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February 17, 2012

Volume 36, number 7

Airlift squadron celebrates 70 years

by Airman 1st Class Trevor Rhynes 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs “As a modern day squadron, we stand on the shoulders of giants of the people who came before us,” said 1st Lt. Brett Polage, 37th Airlift Squadron historian. “They have paved the way for us to be successful, so we now show our respect for them.”

The 37th Airlift Squadron was activated Feb. 14, 1942, at Patterson Field, Ohio. The 37th AS has participated in multiple operations spanning various wars like operations Market Garden, the D-Day landings in World War II, troop transport in Korea and Operation Homecoming in Vietnam, See SQUADRON, Page 3

Photo by Airman 1st Class Caitlin O’Neil-McKeown

U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron on Ramstein conduct a mass airdrop of paratroopers Feb. 10 from the U.S. Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team out of Aviano Air Base, Italy. The mass airdrop over Alzey, Germany, commemorated 70 years of combat airlift capabilities for the 37th AS.

Army Reserve command team visits 7th CSC Soldiers Story and photo by Sgt. Daniel J. Friedberg 221st Public Affairs Detachment Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, the chief of the Army Reserve and commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael D. Schultz, the command sergeant major of the Army Reserve, brought Soldiers messages focusing on upcoming changes to the active and reserve Army structure during a two-day

tour of the 7th Civil Support Command and the KMC Feb. 11 and 12.

Stultz, shrugging off jet lag and sub-freezing cold temperatures, also visited injured Soldiers at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and made an office call to Brig.

Gen. Aundre F. Piggee, the commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, and Brig. Gen. Mark S. Hendrix, the commanding general of the 7th CSC, at See RESERVE, Page 3

Build partnerships and get to know German traditions by joining local festivities like the Fasching parade Tuesday in RamsteinMiesenbach. See details on Page 20.

SPORTS

TIP OF THE WEEK

LIFESTYLES

Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, commanding general of the Army Reserve, receives information from Sgt. Aldrin Coja, a survey team member with the 773rd Civil Support Team, 7th Civil Support Command, Feb. 11 on the operation of the unit’s Personnel Protective Equipment used in hazardous or contaminated environments. The 773rd CST is a first responder to any chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attack.

Fasching takes over Ramstein, Page 20

NFL stars, cheerleaders visit Ramstein, Page 22

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February 17, 2012

Your opportune unity

by Lt. Col. Angenene Robertson 786th Force Support Squadron commander

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Commentary

recently read the book “Outliers: the Story of Success,” by Malcolm Gladwell. Without giving too much away, he writes 11 stories/chapters, each supporting the overall premise of his book that opportunity is the key to success.

Gladwell states: “It is not the brightest who succeed … Nor is success simply the sum of the decisions and efforts we make on our own behalf. It is rather, a gift.

Outliers are those who have been given opportunities — and who have had the strength and presence of mind to seize them.”

He also makes a strong and compelling argument that our hard

work, determination and cultural legacies (family background, surroundings, attitudes, origin, how/ where/when you are raised, etc.) all play a role in our successes.

“Cultural legacies” Growing up in Rock Hill, S.C., and later traveling with my pop at the age of 12 as a semi-Army brat is part of my DNA, my cultural legacy.

In South Carolina, I vividly remember my parents instilling in my brother and me the importance of having morals and values.

I laugh now, because though we were pretty good kids (if I say so myself), we were still kids.

My pop, the son of a preacher, instilled discipline and my mom taught us, as she was taught, that, “If you lie, you’ll steal. If you steal, you’ll cheat.”

Ironically, for anyone spending time at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, you know

the honor code: “We will not lie, steal or cheat, nor tolerate anyone among us who does.”

My parents had no idea about the academy more than 1,600 miles from South Carolina. But they instilled in us (what was instilled in young academy cadets) the importance of leading honorable and disciplined lives.

It’s that cultural legacy that Gladwell speaks about in his book.

“Given opportunity …”

Because I am a “Girl Raised in the South,” or GRITS, I needed to break down the opportunity into a new word — “opportune unity.”

This means, a choice we make to accept our destiny or purpose in life at the right time, right place.

By the way, if you say this enough times, “opportune unity,” you’ll sound just like a GRITS. An “opportune unity” happened

during my sophomore year in college when the idea of joining the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps presented itself.

Unbeknownst to me at that time, this was part of my purpose/calling in life. I opted to listen to my pop about joining the Air Force (versus the Army) ROTC. You see, he enlisted in the Army to provide a better way of life for us and served nearly 22 years.

In fact, in the mid ’80s we were stationed in Baumholder, affectionately known as “The Rock,” where I attended high school for two years. I remember a sense of community and the friendships formed with my fellow band, volleyball and basketball teammates (and who could forget the amazing travel opportunities?). What an eye-opening experience for a young GRITS. So, when my pop “suggested” the Air Force, I’m See OPPORTUNITY, Page 6

Pillar III — Personal Accountability

by Airman Anonymous

When my first shirt asked me to step into our commander’s office, part of me was hoping my leadership didn’t know what had happened the night before. The other part of me wanted to kick myself for having something to hide in the first place. But I knew I couldn’t do anything but wait and see what would happen.

Normally, getting called in the same room with my commander and first sergeant wouldn’t phase me. I was fortunate to have two leaders who frequently provided feedback on my actions, praised me for my good performance and asked for my opinion on issues affecting our unit.

This time, the door was shut and I was asked to sit down. The two were my role models and my guides, and they were the type of leaders that people talked about as exemplars of professionalism and devotion. The last thing I ever

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wanted was to let them down. Their hard stares were mixed with disappointment and concern. I never thought I’d get that look from them.

“We received a few complaints last night and this morning,” my commander said. “Can you explain what happened last night?”

I stayed silent a long while to think about what had really happened. The sad thing was I probably knew less than they did about my actions. I didn’t want to say that I did what I normally did when I was drinking. I didn’t want to say that it had been a particularly hard week, that I planned to drink until I felt better.

