Kaiserslautern American - April 9, 2021

NEWS

LRG, USO show support for Airmen, Page 5

FEATURE

PHCE veterinarians support the Iditarod, Page 9

FEATURE

GST, FRST execute rapid emergency care in joint exercise, Pages 12-13

April 9, 2021 | Volume 45, Number 14

HEALTH

LRMC DFAC plans to deliver sustainable options, Page 16

LIFESTYLE

Window into Culture: 5 German film classics, Page 25

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Fresh start to finish school year

First grade students enter Kaiserslautern Elementary School at Kapaun Air Station, April 7. Students returned from spring break to finish the school year in the new KES building.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Leah Ritchey

See KES OPENS, Page 10

Once a Dove, always a Dove: Grant’s memorial ride Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Manuel Zamora 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The 76th Airlift Squadron gathered to honor a fallen member and promote bicycle safety at Ramstein Air Base, March 26.

A five-mile bike ride around the base took place to commemorate Staff Sgt. Grant Davis, a former 76th AS evaluator communication system operator, who was struck and killed by a

vehicle while cycling off base March 26, 2016.

Davis was a beloved member of the squadron, a unit which goes by the nickname “Fightin’ Doves.”

“It’s important to us as a squadron because he was one of our members, and we’re trying to help encourage bicycle safety and remember him,” said Master Sgt. Christopher O’Brien, 76th AS operations superintendent.

Grant joined the 76th AS Dove

family July 26, 2011. During his time at Ramstein, he flew more than 1,200 hours and 400 sorties. The 31-year-old New York native was known for his hard work and dedication, as well as his passion for fitness and cycling.

Due to COVID-19’s physical distancing rules, this year’s ride was carried out in a way to keep all riders safe and healthy.

See GRANT’S RIDE, Page 3

Family and friends of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Grant Davis and members of the 76th Airlift Squadron ride around base for the U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Grant Davis memorial ride at Ramstein Air Base, March 26. Due to physical distance restrictions, this year was carried out in a way to keep all riders safe and healthy.

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COMMENTARY: Core leadership attributes from the Ramstein Staff Judge Advocate

by Col. Ted Richard 86th Airlift Wing Staff Judge Advocate “What is your leadership philosophy?”

This was the question put to me shortly after I found out that I would be taking over as the Staff Judge Advocate for the 86th Airlift Wing. I previously led two small legal offices, as well as teams of legal experts, but never a large group of legal professionals with a wide range of experiences and a diverse portfolio of responsibilities. No matter the size of the team being led, an authentic, personalized approach to leadership provides the foundation to success when the job gets rough or hectic. My leadership philosophy has five core attributes: communication, optimism, resilience, respect, and excellence.

For me, successful leadership starts with communication because it enables collaboration, cooperation, and connectivity.

Leaders must impart their vision for accomplishing the mission and coaching their teams. For example, my leadership team’s vision for Ramstein Law Center personnel is for them to be adaptive professionals promptly employing the law to maintain discipline, ensure readiness, develop leaders, and maximize

operational freedom. Having, communicating, and reinforcing the vision helps everyone know why we do certain things and helps with prioritizing efforts.

Communication, however, is not merely direction from above.

It must also flow up the chain and across the staff so everyone on the team is informed and engaged in the mission while striving to achieve our vision.

This is true for all organizations. Air Force Instruction 1-2, for example, directs commanders to develop a “two-way vertical and lateral communication system which is agile enough to respond to changes in the environment in a timely manner.”

Refining and improving communication is an unceasing task.

One of my former bosses often reminded me that we should never think we are satisfactory communicators; communication can always be improved and always needs to be tailored to the messenger, means and audience.

Communicating with optimism inspires every team to act with confidence. Biographies of successful U.S. Presidents like Eisenhower, Reagan, Obama and others clearly describe the effusive power of optimism. An optimistic leader sees the best in people, builds trust, and looks for

opportunities to succeed. Studies show it increases active commitment by followers. Optimism builds esprit de corps to bond a team together. It is a winning attitude and is infectious.

On the other hand, pessimism and cynicism are corrosive and must be actively countered.

Across all legal office operations, I emphasize optimism to overcome pessimism and to help keep our teams focused on positive solutions.

Optimism cannot be blind to reality; it must work hand-inhand with resilience. Great teams must have a culture of grit, perseverance, determination, and tenacity. Just like conducting difficult military campaigns, litigating complex legal cases inevitably means encountering problems and setbacks along the way.

Rather than allowing the team to respond to mistakes with denial or self-flagellation, leaders should highlight lessons learned and keep the team oriented on moving forward. Individual accountability, just like individual recognition, is important to reinforce the team’s reputation and to maintain trust within the team.

Resilience, however, requires the organization to concentrate on learning and advancing to

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complete the mission at hand.

Respect is another crucial attribute in my leadership philosophy. It guides our interactions within the team, and exemplifies how the team and I interact with clients, adversaries, and other stakeholders.

Respecting people when facing stressful situations and major disagreements is not easy.

By its nature, much of the practice of law centers around adversarial relations and zero-sum problems, but it simultaneously stresses civility as a professional responsibility. When we respect our opponents, civility is much easier to maintain. This works best when we try to understand the adversary’s perspectives, interests, motivations, duties, and values.

Respect doesn’t just apply to adversaries. Respect, as a guiding principle for interpersonal relations, requires learning, understanding, and appreciating everyone’s individual interests and values. As military lawyers, it is critically important to understand these qualities in our commanders, units, and legal assistance clients who seek our advice. And by framing this key attribute as respect, professionalism and civility stay

at the forefront. Framing the attribute as respect also enables a straightforward, objective means to communicate trust, accountability, and recognition.

Finally, excellence is the attribute that directly informs me and my team on how to approach our vocation. The Air Force mission demands speedy and timely legal advice. Lawyers, by their nature, want to provide perfect products, but we cannot let the delayed perfect be the enemy of the timely good.

Therefore, I focus my team on proceeding with deliberate speed, meaning that we must work efficiently while taking the necessary steps to minimize mistakes and thereby provide accurate — and helpful — legal advice to our clients at the speed of relevance.

With the emphasis on excellence, expectations for high quality standards are clearly set.

These core attributes of communication, optimism, resilience, respect and excellence have provided me with the guiding principles to lead trial teams, small legal offices, expert legal professionals in war, and now one of the busiest legal offices in the Air Force. While I am still growing as a leader, these attributes provide me with an authentic foundation upon which to keep building.

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April 9, 2021 GRANT’S RIDE from Page 1 Friends, family and Airmen dined together and wore reflective shirts with “Grant’s Ride” printed on the back.

Current travel restrictions prevented Grant’s family from attending this year. However, Lt. Col. Melissa Dombrock, 76th AS commander, shared a letter from Jeff Davis, Grant’s father.

“On behalf of my wife and children, we are happy that the members of the 76th Airlift Squadron are remembering Grant with a bike ride again this year,” the letter read. “Your continued remembrance means more than you can possibly know. I’m glad he was able to endear himself to so many while in Germany. Thank you for honoring my son.”

Davis included a picture in the letter from when he rode

with his son to Luxembourg and Bastogne in 2015 to pay respect to those who lost their lives in World War II. After the letter was shared, members were asked to take a moment of silence before the ride began.

Dombrock shared a few words in honor of Grant.

“Although you might not see me, please see the good in others,” she said. “Although you might not hear me, please talk about a brighter future. Although you might not have known me, please honor my memory by knowing and taking care of one another.

Once a Dove, always a Dove.”

As the weather begins to warm up and more cyclists are on the road, Ramstein Air Base asks motorists to be mindful of their surroundings when sharing the road.

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A memorial plaque for U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Grant Davis hangs with a photo attached outside of the 76th Airlift Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, March 26. The photo showed Davis when he rode with his father to Luxembourg and Bastogne in 2015 to pay respect to those who lost their lives during World War II.

Family and friends of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Grant Davis, and members of the 76th Airlift Squadron, gather during the memorial ride at Ramstein Air Base, March 26. Davis, a 76th AS evaluator communication system operator, was struck and killed by a vehicle while cycling off base March 26, 2016.

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KMC BLOTTER

TAKE NOTE

COMPILED BY THE 569TH USFPS AND 86TH SFS

MARCH 29 12:11 a.m.: Driving under the influence in Kaiserslautern 10:50 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern 2:57 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern 3:10 p.m.: Major traffic collision/failure to report in Kaiserslautern 4:09 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Fischbach MARCH 30 Nothing significant to report MARCH 31 2:45 p.m.: Damage to private property in Altenglan

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APRIL 2 10:30 a.m.: Theft from a motor vehicle in Frankfurt 6:53 p.m.: Major vehicle collision near Kottweiler-Schwanden 8:10 p.m.: Driving without insurance/seized USAREUR plates on Vogelweh 8:33 p.m.: Theft in Bechhofen 11:40 p.m.: Driving under the influence in Landstuhl APRIL 3 5:16 p.m.: Fire response in Bruchmuehlbach-Miesau

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Construction on A6 The A6 will be blocked for traffic from April 9 at 8 p.m. until April 12 at 5 a.m. between Kaiserslautern West and Ramstein-Miesenbach in both directions due to bridge construction.

