Kaiserslautern American - September 13, 2024

My guardian through shadows, Page 2

Ukraine Defense Contact Group 2024

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Gen. CQ Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hold a press conference during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 6. Defense leaders from around the world demonstrated their unwavering support for Ukraine since Russia’s assault on democracy and international order in Ukraine during the UDCG meeting.

by MilitaryInGermany.com

On Saturday, Sep. 21, Munich mayor Dieter Reiter will tap the first beer barrel to declare Okotberfest or “Wiesn” — as Munich’s citizens call it — officially open. This year, the world-famous festival runs through October 6. It is the most famous event in Germany and the world’s largest fair, with some six million people attending every year. Here’s what you need to know before you go to Oktoberfest!

The 2024 Living Pattern Survey is now open through Sep. 30! The survey is open once every three years to determine where service members shop and how they allocate their purchases between local markets, U.S. Government, and online shopping facilities. The survey can also lead to increases or reductions of OCOLA rates year-to-year.

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COMMENTARY: Grover: My guardian through shadows

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by Staff Sgt. Alexandra Longfellow 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Red and blue lights surround my house. Tears are streaming down my biological mother’s face. Her boyfriend is yelling at the men with shiny badges and guns on their hips. I am sitting on the couch quietly.

At age five, my life was about to change dramatically in West Virginia.

My mother, Dawn, was young when she found out she was pregnant with me — just 18 years old. We lived in a Section 8 housing unit. It was a two-bedroom, one-bath house that had very little furnishings. It smelled like booze and cigarettes.

My room was barely a bedroom. Ratty towels as blankets and a dingy, yellow-stained pillow without a pillowcase were against the wall to resemble my bed, and dirty clothes were always crumbled in a pile in the corner. I had no toys, but I did have a clear storage box full of broken Crayola crayons and two coloring books — Clifford the Big Red Dog and a Disney princess.

When I was finally old enough to begin pre-kindergarten at age four, teachers quickly began noticing the signs of various abuses I had been suffering through the years. Teachers saw bruises on my arms and legs, my unkempt hair, filthy clothes, shoes that were two sizes too big, and clothes that fell off my skinny body. It was only a few short months before the authorities were contacted about what was happening in my home.

The night I saw those blue and red lights pour into the living room, a police officer knelt beside me and gave me a sad smile that showed he felt sorry for me. I don’t remember if he talked to me, but he handed me a stuffed animal — something I have kept on my bed for nearly 30 years.

Once a vibrant and fluffy companion, Grover has weathered the passage of three decades showing the signs of a life well-loved. Its fur, once a brilliant blue, has now softened to a more muted hue, bearing the marks and stains of countless tears, snotty noses, and enthusiastic embraces. Its shifting and settled stuffing give it a charmingly misshapen appearance, fitting

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perfectly in hand during nightly slumbers. Grover’s scent combines childhood memories and time, instantly transporting one back to simpler days.

Between ages five and eight, I quickly and efficiently learned to pack my things in black trash bags with red handles, shoving my few clothes, a hairbrush, and a toothbrush in them. I moved from one foster home to another, each lasting a few days or months. This happened fifteen times until I was eight and finally “picked” by my adoptive parents, John and Charlotte. Grover was with me at every home on the way, tucked under my arm, never in a trash bag.

“You don’t have to worry anymore,” John said softly while Charlotte was smiling, standing beside him. For some reason, I did not trust those words.

I faced problems at the beginning of this new chapter of my life. I acted out a lot. I lied about stupid things and stole things I didn’t have to. Despite the crumbs on my shirt and the chocolate on my face, I would steal Little Debbie’s snack cakes and lie about it being me. John and Charlotte took corporal and emotional punishment to the next level. Grover was always there after the trashing I would get from Charlotte.

There were so many kids in and out of our home, as John and Charlotte were also foster parents when I was growing up. I remember screaming, “Who stole my Grover? Who stole him? Who did it?” when I couldn’t find Grover sitting atop my military-style made-up bed. One of the

younger foster kids decided they wanted it, and Charlotte agreed with this grimy-handed, knotted-haired, snotty nose of a kid.

“You are too old to hold a stupid stuffed animal,” she sneered.

I cried to sleep that night and didn’t even get out of bed until the sun was scorching in my room. When I finally pulled myself together to walk down the hall and force myself to participate in “family time,” I opened my bedroom door and saw Grover sitting there with a written note attached to his hand. It read, “You are never too old to have a stuffed animal. Keep me safe under your pillow from now on.”

I could only assume John wrote it, as the letters were all in small, shaky capital letters, written on yellow-lined notebook paper. I never asked him, though.

When I was eleven, John and Charlotte adopted two more children, Jennifer and Zackary, who would become my new sister and brother. Jennifer was only two years younger than me, 9, and Zack was barely one. Shortly after the adoption, we moved from Roane Country to Wood County to live closer to John’s work.

We were so excited! We would have neighbors, a park down the road we could walk to, and a swimming pool to which we could get a season pass. Neither Jennifer nor I had ever been swimming before.

Our lives would severely change the week we moved into our new home.

John and Charlotte said Jennifer

and I could go to the pool on the weekend if we cleaned out the garage and basement with all the boxes from our move. We squealed with delight and decided right then and there to begin cleaning up.

“John!!” I yelled from the basement. “I accidentally tipped the weed eater that had gasoline in it on the floor. It’s all over the floor.”

John didn’t even get up from the chair and said the gasoline would evaporate, and it was okay. Excitedly, I ran upstairs with the weed eater and passed Jennifer on the stairs, heading back to grab more items. We were almost done; just a few more items left to clean the basement.

Little did he realize there was no airflow, and the gas did not evaporate. The gas leaked under the heat generator and blew it up — BANG! Black smoke filled the basement within seconds, and a fire blazed in a small section by the stairs. It was pitch black. I heard coughing. I ran towards it, realizing Jennifer was stuck down there.

Three days later, she died from third-degree burns. John and Charlotte blamed me.

For years, John and Charlotte haven’t spoken directly to me. I was never allowed to be in the same room as them. I couldn’t eat dinner with them, watch TV at night before bed… no more good night kisses. I was shunned. Again, Grover was my best friend. I cried with him, I screamed at him, I threw him, yet he was the only comfort I had.

I was depressed and had little hope that things would ever get better. I put a good face on at school, which was my sanctuary. There, I could smile, laugh, and forget how I would feel when I stepped through the doors at the end of the day to go home.

“How about you get your own room?” Charlotte asked. I stood there in shock. Was she looking directly at me, talking to me?

“Sure,” I stuttered.

My new room would be in the unfinished basement where the accident occurred.

Every night, I would grab Grover with both hands; his soft, fuzzy fur was a familiar comfort against my skin. Drawing him close, I would bury my

face into his plush blue body, the fabric yielding to my touch. His scent would wash over me as I inhaled deeply –an intoxicating blend of detergent, a hint of worn-out cotton, and a faint sadness.

In my senior year of high school, John came storming into the house from a doctor’s appointment with Charlotte. “YOU…you made your mother have a nervous breakdown, and now she has brain cancer,” as he backhands me in the face. The whole left side of my body was numb, the same feeling when my feet started falling asleep.

I was shut in my room (with Grover) for the remainder of my senior year.

Three weeks after graduating high school, I boarded a plane for Air Force Basic Military Training in San Antonio, Texas. My blue-colored pal was taped up in a box awaiting my completion of training.

I had lonely nights not having Grover gripped in my hand while sleeping. My hand would pat the cold, empty side of the bed, trying to find him, but after six months of training, Grover was finally reunited with me at my first duty station in Louisiana.

While living in Louisiana, Charlotte died on Memorial Day in 2007, and only a year and a half later, John followed. It is hard to describe how I felt – mad, angry, frustrated, relieved, happy…a weight was lifted off my shoulders, yet Grover was there for me then, too.

Grover has traveled alongside me on every work trip, deployment, and vacation. Even my teenage children know how special my ratty, scrawnylooking bedtime companion is. My daughter, 16, has her Ben, a large, yellow TY Beanie Baby bear she has had since she was an infant. It was her cousin’s and given to her when she was born. My son, 14, has a soft monkey he calls Boop, named after the sound when I would “boop” him on the nose with his monkey to make him laugh. We all have something we know will always be there for us. These worn and well-loved plushies are not just toys but a symbol of comfort and security in life's uncertainties. Grover, Ben, and Boop will always be a comfort.

Grover, a Sesame Street character plush, sits alongside blue and silver pinwheels at Whiteman Air Base, Missouri, in 2015.

Thracian Summer 24: Another great year

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U.S. Airmen with the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing from Ramstein Air Base, and U.S. Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group from Stuttgart, participated in exercise Thracian Summer 24 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Aug. 19 - 29.

The exercise was designed to strengthen the capabilities of U.S. Airmen and Bulgarian armed forces through interoperability, joint readiness, and partnership.

“The Thracian exercise series is an annual to bi-annual exercise the 86th Airlift Wing has been executing with our Bulgarian partners for more than a decade,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Zachary Palisch, Thracian Summer 2024 mission commander. “No matter the time of year, our ever-growing relationship with the Bulgarian military has been a true constant, built to stand the test of time.”

U.S. Air Forces in Europe has held training events like this in Bulgaria in the past. The training is conducted in coordination with the government of Bulgaria and is intended to bolster interoperability between the nations and build upon a shared commitment to regional security.

Learning was a constant throughout the exercise. Members, such as U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zatavious Warren, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, viewed the exercise as an opportunity to learn and grow by working with different groups and people.

“We’re working with different agencies within the Air Force and the Army, as well as our host nation,” said Warren. “We coordinated everything really well, and we worked as a great team!”

This year’s exercise held an open media day event for local

and international outlets to view a joint aerial demonstration and conduct interviews with U.S. Air Force Maj. Sean Andrews, Thracian Summer 24 detachment commander, and Bulgarian Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov. The media event allowed both U.S. Air Force and Bulgarian military leadership to discuss joint capabilities through operational and tactical discussions.

“As we prepare for future endeavors, our continued training with all NATO partners has never been more important,” said Palisch. “Strengthening our partnerships with the Bulgarian air force ensures a key component for the team that will help preserve a peaceful future and keep our shared adversaries at bay.”

Maintaining a close relationship with NATO allies and partners facilitates the opportunity to share knowledge and tactics to build up a stable coalition force.

“Since its infancy, the number one objective of this exercise has been to continue to grow and strengthen our relationship with our Bulgarian partners,” said Palisch. “Low-level flying, tactical data-link training, oversized cargo loading, bi-lateral personnel drops, and dissimilar formation flying with the C-27J make up just some of the objectives accomplished during this exercise.”

During their training with the Bulgarian armed forces, U.S. Airmen were able to conduct unconventional and specialized events.

“Bulgaria offers training we simply cannot get anywhere else,” said Palisch. “They have mountainous terrain and airspace that allow our pilots to fly at night and in a new challenging environment that we simply cannot get in Germany. Exercises like this, where we are away from home station with limited supplies and personnel, force our members to adapt and train like they would

in a real, contested environment should that call ever come.”

The partnership between the U.S. and Bulgaria has strengthened over the years through exercises like Thracian Summer and members from both nations are appreciative for the training and friendships they have made.

“Our job is to identify the differences between our flying communities and develop procedures to overcome them,” said Palisch.“In the future, I would love to see the exercise continue to grow with more people, objectives, planes, and resources. The only way to continue to grow our NATO relationships is by committing ourselves to ensuring exercises like Thracian Summer happen each year.”

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Trevor Coady, 435th Security Forces Squadron contingency response team chief, parachutes into a drop zone during Thracian Summer 2024, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Aug. 20. The jump was part of the 435th CRG’s training objective to deploy as a small contingency response team and perform landing and drop zone tasks alongside Bulgarian counterparts.

Story and photos by Renan Arredondo 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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Hercules, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, and a Bulgarian C-27J Spartan take part in an aerial demonstration for local media outlets during Thracian Summer 2024, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Aug. 24. Thracian Summer is held annually, and provides the opportunity for the U.S. and Bulgarian air forces to train and hone operational and tactical skills alongside our Bulgarian Allies.

Leadership from the Bulgarian air force and U.S. Air Force discuss information and data generated from their participation in Thracian Summer 2024 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Aug. 24. Thracian Summer is conducted in coordination with the government of Bulgaria and is intended to bolster interoperability between our nations and build upon our shared commitment to regional security.

(Left) Bulgarian paratroopers load their equipment, following a series of static-line jumps, alongside U.S. counterparts during Thracian Summer 2024, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Aug. 20. The joint training exercise was hosted by the Bulgarian air force and gave the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, the opportunity to complete tactical training with the Bulgarian air force to strengthen ties between NATO allies.

THE HOUSING HYPE

Recycle Centers

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

Please contact the following recycling centers for additional information:

» Ramstein Recycle Center

Bldg. 2045, North of the Southside Fitness Center COM: 0162-2903316

» Kapaun/Vogelweh Recycle Center Bldg. 2820, Across from Vehicle Registration DSN: 480-4191 or COM: 01739192184

» Landstuhl Recycle Center Bldg. 93701, Near Barracks Bldg. 3707 DSN: 486-6881 or COM: 06317-86-6881

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

Assistance Section: DSN: 314-489-6672 - COM: 0631-536-6672

Facilities Section, On-Base: DSN: 314-489-7108 - COM: 0631-536-7108

Housing Referral Office Off-Base: DSN: 314-489-6643/6659 –COM: 0631-536-6643/6659

Furnishings Management Section: DSN: 314-489-6001 –COM: 0631-536-6001

You can also follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KMCHousingOffice/

TAKE NOTE

ATTN: Those packing up, leaving the KMC

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

Finance Customer Service

Official Photo Studio has moved

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

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

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

Retiree Activities Office

Attention all retirees, veterans, spouses and surviving spouses.

If you have not been receiving emails about veterans’ affairs, entitlements, pay and benefits that are sent out by the Retiree Affairs Office, it might be because of the email address you provided. Some email addresses may not work with the U.S. Air Force servers. If you would like to begin receiving RAO emails again, please email your updated contact information to our Gmail account at ramraoteam@gmail.com and official email at 86aw.rao@us.af.mil so that we can update our contact list. Thank you!

