, what do you think your chanc-es are for coming out on top in the competition?

A: My chances for coming out on top in the competition are just as much as everyone else’s. I think my experi-ence will give me a big advantage. I was assigned to the 76th Army Band

as a singer, so I have a lot of stage experience and working with bands. However, in the end, you only have a few seconds to “win” the coaches over because the audience is not involved in the blind auditions. It is just you and the backs of 4 chairs. The judges are trying to win also and like poker try to pick the best hand to win with. You hope to give them something they can feel in 90 seconds.

Q: What is your favorite part about being in the competition?

A: My favorite part about the show is meeting the main players of the

music business and witnessing all the great musicians and talents. Just being able to give them all I have to give and seeing the best compete is something that is intriguing about the competi-tion because you’re having fun and enjoying every second of the 15 min-utes of fame.

Q: What’s been the most challeng-ing thing about the competition so far?

A: The most challenging part for me is juggling my job here and leav-

Voice of the KMC

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Isaac Roosevelt, 86th Force Support Squadron resource management accounting technician, performs at the tryouts for the television show “The Voice of Germany,” Oct. 17 in Berlin. Roosevelt was selected to compete for a chance to win cash prizes and win the hearts of the fans and the people of the KMC.

See VOICE, Page 26


CCAF graduation October 2013Photo by Airman 1st Class Holly Mansfield

Graduates pose for a photo after their semiannual Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony Oct. 18 on Ramstien.

Staff Sgt. Ryan AlbertTech. Sgt. Marvin AlcantaraMaster Sgt. David AllenAirman 1st Class Sergiy AlyokhinStaff Sgt. Mario AmadizStaff Sgt. Paul AmasolMaster Sgt. Pepito AmbosTech. Sgt. Maria AmbrizSenior Airman Takayuki AraiSenior Airman Matthew ArborStaff Sgt. Jay AtenSenior Airman Nathan AupperleTech. Sgt. John AustinTech. Sgt. Teresa AverySenior Airman Crystal BachSenior Airman Cerron BaileyStaff Sgt. Dennis BakerAirman 1st Class Amber BarkerMaster Sgt. Owen BarrStaff Sgt. Christopher BarrowStaff Sgt. Geoffrey BaughMaster Sgt. Arthur BermudezStaff Sgt. Edward BlaizeMaster Sgt. Dwayne BlakeStaff Sgt. Robert BoltonMaster Sgt. Nicole BontonStaff Sgt. Travis BottomsTech. Sgt. William BranhamStaff Sgt. Rozilynn Breedlove StoneStaff Sgt. William BrownStaff Sgt. Jonathan BrownTech. Sgt. Lacey BrownTech Sgt. Desiree BryndaTech. Sgt. Teresa BurgerStaff Sgt. Tiffany BurnettStaff Sgt. Halima BurtonSenior Airman Cody ButcherStaff Sgt. Titus ButcherSenior Airman Rachael CannonStaff Sgt. Wilbert CardonaStaff Sgt. Robert CarleStaff Sgt. Jared CarlisleStaff Sgt. George CarperTech. Sgt. David CarrilloStaff Sgt. Alexander CastagnoMaster Sgt. Jeremy CiborowskiStaff Sgt. Alicia ClarkAirman 1st Class Jonathan ClaverSenior Airman Alex ColterSenior Airman Christopher CookSenior Airman Jason CormierTech. Sgt. Brian CravoStaff Sgt. Joshua CzarowitzTech. Sgt. Angela DanielMaster Sgt. Vincent Daniels

Tech. Sgt. Joshua DavidMaster Sgt. Kevon DavisSenior Airman Zachery DavisStaff Sgt. Michael DayStaff Sgt. James DayMaster Sgt. Roy DimalantaStaff Sgt. Shaconda DixonMaster Sgt. Danny DottinSenior Airman Glenn DreddenTech. Sgt. Reynaldo DuazoStaff Sgt. Kiirus EverettStaff Sgt. Michael FitzgibbonsStaff Sgt. Donald ForemanSenior Airman Yessica FraseTech. Sgt. Hal FreebernTech. Sgt. Steffan FritzAirman 1st Class Jessica GainesStaff Sgt. Richard GalinatStaff Sgt. Blanca GamaSenior Airman Ruben GarciaStaff Sgt. Ashlee GardnerStaff Sgt. Micheal GarnerSenior Airman Andreis GarzaStaff Sgt. Matthew GibbsTech. Sgt. Adam GiessmanStaff Sgt. Peter GignacStaff Sgt. David GilesSenior Airman Anders GilstadStaff Sgt. Cody GonzalesAirman 1st Class Jose GonzalezSenior Airman Christopher GransburyTech. Sgt. Jessica GreenStaff Sgt. Michael GreeneAirman 1st Class Crishanda GrinerMaster Sgt. Joshua GuereStaff Sgt. Steven GuinazuTech. Sgt. Edward GutierrezAirman 1st Class Shane HallTech. Sgt. Tamera HallStaff Sgt. James HamiltonStaff Sgt. Arthessius HamptonMaster Sgt. Kip HannerStaff Sgt. Daniel HarmanTech. Sgt. Annjeanette Haro-BousaMaster Sgt. Michele HarrisStaff Sgt. Bradley HarrisStaff Sgt. Kenneth HawkinsStaff Sgt. Sabra HayTech. Sgt. Meredith HealyTech. Sgt. Tomie HensonTech. Sgt. Clinton HerbisonMaster Sgt. Josef HermannSenior Airman Adrian HernandezSenior Airman Juan HernandezStaff Sgt. Jeanpierre Hernandez

Master Sgt. Jason HigginsTech. Sgt. Christopher HobbsStaff Sgt. Matthew HoffmanStaff Sgt. Krystle HolkStaff Sgt. Christine HolmesStaff Sgt. Jasmine HowellTech Sgt. Jason HowlandStaff Sgt. Gregory HudginsSenior Airman George HummTech. Sgt. John HuntzStaff Sgt. Christopher HuttoTech. Sgt. Bradley IsemingerStaff Sgt. Jaron JensenSenior Airmen Lesli JimenezTech. Sgt. Joshua JohnsonStaff Sgt. Matthew JohnsonStaff Sgt. Berron JohnsonStaff Sgt. Casey JonesMaster Sgt. Brent JordanTech. Sgt. Jessica JulgaMaster Sgt. Jay JundtMaster Sgt. Brian KaiserTech. Sgt. Collin KellerStaff Sgt. Bradford KellyMaster Sgt. Brian KetnerAirman 1st Class Barrett KopelStaff Sgt. Albert LamboyStaff Sgt. Micah LarshStaff Sgt. Michael LaskoTech. Sgt. Kelly LauderbaughStaff Sgt. Stacey LauterbachSenior Airman Jesse LemosStaff Sgt. Katy LeverenzMaster Sgt. Shauna LolleyMaster Sgt. Michael LongStaff Sgt. Michael LongoStaff Sgt. Joshua LoomisStaff Sgt. Ashley LovettTech. Sgt. Nathan LujanStaff Sgt. Monica LunaStaff Sgt. Christopher LynSenior Airman Tucker LysholmStaff Sgt. Joseph MaasStaff Sgt. Leo Angelo MangahasAirman 1st Class Albert MarquisSenior Airman Robert MartinezTech. Sgt. Danielle MasonTech. Sgt. Olga MayajacobsonTech. Sgt. Trevor McafeeAirman 1st Class Steven McClenneySenior Airman Travis McDonaldStaff Sgt. Shamika McDuffieStaff Sgt. Michael McJohnTech. Sgt. Gavin McMahonTech. Sgt. Osealoa McNabb

Tech. Sgt. Jeremiah MeekStaff Sgt. Eric MendezTech. Sgt. Anthony MendozaStaff Sgt. Pedro MendozaStaff Sgt. Staceylee MenteSenior Airman Joshua MilesMaster Sgt. Jeffrey MillerMaster Sgt. Brian MillsTech. Sgt. Patrick MitchellTech. Sgt. Joe MolinaSenior Airman Michelle MonfotMaster Sgt. Bradley MongTech. Sgt. Amanda MooreMaster Sgt. Dwayne MooreAirman 1st Class Heather MooreTech. Sgt. Miya MooreSenior Airman Matthew MorganTech. Sgt. Maria de Lourdes MorrisTech. Sgt. John MorrisStaff Sgt. Daniel MosleyTech. Sgt. Christopher MuellerMaster Sgt. James MusgraveStaff Sgt. Christian NavarroTech. Sgt. Todd NelsonMaster Sgt. Michael NentwichSenior Airman Hoang NguyenStaff Sgt. Jerico NicholsSenior Airman Nicholas NoeTech. Sgt. Richard NunleyStaff Sgt. Peaches O’BrienTech. Sgt. Timothy OjedaSenior Airman Patrick OrrStaff Sgt. Amanda OrvisMaster Sgt. Cleve OsborneAirman 1st Class Nikos PapadopoulosAirman 1st Class Levi ParadeeTech. Sgt. Stephen ParrishStaff Sgt. Lynn Penate MorrissetteSenior Airman Annette PerezSenior Airman Gabriela PerezStaff Sgt. Nicholas PerezMaster Sgt. Patrick PerkinsTech. Sgt. Kelly PhillipsStaff Sgt. Terry PhillipsStaff Sgt. Luis PichardoStaff Sgt. Kadine PowellStaff Sgt. Billy PryorTech. Sgt. Sarah RamseyerStaff Sgt. Ryan RaneiriStaff Sgt. Jannie RasberryTech. Sgt. Cole RehseTech. Sgt. Andrea RestivoSenior Airman Omar ReynoldsStaff Sgt. Christina RichStaff Sgt. Phillip Rictor