I didn’t want to say that this time I didn’t feel any better, and that I kept drinking more.

I didn’t want to say that I couldn’t remember picking a fight with one of my best friends. I didn’t want to say that I got out of control and punched a window in the dorms.

I didn’t want to say that I couldn’t remember who took me back to my room, bandaged me

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up and put me to bed.

I didn’t want to say anything at all because any reply would reveal my own blaring regrets.

I moved my damaged hand under the table to hide the bandages and took a deep breath.

“Sir, I don’t know what happened last night.”

My first shirt hid a frown and spoke up.

“I wish I could say that this was abnormal behavior from you, but I know that it’s not,” he said. “We know the past couple months have been hard and that you have a lot on your plate.

But this isn’t just a personal problem anymore.

This time you’ve done something incredibly stupid.”

He stopped and pointed at my hand.

“I can see it. I know what happened. Do you have any idea how many people had to take care of you last night, how many people came to me because they are worried about you?”

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SQUADRON, from Page 1

which was the mission to bring back POWs in 1973.

The celebration consisted of events such as a mass airdrop, a static display including C-130J Super Hercules, a German C-160, and a British C-47.

The mass airdrop was made up of more than 300 jumpers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team from Vicenza, Italy and Ramstein’s 435th Contingency Response Group.

The main event of the weekend was the 300 jumper airdrop Friday.

“We celebrated part of our 70th anniversary by doing an eight-ship C-130J formation airdrop,” said Chief Master Sgt. Lewis Holston Jr., 37th AS superintendent. “Everything we had planned went just right.”

Holston credits Airmen from maintenance as a large part of the reason this mission went well.

“None of this would have happened without our brothers from maintenance working countless hours to get our aircraft ready to fly,” he RESERVE, from Page 1

Panzer Kaserne before meeting with Soldiers at the chapel on Daenner Kaserne.

Stultz, who plans to retire in June, wasted no time telling Soldiers that current budget cuts, the election year, and troop reductions in Iraq and Afghanistan are now placing renewed challenges on both the active and reserve Army.

Stultz made it clear that the annual Army budget more than tripled in the last four years compared to 2002. He also said the active Army has grown by more than 90,000 Soldiers since 2002, and that future reductions are now unstoppable.

“We can’t keep it up,” Stultz said.

But Stultz also sees possibilities for both a cost-effective and combat-effective national force despite recent budget tightening.

Stultz said both President Barack Obama and Congress have asked him to increase the relevance of an operational reserve as part of the total Army force package for support functions like transportation, medical, military police, engineering and civil affairs.

This idea draws on experience gained by a generation of professional Soldiers honed by 10 years of deployments in foreign wars.

There are opportunities and

Photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Rhynes

Maintainers from the 86th Maintenance Squadron deice a C-130J Feb. 10 on Ramstein. The maintainers worked countless hours in preparation for the 37th Airlift Squadron’s mass airdrop. The airdrop commemorated 70 years of combat airlift capabilities for the 37th AS.

said. “It’s challenging to get a C-130J prepped to fly, but these Airmen do it without an issue.”

All in all, participants in the events

positions for separating veteran active-duty Soldiers in the Army Reserve as part of the concept of “reversibility,” Stultz said.

Stultz said veteran Army Reserve Soldiers and units will be deployed predictably for periods of a year or less in support of the active Army in a variety of international humanitarian and military missions within the five-year activation model, called Army Force Generation.

Depending on individual needs, Army requirements and national defense planning, Soldiers will also be able to switch from Reserve service to active service and back again as part of a life-long “continuum of service,” Stultz said.

An Army Reserve Soldier only absorbs a quarter of the costs in training and pay of an active-duty Soldier and this economically allows the active Army to evolve into a more combat-oriented force by 2020 despite reducing expenditures, Stultz added.

The concept is so innovative that the defense ministries of many countries are now examining the Army´s Force Generation model as a basis for their defense planning, he said.

Foreign defense experts are also interested in how the Army develops its corps of noncommissioned officers, which makes the current Army so successful, Stultz said.

held over the weekend did a good job of honoring those who came before them.

“The 70th anniversary weekend was held to honor those who came

Soldiers will also see changes this year in the semiannual physical fitness test, weight standards and in professional development, said Schultz in his role as the senior enlisted Soldier of the Army Reserve.

Soldiers will also be expected to demonstrate more individual initiative for their career progression as part of a plan of “structured self-development,” he said.

Schultz also said that starting in October, Soldiers will be required to complete a minimum of 80 hours of individual course work in order to qualify for the leadership education schools necessary for enlisted promotion.

The changes will more aggressively identify and eliminate sub-standard Soldiers in a policy of “shaping the force,” Schultz said.

After Schultz’s presentation, Stultz fielded questions from the audience, such as the challenges of civilian job retention before, during and after deployment.

In the U.S., Army Reserve Soldiers can expect civilian job protection under the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act. This type of protection does not generally apply to Soldiers living and working abroad on foreign employment contracts.

Stultz recommended that

before us,” said Lt. Col. Josh Olson, 37th squadron commander. “We feel as though this weekend was highly successful in doing that.”

Photo by Sgt. Daniel J. Friedberg

Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz (left), commanding general of the Army Reserve, talks to members of the 793rd Movement Control Team, 7th Civil Support Command about the role of a junior Soldier before he promotes Pfc. Maisonobe G. Fokwakengne, a movement control specialist, to the rank of specialist Feb. 11 at the Kleber Dining Facility in Kaiserslautern.

Army Reserve Soldiers, whether protected by law or not, take personal initiative and talk to their employers directly and openly about their Reserve obligations before any deployment.

Stultz and Schultz communicated their message also in separate town hall meetings with 7th CSC units at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Kleber Kaserne and Wiesbaden Army Airfield Saturday before later boarding a flight to join other units of the 7th CSC in Italy.