Your Retiree Affairs Office wants you! It is our mission to serve our retiree community

— but we rely on our volunteer staff to do so. Volunteering can mean as little as one day a week for a four-hour block. The RAO is open Mon 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tue/Wed/Thu from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. We are located in Building 2118, Room 138 next to the VAT Office. Please visit our website at https://www.ramstein. af.mil/Resources/Retiree-Activities-Program/ for factsheets and recent RAO Newsletters on navigating being a retiree in Germany. Routine questions can be sent via email, but we ask that you make an appointment for specific subjects such as pre-death planning/surviving spouse issues and or Retiring in Germany. For appointments either call during office hours at 06371-47-5486, and/or send us an email to: 86aw.rao@us.af.mil.

ENERGY TIP OF THE WEEK

Did you know that lighting accounts for a significant amount of your energy consumption?

» How to better save energy than opening your rolladen and using natural light, and shutting off all unnecessary lighting fixtures.

» Now that days are getting cooler, just remember to open the rolladen of the rooms that do not receive direct sunlight, and if possible, tilt the windows to let in fresh air.

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From Air Force to IMCOM: A legal legacy, a life of service

tours as a Staff Judge Advocate.

For more than two decades, Stephen Blewett has been a cornerstone of legal support for the Installation Management Command Europe, providing steadfast guidance and contributing significantly to the organization’s mission. As IMCOM-Europe’s first full-time legal advisor, Blewett has seen the organization evolve from its early days as the Installation Management Agency to its now current state as IMCOM, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a dedication to service.

Blewett’s journey to IMCOMEurope began long before he joined the organization in 2004. His career started in the United States Air Force, where he served for nearly 21 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.

A native of New Hampshire, Blewett earned his Juris Doctor from Franklin Pierce Law Center, now the University of New Hampshire School of Law.

After practicing law privately for a couple of years, he was drawn to military service, inspired by a family friend who extolled the opportunities the military could offer.

Blewett joined the Air Force in the early 1980s as a reserve officer before transitioning to active duty. Over the years, he held various legal positions, including three

His assignments took him across the globe — from New Hampshire to England, North Dakota, Egypt, Spain, and Spangdahlem.

Each role added to his growing expertise, particularly in environmental law, a field in which he eventually earned a Master of Laws from George Washington University.

In 2004, Blewett transitioned to a new chapter in his career, joining what was then IMA-Europe. He quickly established himself as a vital part of the organization, becoming the organization’s first full-time legal advisor.

Initially, his role involved working closely with the United States Army Europe Office of the Judge Advocate, but as IMCOM grew, so did his responsibilities.

Over time, Blewett’s focus shifted entirely to serving the needs of IMCOM-Europe, where he provided legal counsel to the director and staff on a wide range of issues, including ethics, environmental law, and real estate agreements with German authorities.

“The people are the best part of the job,” said Blewett, reflecting on his time with IMCOM. “I’ve had the privilege of working with talented and dedicated individuals who make the job both enjoyable and fulfilling.”

His role at IMCOM also allowed him and his family to fulfill a per-

sonal goal — living in Europe. Having previously been stationed in Germany during his Air Force career, Blewett and his wife were eager to return, and the opportunity with IMCOM provided the perfect avenue to do so.

Throughout his tenure, Blewett has seen IMCOM-Europe navigate significant challenges, from the realignment of U.S. forces in Europe to the complexities of managing relationships with host nations.

His legal expertise has been crucial in ensuring that IMCOMEurope operates smoothly within the legal frameworks of both the U.S. and the host nation.

Looking back on his career, Blewett takes pride in IMCOM’s role in supporting soldiers and their families. “IMCOM is dedicated to protecting soldiers and their families, and they truly walk the walk when it comes to their mission,” said Blewett.

As he prepares to transition to a new role at IMCOM Headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, Blewett reflects on the importance of enjoying one’s work.

“Make sure you leave room to have fun at work. The camaraderie you build with your colleagues is unique and invaluable,” said Blewett as he advises current and future Army civilian professionals

to focus on building relationships with those around them.

After completing his assignment in San Antonio, Blewett plans to retire and, perhaps, take advantage of military space-available flights to travel the world — a fitting reward for a career spent in service to his country and its military community.

Before leaving IMCOM-E, Blewett was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal for exceptional service as the legal advisor for IMCOM-E.

Blewett’s contributions to IMCOM-Europe have left a lasting impact that will continue long after he has moved on to his next adventure.

Mr. Tommy Mize, director, IMCOM-E (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Carbone (right) present Steve Blewett (center right) accompanied by his wife (center left) the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal for exceptional service as the legal advisor for IMCOM-E in Wiesbaden, Aug. 23.

Steve Blewett poses in the IMCOM-E headquarters building in Wiesbaden, Aug. 26.

Story and photos by Joshua Rojas for Army.mil

US Air Force F-35 Lightning II makes historic first on highway in Finland

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

Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, U.K., executed a historic, austere landing on a pre-designated highway in Finland Wednesday during exercise BAANA 2024.

The austere landing demonstrates advancements in the NATO Alliance’s ability to perform operations under the U.S. Air Force’s agile combat employment concept and promotes closer integration among Allied forces.

“The successful first-ever landing of our fifth generation F-35 on a highway in Europe is a testament to the growing relationship and close interoperability we have with our Finnish Allies,” said Gen. James Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa.

“The opportunity to learn from our Finnish counterparts improves our ability to rapidly deploy and employ air power from unconventional locations and reflects the collective readiness and the agility of our forces.”

Since Finland’s accession to NATO in 2023, it has provided U.S. Airmen significant opportunities to learn from Finnish counterparts. Among the most recent activities, the Finnish Air Force was among a total of nine national air forces to participate in the 1v1 air superiority exercise held in June at Ramstein. During that event, fighter aircraft and pilots from the nine nations participated in a series of aerial combat simulations.

For further information, please contact the USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs office at usafepao.pao@us.af.mil.

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to 48th Fighter Wing RAF, Lakenheath, U.K., lands during exercise BAANA 2024 on Hosio Highway strip, Ranua, Finland, Sep. 4.

Photos by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman

A press conference is held during exercise BAANA 2024 with military leaders from Germany, Finland and the United States on Hosio Highway Strip, Ranua, Finland, Sep. 4.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Deal, right, 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron commander, assigned to Ramstein Air Base, stands with Finnish air force Col. Saku Joukas, middle, Lapland Air Wing commander, Finnish and German air force Lt. Col. Thomas Kotting, left, Tactical Air Wing 71R commander assigned to Wittmund Air Base, Germany, at a press conference during exercise BAANA 2024 on Hosio Highway strip, Ranua, Finland, Sep. 4.

Sgt. Morales Club Induction Ceremony

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kofie Primus, senior enlisted advisor, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, gives remarks during a Sgt. Morales Club induction ceremony at The Rock Chapel, Baumholder, Aug. 29.

(Left) U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Polk, senior enlisted advisor for overseas operations, Defense Commissary Agency, gives remarks during a Sgt. Morales Club induction ceremony at The Rock Chapel, Baumholder, Aug. 29.

(Left) U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rony Predestin, corrections specialist, United States Army Correctional Activity - Europe, was inducted into the Sgt. Morales Club during a Sgt. Morales Club induction ceremony at The Rock Chapel, Baumholder, Aug. 29.

Bundeswehr Sgt. 1st Class Linda Stehler, liaison non-commissioned officer in charge, Bundeswehr Logistics Command, and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kofie Primus, senior enlisted advisor, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, after Stehler was honorarily inducted into the Sgt. Morales Club during a Sgt. Morales Club induction ceremony at The Rock Chapel, Baumholder, Aug. 29.

U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Stevie Feliciano (left), Sgt. Morales Club president, 18th Military Police Brigade, poses with U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Polk, senior enlisted advisor for overseas operations, Defense Commissary Agency, after gifting him a plaque for being a guest speaker during the Sgt. Morales Club induction ceremony at the Rock Chapel, Baumholder, Aug. 29.

Members of the Sgt. Morales Club pose together after the Sgt. Morales Club Induction Ceremony closed at the Rock Chapel, Baumholder, Aug. 29. The Sgt. Morales Club was established in 1973 by Lt. Gen. George S. Blanchard to promote the highest ideals of integrity, professionalism, and leadership for the enlisted force serving in Europe. Photo by Spc. Samuel Signor

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Leslie Pederson, middle, operating room specialist, 30th Medical Brigade, was inducted into the Sgt. Morales Club during a Sgt. Morales Club induction ceremony at The Rock Chapel, Baumholder, Aug. 29.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Rodriguez-Pazo, middle, platoon sergeant, 18th Military Police Brigade, was honorarily inducted into the Sgt. Morales Club during a Sgt. Morales Club induction ceremony at The Rock Chapel, Baumholder, Aug. 29.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Chelsey Perez, middle, platoon sergeant, 18th Military Police Brigade, was honorarily inducted into the Sgt. Morales Club during a Sgt. Morales Club induction ceremony at The Rock Chapel, Baumholder, Aug. 29.

Loadmaster in heat of Thracian Summer 24

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by Staff Sgt. John Foister 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The sun sits low in the evening sky, bathing the flightline in a warm, golden glow. Down the tarmac, looming giants sit tall, their gray skin in stark contrast with the impending sunset. These are C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. Their mission is to drop cargo, paratroopers and to fly with Bulgarian allies.

Next to these colossal aircraft, a figure can be seen. He is an instrumental part of the mission taking place here. He is a loadmaster from the 37th Airlift Squadron. He is U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zatavious Warren, and his job is not an easy one.

As a loadmaster, he’s responsible for many aspects of the aircraft. Supervising uploads and downloads of cargo, vehicles and people, mathematically preplanning the placement of cargo, managing passenger safety and comfort, secur-

ing cargo and taking part in airdrop operations being chief among them.

“One of my parts in this exercise was coordinating between our forces and our Bulgarian allies, and also helping to coordinate our airdrops,” said Warren. “A loadmaster is important. We handle the weight and balance, fuel, cargo, passengers, the airdrops, cockpit display system, and others.”

Thracian Summer 24 put his, and many others’ skills to the test. Cargo drops, paradrops, low altitude flying, cargo uploads and downloads, and sorties were frequent occurrences. The Thracian exercise series is an annual to biannual exercise the 86th Airlift Wing has been executing with Bulgarian allies for over a decade. This year was no different, with Bulgarian and United States forces working side-by-side to accomplish the common goal of creating a more secure Europe.

The exercise was a great learn -

ing opportunity for Warren. It afforded him a chance to put his skills to the test in a joint environment away from his home station.

“I learned a lot about foreign relations,” said Warren. “We’re working with different agencies within the Air Force and the Army, as well as our host nation. We coordinated everything really well, and we worked as a great team!”

As the exercise came to a close, Airman 1st Class Warren loaded up the cargo and passengers on his C-130 back to Ramstein. Finally at cruising altitude, he strung up his hammock and took a moment to relax. This exercise may have ended, but partnerships continue — not only in Bulgaria, but across the entire European area of responsibility.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zatavious Warren, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, poses in front of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Aug. 28. Warren’s skills as a loadmaster were paramount in operations for Thracian Summer 24, which had frequent sorties, cargo drops, paradrops, and many other mission sets.

Airman 1st Class Zatavious Warren, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, visually inspects the tail of a C-130J Super Hercules during Thracian Summer 24, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Aug. 28.

Airman 1st Class Zatavious Warren, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, visually inspects the engine of a C-130J Super Hercules during Thracian Summer 24, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Aug. 28.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zatavious Warren, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, explains his job to off-duty U.S. Soldiers during Thracian Summer 24, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Aug. 28.

Lajes Field Open House Day 2024

Approximately 5,000 people attended Open Base Day, where 600 visitors experienced a memorable flight aboard a KC-390 military aircraft, Lajes Field, Portugal, Aug. 4. The event featured various attractions, including flight simulators, virtual reality experiences, close-up views of military aircraft, and guided tours to the Air Traffic Control tower and Fire Department.

Photos by Cristina Oliveira 65th Air Base Group

Engineers from the United States Air Force, Portuguese Air Force, and Romanian Air Force joined forces to improve their demolition techniques and strengthen teamwork at Lajes Field, Portugal. Together, they took down a building and showcased incredible coordination and skill.

Photos by Cristina Oliveira 65th Air Base Group

Forging Warrior Hearts Day

Dr. Jannell MacAulay, a strategic health and human performance specialist, gives a Warrior Heart keynote speech to Airmen assigned to the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing, inside of Hangar 5 on Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 29. “Forging Warrior Hearts” is a U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center initiative that proactively fortifies Airmen’s resiliency skills so they are mentally and physically prepared to handle any obstacles they may face. Dr. MacAulay is a retired U.S. Air Force combat veteran who earned her Ph.D. in the field of strategic health and human performance, and now serves as a leadership and human performance consultant.

Photos by Staff Sgt. Joshua T. Crossman

Dr. Jannell MacAulay, a strategic health and human performance specialist, gives a Warrior Heart keynote speech to Airmen assigned to the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing, at the Herc Theater on Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 29.

Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley teaches Airmen assigned to the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing about the composition of healthy teams a Warrior Heart keynote speech, inside of Hangar 5 on Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 29. Brinkley served in the U.S. Air Force for over 28 years, and now provides leadership expertise, motivational speaking, and team building to the military, government, and private organizations.

(Right) Dr. Jannell MacAulay, a strategic health and human performance specialist, gives a Warrior Heart keynote speech to Airmen assigned to the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing, inside of Hangar 5 on Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 29.

Members assigned to the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing listen to a Warrior Heart keynote speech from Dr. Jannell MacAulay, a strategic health and human performance specialist, at the Herc Theater on Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 29.

Members assigned to the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing listen to a Warrior Heart keynote speech from retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley, inside of Hangar 5 on Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 29.

(Right) Dr. Jannell MacAulay, a strategic health and human performance specialist, gives a Warrior Heart keynote speech to Airmen assigned to the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing, at the Herc Theater on Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 29.

