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Andrew Stone Jr., military child, plays basketball at Ramstein Air Base, March 18. AJ is the son of two military parents, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tanyah Stone, United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa program manager, and U.S. Army Col. Andrew Stone, director for Joint Strategic Plans, Policy, and International Affairs for the Ohio National Guard.

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Alexcia Givens

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Andrew Stone Jr. received the Military Child of the Year® 2022 award for his many achievements.

AJ is the son of two military parents, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tanyah Stone, United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa program manager, and U.S. Army Col. Andrew Stone, director for Joint Strategic Plans, Policy, and International Affairs for the Ohio National Guard.

“The best part of having parents in the military is the character building that you get from it,” AJ said. “I had a big growth in independence. I’ve had to do things that I wasn’t used to doing, and I’ve had to take up responsibility for myself.”

Before winning the award, AJ volunteered as the Red Cross ambassador for his high school in Ohio. He helped set up and administer the blood drives, enlisting help from different students on the student council.

While still in Ohio, AJ had enrolled in an online college government course through a high school program. After receiving notice that he would be moving with his mother to Germany, AJ didn’t know if he would be able to continue the course, as the school wouldn’t be able to offer the dual enrollment program to someone out of state.

After working it out with the college, however, AJ was allowed to finish the semester. To help others in the future, he worked with his state representative to push for legislation that would allow military children needing to move out of the country or out of the state to finish their courses.

“In different situations I try to balance what is going to help the most, and how I can make situations easier for people,” AJ said. “That’s why I won the award. My passion is to help people.”

AJ, one of eight recipients aged 13-18 this year, was awarded the 2022 Military Child of the Year® for the National Guard branch of the armed forces.

“What I hope AJ understands about this profession is a sense of duty, and I think he truly does because he sees me and also his mother,” Andrew Stone said. “The best part of being in the military is the opportunity, and I think AJ has seen that and aspires to a lifetime of services.”

April is the Month of the Military Child. The annual commemoration was established across the Department of Defense in 1986, and it serves as a time for the members to honor the important role that military children play in the armed forces community.

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jason Parvin, 86th Maintenance Squadron superintendent, left, Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, center, and Master Sgt. Daniel Bailey, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy repair superintendent, stand together after an Air Force Assistance Fund meeting at Ramstein Air Base, March 21. Team Ramstein is hoping to exceed their goal of $144,786 for the AFAF’s 2022 campaign. U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jason Parvin, 86th Maintenance Squadron superintendent, left, Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, center, and Master Sgt. Daniel Bailey, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy repair superintendent, stand together after an Air Force Assistance Fund meeting at Ramstein Air Base, March 21.

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby

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Some people may not have heard of the Air Force Assistance Fund, but it is an organization that accepts donations to assist Airmen and their families from service entry to retirement and beyond.

The annual AFAF campaign officially kicks off at Ramstein Air Base, on March 28 and lasts until May 6. Ramstein’s goal is to reach $144,786.

The AFAF aims to help Airmen, Guardians, and their families when they need it the most.

“I don’t want to see people struggle,” said Senior Master Sgt. Jason Parvin, 86th Maintenance Squadron superintendent. “Helping out people who have already done their time and giving back, reaffirming that they are still Airmen, still Guardians, still family; that is huge for me.”

The AFAF consists of four charities: The Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Enlisted Village, the LeMay Foundation and Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation.

The Air Force Aid Society provides emergency financial assistance, educational support and community programs for Air Force and Space Force families. AFAS utilizes 100 percent of every contribution received to help Airmen, Guardians and their families.

The Air Force Enlisted Village has been committed to providing homes to thousands of Air Force widows. AFEV also provides bus transportation to go to and from medical appointments, the commissary and the base exchange.

The LeMay Foundation awards grants to support widows and widowers of Airmen and Guardian retirees. Monthly grants assist with medical and prescription needs, meal services and other unexpected expenses.

The Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation provides critical care and housing to widowed spouses of retired Air Force and Space Force officers. Over 92 percent of those who receive assistance live in assisted living, skilled nursing or memory care facilities.

These charities are not included in the Combined Federal Campaign lineup. AFAF is a one-of-a-kind campaign for Airmen and Guardians, by Airmen and Guardians.

“Taking care of each other is part of our culture and is in our DNA,” said Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander. “There is no better way to take care of each other than donating to the Air Force Assistance Fund. Every dollar ensures our people have access to support in times of need.”

Anyone is able to contribute, regardless of their military affiliation. Those making donations can choose one of the four foundations, or they can allow AFAF to distribute the donations based on each foundation’s needs.

Unit project officers and key workers will be visiting with their units to answer any questions, as well as to collect donations.

A kick-off event will be held on April 4 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center parking lot on the corner of Maxwell Avenue and Kisling Memorial Drive. Everyone is invited to enjoy some free food, learn more about AFAF and have an opportunity to donate.

For more information, visit https://secure.qgiv.com/event/afaf/ classification/268093/ or scan the QR code below.

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An addition to the Family — birth registry in Landstuhl

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Courtesy of Registry Office Landstuhl

Having a baby is an exciting time in the life of a young family. If your child is born in Germany, then there are a number of steps to keep in mind to ensure proper documentation and for the application of a passport.

The Registry Office (Standesamt) in Landstuhl is responsible for documenting births and issuing German and international birth certificates for babies born in Landstuhl.

Documents can be sent beforehand per email standesamt@landstuhl.de, stating your telephone number and the number of desired birth certificates, and to arrange an appointment.

You can receive German and/or international certificates and if the child is born in the German hospital, you will require a copy of the birth register in order to apply for a passport for the child.

Contact data at the Registry Office Landstuhl: • Tel. 06371/83-123 Herr Marnet • Tel. 06371/83-223 Frau Herbst • Tel. 06371/83-422 Frau Thum • Tel. 06371/83-429 Frau Grün • Tel. 06371/83-121 Frau

Gmeinwieser

In addition, all offices at the Union Community Landstuhl administration are open for business.

Please make sure to arrange an appointment to avoid long waiting periods.

• Verbandsgemeindeverwaltung Landstuhl

(General administration, traffic tickets)

Kaiserstraße 49 66849 Landstuhl

Tel. 06371/83-0

• Standesamt Landstuhl

(Registry Office)

Kirchenstraße 41 66949 Landstuhl

Tel. 06371/83-123, 83-422, 83-121, 83-223, 83-429

• Verbandsgemeindewerke

(City Works –water/waste water, gas, meter readings, final bill)

Bahnstraße 80 66849 Landstuhl

Tel. 06371/83-0

The following documents are needed after birth:

; AE Reg 40-400b – Documentation of a delivery at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center ; If the child was born in the German Nardiniklinikum St. Johannis, the registry automatically receives a birth announcement ; Birth certificates of both parents ; Marriage certificate for married couples ; Paternity acknowledgement for unmarried couples and, if available, a declaration of parental care ; Passports of both parents ; For different family names and/or different nationalities, we require a declaration regarding the (last) name of the child. The form can be requested at the Standesamt ; The according form was/will be handed out to you at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and Nardiniklinikum St. Johannis.