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10:18 a.m.: A simple assault and communicating a threat was reported in Steinwenden after an individual became belligerent and abusive toward on-scene police officers and started verbally harming others.

Furthermore, the individual then began pushing other personnel on scene.

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12:15 a.m.: An assault was reported after a local national was denied entry to a club in Kaiserslautern and became

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9:41 p.m.: Damage to private property was reported on Vogelweh Family Housing after an individual’s vehicle sustained multiple scratches to the driver’s and passenger’s side doors.

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3:16 a.m.: A drunken individual was apprehended at a club in Kaiserslautern after provoking speeches were made against a patrol.

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Memorial run

The 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron Booster Club will sponsor a 5-kilometer run March 3 in memory of Airman 1st Class Zachary Cuddeback. Entry fee is $12 for pre-registered runners and $15 on the day of registration.

T-Shirts will be given to the first 200 registered runners. Prizes will be awarded to top overall male runner, top overall female runner and top female and male in each age group. Pre-register by Tuesday by e-mailing zrc_memrun12@yahoo.com or stop by Bldg.

2404, Room 213. For more information, call 2nd Lt. Shannon Geary at 480-5496 or Staff Sgt. Melanie McBride at 480-5961.

HYT briefing

The Military Personnel Section will host a High Year of Tenure briefing at 7:30 a.m.

Thursday at the Hercules Theater. Members who are affected by the recent HYT changes are encourage to attend. Representatives will be available to answer questions regarding assignments, promotions, date eligible to return from overseas and re-enlistments.

Semiannual inventory

The 86th Munitions Squadron will be closed March 1 to 31 to conduct a 100 percent semiannual inventory. The squadron will be unable to process any transactions during this

ed a DUI after an individual failed to acknowledge a traffic light. After contact, Polizei detected the odor of alcohol.

After testing, the individual was declared intoxicated.

7:35 a.m.: Polizei reported a major traffic accident after a driver struck two light poles and a brick wall.

1:36 p.m.: A possible domestic disturbance was reported on Vogelweh Family Housing. Investigation revealed an individual was throwing another individual’s clothes over the balcony due to unknown circumstances.

FEB. 12

10:10 p.m.: A theft from a motor vehicle was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach after the owner saw his vehicle had a broken window and items missing.

FEB. 13

6:56 a.m.: Damage to private property was reported in Steinwenden after the owner

February 17, 2012 of a vehicle noticed the passenger’s side window of his vehicle had been shattered.

7:10 a.m.: Damage and larceny of private property was reported in Steinwenden when the owner of a vehicle noticed his vehicle’s passenger’s side window had been shattered and a GPS had been stolen.

8:15 a.m.: Larceny of government and private property was reported at a club in Kaiserslautern after an individual noticed his jacket had been stolen along with an ID and personal belongings.

1:58 p.m.: Larceny of private property was reported on Vogelweh after an individual noticed their iPhone had been taken from their vehicle.

A civilian was terminated from work and barred from U.S. military installations in Europe after his involvement in an incident of driving under the influence of a controlled substance.

86, failure to go. The commander imposed suspended punishment of reduction to the grade of airman basic, with reduction to airman, 30 days restriction, 30 days extra duty, and a reprimand. » A wing commander administered non-judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, to a first lieutenant for two violations of Article 92, dereliction of duty (unprofessional relationship).

The commander imposed punishment of forfeiture of $456 pay and a reprimand. » A squadron commander administered non-judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, to an airman first class for violation of Article 92, dereliction of duty (operating a vehicle without a USAREUR license), Article 107, false official statement, Article 121, larceny, and Article 134, fleeing the scene of an accident. The commander imposed punishment of reduction to the grade of airman, 30 days restriction, 30 days extra duty and a reprimand.

UCMJ ACTIONS

AADD STATS

BARMENT:

» A squadron commander administered non-judicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, to an airman first class for violation of Article

Feb. 10 — 8 calls, 34 volunteers, 11 lives potentially saved.

Feb. 11 — 14 calls, 18 volunteers, 30 lives potentially saved.

time unless it is an emergency. For more information, call Munitions Operations at 4805715/5725.

The new hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday to Thursdays, and from 7:30 a.m. to noon Fridays.

Volunteer of the Year Award

Dental assisting program

Nominations to submit an outstanding volunteer in your organization for the prestigious Volunteer of Year Award are due by close of business Feb. 28. Nomination packets and submission information can be found at www. mwrgermany.com/klavc.html.

Closures

The Furnishings Management offices on Einsiedlerhof and Ramstein will be closed March 8 and 9 for inventory.

3rd AF awards banquet

The 3rd Air Force Annual Awards Banquet will take place today at the Ramstein Officers’ Club. The social will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the banquet at 6. For reservations, call Master Sgt. Durina Smitko at 478-1225 or 06371-405-1225.

Attire is mess dress or semi-formal for military and semi-formal for civilians.

New hours

In an effort to streamline work center operations and provide better customer service, the 86th Airlift Wing/IP Personnel Security Office has changed its customer service hours.

The Ramstein Dental Clinic will start the next American Red Cross Dental Assisting Volunteer Program April 16. The course is full time for seven months (6:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday). It is open to dependent ID Card holders with a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must attend the mass briefing 3:30 p.m. March 19 in the Ramstein Dental Clinic waiting area. Interviews will be conducted March 21 to 23. Notification of selection will be announced March 26. Participants must be available to in-process March 27 to April 11. Applicants must be dedicated, motivated, and up-to-date on all immunizations. Further information, applications and interview slots will be given at the briefing. Volunteers are full time from start day. For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Nailah Dillard or Staff Sgt. Nichol De Veyra at 479-2210 or 06371-46-2210.

No POVs through LVIS gate

Privately owned vehicles will not be permitted to enter or exit Ramstein Air Base through the LVIS gate during construction, which lasts until March 24. Dates may change again depending on weather conditions.

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USAREUR officials: major changes for tax year 2011 Chiefs’ Corner

by Curtis A. Parker Wiesbaden Legal Center chief of client services

The Little Brown Book.

