Kaiserslautern American - April 26, 2024

Senegalese, US Air Forces train with C-130 to strengthen partnership

Nuremberg, Bavarian jewel

Situated on the Pegnitz River and the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal, you will find the beautiful Bavarian city of Nuremberg. With a population of approximately 520,000 people, Nuremberg is the second largest Bavarian city and fourteenth largest city in Germany. Nuremberg is famous for art, gingerbread,

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Cruse, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, shows members of the Senegal air force a trauma kit in a C-130H Hercules trainer aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, April 23. Representatives from the Senegal air force toured multiple workspaces across the 86th Maintenance Squadron to learn

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Month of the Military Child: Purple up! Team Ramstein!

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father takes a picture of their child during the Purple Up! Day at Ramstein Air Base, April 17. Purple Up! Day is an annual Department of Defense Education Activity designed to highlight the importance of providing children with quality services and support — helping them succeed in the mobile military lifestyle. Photos by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro

A DJ plays music during Purple Up! Day at Ramstein Air Base, April 17. During this event, children were greeted by school staff, security forces and community members in recognition of military children for their service commitment and sacrifice.

A member assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron wears purple during the Purple Up! Day at Ramstein Air Base, April 17. During the month of April, Department of Defense personnel and families celebrate and honor military children for their service commitment and sacrifice as unsung heroes by wearing the color purple.

A member of the Kaiserslautern Military Community greets children during Purple Up! Day at Ramstein Air Base, April 17. Purple Up! Day is an annual Department of Defense Education Activity designed to highlight the importance of providing children with quality services and support — helping them succeed in the mobile military lifestyle.

Members from the community line up to greet children during Purple Up! Day at Ramstein Air Base, April 17. This event was hosted by Ramstein AB Elementary School and the 86th Security Forces Squadron in celebration of Month of the Military Child.

Morón AB hosts BTF from Dyess

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of the 496th Air Base Squadron are hosting Bomber Task Force 24-2 at Morón Air Base, Spain, beginning March 20, to help integrated training efforts between Spanish and American militaries.

Four U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft, Airmen and equipment assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, are forward deployed to Morón AB for the BTF, which provides an opportunity to build ally and partner capacity while improving effectiveness and interoperability across the European theater.

Airmen assigned to the 496th ABS are charged with providing the same level of support expected from any other wing or group. Since the 9th EBS’s arrival, the 496th ABS has aided with flight planning, airfield operations, logistical support such as lodging and meals and other installation support.

“We are resilient and quick on our feet, no matter how big of a project or mission,” said Master Sgt. Shanara Crosby, 496th ABS airfield manager. “My team is able to work through challenges and provide the support needed, regardless of any limited resources.”

Training with allied and partner nations forges the enduring and strategic relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenges.

“The BTF allows us to deploy to forward locations to integrate with local forces so we can learn local procedures, airspace, integrate with our Allies and partners and understand the operational environment better,” said Lt. Col. Ryan Stillwell, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron commander. “We integrate with our Allies and partners in the area of responsibility to practice some of the key skill sets that we would need in future conflict, to prevent that conflict and to assure our allies that we will be there for them.”

The U.S. is dedicated to security commitments to the NATO Alliance and routinely operates

the globe, remaining flexible and agile to respond to the changes in the operational environment.

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A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer, assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, takes off from Morón Air Base April 15. Morón AB supported the Bomber Task Force 24-2, which demonstrated U.S. dedication to security commitments to the NATO Alliance and the ability to remain flexible and agile to respond to the changes in the operational environment.

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer, assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, flies over Morón Air Base, Spain, during Bomber Task Force 24-2, April 15. Airmen from the 496th Air Base Squadron are providing aid with flight planning, airfield operations, logistical support such as lodging and meals and other installation support for the BTF. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Megan M. Beatty

Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers, assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, taxi before taking off at Morón Air Base, Spain, during Bomber Task Force 24-2, April 15. Four B-1Bs are forward deployed to Morón AB for Bomber Task Force 24-2 to help integrated training efforts between the Spanish and American militaries.

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Megan M. Beatty

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RENTER’S INSURANCE

WHAT IS RENTER’S INSURANCE?

A renter’s insurance policy can help protect you and your belongings from unforeseen expenses resulting from fire, smoke, water damage, windstorms, lightning, theft and/or vandalism. Military family housing and off-base residents are strongly encouraged to carry dwellers renter’s liability insurance.

WHY SHOULD I HAVE IT?

Even if you don’t think your property is of any value and in the event of an accident, having renter’s insurance could be a “eureka” moment for you and your loved ones. If you damage your home due to negligence, you may be responsible for repairs.

HOW DO I GET IT?

If you don’t have insurance for your residence, the KMC Housing Office suggests that you immediately contact an insurance company to discuss the different available coverages. Always keep in mind that, “by having renters’ insurance you’ll always have peace of mind” so, don’t become a statistic, get your renter’s insurance now!”

Upcoming Office Closures:

The KMC Housing Office and the Furnishings Management Section will be closed on May 1 due to a legal German Holiday and on May 3 due to an organizational function.

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. Monday-Friday, in building 2108. Voucher processing is by appointment only from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., MondayFriday. 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/Contact/ 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 predeath 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. Any problems making contact, please email your Acting Director, retired Chief Master Sgt. Jim Barrante at: jim.barrante@gmail.com.

RAO is in need of a new volunteer director This position is open to retirees who are interested in a dynamic opportunity to serve our KMC retiree community. Contact the RAO at 86aw/rao@us.af.mil for more information.

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Ramstein gives annual Villa Winzig Tour

Story and photos by Airman Dylan Myers 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Chief MSgt. Louis Ludwig, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, joined students from Villa Winzig, a local German kindergarten, to read during a community outreach program at Ramstein Air Base, April 18.

The program, which is coordinated by the 86th Airlift Wing Host Nation Office on a monthly basis, aims to introduce the English language to German children at an early age while simultaneously fostering stronger relations within the local community. It serves as a bridge between the base and the surrounding area, facilitating cultural exchange and mutual understanding.

Initially conceived in 2009 as an innovative means for members of Ramstein AB to engage with the community, Reading with Villa Winzig has since evolved. What began as an exclusive program has now broadened its scope to encompass two other local kindergartens, enriching the program’s impact and extending its benefits to a wider range of children within the community.

“For children and adults alike it was a great experience to ‘breathe some American air,’” said Susanne Christmann, the Villa Winzig kindergarten director. “We were welcomed warmly at every location and always treated courteously. The firefighters were very patient with the kids, and it was a great event within our existing partnership.”

Christmann highlighted the uniqueness of the reading program and early childhood English introduction in Rheinland-Pfalz. Numerous kindergartens across the country engage in a nationwide initiative to explore neighboring countries and cultures.

The kindergarten promotes learning foreign languages at a young age since some of their students also come from Russia and Turkey.

Caroline Moor, Villa Winzig kindergarten ambassador coordinator and native English speaker from the United Kingdom, expresses her opinions of the tour.

“I think it was enlightening for the children and parents, as they are learning about American holidays and traditions, to get a small taste of the American military life on base,” said Moor. “We are very grateful to everyone, organizers and participants, of this fantastic day out!”

Any active duty service member, civilians and dependents from Ramstein are encouraged to volunteer. Members who are interested in volunteering should contact the Host Nation Office at host.nations@us.af.mil.

A Villa Winzig student holds her firefighter hat during a Villa Winzig tour at Ramstein Air Base, April 18.

U.S. Air Force Chief MSgt. Ludwig, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, speaks to German children as they look at an English book during a Villa Winzig tour, Apr. 18. Ludwig read to children as part of an 86th Airlift Wing Host Nation Office community outreach program, which aims to enhance relations within the local community and introduce the English language to German children at an early age.

U.S. Air Force Chief MSgt. Louis Ludwig, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, reads a book in English to children during a Villa Winzig tour, Apr. 18. Community outreach programs like this one aim to foster stronger local bonds and introduce English to German children early through monthly volunteer sessions from the base.

German children listen to Chief MSgt. Louis Ludwig, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, at Donnelly Park, Ramstein Air Base, April. 18.

Villa Winzig students make their way to the book reading at Ramstein Air Base, April 18.

A Villa Winzig student sits in a fire truck during a base tour at Ramstein Air Base, April. 18. Children from Villa Winzig Kindergarten were given an opportunity to visit the base during the Host Nation community outreach program, which builds U.S. and German relations.

A German child goes down a slide at Donnelly Park, Ramstein Air Base, April 18. The Villa Winzig Tour gives German children the opportunity to visit the base and introduce English to German children with the intent to deepen the U.S. and German Bond.

A Villa Winzig student sits in the driver’s seat of a fire truck during a tour at Ramstein Air Base, April. 18. The Villa Winzig tour allowed Airmen to interact with local community children, promoting positive U.S. and German relations.

Baumholder’s Smith Elementary School celebrates Month of the Military Child with guest speaker Julia Furman

Story and photos by Linda Lambiotte

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

Growing up in a military family, children are often recognized as military kids, or affectionately referred to as “military BRATS” — a term likely dating back to the 1920s attributed to the British army, which stood for British Regiment Attached Traveler and was assigned to families who traveled abroad with a Soldier. Over time, the term evolved to represent military children, and was adopted in many places around the world including the United States.