Traffic directed to the west (Saarbruecken) will be rerouted via B 270, L 367, L 356 and L 363 and will return to A6 at Gate RamsteinMiesenbach. Follow blue signs U 30 and U 18.

Traffic directed to the east (Mannheim) will use the aforementioned detour in the opposite direction. Motorists should follow blue signs U 11 and U 21. Please allow additional time for the detour.

Editor’s note: The purpose of the weekly blotter is to deliver a chronological listing of criminal activity in the KMC. The information contained in the blotter is not indicative of crime trends or the targeting of service members or their dependents. The location and nature of the entries is dependent upon where the crime was reported and not necessarily where the crime took place.

ATTN: Retirees and high-risk patients Keeping DEERS updated is extremely important, especially when it comes to COVID-19 vaccine distribution. If your contact information is incorrect, the medical group will not be able to contact you to schedule a vaccine. Please log in to milConnect https:// www.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect and ensure your personal contact information is accurate for you and your family members.

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COVID-19 updates for KMC Looking for updated information regarding coronavirus and changes to base facilities? Visit www.ramstein.af.mil/COVID-19/

APRIL 1 11:47 p.m.: Driving under the influence in Kaiserslautern

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APRIL 4 2:10 p.m.: Seized USAREUR license plates in Bruchmuehlbach-Miesau 3:30 p.m.: Damage to personal property in Kaiserslautern

Great news! Our housing briefing is now available to you virtually!

Service members must complete the Ramstein housing office newcomer’s briefing within 48 hours of arrival. The link to the briefing, and your “Military Briefing Package” forms, can be found at: https://www.ramstein.af.mil/Ramstein-Housing-Office/ Another helpful virtual product to avoid any delay of your housing in-processing, and financial transactions of TLA, Contract and OHA, is: https://www.dvidshub.net/ video/779619/kaiserslautern-military-community-housing-briefing

Tax filing deadline extended to May 17 The IRS has announced an extension to the traditional tax filing deadline from April 15 to May 17 for individual taxpayers and taxpayers who pay self-employment tax. For taxpayers who owe money to the IRS, the deadline to pay is also extended to May 17, without penalties or interest. Overseas filers can still take advantage of the automatic extended filing date of July 15. However, this automatic filing date for overseas filers does not prevent the accrual of penalties or interest for those who owe; payments must be made by May 17 to avoid these fees. Of note, this extension only applies to

federal tax filing and not to state filing. Check with your state tax agency for filing deadlines.

Estate claims Anyone having claims on or obligations to the estate of Airman Kirsten Amends, assigned to the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron, should contact the summary court officer, Capt. Madeleine Jonson at DSN: 480-5308 or madeleine.jonson.1@us.af.mil.

Registry of Motor Vehicles closure The USAREUR Registry of Motor Vehicles customer service office on Sembach Kaserne will be closed on Fri, April 16 for building maintenance. Please plan accordingly.

POV inspections The 86th VRS Vehicle Inspection Station implemented an appointment-based system.

All safety service inspections, including inspections for new vehicle registrations, inspections for registration renewals, and re-inspections for previously failed vehicles will require an appointment. A standby line will be operating to accommodate any individuals who did not make appointments on a space available basis. However, it is recommended that appointments be made.

Air Force official photos The 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Office has a new process for scheduling official photos. Visit Ramsteinstudio.setmore.com/ services to schedule your official photo. Head and shoulders appointments are available Mon-Thu, with appointments for full-length photos on Fridays.

86 AW Retiree Activities Office Closed for appointments and walk-ins. All events scheduled are cancelled until further notice. Contact us via phone DSN 480-5486/ Comm 06371-47-5486 or email to 86aw.rao@ us.af.mil or ms.tammy.thompson@gmail.com.

*Please print out the “Briefing Documents” before you start watching the video so you can fill out the paperwork as you follow along.

Once you have finished the briefing, immediately forward the following paperwork to us at KMCHousing@us.af.mil »» Application for Assignment to Housing - DD form 1746. Filled out completely and signed in blocks 17 & 20. »» Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) form. Initialed and signed at the bottom. »» Government Housing Fact sheet. Signed at the bottom **even if you do NOT want onbase housing.** »» AF Form 4422 – Sex Offender Disclosure and Acknowledgement **If you are applying for Government Housing** »» Orders Please contact the KMC Housing Office at DSN 489-6671 or KMCHousing@us.af. mil, if you have any questions about the housing briefing.

Upcoming office closures: The KMC Housing Office and Furnishings Management Section (FMS) closes at 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday for administrative time.

Photo courtesy of the Housing Office

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LRG, USO show support for Airmen

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron, right, fill boxes with lunches for fellow 86th Logistics Readiness Group Airmen on the VRS compound at Ramstein Air Base, March 26. The 86th LRG leaders wanted to boost the morale of their Airmen and reached out to USO Kaiserslautern for support. The USO provided 700 meals, feeding Airmen in all four squadrons.

(Left) U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron prep hot dog buns with a USO volunteer at Ramstein Air Base, March 26.

Leslie Champion, USO volunteer and U.S. Air Force spouse, left, and Levoun Ohan, USO volunteer and active duty service member, prepare hot dogs for members of the 86th Logistics Readiness Group at Ramstein Air Base, March 26. USO Kaiserslautern has more than 500 volunteers dedicated to the mission of strengthening America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation.

(Below) U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Luke Langbehn, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron ground transportation, right, prepares a box of lunches for fellow Airmen within the 86th Logistics Readiness Group at Ramstein Air Base, March 26.

(Left) USO Kaiserslautern volunteers cook hot dogs for U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Logistics Readiness Group at Ramstein Air Base, March 26. The USO provided 700 meals, feeding Airmen in all four 86th LRG squadrons.

Story and phtotos by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Leadership within the 86th Logistics Readiness Group teamed up with USO Kaiserslautern to provide lunch for their Airmen March 26.

“With the restrictions that are going on, it’s really tough on everybody,” said Master Sgt. Jeffery Henebry, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron first sergeant. “The only way we’re going to take care of everybody around is if we get creative.”

Recalling a previous event where the USO assisted in providing breakfast burritos to Airmen

in the dorms, Henebry reached out for support in boosting the morale of the whole 86th LRG. “We have to find ways that we can comply with all the restrictions that are going on,” Henebry said. “At the same time, still take care of our Airmen, show that we support them, because they’re the ones that are getting the mission done.”

In response, the USO canteen parked at the VRS vehicle compound. There, USO volunteers prepared 700 hot dogs, while VRS volunteers prepared to-go boxes with drinks and chips for individual offices.

Over a two-hour span, members from all four 86th LRG

squadrons came to pick up lunch for their work centers.

The event’s timing was seemingly perfect, as it coincided with a Group stand-down.

“We’ve been extremely busy as a whole lately,” said Staff Sgt. Kyle Streets, 86th Materiel Maintenance Squadron command support staff noncommissioned officer in charge. “I feel like we needed a day like this, and I feel like they knew it.”

Something as simple as coordinating a lunch can send a positive message to Airmen.

“I can trust them,” Streets said. “They actually care about their people, their unit, and their well being as a whole.”

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Rashonda Coleman, 86th Materiel Maintenance Squadron superintendent, serves lunch to members of her unit at Ramstein Air Base, March 26. Meals were provided by USO Kaiserslautern.

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April 9, 2021

United States v. Briggs — 5-year statute of limitations removed for rape offenses occurring between 1986 and 2006

by Capt. Victor Chen 86th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate Ramstein Law Center On Dec. 10, 2020, the Supreme Court decided the case of United States v. Briggs, 141 S. Ct. 467 (2020). In this landmark opinion, the justices overturned a series of Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces decisions imposing a 5-year statute of limitations under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) for the prosecution of rapes committed by military members occurring between 1986 and 2006.

Prior to 2018, the relevant laws had been consistently interpreted to permit these prosecutions and the military regularly tried such cases. As a result of Briggs, allegations of rape offenses occurring on or after 14 November 1986 may now again be prosecuted at any time.

Like other military legal offices, the Ramstein Law Center offers several forms of support to victims of crimes and a potential avenue to the prosecution of active duty or retired offenders.

The resources available to victims vary based on status, which may include: 1. Active duty military / adult dependents;

2. Federal employees / adult dependents (while OCONUS); 3. Nonappropriated fund (NAF) employees / adult dependents (while OCONUS); 4. Department of Defense (DOD) contractors (while OCONUS); 5. Minor dependents; and 6. Individuals unaffiliated with the military.

Participation in the military justice process or prosecution of a case, however, is not required to receive applicable victim services.

If this decision affects you, and you are an active duty member/adult dependent, we encourage you to reach out to your local Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) team or Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) for support and coordination of resources.

The SAPR team at Ramstein can be reached via DSN at 480-7272 or commercial at +49 6371-47-7272. You have the option of filing a restricted report, which limits the notification and awareness of the report to confidential channels. You also have the option of filing an unrestricted report, which would result in

notification to your commander and prompt an investigation.

If you are a victim living OCONUS and are a federal employee/adult dependent, a NAF employee/adult dependent, or a DOD contractor, you are also eligible for SAPR and SARC services. However, you may only file an unrestricted report. Consequently, any report will result in commander (or equivalent) notification, and an investigation will be initiated.

Minor dependents of military-affiliated members as identified above may seek assistance through the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) of their affiliated branch of military service.