What’s the big deal?

HEIDELBERG, Germany — There are several changes in the tax laws for income tax year 2011.

U.S. Army Europe tax experts have outlined nine of the major changes:

by Senior Master Sgt. Edward Slacum 352 NWS Det 1 superintendent

FILING DATE: This year’s filing date is April 17. Taxpayers get extra time because of the Emancipation Day holiday in the District of Columbia — even if you do not live in the district.

Taxpayers requesting an extension will have until Oct. 17 to file their 2011 tax returns. For personnel stationed overseas, the filing date is June 15.

Those recently deployed to a combat zone may have additional time to file and should check at their local tax center for more information.

STANDARD DEDUCTION INCREASES: The standard deduction for taxpayers who choose not to itemize deductions on Schedule A (Form 1040) has increased.

The 2011 standard deduction amounts are: » $5,800 for unmarried taxpayers or married taxpayers filing separately » $11,600 for married taxpayers filing jointly » $8,500 for taxpayers filing as head of household. » The additional standard deduction allowed for blind taxpayers and taxpayers 65 or older at the end of the tax year will be $1,150 if married filing jointly and $1,450 if single.

EARNED INCOME CREDIT AMOUNT INCREASED: The Earned Income Credit applies to taxpayers who are within a certain income bracket and have at least $1 of earned income during 2011.

It is a refundable credit for those who work but do not have high incomes.

For 2011, earned income and adjusted gross income must be less than: » $43,998 ($49,078 if married filing jointly) with three or more qualifying children » $40,964 ($46,044 if married filing jointly) with two qualifying children » $36,052 ($41,132 if married filing jointly) with one qualifying child » $13,660 ($18,740 if married filing jointly) with no qualifying children The maximum credit is: » $3,094 with one qualifying child » $5,112 with two qualifying children » $5,751 with three or more qualifying children » $464 with no qualifying children » Taxpayers whose investment income is more than $3,150 cannot claim the Earned Income Credit.

THE AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY CREDIT: This credit replaces and expands the former Hope scholarship credit that was applicable in tax years 2009 and 2010.

Unlike other education tax credits, the American Opportunity Credit includes expenses for

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course-related books, supplies and equipment not necessarily paid to the educational institution.

It also differs from the Hope scholarship credit because it allows the credit to be claimed for four years of post-secondary education instead of two.

The credit can be used for up to $2,500 for the cost of tuition, fees and course materials paid during the taxable year.

Also, 40 percent of the credit (up to $1,000) is refundable. This means taxpayers could get it even if they owe no tax.

The following expenses do not qualify: » Room and board » Transportation » Insurance » Medical expenses » Student fees unless required as a condition of enrollment or attendance » Same expenses paid with tax-free educational assistance » Same expenses used for any other tax deduction, credit or educational benefit LIFETIME LEARNING CREDIT INCOME LIMITS INCREASED: Taxpayers may be able to claim a Lifetime Learning Credit of up to $2,000 for qualified education expenses paid for all eligible students.

Adjusted gross income has been increased from last year and must be less than $61,000 if single or $122,000 if married filing jointly.

This credit is nonrefundable, so it will only reduce tax to $0 and will not refund taxpayers any money beyond that. This credit is available for all years of postsecondary education and for courses to acquire or improve job skills.

Qualified expenses include tuition and fees required for enrollment (including amounts required to be paid to the institution for course-related books, supplies and equipment).

NOTE: There are several differences between the American Opportunity Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit.

For example, you can claim the American Opportunity Credit for the same student for no more than four tax years, but any year in which the Hope credit was claimed counts toward the four years.

However, there is no limit on the number of years for which you can claim a Lifetime Learning Credit based on the same student’s expenses.

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Why do senior noncommissioned officers make such a big deal out of the Enlisted Force Structure (AFI 36-2618), more commonly referred to as the “Little Brown Book?”

I mean, come on, we all know what is expected of us, right? We have supervisors who lay out their expectations of us on our performance feedbacks, we have performance reports that illustrate how our performance measures up against our peers and we have endless CBTs to cover just about everything else. So why do SNCOs keep referencing the Little Brown Book?

The answer is simple. The Little Brown Book is the road map for enlisted professional development and advancement.

If you’re only concerned with the here and now, then focusing on your current rank or position is probably good enough for you. But, if you want to continue to learn and grow, then you must know what will be expected of you down the road so you can begin laying the foundation for your future growth and success now. The key to the future is outlined for you in the Little Brown Book.

Remember, your readiness for future advancement is determined by your past performance. If your performance only demonstrates that you can be good at your current level, but not at the next level, why would the Air Force want to advance you? On the other hand, if your past performance indicates you already possess the skills to succeed at the next level, then advancement to the next level is not only in your best interest but also in the best interest of the Air Force.

The Air Force evaluates each enlisted member on the “Whole-Person Concept.” We look at your duty performance, your significant self-improvement and your base/community involvement.

If you want to know what that means for you, the Little Brown Book has you covered.

While we expect you to excel at your current rank/position, we also want you taking the steps necessary to prepare yourself for future advancement.

So, if you are a staff sergeant and want to advance to technical sergeant then you must not only master the requirements for your current rank, but also begin stepping up your game so you can demonstrate your readiness to assume the next grade. The Little Brown Book will tell you what you need to do to demonstrate your readiness for advancement.

Why do SNCOs make such a big deal out of the Little Brown Book? Simple. We want you to advance. We want you to be prepared to replace us when we move on. We want to ensure you, as future Air Force senior enlisted leaders, are prepared for the challenges you will face when you wear the chevrons of SNCO. No matter what your current rank is, the Little Brown Book is your guide to success. What you do with it is completely up to you.

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OPPORTUNITY, from Page 2

thankful I had the presence of mind to listen to his words of wisdom.

“Never forget …”

As folks from home always say, “Remember where you came from, baby.” Why? Now I realize that remembering serves as a vehicle to take you where you want to go and a key to making a person successful.