April is Month of the Military Child, and Smith Elementary School took the opportunity to celebrate all its students during a MOMC Purple Up! Assembly held at the school auditorium April 15. Purple Up! Day is celebrated on April 15 to recognize some of the military’s most unsung heroes, their children. On this day everyone is encouraged to wear purple, representing all the branches of the military and showing unity with each other.

Julia Furman, the spouse of Col. Reid Furman, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz, participated in the event as the guest speaker, addressing the children and educators gathered for the occasion.

“Can I have all the first graders raise their hands please,” she said. “About 38 years ago, I was you!”

Furman attended first-grade at Smith ES in 1986, the same year

the United States initiated the recognition of military children, a program inaugurated by Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger.

“I am a military child, just like you, and for the longest time I felt uncertain about where I was from, or where my home really was,” she said.

“Later I realized that I was from everywhere,” she continued. “My dad always said that home is not defined by the place — it is defined by the people you meet and the memories you make… you cannot take your hometown with you, but you can take your memories and cherish them.”

Furman praised the students for their resiliency and for the support

they provide to their military parents and family members.

“You are military children, you are special,” she said. “Each place you move to, will shape you, and it is your job to share your unique story.”

Furman said that she wanted to make a difference in the world, so she joined the U.S. Army, where she currently serves as a lieutenant colonel.

“This entire month is dedicated to you,” Furman said. “You and I are connected through this school, and I am grateful for the opportunity, through my family’s tour here in Germany, that I got to come back to the school that helped shape who I am today — Thank you for wel-

coming me back home.”

Richard Dye, Smith ES principal, said that it is important to recognize military-connected students and their contributions to the military communities all over the world, especially overseas.

“As the child of a military member, our students serve overseas too, whether that is in Germany, Italy, Japan or Korea,” he said.

Dye said that Smith ES celebrates MOMC every year, and today marked their second MOMC special assembly.

“Our Anchored4Life student leaders take pride in participating in Purple Up! and making it meaningful every year,” he added. “We are already excited about making

next year’s event just as special.”

The assembly also served as an opportunity to recognize Ja’Wann Jackson, Smith ES counselor. He was presented with the 2023 Rising Star Award for his role in establishing the Baumholder Anchored4Life Club, a peer-to-peer club to connect youth while building change and developing resiliency skills.

Dye said that he received overwhelmingly positive feedback about this year’s event. The students loved the games, the music, and the new Purple Up! shirts they all received. He mentioned that one of the students expressed particular appreciation for Mrs. Furman’s speech, feeling that connection knowing that she too had attended Smith ES.

Tracie Thompson, 4th Grade Teacher and Anchored4Life sponsor (right), presents Smith Elementary School counselor Ja’Wann Jackson with the 2023 Rising Star Award for establishing the Baumholder A4L Club, a peer-to-peer club to connect youth while building change and resiliency skills, during a Month of the Military Child assembly held in Baumholder, April 15.

Baumholder’s Smith Elementary School children and educators attend a Month of the Military Child Purple Up Assembly held at the school auditorium April 15.

(Right) Julia Furman, the spouse of Col. Reid Furman, U.S. Army Garrison RheinlandPfalz’s commander, participated in the Month of the Military Child Purple Up Assembly held at Smith Elementary School in Baumholder, April 15, addressing the children and educators gathered for the occasion. “You are military children, you are special,” she said. “Each place you move to, will shape you, and it is your job to share your unique story.”

Unified care: A new approach for military religious professionals of diverse faiths

U.S. Air Force Capt. Vikas Kumar, 86th Operations Support Squadron aerospace physiologist, and Senior Airman Shivangi Patel, 402nd Intelligence Squadron cryptologic language analyst, speak on Hinduism practices and beliefs during a joint religious support team training hosted by 86th Airlift Wing and U.S. Army Garrison – Rheinland-Pfalz chaplains at Ramstein Air Base, April 18. Recognizing the importance of cultural sensitivity and religious inclusivity, the training aimed to equip military religious professionals with crucial knowledge on a wide range of faith traditions to effectively provide care in joint and contingency environments. Photos by

(Left) U.S. Air Force Capt. Vikas Kumar, 86th Operations Support Squadron aerospace physiologist, presents slides on Hinduism during a joint religious support team training at Ramstein Air Base, April 18. This training, hosted by 86th Airlift Wing and U.S. Army Garrison –Rheinland-Pfalz chaplains, focused on enhancing chaplains’ foundational understanding on different religions and faiths, and their ability to provide inclusive care in joint and contingency environments.

Religious support military members participate in a ramp ceremony training during a joint religious support team training at Ramstein Air Base, April 18.

Religious support military members rest their hand on a training casket to say goodbye while a chaplain prays during a simulated ramp ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, April 18. A ramp ceremony is a process by which remains of fallen military members are honorably transferred to an aircraft from a vehicle before they are airlifted home — an experience military religious professionals are often not exposed to outside of a deployment.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Grabinski, 86th Airlift Wing Headquarters Chapel noncommissioned officer in charge of chapel operations, renders a salute during a ramp ceremony training event at Ramstein Air Base, April 18.

U.S. Army Private 1st Class Elvire Nguessan, 21st Special Troops Battalion religious affairs specialist, participates in ramp ceremony training at Ramstein Air Base, April 18.

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Religious support military members gather for a group photo during a joint religious support team training at Ramstein Air Base, April 18.

In the Footsteps of Giants: Journey of military children

Story and photo by Col. Everett Lacroix 21st Theater Sustainment Command

Every year, April shines a spotlight on a special group of young heroes in our military community — our military children. This month, known as the Month of the Military Child, is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible resilience, adaptability, and unwavering spirit of these extraordinary young individuals. Having walked this path as a military child myself, and now as a parent of two military teenagers navigating this life, I’ve been on both sides of this unique experience. This article looks at the challenges and triumphs that mark the lives of military children, drawing lessons of strength, adaptability, and the power of laughter from my own family’s journey.

Life in a military family is a mosaic of hellos and goodbyes, a series of new beginnings. My son, with his quiet strength and resilience, has taught me the art of viewing each move as an opportunity rather than a setback. From navigating the challenges of settling into new communities to embracing new cultures during our overseas postings, he’s shown me that adaptability is not just about getting by but about thriving. His ability to step into the unknown, to help out without being asked, and to dive into new experiences with an open heart has been nothing short of inspiring. His journey is a reminder that embracing change with a positive mindset can transform potential obstacles into pathways of growth and discovery.

My daughter’s journey through the everchanging landscapes of military life has been a testament to the power of connections. Moving from one place to another, she has mastered the art of turning new environments into homes filled with friends and laughter. Watching her approach each new school, and now college, with a blend of optimism and bravery has been a pro-

found lesson in the importance of building relationships. Her ability to find common ground with those around her, to create bonds that withstand the test of time and distance, speaks volumes about the resilience and adaptability that military life fosters. Her story is a vivid illustration that, in a world where change is the only constant, the connections we make are our most precious anchor.

The life of a military child is punctuated by moments of uncertainty — times when a parent is deployed, leaving a void that’s felt deeply. Yet, it is within these moments that the true strength of military children comes to the forefront. My children have navigated the emotional rollercoaster of deployments with a grace that contradicts their years, supporting one another and finding strength in the face of separation. Their resilience, their ability to understand and cope with complex emotions, has not only drawn us closer as a family but has also equipped them with an emotional intelligence that will serve them well in all walks of life. Their experiences remind us that it’s not just the visible battles that shape a warrior; the unseen struggles are just as defining.

One of the most remarkable traits I’ve observed in my children is their unbreakable spirit — their ability to find joy and laughter, even when the going gets tough. Their laughter, infectious and bright, has often been the best medicine for our family during challenging times. This ability to find light in the darkest of times, to laugh and find joy in the smallest of moments, is perhaps one of the greatest lessons military life has to offer. It teaches us that no matter what challenges we may face, maintaining a sense of humor and a positive outlook can make all the difference.

As we celebrate the Month of the Military Child, let’s take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary journey of these young

U.S. Army Maj. Everett (Bud) Lacroix is warmly embraced by his two military children after an emotional return from a deployment with 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division in Aug. 2013. This deployment was Lacroix's third of five deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Lacroix currently works as the support operations officer for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command in Kaiserslautern.

heroes. Their lives, marked by unique challenges, are a testament to the strength, adaptability, and spirit that define the military community. The stories of my own children — of embracing change, building lasting connections, navigating emotional hardships, and finding joy in every situation — are but a glimpse into the incred-

ible resilience and spirit of all military children. Let us honor their journey, learn from their experiences, and carry forward their legacy of resilience, adaptability, and unbreakable joy.

In doing so, we not only celebrate these young heroes but also inspire a brighter path for all who walk in the footsteps of giants.

Retired Gen. Tod D. Wolters: A leader among leaders

Story and

by Senior Airman Jenna Bond 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force retired Gen. Tod D. Wolters, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe and U.S. European Command commander, was inducted into the Order of the Sword at Centro di Catalogazione dei Magredi in San Quirino, Italy, April 9.

The Order of the Sword recognizes leaders who have made significant contributions to the enlist-

ed corps. It is the highest honor and tribute noncommissioned officers can bestow upon an individual.

“It’s difficult to put into words just how thankful I am and I’m at a loss for words because it’s rare in one’s life that you have the opportunity to serve with a group of people who you adore, as much as you respect,” said Wolters. “You all carry the sword for good order and discipline and you’re members of the most lethal Air Force in the history of humanity.”

Wolters empowered the enlisted

corps to make decisions and drive change.

He served for 40 plus years with distinction at every level from squadron to combatant command.