US Army Public Health Command Europe conducts Strategic Offsite

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, commander of Medical Readiness Command, Europe and director of Defense Health Network Europe, provided opening remarks at the U.S. Army Public Health Command Europe Strategic Offsite held at the Sembach Community Activity Center, Sep. 10–12. During his remarks, Giraud emphasized the importance of teamwork, collaboration, communication, accountability and transformation to the group of Army Public Health personnel from across Europe. The 3-day event focused on the importance of collective input from leaders at all levels and the development of new systems and processes to improve the organization.

Photos by Kirk Frady

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jesus Gonzalez, command sergeant major for Medical Readiness Command, Europe shares his philosophy on leadership, teamwork, and accountability at the U.S. Army Public Health Command Europe Strategic Offsite held at the Sembach Community Activity Center, Sep. 10–12. Army Public Health personnel from across Europe took part in the 3-day teambuilding event. Public Health Command Europe is responsible for providing comprehensive military public health programs in support of garrisons, training areas, and contingency/combat forces operating in the EUCOM, CENTCOM and AFRICOM areas of operation to sustain force health protection and readiness. Those programs include medical entomology, environmental health engineering, food and water sanitation, veterinary care, industrial hygiene and occupational health, and preventive medicine readiness planning and training.

Face of Defense: Army Officer earns rare Triple-Tab Triumph

by Army Sgt. Johanna Pullum 25th Infantry Division

Army 1st Lt. Mackenzie Corcoran, inspired by fellow U.S. Army Ranger School graduates, became one of few women to earn the coveted Ranger, Sapper and Jungle tabs.

Corcoran followed the progress of three women graduating from Ranger School: Army 1st Lt. Erin O’Hara, a college classmate; Army Capt. Sara Febbo; and Army 1st Lt. Rachael Kicklighter, the first female honor graduate. Although she was not present at the ceremonies and wasn’t in the same units as these graduates, hearing about their achievements continually boosted her confidence.

“If they can do it, I can do it,” said Corcoran assigned to the 29th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, where she has been triple-tabbed with the Ranger, Sapper and Jungle.

This realization helped her finally break through the barrier of self-doubt that had stood between her and Ranger School. To bolster her confidence further, she sought encouragement from five Rangertabbed soldiers who had motivated and supported her throughout her journey.

As she stood in the Brigade Hall of Heroes, the brigade command team — who were also the Rangers who had motivated her — each took turns shaving her head.

“Having people that truly believe in you,” said Corcoran, “is the biggest step towards Ranger.”

From chemistry lab to jungle warfare

Corcoran joined the Army in May 2021 after graduating from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Shortly after graduating from the Basic Officer Leader Course in June 2021, she was assigned to the 29th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th ID at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Corcoran said she always knew she wanted to attend the Jungle Operations Training Course, or JOTC, a 12-day course that teaches students how to navigate and operate in jungle environments using various tactics, techniques and procedures.

One week after arriving at her unit in January 2022, she was given the opportunity to attend JOTC at Lightning Academy. She graduated and earned her first tab, an arch worn on Army uniforms that signifies a special skill.

on her chest — each a testament to her growing list of achievements.

In the near future, Corcoran plans to attend the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program 2, a three-week course that evaluates and selects the best Rangers to be assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment. After promoting to captain and graduating from the Captains Career Course, she hopes to be assigned to Fort Liberty, North Carolina, to be closer to family and participate in more airborne operations.

“As long as I am serving the Army and the Army is serving me, I see no reason to get out,” Corcoran said.

As she progresses in her career, Corcoran says she would like to attend Air Assault School and Pathfinder School, and she would like to achieve and earn her Expert Soldier Badge.

“I want to continue challenging myself by attending as many Army courses as possible,” she said.

Completing JOTC was the first of many accomplishments for Corcoran. She said she believes it is a great starting point for anyone wanting to challenge themselves in an Army course that requires skills such as teamwork, navigation, communication, and that it effectively builds self-confidence as it did for her.

“It taught me that I can accomplish an Army school and inspired me to really pursue Sapper,” Corcoran said.

Sapper: Pushing beyond the limit

With the help of her command team she managed to find time in her schedule from November to December 2022 to attend the Sapper Leader Course without impacting her platoon leader responsibilities. The Sapper Leader Course is a challenging 28-day course for combat engineers focused on developing leadership while reinforcing essential skills and teaching advanced techniques.

Corcoran had never undergone the physical challenges she encountered during the Sapper Leader Course. She was uncertain how limited rations and sleep would affect her body, mind and leadership methods.

No one realizes how far our bodies and minds can actually go until we push them to the limit,” Corcoran said.

Every day, the students were given an hour for eating and sleep-

ing, known as “Sapper time.” On one particularly hard day, the famished and exhausted students were running laps in the pouring rain, cutting their usual one hour down to 20 minutes.

Once the students were allotted their Sapper time, Corcoran huddled under her poncho, wet and tired.

“It was miserable, we were all miserable,” Corcoran said, choosing to eat her field rations over taking the time for sleep.

A close friend soon joined her, confiding that he was having thoughts of quitting.

Corcoran objected, “We are three days away from finishing; we’re not quitting.”

A Ranger’s challenge

Corcoran faced many challenges throughout her journey collecting each tab, the biggest of which was her lack of confidence in herself.

“Everyone is afraid of failure, but I knew I would hate myself if I didn’t try,” she said.

Corcoran earned her promotion to first lieutenant in January 2023. She achieved another milestone in her quest for a challenge by completing Ranger School. Ranger School helps prepare both enlisted soldiers and officers to lead while facing the challenges of combat and is named one of the most challenging and demanding military training programs.

Corcoran said, “Ranger was physically easier than Sapper, but with so much time to my thoughts, it made it more mentally challenging.”

Ranger School consists of three phases: Benning, Mountain and Florida. Soldiers have two attempts to pass each phase; if they fail, they must start that phase over. Corcoran experienced that firsthand, having had to recycle the Benning Phase once.

Corcoran was the 135th woman to graduate and earn her Ranger tab, making her the eighth woman to be double-tabbed with Ranger and Sapper.

Aiming high

Corcoran is proud to wear the Ranger, Sapper and Jungle tabs on her shoulder along with the airborne badge prominently displayed

Wearing each of her hardearned and well-deserved tabs brings Corcoran confidence in herself. She hopes to inspire that same confidence in soldiers across the Army by encouraging all soldiers who want to attend an Army course to pursue it.

“You are going to be your biggest advocate,” she said. “The best time to go is yesterday.”

Get to know Army 1st Lt. Mackenzie Corcoran Corcoran comes from a family with deep military roots:

• Great-grandfather: retired Air Force Col. Joseph Corcoran Sr. (logistician)

• Grandfather: retired Air Force Col. Joseph Corcoran Jr. (logistician)

• Father: retired Army Col. Joseph Corcoran III (logistician)

• Mother: retired Army Capt. Jennifer Corcoran, Ph.D. (social worker)

Outside of work, Corcoran enjoys hiking and spending time with friends at the sandbar or on the beach.

Army 1st Lt. Mackenzie Corcoran

Job Title: Brigade Adjutant

Hometown: Williamsburg, Va.

Stationed: Schofield Barracks Unit: 29th BEB, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division

Army 1st Lt. Mackenzie Corcoran poses with her Jungle, Sapper and Ranger certificates at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, June 6, 2024. Corcoran earned the Ranger, Sapper and Jungle tabs by completing the respective challenging courses.

Photo by Army Sgt. Johanna Pullum

Army 1st. Lt. Mackenzie Corcoran runs the “Green Mile” during Jungle School in January 2022. Courtesy photo

Ask the Doc: What are ways to protect my mental health?

by Janet A. Aker Military Health System Communications

Dear Doc,

I’m feeling pretty low and very stressed out. A good friend recently died by suicide, and no one saw it coming. I’ve been thinking about him a lot. On top of that, I feel guilty for uprooting my young family when we recently PCSed across the country. Also, I’m anxious about how I’m fitting in at my new assignment, and the world news both weighs me down and makes me angry. It’s like I’m stuck in a deep, dark hole. How can I feel better?

Feeling hopeless, U.S. Air Force Airman I.M. Blue

Airman Blue,

It sounds like you are overwhelmed and recognize the negative impact on your mental health. These turbulent days affect each of us differently. Moving your family is a huge life stressor by itself, not to mention all the other changes. How we respond to major changes and uncertainty about the future is important.

I’ve found an expert who describes several coping strategies that you may find helpful. These strategies can boost your readiness to take on a new assignment, and help you rebound from your dark moods and hopelessness. U.S. Public Health Service Capt. Meghan Corso holds a doctorate in psychology and is chief of behavioral health clinical operations at the Defense Health Agency. Here’s what she suggested.

First, it’s important to keep telling yourself you’re not alone, and things won’t always be this bad. Whatever you’re going through, it’s important to remember you will get to the other side. Be patient.

Change takes time.

However, if you feel you’re about to reach a crisis point, call 988 for the Military and Veteran Crisis Line and press “1,” or text 838255, or chat with a live counselor. (Para Español, apretar “2.”)

Second, suicide’s impact ripples, touching many people. Postvention strategies may help get you in touch with your feelings about your friend as well as the pain you are going through. Another helpful resource is the nonprofit Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. Its “10 Things We Know to be True: Surviving Suicide Loss” offers good perspective.

As for tips on defending your mental health, I have collected a number of techniques and practices. These can be grouped into three buckets I call “Protect, Seek, and Optimize.”

Protect Practice just a few of these habits a day to build and maintain a strong psychological foundation and help protect against stress and negative, depressing thoughts.

• Exercise not only improves your physical health, but it also is a good way to get “feel good” hormones such as serotonin flooding your brain. This may help reduce the cumulative impacts of stress to your brain and body.

• Balanced nutrition from your diet directly affects the growth and repair of brain cells and fuels your ability to cope with physical and emotional stressors.

• Quality sleep is healing and restorative. It enhances your cognitive and physical health and your ability to manage stress. Here are some tips for better quality sleep.

• Relaxation and meditation practices such as yoga and controlled breathing on a daily basis help promote a state of relaxation, enhance your sense of wellbeing, and can enhance physical and mental health for stress management.

• Setting goals helps to reduce stress hormones such as cortisol and increases a sense of control and accomplishment.

• Break your big goal down into chunks so they are realistic and obtainable. Start small. Success at the beginning can fuel further success. A small goal could be something such as, “I’m going to connect with my family by having family meals once a week.”

• Positive perspective provides hope and helps us to keep moving forward. Try to reframe one

or two things from your day with a positive approach. You can also make a choice to be positive for the day. It may not actually happen all the time but keep making this choice; it may become habit.

• Social connections help to reduce stress, increase your sense of well-being and positive experiences. Reach out to a friend, catch up with former colleagues, or join a sports league.

Seek help early

Mental health resources can be used to manage and improve everyday life, and they don’t always involve a therapist or treatments. Seeking care early can help address mental health challenges before they worsen and prevent a crisis. These resources include:

• Chaplains, peer-to-peer counseling, substance misuse programs, and many other non-clinical and clinical programs are available across the Military Health System. The Mental Health Hub on health.mil has a complete list of resources for immediate assistance or to make appointments.

• Military OneSource is a 24/7 gateway to trusted information for service members and their families that provides resources and confidential help. Call 800342-9667. Military OneSource also has a searchable database of local morale, welfare, and recreation resources.

• The Real Warriors Campaign is a public health effort to decrease stigma attached to mental health, increase psychological health literacy, and open doors to get care for service members, veterans, and their families. The

campaign was expanded in 2023 with a collaboration between the DHA’s Psychological Health Center of Excellence and the Department of Defense Suicide Prevention Office. The campaign also provides free mental health resources including online articles, print materials, and videos.

Optimize

• Practice mindfulness daily. By trying to stay in the moment, you may improve your ability to pay attention and concentrate and help reduce the accumulation of stress hormones in your body.

• Keep a journal. By expressing your thoughts and creativity (think doodling) on paper or a computer may help you organize and process potential negative experiences and create mental distance from harmful or intrusive thoughts and actions.

• Set aside a time each day to journal about what you are feeling and hope to achieve. Writing it all down and then physically putting the day’s entry aside can help you to push the negative thoughts away.

• Be aware of your thoughts and practice alternatives to negative thinking, which includes repetitive thinking about things you have no control over, jumping to conclusions, and discounting positive experiences.

• Practice gratitude and identify the positive aspects to be found in a negative situation, such as it being the opportunity to learn more about yourself, learn something new, or help someone else.

• Find daily meaning and value in yourself and what you do. Identify high-value and long-term goals

and hopes you can strive toward, which gives you a sense of the larger world. This process alone may enhance your cognitive performance, overall happiness, and improve your physical health.

• Engage in activities or hobbies that are positive. These can reward you daily and keep you engaged in your environment in a way that potentially changes how you feel. Naturally rewarding activities such as giving back to the community, being physically active, or connecting with others can help to combat stress and improve your mood.

Airman Blue, I hope Capt. Corso’s suggestions resonate with you, and help you feel better about yourself. Please don’t give up. If you reach out and don’t feel you are being heard, keep trying through all the channels and ranks or have a trusted advocate help. If these different strategies are not working, and you are still feeling stressed, please call your military hospital or clinic. They can assist you in connecting to care or services. You are surrounded by people who care about you. Even though it can be a struggle, remember, mental health is health. As always, stay safe out there.

Editor’s note: This article deals with mental health issues and resources that may help. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, call 988 for the Military and Veteran Crisis Line and press “1”, or text 838255, or chat with a live counselor. Para Español, apretar “2”. Civilians can also call 988 to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Line.

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 6. Defense leaders from around the world showed their unwavering support for Ukraine since Russia’s assault on democracy and international order in Ukraine during the UDCG meeting.

Photos by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Gen. CQ Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 6.