For Air Force-affiliated members, Ramstein Family Advocacy can be reached via DSN at 4802370 or Commercial at +49 6371-46-2370.

If you are otherwise unaffiliated with the military — for instance, a local national civilian not otherwise employed by the DOD or a NAF entity — you are encouraged to reach out directly to the Ramstein Law Center by phone via DSN at 480-5911/5912 or commercial at +49 6371-47-5911/5912.

When calling, please state that you would like to speak to an

attorney regarding an allegation against a military member. If you would prefer to seek services specializing in victim support without reporting an offense to our office, you may instead contact Weisser Ring (https://weisser-ring.de/english) at +49 6131-600-7311, which is a victim support organization within Germany.

Victims of sexual assault, rape, abusive touching, or domestic violence, including minors, may be eligible to obtain a Special Victims’ Counsel (SVC), which is a costfree attorney representing a victim’s interests and providing them confidential legal advice.

SVCs can attend interviews with victims, advise them throughout the legal process, advocate for them in front of commanders, judges, and other entities, and empower victims to pursue their desired outcomes in a case. To determine if a free SVC can be a helpful resource for you, confidential consultations are available through the Ramstein SVC Office via DSN at 478-4782 or commercial at +49 6371-405-4782. If you’re uncertain that you qualify for SVC services, SVCs can seek exceptions to policy to represent

clients who may otherwise be ineligible.

Separately, victims eligible for Legal Assistance may also consult with attorneys at the Ramstein Law Center for advice and guidance through the phone numbers listed earlier.

While every case is different, unrestricted reports of rapes and other serious crimes will be investigated by the military or forwarded to the appropriate civilian law enforcement agency for consideration. If a military investigation is initiated, in appropriate cases, a Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) Liaison from the Ramstein Law Center may be detailed to provide routine status updates.

Finally, if you would like to make a report but have concerns about future interactions with an offender, there may be options to address those issues when that report is made available to the offender’s chain of command.

This includes the issuance of nocontact orders and military protective orders for your benefit.

Such protections may involve restricting an offender’s ability to speak to a victim, be physically near a victim, or use a third party to contact a victim on behalf of the offender.

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Airlifter of the Week: Drive and focus

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, right, poses for a photo with Tech. Sgt. Samantha Williams, 86th Security Forces Squadron standardization and evaluation non commissioned officer in charge, after recognizing her as Airlifter of the Week at Ramstein Air Base, March 18. Williams was selected by the Air Force Security Forces Center to help update the career field with more than 900 tasks that included what will be taught in Security Forces training guides and special knowledge tasks.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Samantha Williams, 86th Security Forces Squadron standardization and evaluation non commissioned officer in charge, was recognized as Airlifter of the Week, Ramstein Air Base, March 18. Williams is responsible for many tasks, including training inspection and test evaluations for Security Forces Airmen.

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Manuel Zamora 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs A U.S. Air Force noncommissioned officer assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron was recognized as Airlifter of the Week for her outstanding drive and focus at Ramstein Air Base, March 18.

Tech. Sgt. Samantha D. Williams, 86th SFS, commanded 12 exercises to validate readiness and fortify Ramstein's installation access control points.

As the NCOIC of standardardization and evaluation section, Williams is responsible for many tasks, including training inspection and test evaluations for Security Forces Airmen.

When Defenders are ready for duty of position evaluations, Williams performs a verbal question test and runs the Defenders through an exercise, once back at their duty post.

“The exercise can be an active shooter, drunk driving, anything depending on their duty position,” Williams said.

Williams was selected by the Air Force Security Forces Center to help update the career field with more than 900 tasks that included what will be taught in Security Forces training guides,

special knowledge tasks and much more.

“Can we change this, can we update this, do we need to delete this task, or do we need to move this somewhere else?” William asked. “These are the types of changes that will affect 38,000 future Defenders.”

Chief Master Sgt. Ben Burk, 86th SFS manager, shared the reasons why Williams reinforces the whole person concept that shapes today's Air Force.

“Tech. Sgt. Williams is hand picked because of her skill, ability and knowledge to effectively give us grading, whether it's at the individual level or the unit level,” Burk said. “She has done a phenomenal job despite things like COVID-19. We had to think outside the box, and she was able to to figure out ways to keep our people certified and qualified without breaking social distancing rules.”

Williams' hobbies are running, school and traveling but most of her attention is on her work.

“This is what I do. I live for this,” William said. “I love the Air Force and I love my job. I have my bad days too, just like everybody else, but for the most part I'm moving 100 miles per hour.”

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:

Center Operations Specialist Ramstein A.B., Germany

Description/Job Summary: To provide a comforting “Home away from Home” to traveling service members and their families. Position is full-time, 40 hrs/week and requires alternating work shifts between 5:30 and 21:30 hrs as well as weekend and holiday duties.

Responsibilities/Duties • Meet, greet, welcome and assist patrons. Orient and assist guests with center amenities programs and services.

• Monitor and maintain operability, readiness, availability, and cleanliness of activity, equipment, and facility at all times. Monitor supply inventory and replenish stock.

• Supervise volunteers during assigned shift, ensuring that quality customer service and support is provided.

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and successful execution of center programs; become fully proficient in the utilization of SPARTAN platform for center reporting.

• Provide outreach support for military operations outside of the center and on a military installation as requested by the Center Manager; provide outstanding support of deployment and redeployment operations over an extended period.

• As directed by Center Manager and/or Regional Leadership, assume responsibility for center operations as needed.

• Other duties as assigned. Must be very flexible and able to provide support in different locations under differing conditions.

Job Specifications • High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• 0-3 years work experience in retail, customer service, recreation facility or related role. Relevant experience in a not-for-profit, military, multicultural and/or global organization preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. General knowledge of military community preferred.

• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communications as well as knowledge of various software programs including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Proficiency with social media platforms to include Facebook and Instagram.

• Must be able to lift, hold, and carry loads weighing up to 50 lbs up a flight of stairs • Must be able to work a rotating schedule that includes weekends, early mornings, late evenings, and holidays • Ability to obtain and maintain proper credentials necessary to access USO Center locations and facilities including but not limited to security, credit and/or background screening, SOFA status, valid driver’s license.

Details • This position is located on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Preference will be given to local candidates within commuting distance to the location. Resume and cover letter are required for full consideration.

• This USO SOFA status position, in Germany, is available to U.S. Citizens only that are not normal residents of Germany or NATO family members who have immigration visa and SSN, and meet specific conditions.

Please apply online at uso.org/careers and click on VIEW JOB OPENINGS. USO is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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April 9, 2021

Survey for American households Mission accomplished! Spanish Eurofighters leave

by John Constance to the new living environment “Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz!” in Germany is a huge enterprise Romania after successful NATO air mission Program Manager What are American families living in Germany passionate about and what do they want to experience? What do they need in order to thrive during their time here? How can the villages help them settle in and make it their home away from home?

These and more questions are asked in an online survey which will run from now until April 25, conducted by the State Program “Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz!

Our Neighbors from the USA” and officially endorsed by Air Force & Army leadership in the KMC. The goal is to identify the needs and demands of American service members and their families currently stationed at U.S. installations in Rheinland-Pfalz such as Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Baumholder and Spangdahlem.

Based on the collected data, the State Program and the participating villages will adjust their resources and measures, catered to the expressed needs of Americans living here. Taking the leap over the pond and adapting

by itself. A new culture, different customs, regulations and a foreign language are just the tip of the PCS iceberg. Adapting to these circumstances takes some time and effort and the State Program wants to lend a helping hand in this process.

The first survey of this kind was conducted in 2014-15 and gathered much helpful feedback from American households which led to the creation of many German-American activities afterward and to the start of the State Program itself. The primary goal is to enhance opportunities for American families to join in the life and activities of their German community.

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by Allied Air Command Public Affairs Office On March 31, the Spanish Air Force detachment operating their Eurofighter aircraft alongside the Romanian Air Force under NATO enhanced Air Policing completed their mission.

“My team deployed here in Romania to execute NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission successfully completed their deployment today, demonstrating the flexibility and interoperability of the Alliance forces,” said Lieutenant Colonel José Enrique Hernández Medel, Commander of the Spanish Detachment. “130 men and women of my detachment have worked tirelessly to ensure the operational readiness of the Eurofighters for the NATO mission,” he added.

“Six Eurofighters of the Spanish Air Force landed in Constanta, Romania, on January 25, with the intention of enhancing the surveillance and defence of the airspace on the Black Sea shore,” Lieutenant Colonel Medel said. “Today, after two months, the mission is over, and we have more than fulfilled the goals set. This sends a clear message of cohesion and solidarity among the member countries of the North Atlantic Alliance. It also proves Spain's strong commitment to international security and NATO,” he concluded.

During this time, the Spanish from 11th Wing at Morón de la Frontera, Seville, have flown nearly 400 sorties under the operational command of the Spanish Operations Command.

A Spanish Air Force Eurofighter aircraft at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, with a ground crew ready to release the jet for a mission.

Photo by Antonio Serrano Cabezuelo.

The aircraft and their pilots have performed training missions together with Romanian Air Force F-16 and MiG-21 fighter aircraft. They contributed airpower during two NATO naval exercises and performed alert missions under the control of the Allied Combined Air Operations Centre at Torrejón.