Master Sgt. Brad RitchieMaster Sgt. Daniel RiversStaff Sgt. Mirijam RobinsonTech. Sgt. Ryan RodriguezStaff Sgt. Ebony RodriguezSenior Airman Isaac RojasStaff Sgt. Taylor RootMaster Sgt. Gerald RussellStaff Sgt. Joshua RussoStaff Sgt. Chester Ian SalaogTech. Sgt. Jeffrey SalvadorTech. Sgt. Madeleine SantosTech. Sgt. Paul SantosTech. Sgt. Bryan SchmidtMaster Sgt. Stephen ScofieldSenior Airman Victoria SecristTech. Sgt. Paula SernaStaff Sgt. Austin ShepherdStaff Sgt. Richard ShermanStaff Sgt. Stephen ShockeyTech. Sgt. Robert SigmonStaff Sgt. William SingletonSenior Airman Katherine SmithSenior Airman Amy SmithTech. Sgt. Chad SpiveyTech. Sgt. Omar SpiveyTech. Sgt. Bryan SponheimerStaff Sgt. Daniel StroupTech. Sgt. Corey SurvillionStaff Sgt. Samuel SwensonTech. Sgt. Brett TarmanTech. Sgt. Charles TateStaff Sgt. Michael TaylorMaster Sgt. Vladimir TchekanMaster Sgt. Timothy TennermannTech. Sgt. Raymond TerrellMaster Sgt. Tamara ThomasStaff Sgt. Melvyn ThompsonTech. Sgt. Dallas ThompsonAirman 1st Class Ramon Torres VazquezMaster Sgt. Kolby TurpinTech. Sgt. Daniel VanmeterSenior Airman Kevin VellaStaff Sgt. Joshua VenemanAirman 1st Class Jacob WalshTech. Sgt. Sandra WellmanSenior Airman Thomas WhiteSenior Airman Kerry WhiteStaff Sgt. Larry WilliamsTech. Sgt. Kyle WilliamsMaster Sgt. Sean WorrellMaster Sgt. Eddie YbarraStaff Sgt. Jessica YeadonStaff Sgt. Nikia YoumanTech. Sgt. Scott Zabel


Fall concert, spaghetti socialThe Ramstein Middle School Band Booster Club

hosts its annual RMS Band Annual Fall Concert and Spaghetti Social Wednesday in the Ramstein Middle School multipurpose room. The dinner begins at 5 p.m. and the concert begins at 5:30. Cost is a $5 dona-tion (per plate), which includes a meal and drink. Tickets are on sale at lunch at RMS, or they may be purchased at the door on the night of the event for $8.

Career DayVogelweh Elementary School is looking for vol-

unteers to assist and participate in its 2013/2014 Career Day from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 7. Volunteers will present a brief description of their careers, share daily activities, career education requirements, career path and their career devel-opment. If you would like to share your career path, craft and skills with the students and be a part of Career Day, call Nicole Flores or Jason Greve at 0631-536-7275/6883 or e-mail Nicole.fl [email protected] or [email protected].

Lunch and LearnParents of students at Vogelweh Elementary

School are invited to attend the next Lunch and Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in the school library. Participants will learn about the various assessments the students take and how that testing information is used to help their children. School counselors will also give parents some tips to help make the most of their upcoming parent-teacher conference. Parents may bring a bag lunch. Light desserts will be served.

Cooking, baking classesSKIESUnlimited! offers cooking and baking

classes Wednesday and Nov. 6 to 27. Cooking class-

es for school-aged children will be held from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays in the Landstuhl CDC Kitchen, Bldg. 93802. Classes will cover kitchen safety, healthy eating, measuring and following rec-ipes. Youth must be registered with CYS Services to participate. For details, contact Parent Central Services or the One Stop Shop at 493-4516/4122 or 0631-3406-4516/4122, or the Landstuhl Post Library at 486-8943 or 06371-86-8943.

Education Notes

Rebeccah Steil (left), a senior at University College Roosevelt in Middelburg, the Netherlands, speaks with prospective student Madison Block (near right), a senior at Bitburg Middle-High School near Spangdahlem Air Base, and her mother, Kelli Block, at the annual Europe-wide College Night Oct. 17 at the Kaiserslautern Special Events Center on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. An estimated 1,500 ID cardholders stationed through-out Europe attended the event, which included representatives from some 80 accredited colleges and universities from the U.S. and across Europe.

Photo by Elizabeth BehringU.S. Army Garrion Rheinland-Pfalz

KMC hosts College Night

Courtesy photo

Fire Prevention Week at WESA � re inspector visits Wetzel Elementary School during Fire Prevention Week to demonstrate � re and emergency ser-vices to WES students.

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Red Ribbon Week at LEMSLandstuhl Elementary/Middle School students Caitlyn Vanzile, Arianna Gomez, Cassidy Dodge and Madison Fritz make owls with kindergarten teacher Alexis Boyanowski for Red Ribbon Week.


Story and photo by Staff Sgt. John Zumer10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Public Affairs

Medics play a vital role on today’s battlefield, treating the injured before their delivery to better equipped medical facilities. But have you ever wondered what happens to an injured Soldier if a medic isn’t avail-able immediately? Soldiers with the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, through recent combat lifesaver training, are now better able to provide initial medical care to the injured before any medic appears.

U.S. Army Sgt. Stephen Walkosz, battalion senior line medic, 5th Battalion 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, served as an instructor for the most recent CLS class held at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Oct. 15 to 18. It’s a class that Walkosz usually teaches at least once, and sometimes twice monthly.

“The main duty of a CLS-trained Soldier is to assist the medics, which usually means acting as a first respond-er,” Walkosz said.

U.S. Army Europe has set a require-

ment for one CLS bag and one CLS-trained Soldier to be assigned to each combat vehicle. The bag includes items needed to treat battlefield casualties, such as bandages, tourniquets, nee-dles, etc. Additionally, refresher train-ing must be completed annually for Soldiers to maintain their CLS status.

Three days of classroom instruction preceded a final day of field exercises, where Soldiers took part in tactical scenarios designed by Walkosz and his medical team. Amidst pumped-in noise, mud, woods and close-quarters, Soldiers were evaluated on subjects like casualty care, opening and man-aging a casualty’s airway, completing a combat casualty care card, control-ling bleeding, treating chest injuries and requesting medical evacuation for the injured.

“We expect them to get flustered,” said Walkosz, who did his part during the scenarios to get Soldiers to think about all aspects of the mission, not just the immediate tasks before them.

For U.S. Army Sgt. Ronin Shehu, a Patriot missile engagement controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 10th AAMDC, the chance to attend the CLS class is something he feels other Soldiers

should do when given the opportunity. “CLS Soldiers may not have the

experience of medics, but it’s still a crucial skill that’s often overlooked,” Shehu said.

Shehu found the chest decompres-sion, tourniquets, airway management and breathing control areas of instruc-tion the most valuable, but was espe-cially grateful for the chance to put it

all together in a fast-paced field envi-ronment.

Walkosz agreed, noting that class-room learning can never duplicate the sights, sounds and rush of adrenaline that Soldiers will experience in a real tactical situation

“We want to see that when under stress, they still meet the standard,” he said.

10th AAMDC Soldiers earn Combat Lifesaver certification

Soldiers from the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command prepare a mock casualty for transport during a training exercise Oct. 18 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

Story and photo by Dijon RolleU.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

It’s been a little more than a year since the Sembach Youth Center first opened its doors, and in that time, Tameka Grant has watched, waited and prayed.

Grant, or “Ms. T” as her students call her, is the Child Youth and School Services assistant director site manager for the Sembach Youth Center.

“Kids are my passion, the more kids the merrier,” she said. “What I do, I don’t do for work or job. I do it because it’s something that I love to do. I want as many parents and kids as possible to know that there is a youth center here.”

Grant said the center’s numbers have increased from 20 to more than 150 registered students and counting since its grand opening last August. She works closely with Child and Youth Program assis-tants Kim Cooper and Kevin Christoffers to manage the influx and ensure the facility serves its purpose.

“We provide a safe place for the youth in the Sembach area. It’s a place where they can come to hang out, socialize and be themselves,” Grant said. “We offer clubs that help them develop life skills, leadership skills and deal with the social and emo-tional things they go through a daily basis.”

Seventh-grader Alyssa Vail visits the center three days a week.

“I mostly hang out with friends and see Ms. T because she’s fun to be around,” Vail said. “I get my homework done first if I have any, and then I can spend time with my friends. If this place wasn’t here, I’d be bored sitting at home. My parents let me come here because they trust me getting my work done and I get to have fun when I’m done.”

The center also features musical equipment, self-service snacks, video games, a library, computers, crafts, a ping-pong table and a homework area. Most

of the equipment was provided through contributions from the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas.

“CFC made it where we could be open,” Grant said. “It was the CFC funds that funded the program to get us running. Without that, there would have been no Sembach Youth Center. Those contributions made a huge dif-ference to us, and we’re thankful.”

With the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas in full swing through Nov. 15, Grant is optimistic that members of the KMC will con-tinue to support the center and other local organizations. She also hopes to one day be able to relocate to a larger facility.

“We’re here and we would love to have as many of you as possible.

Parents we invite you to come too,” Grant said. “Everything that we do here is free and we just want as many as possible that are in the Sembach com-munity to be a part of it.”

The Sembach Youth Center is located inside of the Sembach Middle School and is open to students in sixth through eighth grades. Operating hours are from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday on school days and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on non-school days (excluding federal holidays).

For more information, call 496-7057 or 06302-67-7057.

Sembach Youth Center still going strong

Tameka Grant enjoys a game of ping-pong with one of her youths Oct. 17 at the Sembach Youth Center on Sembach Kaserne.


30th Medical Command inactivates, reverts to 30th Medical Brigade

WIESBADEN, Germany — The 30th Medical Command inactivated and the unit reverted to the 30th Medical Brigade during a ceremony Oct. 18 in Sembach.

Changing from a command to a brigade will not change the unit’s mission. The change results in a lower number of personnel and affects who has direct oversight for the bri-gade. The 30th MEDCOM used to be a sub-ordinate unit to European Regional Medical Command but now, as 30th MED BDE, is subordinate to U.S. Army Europe.

The 30th MED BDE will provide expe-ditionary theater level medical command

and control, health service support, force health protection and medical synchroniza-tion of assigned and attached medical forces. All of this is in support of U.S. Army Europe, and any directed global contingency opera-tions.

The brigade, which traces its roots back to 1933 when it was activated as the 30th Medical Regiment, was reorganized as the 30th Medical Command on Oct. 16, 2008. In 2009, it became the first Theater Medical Command to deploy to Afghanistan.

(Courtesy of U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs Office)

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class David Lowe

Soldiers from the 30th Medical Command furl their unit colors during a recent ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz.

Photo courtesy of the City of Kaiserslautern

No chewing gum on groundA machine for used chewing gum can be found next to the Stiftskirche in the center of Kaiserslautern until mid-November. Citizens are asked to dispose of their gum in the machine and not spit it on the ground, where they stick and become difficult to dispose of. The machines for used chewing gum keep the city from having to use expensive lasers to clean the streets. This idea was highlighted during a scientific idea contest. Six ideas were chosen and worked by scientists in research groups and institutes. Two more machines are set up at the corner of Schneider- and Marktstrasse and on Fackelstrasse 38.