I mentioned during my change of command that every “good” story starts with, “In the beginning; once upon a time; there I was; see, what had happened was.” However, when your story of success starts, remember you will not go it alone. I love the saying, “Standing on the shoulders of giants.”

Usually, when I go back home to visit, rarely do I talk about what I do in the military. Outside of close family and friends, most ask if I’m still a sergeant in the Army, and I’m OK with that.

I answer, “Yes, ma’am or sir.”

On one of my visits about six or seven years ago, I went to my grandmother’s house.

There, hanging on the living room wall, were the official photos of the family members who served in the Armed Forces — my uncles who served in the Army and Air Force, my pop who retired from the Army and my two cousins who served in the Navy. And what was missing? My photo! The next time I went home, my photo was added and it was a game changer. I was the only female and the only officer among my grandmother’s pictures.

I stand on the shoulders of such strong people, like Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., Tuskegee Airmen, Bessie Coleman and, of course, my family, who paved the way for me.

During my change of command, “send me” were the words to which I answered my calling to be an Airman, a leader in the Air Force.

So, I encourage you, when you get your opportune unities in life, carpe diem (seize the day) and answer your call of destiny with “send me.”

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February 17, 2012

Counterfeits, meds, food unwelcome imports Be aware of what’s sent to your APO box in Germany

HEIDELBERG, Germany — Many U.S. personnel stationed in Germany receive products by mail-order from the U.S. or other countries. Your friends and relatives in other countries may also send you things.

However, some items may not be mailed to your APO address according to German law. U.S. and German customs conduct random checks of APO mail for unauthorized items.

Recent seizures in the Kaiserslautern, Ramstein and Stuttgart areas show that some people are violating these laws.

“Using the APO to import any item for resale, a business or volunteer organization is banned,” said Bill Johnson, director of the U.S. Army Europe Customs Executive Agency.

He said if you want to import items for these purposes, you are required to have them delivered to your German home address and must pay any import duty and tax due. If you don’t, you are violating the law and U.S. military regulations by evading taxes.

Counterfeits of trademarked items are also banned from the mail. “Trademark violations are the illegal use of signs, names, logos and business names that brand manufacturers use to distinguish their products,” Johnson said.

Many producers of DVDs and CDs or designer goods such as purses, shoes or clothing have registered their trademarks with customs who inspect the mail for fake products.

Johnson added that people should not buy medications, diet pills or nutritional supplements by mail order because the import of those items through the APO is also forbidden.

Even items like vitamins or ginseng in highly measured doses may be subject to restrictions.

Food products are also problematic due to animal and plant health regulations.

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I looked down at the floor because a wave of guilt hit me. I was ashamed and embarrassed, and I knew my behavior had lost me the confidence of my peers and leadership.

“Look at me,” my commander said.

“I know you, and you don’t need to look down on yourself. You’ve made a mistake, but you do not have to be that mistake. If you want to fix this you look me in the eye, take responsibility, learn from this and move forward.”

It’s been nearly a year since I sat in that chair behind closed doors, and I am fortunate enough to say that I was able to fix my mistake.

The hardest part was looking my commander in the eye because for most Airmen, the biggest critic you will ever have is yourself.

I understood I had to accept that my mistake did not define me, that my leadership had faith in me and that I could still have pride in myself because I was making the decision to hold

“Meat or meat products like beef jerky, game or ham are banned from the mail, as are canned meats, soup mixes or pasta containing meat,” he said.

Caviar from sturgeon is forbidden due to the endangering of all species of sturgeon. There are further restrictions on potatoes, milk products and eggs.

Firearms and ammunition are also restricted items that should only be mailed to Germany if you have the required German permits.

Johnson added that some types of paintball guns and air soft rifles available stateside are more powerful than German law allows and so customs should be consulted before having these kinds of weapons imported.

Endangered species products are another area of concern.

People buying these products add to the risk of animals and plants becoming extinct. Because of this, customs can fine you and confiscate the goods. Reptile skins are often used in watchbands, handbags, belts, wallets and shoes. Most crocodile, lizard, snake and all sea turtle products are prohibited, too.

Customs will also stop ivory and whale teeth decorations, known as scrimshaw and netsuke, as well as many plants such as cacti and orchids from being imported.

“You should also remember that coffee, tobacco products and alcoholic beverages are rationed in Germany and may not be mailed via the APO,” Johnson said.

Johnson said it is perfectly legal to have things like coffee, liqueurs or cigars sent to your German home address via the German mail system or a commercial parcel service.

However, you may have to pay tax and import duty, which can sometimes be quite expensive.

Avoid nasty mail box surprises and keep prohibited items out of the APO. Military customs offices can provide more advice on these mail questions, and information is also available in English on the German customs website at www1.zoll. de/english_version/b0_prohibitions_and_restrictions/index. html.

(Courtesy of USAREUR Customs Executive Agency)

means taking ownership of our actions myself accountable for my actions.

After making that decision, I took and living up to the standards set forth not only by the Air Force, but also the responsibility by getting help. standards we set for ourI received counseling, “I didn’t want to say that selves. apologized to my friends Take it from me, a perwho were affected by my I did what I normally did actions and made a plan when I was drinking … I son who has come back to prevent myself from didn’t want to say that I from an ARI: ARIs are abusing alcohol in the couldn’t remember picking avoidable and the circumstances leading up to future. a fight with one of my best them are directly shaped By adhering to that plan I was able to gain friends. I didn’t want to say by our choices.

Where you are right perspective on my past that I got out of control actions and learn from and punched a window in now doesn’t have to them. the dorms. I didn’t want to determine where you’ll Although drinking by say that I couldn’t remem- end up.

I moved forward by itself is not wrong, drinkber who took me back to continuing to hold myself ing irresponsibly can cremy room, bandaged me up accountable, and I ask all ate dangerous situations and put me to bed. I didn’t of you to do the same. for everyone involved.