“The tactical and operational experience accumulated during these two months on the Allied mission is enormous and provides a great benefit for the employment of the Eurofighter,” said Lieutenant Colonel Medel. “Operating in a deployed mode with meteorological, geographical and strategic conditions that differ so much from the usual ones for the unit force the constant revision of techniques, tactics and procedures that result in updating and improving the system,” he added.

“NATO has been continuously performing the Air Policing mission in the airspace of Allied countries for 60 years. This ensures security and is one of the reasons why Europe enjoys

the longest period of peace in the continent's history,” said Lieutenant Colonel Medel. “The enhanced Air Policing mission is a continuation of NATO's collective defense plans aimed at deterrence through permanent presence and transparency of its operations. The success achieved during this enhanced Air Policing rotation is a further sign of the Allies' efforts and their firm commitment to collective defense,” he added.

This is the eighth time that Spanish Air Force fighter aircraft have participated in NATO Air Policing missions outside their borders. Although this is their main task in their home bases, deployments are always an important challenge and an opportunity for improvement.

“Interaction with other forces, the joint and combined training and the need for coordination with other armed forces enriches the units by providing new perspectives that open the door to different solutions,” concluded Lieutenant Colonel Medel.

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Public Health Command Europe veterinarians support the Iditarod Story and photos by Russell Toof Regional Health Command Europe Two Army veterinarians from Public Health Command Europe recently volunteered to travel to Alaska to support one of the most physically demanding sporting events in the world, the Iditarod.

The Iditarod is a nearly 1,000mile sled dog race that has been held in March since 1973.

“I was introduced to the Iditarod by another Veterinary Corps Officer back in 2015,” said Maj. Rachel Acciacca, a regional veterinary clinical consultant with Public Health Command Europe.

“I was fortunate to support the pre-race veterinary checks and race start in 2015 and again in 2017. This year, I was selected to serve as a race veterinarian out along the austere Iditarod trail where the mushers check-in for resupply, rest, and veterinary exams on their dogs.”

Acciacca provided physical examinations on sled dogs arriving through the checkpoint, provided veterinary support and guidance to mushers, treated sled dogs who were dealing with illness and injury, and provided ongoing field hospital care for sled dogs that were unable to continue with the race.

Acciacca was joined by Maj. Gretchen Powers, the chief of Outpatient Services at Veterinary Medical Center Europe.

“I have followed the race for

years and had been looking forward to the opportunity to volunteer as soon as I met eligibility requirements,” said Powers.

“There is an application process for interested veterinarians who are selected based on experience with sled dogs and other canine athletes. Each year the race accepts some ‘rookie’ veterinarians to join the remaining veteran crew.”

Powers took part in the prerace exams for several teams the week before the race. Just like Acciacca, she also examined the dogs as they passed through her assigned checkpoint.

Teams generally race through blizzards causing whiteout conditions, sub-zero temperatures, and gale-force winds. Mushers are required to discuss their dog team status with veterinarians at every trail checkpoint.

“My checkpoint was very remote with a minimalistic arctic tent camp,” said Acciacca. “We had a severe wind storm that prevented the supporting aircraft from accessing our site for a few days, so we had to get creative in preserving and protecting our gear and supplies while continuing to provide around-the-clock veterinary care for the supported sled dogs.”

Acciacca’s veterinary specialty is Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care medicine and she believes her background in the military prepared her to provide

Maj. Gretchen Powers, the chief of Outpatient Services at Veterinary Medical Center Europe, examines a dog during the 2021 Iditarod.

emergency and life-saving care in remote and austere conditions.

Powers’s background and interests in canine sports medicine

also proved to be valuable.

“My work with Military Working Dogs translated well to these elite athletes,” said Powers.

“Like MWDs, sled dogs are built for performance and have different nutritional and conditioning needs than most dogs.”

Both Acciacca and Powers enjoyed the experience and said they would volunteer again if given the opportunity.

“I had a blast providing emergency veterinary care for elite international sled dog athletes

under the Northern lights in -30 degree wind storm conditions while coordinating bush-plane medical evacuation flights with our great team of volunteers,” said Acciacca.

“The health of the dogs truly is the number one priority throughout the event,” added Powers. “I enjoyed learning from the mushers, veterinarians, and other longtime race volunteers. It was a very rewarding experience and I plan to continue being involved throughout my career.”

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David Groate, Kaiserslautern Elementary School principal, welcomes students and faculty outside the new KES building at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, April 7, 2021. Students and faculty returned from spring break to finish the school year in Department of Defense Education Activity’s newest “21st century” school.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Leah Ritchey

Students line up behind Joanne Lee, third grade team lead, outside Kaiserslautern Elementary School at Kapaun Air Station, April 7. KES is the latest Department of Defense Education Activity “21st century” school to open in Europe.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James

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86 MDS Airman recognized as top in field

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Adam Cardoza, noncommissioned officer in charge, Pulmonary Clinic, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, performs a preflight inspection on equipment as part of the 86th Medical Squadron’s Critical Care Air Transport Team operations, March 23. Cardoza, a native of Dana Point, California, was recognized as the Air Force’s top Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Noncommissioned Officer of the Year of 2020.

Story and photos by Marcy Sanchez Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Over 250 service members at the U.S. Army-commanded Landstuhl Regional Medical Center don a different military uniform and serve under the U.S. Air Force’s 86th Medical Squadron, and work side by sidewith Army counterparts. In a testament to his proficiency, one jointenvironment Airman was recently recognized as top performer in his field across the U.S. Air Force.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adam Cardoza, noncommissioned officer in charge of the Pulmonary Clinic at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and a member of the 86th MDS Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT), was announced as the U.S. Air Force Medical Service Cardiopulmonary Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for 2020.

The Air Force Medical Service awards reflect the extraordinary quality of Air Force medics and recognize expertise, leadership and commitment to the Air Force mission and the Joint team, according to Air Force Medicine.

“Over the past year we’ve had a lot going on, especially for the respiratory therapy career field,” said Cardoza. “A lot of responsibility was put on us as a department to increase our capabilities to be able to meet the influx of (COVID-19) patients that could have come in.”

Serving in the field for over eight years, Cardoza’s choice to serve in the medical field was inspired by his mother’s service as a registered nurse.

“She kind of pushed me toward (medical professions) and I've loved it ever since,” said Cardoza.

In demonstrating his keenness for the field, Cardoza has since earned certifications and experiences outside of the military in the cardio pulmonary field since enlisting, to include working at civilian hospitals for additional capability.

“Because they usually see a higher acuity of patients, we're able to go to these different hospitals and work as respiratory therapists which is very crucial for us to keep our skills up and to stay current on best practices,” said Cardoza, a native of Dana Point, California.

“I’m really lucky that I was able to get this (military occupational

specialty) and stay in it so long.”

Although the promise of a good career enthuses Cardoza to continue in the field, he states the impact he has on patients is what really drives his work ethic.

“I love patient care, I love taking care of patients. I actually just saw a patient that I took care of in the (Intenisve Care Unit) who was very, very sick,” said Cardoza.

“Since discharge, (the patient) looks like a totally different person.

Being able to see the (transformation) is really rewarding and something that keeps me going.”

Cardoza’s work as a leader also played a role in his selection as top in his field.

“It's very rewarding for me to get to train the younger generation coming in (the Air Force) and hopefully pass on some of my experience and let them take the reins as I go on and do other things,” said Cardoza.

Cardoza’s assignment as part of the CCATT, a highly specialized and

uniquely skilled three-person medical team that augments standard aeromedical evacuation crew members and turns an aircraft into a flying intensive care unit, also influences his passion to care for patients and work with others. “(CCATT) is pretty crucial to readiness operations here.

Respiratory therapists are in the ICU with the nurses and doctors who are keeping patients alive.

We’re there at the patient’s bedside when they are on life support,”

explains Cardoza. “Our mission here directly translates to working in a wartime environment, so it's really crucial we keep our skills up and keep training.

“I'm honored to be recognized at that level. I owe it to my team here and the leaders who allowed me to accomplish what I accomplished last year,” said Cardoza. “It was a really tough year for respiratory therapists, to be able to represent respiratory therapists across the Air Force is a true honor.”

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GST, FRST execute rapid emergency care in joint exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Medical Group Ground Surgical Team and U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 160th Medical Detachment Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team participate in a joint emergency medical and surgical care exercise at Breitenwald Training Area, Landstuhl, March 9. The exercise included simulated patient scenarios and specific combat injury patterns.

Photos by Senior Airman John R. Wright

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 160th Medical Detachment Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team transport a simulated patient mannequin during a joint emergency medical and surgical care exercise with the U.S. Air Force 86th Medical Group Ground Surgical Team at Breitenwald Training Area, Landstuhl, March 9. The joint exercise included damage control resuscitation and emergency care of simulated injured or critically ill patients in an environment outside of established patient movement capabilities.

U.S. Army Capt. Emily Myers, 160th Medical Detachment Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team intensive care unit registered nurse, simulates administration of an IV medication during a joint emergency medical and surgical care exercise with the U.S. Air Force 86th Medical Group Ground Surgical Team at Breitenwald Training Area, Landstuhl, March 9. Air Force and Army medical personnel worked together during the exercise to establish an emergency room and operating room in a simulated deployed environment.