Air Force and Army Chapel ScheduleProtestant ServicesPOC for Miesau, Landstuhl and Daenner is the USAG-K Chaplains Office in Bldg. 2919 on Pulaski Barracks. DSN 493-4098, civ. 0631-3406-4098Miesau Chapel (Bldg. 3175) Seventh-Day Adventist Worship Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Saturdays Spanish Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Saturdays Worship: 11 a.m. Saturdays Small Group: 6-7 p.m. TuesdaysLandstuhl Community Chapel (Bldg. 3773)Worship: 11 a.m. Sundays Children’s Youth Church: 11 a.m. SundaysDaenner Community Chapel (Bldg. 3150)Chapel Next Worship Worship: 10 a.m. SundaysChildren’s Church: 10:30 a.m. Sundays Ramstein North Chapel (DSN 480-6148, civ. 06371-47-6148)Contemporary Service: 11 a.m. SundaysRamstein South Chapel (DSN 480-5753, civ. 06371-47-5753)Liturgical Services: 9 a.m. Sundays Liturgical Sunday School: 11 a.m. Sundays Traditional Service: 11 a.m. SundaysVogelweh Chapel (DSN 489-6859, civ. 0631-536-6859)Gospel Service: 11 a.m. Sundays. Protestant education classes are available for all ages at Vogelweh, Ramstein, Landstuhl and Daenner. For information, call DSN 480-2499/489-6743 or civ. 06371-47-2499/0631-536-6743.Catholic Services Daenner Community Chapel (Bldg. 3150)St. Michael the Archangel Catholic CongregationDaily Mass: 11:45 a.m. Monday and Wed-FridReligious Education (grades K-8): 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Sundays Confession: 11:45 a.m. SundaysSunday Mass: 12:30 p.m.Landstuhl Community Chapel (Bldg. 3773)Our Lady of Mercy Catholic CongregationDaily Mass: noon Monday-FridayReligious Education (following Mass)Confession: 8:15-8:45 a.m. Sundays

Sunday Mass 9 a.m. Ramstein North Chapel (DSN 480-6148, civ. 06371-47-6148)Daily Mass: 11:30 a.m. Monday-FridaySunday Mass: 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Confession 4-4:45 p.m. Sundays Vogelweh Chapel (DSN 489-6859, civ. 0631-536-6859)Confession: 4-4:45 p.m. Saturday Mass: 5 p.m.Jewish Religious Services Ramstein South Chapel Synagogue (DSN 480-5753, civ. 06371-47-5753) Shabbat Evening Service: 7 p.m. Fridays Islamic ServicesRamstein South Chapel Mosque (480-5753)Jumu’ah Prayer, 1:30 p.m. For religious education and daily prayers, check the prayer scheduleOrthodox ChristianKapaun Chapel (DSN 489-6859, civ. 0631-536-6859)Divine Liturgy: 9 a.m. SundaysConfessions by appointment Youth GroupKaiserslautern Youth of the Chapel (Religious Youth Center, Pulaski Bks., Bldg. 2869)“Plugged In” Middle School Youth Group:2-4 p.m. Sundays Café Dinner (for students and their families): 4:15-5:15 p.m. Sundays “The Rock” High School Youth Group: 5:30-7:30 p.m. SundaysMore information: www.kmcyouth.comEpiscopal (St. Albans)10:30 a.m. Sundays, Kapaun Chapel Korean Service 1 p.m. Sundays, Ramstein South ChapelUnitarian Universalist Service, 1:30 p.m. second and fourth Sundays (Sept.-May), Kapaun ChapelWiccan7 p.m. first and third Saturdays, Kapaun Annex Confessional Lutheran (WELS) 4 p.m. second and fourth Sundays, Ramstein South Chapel

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by Lionel RiveraU.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Postal Operations

The 2013 holiday season mailing dates for postal customers assigned to the European theater are:

Space Available Mail — Nov. 26Parcel Airlift — Dec. 3First Class/Priority Mail — Dec. 10Priority Mail Express — Dec. 17

These dates are for mail originating in Europe and destined to locations in the U.S. Mail originating in the U.S. and sent to European military addresses use similar mail-ing dates.

U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Force Africa postal patrons should plan ahead and mail early to ensure letters, cards, and packages arrive at intended U.S. destinations in time for the holidays.

Customers can avoid long lines at the post office when they mail early and can take advantage of using the cheaper, although slow-er, space available mail service military post offices offer in Europe.

Space available mail service takes longer to arrive at end destinations and moves on a space available basis once it arrives in the states. If customers want faster service, they should consider using priority mail or priority mail express service. It costs more, but these classes of mail get preferred and or expedited service.

Most mail accepted at military post offices in Europe is flown to the U.S. on commercial aircraft. Costumers should keep in mind, pack-ages transiting through the mail stream are handled numerous times, and therefore proper packaging is important.

The following USPS mailing tips are pro-vided to help ensure packages arrive safely and undamaged:

The BoxChoose a box with enough room for cush-

ioning material around the contents. When reusing a box, cover up or black out any old labels and markings.

CushioningPlace cushioning around items. Close and

gently shake the box to see whether there is enough padding.

SealingTape the box shut and reinforce the seams with

two-inch-wide tape. Use clear or brown packag-ing tape, reinforced packing tape or paper tape.

SizeThe weight of a package cannot exceed 70

pounds. When using Priority Mail Express or Priority Mail services for faster delivery, length plus girth (distance around the thickest part of the package) cannot exceed 108 inches. When using space available mail, the total can-not be more than 130 inches.

Parcel airlift mail is a service that provides air transportation for parcels on a space-available basis. It is available for Parcel Post items not exceeding 30 pounds in weight or 60 inches in combined length and girth.

Correct AddressUsing a complete and correct address is

critical for timely delivery. Contact your local postmaster for additional information on how mail is dispatched and received at your loca-tion, and for advice on the best service to use based on your mailing needs.

2013 holiday mailing deadlines set

Story and photo by Bernd “Bernie” MaiU.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs

Approximately 100 German and American community members came together Oct. 6 at the German Protestant church in Baumholder for the first German-American Thanksgivng Prayer.

“It is good that we have done this,” said Burkhard Zill, Protestant chaplain of the City of Baumholder. “When else do you have the opportunity to foster German-American friendship, aside from the offi-cial events and meetings?”

Zill, his Catholic colleague Mathias Schmitz, Chaplain (Capt.) Donald Smith, 16th Special Troops Battalion, and Douglas Smith from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints conducted the worship service.

The brief sermon was held in English and German. Assistants Bettina Noever (Protestant)

and Anne Kiefer (Catholic) provided translations. The service was followed by a potluck dinner at the community room in the back of the chapel.

Soup, chicken, salad, cake — everyone brought something. There was chatting and eating and

plans were developed for future events. There was also discussion on how the German-American Stammtisch (an infor-mal social gathering), held at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Restaurant Zum Stern, can continue to improve. It was at the Stammtisch that plans for the German-American Thanksgiving prayer were born.

Smith, together with Baumholder Assistant City Mayor Michael Röhrig, ini-tiated these Stammtisch meetings. Smith was very impressed with the statement from Röhrig, he said.

“We, the City of Baumholder, have a desire to help make the U.S. Soldiers and their families feel like this is their home away from home,” Röhrig said. “At the

more official functions, socializing and commu-nicating works extremely well. However, at the more grass roots level we would like it to be better. These events along with the Stammtisch will help to bridge this gap.”

Thanksgiving prayer fosters German-American relations

German and American guests mingle and enjoy a potluck lunch Oct. 6 at the German Protestant church in Baumholder during the first German-American Thanksgiving prayer. The event was designed to foster German-American relations at the grass roots level and was held on German Thanksgiving.

Keeping it real, relational and relevant

August-Süssdorf Strasse 8Ramstein-Miesenbach06371- 407 808 [email protected]

Sunday Worship Gatherings at 9 & 11 a.m.

Lutheran ChurchKaiserslautern Evangelical

Meeting in Ev.-Luth. St. Michaelis Church, Karpfenstr. 7, 67655 KaiserslauternE-mail: [email protected] or call 0631-64327 for directions.

Scott Morrison, Pastor www.KELC.eu

8:30 am Worship & Holy CommunionChildren’s Church available

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OF CHRISTSunday Bible Class 10 a.m.Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Class 7 p.m.

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Sundays 10:30Kapaun Chapel

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ing my family in Mannheim. Although my commander and fellow colleagues are very sup-portive, this is somewhat of a strain on the entire operation. Recording the blind auditions took a week and I could not go home to my family.

Q: How does being a former military member play in to the challenges you face in the com-petition?

A: Being a former military member plays a very important role in the show. In the end, they want an interesting story to tell and although “The Voice” is center stage, who you are as an individual supports your level of interest for the viewers. Although this is only its third season, “The Voice of Germany” is one of the most success-ful shows for the Pro Sieben television station so it has to be entertaining and hold the audience’s attention and make them keep coming back for more. The German people and U.S. military have a very long history and solidarity and I rep-resent the American military, proudly.

Q: If you win, what’s your next move?

My first goal if I win is to take a very long vacation. Possibly to Arcadia, Fla., and then come back and get to work on writing hits. Winning the show puts a lot of pressure on the talent. My philosophy is the music business is 50 percent hard work and 50 percent luck. I have been doing the hard work for more than 20 years and it is time for me to get lucky. Keep your fingers crossed.

Q: How has being on the show affected your personal life?

A: So far, I have been able to balance everything, but I am starting to feel the pres-sure. People coming up to me on the street and even doing this interview, it’s a lot to take in. I think the biggest reality check though is having a regular job every day.

Q: If you don’t come out the victor by the end will you continue to pursue a career in music?

A: Music is my life and my passion, to give it up is like ask-ing me to stop breathing. The show must go on.

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by Staff Sgt. David SalanitriAir Force Public Affairs Agency, Operating Location

WASHINGTON — The Air Force recently published guidance clarifying the service’s policy on implementation of same sex marriage.

The guidance clarifies how Airmen may be eligible for administrative absence to obtain legal marriage, if the state or coun-try they are stationed in does not yet rec-ognize same sex marriage.

In order to be granted administrative absence, the Airman must be located more than 100 miles from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia or other jurisdictions that allows the couple to marry. According to the policy, if two service members are part of a couple and desire to get married,

both members may be granted an admin-istrative absence if qualified.