I put my fellow want to say anything at all Continue taking steps in Airmen, my wingmen, in because any reply would the right direction so our horrible circumstances. I reveal my own blaring wing and the Air Force can be free of alcohol realized I should never regrets.” related incidents. put myself in a position that makes me incapable of taking “No ARIs … no excuses … drink care of myself. Personal accountability responsibly.”

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Garrison recognized for deployment support excellence

by Brandon Spragins U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern After placing runner-up for Installation Management CommandEurope’s Deployment Excellence Award, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern will now compete at the Department of the Army level.

The garrison recently competed against seven other garrisons within IMCOM-E for the annual award, which recognizes units for deployment excellence, capturing innovative initiatives that improve the deployment process for Soldiers.

It also tracks Army deployment training trends for doctrinal and training updates. Submissions contain synopses of what all the different agencies do as part of the deployment, redeployment and reintegration processes.

The successful execution was due to superior logistical, operational and execution planning that assured safe movement from Germany to forward deployed locations, said Bill Dial, the garrison transportation management specialist.

“The garrison has improved upon

Photo by William Dial

Soldiers from 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, located on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, tie down a wrecker to a rail car in preparation for transport.

previous highly successful deployments and redeployments by conducting rail and air load training and planning,” Dial said.

Last year, the garrison helped deploy more than 10,000 service members through the Installation Staging Area and the Deployment Processing Center, a 21st Theater

Sustainment Command asset located on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, including the deployment of four Patriot Missile Batteries from the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command.

During that time the garrison loaded 4,595 metric tons of equipment on 111 railcars, including 202 pieces of equipment, 64 containers, 138 rolling stock

items and 30 supercargo passengers.

The garrison also coordinated dozens of trucks to move containers and 86 vehicles. They coordinated four air missions for 256 passengers and four bus missions for 249 passengers.

Meanwhile, the garrison also supported the 21st TSC, helping reintegrate more than 300 Soldiers from tenant units, including the 266th Finance Management Center, Company D, 106th Finance Company, the 635th Movement Control Team and the 254th Medical Detachment. The garrison deployed the 903rd Contracting Support Battalion, 624th Movement Control Team, plus elements of the 5th Military Police Battalion and 64th Medical Detachment.

“The contributions of over 20 different agencies, located throughout the Kaiserslautern Military Community, were involved in these processes, led to the success and make this award truly a community award,” said Lt. Col. Lars Zetterstrom, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern commander.

“We’re grateful to have such a hardworking team of professionals here to support our deploying troops.”

772nd CST supports medical mission in Tanzania by 7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs ZANZIBAR, Tanzania — Members of the 772nd Civil Support Team, 7th Civil Support Command, an Army Reserve unit based in Kaiserslautern, concluded their two-week mission of providing command and control, liaison capability, and event support for a 16-member medical team during a medical readiness and training exercise, known as MEDRETE 12, from Jan. 30 to Feb. 12 here.

On the tiny island of Zanzibar, situated off the coast of Tanzania, U.S. and host nation medical teams collaborated to conduct ophthalmology care and sutureless cataract surgery at the Bububu Military Hospital in order to foster greater interoperability and civil humanitarian assistance.

To execute this mission, U.S. Army Africa partnered with the U.S. State Department Country Team, the Tanzanian Peoples Defense Forces and the Tanzanian Ministry of Health.

“The Americans are here to help us. This event is for the people of Zanzibar. When the Americans leave we have to continue to provide care for our people,” said Brig. Gen. Adam Mbulanga, TPDF surgeon general.

The U.S. team of medical professionals deployed to the tiny African island to get valuable real-world training while providing medical services to citizens in need of treatment. MEDRETE 12 provided U.S. forces an opportunity to partner and build relationships and capabilities with host nation medical providers in unique and challenging environments. During the first week alone, the medical team screened nearly 3,300 patients, fitted more than 1,900 patients with adaptive

eye wear and conducted 245 cataating room. With no previous ract surgeries. ophthalmology experience, much While the medical team proless ophthalmological surgery, vided the people of Zanzibar Hodge joined the medical team with needed ophthalmology care and gained valuable experience and treatment, members of the assisting in the operating room, 772nd CST provided the necesperforming before and after opersary command and control for ation screening and care. the MEDRETE mission.

“The people we helped were “We served as the misvery friendly and grateful for sion advanced party, received the services we provided. Most and pre-positioned the medical Zanzibarians are farmers and rely equipment, set up lodging, and on bartering to get the things they handled the all the administraneed. If they can’t see, they can’t tive, logistical and operational earn their livelihood or provide aspects so the medical team can for themselves,” Hodge said. “It completely focus on helping the is nice to see the Army doing a people of Zanzibar,” said Capt. humanitarian mission that helps Photo by 1st Lt. Roy Reynolds Kevin M. Czarkowski, the 772nd people.”

Spc. Nicole Hodge, a medic with the 772nd CST team chief.

Hodge currently teaches EMT Civil Support Team, 7th Civil Support The other members of the 772nd Command, provides optometry care to courses for Central Texas College team were: 1st. Lt. Roy Reynolds, a local Zanzibar citizen during a Medical in Vicenza, Italy, and has aspira1st. Sgt. Christopher M. Constantino Readiness and Training Exercise Jan. 30 to tions to enter the Army Physician Feb. 12 in Zanzibar, Tanzania. and Spc. Nicole Hodge.

Assistants program and special“The reception from the people of Tanzania has ize in emergency medicine. been extremely positive. As time went on and the Though only a 20-person team may seem small word starting getting around to the villages, more for such an important mission, Czarkowski said it is and more people were showing up at the hospital,” part of an overall strategy.

Czarkowski said.

“The strategy is to have a small, unobtrusive One 772nd CST member who gained more from footprint and work with the host nation Ministry the mission than she expected was Hodge. As an of Health doctors to not only provide the much Army medic and a civilian emergency medical needed care, but also build their capacity to provide technician, Hodge deployed as part of the command ophthalmology care to the people of Tanzania,” group, but spent her time assisting in the oper- Czarkowski said.