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U.S. Army Maj. Josiah Freemyer, 160th Medical Detachment Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team general surgeon, left, shows U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyuree Rose, 86th Medical Squadron surgical technician, how to properly assemble a gigli saw during a joint exercise at Breitenwald Training Area, Landstuhl, March 9. The Army and Air Force medical teams trained side-by-side to demonstrate joint emergency medical and surgical care capabilities during the exercise.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyuree Rose, 86th Medical Squadron surgical technician, left, Capt. Annalynn Pilarca, 86th MDS emergency room clinical nurse, center, and Capt. Andrew Keralis, 86th MDS emergency room physician, listen to a training scenario brief during a joint 86th Medical Group Ground Surgical Team and U.S. Army 160th Medical Detachment Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team exercise at Breitenwald Training Area, Landstuhl, March 9. Simulated patient scenarios allowed GST and FRST personnel to exercise emergency medical and surgical care similar to what could be expected in a deployed environment.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyuree Rose, 86th Medical Squadron surgical technician, holds a craniotomy burr set during a joint emergency medical and surgical care exercise with the U.S. Army 160th Medical Detachment Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team at Breitenwald Training Area, Landstuhl, March 9. The exercise included various simulated patient scenarios and combat injuries in which the Air Force 86th Medical Group Ground Surgical Team and Army 160th MED DET FRST executed damage control resuscitation and surgery of injured or critically ill patients in a joint environment outside of established support and patient movement capabilities.

Left to right: U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Webb, 86th Medical Squadron general surgeon, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyuree Rose, 86th MDS surgical technician, U.S. Army Maj. Josiah Freemyer, 160th Medical Detachment Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team general surgeon, and U.S. Army Maj. Kenneth Aytes, 160th MED DET FRST certified registered nurse anesthetist, treat a simulated patient during a joint exercise at Breitenwald Training Area, Landstuhl, March 9. The exercise allowed the Air Force 86th Medical Group Ground Surgical Team and Army 160th MED DET FRST to execute emergency medical care capabilities together in a simulated joint environment outside of established support.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Medical Group Ground Surgical Team and U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 160th Medical Detachment Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team treat simulated patients during a joint emergency medical and surgical care exercise at Breitenwald Training Area, Landstuhl, March 9. The joint GST, FRST exercise gave medical personnel the opportunity to demonstrate damage control surgery and emergency care of simulated injured patients in an environment outside of established support.

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86 OMRS Airman streamlines flight physicals

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tamara Norwood, 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron flight and operation medical technician, center, stands with Chief Master Sgt. Tommy Childers, 86th Civil Engineer Group superintendent, left, and U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Husemann, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, during an Airlifter of the Week ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, March 25. The Airlifter of the Week program recognizes Ramstein Airmen who, through hard work and dedication, make the 86th Airlift Wing the gateway to the world.

Story and photos by Senior Airman Milton Hamilton 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The 86th Airlift Wing command team recognized U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tamara Norwood as Airlifter of

the Week for her excellent job performance and leadership, March 25.

Norwood, 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron flight and operational medical technician, played a vital role in the

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The IFC programs are appointments requested by Airmen across U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, who are looking to retrain or re-class out of their current Air Force Specialty Code.

“My job is to make sure that Airmen are qualified for flying jobs,” Norwood said. “The physicals are more intensive for Airmen wanting to retrain into these types of jobs, but due to COVID-19 it’s been more difficult for Airmen to make appointments for physicals and other medical requirements.”

Once flight physicals and medical appointments for Airmen became available, Norwood was able to streamline the process in order to get a backlog of Airmen

who were about to miss the deadline for their retraining process.

She was able to complete 12 physicals and sign off 624 requirements within 24 hours.

“Norwood has done a phenomenal job and has shown an ability to be resilient in the way she reacts and proactively adjusts to change,” said Col. Matthew Husemann, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander. “She is an asset to the OMRS.” Norwood also revamped the training for unit health monitors and guided them on how to track and process updates for more than 400 Airmen. She also helped to boost the 721st Aerial Port Squadron’s mission readiness rate by 20% by organizing a health care one-stop shop for more than 100 personnel to complete their labs,

immunizations, and other health care requirements in one visit.

Norwood remarked that others have referred to her unit as “dream crushers” because of how often applicants are disqualified from flying because of health reasons.

“I don't like being called that, I like being able to make people's dreams come true,” Norwood said.

“When I am able to get someone closer to being able to retrain, that makes my day.”

Norwood, a Puerto Rico native, just recently took a promotion test and hopes to be a leader during her time in the U.S. Air Force.

“The more we get to move up in rank, the more we owe the U.S. Air Force,” Norwood said. “The more they give us, the more we owe them.

I feel like the U.S. Air Force has given me so much and I want to pay that back and pay it forward.”

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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz TASP Rodeo to go virtual Story and graphic by Keith Pannell U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Kept in the barn because of COVID in 2020, the Total Army Sponsorship Rodeo wrangled by U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz is out of the gates with a new format and approach for 2021.

In the past, the human resources team conducted the TASP Rodeo, which started in 2015, inside Armstrong’s Club with about 14 different agencies shaking hands, building relationships, and providing information to unit leaders on sponsorship training and support.

Wagons had been circled to make the TASP Rodeo a virtual event in 2020. However, COVID bucked organizers off that horse at the height of the pandemic. With another year to brush the dust off and saddle up, organizers expect this year’s virtual event to be a winner.

“We would love to have an inperson TASP Rodeo,” said Ivor Watson, USAG RP military personnel division chief. “That’s simply not possible. We have a great alternative

to get the sponsorship information out to unit leaders from around the Kaiserslautern Military Community.”

Watson emphasized that the rodeo is not sponsorship training. It’s a way for organizations to brief commanders, command sergeants major and first sergeants on how the Soldiers working for them can be better sponsors.

Tracey Jackman, USAG RP sponsorship coordinator liaison, said having a command team championing the sponsorship program and having a good sponsor is vital to a newcomer.

“The sponsor can make or break your whole assignment in Germany,” Jackman said. “Being a sponsor is not just a title a Soldier has. Someone will need a battle buddy to help with paperwork, groceries, and rides to and from appointments. I’ve been here two months and I don’t know what I would’ve done without my sponsor.

She’s been a blessing. That’s why we want command teams to buy into the TASP Rodeo.”

Watson and Jackman said moving overseas is “like night and day” when

compared to moving to a new base within the U.S. They cited examples like adults not being able to drive until they get a military driver’s license, a language barrier, basic customs, foreign currency, and finding dozens of offices on eight geographically separated kasernes as challenges.

“I think our garrison is unique among other Army garrisons,” Watson said.

He added that because this year’s event is virtual, Soldiers already appointed as sponsors can join the meeting, conducted via Microsoft Teams, and learn what’s available.

“We want to tell every single Soldier in this community about the Sponsorship Rodeo,” Watson said.

“Now, you may think you’re not a leader, but that doesn’t stop you from logging on, asking questions and learning if you have the time.”

The 2021 TASP Rodeo is currently slated for April 21. Anyone with questions should call Jackman at DSN 5411010 or 0611 541-1010.

“Being a sponsor is not just something they’re assigned to do,” Jackman said. “It’s a whole frame of mind.”

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LRMC DFAC plans to deliver sustainable options Story and photos by Marcy Sanchez Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Serving three meals to a hospital with over 2,500 staff members and an average guest throughput of more than 2,500 a day means a lot of waste over the course of a year.

To combat waste production, improve sustainability and contribute to the U.S. Army Installations Strategy, a 15-year long strategy which aims to take care of people, enhance readiness and resilience, modernize and innovate, and promote stewardship, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s Dining Facility is slated to move toward 100 percent recycled reusable plastic containers for patrons who aren’t dining in the facility. This effort would replace the current polystyrene foam containers while reducing waste and promoting stewardship in the host nation of Germany.

“We decided to start a sustainability initiative in order to reduce our waste stream and try and be more environmentally friendly,” said U.S. Army Maj. Andrew Otto,

Various recycled, reusable plastic containers are lined up inside the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Dining Facility, where nearly 200,000 meals are served annually, as the venue prepares to introduce more sustainable container options to patrons.

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Landstuhl Community Chapel (Bldg 3773) Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sundays Children’s Youth Church: 11:00 a.m. Sundays Daenner Community Chapel (Bldg 3150) Chapel Next Worship: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

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Ramstein North Chapel (Bldg 1201) Contemporary Service: 11:00 a.m. Sundays Seventh-Day Adventist Worship Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Saturdays Divine Worship: 11:00 a.m. Saturdays Ramstein South Chapel (Bldg 2403) Traditional with Communion: 9:30 a.m. Sundays Vogelweh Chapel (Bldg 2063) Gospel Service: 11:00 a.m. Sundays.

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explains Otto. “(Participants) would be utilizing this machine with every meal that you get. You purchase the container and take the container wherever you would like to eat your meal, whether it's here in the dining facility or back at your office, or even take them home and consume the meal there. These containers are more leak proof than the standard (meal to-go) disposable. When you're done with that meal, you scrape out remaining food, return the container into the machine and repeat the cycle.”

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“The machine helps reduce our carbon footprint by using reusable containers, helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and helps reduce water usage, said Otto. “All of our trash with the typical (polystyrene foam) or even (paper-based) disposables have to be processed somehow and right now it goes out through trash.”