The ceremony included a reading and presentation of the Order of the Sword proclamation, a ceremonial scroll signed by the attendees attesting to Wolters’ service and leadership and the bestowal of a personal sword.

The proclamation highlighted Wolters’ influential leadership, approachability and commitment to

the enlisted corps. “General Wolters is the most humble, approachable, credible leader I’ve ever had the opportunity to serve with. No single leader has done more to bolster the importance of our NCO Corps or the enlisted development across our allies and partner nations more,” said Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief. “General Wolters embodies all the ideals of the Order of the Sword: truth, justice and power rightfully used.”

The Order of the Sword tradition

originated in the early 12th century. Medieval noncommissioned officers would honor leaders and pledge loyalty by presenting them with a ceremonial sword. The sword symbolized truth, justice and righteous power. It served as a visual representation that the individual was a “leader among leaders.”

To learn more about the history of the Order of the Sword honor, visit https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/ Portals/10/AFEHRI/documents/ OrderoftheSword/Receipients.pdf

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Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe and U.S. European Command commander, poses for a photo with his guests of honor during his Order of the Sword ceremony at Centro di Catalogazione dei Magredi in San Quirino, Italy, April. 9. The Order of the Sword tradition originated in the early 12th century. The sword symbolized truth, justice and righteous power.

Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe and U.S. European Command commander, speaks during his Order of the Sword ceremony at Centro di Catalogazione dei Magredi in San Quirino, Italy, April. 9.

Ramstein AB celebrates Earth Day, new educational walking trail

Leaders from Ramstein Air Base pose for a photo during a tree planting ceremony at Ramstein AB, April 22. Earth Day events across Ramstein AB included the tree planting ceremony, Ramstein Elementary School planting trees during a nature walk, and Ramstein Intermediate School students touring the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron water supply plant. Photo by Lan Kim

Students and teachers from Ramstein Elementary School go on a nature walk at Ramstein Air Base, April 23. The walk marked the opening of a new nature trail on base and educated students on taking care of the environment. Photos by Ronald Jung

Students from Ramstein Elementary School learn about the environment while on a nature walk at Ramstein Air Base, April 23. Students learned about the role of German forest meisters and planted trees during the walk to celebrate Earth Day.

Overview map of the mile-long educational walking trail through Ramstein Air Base’s forest, starting from Michigan Avenue in the Ramstein housing area. Graphic by 86th Civil Engineer Squadron

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz commemorates Earth Day, memorializes deceased comrade

a quality that led to him and his office taking the lead on U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz’s 2024 Earth Day celebration.

Lutz Andres rarely strayed from his morning routine.

After arriving each morning at his job in the Directorate of Public Works at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Andres would pore over a garden plot he’d meticulously created and maintained on the grounds.

Teeming with colorful mums, peonies and seasonal flora, the garden’s beauty, coupled with Andres’ dedication to keeping it thriving, quickly earned him a reputation for having a green thumb —

However, on the morning the team was to pick up a pear tree sapling, the planting of which was to be the backdrop of the ceremony, Andres was nowhere to be found.

“It wasn’t like him to be late — not for this,” said Zach Eberbach, the garrison’s energy manager and a colleague of Andres. “It became clear early on that something was wrong.”

It wasn’t long before Eberbach learned what happened.

Lutz Andres was pronounced dead that day, April 17, having passed away during the night.

Pear trees have long symbolized abundance and longevity across different cultures and millennia. Andres may not have attended the garrison’s April 19 Earth Day ceremony, but the pear tree his team chose to plant during it was selected as a tribute not only to a man who worked tirelessly as a steward of the environment but whose efforts encapsulated the garrison’s commitment to a more sustainable future.

During the ceremony, Col. Reid Furman, U.S. Army Garrison RheinlandPfalz commander, thanked Andres for his toil and for planting the seeds that will eventually give root to an expanded Army culture of environmental guardianship.

“Today marks 54 years the Army has celebrated Earth Day,” he said. “In that time, the garrison has made its 29,000 acres a home worth providing for and protecting. (Andres) saw that, and we’ll continue to live and work in a way that honors his vision. By safeguarding the environment today, we can ensure cleaner land, water and air in the future.”

Indeed, the garrison is home to more than 250 threatened and endangered species on 120 Army sites, necessitating the garrison to manage 23 active soil and groundwater cleanup projects to properly support and sustain the ecosystem.

Furman continued, linking the need to protect the environment with the need to maintain readiness.

“In sustaining the environment, the Army secures the mission,” Furman explained. “It’s a crucial action in guaranteeing our installations have the infra-

structure needed for training, mobilization and deployment.”

By dedicating the newly planted pear tree to Andres, Furman also reiterated to those in attendance that it isn’t the responsibility of just one person to care for the environment, but all personnel — a promise to which one must anchor all their everyday actions, big or small, in order to keep.

“There’s a saying,” Furman said, glancing at the pear tree sapling. “‘Blessed are those who plant trees under whose shade they will never sit.’ (Andres) will never get to sit in the shade of this pear tree, but there will be those who will, and we plant this tree today for them.”

Following the ceremony, garrison employees, many of whom worked closely with Andres, took turns shoveling mounds of dirt onto the plant site. Though tearyeyed, many couldn’t help but smile, remembering a caring man who would come in early and stay late to provide for the garrison and its people. A man whom friends like Eberbach described as a “citrus fan,” often grabbing up more than the allotted oranges from the garrison’s dining facility.

“It’s hard, and we’re all pretty shaken up,” Eberbach said. “But we have each other, and we all have our own memories of (Andres), so it’s been nice to be together now and revisit those times. It’s kind of our way of memorializing him.”

Regarding the custody and continued care of Andres’ beloved garden plot, Eberbach smiled.

“We’ll all pitch in to keep it going, I’m sure of it,” he said, grinning. “Yeah, Lutz would love that.”

Story and photos by Senior Airman Christian Conrad American Forces Network Kaiserslautern

Graphic by 4LUCK/Shutterstock.com

U.S. Army Col. Reid Furman, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz commander, center, speaks to garrison employees who gathered to both celebrate Earth Day and remember the late Lutz Andres, a former garrison employee, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz, April 19. Furman emphasized that his command treats environmental stewardship as an everyday responsibility of each Department of Defense member.

Members of U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz leadership plant a tree during a ceremony at the garrison’s headquarters building, April 19. Army Earth Day exemplifies the garrison’s commitment to protect the public resources entrusted to military care and provides an opportunity to focus attention on its environmental program.

A plaque commemorating the garrison’s 54th year celebrating Earth Day stands at the site of a newlyplanted tree sapling, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz, April 19.

IMCOM-E celebrates contributions of German Bundesforst director, showcases enduring relationship

by Brady Gross U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs

U.S. Army Installation Management Command-Europe leadership and German Bundesforst colleagues alike gathered on April 12 to celebrate and honor the contributions of Gunther Brinkmann, former Senior Director at the German Federal Forestry Agency (BFA or Bundesforst).

Brinkmann was awarded the U.S. Army Meritorious Public Service Medal, an award presented to individuals who have provided exceptional support to and cooperation with the U.S. military in the conduct of their official duties. Brinkmann’s long and distinguished service with the Bundesforst began in the mid1980s and by 2005, he was leading the entire Bundesforst force in Germany. He would go on to serve as director for 18 years, retiring in July 2023. His driving force ensured the Bundesforst’s evolving mission sets were successfully supportive to the needs and operations of the U.S. Forces.

At a recognition ceremony on Clay Kaserne in Wiesbaden, IMCOM-Europe Director Tommy Mize spoke about Brinkmann’s enduring passion and commit-

ment to the work he’s been able to engage in.

“Over [your] long and distinguished career, especially the 18 1/2 years where you led the

Bundesforst Forstmeisters that you coached, taught, trained — and the culture that you’ve created within the Bundesforst — it’s a lasting legacy,” said Mize.

An important German partner and supportive agency to IMCOMEurope and U.S. Forces stationed in Germany, the Federal Agency for Real Estate Tasks (BImA) is one of the largest land-area managers in Germany. Headquartered out of

Bonn, a staff of 7,000 manages project work from various locations throughout Germany.

The BImA and Bundesforst together help manage environmental aspects of all U.S. installations and are responsible for green-facility management and nature conservation support on federal properties. They support the maintenance of landscape on Soldier training grounds, ensuring both U.S. and

German military units comprehensively look after forest and open-air areas. They also provide many U.S. members opportunities to hunt and fish on these installations while serving in Germany.

Mize spoke to Brinkmann’s expansive work at the Bundesforst and the enhancements he made to not only military training ground environments, but also recreationally, “(…) for the hunting programs that many Americans were able to come out and join, developing those relationships at an individual level — have been equally important. It has really allowed us to establish relationships that have bound us together even more than just the fact that we’re here training and serving together in our militaries.”

Visibly honored by the award and presentation, Brinkmann expressed his sincere gratitude and said he would take this award on behalf of all his colleagues at the Bundesforst. Brinkmann reflected on the evolution of the agency, and it’s shift towards a ‘service’ organization, empowering the improved management of training areas for permanent use.

“To make [a Bundesforst program] a very close partnership with the [German and U.S. military] forces — and then I get this medal today — I think this is an indication that we are on the right way [and] keep [these] close connections and partnership to the forces. And thank you very much for your support over all the years,” said Brinkmann.

Gunther Brinkmann, former Senior Director at the German Federal Forestry Agency (BFA or Bundesforst), provides remarks to guests at Clay Kaserne, Wiesbaden, April 12.