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Tricare Retiree Army, AF support EFMP members Dental Program

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he Tricare Retiree Dental Program is available to all military retirees (including gray area retirees) and their eligible family members, surviving spouses who have not remarried and their eligible children, as well as MOH recipients and their eligible immediate family members.

The program covers cleanings, exams, fillings, root canals, gum surgery, oral surgery and dental accidents on the first day coverage becomes effective. After 12 months of being in the program, it then covers crowns, bridges, partials, braces and dental implants.

New retirees who enroll within four months after retirement from the Uniformed Services or transfer to Retired Reserve status are eligible to waive the 12-month waiting period for major services. Supporting documentation is required.

The Enhanced TRDP provides every enrollee an annual maximum of $1,200 per person ($1,000 for basic program enrollees), a $1,000 annual maximum for dental accidents and a $1,500 lifetime maximum for orthodontics.

It is important to note that the money the TRDP pays out for preventive and diagnostic services doesn’t count against the annual maximum — those benefits are in addition to the $1,200. Retirees can enroll and find more information on the program online at trdp.org.

For those currently enrolled, when you access the Consumer Toolkit on trdp. org, you’ll be able to print ID cards, view annual maximum information, see if claims have been paid, sign up for e-mail updates and more.

For questions or for more information, visit trdp.org or e-mail Doug Schobel at dschobel@delta.org.

(Courtesy of Tricare)

Story and photo by Brandon Spragins U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

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hildren’s laughter mixed with the regular lunchtime bustle at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center food court during a recent Exceptional Family Member Program fun fair.

Children played games and won prizes, while parents got helpful information at the event, hosted by 86th Airlift Wing EFMP, School Liaison Offices programs.

U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Army Community Service also supported the event.

“It has been a really good experience being able to play games and learn more about the EFMP,” said Jordan Van Parys, 13, a student at Ramstein Middle School.

Nancy Hoehn, the 86th AW EFMP family support coordinator, said the idea behind this event was to provide fun for the children, allowing representatives from the school liaison offices; Educational & Developmental Intervention Services; Women, Infants, and Children Overseas Program; Family Child Care coordinators; and child development centers a chance to communicate about what benefits and helps family assistance agencies and what they could offer their families.

“The event has been a huge success. We have talked to over 200 families,” Hoehn said. “We hosted a similar event back in August, which only saw roughly 130 families. We attribute the increase to the addition of fun and games.”

Events like the one held Jan. 18 in the KMCC really depict the true meaning of EFMP being a com-

Children line up as Delaney Hanna, 9, tries her luck playing tic-tack-toe to win prizes at the Exceptional Family Member Program information fun fair in the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center food court Jan. 18.

prehensive and multiagency program, said Victor Garcia Jr., the Kaiserslautern ACS EFMP manager.

Those who might have missed out on the extravaganza can look

forward to a similar event with funfilled games and information on March 30.

For more information on EFMP at U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern, call 0631-3406-4094.

Ramstein security upgrades impact gate traffic

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s part of on-going work to enhance installation security, the 86th Civil Engineer Group will upgrade all main entry gates to Ramstein Air Base. They will work closely with the 86th Security Forces Squadron to minimize any inconvenience to the base populace and will ensure only one gate is under construction at any given time.

Work will include lane

closures and redirected traffic, so check Live Wire and other media sources for the latest information. Either way, make sure to leave yourself plenty of time, especially during peak hours.

Work will begin on the East LVIS Gate today and run through approximately March 31. During this construction period, entry will be limited to inbound commercial traffic only. POVs will be required

to enter and exit the installation via the east and or west gate. East and west gate traffic will remain unaffected at this time.

Construction at the east gate is scheduled from March 19 to May 5 and will be limited to inbound traffic only during this period.

Traffic normally exiting the installation through the east gate will be diverted to the Harmon Gate to exit the base.

Construction at the west gate is scheduled to take place from May 7 to July 14 and may be limited to two lanes during this period.

To alleviate congestion, the West LVIS Gate will be opened for inbound vehicle traffic during peak hours.

Construction will only affect one gate at a time and detours will be clearly posted and advertised as far in advance as possible to limit

traffic congestion. All construction is scheduled to be complete and all gates should return to normal operations by July 15.

For questions regarding the gate construction, contact the 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Office at 480-9196 or check out the Ramstein Live Wire at www.ramstein.af.mil/ livewire.asp.

(Courtesy of 886th Civil Engineer Squadron)

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AF2013 budget: Cuts while keeping agile, flexible, ready force

by Tech. Sgt. Richard Williams Air Force Public Affairs Agency WASHINGTON — The Air Force released its fiscal 2013 budget Monday and stressed the need for difficult budgetary cuts to meet the new defense strategy while maintaining the service’s agility, flexibility and readiness.

The Air Force is requesting $154.3 billion in the president’s 2013 budget, a reduction of 5 percent from the $162.5 billion the service received in fiscal 2012.

“The Air Force made some very difficult choices,” said Maj. Gen. Edward L. Bolton Jr., the deputy assistant secretary for budget. “But it was our priority to tightly align with the new strategy and also stay within the fiscal environment as a result of the realities we are facing economically.”

The Air Force Strategic Choices and Budget Priorities paper, released by Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz Jan. 27, calls for streamlining of the force, making it smaller and more efficient with care to not create a hollow force.

Under the Budget Control Act, the Department of Defense is required to reduce expenditures by $487 billion over the next 10 years with a reduction of $259 billion over the next five.

“It is worth noting that our budget has reduced by 12 percent in real terms since FY09,” Bolton said.

“So we have seen a consistent trend of reductions in the budget.

“The Air Force budget portion of the Budget Control Act reductions over the next five years is $54 billion,” Bolton continued.

The Air Force’s portion is not a result of simply dividing responsibility between the services.