According to some studies, the decomposition of polystyrene foam is estimated to take up to 500 years and has recycling options.

Additionally, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency classifies the product as a possible carcinogen, making greener, more sustainable alternatives more inviting.

“We've got a few different other sustainability efforts going on such as rewriting our menu to be more seasonal to minimize overall impact and cost,” said Otto. “We're all in this together and trying to be better stewards for our host nation facilities.”

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chief of Culinary and Hospitality at LRMC. “(The containers) are widely known throughout the (culinary) industry. They are at universities, civilian hospitals and other military dining facilities also have them.”

According to Otto, the containers are a small part of the sustainability solution with the more critical element being a refrigerator-sized food collection system which was recently installed inside the dining facility.

The collection system allows patrons to return their reusable containers for a token which can later be redeemed for a clean reusable container, either at the original dining facility or any other participating dining facility, including those outside the military.

“There's going to be a little bit of a different process of how (a customer) normally would get meals,”

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LRMC personnel recognized for year-long efforts Story and graphic by Marcy Sanchez Landstuhl Regional Medical Center From managing a Europe-wide $65 million operations and maintenance contract, to meeting the needs of more than 850 personnel, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s Civilian of the Year awardees for 2020 were well deserving of their recognition.

A culmination of their endeavors over the past year was recognized during an awards ceremony for three LRMC civilians including a local national, March 5.

During the recognition ceremony at LRMC, Sibel Lobban, Dr. Joanne Bollhofer-White and Richard Hilger were each presented with the Civilian Service Achievement Medal and a monetary award for their selection as the Category I, II, and III Civilian Employees of the Year, respectively.

The intent of the awards is to recognize three quarterly awards recipients who have made contributions which enhance LRMC’s mission accomplishments, teamwork, or public image; display a professional attitude toward self and others and a willingness to share credit; commit to excellence demonstrated by public service, continuous improvements and stewardship of resources; demonstrate personal initiative, creativity and professionalism; and who are recognized by patrons for their efforts.

“I didn’t realize it was possible for one person to have so much breadth and depth of knowledge on issues that have huge effects on our Soldiers’ lives,” said U.S. Army Capt. Brennan James, commander, Company C, Troop Command, LRMC, who nominated Lobban for the Category I award, open to non-supervisory U.S. civilians and local nationals in entrylevel grades.

Lobban, an administrative support assistant at Company C, started in public service while going to school in Heidelberg, Germany.

There, she worked at the local U.S. military installation with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service before shifting positions and finding her calling at LRMC. Since 2011, Lobban has proved to be the backbone for Company C, the largest com-

From managing a Europe-wide $65 million operations and maintenance contract, to meeting the needs of more than 850 personnel, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s Civilian of the Year awardees for 2020 were well deserving of their recognition.

pany-sized unit in the U.S. European Command with over 1,850 assigned personnel and family members.

“It makes me happy being able to help them, whatever the situation is,” said Lobban, a native of Berlin.

“I enjoy the diversity of the job and it keeps me busy. I definitely appreciate the recognition.” “(Lobban) could not be as successful as she has been if she didn’t genuinely care about our people. Her inner fire fuels the work and everyone who interacts with her can see that she cares about them and is willing to put in the work to support them,” explains James. “Because they can see it, they trust her and having trust in your support network is key to the success for the team.”

While Lobban contributed to Soldier readiness and administration, clinicians at the largest American medical center overseas relied on Bollhofer-White, a medication safety pharmacist at the Department of Pharmacy, for medication and patient safety.

Although Bollhofer-White, who was recognized with the Category II award, which is open to non-

supervisory U.S. civilians and local nationals in mid-level grades, is not new to military medicine after spending two decades as an activeduty pharmacist in the U.S. Air Force.

She is, however, new to civil service.

“I started in civil service when I came to LRMC,” explains BollhoferWhite, a medication safety pharmacist with LRMC’s Department of Pharmacy and native of Hicksville, New York.

Over the past 2 ½ years, BollhoferWhite led pharmacy efforts to ensure her department and the hospital was practicing safe and efficient medication management, including leading the team during the triennial Joint Commission survey. “(Bollhofer-White) has a passion for patient and staff well-being and applies her pharmacy expertise to improve medication use,” said U.S. Army Col. Paul Kassebaum, chief, Department of Pharmacy, LRMC. “Her impact goes way beyond the pharmacy. Through her unique combination of initiative, persistence, and expertise, she has improved medication use for patients throughout the hospital.”

Additionally, Bollhofer-White established medication management champions in each clinical area throughout LRMC, which streamlines any medication-related messages to staff members. She has also trained over 40 staff members to increase patient safety and staff efficiency.

“She is always looking for how to make processes better and will develop solutions proactively,” said Kassebaum. “It is inspiring to get to work with people like her.”

Bollhofer-White’s interest in pharmaceuticals began in junior high school, following a suggestion in the occupation from her school counsellor.

“The more I looked into what a pharmacist does, the more I became interested in this as a profession.

Pharmacy gives you an opportunity to help so many people by providing them medication and information to lead healthier lives,” said BollhoferWhite. “LRMC pharmacy is probably the best I’ve ever worked with.

We have a mix of Army, Air Force, Department of Defense civilians and contractors, and everyone works as one unit to ensure our patients

receive the best pharmacy care.”

The awardees’ impact was also realized well beyond LRMC, the parent organization of six U.S. Army health clinics across Europe, as demonstrated by Hilger, the Category III award recipient, which recognizes higher-level supervisors.

According to William McCarthy, the facilities director for all U.S. Army medical facilities in Europe, Hilger’s contributions during 2020 were beyond what was expected in his position. “Without (Hilger’s) presence, the quality and safety of LRMC and RHCE’s medical facilities would not be at the high level they are now,” McCarthy wrote in Hilger’s nomination.

“A lot of the things that our team does is work that's behind these walls, which most staff members don't realize but it helps them do their daily missions whether it's surgery, urology, or whatever,” said Hilger, a lead quality assurance specialist and Green Bay, Wis., native. “You’re only as strong as your team and we have a very conscientious and proactive facility management team that work really well together.”

Although Hilger is organic to LRMC, his noteworthy efforts led to recruitment as the contracting officer representative at Regional Health Command Europe, LRMC’s parent organization, which manages all U.S. Army medical facilities across Europe.

For more than 4 ½ years, Hilger has contributed to the facilities management mission through his ability to manage multiple contracts and understand local maintenance practices, which helps sustain operations.

“What I enjoy most about the job is the relationships,” said Hilger. “We get to do a lot of cross communication with other organizations, departments, have a lot of interactions and I just enjoy it.”

Hilger, who retired from the U.S. Air Force as an electrician, says the recognition isn’t a reflection of his work but one of his team’s efforts.

“Everybody's here to do a job and they're all here to support the patients and staff members,” said Hilger. “I'm very honored and surprised but I don't want to take (the award) as mine, it's really the team working hard out there.”

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April 9, 2021

Summer Surge: Lagerhof Inn ready for influx of Soldiers, families

by Keith Pannell U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz As of the writing of this sentence, the Baumholder Lagerhof Inn has just seven rooms filled.

In about 30 days, that number will swell to 35 and could fill all 45 rooms.

Soldiers and families leaving Baumholder will pass Soldiers and families arriving. Many of those will be in a different country for the first time. Lodging Manager George Franklin knows this all too well.

“We have the chance to make a great first impression for Baumholder on these new arrivals,” Franklin said. “Our main goal is communicating. When we can communicate with our customers, and we do on a daily basis, we know what makes them happy just by listening to their voice and that makes the biggest difference in our operation.”

During the first months of the year, the staff takes advantage of the extra time and empty rooms to prepare for the peak season starting soon.

“Right now, we’ll do more extras,” said Heidi Bayer, who has been with the Lagerhof Inn more than 20 years. “Cleaning windows, hanging new curtains and stuff we won’t be able to do in the

Heidi Bayer, Baumholder Lagerhof Inn staff member, makes a bed in one of the guest rooms as the staff gears up for the upcoming Summer Surge PCS season.

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PCS months. It’s a hotel. There’s always something to do.”

Franklin, who has been the Lagerhof Inn manager 14 years, said the Inn has a dozen customers check out and just as many ready to check in every day during the Permanent-Changeof-Station season. Every staff

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member — from the front-desk clerks to the housecleaning staff to the groundskeeper — will be working non-stop each shift.

“We have to check everything out,” Bayer said. “I look at it as if I was the customer. What do I expect? And, that’s how I clean the rooms.”

“Everybody’s morale is high

and they know we’re expected to do the best job possible. The PCS season is our Super Bowl,” Franklin said.

Franklin said he knows coming to the Baumholder Military Community is a blessing for some and jarring for others. But he hopes their stay at the Lagerhof Inn can ease that transition and

make for a wonderful tour on The Rock.

“I would tell them to make this lodge their home-awayfrom-home,” he said. “We are your comfort zone when you’re our guest. We are your pedestal.

And, we will be here from the beginning to the end of your stay.”

Administrative Assistant (Full-Time, 40 hrs/week)

Location: Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern Description/Job Summary: To provide day-to-day administrative support to the Area Director.

Responsibilities/Duties: WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE THE ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT? • You have to be a great employee – responsible, punctual, organized, reliable. You need to be able to multi-task, bring order to an office and adapt to urgent demands.