Members may be granted up to seven days if stationed in the continental United States, and up to 10 days if stationed overseas. The waiting period, required by law, to obtain a legal marriage from the jurisdiction nearest the assignment loca-tion is what determines the days. Also, a maximum of two travel days is authorized if stationed in the continental U.S., and five days is authorized if the member is stationed overseas.

“This will allow all Airmen to be recog-nized equally under the law in regards to spousal benefits,” said Maj. Mark Cipolla, Air Force force management policy divi-sion.

In order to determine eligibility, refer to AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program.

Same sex marriage policy clarified

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Events» Armstrong’s Club hosts

Karaoke Night from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. today in Bldg. 1036 on Vo-gelweh Housing. For details, call 0631-354-9986.

» The Protestant Women of the Chapel will have retreat 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Ramstein North Side Chapel. The event is free and lunch is included.

» KMC Onstage presents two different one-act plays in one night, “Wiley and the Hairy Man” and “How I Became a Pi-rate,” at 7:30 p.m. today and Sat-urday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. Contact KMC Onstage to reserve your tickets. Cost is $14 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, $10 for youth ages 8 to 11, and $8 for children ages 5 to 7. KMC Onstage is located in Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. For details, call 483-6626 or 0631-411-9926.

» Armstrong’s Club hosts Latin Night Monday in Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Open to all ID cardholders 18 and over. No cover charge. For details, call 0631-354-9986.

» The KMC Top 3 Total Force Development Council hosts the NATO Professional Develop-ment Seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Kisling NCOA auditorium on Kapaun Air Station. This seminar will provide an opportunity for nearly 200 attendees from the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and NATO military and civilian forces to gain a new understand-ing and perspective on the NATO mission, cross-cultural aware-ness, ethics and more. Attendees will receive insight into how all the countries work together and how we contribute to the NATO mission. To register for this course, contact the event POCs: Tech Sgt. Lacey Brown, [email protected], or Tech Sgt. Pompilio Alfaro, [email protected].

» Join the Kaiserslautern Main Library on Landstuhl at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday for Hal-loween Story Time. A Halloween Horror Festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday. Enjoy a horror movie marathon with

refreshments and raffle. The Kai-serslautern Main Library is located in Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl. For more information, call 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.

» Shop until you drop at the Holiday Bazaar, which features more than 80 European vendors selling treasures, paintings, jew-elry, wine and more. The bazaar takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 2, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. For more information, call 493-4184 or 0631-3406-4184 or visit www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

» The German-American and International Women’s Club Kaiserslautern is looking for donations for its annual Pfen-nig Bazaar scheduled to take place in March. Clean clothes, household goods, toys, books, appliances and music media are needed. Mat-tresses, furniture, skis, ski boots, suitcases, curtains and large items won’t be accepted. Drop-off loca-tion is on Hackstrasse in Kaiser-slautern. Drop-off times are from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 2, 15 and 16, Dec. 20 and 21, Jan. 3, 4, 17 and 18, and Feb. 7, 8, 21 and 22. For more information, call Martina Anctil at 0157-73408463 or visit www.gaiwc.com.

» Join Armstrong’s Club for the Father and Daughter Cin-derella Princess Ball at 4 p.m. Nov. 2 in Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. It is not just a ball. It’s a show where every little girl can look and feel like a princess. Enjoy an evening filled with adventures, including prizes, games, enter-tainment, a “Cinderella” movie presentation during dinner and a father-daughter waltz/dancing opportunity. A real-life Cinderella will greet, announce and seat all attendees. There will be photo opportunities with Cinderella. Cost is $50 per father-daughter pair, and $25 for each additional child attending. Proper dress and reservations are required. Lim-ited seating. For reservations, visit Webtrac. For further information, call 0631-354-9986.

» Armstrong’s Club hosts a vintage R&B night at 9 p.m. Nov. 16 in Bldg. 1036 on Vogel-weh Housing. Come dance the night away while listening to your favorite classic R&B songs from the 1970s and 1980s. For ages 18 and up. For more information, call 0631-354-9986.

» The 2013 Army Digital Photography Contest is open to active-duty Soldiers, families, retirees and civilians. Submission dates are until Nov. 30. Complete entry form and submit photos on-line by visiting http://apps.imcom.army.mil/apptracmain. For addi-tional information and categories, contact the Kaiserslautern Arts and Crafts Center, Bldg. 3109 on Daenner Kaserne, at 483-6509 or 0631-411-6509.

» The Ramstein Northside Post Office has this year’s holiday stamps available for purchase.

» The Kazabra Club hosts a Rodeo Bull Riding Tournament from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Friday in Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Male and female winners will be award-ed T-shirts. Weekly winners qualify for the monthly “Friday Finale” to compete for a $100 cash prize! First ride counts toward competi-tion. Free entry. For ages 18 and up. For details, call 489-7261 or 0631-536-7261.

Meetings» The German-American

and International Women’s Club of Kaiserslautern will hold its playgroup meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Nov. 4 and 18. Join parents from other cultures and enjoy a coffee together while children play and hear other languages. The fee for each play date is €2 to cover facility costs. For more informa-tion, contact Beatriz Jimenez at [email protected] or 0172-7043585, or visit the GAIWC web-site at www.gaiwc.com.

» Mom2Mom KMC’s Breast-feeding Cafe meets from 10 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at the Ramstein Youth Services Cen-ter, Bldg. 428. Mom2Mom KMC is a breast-feeding network that helps mothers overcome the dif-

ficulties of living far from family support to reach their personal breast-feeding goals. We provide the opportunity to meet other breast-feeding families as well as access to lactation counsel-ors. Refreshments are free and we operate on a drop-in “come when you can, leave when you need to” basis. For more in-formation, visit www.facebook.com/Mom2MomKMC or www. mom2momkmc.org.

Support Groups» The Community for Au-

tism Understanding, Support & Education group, also known as CAUSE, meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month in the Vogelweh Elemen-tary School media center, Bldg. 1178 on Vogelweh Housing. To take part or get more informa-tion on this interactive group, call 0631-3406-4094.

Baumholder Events» Prepare to be scared

as the basement of the Rhein-lander Convention Center turns into a haunted house with a spooky alien theme. This is the third annual haunted house in Baumholder and is one of the best Army haunted houses in Europe! Enjoy the scare show at

7 p.m. today and Saturday. For ages 12 and up only. Cost is $5. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The Rheinlander Convention Center is located in Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks. For details, call the Hilltop Theater at 485-7244 or 06783-6-7244.

» Strikers Bowling Center hosts a Halloween party begin-ning at 6 p.m. Thursday in Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks. Enjoy trick-or-treating, youth and adult costume contests and 50 cent bowling games. For details, call 485-6569 or 06783-6-6569.

» Teens in seventh through 12th grades are invited to join the Wetzel Teen Center for a trip to Laser Trek in Saarlouis from 1 to 6 p.m. Nov. 9. Cost is $20, which includes three laser tag games and transportation. Students should bring euro for lunch and snacks. Register for the trip no later than Nov. 4 by calling 485-6810 or 06783-6-6810.

» Bullying is a real, pain-ful issue that children all over the world are facing. This month, show children they do not have to face it alone. We can prevent bullying by working together and taking a stand. Find more great information about national bullying prevention by visiting www.pacer.org/bullying.

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Halloween fest in OtterbachOtterbach will hold its annual Halloween fest on its Dorfplatz starting at 6 p.m. Thursday. The event will feature food booths, a party with live music with the band 7661, a children’s disco, costume contest and horror activities. A torch horror walk starts at 7 p.m. leading across the children’s adventure playground back to the main fest area.


Deployed family eventsNOV. 21» Movie Night: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., KMCC TheaterDEC. 19 » Deployed Family Holiday Dinner with Santa, 5 to 7 p.m. Lindberghof Dining Facility

Airman & Family Readiness Center MONDAY» Ramstein spouses orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRCTUESDAY» Reintegration brief: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., IDRC» Pre-deployment brief: 1 to 4 p.m., IDRCWEDNESDAY» Base INTRO: 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Hercules Theater» First Duty Station Offi cer Financial Brief: 11 a.m. to noon, A&FRCTHURSDAY» Pre-separation briefi ng: 9 a.m. to noon, A&FRCNOV. 1:» New commanders, fi rst sergeants, superintendents im-mersion brief: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC

Child/YouthRAMSTEIN YOUTH CENTER, OCTOBER, EVERY DAY:» Just for kids ages 9-12: Clubs R Us» Fast Fun from 3 to 3:30, Super Scholar Power» Hour/Homework Help, Sports SpectacularMONDAY » Tough Mudder Fitness Challenge, quilting, Sports forGirls, Net SMARTZ, Lines & Shadows DrawingTUESDAY» Digital photography, Junior Master Chef, Sports for Guys,Net SMARTZ, Lines & Shadows DrawingWEDNESDAY» Model making, Music Tech & Brush Strokes PaintingTHURSDAY» Jewelry making, Caveman Cooking, Photo Tech & BrushStrokes PaintingSpaces are limited, register online at www.86fss.com under the “Families” and “Youth Programs” tabs.» KEYSTONE CLUB (JUST FOR TEENS): Be a leader, serve the community and change the world. Work as a team to develop and lead projects in community service, academic and career preparation. A great way to put a spark in your college application and possibly earn a trip to the 2014 National Keystone Conference in Anaheim, Calif. Stop by the Ramstein or Vogelweh teen centers on Wednesday to learn more about this awesome opportunity or call 06371-47-6444 for more information.» RAMSTEIN COMMUNITY CENTER EVENTS: Ev-ery second and fourth Wednesday of the month, Play Group Social, 10 a.m. to noon; every second and fourth

Saturday of the month, fl ea market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; every third Wednesday of the month, Exceptional Family Mem-ber Program (play group social), 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, call the RCC at 480-6600/7187 or 06371-47-6600/7187.» INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES: » Do you have experience teaching gymnastics or dance? If you are interested in a youth instructor position, call the Ramstein Youth Center at 06371-47-6444 and ask for the Youth Instructional offi ce. We will get you started on the right path to a fun and re-warding part-time to full-time job!» Do you or your child want to learn to play the violin? Sign up for violin lessons on Ramstein! Go to www.86fss.com, click “Family” then “Instructional Classes” then “Register.”» Do you homeschool? Are you looking for ways to supple-ment your curriculum? Ramstein Instructional Program offers the following classes at times that are convenient for homeschooling families: homeschool gymnastics, homeschool ballet, homeschool Karate Tech, homeschool Aikido, individual music lessons, and homeschool hip hop. More information about times and registration is avail-able at www.86fss.com, click “Family” then “Instructional Classes.”» Are you an adult looking for a dance class? Ramstein Instructional offers an adult dance class from 8 to 9 p.m. Mondays at the Youth Instructional Bldg. 1023. Stop by for a free trial class and information on how to register for this class that will run until May.» EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS NEEDED: Our child development centers and school age programs are looking for professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of military youth. Visit www.nafjobs.org to apply today; search for “Child & Youth Program Assistants” under “Hot Jobs.”