Ministers of defense Sep. 6. The United

(Left) Ministers of defense and senior military officials discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group event at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 6. The United States continues to reaffirm its unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is greeted by of Defense representative at the Ukraine Defense Contact Air Base, Sep. 6. Key leaders from more than 50 countries ongoing crisis in Ukraine and various issues facing the

Atanas Zapryanov, Minister of Defence of Bulgaria, and Boris Pistorius, German Minister of Defence, shake hands following the signing of a bilateral agreement during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 6. Ministers of defense and senior military officials discussed the ongoing crisis in Ukraine at the UDCG.

Boris Pistorius, German Minister of Defence, right, and John Healy, Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom, shake hands following the signing of a bilateral agreement during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group event at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 6.

defense and senior military officials discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine during the Ukraine Defense

United States continues to reaffirm its unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

(Left) Atanas Zapryanov, Minister of Defence of Bulgaria, and Boris Pistorius, German Minister of Defence, sign a program agreement during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 6. The agreement specified the procurement of IRIS-T SLM Air Defense systems within the scope of the European Sky Shield initiative.

Contact Group event at Ramstein Air Base,

Gen. CQ Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, U.S. European Command commander, have a discussion during a break at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 6.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 6. Leaders from nearly 50 nations met to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and the continued close coordination by the international community to provide the Ukrainian people with the means necessary to defend their sovereign territory.

Gen. CQ Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with defense leaders to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group event at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 6.

Gen. CQ Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets Ukrainian key leaders at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 6. Ministers of defense and senior military officials discussed the ongoing crisis in Ukraine during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.

a U.S. Office of the Secretary Contact Group event at Ramstein countries gathered to discuss the U.S. Allies and partners.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

RECURRING

EVENTS

Landstuhl Library Baby Brillance Storytime

Baby Brilliance Storytimes returns in September and will be held every Thursday of the month starting at 11 a.m. at the Landstuhl Library, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post. This is a fun storytime for ages birth to 18 months with songs, fingerplays and more. Signups are not required. Storytimes will not take place on Federal Holidays. For more information contact the Landstuhl Library at 06371-86-7322 or 486-7322.

Strikers Bowling Center Duty Bowl & Two for Tuesday Duty Bowl for service members in uniform is only $5 per hour and per lane every day at the Strikers Bowling Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. All Soldiers “duty” bowling must be in duty uniform. Two for Tuesday special will be $2 per game and $2 shoe rentals from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Tuesday. For more information, call the bowling center at 531-2831 or 0611-143-531-2831.

Red Pin Bowling

Red Pin Bowling happens every Friday from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Strikers Bowling Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Bowlers who make a strike while the head pin is red, will receive a free game coupon. The red pin will be randomly placed as the head pin. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Full Nerd Friday

The time has come for “Revenge of the Nerds” every Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Baumholder Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. This is a free event for 18 and older, and registration is not required. There will be a full assortment of table-top, role-playing games, board games, video games. Come one, come all in Cosplay! For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Friday Pool Tournament

The Landstuhl Community Club hosts a free pool tournament every Friday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the club, Bldg. 3780 on Landstuhl Post. Signup is at 6 p.m., with the tournament beginning at 6:30 p.m. Prizes are 1st place $50; 2nd place $25; and 3rd place $10. Contestants must be 18 years or older. For more information, call the Landstuhl Community Club at 06371 86-7244 or visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

Halloween Karaoke & Costume Contest

Tavern on the Rock is hosting a Halloween Karaoke & Costume Contest Oct. 26, 9 p.m.

-2 a.m. at the Rheinlander Community Club, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Costume signups will begin at 9 p.m. at the door. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. There will be karaoke, food, and drinks. This event is for 18 and older. For more information, call the Rheinlander Community Club at 531-2887 or 0611-143-531-2887, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Mad Hatter Adult Tea Party

Baumholder Library in partnership with the Warrior Zone, invites you to get lost in Wonderland. Saturday, October 19, 8-10 p.m. for 18 and older. Don’t be late for this very important date or it will be “off with your head or hat”! Music, games and lots of fun awaits you at this free event. The best dressed Mad Hatter wins a prize. Baumholder Library, Bldg. 8332, Smith Barracks. For more information, call 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com

Weekly Yoga Classes-Tuesday & Thursday

Two new yoga classes are now available in the Baumholder community. Every Tuesday, 6:30 -7:45 p.m., enjoy Soft & Slow Yoga, and every Thursday, 6:307:45 p.m., Yoga Balance. No previous experience is required. Classes take place in the Wetzel Housing Community Room, Bldg. 8884. For more information, call 531-2836 or 0611-143-531-2836.

Hispanic Heritage Month Staged Reading

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special free staged reading and cast talkback of two short plays by Alvaro Saar Rios, bringing to life the stories of Hispanic culture, directed by and featuring members of the Latinx community! Both plays will be read by actors, followed by an interactive Q&A session and audience talkback. Oct. 8, 7 p.m. at KMC Onstage, Mainstage, Bldg. 3232, Kleber Kaserne, and Oct. 10, 6 p.m. at the Baumholder Library, Bldg. 8332, Smith Barracks, Baumholder. For more information, call 541-9129 or 9611-541-9129.

Use your Voice: Submit ideas to Improve your Community Individuals can make a difference in the lives of Army Families by submitting issues for the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz fiscal year 2025 Army Family Action Plan conference. Army Family Action Plan provides Soldiers, Army Civilians, Family members, Survivors, and Retirees a voice by Identifying quality of life and readiness issues for Army Senior Leadership resolution. Issues can be submitted

now until October online through the Army Family Web Portal at https://ims. armyfamilywebportal.com. Submission deadline is Oct. 9. Issues will also be accepted in person at ACS buildings 3210 on Kleber Kaserne and Bldg. 8666 on Smith Barracks. For more information, call Army Community Service at 531-2850 or 0611-143-531-2850 or visit baumholder. armymwr.com or kaiserslautern. armymwr.com. The conference is Oct. 22 to 24.

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

Registration for the USAG Rheinland-Pfalz

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is until Sep. 13 at the Kleber or Mountaineer Physical Fitness Centers. The tournament takes place Sep. 28 at the Kleber Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 3235 on Kleber Kaserne. Coaches meeting at 9 a.m. Games starts at 10 a.m. Cost is $35 per team. Open to ID Card Holders 18 years and older (CYS and High School athletes prohibited). For more information, visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

Kaiserslautern’s End of Summer Car Show Registration Registration for the Kaiserslautern’s End of Summer Car Show is now until Sep. 14. Cost is $10 per vehicle. The car show is Sep. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Pulaski Automotive Skills Center’s parking lot in front of building 2859 on Pulaski Barracks. To find out about categories, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Theatre Tech Boot Camp

The award-winning KMC Onstage is hosting Theatre Tech Boot Camp for ages 14 and older Sep. 14 and 15 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the KMC Onstage Main Stage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. Attendees will learn all about what happens backstage and behind the scenes in four sessions: Cost is $15 per session or save $10 by getting all four sessions for $50. For more information and to register, call 541-9129 or 0611-143-541-9129 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

9/11 Remembrance 5K Run

The Fitness, Athletics and Aquatics Program hosts 9/11 Remembrance 5K Run Sep. 14 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Registration for the run starts at 8 a.m. The run will start at 9 a.m. For more information, call the fitness center at 531-2836 or 0611-143-531-2836 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

6 vs. 6 Dodgeball Tournament on The Rock

A free “6 vs. 6 Dodgeball Tournament on The Rock” is Sep. 14 starting at 8 a.m. on the basketball court in the Hall of Championships Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Tournament is limited to the first 32 teams to preregister at the Hall of Champions by 5 p.m. on Sep. 6. Team captains’ meeting is Sep. 14 at 8 a.m. in Hall of Champions. Tournament will start directly after the meeting. For more information, call Paul Schardt at 0611-143531-2838 or 531-2838, or visit baumholder. armymwr.com.

KMC Onstage The Rocky Horror Shadow Show Auditions

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage announces auditions for ages 18 and older The Rocky Horror Shadow Show 7 p.m. on Sep. 16 at the KMC Onstage Studio, inside the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center, Bldg. 3109 on Daenner Kaserne. and Sep. 17 at the Baumholder Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. Auditions will consist of reading from the script and performing dance combos. Wear clothes you can move in. Shows are Oct. 25 and 26 at the Baumholder Warrior Zone. For details, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Baumholder CYS Job Fair

Interested in making a difference for our children in the community? Baumholder Child & Youth Services are hosting an inperson job fair Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CMR, Bldg. 8661 on Smith Barracks. CYS is looking to hire Child & Youth Program Assistants for Child Development, School Age, and Youth Centers on Wetzel Kaserne, Clinic Kaserne, and Smith Barracks. Applicants should bring résumé, passport, social security card, and three references. Registration for the job fair is not required. For more information, visit baumholder. armymwr.com.

Army Community Service Job Fair

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Army Community Service is hosting a Community Job Fair Sep. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. This is a job fair where ID card holders will be able to network with more than 25 Government Agencies and Contractors with positions to fill, such as AAFES, DeCA, Stars and Stripes and many more. For more information, call 541-9000 or 0611-143-541-9000 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Bluey Bonanza at the Baumholder Library

Join Baumholder Library in celebrating everyone’s favorite Blue Heeler, the one-and-only Bluey on Friday, Sep. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or call

Baumholder Library at 531-2841 or 0611143-531-2841.

Dog Jog at Landstuhl Physical Fitness Center

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Fitness, Athletics and Aquatics Team is hosting a free Dog Jog Sep. 21 starting at 9 a.m. and ending at noon at Landstuhl Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 3720 on Landstuhl Post. Registration starts at 9 a.m. at the Landstuhl Physical Fitness Center. For more information, call 493-4156 or 06313-406-4156, or 486 7172 or 06371-86-7172, or visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

End of Summer Barbeque Mixer

Come out and enjoy an evening with friends or family at the free End of Summer Barbeque Mixer on Sep. 21 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the beer garden at the Sembach Community Center, Bldg. 220 on Sembach Kaserne. This event is for ages 18 and older. There will be a cash bar. There will be a variety of music, food and games. For more information, call SCAC at 0611-143-541-9109.

Striker’s Fall Classic Bowling Tournament

Striker’s Bowling Center has a Fall Classic Bowling Tournament Saturday, Sep. 21 from noon to 3 p.m. at the bowling center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks. Cost is $50 with shoes included. Interested bowlers must register by Thursday, Sep. 19. Registration can be done at the bowling center or by calling 531-2831 or 0611-143-531-2831. Find out about the tournament’s format at Baumholder.armymer.com.

SNEAK PREVIEW Tournament of Tiny Plays

Come see a SNEAK PREVIEW of our Tiny Plays BEFORE they debut! Eight Tiny Plays (10-30 minutes each), directed by expert local directors, are the KMC Onstage’s season opener, but you can get a first look at selected Tiny Plays Sep. 21 at 9:30 p.m. at the Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Cost is $15 per ticket plus cash bar, and restaurant food will be available for purchase. Tickets available at Armstrong’s Club and at KMC Onstage Box Office, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. The box office number is 0611-143-541-9129.

Gold Star Mothers and Family Day Recognition Ceremony

Army Community Service is hosting a Gold Star Mothers and Family Day Recognition Ceremony Sep. 27 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the pavilion in Pulaski Park on Pulaski Barracks. This event is open to the public, and honors all Survivors, but it is specifically in recognition of Gold Star Mothers and Family Day, which is the last Sunday in September. A bench dedication to Survivors will be held at the event. For more information, call 541-9000 or 541-9004 or 0611-143-5419000 or 0611-143-541-9004.

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UNTERWEGS

ANNIVERSARY KERWE

SEP. 13–17, CITY CENTER, RAMSTEIN

Enjoy a typical village fest, meet neighbors and new friends at Ramstein’s tricentennial Kerwe with a special program for the occasion. Celebrate with live music, regional specialties and beverages.

Tapping of the keg will be on Saturday at 6:30 p.m., followed by live music with “Strassenmusikanten” and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. On Sunday rides will pick up at 1:00 p.m. and line up for the parade at 2:00 p.m., which will circle around town and end for the “Kerwerede”. Monday starts with “Frühschoppen” and the Straussjugend will sing at the market fountain at 7:00 p.m. On Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m. the Straussjugend will meet for the last time to “bury” the Kerwe.

VILLAGE FLEA MARKET

SEP. 14, 8 A.M.–AFTERNOON, VILLAGE SQUARE, QUIRNBACH/OBERES GLANTAL

Visit a local flea market and make a deal or two! There will be food and drinks, and a wide selection of old and new items. If you would also like to sell anything at a small table fee, please contact: Jochen.koerbel@t-online.de or Tel. 01604434605.

WURSTMARKT (WINE FEST)

SEP. 13–16, FAIR GROUNDS/CITY CENTER, BAD DÜRKHEIM

Said to be the largest wine festival in the world, the Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt (sausage market) is yet another highlight that lures guests to the German Wine Route for 9 days and nights with an extensive program. Delicious specialties from the Palatinate are offered to you almost everywhere and around 300 wines and sparkling wines from the entire region await you - there will certainly be one or two drinks for you with which you can enjoy the evening musical fireworks! The event is rather popular among KMC members and invites you to celebrate. However, beware: the Polizei is out there. Special trains will be running from Kaiserslautern, so hop on and enjoy the festivities, but make sure to get home safely!

KERWE (VILLAGE FEST)

SEP. 20–23, TOWN CENTER, WEILERBACH

Enjoy a typical village fest, meet neighbors and new friends and help Weilerbach celebrate with live music, regional specialties and beverages. Also watch for signs and posters for other fests in your individual communities

KINDERALTSTADTFEST

SEP. 21., 12 A.M.–5 P.M., STOCKHAUSPLATZ/PLATZ DER KINDERRECHTE, KAISERSLAUTERN

Since 1996, the Children’s Old Town Festival has been celebrated in Kaiserslautern every year on the occasion of World Children’s Day. The festival will take place on Saturday in the area from Stockhaus-platz to Kaiserbrunnen. The Children’s Old Town Festival guarantees a colorful program with lots of fun and action, and is a wonderful experience for children and their companions. The topic “refugee children” according to Article 22 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is the focus of this year’s Children’s Rights Week.