U.S. Army Installation Management-Europe leadership and German Undershorts colleagues alike gathered on Clay Kaserne, to celebrate and honor the contributions of Gunther Brinkmann, former Senior Director at the German Federal Forestry Agency (BFA or Bundesforst), Wiesbaden, April 12.

Installation Management-Europe Director, Tommy Mize, right, honoring Gunther Brinkmann, left, former Senior Director at the German Federal Forestry Agency (BFA or Bundesforst), Clay Kaserne, Wiesbaden, April 12.

64th Medical Detachment VSS hosts international K9TCCC working group in Czech Republic

U.S. Army Soldiers from left to right, U.S. Army Soldiers Sgt. Katie Knox, Animal Care Specialist with the 64th Medical Detachment Veterinarian Service Support, 30th Medical Brigade; Capt. Laura Nelson-Parr, Veterinarian, with the 64th MDVSS, 30th Med; Sgt. Alexus Leyno Animal Care Specialist with the 64th MDVSS, 30th Med; Capt. Freelie Mitchell, Veterinarian with the 64th MDVSS, 30th Med; Spc. Kacee Santos, Animal Care Specialist with the 64th MDVSS, 30th Med; and Maj. Rachel Reiter, Veterinary Preventative Medicine Officer with the Public Health Command Europe, Stuttgart Veterinary Treatment Facility, pose for a celebrate women’s history month at the K9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care in the Czech Republic on March 27. All cadre at the training were veterinarians that wanted to use their training to help teach K9 handlers from the U.S. Army and other K9 handlers from allied and partner nations. Photos by Sgt. Scott Sparks

by Capt. Misael Saldivar 21st Theater Sustainment Command

Moravská Trebová, Czech Republic — The 64th Medical Detachment Veterinarian Support Services partnered up with the Armed Forces of Czech Republic to host 21st Theater Sustainment Command veterinarians, veterinarian assistants, canine handlers and medics from multiple NATO, allied partner nations, and police organizations across Europe in a course to improve canine trauma care at Moravská Trebová Military High School, Czech Republic, from March 25-29.

The Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care course covered lifesaving combat emergency canine medical skills. It is designed for canine handlers and combat medics, but also applies to other relevant medical professionals such as veterinary personnel and human health care providers. The program is based on U.S. Department of Defense Joint Trauma System guidelines for Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care.

“We conducted a ‘crawl-walkrun’ where we introduced our

NATO allies, as well as U.S. handlers and medics, to the concept of the MARCH algorithm and PAWS; to assess a K9 casualty, respond and treat, and get them to MEDEVAC,” said Capt. Freelie Mitchel, the event lead planner. “A lot of people think that our canines aren’t that important, but they are a force multiplier. We need to be able to treat these canines just like we would our human service members.”

This course focused on developing the participants’ knowledge that will impact the survival of working dogs in real-world operations through both in-depth classroom learning, and realistic scenario driven exercises. Participants were paired up for the scenario portion to not only learn from each other, but actively improve the interoperability between the U.S. and allied and partner nation working dog communities. This mixing of nationalities is a realistic expectation of what the participants will face when conducting real-world operations in Europe and abroad.

The training reinforced realworld realism by using Diesel Dogs (the robotic training dog), which

mimics behaviors real military working dogs would exhibit. These robotic training aids are equipped with animatronic functions, such as breathing and muscle movement, and stereo output mimicking realistic canine reactions.

This in-depth training is not for the squeamish. The dogs’ injuries were often seeped in simulated blood at the point of injury adding yet another layer of realism. While this training may make some people uncomfortable, participants who already work with military working dogs know just how valuable this realism is.

“People don’t know how much blood a dog has and how little time you have to save a dog,” said Sgt. Brianna Plush, a military working dog handler from the 18th Military Police Brigade. “They are an amazing tool to use and there’s nothing like them; you can’t replicate what a dog can do.”

The Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care course is critical to maintaining proficiency across Europe since it is the only course of this nature available to the Working Dog community within the theater.

“Here in this theater, we really focus on interoperability with our allies. A lot of our deployments we’re out there with other NATO nations and as some of the most prominent veterinarians in this region, we’re often times providing care to the working dogs no matter what nation they’re from,” said Capt. Laura Nelson-Parr, the 64th Medical Detachment VSS officer in charge.

At the end of the course, every participant who passed their handson and written exams was present-

ed with certificates of completion, ensuring their efforts and proficiencies were justly documented. There was also a special memento included in this iteration of the international K9TCCC, as the Moravská Trebová Military High School commander, Col. Milan Kalina, presented each participant and cadre a miniature 3D-printed MWD model as a symbol of the growing multinational partnerships within the MWD and veterinarian professions.

Sgt. Brianna Plush, 131st Military Working Dog Detachment, 18th Military Police Battalion, K9 Handler, uses her watch and hand to figure out the heart rate of the simulated MWD during the K9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care in the Czech Republic, March 27. Checking the heart is critical to gauging the severity of injuries such as searching for shock, blood loss, response to pain and guiding treatment.

Earth Day highlights DOD’s efforts to support mission, people, environment

by David Vergun Department of Defense News

The Defense Department strives to support readiness, resilience, people and the environment in everything it does, said the assistant secretary of defense for energy, installations and environment, who today spoke about environmental issues in advance of the upcoming Earth Day observance on Monday.

Visiting Earth Day exhibits at the Pentagon, Brendan Owens said mission readiness is predicated on having access to land for troops to train, along with the need to protect the environment.

DOD and service organizations had many exhibits on display at the Pentagon.

J. Kevin Hiers, research conservation program manager, said DOD’s Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program support the department’s environmental, resilience, installation energy and water research programs. They do this by harnessing the latest science and technology to improve DOD’s environmental performance, reduce costs and enhance mission capabilities, Hiers said.

In addition, the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program enhances DOD mission readiness by engaging in long-term, cooperative agreements with state and local governments and conservation organizations that improve installation resilience, promote compatible land use, and preserve important habitats and natural resources, said Jaime Simon, the program’s director for external affairs and communications.

The Natural Resources Program provides policy, guidance and oversight for management of natural resources on nearly 27 million acres of military land, air and water resourc -

es owned or operated by DOD, according to representatives at the exhibit.

Moreover, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has performs a wide range of activities in support of its environmental missions, said Jenn Miller, a public affairs offi -

cer with USACE. These activities include:

• Delivering clean and renewable energy sources and reducing carbon emissions and waste.

• Designing and building projects to last and perform under reasonable future conditions.

• Cleaning up sites degraded by historic activities and minimizing the environmental impacts of future activities.

• Planning ecosystem restoration projects and sustainably managing public and private land and water.

Miller noted that more than 10 percent of USACE’s workforce specializes in environmental disciplines, working alongside the rest of its diverse team to shape a sustainable future for present and upcoming generations. Over 760 million tons of civilian and military cargo each year move on inland waterways maintained by USACE. USACE also maintains 4,800 recreation sites; 7,800 miles of trails; and 92,000 campsites. Currently, USACE is modernizing over 50 Army barracks, as well.

The Defense Logistics Agency offers acquisition support for facility energy requirements — such as natural gas, electric and clean energy — with the goal of saving energy and improving performance, as well as meeting the administration’s climate change goals, said Jacob H. Vigil, a contracting officer with the agency.

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment Brendan Owens tours the 2024 Pentagon Earth Day exhibits at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., April 17.

Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza

Photo by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

NCAA, USU: 10 years of sports-related concussion studies partnership

by Janet A. Aker Military Health System Communications

The number one cause of concussions for military service academy cadets and midshipmen in comparison to National Collegiate Athletic Association student-athletes is football, according to the NCAA-Department of Defense Concussion Assessment, Research and Education Consortium.

Football accounts for more than half of all sports-related concussions, known as mild traumatic brain injury, and the sport has the highest incidence rate.

Girls’ soccer accounts for the most concussions among women’s sports and has the secondhighest incidence rate overall.

The NCAA has partnered with the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland, since 2014 to synergize the efforts of the CARE Consortium with the Service Academy Longitudinal mTBI Outcomes Study. This has allowed the research group to track the number and incidence of concussion in college athletes, including those enrolled in the U.S Army Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy; the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

“The Uniformed Services University remains privileged to be part of the CARE Consortium, the largest study of its kind to examine the longitudinal effects on brain health of mild traumatic brain injury, known as concussion, and repetitive head impact exposure,” said Dr. Paul Pasquina, chair of the department of physical medicine & rehabilitation at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, and chief of the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

He is one of four lead principal Investigators in the CARE Consortium.

“The level of ‘team science’ we have witnessed in collecting and analyzing this massive dataset has been inspiring,” Pasquina said. “While we are proud of the discoveries that have been made to date, we remain committed and poised to advance our knowledge to improve the care of those who are affected by brain injury, particularly those in uniform.”

CARE and the CARE-SALTOS Integration study have enrolled more than 53,000 cadets, midshipmen, and NCAA student-athletes from more than 30 different colleges, universities, and military service academies. These enrollees have participated in nearly 100 different sports, various recreational activities, and a variety of different military training activities across the services that have exposed many to repetitive head impact or concussion. To date, there have been more than 5,500 participants in the study who have sustained a sports-related concussion. This is the world’s largest study on sports-related concussion.

CARE-SALTOS Integrated Study

Building on its success, CARE and SALTOS have integrated their research objectives into the CSI study, which was funded to follow enrollees after graduation from their respective university or service academy to allow the researchers to examine the intermediate and long-term effects of concussion and repetitive head impact exposure on brain health.