Health and Wellness CenterMONDAY» BOD POD Hours: 8 to 10 a.m.» Healthy Eating: 10 to 11 a.m.» Shoe Station: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.TUESDAY» Deep Water Running: 10 to 11 a.m.WEDNESDAY» Shoe Station: noon to 2 p.m.THURSDAY» Deep Water Running: 10 to 11 a.m.» Running Clinic: 1 to 2:30 p.m.OCT. 25» BOD POD Hours: 8 to 9 a.m.For more information, call the Health and Wellness Center at 06371-47- 4292 or 480-4292 (HAWC).

Family Advocacy» EXPECTANT PARENT ORIENTATION (MONTHLY): Third Tuesday of month, 8 to 11 a.m., LRMC Chapel.

» DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH INFO BOOTH: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., KMCC Food Court. Come by and receive free resources and information about preventing domestic violence in the military.» THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES (TWO SEPARATE DAYS): Nov. 8, 5 to 8 p.m., and Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to noon. For more details and to register, call 479-2370 or 06371-46-2098.» EXPECTANT PARENT ORIENTATION (MONTHLY): Third Tuesday of the month, 8 to 11 a.m., LRMC Chapel.For details and to register, 479-2098 or 06371-46-2098.

Medical Group» Self-Initiated Care Kit, twice a month. Call 479-2273 (CARE) to sign up for a class.» Attention: TRICARE online is available for your convenience. Schedule your own appointments, home care website, check labs, nurse advice line, medication refi lls and more. Register today at www.tricareonline.com.

Sexual Assault Response CoordinatorMONDAYS» Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Annual Training, 8:30 and 10 a.m., Hercules Theater. For more information on this training or SARC, call Capt. December “Dee” Garcia or Capt. Isabella “Izzy” Ramirez at 480-5597.

Chapel» The Ramstein Chapel is accepting bids for the contract position of Ramstein Contemporary Service music director. The director plans, organizes and supports the Protestant Contemporary Worship Service music program as director of worship service music, praise band, choir, musicians and the audio/visual team. The RCS music director must dem-onstrate an understanding of the pluralistic military chapel setting, the mission and vision of the RCS, the Protestant community, and the 86 AW/HC. Bidder is subject to crimi-nal history background checks and must complete a Child Care National Agency Check and Inquiries and Installation Records Check. The Chapel will be accepting bids until 4 p.m. Nov. 1. The Statement of Work and bid documents can be picked up from the Ramstein North Chapel, Monday through Friday. The position will be awarded on the best value to the government. Bidders are invited to attend the bid opening at the Ramstein North Chapel. Dates and times will be announced in the bid packages. If required, bidders will have to participate in a qualifying interview/audition. For more information, call the Ramstein North Chapel at 480-2499 or 06371-47-2499.» The St. Martin’s Day celebration will be held at 5 p.m. Nov. 7 at the North Chapel. The event will in-clude a lantern walk, pastries and food drive. Bring your lanterns, canned goods and used clothes for the Airman’s Attic.


by Petra Lessoing86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby. Dates are subject to change.

Performing artsPfalztheater Kaiserslautern:• “Der Vetter aus Dingsda,” an operetta in

German, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 15 and 19.

• “Der Pagodenprinz,” a fairy tale dance with music by Benjamin Britten, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 and 10.

• “Das Leben des Galilei,” a play in German by Bertolt Brecht, 6 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 6, 11 a.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 20 and 23.

• “Regina,” an opera by Albert Lortzing, 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Nov. 13.

• “Aida,” a musical by Elton John and Tim Rice, 6 p.m. Nov. 3.

• “Da kommt noch wer,!” Someone is going to come!, a chamber opera in English, and “Ein Mond aus kochender Milch,” a chamber opera in German, 8 p.m. Nov. 2, 8, 14 and 30.

For more information, call 0631-3675-209 or visit www.pfalztheater.de.

Kammgarn Kaiserslautern: • Kammgarn International Blues Festival fea-

tures Blue Line Three, Thorbjorn Risager and Michael Hill Blues Mob-De today, and Saint Lu, Julia Neigel Band and Charles Pasi Saturday. Tickets for single nights are €20 to €24.

• The Irish Folk Festival features various per-formers, 8 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets cost €23.

• Karma presents German rock, 8 p.m. Thursday. Tickets cost €14.

• Tom Lüneburger presents pop Indie, 8 p.m. Nov. 1. Tickets cost €14.

For more informa-tion, visit www.kammgarn.de.

Fruchthalle, Kaiserslautern:

• The Philharmonie Salzburg/David Orlowsky Trio presents “Symphonic Klezmer,” 8 p.m. today. Tickets cost €17 to €25.

• The ensemble Kabinettsmusik presents cham-ber music by Johann Bach, Christian Cannabich and Karl Joseph Toeschi, 8 p.m. Thursday. Tickets cost €14 to €24.

For advance tickets, call the Kaiserslautern Tourist-Info at 0631-365-2317.

JUZ (Youth Center), Steinstrasse 47, Kaiserslautern:

• The bands Emproad, An Ocean Between Us and All Lies Died, present metal core, 8 p.m. today. Tickets cost €6.50.

For more information, visit www.juz-kl.de.Kaiserslautern-Hohenecken, Burgherrenhalle:• Charity concert with Django Reinhardt &

Band, 8 p.m. today. Proceeds help to maintain Hohenecken Castle.

Haus des Bürgers, Ramstein-Miesenbach:• “The Rocky Horror Show,” a musical by

Richard O’Brien, 8 p.m. Nov. 2. Tickets cost €25 to €35.

• Die üblichen Verdächtigen, eight musicians, present a mix of pop, rock, folk and country music, 8 p.m. Nov. 9. Tickets cost 10.

For more information and reservations, visit www.hausdesbuergers.de or call 06371-592-220.

Stadthalle Landstuhl:• The band Quecksilber presents songs by

Freddy Mercury and Queen, 8 p.m. Nov. 7. Tickets cost €19.50 to €28.

For more information, visit www.stadthalle-landstuhl.de or call 06371-92340. English Theatre, Gallusanlage 7, Frankfurt:

• “Saturday Night Fever,” a musical by Bill Oaks, Robert Stigwood and the Bee Gees, runs Nov. 2 to Feb. 16.

For more information, visit www.english-theatre.org.

Saarbrücken, Saarländisches Staatstheater, Schillerplatz 1:

• “Hoffmanns Erzählungen,” a fantastic opera by Jacques Offenbach, in French, with German subtitles, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Wednesday.

• “Wings,” a dance by Marguerite Donlon,

performed by the theater’s ballet group, 6 p.m. Sunday, and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

For more information, visit www.theater-saarbruecken.de or call 0681-3092-486.

Miscellaneous• Kaiserslautern, Gartenschau with pumpkin fes-

tival featuring life-size fi gures made of pumpkins, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, through Thursday. Sunday: Big close-out show with Chawwerusch Theater presenting a play about the Wild West in Palatinate dialect, 3 p.m. in event hall.

For more information, visit www.gartenschau-kl.de.

• Kaiserslautern, Japanese Garden open daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., through Oct. 31.

For more information, visit www.japanischergarten.de.

• Otterbach, Dorfplatz, Halloween fest with ven-dors’ booth, live music, children’s disco, costume contest, starts 6 p.m.; torch horror walk starts 7 p.m.

• Siegelbach, Zoo, night walk in the zoo with free guided tour, to be followed by creepy dinner, 5 p.m. Thursday.

• Ramstein-Miesenbach, Wendelinus market with October fest, today to Sunday (read article on Page 32).

• Otterberg, village carnival, Sunday; stores open 1 to 6 p.m.

• Miesau, village carnival, today to Tuesday.• Zweibrücken, center, Halloween party,

Thursday night.

Flea markets• Kaiserslautern, Opel parking lot, Portal 4,

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.• Kaiserslautern, Toom, Hoheneckerstrasse,

Fridays and Saturdays.• Landstuhl, Kaufl and, Thursdays. • Ramstein, Autokino, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday.• Bad Dürkheim, Saline (salt-works), 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Saturday and Nov. 2, and 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday.

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October carnival ends MondayOktoberkerwe (October carnival) on the Messeplatz fairgrounds in Kaiserslautern closes out with a � reworks display around 9 p.m. Monday. The amusement park with many rides is open from 2 to 11 p.m. each day until Monday. Food booths with local and international specialities open around noon.

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Horror hike, concertA horror hike starts at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the sports � eld in Breunigweiler (east of Winnweiler). The 2-kilometer hike leads through the forest to a circus tent, where hikers can relax at an after-show party with live music, and enjoy food specialties. Starting fee is €6. The event is not recommended for children under 12. No dogs allowed. A horror concert takes place with the big band Modern Sound at 8 p.m. today in the circus tent. Tickets cost €5. For details, visit www.pfrimmtaltouristik.de.




The culture center in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Haus des Bürgers, will turn into a mecca for model train enthu-siasts Sunday. The Model Train Friends Westpfalz will host their 43rd Model Train Swap Meet from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Exhibitors and clubs from through-out Germany and neighboring coun-tries will present everything dealing with model trains and accessories,” said organizer Hans-Günther Wenner. “This swap meet is the biggest of its kind in Southwest Germany.”

More than 40 exhibitors and associ-ations will display a variety of model trains, accessories and tin toys.

Organizers don’t only want the event to be a swap meet, but they also want to make sure that unique items are on display.

“Like in recent years we had many

requests for display tables, but unfor-tunately we were not able to give a positive answer to each requester, since there is only a limited space capacity,” said Wenner.

Besides new items, there will be used locomotives, carriages, tracks, signals, houses, lamps, bridges and spare parts.