4-MILE/7-MILE TRAIL

SEP. 22, 10/10:25 A.M., HERMANN-LŐNS-STRASSE 25, KAISERSLAUTERN

The running section of TSG 1861 (sports club) Kaiserslautern is organizing a 7-mile trail run for the fifth time this year. Formerly known as the German-American Half Marathon, it was changed into a trail run. There are two trails, 4 miles and 7 miles. There will be prizes for winners and a cake buffet in the afternoon. Join in the fun and meet new German friends

and athletes. For more information and registration, visit: https://7meilentrail.github.io/english.html, https://www. facebook.com/7MeilenTrail, https://my.raceresult.com/286879/registration

OKTOBERFEST

SEP. 21–OCT. 6, THERESIENWIESE, MUNICH

The world’s largest beer fest is scheduled to start with the parade of the brewery horses and tapping of the keg on Sat. 16. Large tents with music and Bavarian Händl (rotary chicken), a multitude of exciting rides, vendors, food, drinks and sweets invite international guests to 17 days of lively Bavarian spirit. Local tour operators also offer tour packages to the event. For more information, see Lifestyle article on Page 1 and ABC in KMC on Page 28

ROMANTIC NIGHT

– LOVE NEVER ENDS, DOUBLE CONCERT

SEP. 21, 8 P.M., ABTEIKIRCHE, OTTERBERG

Love never ends - Gregorian chant from Passau and Salzburg and contemporary compositions from the Middle Ages, essentially the same liturgical tradition was cultivated in what is now Austria and southern Germany, as documented by medieval sources. Byzantine chorale with works by Nikolaos KoukoumasIn the 14th century, hesychasm was developed as a form of spirituality by orthodox Byzantine monks. It spread quickly and had an influence on all aspects of the Orthodox Church. At this time, a great but little-known composer lived in Thessaloniki: Nikolaos Koukoumas. His works include the second stasis of the Polyeleos (Psalm 135), a composition incorporating all eight modes of Byzantine music. This masterpiece has never been performed in any other program. Tickets are available at the Tourist Information Office, Hauptstraße 54, 67697 Otterberg, and at all known advance booking offices or online at www.reservix.de

DEUTSCHES WEINLESEFEST

SEP. 27–OCT. 14, CITY CENTER, NEUSTADT/WEINSTRASSE

As soon as the festive season in Bad Dürkheim is over, the next major event about the liquid gold begins in Neustadt. From late September to mid-October, the German Wine Harvest Festival offers you two very special highlights in addition to the large fair and the w.i.n.e.FESTival. Every year, the election of the German Wine Queen traditionally takes place. At the end of the celebrations, numerous traditional and marching groups as well as spectacular floats parade through the city on Oct. 13, Sunday afternoon, forming the largest wine parade in all of Germany! There will be special trains from Kaiserslautern to Neustadt, hop on and enjoy the ride!

FARMERS’ MARKET IN SCHNECKENHAUSEN

SEP. 29, 10 A.M.–6 P.M., SCHNECKENHAUSEN/OTTERBERG

Enjoy regional diversity and craftsmanship! Schneckenhausen, a typical village in the “Old World”, opens its doors every year for a picturesque farmers’ market. With over 70 lovingly designed stalls presenting a wide range of regional products, jewelry and decorative items, liqueurs, wines and organic honey, the farmers’ market has become a highlight in the region’s calendar of events. The farmers’ market in Schneckenhausen offers more than just shopping opportunities - it is a feast for the senses. Visitors are greeted by an abundance of fresh produce from the region, from crusty bread and fragrant cheeses to fresh vegetables and juicy fruit. The stalls are filled with carefully selected goods that reflect the quality and diversity of local agriculture.

KAISERSLAUTERN MILITARY COMMUNITY CHAPEL SCHEDULE

RAMSTEIN CHAPEL PROGRAMS

86 AW/HC, Unit 3210, APO AE 09094-3210

North Chapel (Bldg 1201) (DSN) 480-6148, (Civ) 06371-47-6148

South Chapel (Bldg 2403) (DSN) 480-5753, (Civ) 06371-47-5753

Vogelweh Chapel (Bldg 2063)

Please call Ramstein North Chapel K apaun Chapel/Annex (Bldg 2781/2782)

Please call Ramstein North Chapel

For more information about our services, please visit us on Facebook: Facebook.com/ RamsteinChapelOfficial Or at the Ramstein Air Base website: https://www.ramstein.af.mil/About/Fact-Sheets/ Display/Article/2597677/kmc-chapels/

Buddhist (SGI)

Virtual Meetings, for more information thevoice@gmail.com

Orthodox

Divine Liturgy: Kapaun Chapel, 08:45 a.m., Sun Children’s Church School: Kapaun Annex, 10:45 a.m., Sun Adult Scripture Study: Kapaun Annex, 10:45 a.m., Sun Great Vespers: Kapaun Chapel, 5 p.m., 4th Sat Confessions: Available by appointment

Wiccan Facebook.com/VogelwehOpenCircleSWC Service: Kapaun Annex, 7 p.m., Sat Unitarian Universalist Facebook.com/ KaiserslauternUnitarianUniversalistFellowship Service: Kapaun Chapel, 1:30 p.m., 2nd & 4th Sun

Catholic Holy Family Catholic Community Facebook.com/RamsteinCatholicCommunity

Daily Mass: North Chapel, 11:30 a.m., Tue-Thu & 1st Fri Confessions: North Chapel, by appointment only Sunday Masses: North Chapel, 9 a.m. & 1 p.m., Sun Knights of Columbus (K of C) Meeting: North Chapel, 6 p.m., 2nd/4th Tue

Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC) (except July & Aug)

Bible Study: North Chapel, 9 a.m., Thu Catholic Religious Education (RE) (except June, July & Aug)

Kindergarten-7th Ramstein Intermediate School: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Sun

Confirmation Class Ramstein Intermediate School: 6-7:30 p.m., Wed

Life Teen: North Chapel, 6:15 p.m., Sun

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) (except July & Aug)

Meeting: South Chapel, 6 p.m., Thu

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Service is located off-base, please contact North Chapel for more info

Early Morning Seminary/Scripture Study for High School aged students

Ramstein School: North Chapel, 6:30 a.m., Mon-Wed, Fri Vogelweh School: Kapaun Chapel Annex, 6:30 a.m., Mon-Wed, Fri

Episcopal Service: Kapaun Chapel, 10:45 a.m., Sun

Islam

Jumu’ah Khutbah: South Chapel, 1 p.m., Fri

Potluck: South Chapel, 7 p.m., 1st Fri

Jewish Facebook.com/KMCMILJEWISHCOMMUNITY

Shabbat: South Chapel, 6 p.m., Fri Sabbath Kiddush & Lunch: 1 p.m.; request location by COB Wed*

Torah Study: 7 p.m., Sat — request location & Zoom link

Hebrew School & B’nei Mitzvah Study, Sun — request location & Zoom link

For more information contact North Chapel

Messianic Service: South Chapel, 10 a.m., Sat

Protestant Contemporary North Chapel, 11 a.m., Sun Traditional: South Chapel, 9:30 a.m., Sun Seventh-day Adventist Worship service: North Chapel, 11 a.m., Sat Bible Study: North Chapel, 10 a.m., Sat PWOC Bible Study: Vogelweh Chapel, 9:30 a.m., Thu Bible Study: South Chapel,

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1bd, 2bth, Apartment, 129sqm, BIK, guest WC, din, balcony/terrace, no pets, available 6 Juli 2024, Housing Approved, €1150 +utl, call 0171-9532307, bier.micha el@web.de

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

2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 100sqm, BIK, liv/ din, cats allowed, available 17 Juni 2024, Housing Approved, €1180 +utl, f_ehret@ gmx.de

2bd, 2bth, Apartment, 1330sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, no pets, available 15 Sep. 2024, Housing Approved, €1450 +utl, call 0173 774 6849, tomkoennecke@aol.com

Bruchmuehlbach-Miesau, 2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 110sqm, BIK, pets allowed, available 13 Aug. 2024, Housing Approved, €1250 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@ prem-realestate.com

Hermersberg, 2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 77sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv, balcony/terrace, finished basement, cats allowed, available 15 Okt. 2024, Housing Approved, €890 +utl, call 0160-91586094, borchardt.1208@ web.de

KTown City: Maisonette Top Floor Apartment, 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, large roof terrace, 150sqm, BIK, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, pets allowed, available 15 Juli 2024, Housing Approved, €1750 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@premrealestate.com

KTown City: Stylish fully furnished 2bdrm Apt 1bth, 79sqm, BIK, balcony, laundry, finished basement, pets allowed, available 25 Sep. 2024, Housing Approved, €1650 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@ prem-realestate.com

Ramstein-Miesenbach, 2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 979sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, no pets, available 1 Sep. 2023, Housing Approved, €775 +utl, call 0637151351, constanzesturm65@ gmail.com

KTown: 2 bedroom Apt near city park & train station, 1bth, Apartment, 86sqm, BIK, no pets, available 13 Aug. 2024, Housing Approved, €1350 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-realestate.com

Otterberg APT 19: exclusive and brand new Penthouse, 2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 120sqm, BIK, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, no pets, available 23 Juli 2024, Housing Approved, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-realestate.com

3bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 220sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, laundry, private garage, cats allowed, available 6 Sep. 2024, Housing Approved, €1250 +utl, sauter603@ gmail.com

3bd, 2bth, Apartment, 100sqm, BIK, guest WC, din, balcony/terrace, no pets, available 26 Maerz 2024, Housing Approved, €1100 +utl, call 01795310274, mail@ stuard.de

3bd, 2bth, Apartment, 110sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, no pets, available 1 Juli 2024, Housing Approved, €1500 +utl, call +49 (6371) 9809003, immobilien.hv@grenzstein.de

Kaiserslautern, 3bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 118sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, cats allowed, available 1 Aug. 2024, Housing Approved, €800 +utl, call 063141298187, kim bebaker@aol.comKaiserslautern, 3bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 118sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, cats allowed, available 1 Aug. 2024, Housing Approved, €800 +utl, call 063141298187, kimbebaker@aol.com

Landstuhl, 3bd, 1bth, Apartment, 125sqm, BIK, liv/din, no pets, available 1 Juni 2024, Housing Approved, €1850 incl.utilities except gas&electric, 004915901081817 barisciftci12@google mail.com

apt in Landstuhl, 220sqm, 3BR, 1.5bath, BIK, laundry, storage, lrg balc, garage, garden, partly furn, 10min RAB, housing approved. Rent €1,250+utl. Avail now, can be viewed at anytime, landlord speaks english. 0152-01969843 or 0637161183.

Kaiserslautern, 3bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 123sqm, balcony/terrace, no pets, available 1 Aug. 2024, Housing Approved, €870 +utl, twildego@gmail.comKaiserslautern, 3bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 123sqm, balcony/ terrace, no pets, available 1 Aug. 2024, Housing Approved, €870 +utl, twildego@ gmail.comKaiserslautern, 3bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 123sqm, balcony/terrace, no pets, available 1 Aug. 2024, Housing Approved, €870 +utl, twildego@gmail.com

Modern & quiet 3-bdrm apt, KL city, 3.0bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 114sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, laundry, cats allowed, available 15 Juni 2023, Housing Approved, €1750 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@ prem-realestate.com

5bd, 2.5bth, Apartment, 219sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, private garage, pets allowed, available 2 Sep. 2024, Housing Approved, €1500 +utl, Telefon: 01628374953 Norbert nor bert.westrich@t-online.de

5bd, 2bth, Apartment, 155sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, pets allowed, available 26 Maerz 2024, Housing Approved, €1450 +utl, call 017622201641, michael.fickert@outlook.de

Beautiful apartment in Niederstaufenbach, 160 square meters, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathsrooms, built-in kitchen, dining and living room, 3 balconies, 3 storage rooms (attic), no pets. Distance: 15 min to RAB, 15 min to LRMC, 25 min to Kaiserslautern. Rent: €1,060 + utilities. E-mail: stephan_dis@hotmail.com

Bruecken (Pfalz), 4bd, 1.5bth, House, 175sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/ terrace, no pets, available 2 Juli 2024, Housing Approved, €1500 +utl, call 491791271257, tobischmitt78@web.de

Otterberg, 4bd, 2.5bth, Apartment, 240sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/ terrace, laundry, private garage, pets allowed, AVAILABLE NOW, Housing Approved, €2400 +utl, call +49 173 3647569, in fo@german-aid.com

4bd, 2bth, House, 160sqm, BIK, guest

WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, no pets, available 15 Juli 2022, €525000 +utl, call +49 (0) 6371 - 94 24 444, info@immobilien-konradi.de

4bd, 3bth, House, 211sqm, BIK, guest

WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, available 21 Aug. 2024, €475000 +utl, email: bhendricks461@ gmail.com

5bd, 3bth, House, 367sqm, BIK, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, no pets, available 15 Juli 2022, €849000 +utl, call +49 (0) 6371 - 94 24 444, info@im mobilien-konradi.de

6bd, 5bth, House, 275sqm, BIK, guest

WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, private garage, no pets, available 15 Juli 2022, €596000 +utl, call +49 (0) 6371 - 94 24 444, info@immobilienkonradi.de

Cozy single Family Home in 66919

Obernheim Kirchenarnbach for SALE, Mitchell Consulting, Kindsbacher Strasse 58, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0)6371-737 630, info@mitchell-invest ment.com. Find all of our properties on FindItGuide.com!