Former CARE study participants who have graduated or left their undergraduate programs are participating in remote, online surveys, in-person assessments, or merging of their CARE-SALTOS data with their electronic health records.

The CARE website states the CSI study will continue the strategic partnership to develop prototypes and create best models to predict a person’s risk of developing long-term neurological health problems associated with concussion/mTBI and head impact exposure. This step is critical in preventing the long-term effects of repetitive brain injury in warfighters, athletes, and other individuals at highest risk, the website says.

Warfighters benefit, not just athletes

The CSI Consortium is an unprecedented opportunity to advance concussion science in every at-risk population, according to the website.

To that end, the study has added a new group of enlisted military personnel with high blast-exposure risk to study differences that might exist between this population and those already recruited for the study, including civilian and military students. This will address key gaps in brain injury science and directly align with the priorities of the DOD Warfighter Brain Health Initiative and Defense Health Agency TBI-related objectives, according to the Consortium website.

Results from the CSI study will have direct impact on current assessment, diagnosis, and management of concussion in military service members and athletes, according to the Consortium website. The decade-long partnership has yielded evidence on the natural history of clinical and neurobiological recovery after acute concussion, as well as identifying which factors are most strongly associated with recovery, the website says.

Also explored has been the risks for bad outcomes in academy members and NCAA studentathletes, according to the website.

Post-exposure may be more important than pre-injury assessments

While recruitment continues on military

installations, there have been several findings within the NCAA cohort that are directly translatable to the military population, said Valerie Trabosh DiVito, DHA TBI research portfolio manager, and civilian deputy director, Military Operational Medicine Research Program for the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command at Fort Detrick, Maryland. DiVito holds doctorates in biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology with post-doctoral training in neuroscience and TBI using animal models.

Socioeconomic status, thinking, and the ability to balance oneself were part of preinjury assessments, yet the predictability of these assessments was not significant, according to DiVito.

In the military, “similar inferences could be made perhaps indicating that the focus should not be on pre-injury screening and targeting but rather post-exposure assessment,” DiVito said.

She also cited several peer-reviewed studies that “support the assumption that concussion presents differently in each patient and better assessment could inform individualized management strategies.”

Additionally, the CARE Consortium has produced preliminary data on concussion recovery as it relates to race, sex, and socioeconomic status, which all have correlates in the military population and “should be the focus of future research considerations,” she added.

Return-to-duty timelines and other lessons learned

“While return-to-play and return-to-duty are not alike in all situations, there are core similarities that suggest findings in a studentathlete population could inform return-to-duty protocols in military operations,” DiVito said.

For example, concussion protocol for returnto-duty, return-to-learning, and return-to-play are used at the military academies, on the battleground, and in training. These protocols provide improved tools to predict recovery time and the long-term prognosis after concussion or repetitive head impact exposure.

A late 2023 publication from the CARE Consortium “provided evidence that return-toactivity protocols could be implemented more effectively based on post-injury symptomatol-

ogy. Incorporating this information into military development efforts could aid in more efficient return-to-duty assessments and guidelines resulting in fewer lost duty days,” DiVito observed.

A “key deliverable from the research will be the ability to more precisely determine the diagnostic and prognostic applications of fluid and imaging biomarkers for concussion,” according to the CSI study mandate.

In the latter part of the CSI study, the Consortium will look at magnetic resonance imaging and biomarker identification and validation. “Combining knowledge from cognitive and physical assessments with that of imaging and biomarker assessment could produce incredible power to manage concussion recovery on an individual basis with effective results” DiVito predicted.

“As the level of evidence builds for these protocols, the military can shift its focus to phased implementation to ensure that the return on investment over the current standard of care is indeed positive and that service members continue to receive high-quality care after injury while optimizing brain health holistically over a service member’s career continuing through veteran care,” she said.

There have been advances made since the Consortium’s establishment. These include:

• History of multiple concussions is associated with longer recovery time after subsequent injury, as well as an increased burden in chronic post-concussive and psychological health symptoms.

• Acute changes in brain structure, function, and neurobiology are detectable on advanced imaging and protein-related biomarkers after concussion, persist beyond the window of observed clinical recovery, and remain evident at least six months after injury.

• Changes in brain structure and neurobiology are associated with repetitive head impact exposure, even in the absence of a diagnosed concussion.

• There are two biomechanical pathways to concussion — magnitude of a single impact and cumulative head impact exposure prior to injury.

• Evidence exists for individual differences in concussion threshold and individual variation in recovery.

• Recovery trajectory after concussion is associated with post-injury level of TBIassociated protein-related biomarkers.

• Widespread implementation of modern concussion management practices is associated with reduced risk of repeat concussion.

Collaboration with partners

The Consortium is expanding with the addition of other DOD partners, Pasquina said. These include the National Intrepid Center of Excellence for TBI at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the Defense Intrepid Network for TBI and Brain Health Intrepid Spirit Centers at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, Fort Cavazos, Texas, and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, as well as the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, which trains joint service member students.

Boise State University’s football team took on the U.S. Air Force Academy’s team at Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho, on Nov. 24, 2023. Concussions in student-athletes and service academy athletes are being studied by the NCAA-DOD CARE Consortium, now in its 10th year. Photo by Staff Sergeant Joseph Morgan

496 ABS projects airpower from Morón

496 ABS FSF taking care of Team Morón

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alberto Mosqueda, 496th Air Base Squadron Services Flight contingency lodging noncommissioned officer in charge,

Kirsten Loutzenhiser, 496th ABS sexual assault response coordinator, during a newcomers brief at Morón Air Base, Spain, April 16. Loutzenhiser is the first permanent party SARC to be stationed at Morón AB.

introduces

Photos by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty

Spanish and U.S. Air Force contractors inspect a treadmill at Morón Air Base, Spain, April 16. Fitness center employees perform regular inspections of equipment and facilities, and meet weekly to review safety needs or suggest improvements to keep Morón’s facilities held to the highest standard for the community.

(Right) U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Curry, 496th Air Base Squadron commander, greets new Airmen at a newcomers brief at Morón Air Base, Spain, April 16. Curry welcomed the Airmen and expressed his pride in the supportive community that Morón AB has built for its members.

Members of the 496th Air Base Squadron Contracting Flight pose for a group photo at Morón Air Base, Spain, April 12. The flight includes three Spanish local nationals, who provide continuity and translations when needed for the U.S. members.

Photos by Tech. Sgt. Megan M. Beatty

(Right) U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Malachi Savage, 496th Air Base Squadron base operations support contracting officer, logs into a contract management system at Morón Air Base, Spain, April 12. The flight provides support for approximately 300 contractors on base and multiple projects to enhance the readiness and quality of life for 496th ABS members.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Malachi Savage, 496th Air Base Squadron base operations support contracting officer, reviews a contract at Morón Air Base, Spain, April 12. The contracting flight is currently coordinating contracts to improve multiple quality of life facilities across the base such as Club Andaluz, the gym and base power plant.

Keeping Morón AB connected

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mark Joseph Munoz, 422nd Communications Squadron network technician, and Senior Airman Anthony Alache-Prophete, 496th Air Base Squadron cyber operation technician, use a drill to remove a switch from a building scheduled to be demolished at Morón Air Base, April 11. The 496th ABS Communications Flight rebuilt the entire Morón AB communications network in September 2023 to provide a faster, more secure infrastructure during a network realignment project.

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Photos by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty

(Left) U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mark Joseph Munoz, 422nd Communications Squadron network technician, removes screws holding a switch in place at Morón Air Base, April 11. Communications play a vital role in network operations supporting Morón AB’s mission to provide expeditionary combat support while assuring the finest quality of life for Team Morón and transitioning forces.

(Right) U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Alache-Prophete, 496th Air Base Squadron cyber operation technician, monitors data in a server room at Morón Air Base, April 12. The communications flight plays a critical role in base-wide network functions, directly impacting the ability of Morón AB to support missions such as the Bomber Task Force 24-2.

ABC IN KMC: Walpurgisnacht — Witches’ Night

by Jannik Ehler 86th Airlift Wing Host Nation Office

The night of April 30 to May 1 is known as “Walpurgisnacht,” so beware the “witches” are out there.

It is not considered an official holiday but is still a noteworthy event for reasons that will become clear in a second.

Kids love the evening which is often simply called “Hexennacht” (witches’ night). You can think of it as a mix between Halloween and April Fools. A big part of the “holiday” is playing pranks on unsuspecting people. Usually this is limited to minor nuisances like spraying shaving cream on door handles and wrapping lamp posts in toilet paper.

On occasion some people might overdo it with the pranks. Just to be on the

In German folklore Walpurgisnacht is heavily linked to witchcraft and the supernatural. It is said that witches chose this day to dance on the peaks of hills and plague the populace by causing mischief.

safe side, do not leave items out in your front yard as people might carry them off. If you own a garage, park your car inside to avoid cleaning up shaving cream in the morning or decorative toilet paper on the antenna or mirrors.

Sometimes kids will drape toilet paper across a street and demand a toll. Of course, you are not required to pay it, but just a few cents will spare you the

pleading and the puppy eyes.

German Labor Day — “Tag der Arbeit” May 1

“Tag der Arbeit,” usually simply referred to as “Maifeiertag” (May holiday), has its origins in the labor union movements of the late 1880’s. Just like American Labor Day, the day is now used to celebrate the achievements of workers past and present.