“New and long-time model train collectors can get good advice here and find some neat bargains,” said Wenner. “Collectors who specialize in garden railroad track items, will be able to find the items they need.”

Newly bought stuff can be tested right away on special test tracks.

Visitors will be able to admire dolls, tin toys and other hobby items.

A model train café can be found in the foyer of the Haus des Bürgers.

Admission fee is €3 for adults and €1 for youth. Children under 7 are admitted free.


Ramstein-Miesenbach will hold its annual Wendelinusmarkt 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the center of town.

“Ramstein’s advertising association started sponsoring Wendelinus market 28 years ago,” said Ralf Hechler, chief of the association. “We gave the fest a new character and keep stores open noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.”

Wendelinus market will feature about 80 exhibitors presenting arts, crafts and other merchandise. It also includes a French market with culi-nary specialties such as patés, ter-rines, cremant, champagne, crepes and tarte flambée. A flower truck from the Netherlands will bring fresh flow-ers and children can enjoy rides on merry-go-rounds.

The history of Wendelinusmarkt dates back to the beginning of the 18th century when most village residents were farmers, and an epidemic threat-ened Ramstein’s cattle. People started praying to Saint Wendelinus, the saint of plague, who was asked for help in case of contagious diseases. They promised to celebrate the day of Saint Wendelinus each year if the epidemic would end.

The first celebration was on a Monday in 1710. People didn’t want to work that day and schools were closed. Relatives living outside of

Ramstein came to visit, went to con-fession and listened to the fest sermon conducted by several priests from three altars, for 12 hours, without interruption.

Afterwards, people stopped at the chestnut carnival in front of the church,

where rosaries, crucifixes, prayer books, candles and chestnuts were sold. Years ago, the 12-hour prayer was moved to Sunday, and the local Catholic holiday lost its importance.

“We will start Wendelinus market with a short memorial service at 11

a.m. Saturday near the intersection next to the museum,” said Hechler. “All vis-itors can bring their pets to have them blessed by our Catholic priest.”

After the traditional animal bless-ing, Mayor Stefan Layes will tap the first keg of beer.

Ramstein holds annual Wendelinus market

Photo by Stefan Layes

Exhibitors and vendors sell their merchandise during Ramstein’s Wendelinus market Saturday and Sunday.

Swap meet lures model train enthusiasts

Courtesy photo

The model train swap meet displays a big variety of model trains and accessories from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Haus des Bürgers in Ramstein-Miesenbach.


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Dodgeball InvitationalThe Dodgeball Invitational will be held at

10 a.m. Saturday at the Landstuhl Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 3720 on Landstuhl Post. There should be eight-player teams. Team entry costs $5. Register on the day of the event, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Open to ID cardholders 18 and over and not in high school. For more information, call 486-7172 or 06371-86-7172.

Fitness center constructionThe basketball floor at the Vogelweh Fitness

Center will be closed temporarily starting Nov. 4 to replace the floor. Re-opening is scheduled for January. Check with your fitness center staff for exact details. For more information, call 480-7138/7329.

Unit-level basketball leagueThose interested in playing in the unit-level bas-

ketball league beginning in November must sign up by Nov. 7. Games will be held at the Miesau Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 1220 on Miesau Army Depot. There will be a coaches meeting at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Rhine Ordnance Barracks Fitness Center, Bldg. 172. Units wishing to par-ticipate should contact Quinton Floyd at 493-2087 or 0631-3406-2087, or quinton.floyd.civ@ mail.mil.

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information, contact Robert Michels at 486-8939 or 06371-86-8939.

Indoor fall soccer clinicsSign up your child or youth for SKIESUnlimited

indoor fall soccer clinics, taught by professional soccer coaches. Clinics are held until December at the Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, for ages 3-18. To find out more or to enroll, contact Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation One Stop Shop, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post, or Parent Central Services, Bldg. 2898 on Pulaski Barracks, at 493-4516/4122 or 0631-3406-4516/4122.

Volleyball players needed• Men and women are needed to fill spots on

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz community level volleyball teams. If you are an experienced player (18 years old or older and out of high school), contact one of the following individuals:» Wilford “Lefty” Byrd, [email protected], 481-3558 or 0160-6666102» Ariana Suerodelgado, [email protected], 483-4023 or 0174-9453248» Capt. Paolo Briones, [email protected], 484-7997 or 0171-7705358

• Men and women are needed to fill spots on Ramstein varsity volleyball teams. If you are an experienced player (18 years old or older and out of high school), contact one of the following indi-viduals:» Richard Krutop, 489-2134, [email protected]» Bernard Kahao, 480-9557, [email protected]

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations’ 13th Field Investigations Squadron, Economic Crimes Division, is accomplishing one of the Air Force’s top priorities: to detect, defeat and deter fraud impacting force acquisitions and base-level capabilities.

In much the same way the Eagle Eyes program relies on citizens to report suspicious indicators of terrorism, economic crime investigations often rely on conscientious government employees and contractors to report suspected fraud, waste or abuse.

The federal government is beset by fraud on all fronts. For instance, in fiscal year 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice secured nearly $5 billion in settlements and judgments under the False Claims Act in cases involving fraud against the govern-ment. Moreover, amounts recovered under the False Claims Act in 2012 exceeded the previous one-year record by $1.7 billion, according to the Justice Department’s website, www.justice.gov.

“It’s the people out there doing their job who actu-ally detect fraud,” said OSI Special Agent Lawrence Valdez. “Law enforcement personnel can’t be every-where at all the times, so we rely on the government personnel to be a force multiplier in identifying fraudulent or suspicious activities.”

In general terms, fraud is “a willful misrepresen-tation for the purpose of obtaining something of value.” Fraud costs American taxpayers more than the combined annual spending of many countries in the world.

Examples of fraud investigations include false pay and allowance claims, Government Purchase Card, acquisition and construction, and fraud within services provided on base. Two recent cases inves-tigated by OSI at Ramstein recovered more than $3 million, which was later used to fund other projects in the KMC. Both investigations revealed contrac-tors intentionally deceived the government for mon-etary gain. The success of both investigations relied heavily on individuals reporting suspicious activity to OSI and its law enforcement partners.

OSI Special Agent Tanner Collins emphasized the “big picture” in terms of what results from fraud investigations.

“There are measurable dollar savings, accidents are prevented and lives preserved,” he said. “Taken together, these things enhance our combat readiness and increase the public’s confidence in the U.S. Air Force.”

OSI provides briefings to educate base personnel about fraud.

“We don’t expect everyone to know what consti-tutes fraud or how to identify it,” Valdez said. “We are always looking for opportunities to give fraud awareness briefings and to educate people in all career fields about common fraud schemes.”

To request a fraud awareness briefing or to report suspicious behavior, contact OSI 13 FIS ECD at 0631-536-8341 or 489-8341, or by email at [email protected]. Writers have the option to remain anonymous. To learn more about the OSI mission, visit www.osi.af.mil.

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A taste of Hispanic cultureGuests at the Hispanic heritage luncheon, including Maj. (P) Shane R. Cuellar, guest speaker for the event, and his wife, Claudia, help themselves to a variety of Latin dishes Oct. 15 on Baumholder’s Smith Barracks. For the fourth consecutive year, a Mexican restaurant from Einsiedlerhof provided the free food for Baumholder’s Hispanic heritage observance. Cuellar covered a variety of topics in his presentation ranging from what it was like growing up in a typical west Texas Hispanic family, Hispanic food and cultural traditions, and the military legacy of his ancestors.


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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 3D (PG) 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

Insidious: Chapter 2 (PG-13) 9 p.m.

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SATURDAY - Carrie (R) 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 8:15 p.m.

Escape Plan (R) 11 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 10 p.m.


Insidious: Chapter 2 (PG-13) 9 p.m.

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SUNDAY - Carrie (R) 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

Escape Plan (R) 11 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m.


Prisoners (R) 11 a.m., 4:30 p.m.

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MONDAY - Carrie (R) 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.



The Family (R) 11 a.m., 4:30 p.m.

Gravity 3D (PG-13) 2:15 p.m., 7:45 p.m.

TUESDAY - Carrie (R) 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.


Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG) 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m.


Gravity 3D (PG-13) 2:15 p.m., 7:45 p.m.

WEDNESDAY - Carrie (R) 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.



The Family (R) 11 a.m., 4:30 p.m.

Gravity 3D (PG-13) 2:15 p.m., 7:45 p.m.

THURSDAY - Carrie (R) 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.




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Editor’s note: Schedules and synopses are provided by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service. Movie times and dates are subject to change by the individual theaters. Please check with the theater to ensure accuracy.

Carrie (R) — Carrie White is a lonely and awkward teen who is constantly bul-lied at school by her peers, and beaten at home at the hands of her religious mother. But Carrie has a secret: She’s been blessed with the terrifying power of telekinesis; and when her peers decide to pull a prank on her at prom, they’ll soon learn a deadly les-son: If you play with fi re, you get burned.

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Escape Plan (R) — Ray Breslin is the world’s top authority on prison structural security, who fi nds himself having to put his skills to the test when he is framed for a crime and sent up to a prison he helped design. He must escape and fi gure out who put him behind bars.