• You must have strong computer skills, especially Microsoft office suite, and not be intimidated by technology. You need to be able to maintain a department, center, or supervisor’s calendar.

• You must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• You need to demonstrate professional maturity, and understand how to appropriately deal with confidential or sensitive information.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • High School diploma required; some college preferred.

• Must possess a valid USAREUR driver’s license and be able to drive a USO fleet vehicle.

• Up to 2 years work experience in an administrative support/clerical role. Relevant experience in a not-for-profit, military, multicultural and/or global organization preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Ability to interact with USO leadership, the general public and military audiences at a variety of levels with integrity and professionalism.

• Proficiency using computers and design software.

Proficiency in social media and website management.

• Must be punctual, organized and self-motivated, with the ability to quickly and easily adapt to changing organizational needs.

• Must be able to lift, hold, and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.

KEY PRIORITIES INCLUDE: • Answer e-mails and phone calls and greet visitors.

Triage routine questions or problems, either resolving them or passing them along to the appropriate person.

• Submit required reports and data through appropriate channels, ensuing they are timely and accurate.

Process invoices, track donations and other expense transactions as required.

• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, travel and other staff-related activities.

• Receive, sort, and distribute mail. Generate letters, correspondence, and certificates.

• Prepare reports.

• Manage website and Facebook pages; use social media for marketing and correspondence.

DETAILS: • This position is located on Kleber Kasern in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Preference will be given to local candidates within commuting distance to the location.

• Relocation Assistance is not provided for this position.

• Resume and cover letter is required for full consideration.

Please apply online at www.uso.org/careers/ and click on “VIEW OUR JOB OPENINGS”.

USO is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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CINEMA & HOME CINEMA HIGHLIGHTS

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Some of the latest movies and all-time classics available to rent or stream! Check your streaming service for availability.

MOVIE | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

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MOVIE | Documentary, Comedy

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Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)

Worn Stories (2021)

Hysterical (2021)

Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home.

However, they soon find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla as he cuts a swath of destruction across the globe.

Cast: Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall Director: Adam Wingard

Worn Stories showcases a variety of storytellers and their relationship with clothes.

In this funny, heartfelt and moving docuseries, real people unpack the fascinating and quirky stories around their most meaningful pieces of clothing.

Cast: Timmy Cappello, Simon Doonan Director: Dara Horenblas

Hysterical is an honest and hilarious backstage pass into the lives of some of stand-up comedy’s most boundarybreaking women, exploring the hardfought journey to become the voices of their generation and their gender.

Cast: Iliza Shlesinger, Amy Schumer Director: Andrea Blaugrund Nevins

MOVIE | Drama

MOVIE | Animation, Adventure, Family

MOVIE | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

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MOVIE | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

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Blade Runner: The Final Cut (1982)

TV SERIES | Crime, Drama, Fantasy

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The Irregulars (2021)

Rick Deckard, an ex-policeman, becomes a special agent with a mission to exterminate a group of violent androids. As he starts getting deeper into his mission, he questions his own identity.

Cast: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer Director: Ridley Scott

Set in Victorian London, the series follows a gang of troubled street teens who are manipulated into solving crimes for the sinister Doctor Watson and his mysterious business partner, the elusive Sherlock Holmes.

Cast: McKell David, Thaddea Graham Creator: Tom Bidwell

MOVIE | Animation, Action, Adventure

MOVIE | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Poster by Walt Disney Studios

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Concrete Cowboy (2021)

Coco (2017)

The One and Only Ivan (2020)

Big Hero 6 (2014)

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

In this drama inspired by the real-life Fletcher Street Stables, 15-year-old Cole is taken to live with his estranged father for the summer, and a rebellious teen finds kinship in a tight-knit Philadelphia community of Black cowboys.

Cast: Idris Elba, Caleb McLaughlin Director: Ricky Staub

Despite his family’s generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician.

Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead.

Cast: Anthony Gonzalez, Benjamin Bratt Directors: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina

Ivan, a gorilla, lives with two elephants, Stella and Ruby, and a dog, Bob, in Big Top Mall. With no childhood memories left, Ivan sets off on a journey to find his identity.

Cast: Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Phillipa Soo Director: Thea Sharrock

Hiro, a robotics prodigy, joins hands with Baymax in order to avenge his brother’s death. They then team up with Hiro’s friends to form a team of high-tech heroes.

Cast: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Jamie Chung Directors: Don Hall, Chris Williams

Mr Fox, a family man, goes back to his ways of stealing, unable to resist his animal instincts. However, he finds himself trapped when three farmers decide to kill him and his kind.

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Window into Culture:

5 German film classics

by MilitaryInGermany.com One of the best ways to understand any culture is by checking out the art it produces. And one of the most engaging, immersive and instructive forms of art is film. Simply put, you can learn a lot about a country by watching movies!

Germany is no exception. The country has a long tradition when it comes to filmmaking. German inventors were at the forefront of developing projector technology in the late 19th century. German directors such as Fritz Lang and F.W. Murnau were making classic movies in the 1920’s – like “Metropolis” and “Nosferatu,” respectively – that are still watched and studied today.

But it is really in the past 50 years that German films have begun to shine, at least in terms of quality, dramatic heft and global recognition. Even though the great ones are exceptionally made, German movies are not, for the most part, feel-good movies. Happy endings, at least in the traditional American sense, are rare.

This is more a reflection of the purpose of art in Germany, however. Most good German movies grapple with at least one major social issue. Which is to say, they’re not just solely for entertainment.

For Americans looking for insight into German culture, here are five great movies with which to begin.

Aguirre: Wrath of God (1972) Before he played The Client in Disney’s “The Mandalorian,” Werner Herzog was (and remains) one of the most famous film directors in the world. “Aguirre: Wrath of God” was one of his early masterpieces.

The film stars Klaus Kinski as Don Lope de Aguirre, the ruthless, insane and younger half-brother of famed conquistador Francisco Pizarro. He leads a motley crew of wealth-seekers deep into South American jungles in search of the lost city of El Dorado and its rumored riches. The film is brilliantly German on many levels: which is to say, it’s beautifully filmed, not necessarily fast-paced, and honest about the consequences of such an expedition.

The making of the film was almost as celebrated as the movie itself. Herzog filmed on location in the Amazon rainforest in Peru and and clashed frequently with Klinski – to the point where guns were pulled (and fired). Fortunately, no major harm was done and a German classic was completed.

Wings of Desire (1987) Starring the wonderful German actor Bruno Ganz, “Wings of Desire” tells the story of two angels who watch over the people of Berlin. By turns philosophical, fantastic and deeply moving, the movie somehow manages to be both literate and accessible.

It’s also a lovely movie to watch. When the angels are on display, the color switches to a sepia-toned black and white, which may seem a bit jarring for American viewers raised on Hollywood movies. But the change does a great job of communicating an otherworldy perspective.

Good Bye, Lenin (2003) This is a comedy (!) that also manages to tackle a difficult German subject: namely, the divide between East and West Germany that lasted for nearly half a century following the second world war. “Good Bye, Lenin” does so in a fun and loveable way. Set in 1989, the movie opens with the mother of two nearly grown children lapsing into a coma just before the Iron Curtain falls.

When she wakes from the coma several months later, her children go to greater and greater lengths to convince her that nothing has changed, so that they can preserve her fragile health. It’s a highly entertaining and thought provoking movie.

Downfall (2004) This movie also stars Bruno Ganz, but in a wildly different role than in “Wings of Desire.” “Downfall” is about the last days of Hitler, and is one of the most clear-eyed movies made about the dictator. The story, acting, pacing, and tension are incredibly well done. However, the movie can also be incredibly difficult to watch, mostly because it treats the horror involved – by both the dictator and the people surrounding him – with such honesty.

The Lives of Others (2006) This award-winning movie manages to be tense, chilling and hopeful all at the same time. Set in the 1980s, it follows the story of an East German secret police operative charged with spying on a playwright at the behest of a corrupt minister who is in love with the playwright’s girlfriend.

As the movie progresses, and the tension cranks higher and higher, the movie offers excellent insights into the difficulties, choices, and consequences faced by individuals living in a society where every move was watched.

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»»Due to host nation regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community events may be cancelled or postponed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend a community event. »» Fitness centers now have extended hours: Active duty personnel can now take advantage of the extended hours of operation at the Sembach, Kleber, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Landstuhl, Hall of Champions and Mountaineer Fitness Centers with their doors now being open MonFri: 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat & Sun: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and federal & training holidays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Please go to Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com or Baumholder.armymwr.com for more details. »» Spring Vehicle Safety Day: Head over to the Pulaski Automotive Skills Center, May 14 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. where they are offering a FREE Automotive inspection for their Spring Vehicle Safety Day! Pull up for a bumper-to-bumper vehicle checkup by a professional mechanic with no cost to you. This service is open to Soldiers, Family Members, and civilians with a Military ID card and a USAREUR registered vehicle.

For more information, contact Pulaski Automotive Skills Center, Pulaski Bks., Bldg. 2859, 493-4167, 0631-34064167. »» Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month: Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month, observed each April, is a campaign that aims to increase awareness about the causes and risk factors for sexual assault and empowers individuals to take steps to prevent it in their communities.

Army Community Service and the SHARP Program are teaming up with the USAG-RP Libraries to raise awareness about sexual violence.