The first day of May is also used to celebrate spring. Traditionally communities will erect large, heavily decorated poles

called “Maibaum” (May tree) and light public bonfires. The festivities are often accompanied with songs and dancing. You might read a sign “Tanz in den Mai,” inviting you to a dance event. In some communities, young men (and women) will guard the Maibaum, have a jolly time doing so or will try to steal the tree in the neighboring village.

As with all federal holidays, stores and public offices will be closed on Labor Day, which is on a Wednesday this year.

Graphic by Julia Zova/Shutterstock.com

UNTERWEGS

MAY DAY/WITCHES NIGHT

APRIL 30/MAY 1, GERMANY-WIDE NATIONAL HOLIDAY

Wednesday, May 1 is a national holiday with all public offices and stores closed. The night before (April 30) is also known as “witches’ night” where children go around playing tricks and “decorating” yards. Be sure to secure any loose items that could be taken away. Some villages put up a Maibaum, a decorated tree guarded by villagers, light a bonfire and hold dance events. Watch for signs/posters in your neighborhood. Also see ABC in KMC on the previous page.

TAG DER OFFENEN TÜR POLIZEIINSPEKTION (OPEN HOUSE)

APRIL 28, 10 A.M.-5 P.M., BAHNSTRRASSE 54, LANDSTUHL

Have you ever wondered what a typical police inspection in Germany is like? Now is your chance to peek behind the scenes at the open house and learn about the responsibilities and of duties of the German Polizei and “friend and helpers.” Apart from visiting the police station, there will be a Polizei puppet theater and face painting for kids, static displays of an electric police car, a motorcycle and a helicopter, and police working dogs. Further highlights are the DUI/DWI and vehicle rollover simulators. U.S. police and firefighters will also demonstrate their skills and there will be food and drinks. A great opportunity to meet the Polizei without ending up behind bars!

HIWWE WIE DRIWWE – THE ROOTS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH

APRIL 26/MAY 6 IN KMC MOVIE THEATERS

Two filmmakers from the Palatinate region in Southwest Germany looked for them and found them — around 400.000 people live there and not only speak an old form of the Palatine dialect, Pennsylvania Dutch, but also follow other Palatine habits such as eating pig stomach or hunting Elwetritsche. The documentary explores traditions of Palatine culture “hiwwe wie driwwe”, here in Germany and there in the USA. About 300 years ago many people from the Palatinate region fled from political persecution as well as for economic reasons to the USA and settled mainly in and around Pennsylvania. They brought their language and culture to the “New World.” A second part of the successful documentary (with English subtitles) will be presented in the following movies theaters: City Cinema KL April 26 and Provinzkino Enkenbach May 6. Producer Benjamin Wagener will be present to meet and greet those interested at both presentations.

OPEN AIR SERVICE WITH MOTORCYCLE BLESSING

APRIL 27, 10:30 A.M.-7 P.M., RK-HEIM/STEINBRUCH, HÜTSCHENHAUSEN

The Reservist Association Westpfalz are organizing a field service with a German style barbecue, drinks, and coffee and cake in the afternoon. During the service motorcycles and their riders will be blessed. The event is also under the motto “We who served” and U.S. veterans, active-duty members and families are invited to attend, whether biker or not. The field service will start at 1:30 p.m. For more information write to contact@wewhoserved.eu.

GARTENMARKT

APRIL 28, 10 A.M.-6 P.M., ABTEIKIRCHE PLAZA, OTTERBERG

Sixty-four vendors will present plants and flowers for garden lovers, handcrafted items out of clay, wood, stone, metal, textile and paper. There will be an information booth about wild bees, culinary delights, a children’s program and the monastery herb and flower garden (behind the church) will be open for visitors. There will be an organ concert at 12.30 a.m., the Blue Light Band Band of the Polizei Presidium Ludwigshafen will perform at 4 p.m., and Günther Mannweiler will entertain visitors with music in the historic district.

STREET FOOD FESTIVAL/TRADE MARKET

APRIL 26-28, CITY CENTER, LANDSTUHL

Enjoy a weekend with your favorites foods and try something new. There will be food trucks with American, German, Mexican favorites, and sweet and hearty desserts to go along with them. Let your mouth water as your meal is freshly prepared right on the spot! On April 27 and 28 there will also be a trade market at Stadthalle and stores will be open for Sunday shopping from 1-6 p.m.

MAIMARKT MIT WEINDORF

(MAY MARKET WITH WINE VILLAGE)

APRIL 27-MAY 6, ALTER MESSPLATZ, LANDAU

The May market has a long tradition in the city in the Südpfalz region. The popular Volksfest draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. It is a mixture of “Landauer Weindorf,” carnival with rides, the “Fressgasse” (food strip) and the unique handcraft and antique market. For more information, visit www.landau.de.

TRIER WALKING TOUR

STARTING APRIL 27 TO FALL, 1 P.M., TOURIST INFO/PORTA NIGRA, TRIER

While at the Dreikönigenhaus (House of the Three Magi), Judengasse (Jews’ Alley) and Hauptmarkt, you’ll experience the fascinating time of the Middle Ages, when defensive citizens used architectural tricks to try and protect their goods and chattels, St Peter became the city’s patron saint, and self-assured citizens fought the bishop for imperial immediacy. And finally, you will be immersed in the baroque magnificence of the modern age at the Domfreihof and Kurfürstliches Palais (Electoral Palace). The city also offers Virtual Reality and other themed tours throughout the year. For more information, visit https:// www.trier-info.de/en/public-tours/city-walking-tour.

GIEH ROFF OFF DAT HÄISJE (CULINARY HIKE)

APRIL 28, ZELL/MOSEL

Enjoy a culinary hike along the Moselle River and enjoy grand views over the valley and vineyards. For more information, starting point and parking, visit www.stadt-zell-mosel.de.

RAMSTEIN CHAPEL PROGRAMS

86 AW/HC, Unit 3210, APO

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 afterwards 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-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 Tue

Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC)

(except July & Aug)

Bible Study: North Chapel, 9 a.m., Tue

Catholic Religious Education (RE)

(except June, July & Aug)

Kindergarten-7th

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

Confirmation Class North Chapel: 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

Early Morning Seminary/Scripture Study for High School aged students

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

Vogelweh School: Vogelweh Chapel, 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 & 3rd, Fri Jewish

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Shabbat: South Chapel, 6 p.m., Fri

Sabbath Kiddush & Lunch: 1 p.m.; RSVP and request location by COB Wed*

Saturday Torah Study: 7 p.m.

— request location & Zoom link

Sunday Hebrew School & B’nei Mitzvah Study

— request location and Zoom link

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

Protestant

Contemporary North Chapel, 11 a.m., Sun

Facebook.com/ramsteincontemporaryservice

(Deaf & Hard of Hearing Ministry ASL interpreter available)

Children’s Church: North Chapel Annex, Ages 5 and up

(Children are dismissed during service to attend)

Gospel: Vogelweh Chapel, 11 a.m., Sun

Facebook.com/VogelwehGospelService/

Children’s Church registration begins at 10:45 a.m.

Children’s Church: Vogelweh Chapel, Pre-K to 12th, Sun

Traditional: South Chapel, 9:30 a.m., Sun Facebook.com/ramsteinprotestanttraditionalservice Seventh-day Adventist

Worship service: North Chapel, 11 a.m., Sat

Bible Study: North Chapel, 10 a.m., Sat PMOC

Bible Study: South Chapel, 11:45 a.m., Wed

PWOC

Bible Study: Vogelweh Chapel, 6 p.m., Mon

Bible Study: South Chapel, 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 6 p.m., Tue

Bible Study: Vogelweh Chapel, 9:30 a.m., Thu

Protestant Youth of the Chapel (Middle & High School)

Grds 6-8: North Chapel, 3:30-5 p.m., Tue

Grds 9-12: North Chapel, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tue

Grds 6-12: Vogelweh Chapel, TBA

Officer Christian Fellowship

North Chapel Conference room, 6:45-8:45 p.m., Thu

Awana (Sep-May)

North Chapel, 2-3:30 p.m., Sun

USAG

RHEINLAND-PFALZ

Daenner Chapel (Bldg 3150)

(DSN) 541-2105, (Civ) 0611-143-541-2105

Rock Chapel (Bldg 8308)

Rheinland Chapel (Bldg 8249) (DSN) 531-3170, (Civ) 0611-143-531-3170

Pulaski Chapel (Bldg 2869)

LRMC/Hilltop Chapel (Bldg 3773) (DSN) 590-5713, (Civ) 06371-9464-5713 Catholic Services

Kaiserslautern Military Community

Daenner Chapel 11:30 a.m., Sun

LRMC Chapel 12 p.m., Tue, Wed, Fri

Confessions: On request

Facebook: The Landstuhl and Daenner Catholic Community

Baumholder

Rheinland Chapel 9 a.m., Sun

Rheinland Chapel 12 p.m., Tue-Thu

Confession: On request

Facebook: The Rheinland Chapel Baumholder St.