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Queidersbach: beautiful Apt. 3bedr., living/dining-room, BIK, sto-rage room, 1.5 baths, basement,floor heating, 90 sqm., mtl.rent590,00 € + util.no finders fee, Call06371/912591

Ramstein city, 60 sqm, part.fur-nished, 1 BDR, 1new BIK, garage,rent 550, uncl.water, heating,garb.01276823232

Ramstein village 2BR Apt,75sqm unfurn. BIK livrm new pain-ted, new windows, 1 full bath,balc, storage rm, laundry rm forwasher & dryer avail, private par-king, nice location, no pets, milita-ry person preferred! €665 incl. Allutil except electr. Avail now. Call06371-58449 or 0170-9120290 af-ter 1pm

Ramstein: nice apartment, exclu-sive interior, 2-3 bedr., 1 ½ bath,living-diningrm., patio, 1.000,--€ +util www.AGRA-Immobilien.de06371/57656

Rental Flat, High end real estatefor renting. From 60 -90m, furnis-hed, inkl. all utillitys from 950 -1450 monthly, 1 monthly Rent bro-kerage commission, 1 monthlyRent deposit. If you are interestedplease write [email protected]

Rodenbach, 1BR, Livrm w/ bik,bath, parking, sep entrance, forsingle person, not pets. €310 +€110 utl advance payment. 06301-9797

Small furn Apt in Siegelbach w/own entry 50sqm 1BR cookingcorner w/din liv bath stor €240incl water, Elect extra 1mth dep06301-4814 aft 5pm

Steinwenden - Weltersbach: Ni-ce, brightly Apt, 2-3BR/1BA, bal-cony, terrace, yard, garage € 710,- + util 0162-1800500

Two well maintained, comp.Furn, apts 100sqm and 50 sqm,avail now, fast cable internet,Long/short term in Kindsbach,Tel: 06371-2209

Very nice & modern apartment inLinden, 12 km to Landstuhl,120m², 3 BR, 1.5 Baths, BIK, Liv/Din, Carport, Fireplace, Pets neg.,Avail: Now, Rent: 825 Euro + 20Euro carport + util.Reducedfee!For more information pleasecontact G.I. Bill Pay Service & Re-al Estate: 06371-465407 or 0160-1065196 or [email protected] http://www.gibillpay.com/realestate

!Jettenbach! 10min RAB 250sqm5BR 3Bathr HousingID:35566511775,- [email protected]

10 min A63, FSH, 300 sqm, 6BDR, 4 baths, partyroom, yard,pets OK, 3 garages, rent 2150,red.fee, 01726823232

10 min east gate ROB , new FSH,200 sqm, 4 BDR, 2,5 baths, newBIK, patio, yard, garage rent1330, 01726823232

1FH Pirmasens, quiet area,4.5BR, BIK, 1.5bath, garage, gar-den, basem, pets neg. €760 +utilCall: 07152-9070025

5min Vogelweh / Kaisersl.city, ni-ce renov.house, 200 sqm , 4 BDR, 2,5 baths, yard with outd.pool, 2patios, 2 garages, rent 1450,01726823232

Airbase: 15 min Otterbach: brandnew , 330 sqm , 5 br walk i. clo-set, gar, big yard E 2250,- ;Oberstaufenbach: great 5 br, hou-se, gar, fenced yard E 1580,- ;Kottweiler-Schwanden:nice,freet.s house, newly renovated, 3br, 2 bath, storage, gar E1250,-JR Realty - reduced fee - ph:06371-71756, 01703159692 or [email protected]

FSH in Trippstadt, 200sqm, 4BR,€1749 + util. 06306-2559


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Bann - Nice & sunny Duplex, 4BR, 2,75 Bathrms, 1 Liv/dinrm.,BIK, Basement, Yard, balcony,parkingpl., 182sqm, 1.300,-- + utilDully Immobilien, Tel. 06371/914871 or 0171/7237861

Beautiful duplex in Weilerbach,Duplex, 230Sqm, 3 Bedrooms, 2Bathrooms, 1 Living/DiningRoom, BIK, Features: Pantry,Yard, Floor Heating, Beautiful du-plex in Weilerbach, 230 m², 3 be-drooms, 2 baths, 1 living/diningroom, BIK, studio, carport, stora-ge, fenced in yard, gas/floor hea-ting , pets negotiable, rent 1660EUR including carport, availablenow.For more info please call G.I.Bill Pay Service & Real Estate,Tel.:06371-465407 or 0160-1065196, E-mail:[email protected], reduced fee, for morelistings please view our websitehttps://www.gibillpay.com/realestate, 1660, [email protected]

Duplex 120sqm Mehlingen Fro-ehnerhof 3BR livrm dinrm BIK1.5bath cpks yard 10min RAB ide-al for single €840 +util 06303-9998405 or 0176-78483490Duplex built 1998 in Niederstau-fenbach, 12km to RAB quiet area,outskirts of town, 130sqm 6rms2baths storage rm sep WC closea-ble garage oil central heating sepentrance €950+utl Avail Oct 20Call: 06381-7378 or015781987787Duplex in Enkenbach-A. 150sqmBIK 3BR 2baths guest-WC tiledfloors terrace balc garage 25minto RAB quiet area, €1050+€40 ga-rage+ utl Tel. 0151-41847958FSH in Haschbach, school dis-trict Ramstein, 5 BR, 2.5 baths,liv./din.room, BIK, storage, pantry,fire place, studio, garden, yard,carport, basement, pond, rent1325 EUR, avail. 11/1/2013, con-tact GI Bill Pay Service & RealEstate at 0160-1065196 or 06371-465407 or e-mail to [email protected]. View more listings atwww.gibillpay.com/realestateFSH on the country side, perfectfor home schooling, 25km to Sem-bach, 230 m²,4-5 BR, 2.5 Baths,BIK, liv/din-Area, Basement, Dou-ble-Garage, Yard, Fireplace, Petswelcome, Avail:Oct.1,2013,Rent:1460 Euro + util. Reducedfee! For more information pleasecontact G.I. Bill Pay Service & Re-al Estate: 06371-465407 or 0160-1065196 or [email protected] http://www.gibillpay.com/realestate

FSH Sembach Area, 200SQM, 5/2.5 BIK, modern architecture,quiet street, nice yard, available 1Nov., 1400, 0172-6855976Glan-Münchweiler, Pirminiusstr.11, 4BR, liv/dinrm, 1.5bath, kit-chen, basement, laundryrm, oilheating w/warm water, balc, €800+ util + 2months rent. 0179 67519 91House for rent 5 min to AutobahnA62 / 20 min to Ramstein AB,Baumholder, Landstuhl Hospital /5Bedroom, 2Bathrm, BIK (1year)172m²/1.841sq feet Livrm/DinArea, Backyard with Garden hou-se Rent € 997 + Util pls. call0637115113 and 063839289015available Adress: Konken Sonnen-weg 3House Queidersbach, Hasenhue-bel 5, quiet area avail now - 5BR3.5baths, liv/dinrm, kitch, w-in-clo-set, office, 3basem rms, terr, gar-den, courtyard, 0173-3600694Linden, 4BR duplex, 2 garage,big yard, €850, no pets, Immo T.016096096498

House for rent, FreestandingHouse, 220Sqm, 6 Bedrooms, 3Bathrooms, 1 Living/DiningRoom, 2 BIK, Features: Base-ment, terrace, large garden/yardgarage. Pets are aloud. House isin a quiet area. Rent 1150 plus uti-lities Contact 0171-9676046,[email protected]

Hütschenhausen Duplex127sqm 4BR 2bath livrm din areaBIK cport Sat TV in all rms smallbackyard 10min RAB/LRMC /school distr. €935 +utl Call:06371-18908 or 0175-1835580

Kaiserslautern: Freest. Housewith like 250sqm, 5BR/3BA, ter-race, balcony, yard, garage €1.840,- + util 06371-943311www.GermaWild-Immobilien.de

Kaiserslautern - Morlautern: mo-dern luxury home, 240sqm, 4bedr, 2.5 bath, designer BIK, niceyard, sun-room and balcony, gara-ge, Av. Nov. 1, €1800+ut. Tel.0172/ 6855976 Melinda or [email protected]

Kindsbach: Modern Townhouse(10 min. to Landstuhl), 167Sqm, 4-5 Bdr, 2,5 Bath, 1 Liv./Din., BIK,Yard, Garage. Pets welcome!1100 EUR + util. 0151-70325507or [email protected]

Kindsbach: Nice rowhouse withgarage, 4BR/2,5BA, little yard €1.100,- + util 06371-943311www.GermaWild-Immobilien.de

KL-Einsiedlerhof: modern, brightoffice space, about 160 m², (4 offi-ce rooms) Free now € 1.120,-- w/o utilities.RE/MAX Dreamhomes 4U, Landstuhl, Kaiserstr. 4, tel.01704116990 [email protected]

Kottweiler - Schwanden, duplex142sqm 3BR liv/din rm w/ open fi-repl 1.5baths BIK laundry rm, sto-rage rm, carport, parking space.Avail now. €880 +utl 0176-10038829

K-Town: townhouse, 163qm, 5bedr, livr, bik, 2.5bath, base-ment, terrace, yard, garage,€1100 + util Roth Immobilien06374-994776 or 0171-1950606

Landstuhl - Melkerei: Freest.Bungalow, 2BR/1,5BA, yard, gara-ge € 1.000,- + util 06371-943311www.GermaWild-Immobilien.de

Live in town & enjoy walking to allthe special places at K'town.Re-lax at your Sauna after work.Call rRealtor Erwin for details 0176-61204301, 1800, [email protected]

Mackenbach, nice and big du-plex, development area, 230sqm,5Bedr, 3Bathr, BiK, Studio, laun-dry, yard, carport, no pets,avail.24.Oct., 1.635.-€ + util, [email protected] or 06374-915430

Near Glan-Münchweiler: Newer,freest. House with a great view,6BR/2BA, balcony, terrace, 2 car-ports € 1.690,- + util 06371-943311 www.GermaWild-Immobilien.de

Near Weilerbach: 5-6 bedr., 3bathr, livingr, open fire place, sun-room, sauna, large Garage 1.850,--RE/MAX Dreamhomes 4 U, Land-stuhl, Kaiserstr. 4, Tel.01704116990 [email protected]

Niedermohr: Big, freest. House,6-8BR/3BA, balcony, yard, 3 gara-ges € 1.940.- + util; 0162-1800500

Nice FSH in Steinbach, 15 km toRAB, 152 m², 3 BR, 1.75 Baths,BIK, Pantry, Liv/Din, Basement,Garage, Yard, Patio, Pets allo-wed, Avail: Nov. 1, 2013, Rent:1200 Euro + util.Reduced fee!Wealso offer a bill pay and consultingservice.For more information plea-se contact G.I. Bill Pay Service &Real Estate: 06371-465407 or0160-1065196 or [email protected]. For further listings plea-se view our website www.gibillpay.com/realestate

Otterbach, 142qm, 4bedrms, di-ning-living-rm, kitchen, 3 baths,garden, garage, 10min. to Ram-stein €1065. 0151-53170040

Ramstein School District: char-ming home at quiet area, 4-5bedr., 1 1/2 bathr., built in kit-chen, living room basement balco-nies rent € 1220,--or to buy €148.000,-- RE/MAX Dreamhomes4 U, Landstuhl, Kaiserstr.4, Tel01706850060 or 01704116990,email [email protected]

Ramstein, nice end terrace-hou-se, 250sqm, 5Bedr., 3Bathr., laun-dry, patio, yard, garage, availible01.Dec.pets allowed, 1.750.-€+util, [email protected] 06374-915430

Ramstein: freestanding, 3 bedr.,2 bath, living-diningm, open fire-place, built-in-kit., patio, yard,double garage, 1.925,-- €+ utilwww.agra-immobilien.de 06371/57656