This month, each library will have a special collection of books on display that addresses rape culture, management of trauma, prevention and intervention within various demographics. Let’s all get on the same page! For more information contact the SHARP Program, Landstuhl Bldg. 3820, 541-9029, 0611-143-541-9029. »» Arts & Crafts reopening: If you’re feeling crafty, head over and grab some art supplies from Arts & Crafts Too as they are now open! Next time you pick up your mail or have a VAT appointment, stop in and see what they are offering! Arts & Crafts Too is open Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sat, Sun, training and federal holidays.

For more information contact Arts

& Crafts Too, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8661, 531-2849, 0611-143-531-2849 »» UTAP services available: Service with the Kleber and Baumholder UTAP offices is now available MonFri. Please note, no more than three customers are allowed in the Baumholder office at a time and only one at a time at the Kleber Location. UTAP in-briefs require an appointment and are limited to five customers. For more information, contact the Baumholder UTAP Office, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8661, 531-2896, 0611-143-531-2896 or the Kleber UTAP Office, Kleber Kaserne Bldg.

3245, 541-9086 / 9091, 0611-143541-9086 / 9091. »» USAG Rheinland Pfalz Automotive Skills Centers by appointment only: Take advantage of the Automotive Skills Centers in your area. Car Wash operation is also open and staff will be disinfecting wands and vacuum cleaners several times a day for your safety. Automotive Skills Centers are open with each bay limited to one customer at a time. Current hours of operation are: Baumholder, Tue-Sat from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Landstuhl, Mon-Sat from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Pulaski, Mon-Sun from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

For more information or to make an appointment, contact Landstuhl Automotive Skills Center, Wilson Bks., Bldg. 3800, 06371-493-1628, Pulaski Automotive Skills Center, Pulaski Bks., Bldg. 2859, 0631-350-2323 or Baumholder Automotive Skills Center, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8438, 531-2949, 0611-143-531-2949. »» Pulaski Automotive Skills Center Speedy Lube now open on Saturdays by appointment only: Does it feel like you don’t have enough time in the week to get all your todos done? Now open Saturdays, the Speedy Lube on Pulaski is making it even easier to get your vehicle’s services done! Perfect for the changing seasons, get your oil and tires changed. For more information, contact Pulaski Automotive Skills Center, Pulaski Bks., Bldg. 2859, 4934167, 0631-3406-4167. »» Baumholder SKIESUnlimited registration open: Extracurricular activities for youth can not only boost academic performance, but also improve social skills, time management, and confidence.

Baumholder SKIESUnlimited offers a wide range of programs for children ranging in age from 2 years old to 18. Get your child active with soccer clinics and camps, Kuk Sool Won, piano and drum lessons, gymnastics or swim lessons by contacting Baumholder Parent Central Service, Wetzel Kaserne, Bldg. 8876, 531-

3440, 0611-143-531-5440.

Spring sports registration now open: Don’t miss your opportunity to get your child outside and active with Spring sports.

The 2021 season offers skills camps for soccer (ages 5-14), archery (ages 9-15), golf (ages 5-15), cross country (ages 8-15), and baseball (ages 5-8).

Register by appointment only, by phone or Webtrac. Cost is $45 per sport. For more information, contact Baumholder Youth Services, Wetzel Kaserne, Bldg. 8846, 531-3440, 0611143-531-3440. »» Shooting range now open: Take advantage of Baumholder Outdoor Recreation’s hidden gem, the Shooting and Archery Range ThuMon 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (closed Tue & Wed). For more information, contact Baumholder Outdoor Recreation, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8167, 531-2841, 0611-143-531-2841. »» SKIES virtual classes now available: Are you and your youth missing the enrichment and routine of extracurricular activities?

SKIESUnlimited offers virtual classes by request all from the safety and comfort of your own home. Contact SKIESUnlimited at 486-5412/ 8991, or 49 06371-86-5412/ 8991. »» Virtual beer tasting: Don’t let being homebound get you down! Register today to discover Rheinland-Pfalz’s largest joint brewery, Parkbräu and Bellheimer, with Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation’s Virtual Beer Tasting being hosted Apr. 24 at 7 p.m.

Introduce yourself to the flavors of the Pfalz with up to 12 different local styles with snacks while learning the unique details, history and tradition of one of our hometown breweries.

Register before registration closes on Apr. 16. For more information and to register, contact Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Pulaski Bks., Bldg. 2905, 493-4117, 0631-34064117. »» USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Library now open to the public: All programming and activities will remain virtual but the Kleber, Landstuhl and Baumholder Libraries are now open to the public. Patrons are required to wear facemasks, sign in and sanitize their hands upon entry. Capacity is limited due to COVID mitigation policies. Computer usage will also be allowed. Patrons are also still able to place their request online for curbside pickup as well. For more information, go to Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com or Baumholder.armymwr.com »» Blended Learning Lifeguard course: Become a certified lifeguard with the Blended Learning Lifeguard Course at the Aquatic Center. Becoming a »» Baumholder

lifeguard has never been easier with your classroom training now online.

Get it done anywhere and when it works best for you! Finish off your certification in the pool once your online coursework is completed. Must be 16 years of age or older and pass the swim prerequisites of a 300-meter continuous swim, two minutes treading water with no hands, and a timed swim with a 10-pound weight.

Courses will be offered starting Mar. 23 and Aug. 24. For more information and to register, contact the Aquatic Center, Wetzel Kaserne, Bldg. 8897, 531-2904, 06311-143-2904. »» BOSS President wanted in Kaiserslautern: Are you a single service member looking for ways to get more involved in the community?

BOSS, or Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, in the Kaiserslautern community is looking for a new president! The BOSS program represents the voice of the single Soldier by advocating for quality issues on the installation, in the barracks, recreation, leisure and beyond. If you are in the Kaiserslautern commuting area and are interested in learning more or applying to become the next BOSS president, please contact Tucker Wakefield at 0611-143-541-9058. »» Seeking a Licensed Esthetician for the All About You Spa: Baumholder Family and MWR is looking for a contractor to provide esthetician services at the All About You Spa. Enjoy great earning potential while doing something you love! Candidates must have proof of certification. All applicants should contact Mr. Barton Newton at 531-2915, 0611-143-5312915. »» SKIESUnlimited seeking instructors: Do you have a passion and experience in Arts & Recreation, Sports & Fitness, Mentoring & Intervention or Academic & Life Skills?

Be a SKIESUnlimted Instructor and share your skills with the community’s youth and earn extra money. For more information, contact SKIESUnlimited at 06371-86-5414, 486-5412. »» No Cook Fridays in April at the Rheinlander Convention Center: Celebrate the end of the work week with a delicious meal you can pick up and bring home with you! Every Friday, the Rheinlander Convention Center offers No Cook Fridays with two new meal options each week! »» Today: Grilled ham, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, or homemade cheese spätzle, house salad. April 16: Pork schnitzel or veggie schnitzel, gravy, potato croquettes, house salad. April 23: Pike Perch or Salmon filet, basmati rice, house salad. April 30: Bacon cheeseburger, or a veggie

burger, steakhouse fries, coleslaw and gorgonzola dip. To see all menu options and to place your order through Webtrac, visit Baumholder. armymwr.com or contact Rheinlander Convention Center, Smith Bks., Bldg.

8085, 531-2887, 0611-143-531-2887. »» Baumholder ACS has moved!

Attention Baumholder folks, ACS has moved over to Smith Barracks. Find all the same services that you know and love on Smith Bks., Bldg. 8666.

For more information, contact ACS at 531-2850, 0611-143-531-2850. »» Army Community Service by appointment only or online: The Baumholder (Clinic Kaserne, Bldg.

8746) and Kaiserslautern location (Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3210) are available to you. To maximize social distancing, please call in advance for an appointment. Appointments can be made at both the Kleber and at the Baumholder office by calling Mon-Wed & Fri from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thu from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., closed all holidays. For more information, please contact Kaiserslautern ACS on Kleber Kaserne at 541-9000, 0611143-541-9000 or Baumholder ACS on Smith Bks. at 531-2850, 0611-143531-2850. »» Youth Sports & Fitness looking for volunteer coaches: Both the Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Youth Sports Programs are seeking those who have a passion for sports and enjoy coaching and mentoring young athletes for the upcoming spring season. Support the community’s youth by sharing your skills and experience coaching archery, baseball, coach pitch, cross country, golf, softball, soccer, T-ball and track and field. Not only are you helping the youth and community as a whole, you can also collect volunteer hours towards promotions and awards and receive special discounts for your own children enrolled in sports activities.

Make a difference today and contact Baumholder Youth Sports on Wetzel Kaserne, Bldg. 8879, 531-2938/ 2937 or Kaiserslautern Youth Sports on Landstuhl, Bldg. 3819, 486-8375, 06371-86-8375. »» 24/7 Fitness Center access: Active duty members now have 24/7 access to both the Landstuhl and Mountaineer Fitness Centers.

To register, simply stop by the participating fitness centers to ensure you have a RecTrac account, review the updated rules and sign a liability waiver. For more information, contact either Landstuhl Fitness Center, Landstuhl, Bldg. 3720, 486-7172, 06371-86-7172 or Mountaineer Fitness Center, Smith Bks., 8220, 5313405, 0611-143-531-3405.

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