Building under construction: 9 Apartments in Glan-Muenchweiler, from 81 sqm until 122 sqm with lift, Price from 283400 € until 438500 €. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ ksk-kusel.de

area with sauna, beautiful garden, courtyard, double garage. Price: €569,000. For more information please contact Mitchell Consulting at 063715945194

Kusel, 5bd, 1.5bth, House, 147sqm, guest WC, din, balcony/terrace, private garage, pets allowed, available 1 Juni 2024, €245000 +utl, call +49 (0)6381-911 0, im mo@ksk-kusel.de

Neuleiningen, 3bd, 2bth, House, 194sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/ terrace, laundry, finished basement, private garage, no pets, available 28 Aug. 2024, €569000 +utl, call +49 (0)6371-737 630, in fo@mitchell-investment.com

Oberalben, 4bd, 3bth, House, 177sqm, private garage, pets allowed, available 1 Aug. 2024, €225000 +utl, call +49 (0)6381911 0, immo@ksk-kusel.de

Single Family House in Huetschenhausen-Spespbach, 4 bed, 2 bath Guest-WC, Terrace, 184 sq meters, Energy passport: Gas, Bj. 2002, 97,90 kWh/(m²a) EEK C, Bedarfsausweis. Price €409000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 9110, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de

Single Family House in Steinwenden, 4 bed, 3 bath, 191 sq meters, Energy passport: Oil, Bj. 1987, 191,10 kWh/(m²a) EEK F, Bedarfsausweis. Price € 399000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 9110, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de

Dream Property With Panoramic Views Of Wine Region, Mitchell Consulting, Kindsbacher Strasse 58, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0)6371-737 630, info@mitchell-investment.com. Find all of our properties on FindItGuide.com!

Single Family House in Ruthweiler, near Burg Lichtenberg/Baumholder, 3 bed, 2 bath Guest-WC, Terrace, Loggia, 161 sq meters, Energy passport: Oil, Bj. 1988, 216,80 kWh/(m²a) EEK G, Bedarfsausweis. Price € 352000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ ksk-kusel.de

Spacious, single Family Home in 67722 Lohnsfeld for SALE, Mitchell Consulting, Kindsbacher Strasse 58, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0)6371-737 630, info@mitchell-investment.com. Find all of our properties on FindItGuide.com!

Bosenbach, 6bd, 2.75bth, House, 248sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/ terrace, laundry, finished basement, private garage, available 1 Feb. 2024, Housing Approved, €1850 +utl, simone_schultz@ya hoo.de

5.0bd, 2.75bth, House, 250sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, pets allowed, available 1 Aug. 2024, Housing Approved, €1900 +utl, call +4915155580000, wa@ar cor.de

5.0bd, 3.0bth, House, 0sqm, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, private garage, no pets, available 31 Aug. 2024, €2150 +utl, call 01791297526, strawisa9123@gmx.de

5 bd, 4 bth, House, 240sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, sauna, private garage & carport, laundry room, pets allowed, quiet, nice view, available 10 Aug. 2024, Housing Approved, €1935 +utl, call 1-984-291-2278, homelife04@yahoo.com

Landstuhl, 5bd, 3bth, House, 220sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, unfinished basement, private garage, pets allowed, available 20 Sep. 2024, Housing Approved, €1900 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-realestate.com

Mackenbach, 5.0bd, 3.0bth, House, 373sqm, BIK, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, pets allowed, available 20 Juli 2024, Housing Approved, €3000 +utl, call 01726801258, rmimmobili en@web.de

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New building

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

5bd, 2.75bth, House, 250sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, pets allowed, available 1 Aug. 2024, Housing Approved, €1900 +utl, call +4915155580000, wa@arcor.de

House

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

4bd, 1.0bth, House, 126sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, private garage, pets allowed, available 1 Juli 2024, Housing Approved, €1280 +utl, call +4917641509332, burkhardt.70@web.de

Kaiserslautern, 4bd, 1.5bth, Townhouse, 175sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/ terrace, laundry, private garage, no pets, available 29 Juni 2024, Housing Approved, €1680 +utl, call 0151-12929143, info@ merkimmobilien.de

Kaiserslautern-Erfenbach: Duplex # 5d1 of 3 brand new duplexes in great location to all bases in the KMC, BIK, terrace, private garage, pets allowed, available 1 Oct. 2024, Housing Approved, €2500 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-realestate.com

Otterberg:Spacious and cozy Duplex4bd, 1.5bth, House, 183sqm, BIK, laundry, pets allowed, available 4 Juli 2024, Housing Approved, €2100 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-realestate.com

Schwedelbach: Free Standing House with winter garden and Sauna near Ramstein AB, 4bd, 2bth, House, 200sqm, BIK, private garage, cats allowed, available 15 Sep. 2024, Housing Approved, €2650 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-reale state.com

Spacious Home with In-law Suite, 4bd, 2bth, House, 220sqm, BIK, liv/din, balcony/ terrace, private garage, pets allowed, available 1 Juni 2023, Housing Approved, €2600 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@premrealestate.com

3.0bd, 2.0bth, Townhouse, 160sqm, BIK, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, no pets, available 22 Aug 2024, Housing Approved, €1480 +utl, pls call Andrea @+49173 184 1185, ;

Fully refurbished farm house in Mehlingen, 3.0bd, 2.0bth, House, 117sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, no pets, available 15 Juli 2024, Housing Approved, €1950 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-reale state.com

Schwedelbach, 3bd, 2bth, House, 170sqm, BIK, liv/din, pets allowed, available 1 Juni 2024, Housing Approved, €1800 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-reale state.com

Mehlingen: Spacious Duplex - 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, Ceiling fans throughout, 3bd, 2.5bth, House, 198sqm, BIK, private garage, pets allowed, available 1 Sep. 2024, Housing Approved, €2350 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-reale state.com

modern duplex Ramstein, 196sqm, 4min to RAB main gate, 3bd, 3bth, spare room, laundry w/ washer, dryer, guest WC, liv/ din, garage+street parking, pet-friendly, fenced yard, playground, avail. Sep. 2024, Housing Approved, €2300+utl, christine.su ess@yahoo.de

New Duplex # 13 in Kaiserslautern-Erfenbach, 3bd, 2.5bth, House, 174sqm, BIK, private garage, pets allowed, available now, Housing Approved, €2500 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-realestate.com

Schoenenberg-Kuebelberg, 3bd, 1.5bth, House, 150sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/ din, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, pets allowed, available 6 Sep. 2024, Housing Approved, €1450 +utl, call 004917653831761, Schuck.Dagmar@hot mail.com

FOR RENT

Eulenbis - beautiful house with great views160 qm, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, built-in kitchen, living/dining room, additional office room, balcony, carport, pets by arrangementavailable 1 Sep. 2024, €1600 + utilitiescall Chris 017695619076, ckurz1904@aol.com

TLA / TD Y

1bd, 1bth, Apartment, 65sqm, BIK, liv, laundry, private garage, pets allowed, available 18 Okt. 2021, Housing Approved, €125 +utl, call +4915144801586, luxu rylodgingkl@yahoo.com

1bd, 1bth, Apartment, 85sqm, BIK, liv/ din, laundry, private garage, 65" 4K Smart TV, Apple TV 4K, BOSE soundbar, PlayStation 5, home gym, sauna, grill, €1 +utl, call/ whatsapp +4915170149510 hello@stayeden.com

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

1BR TLA apartment, downtown Ramstein, 5min from RAB [ref=F3], NOT FOR LONG-TERM LODGING, all included, pets allowed ; www.mytlahome.com/tla/f3 ; in quiries@mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 125sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, 85" 4K Smart TV, Apple TV 4K, BOSE soundbar, PlayStation 5, home gym, sauna, grill, private garage, USD 1+, +utl, call +4967121540466, hello@stayeden.com

2bedroom apartment, 2 bd, 1.5 bth, 113 sq meters, Obere Triftstrasse KIndsbach, 0173-3464394, michaelkappa@hotmail.de

2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 110sqm, BIK, liv/ din, balcony/terrace, no pets ; www.mytla home.com/b81c ; +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp) ; inquiries@mytlahome.com

2BR 1.5BA TLA Apt with Air-Conditioning [ref=F2], Ramstein, 5min from RAB, TDY / PCS, NOT FOR PERMANENT LODGING ; pet friendly ; www.mytlahome.com/tla/f2 ; +49 17624687550 (whatsapp) ; inquiries@ mytlahome.com

3bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 120sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, shared garage, pets allowed, available 1 Sep. 2023, Housing Approved, klincks.tlahome@ gmail.com

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

3bd, 2bth, House, 163sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, private garage, no pets, available 18 Okt. 2021, Housing Approved, €222 +utl, call +4915144801586, luxurylodgingkl@ya hoo.com

5BR 2.5BA TLA / TDY House in Ramstein, 5min from RAB [ref=L30], NOT FOR LONGTERM LODGING, all included + rental car, pets allowed ; www.mytlahome.com/tla/ l30 ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp) ; inqui ries@mytlahome.com Ramstein-Miesenbach, 5bd, 2bth, House, 150sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, dogs allowed, available 7 Sep. 2021, Housing Approved, klincks.tlahome@ gmail.com

2br, 2 bath, Multi-Family House in Ramstein, only 7min to RAB, 180sqm, BIK, liv, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, 24h home gym, pets allowed, housing approved, for more info call/WhatsApp 0173-6302904 or email teletypeman@ hotmail.com Discover Your Perfect Home Away from Home in KuselWelcome to your spacious and serene retreat! Nestled in the picturesque town of Kusel, just a short drive from Ramstein Air Base, this exclusive property offers...Versatile Use: With fourteen rooms including a hobby room, office, and laundry room, the layout can be tailored to meet individual needs.Prime Location: Situated in the quiet and scenic Trierer Str. in Kusel, close to Ramstein Air Base, it's ideal for military personnel.Please note: You can rent the garage for an additional 100 euros per month.Contact Email: info@ gaertnerei-hanns.deWhatsapp / Phone: +49 177 7910023For more details visit: www.gaertnerei-hanns.de/house-for-rentin-kusel

TLA / TD Y

Apartment Moonstone 100 sqm TLA/ TLF/TDY, Landstuhl, 2 bed, 1 bath BIK, liv/ din, laundry, private garage, +utl, call +4967121540466, hello@stay-eden.com

Best Located TLA TLF Appartment on Einsiedlerhof 1 or 2 bedrooms, 2 bd, 1.5 bth, 70 sq meters, Kaiserstrasse Kaiserslautern Germany, 59 euro or per diem rate, 01724989707, boze1@gmx.de Ask for longterm !

Brand new TLA Appartment in best location near to all Bases full furnished!, 2 bd, 1 bth, 80 sq meters, Kindsbach, Kaiserslautern, at 49 Euro, ask us for longterm rent! 01724989707, boze1@gmx.de

Brand new, ground floor, 1BR 1.5BA TLA

Apartment, 10min from RAB [REF=m211] ; Brand new, fast internet, ground floor, patio with BBQ grill, off-street parking ; www.mytlahome.com/m211 ; inquiries@ mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

Brand new, spacious 2BR 1.5BA TLA / TDY apartment, 5min from RAB [ref=W6C] ; Brand new, fast internet, spacious, under floor heating, AC, balcony with BBQ grill, off street parking ; www.mytlahome.com/ w6c ; inquiries@mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

Rodenbach, 2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 85sqm, BIK, liv, balcony/terrace, private garage, pets allowed, available 16 Juni 2024, Housing Approved, €1 +utl, call +49 156 78 212 399, info@tla-rentals.comRo denbach, 2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 85sqm, BIK, liv, balcony/terrace, private garage, pets allowed, available 16 Juni 2024, Housing Approved, €1 +utl, call +49 156 78 212 399, info@tla-rentals.com

Cosy & modernized 2BR TLA / TDY apartment within 12 min of Ramtein Air Base ; www.mytlahome.com/h12 ; inquiries@myt lahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

Cosy 2BR TLA / TDY Apartment in downtown Ramstein, 5min from RAB [ref=M4A] ; wifi, balcony with BBQ grill, off-street parking ; www.mytlahome.com/tla/m4a ; in quiries@mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

Cozy, ground floor 2BR TLA / TDY Apartment, 5min from RAB [ref=W2] ; ground floor, fast internet, patio with BBQ grill, offstreet parking (carport) ; www.mytlaho me.com/w2 ; inquiries@mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

Fully furnished TLA in Ramstein-Miesenbach, !AVAILABLE NOW!140sqm, 3bd, 2bth Apartment, Car parking, Free Internet, Price varies, mail kenanz261@ gmail.com or call (+49) 017670718808 to get informations

Landstuhl, 1bd, 1bth, Apartment, 76sqm, BIK, balcony/terrace, no pets, available 5 Apr. 2023, call 0172 6936886, in fo@prem-realestate.com

Landstuhl, 4bd, 2.5bth, Townhouse, 160sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv, laundry ; www.mytlahome.com/an30 ; call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlaho me.com

Lovely TLA Countryhouse BremerhofKaiserslautern The Bremerhof, one of the most unique residential areas in Kaiserslautern, located in a beautiful clearing in the middle of the Palatinate Forest, but with less than a 5 minutes drive to the center of K-Town.The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a living room, 1 bathroom and a romatic garden with pool which is the perfect place for days of rest and relaxation while you settle in Germany. Call 00 49 171 313 6996, info@judithkern.com

Mackenbach, 4bd, 2.5bth, TLA / TDY House, free standing, dogs allowed ; www.mytlahome.com/k10 ; inquiries@myt lahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

Modern & luxurious TLA townhouse Weilerbach, 4bd, 2bth, Townhouse, 187sqm, BIK, liv/dinrm, garden, laundry, finished basement, pets subject to approval, available 01 Dec 2023, Housing Approved, €per diem +utl, call 0170 2003862, info@premrealestate.com

Modernized 3BR 2BA Apt, 5min from RAB, only SHORT-TERM RENTALS, ground floor, pet friendly ; www.mytlahome.com/ tla/l41a ; inquiries@mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

Premium and newly built TLA in Landstuhl city, TLA Rate (per diem) 2 bd, 1.5 bth, 100 sq meters, Koenigstrasse 2, 66849 Landstuhl Germany, phone: 0170 2003862, mail: info@prem-realestate.com

TDY /TLA Rodenbach, 2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 85sqm, BIK, liv, balcony/terrace, private garage, pets allowed, available, Housing approved, call +49 156 78 212 399, in fo@tla-rentals.com

TLA /TDY Weilerbach, 4bd, 4bth, House, 227sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/ terrace, laundry, finished basement, private garage, pets allowed, available 9 Maerz 2024, Housing Approved, call +49 156 78 212 399, info@tla-rentals.com