Michael’s Catholic Parish Protestant Services

Kaiserslautern Military Community Chapel Next, Daenner Chapel 9:30 a.m., Sun

Facebook: Chapel Next at Daenner Kaserne Traditional Protestant Service, LRMC Chapel 10:30 a.m., Sun

Baumholder

Contemporary Service, Rock Chapel 10 a.m., Sun

Facebook: Baumholder Rock Chapel Protestant Women of the Chapel

Kaiserslautern PWOC, Pulaski Chapel 10 a.m., Wed

pwocatkaiserslautern@gmail.com

Facebook: PWOC at Kaiserslautern

Baumholder PWOC, Rock Chapel 9:30-11 a.m., Tue & 6:30-8 p.m., Wed

pwoc.baumholder.ontherock@gmail.com

Facebook: PWOC Baumholder Islamic Services

Daenner Chapel 1:15 p.m., Fri

LRMC Chapel 1:15 p.m., Fri

Rock Chapel 12 p.m., Fri

Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 10:30 a.m., Sun., Im Gewerbegebiet 8, Baumholder Call 0176-18300869 for more information.

Club Beyond Weekly Clubs and Bible Studies for Middle School and High School students.

KMC: kaiserslautern@clubbeyond.org

Baumholder: baumholder@clubbeyond.org

Ramstein: ramstein@clubbeyond.org

Facebook: Club Beyond at KTown

Club Beyond at Baumholder

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2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Style Plus, EU, $23,999 (DEN7311). The Used Car GuysKaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar

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2021 Honda Pilot EX-L AWD, SUV, AWD/ 4WD, 9-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $33,999 (DE7534). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2020 Toyota Corolla Touring Sport Business +, EU, Automatic, $21,999 (DEN7407). 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!

2020 Volkswagen Golf GTE, EU, $24,699 (DEN7464). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2021 Kia Ceed Hybrid, EU, 6-speed dual clutch, $23,999 (DEN7493). 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 Nissan Juke Tekna, EU, Automatic, $22,999 (DEN7325). 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 Skoda Octavia Style Automatic, Wagon, EU, Front, Automatic, $22,999 (DEN7367). 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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2020 MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, Hatchback, Front, 7-Speed Double Clutch, $23,999 (DE7441). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI, Hatchback, Front, 7-Speed Double Clutch, $26,499 (DE7607). 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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sausages, toys and its famous Christmas Markets. But this old town has so much more to offer, like the towering imperial castle, Gothic churches, beautiful old houses, and rich history.

The Imperial Castle

High above the city of Nuremberg, you will find one of the Middle Age’s most important fortified imperial palaces of the Old Holy Roman Empire. As the town and castle were frequently visited by rulers, the court assemblies of the Imperial Diets were held here. What we mainly see today of the palace is the extended complex built by Hohenstaufens and their successors over the previous buildings built from the time of the Salians.

Due to bombing during WWII, the castle was mainly left in ruins; however, it was fortunate that the Romanesque and late Gothic sections were virtually unscathed. Immediately after the war, the castle was rebuilt almost exactly as it was before. The chapel, built around 1200, is one of the oldest remaining parts of the castle. Additionally, you will find late medieval and Renaissance paneling in some of the residential and state rooms.

Albrecht Dürer’s House

This five-story half-timbered house was built in 1420 and was the home of one of the most famous German painters, Albrecht Dürer, from 1509 to 1528. This house is also only one of a few surviving houses of 16th century artists in Europe. Though the living areas, kitchens and a large workshop have been reconstructed, the rooms today depict the history of the house while creating an authentic atmosphere.

Dürer’s House has been a museum since 1871, exhibiting the artist’s life and work. Inside you will find valuable copies of the artist’s paintings and other treasures. Audio guided tours are available in English and several other languages.

Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds

In the southern district of Nuremberg are the unfinished remains of the buildings of the Congress Hall of the former Nazi party rallies. The eleven-square-kilometer area was supposed to be the backdrop for the Nazi party rallies to demonstrate the party’s power. The buildings were designed to house 50,000 spectators. The 1,300 square-meter permanent exhibition, the “Fascination and Terror,” looks at the causes, connections and consequences of the Nazi Germany reign of terror. The topics at the center focus on the direct link to Nuremberg with the nineteen exhibition areas structured in chronological order on the following: the history of the rallies, the buildings, the 1935 Nuremberg Racial Laws, the Nuremberg Trials and the difficulties of dealing with the National Socialists’ architectural heritage after 1945. Additionally, the Education Forum at the grounds offers educational opportunities for all age groups on different topics.

Germanisches Nationalmuseum and the Way of Human Rights

Founded in 1852, this is Germany’s largest museum of cultural history. It has a large collection of about 1.2 million items related to German culture and art from prehistoric to present times. It hosts works by Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt and Veit Stoß. Other highlights include the oldest European tapestry, called the Cloth of St. Gereon, which dates

back to the early 11th century; the earliest surviving terrestrial globe; the world’s first pocket watch; and Europe’s largest collection of historical musical instruments.

As a way to shake off the stigma of its Nazi-era, a monumental outdoor sculpture called the Way of Human Rights was erected in 1993 on a site located between the new and old buildings of the museum. In 1988 a design competition was held by the museum in which the Israeli artist Dani Karavan was selected as the winner. The sculpture is made of a gate, 27 round white concrete pillars (8 meters high), two pillars buried in the ground showing only a round plate and a columnar oak. One article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was engraved in each pillar in German and another language.

Gothic Churches

Take a walk about in one of several medieval churches including St. Sebaldus Church, Frauenkirche and St. Lorenz. St. Sebaldus is the oldest and the most important church of the city. The construction of this Lutheran church began in 1225 and was completed by 1273-75. It was restored after receiving major damage during WWII. The Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) was built by Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor between 1352-1362. The church possesses numerous works of art from the Middle Ages and a mechanical clock that commemorates the Golden Bull of 1356 as well as sculptures and monuments. St. Lorenz Church (Church of St. Lawrence) is a prominent Evangelical Lutheran Church that was built around 1400. It is architecturally amazing with incredible acoustics. It was also badly damaged during the war but later was restored. If you are lucky, you can hear beautiful music played on one of the three church organs.

Lochgefängnisse (Medieval Dungeons)

Found in the Old Town Hall’s cellar vaults, the prison dungeons were used in the Middle Ages (14th century) for prisoners awaiting trial or in custody until their execution. There were twelve 2 x 2 cells that contained a bed, bench, a board as a table and a heating basin in the window. A specially marked cell was used for certain crimes such as arson and slander. Additionally, the so-called chapel of the dungeon served as torture chamber to extract confessions.

Historische Felsengänge (Historic Rock-Cut Cellars)

The extensive underground passageways, cellar vaults, water conduits and the renaissance fortifications have been hidden under the streets of Nuremberg for centuries. In the bedrock of the castle hills, the subterranean cellars were used as early as 1380 to store red beer. Even today the Hausbrauerei Altstadthof brewery still uses a small part of the cellar to store specialty beers and beer schnaps. It is also worth noting that many people used the cellars to find shelter from air raids during World War II. There are tours (also in English) of the medieval cellar including one specifically for kids ages four to 10.

Getting there

Nuremberg is just under a three hour drive from Kaiserslautern via the A6, approximately two and half hours from Wiesbaden via the A3 and just over two hours from Stuttgart via the A6. By train, Nuremberg is approximately two hours from Stuttgart, three hours from Wiesbaden and four and half hours from Kaiserslautern.

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Red Pin Bowling

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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.

Bring Your Own Board Game at Strikers Bowling Center

The Pinsetters’ Pub has Bring Your Own Board Game every Friday at 5 p.m. until closing. This is a free event and preregistration is not required. All gamers, 18 and older, are welcome. Food is available at Shawingz until 9 p.m. There are large and small tables provided for game play, and fabulous music to provide the right atmosphere for playing. For more information, call 531-2834 or 0611-143-531-2834, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Baumholder Fitness Center Zumba Class

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Fitness, Athletics and Aquatics Team announces free Zumba classes every Wednesday from 6 to 6:45 p.m. at the Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 8220 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Find out more on baumholder.armymwr.com.

24/7 Fitness Access Now Available

Want to work out on your time? 24/7 Service is now available at the following USAG

Rheinland-Pfalz facilities: Kleber Physical Fitness Center, Landstuhl Physical Fitness Center; Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center; Rhine Ordnance Barracks Physical Fitness Center; and Sembach Physical Fitness Center. To access these facilities after-hours, 24/7 service registration is required. Registration is free! For more information, visit baumholder.amymwr. com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Cinco De Mayo

Join the fiesta! Don’t miss this annual celebration taking place May 3 from 6 p.m.-midnight at Tavern on the Rock located inside the Rheinlander Community Center, Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8085. The event will highlight the sights, sounds, and magic of Mexico. Themed drink specials will be served as well as 2 for $5 tacos. Call 531-2887 or 0611-143531-2887 for more information.

Mom-Con

In support of military spouse appreciation and Mother’s Day, join Army Community Service Exceptional Family Member Program, and New Parent Support Program, as well as other community partners for this fun-filled event, MomCon to be held on May 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dress up as your favorite mom, enjoy food vendors, photo taking, prizes. The event is open to all ages and takes place at the Landstuhl Community Club, Bldg. 3780, Landstuhl Post. Space is limited, so register in advance. Registration link can be found at kaiserslautern.armymwr.com For more information, call 541-9000/28 or 0611-143-541-9000/28.

Comedy Bouquet: A Comedic Celebration of Moms

Kate Cheka set to headline the Comedy Bouquet: A Comedic Celebration of Moms May 10 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057, Vogelweh. The show will feature Belinda Filippelli. Special Guests are Andrew Steiner & Francesca Maglione, husband, and wife from New York City. KMC Onstage Managing Artistic Director Amy Barron Smolinski will host. Doors open at 7 p.m., and tickets are only $12 at the bar. For more information, call the Kazabra Club at 489-7261 or 0631-536-7261, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

The SpongeBob Musical

KMC Onstage presents “The SpongeBob Musical”, May 10-12 and May 17-19 at

KMC Onstage, Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3232. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Advance purchase: $18 or $16 for ages 2-18, 65+ or students. $2 surcharge for all tickets purchased at the door. Get tickets and more information at kaiserslautern. armymwr.com. or by calling 541-9129 or 0611-143-541-9129.