Ramstein-Obermohr, nice FSH,4Bedr., 2Bathr., 1 Guest-WC, ga-rage with remote, yard, patio,availible now, 1.390.-€ +util, petsallowed, [email protected] or call 06374-915430

Rehweiler: freestanding, 5 bedr.,2 ½ bath, living-dinigrm., built-in-kit., basement, garage, yard,2.000,-- € + util www.agra-immobilien.de 06371-57656

Rodenbach: duplex, 5 bedr., 2 ½bath, built-in-kit., living-dingrm.,patio, garage 1.370,-- + utilwww.agra-immobilien 06371-57656

Schwedelbach: Freest housewith yard, 3BR/2BA, terrace, car-port, € 1.100,- + util 06371-943311 www.GermaWild-Immobilien.de

Schweisweiler, freestand,1fam.house, livr, dinr, kit, 5bed,2.5 bath, 220sqm, large fencedyard, patio, garage, avail. October€1660 +491716846496

Sembach 8- Kaiserslautern 15min. Country house new:190sqm, 2BR, 2livrm, 2 bath, ja-cuzzi, nice yard, 1330, 2 garagesw/elec door 80, + utiles.0178-9837620 contact www.mein-wellness-ferienhaus.de/countryhouse/index.html

Semi-d for rent in 66879 Kollwei-ler , 125Sqm, 2 Bedr., 2 Bathr., 1Living/Dining Room, BIK, Featu-res: Yard, 850.- Euro + util 140.-Eurowith terr and garden, parking-spot incl. Only a few min. till Wei-lerbach and RamsteinMail: [email protected] Phone:06301-6280927

SFH in Neuhemsbach for rent,€1450 utilities incl., 125sqm+80sqm separate apartment,built-in-kitchen, garage, nice yardwith deck, Call: 015117265242

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Bann, 5BR, Duplex, 3bathrm, pa-tio, yard €1300. Immo. T.016096096498



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Siegelbach, 235sqm, 5 bed/3bath, fireplace, floor heating, sto-rage, yard, carport, 1650 euro+ut,av. now, Ph. 0172-6855976 [email protected]

Spesbach: 6 Bedr., 3 Bathr.,house completely renovated,bathr. Renewed, new kitchen, 2Garages € 2.080,--RE/MAX Dre-amhomes 4 U, Landstuhl, Kai-serstr. 4, Tel. 01704116990 [email protected]

Steinwenden, 280sqm duplex.Garage, 6BR, open firplace, flr he-at, €2000 Immo T. 016096096498

Townhouse 2min Sembach5Rms BIK 1.5bath 170sqm300sqm-yard terr balc garage ni-ce area 15min RAM 1200€ +utl0173-3683830

Weilerbach - Erzenhausen, mo-dern FSH, 270sqm, 4 bed, 2.5bath, studio loft, big garage,€2025, Call Melinda: 0172-6855976 or [email protected]

Weltersbach: duplex, 6 bedr., 2½ bath, living-dingrm., built-in-kit., garage, yard, 2.040,-- € + utilwww.agra-immobilien.de 06371-57656

Beautiful FSH (2005) w. doublegarage in Enkenbach-Alsenborn€370,000 must see! 220sqm livingspace, 4 bdr, open kitchen to di-ning room/ livingroom basement,floor heating, fireplace etc. Finan-cing available! Call Christina at:015117265242

Duplex 140sqm in Queidersbach,5BR, 2Baths, Liv/Din, Oil-heating,20min to RAB, 10min to vogel-weh.Real Estate Sornberger 0176-35598944, Price 179.000

FSH in Würzweiler, between Ro-ckenhausen & Kirchheimbolan-den, quiet area, 5BR, liv/dinrm, 2bathrms, 2 guest WCs, 2 biks, ga-rage, approx 1400sqm garden,incl separate building suitable forexpansion w/ 3 garages.€130.000,00 obo. Call 06302-7556

Kaiserslautern - Siegelbach: Lar-ge House with extra Aptm., morethan 260 m² living space, large li-ving/dining room, Balcony, patio,100 m² property, 2 garages andand € 330.000,--RE/MAX Dream-homes 4 U, Landstuhl, Kai-serstr.4, Tel 01706850060 or01704116990, email [email protected]

Landstuhl - South - 10 min onA62, great historical Farmhouse,complete rebuilt. About 330 m² li-vingspace 2-4 bedr., 2 ½ bathr,Studio, living w/ ceramic tile sto-ve, kitchen, extra Sauna area, sun-room, large Garages ( 3-4 cars, )storage buildings, Large yard clo-sed off € 495.000,-- RE/MAX Dre-amhomes 4 U, Landstuhl, Kai-serstr.4, Tel 01706850060 or01704116990, email [email protected]

Landstuhl: next to hospital greattownendhouse, 3 bedr, Studio, 1½ bathr., kitchen, livingr, full base-ment w extra livingsp, patio andbalcony Garage in excellent condi-tion € 212.000,-- no extra commi-sion RE/MAX Dreamhomes 4 U,Landstuhl, Kaiserstr.4, Tel01706850060 or 01704116990,email [email protected]

Ohmbach (RAB School), beauti-ful 3 bedrm house&Fam Rm, 2 fi-replaces, 2 bath, dbl garage, pa-tio, balconies on a 795m² lot,279000€ Doris Drewlow Immobili-en, Tel: 06371-5940059, www.dorisd-immo.de

Open House - Sun 27 Oct 1300-1500 hrs, Trippstadt, Schanzstr 9,475000€. Doris Drewlow Immobili-en, Tel: 06371-5940059 www.dorisd-immo.de

Pretty bungalow-type house inWaldfischbach-Burgalben with fi-replace, sauna, cellar bar, 3 be-drooms, 2 1/2 bath, garage whichcan be entered from the house,patio, 2 balconies, small but veryprivate garden 249000 Euro,available now. Doris Drewlow Im-mobilien, Tel: 06371-5940059

SFH in Neuhemsbach, €199,000, 125sqm+80 sqm sepe-rate apartment, built-in-kitchen,garage, nice yard with deck, Call:015117265242

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!!!!! 1,2, 3,4,5 Bed, temp apts/hou-ses for families & TDY. RAB 2mins, shortwalk to restaurants &shops. 100% equipped.TV, AFN,Cable High Speed Internet.Freephone to USA & Europe. Goodlibrary&Movie selection. Pets wel-come. Off street parking: Call Jen-nie:0171-2679282. Email:[email protected]

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´´´ 1-2BR apts. awesome furn/equipped. Beautiful area near fo-rest/lake. Close to RAB. lg livrm w/open BIK, balc, bath, free WIFI,84sqm or 60sqm, housing appro-ved, 06371-9199134 or 598420

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1-4 Bedrm, TLA in Ramstein, Ful-ly Furnished kitchen, AmericanTV, Maidservice, Pets welcame,free internet and phone calls e-mail: [email protected]

3 min west gate ROB, 2 BDR, Fur-nished, internet, tv, phone01726823232

Beautiful TLF House, 5min toRAB, 4bedr, fullyfurnished,www.beautiful-tlf.jimdo.com,0176/39755130

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"Like New" FWD, 2.4l AUTO,Light blue blk Interior, loaded,25MPG, push button start, tilt/cru-se, fog lights, factory warranty,touch entry, tinted windows, rearAC, serious inquiries can email:[email protected], call01746358481

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2003 BMW 320i, 78.000miles,first owner, garage kept, automa-tic air control, black, sun roof,park alarm, good condition,€3200, 0176-84498344

2006 Audi A-8 QUATTRO! SuperClean! ! Silver Color! Tan Leather!Great Service history! Long wheelbase! Loaded! Navigation! Supernice ride! For more informationContact Lawrence and Maria at(39) 3466494965 or email [email protected] askingprice17,000 Euro

2011 BMW 328i coupe, US spec,manual transmission, loaded. Sel-ling for $26,499, that's $2400 un-der NADA!. email [email protected] or call 0631 680 31 210.

2011 BMW X6 3.5iXdrive*LOADED* U.S. SpecsVer-million Red Met w/ Brown NevadaLeather Steptronic (Automatic)Premium Package Cold WeatherPackag etc $49,995. Call Otis:0171-211-0816 / 0631-41489811or email: [email protected]

2011 GMC Terrain, V6, FWD, lea-ther, 44,000 miles, moonroof, al-loys, bluetooth, mem seats andloads more. Only $25,999. [email protected] or 0631 680 31210

2012 BMW 128i Coupe, 7.286 mi-les. M Sport Package. FactoryWarranty (both EUR and the US)$30,995. Sue 0631-414 898 12 [email protected]

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BMW 318i, Automatic, powersunroof, power Mirrors, powerwindow, Blue, new winter &summer tire 4 alloy rims, 18 inchtires, very good condition, just51,500 Km. Origenal BMW Radio,Leather steering, one owner(OldWommen). Inspection Guaran-tee.Phone: 015117610336

BMW 320d Model 2005, 6spdmanual, 5 doors, starblue metalic,2 owners, non smoking car,power doors-mirrors-windows-brakes-sunroof, CD/Radio, AC,ABS, HDH, new breakes, oilchange & tires - on alloy rims.New inspection. Very well maintai-ned, with books, Garage kept,very good condition, only € 5.750obo. Call 0172-6762717

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Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) serves veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound, co-incident to their military service on or after September 11, 2001. With a mission to honor and empower Wounded Warriors, WWP offers programs that are specifically structured to

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JOB OPPORTUNITY:Wounded Warrior Project is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, salaried Warrior Outreach Coordinator (WOC) position to support WWP Alumni and outreach programs in the LRMC and Ramstein area.

The WOC is responsible for regularly communicating, networking, mentoring, and conducting outreach to Wounded Warriors located in the major military facilities/installations. The successful candidate will also coordinate with family members and the DOD/VBA/VHA offices to ensure that warriors’ needs and medical care are met. This position also assists with the planning of WWP Alumni events (recreational activities, Project Odyssey, etc.) and also serves as a WWP representative at events benefitting the organization (i.e., media opportunities, fundraising events, etc.).

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medical separation/retirement process · Bachelor’s degree OR two years of applicable military work experience required · Prior relationship-building experience with military organizations, veterans

associations, and other targeted constituents · Ability to travel as needed (both domestically and internationally) · Valid U.S. driver’s license

TO APPLY or more information please visit:

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