Ramstein-Miesenbach, 2bd, 1.5bth, Ground floor Apartment, patio with BBQ grill, guest WC, liv/din, laundry, pets allowed ; www.mytlahome.com/f76 ; inqui ries@mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

Ramstein-Miesenbach, 2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 80sqm, BIK, liv, balcony/terrace, pets allowed ; www.mytlahome.com/tla/ l7 ; +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp) ; inqui ries@mytlahome.com

Ramstein-Miesenbach, 2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 90sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, shared garage, no pets, available 8 Jan. 2024, €1 +utl, call +4915170100814, hello@stay-eden.com

TLA /TDY/TLF & Car, near Panzer, Kleber, Daenner K., Kaiserslautern, 3bdr, 1.5bth, apartment/townhouse, 147sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, pets allowed, call/ WhatsAPP: +49 15678 212 399 Email: in fo@tla-rentals.com

Ramstein-Miesenbach, 2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 120sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, shared garage, no pets, available 8 Jan. 2024, call +4915170100814, hello@stay-eden.com

Ramstein-Miesenbach, 3bd, 2.5bth, Townhouse, 130sqm, BIK, guest WC, din, balcony/terrace, laundry, no pets, available 6 Jan. 2023, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlahome.com

Ramstein-Miesenbach, 4.0bd, 3bth, House, 180sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, pets allowed, available 1 Apr. 2022, Housing Approved, €1 +utl, call +49(0)17630373059, info@tla-office.com

TLA/TLF/TDY K-Town apt, boho meets contemporary-like style, fully furnished & equipped, 2bd, 1bth, kitchen, balcony, washer/dryer in unit, fireplace, per diem rate, credit card & VAT forms accepted, no fees. Contact Lilly +49 173 3647569, info@ german-aid.com

*RESERVED* US SPEC 2024 Range Rover Sport SE P360 MHEV, SUV, €79,995 (17691456). Land Rover Jaguar US Military New Sales - Hedin Automotive Retail GmbH, 2 August-Herrmann-Strasse, Kaiserslautern, 67655 Germany, 0631-3426 1266, Nick.Burton@hedinautomotive.de. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2015 Ford Focus Wagen- EU Spec, EU Spec, Diesel, Automatic, $10,495 (S-5293) Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2015 Ford Mustang V6, Coupe, Rear, 6Speed Manual, $17,499 (DE7761). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 BMW 118i, Sedan, Manual, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Ford Focus S, Sedan / Saloon, Front, Auto, $11,999 (DE7843). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

Model: Impreza Sedan 4dr Auto 2.5i Premium Special Edition Engine: 4 Cylinder Engine Transmission: 4-Speed A/T Exterior: Newport Blue Pearl Interior: Ivory *PACKAGE Special Edition pkg -..., €6,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Wuerzburg - BMW & Mini Car Dealer, Louis-Pasteur-Strasse 14, Wuerzburg, 97076 Germany, +49 (0) 931 870981021, customercare@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2015 Ford Taurus Limited, Sedan / Saloon, Front, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $12,999 (DE7742). The Used Car GuysRamstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, RamsteinMiesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Kia Sportage LX, SUV, AWD/4WD, 6Speed Shiftable Automatic, $16,399 (DE7796). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Mazda 6 Touring Sedan, US, Year: 2017 Make: Mazda Model: Mazda6 Touring Auto Engine: 4 Cylinder Engine Transmission: 6-Speed A/T Exterior: Sonic Silver Metallic Interior: Black *SAFETY Back-Up Camera Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safet..., €14,995. Bavarian Motor CarsBMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admingraf@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2015 Land Rover Evoque Pure Plus Sport, US, Air Bag, Air Conditioning, All Season Tires, Automatic, Heated Seats, Multifunction for Steering Wheel, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Power Seats, €14,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Wuerzburg - BMW & Mini Car Dealer, Louis-Pasteur-Strasse 14, Wuerzburg, 97076 Germany, +49 (0) 931 870981021, customercare@bavarian motorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2013 Hyundai TUCSON GLS, SUV, Front, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $13,499 (DE7631). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2015 Maserati Ghibli S Q4 AWD $ 35,995, Sedan, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aafgmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Toyota Corolla, US, €17,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4WD, US, Air Conditioning, All Wheel Drive, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, Keyless Entry, Navigation, Park Distance Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, €15,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara, US, Year: 2014 Make: Jeep Model: Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4dr Sahara Engine: V6 Cylinder Engine Transmission: 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC (W5A580) -inc: Tip Start, Hill Descent Control Exterior: Granite Crystal Interior: Black *SAF..., €19,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2015 Dodge Charger SXT Rallye AWD $ 24,995, Sedan, AWD/4WD, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2015 Maserati Ghibli S Q4 AWD $ 39,995, Sedan, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aafgmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2015 Volkswagen Polo Trendline $ 11,995, Coupe, Manual, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sa les@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2016 BMW 116D Advantage Automatic, Sedan, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aafgmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 VW Jetta 1.8T SEL, US, Year: 2017 Make: Volkswagen Model: Jetta SEL Engine: 1.8L in-line 4 and variable valve timing Transmission: automatic with manual mode and floor shifter Exterior: Cardinal Red Metallic Interior: Black *SAFETY Back-Up C..., €14,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMWVilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bava rianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Audi A3 2.0T quattro Premium, Sedan / Saloon, AWD/4WD, 6-Speed Double Clutch, $22,699 (DE7911). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Dodge Charger GT AWD, AWD/ 4WD, Gas, Automatic, $24,995 (S-5274). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Ford Escape Titanium 4WD, AWD/ 4WD, Gas, Automatic, $22,995 (S-5263). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Ford Mustang Convertible 2D EcoBoost Premium 2.3L I4 Tu, US, €20,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 GMC Acadia Denali, US, Year: 2018 Make: GMC Model: Acadia AWD 4dr Denali Engine: V6 Cylinder Engine Transmission: 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC Exterior: White Frost Tricoat Interior: Cocoa/ Shale *PACKAGE *Driver Alert Package II includes Lane €26,495. Bavarian Motor CarsBMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admingraf@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Honda Accord LX, Sedan / Saloon, Front, CVT, $20,999 (DE7903). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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AU TO S

2018 Jeep Compass Latitude FWD, Front, Automatic, $23,999 (805024). MAS Military

AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, pwilliam@military cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, US, *JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA

Exterior Color: Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Exterior Paint Interior Color: Black Interior Color Interior: Leather-Trimmed Seats with Sahara Logo Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine w/ ESS Tran..., €31,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - WuerzburgBMW & Mini Car Dealer, Louis-PasteurStrasse 14, Wuerzburg, 97076 Germany, +49 (0) 931 870981021, customercare@ba varianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Mazda 6 Touring, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $19,495 (US-4709). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG- EU Spec, AWD/4WD, Gas, Automatic, $31,995 (S5289). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, in fo@ramsteinusedcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4, Pickup, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $35,999 (DE7940). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Subaru Legacy Sedan 4D i Limited AWD 2.5L H4, US, Year: 2018 Make: Subaru Model: Legacy 2.5i Limited Engine: 4 Cylinder Engine Transmission: CVT Transmission Exterior: Crystal Black Silica Interior: Warm Ivory *SAFETY Back-Up Camera Outboard Front Lap And Shou..., €20,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Toyota Camry XLE, Sedan / Saloon, Front, 8-Speed Automatic w/Sequential Shift Mode, $24,999 (DE7802). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Audi A3 Sportback $ 19,995, Sedan, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aafgmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Audi A4 Prestige Quattro, AWD/ 4WD, Gas, Automatic, $30,995 (US-4728). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 BMW 318D Station Wagon $ 20,995, Station Wagon, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Dodge Durango GT AWD, US, Year: 2019 Make: Dodge Model: Durango GT AWD Engine: V6 Cylinder Engine Transmission: 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC Exterior: DB Black Clearcoat Interior: Black *INSTALLED OPTIONS *Black- Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats 2 Seat ..., €27,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Wuerzburg - BMW & Mini Car Dealer, Louis-Pasteur-Strasse 14, Wuerzburg, 97076 Germany, +49 (0) 931 870981021, customercare@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4, Pickup, Rear, 10-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $37,999 (DE7435). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4, SUV, Rear, 4WD 9-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $27,999 (DE7775). The Used Car GuysSpangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Lexus IS 350 All Wheel Drive, Sedan / Saloon, AWD/4WD, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $35,999 (DE7782). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Nissan Frontier SV, Pickup, Rear, 5Speed Automatic, $23,999 (DE7937). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslau tern@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Nissan Kicks SR FWD, Front, Automatic, $20,175 (904837). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, pwilliam@military cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Toyota Camry LE, Sedan / Saloon, Front, 8-Speed Automatic w/Sequential Shift Mode, $21,599 (DE7820). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Volkswagen Golf Comfortline, Hatchback, EU, Automatic, $21,299 (DEN7305). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Volkswagen Golf R-Line, EU, Automatic, $21,599 (DEN7888). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Audi A4 Avant $ 22,495 Hybrid, Station Wagon, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sa les@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Volkswagen Passat Comfortline, Wagon, transmission 7-speed - dualclutch transmission DSG, $21,999 (DEN7859). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Premium, Wagon, EU, 7-speed dual clutch, $22,499 (DEN7422). The Used Car GuysKaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Audi A3 Sportback, EU, transmission 7-speed - dual-clutch transmission Stronic, $21,999 (DEN7646). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Audi Q2 S-Line Miles: 37,158 $ 21,995, SUV, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sa les@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Audi Q2, EU, Automatic, $21,299 (DEN7886). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 BMW 320d Gran Turismo xDrive M Sport, EU, transmission automatic transmission - (8-speed), $24,499 (DEN7819). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 BMW 4 Series 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, Sedan / Saloon, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission, $32,999 (7054). The Used Car GuysKaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2020 DS 7 Crossback "So Chic", EU, $24,999 (DEN7791). The Used Car GuysRamstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, RamsteinMiesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2020 Ford Puma ST-Line X, EU, $22,997 (6901). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@used carguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Hyundai Sonata SE, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $18,495 (US-4720). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Toyota Corolla Comfort Hybrid, EU, Rear, Automatic, $21,999 (DEN7902). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-BoschStrasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Toyota Corolla LE $ 21,495, Sedan, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aafgmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Volkswagen Golf Sport Wagon Comfortline, Wagon, EU, Automatic, $20,799 (DEN7252). The Used Car GuysKaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Volkswagen T-ROC Style, SUV, EU, Automatic, $18,899 (DEN7346). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Audi A3 Sport, EU, Automatic, $24,999 (DEN7927). The Used Car GuysKaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 BMW 118i MSport, EU, $24,997 (DEN7833). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 BMW 118i Msport, EU, $25,999 (DEN7830). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 BMW 118i Msport, EU, Automatic, $24,997 (DEN7838). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 BMW 118i Sport Line, EU, transmission 7-speed - dual-clutch transmission with Steptronic, $23,997 (DEN7813). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 BMW 118i Sportline, transmission 7speed - dual-clutch transmission with Steptronic, $23,997 (DEN7837). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2021 BMW X1 Xdrive 28,794 Miles $ Price Coming Soon, SUV, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 BMW X1 xDrive28i, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $29,999 (DE7943). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Dodge Challenger GT, Coupe, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $30,999 (6548). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kai serslautern@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Ford Edge ST AWD, Rear, Automatic, $38,145 (104388). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)162-2145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD, US, *JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED 4X4

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2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport, SUV, Rear, Automatic, $35,997 (6718). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslau tern@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Mazda 3, EU, automatic transmission - (6-speed), $24,599 (DEN7814). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Mazda 3, EU, Automatic, $23,999 (DEN7955). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Nissan Juke Tekna, EU, Automatic, $19,999 (DEN7325). The Used Car GuysRamstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, RamsteinMiesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Peugeot 308 GTI, EU, $19,999 (DE7691). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Seat Ibiza Style, EU, transmission 7speed - dual-clutch, $19,899 (DEN7578) The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Toyota Camry LE, Sedan / Saloon, Front, 8-Speed Automatic w/Sequential Shift Mode, $26,699 (DE7947). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Audi A3 Sportback Mild Hybrid, EU, transmission 7-speed - dual-clutch transmission S-tronic, $25,999 (DEN7870). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Audi Q2 Advanced, EU, transmission 7-speed - dual-clutch transmission Stronic, $25,499 (DEN7703). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Audi Q3 Advanced, EU, 7-speed dual clutch, $27,999 (DEN7490). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Ford Mustang Ecoboost2 Door Coupe $ 31,495, Coupe, Manual, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $18,995 (US-4719). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Hyundai Palisade Limited AWD, Rear, Automatic, $42,100 (104343). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, pwilliam@military cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL 4Motion, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $33,999 (DE7963). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Volkswagen Jetta S, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $20,995 (US-4724). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Audi Q2 35 1.5 TSI Advanced, EU, Automatic, $21,999 (DEN7877). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 BMW 118i Advantage Miles: 44,463 $ 22,495, Sedan, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe M, US, €29,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMWVilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bava rianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 BMW 318i Berline Business Edition, EU, Automatic, $26,499 (DEN7892). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan, US, *BMW 330i xDrive Sedan Black Saphire CO2 package Remote engine start 19" LA wheel double sp.793I AS em.op. Steering wheel heater Sports leather steering wheel Tire with run-flat functionality Sport automat..., €33,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admingraf@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 BMW 430i Gran Coupe, US, €38,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 BMW X1, EU, transmission 7-speeddual-clutch transmission with Steptronic, $24,799 (DEN7860). The Used Car GuysRamstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, RamsteinMiesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 BMW X5 xDrive 40 I M-Sport $ 58,995, Midsize Sport Activity Vehicle, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aafgmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4x4, Pickup, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $44,999 (DE7764). The Used Car GuysSpangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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

2022 Dodge Challenger GT Blacktop $ 34,995, Coupe, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Dodge Challenger R/T V8 $ 37,995, Coupe, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sa les@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat RWD, Rear, Automatic, $71,720 (204319). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)162-2145729, JH83006@military cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Honda Civic Sport 7,779 Miles $ 26,495, Sedan, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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

2022 Hyundai Tucson SEL, Crossover, Gas, Automatic, $26,995 (US-4629). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4, AWD/4WD, Automatic, $37,795 (204371) MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)162-2145729, JH83006@military cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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

2022 Kia XCeed, EU, transmission 7speed - dual-clutch transmission DCT, $23,499 (DEN7599). The Used Car GuysSpangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Kia XCeed, EU, transmission 7speed - dual-clutch transmission DCT, $23,999 (DEN7702). The Used Car GuysRamstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, RamsteinMiesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road 4x4, Pickup, Rear, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $42,999 (DE7695). The Used Car GuysSpangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Volkswagen Passat SE, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $23,995 (US-4708) Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 AWD, Wagon, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $39,999 (DE7866). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Volkswagen Taigo, EU, transmission 7-speed - dual-clutch transmission DSG, $23,699 (DEN7707). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Volkswagen Taos SE IQ Drive Pkg. & Sunroof 4MOTION, AWD/4WD, Gas, Automatic, $24,995 (US-4685). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2023 BMW 2 Series 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, Sedan / Saloon, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $35,999 (DE7965). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslau tern@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 BMW 2 Series M235i xDrive Gran Coupe, Sedan / Saloon, AWD/4WD, 8Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission, $38,499 (DE7908). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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

2023 BMW X1 xDrive28i, SUV, AWD/4WD, 7-Speed Double Clutch, $39,999 (DE7966). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 RobertBosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@used carguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 BMW X3 xDrive30i, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission, $42,999 (DE7876). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Ford Bronco Sport AWD, SUV, AWD/ 4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $30,999 (DE7779). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Dacia Duster Expression, EU, Rear, $18,999 (DE7916). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude 4x4, AWD/4WD, Automatic, $49,875 (380508). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)162-2145729, JH83006@military cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Volkswagen Taigo "R Line", transmission 7-speed - dual-clutch transmission DSG, $25,999 (DEN7644). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

ABC IN KMC: Oktoberfest

by Staff Sgt. Megan M. Beatty 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

O’ ZAPFT IS!