BOSS Meetings

The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program represents the voice of the single Soldier. If you are a single Soldier, you are invited to attend the KMC BOSS Council meetings, held at 3 p.m., at Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 Vogelweh, every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. The first one will take place May 13. For more information call 541-9060 or 0611-143541-9060.

90s Karaoke Night

Come sing your favorite 90s songs at Tavern on the Rock, May 18 from 8 pm.2 a.m. Take part in the costume contest for a chance to win a $50 prize for best dressed female artist and for best dressed male artist. This event is open to 18+ ID card holders and takes place at the Rheinlander Community Center, Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8085 in Baumholder. For more information, call 531-2887 or 0611-143-531-2887 or visit baumholder. armymwr.com.

BOSS Basic Auto Skills Class

Calling all BOSS Soldiers! Learn basic skills with this free class, May 22 from 5:30-7 p.m., held at the Pulaski Automotive Skills Center, Bldg. 2859. Skills include, raising the car on a hydraulic jack, loosening, and removing lug nuts and the wheel from the axle of the vehicle. Checking the quality of rotors and state of brake pads, mounting and securing tire to axle of vehicle with lug nuts. Checking tire pressure and fluids. All interested Single Soldiers must register with the BOSS Office no later than May 17, by calling 541-9058, or 0611-143-5419058. Visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com for more info.

Pocket Monsters

Pocket Monsters! Calling all trainers! Join the Baumholder Library to hunt Team Rocket, May 25 from 1-3 p.m., Bldg. 8332, Smith Barracks, Baumholder. Whether you are a seasoned Master or just starting your journey! Stop by and catch them all. This free event is open to all ages. Call 531-2841 or 0611-143-5312841 for additional information or visit baumholder.armymwr.com

Golf and Disc Golf Flea Market

Buy, sell, or trade your old golf and disc golf gear, May 25 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Rolling Hills Golf Course Bldg. 8888, Wezel Kaserne Baumholder. $10 per table.

Reserve your table now by calling 5313408 or 0611-143-531-3408.

Warrior Fit: BOSS Edition

The KMC BOSS (Better Opportunities for Singled Soldiers) is excited to kick off the Warrior Fit: BOSS Edition! This program is intended to engage the single Soldier population with an opportunity to tap into the best MWR resources, people! Soldiers will train during PT time: 06:3007:30 a.m. on the first, second, third and fourth Tuesday of each month at different facilities across the KMC footprint. Other participants are welcome to attend. The first PT session will begin May 7 and will be ongoing. For more information, call 541-9060 or 0611-143-541-9060 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Baumholder Automotive Skills Special for April

For the month of April, the Baumholder Automotive Skills Center is running a promotional event. Customers will receive 10% off tire rotation with the purchase an oil change and filter at our speedy lube oil and tire shop from Baumholder Auto Skills, Bldg. 8438 on Smith Barracks. Please call the Baumholder Auto Skills at 531-2948 or 0611-143-531-2949 to setup an appointment and to make sure that the engine oil and filter are in stock for the vehicle. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Landstuhl Automotive Skills Center Special for April

For the month of April, the Landstuhl Automotive Skills Center is running a promotional event. Customers will receive 10 percent off mounting and balancing fees with the purchase of two tires, and 25 percent off mounting and balancing fees with the purchase of four or more tires from Landstuhl Auto Skills, Bldg. 3800 on Landstuhl Post. For more information, call 486-7335 or 06371-867335, or visit Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Block Party at the Baumholder Library

The Baumholder Library is hosting a Block Party, Diamond Sword Building Event, April 26 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the library, Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks. The Diamond Sword is a must-have tool for your journey and breaking blocks. Space and materials are limited. All ages welcome. This is a part of the Month of the Military Child Celebration in the Baumholder Military Community. Register at the Baumholder Library. For more information, visit baumholder. armymwr.com.

18-Hole Golf Tournament

The Rolling Hills Golf Course is hosting an 18-Hole Golf Tournament May 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the course, Bldg.

8888 on Wetzel Kaserne. Teams of four will compete for prizes like a monthly membership to the golf course or a 18hole pass with cart. Why play flat-land golf? Come up to Rolling Hills Golf Course and be challenged! Just 5 minutes away from Smith Barracks on Wetzel Kaserne. For more information, visit Baumholder. armymwr.com.

May the 4th at Landstuhl Library

Join the Landstuhl Library in a library not all that far away for an open-house celebration of “May the 4th on May 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at the library, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post. Crafts, activities, movies, and games will be available all day for every Jedi, Sith, Wookie, Droid, and all others in the galaxy. Feel free to arrive in costume. For more information, visit Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

“May the Fourth be with you”

StrongCon

The Armstrong’s Club is hosting the “May the Fourth be with you” StrongCon May 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Entry fee is 3€ for one day, 5€ for both days, and 15€ for both days and a T-shirt. The event will feature a flea-market style with vendors selling comics, trading cards, toys, games, art and more. This is a family event for all ages, who are encouraged to come in costume. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

5k Color Fun Run

The Army Community Service in partnership with Family and MWR Fitness, Athletics and Aquatics Program are hosting a 5k Color Fun Run May 4 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Registration starts at 8 a.m., the fun run starts at 9 a.m. This fun run is suitable for all ages and even, furry friends. For more information, call ACS at 531-2861 or 0611143-531-2861.

Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Celebrate Military Spouses and their unique sacrifices with Army Community Service May 9 in Baumholder and May 10 in Kaiserslautern from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Baumholder event will be at ACS, Bldg. 8666, and parking area on Smith Barracks, and the one for Kaiserslautern will be at ACS, Bldg. 3210, and lawn on Kleber Kaserne. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com and kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

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AT THE MOVIES

Unsung Hero (2024)

DRAMA/MUSIC

David Smallbone, his pregnant wife and their seven children leave Australia to rebuild their lives in America. David and Helen realize the musical talent of their children, who become two of the most successful acts in Inspirational Music history.

Cast: Joel Smallbone, Rebecca St. James, Candace Cameron Bure, Daisy Betts

Directors: Joel Smallbone, Richard Ramsey

SPORT/ROMANCE

Challengers (2024)

Tashi, a tennis player turned coach, has transformed her husband from a mediocre player into a world-famous grand slam champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she makes him play a challenger event — close to the lowest level of tournament on the pro tour. Tensions soon run high when he finds himself standing across the net from the once-promising, now burnt-out Patrick, his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend.

Cast: Zendaya, Mike Faist, Josh O’Connor Director: Luca Guadagnino

ACTION/SCI-FI

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)

Godzilla and the almighty Kong face a colossal threat hidden deep within the planet, challenging their very existence and the survival of the human race.

Cast: Kaylee Hottle, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall

Director: Adam Wingard

TODAY

Challengers (R) 1700

Boy Kills World (R) 1600

Unsung Hero (PG) 1545

Late Night with the Devil (R) 1845

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (R) 2100

Abigail (R) 2100

Godzilla x Kong (PG-13) 2000

Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) 1530

Immaculate (R) 1815

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) (PG-13) 1800

Alien (1979) (R) 2030

SATURDAY

Challengers (R) 1515, 2045

Boy Kills World (R) 1315, 1915

Unsung Hero (PG) 1400, 1645

Late Night with the Devil (R) 1800

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (R) 2100

Abigail (R) 2015

Godzilla x Kong (PG-13) 1230, 1815

Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) 1245, 1515

Immaculate (R) 1545

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) (PG-13) 1745

ACTION/WAR

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)

Billed as a true story about a secret British World War II organization; the Special Operations Executive. Founded by Winston Churchill, their irregular warfare against the Germans helped to change the course of WWII, and gave birth to modern black operations.

Cast: Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, Eiza González

Director: Guy Ritchie

COMEDY/ADVENTURE

Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)

Po must train a new warrior when he’s chosen to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace. However, when a powerful shape-shifting sorceress sets her eyes on his Staff of Wisdom, he suddenly realizes he’s going to need some help. Teaming up with a quick-witted corsac fox, Po soon discovers that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places.

Cast: Awkwafina, Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman

Director: Mike Mitchell

SUNDAY

Challengers (R) 1515

Boy Kills World (R) 1330, 1815

Unsung Hero (PG) 1245, 1530

Late Night with the Devil (R) 1830

Godzilla x Kong (PG-13) 1230, 1815

Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) 1300, 1530

Immaculate (R) 1615

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) (PG-13) 1800

MONDAY

Late Night with the Devil (R) 1830

Godzilla x Kong (PG-13) 1800

Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) 1730

Immaculate (R) 1845

TUESDAY

Challengers (R) 1800

Boy Kills World (R) 1830

Unsung Hero (PG) 1845

Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) 1730

WEDNESDAY

Late Night with the Devil (R) 1830

Godzilla x Kong (PG-13) 1800

Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) 1730

Immaculate (R) 1845

THURSDAY

Challengers (R) 1800

Boy Kills World (R) 1830

Unsung Hero (PG) 1845

Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) 1730

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Screenshots and poster by Lionsgate

Photo

Poster by Warner Bros. Pictures

Poster by Lionsgate Films