When service members are notified of their selection for an overseas assignment, they may feel a sense of anticipation for various reasons, including the opportunity to travel and immerse themselves in a new culture.

This holds true for many service members in the Kaiserslautern Military Community, who may have missed the chance to experience an authentic Oktoberfest. This year marks the 189th celebration of Oktoberfest in Munich.

While the annual festival enjoys worldwide recognition, it is possible that many are unfamiliar with its history and how it has evolved into the celebrated event we know today.

Oktoberfest originates from Munich with the marriage of Ludwig I, the future king of Bavaria, and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen, Oct. 12, 1810 where celebrations lasted five days. Citizens of Munich were invited to attend the royal wedding, participate in festivities, and watch horse races.

According to the city of Munich’s website the celebration was so popular it was brought back the following year and included an

agriculture fair. Many new additions were made in following years including horse races and food and drink vendors. These vendors eventually moved to beer halls in the 20th century.

Today, Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the world pay homage to the Oktoberfest in Munich. The festival is traditionally a 16 to 17-day celebration, ending on the first Sunday in October. Since 1950, the mayor of Munich has kickedoff the festival by tapping the keg. What might be a surprising fact for visitors is that the large tents are completely newly constructed with fresh timber every year and construction starts in July!

FUN FACTS:

• When the Oktoberfest hosts move to the fairgrounds on Saturday, a total of 40 horses pull the magnificently decorated brewery wagons onto Theresienwiese during the parade. These horses are usually huge cold-blooded horses that can pull the heavy wagons with ease.

• Only beer brewed in Munich may be served at the fest and they are Augustiner, HackerPschorr, Hofbräu, Löwenbräu, Paulaner und Spaten. Locals call the fest “Wiesn,” which is derived from Theresienwiese, named after Princess Therese

who married there. Locals prefer to visit the fest from Mondays –Thursdays when it’s somewhat less crowded!

• Nobody raises their mug until the mayor says so! Since 1950, the festival has only started after the official gun salute and the mayor shouting O’ zapft is! (“It’s tapped!”) and offering the first mug to the Minister-President of the State of Bavaria. Only after that, the festival can start.

• The hairier the hat, the wealthier the wearer. During Oktoberfest, traditional visitors wear Bavarian hats (Tirolerhüte). The more tufts of goat hair on your hat, the wealthier you are considered to be.

• The beer is specially brewed for Oktoberfest and it’s extra strong. One mug of beer here is equivalent to 8 shots of Schnapps.

• There’s an on-site Red Cross tent. And it’s usually full! In 2023, at least 5,800 people needed medical attention.

• There are 14 large fest tents, the most famous one is Schottenhamel because it’s where the mayor taps the first keg. The biggest one is HofbräuFesthalle which seats almost 11,000 people.

• There is also a wine tent. Besides 15 different types of wine, there’s also champagne and sparkling

wine in the Weinzelt.

• Albert Einstein once worked there as an electrician and helped set up one of the beer tents in 1896.

• Beer mugs are popular souvenirs and guests love to take them home. But in 2023, 130,000 beer mugs were confiscated and taken back to their tent owners.

• Waiters at the fest are expected to carry ten Mass glasses (one liter each), in addition to the weight of the liquid, the glasses weigh about one kilo each, adding up to 20 kilos at once!

• Church and Oktoberfest? Sounds out of place. Well, a mass is held every first Thursday of the Oktoberfest in the Hippodrome tent.

• Kid friendly: The idea of bringing children to a massive beer festival might seem pretty far out, but the truth is that there are hundreds of children that attend the festival every year. There are ferris wheels, roller coasters, rides, carousels, games and traditional parades. And, believe it or not, there is a lost and found children office on the premises!

• Lost & Found collects around 5,000 items each year. Items include wheelchairs, baby carriages, passports, keys, crutches

and dogs! And a pair of teeth are found almost every year. Wedding rings also seem to get surprisingly loose during Oktoberfest.

• Americans are the most frequent foreign visitors, followed by Australians.

• In 2023, 7.2 million guests visited Oktoberfest, drinking 6.5 million liters (1.7 million gallons) of beer!

Oktoberfest will be held Sept. 21 to Oct. 6 this year. Members planning to attend Oktoberfest celebrations — locally or across the country — should ensure they have a plan for transportation if drinking alcohol. Local tour operators offer package tours and special trains are also available to Munich.

Members celebrating in the local area are encouraged to have a plan and use resources available like local cab companies, public transportation, a designated driver, and their immediate supervisor. Armed Forces Against Drunk Driving is available Fridays and Saturdays between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Members should call AADD at 0152-5172-3356 if their original plan falls through.

Inspired? For more information about Oktoberfest, visit www. oktoberfest.de

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Parades a’plenty

A huge parade of Oktoberfest landlords and breweries is the official prelude to the opening of the Oktoberfest. It involves about 1,000 participants, including the landlords’ families in decorated carriages, the magnificent horse-drawn drays of the Munich breweries, waitresses on decorated floats and all the beer tent bands. Starting at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sep. 21, the parade runs from SonnenstrasseSchwanthalerstrasse to the Oktoberfest grounds.

The first Sunday of Oktoberfest, the Oktoberfest Costume and Rifleman’s Parade takes place, which includes over 9,000 performers.

A varied succession of regional costume groups, “troops” in historical uniforms, marching bands, riflemen, thoroughbred horses, oxen, cows, goats, the decorated drays of the Munich breweries, floats displaying typical local traditions and historic carriages all pass by in a 7-kilometer-long procession through the streets of the city center. Ribboned trees, harvest garlands, craftsmen’s tools from bygone days, harvest produce, dancers decorated with flowers, stars and crowns, trumpeters on horseback, flag-throwers and a host of other performers transform this traditional Munich procession into a brilliant highlight on the first Sunday of the Oktoberfest.

Family attraction

Munich’s Oktoberfest is very much intended for families. There are dozens of fairground attractions such as shooting galleries, dodgem cars, merry-go-rounds, ferris wheels and high adrenaline rides. There is something for everyone, and brand new white-knuckle rides and attractions are added each year.

Plus, there are hundreds of stalls offering candy floss, gingerbread biscuits, sweets of all descriptions, tasty savory snacks and lots and lots of souvenirs.

From Monday through Friay (except holidays), from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.., the sign “Mittagswiesn” means discounts for attractions, admissions and prices.

Festival beer tents

Munich’s largest and most traditional breweries invite you to join the fun in one of a dozen or so huge festival beer tents – the most famous party tents in the world. Drink beer by the liter, or eat traditional Bavarian food such as giant pretzels with Obatzda (a Bavarian cream cheese delicacy).

Party to live music from brass bands playing traditional Bavarian schlager (party) music as well as current hits, and enjoy yourself with thousands of other people from all over the world, dancing and singing the hours away. It’s terrific fun.

You should expect to pay around €14-16 for a Mass (liter mug) of beer. And prepare to be very impressed by the servers who can carry up to five mugs in each hand!

Big Oktoberfest tents

• Augustiner

This is the only tent still serving the beer from large wooden barrels rather than from the steel ones used elsewhere. The tent seats as many as 8,500 people.

• Bräurosl (Pschorrbräu)

Not long ago Pschorr celebrated their 100th anniversary with a specially brewed beer. The tent seats 8,400 people.

• Hackerbräu

This is the only tent with a revolving stage in the middle. The tent seats 9,300.

• Hofbräu

As this is the tent tourists are most familiar with it is the one with the most international flair. Party till you drop is the order of the day here! You will even get served with a beer if you haven’t got a seat. The tent seats 9,350.

• Löwenbräu

This tent is the traditional meeting place for fans and players of 1860 Munich football club. The tent seats 8,500.

• Ochsenbraterei (Spatenbräu)

This is a must just to see the ox on a spit! Some 70 to 90 oxen are consumed during the 16 days of the fair. The tent seats 7,400.

• Winzerer Fähndl (Paulaner)

A tent with real Bavarian charm and the occasional celebrity. Players from FC Bayern Munich can sometimes be seen here. The tent seats 10,900.

Smaller Oktoberfest Tents

These slightly smaller tents are run exclusively by Munich-based publicans, all of whom are under licence to the larger breweries.

• Armbrustschützen (Paulaner)

This tent is all about hunting and visitors can sit in the themed boxes (pheasants or badgers) and admire the hunters’ trophies. The tent seats 7,430.

• Fischer-Vroni (Augustiner)

This is a small and cosy tent located right next to at the entrance which offers grilled fish as well as sander, whitefish and salmon trout. The tent seats 700.

• Festhalle Schottenhamel (Spatenbräu)

This is the oldest tent at the Oktoberfest dating way back to 1867. It is extremely popular with the younger visitors. The tent seats 10,000.

• Hippodrom (Spatenbräu)

Not long ago the Hippodrom had two reasons to celebrate: the 100th anniversary of the tent taking part in the Oktoberfest and the 50th anniversary of serving Spaten beer. The gallery is always full of celebrities from the worlds of film, sport and business. The tent seats 4,200.

• Käfer’s Wies’n-Schänke (Paulaner)

Meeting place for the rich and famous. Because of the extended licensing hours to 1 a.m. there is always a real crush to get in here after the other tents close at 11 p.m. The tent seats 2,900.

• Schützenfesthalle (Löwenbräu)

Old Bavarian specialities such as Boeff Lamotte or suckling pig are served here. The tent seats 5,442.

Note: During weekends, beer tents are often closed by noon due to overcrowding, so either reserve in advance, get in early or go during the week.

Oktoberfest food

Visitors also eat huge amounts of traditional hearty fare such as Hendl (chicken), Schweinsbraten (roast pork), Haxn (knuckle of pork), Steckerlfisch (grilled fish on a stick), Würstl (sausages) along with Brezn (Pretzel), Knödeln (potato or bread dumplings), Kaasspotzn (cheese noodles), Reiberdatschi (potato pancakes), Sauerkraut or Rotkraut (red cabbage) along with such Bavarian traditional food as Obatzda (spiced cream and butter) and Weisswurst (a white sausage).

It’s all delicious and perfect for soaking up beer and wine. Just don’t think about the calories.

Dare to Dress Up

Lederhosen (leather shorts) for men and Dirndl (traditional Bavarian dress with full skirt, apron and tight bodice) for women are practically compulsory. Well not really, but you will be the odd one out if you do not go in costume.

Dates and opening times

Oktoberfest takes place between Saturday, Sep. 21, at noon to Sunday, Oct. 6 at noon.

Drinking hours (tents)

Opening day: Noon – 11:30 p.m.

Weekdays: 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Sat, Sun & holiday: 9 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Daily closing hour: 11:30 p.m.

‘Käfers Wiesnschänke’ and ‘Weinzelt:’ open until 1 a.m., last drinks at 12:30 a.m.

Opening hours of stalls

Opening day: 9 a.m. – midnight

Mon – Thu: 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Fri: 10 a.m. – midnight

Sat: 9 a.m. – midnight Sun: 9 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Fairground attractions and sideshows

Opening day: Noon – midnight

Mon – Thu: 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Fri: 9 a.m. – midnight

Sat: 10 a.m. – midnight Sun and holidays: 9 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Getting there

Getting to Oktoberfest is best done by leaving your car at home and jumping onto Deutsche Bahn, especially as there is hardly any parking near the Wiesn (festival grounds). From the main station (Hauptbahnhof) in Munich you can then take local transport to the Wiesn.

S-Bahn:

S1 – S8 to Hackerbrücke

S7, S20 and S27 to Heimeranplatz, and then U4 or U5 to station Theresienwiese or Schwanthalerhöhe

U-Bahn:

U3 or U6 to Goetheplatz or Poccistrasse U4 or U5 to Theresienwiese or Schwanthalerhöhe

Bus:

MetroBus-Line 53 to Schwanthalerhöhe

MetroBus-Line 58 to Georg-Hirth-Platz or Goetheplatz

StadtBus-Line 131 or 132 to HansFischer-Strasse

StadtBus-Line 134 to Schwanthalerhöhe

Streetcar / Strassenbahn:

Line 18 or 19 to Holzapfelstrasse or Hermann-Lingg-Strasse

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