Instead, the budget amount is strategy driven, while maintaining a properly equipped force with the abil-

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MODIFIED ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME LIMIT FOR TRADITIONAL IRA CONTRIBUTIONS INCREASED: If a taxpayer has a retirement plan at work, such as the Thrift Savings Plan, the deduction for contribution to a traditional IRA is reduced if the modified adjusted gross income is: » More than $90,000 but less than $110,000 for those married filing jointly or widows or widowers » More than $65,000 but less than $66,000 for those filing as single or head of household » Less than $10,000 for a married taxpayer filing a separate return

ity to deter, deny and defeat an opportunistic aggressor in a combined campaign any time, anywhere, he added.

“The strategy requires a different force structure and different tools. The Air Force is realigning the total force to address the future,” Bolton said.

The service has drawn down many times in the past, but never as a nation still at war. Previous size reductions focused more on maintaining force structure, which left the Air Force with a hollow force, he said.

“It is really about balancing risk among the themes of force structure, readiness, modernization and taking care of our people,” Bolton said. “We have sized the force to the strategy within the fiscal constraints we are facing.”

The Air Force is looking at a nearly $3 billion reduction in procurement cost because the service divested and is purchasing less hardware.

Also, there is a reduction of about $500 million in research, development, testing and evaluation, but the Air Force continued its focus on modernizing key components that will maintain the service’s technological edge, Bolton said.

“Funding for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and space remain a priority,” he added.

“We will continue to develop programs in ISR ensuring we are supplying this skill set to the joint warfighter and coalition partners.”

Bolton said funding also remains in place for the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter — the centerpiece for future modernization to be able to prevail in contested environments.

“Ensuring fiscal goals are met and fleet modernization continues are only half of the goal in the new strategy,” he said. “Taking care of Airmen and their families is a key component and cannot get lost in talking of mere numbers.

“We are reducing the force by 9,900 Airmen,

Members of the uniformed services, members of the foreign service and employees of the intelligence community are eligible for this special rule.

If you fall in this category, you may have an extra year to purchase a principal residence in the U.S. and qualify for a credit of up to $8,000.

An eligible taxpayer must have purchased, or enter into a binding contract to buy, a principal residence on or before April 30, 2011.

If a binding contract is entered into by that date, the taxpayer had until June 30, 2011, to close on the purchase. It applies to any individual (and, if married, the individual’s spouse) who serves on qualified official extended duty service outside the U.S. for at least 90 days during the period beginning after Dec. 31, 2008, and ending before May 1, 2010.

FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER’S CREDIT CHANGED: Members of the military and certain other federal employees serving outside the U.S. have additional time to buy a principal residence in the U.S. and qualify NEW FORM FOR REPORTING for the first-time home buyer’s credit. FOREIGN FINANCIAL ASSETS:

which will reduce the end strength of active duty, Guard and Reserve to around a 501,000 total force,” Bolton continued. “This allows us to appropriately size the force structure to the strategy and hardware we are going to have in the inventory.”

The Air Force is proposing a 1.7 percent military pay raise in fiscal 2013 and a 4.2 percent raise in basic allowance for housing and 3.4 percent raise in the basic allowance for subsistence as a continuing growth of compensation for service.

“We are budgeting more than $700 million for family programs, including child and youth programs and child development centers,” Bolton said.

“We will continue to take care of our folks; we just need to ensure it is being done efficiently under tighter fiscal constraints.”

Housing is a key ingredient to taking care of Airmen, and the Air Force is close to reaching its goal of 53,000 privatized housing units forcewide with more than 40,000 units in place and the remaining units to be ready in fiscal 2013.

“We’ve increased our family housing budget by $93 million and this will allow us to meet our goal,” Bolton said. “Completing this transition is important because we have found through privatization we are able to increase the quality of housing for our Airmen and their families.”

Looking back to the 2011 requirements — military action and support in Iraq and Afghanistan, supporting NATO missions in Libya, along with humanitarian support to Japan following a major earthquake — Bolton reinforced the reach and responsibility placed on today’s Airmen and emphasized the importance of providing them the tools required for a versatile force.

“We will continue to do everything we can to provide them with the tools they need to continue to be the best Air Force in the world for decades to come,” Bolton said.

Taxpayers must report specified foreign financial assets on the new Form 8938 when the total value of specified foreign assets exceeds certain thresholds.

For example, a married couple living in the U.S. and filing a joint tax return would only file Form 8938 if their total specified foreign assets exceed $100,000 on the last day of the tax year or more than $150,000 at any time during the tax year.

The thresholds for taxpayers who live abroad are higher.

For example, a married couple living abroad and filing a joint return would file Form 8938 if the value of specified foreign assets exceeds $400,000 on the last day of the tax year or more than $600,000 at any time during the year.

FOREIGN EARNED INCOME EXCLUSION INCREASED: U.S. citizens or resident aliens of the U.S. who live abroad are taxed on their worldwide incomes earned in

foreign countries.

However, taxpayers may be able to exclude from income up to an amount of your foreign earnings that is now adjusted for inflation ($91,400 for 2009, $91,500 for 2010, $92,900 for 2011, and $95,100 for 2012).

In addition, certain foreign housing amounts can be excluded or deducted. If you have foreign earned income, Form 2555 can be used to claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.

It must be used to claim the foreign housing exclusion or deduction. In some circumstances you can use Form 2555-EZ to claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.

For more information on filing 2011 taxes or to make an appointment for free tax assistance, contact your local tax center.

A list of centers and other helpful tax info can be found on the U.S. Army Europe website at www. eur.army.mil/taxes.

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86th Medical Logistics Flight earns AF level award

by Airman 1st Class Kendra Alba 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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he 86th Medical Logistics Flight was named the 2011 Air Force Medical Service Outstanding Medical Logistics Large Activity Account of the Year.

Their outstanding teamwork at the Ramstein clinic in peace time operations and their support of contingency operations contributed significantly to the award.

“Being able to have the pride of being selected as the best team in the Air Force is a great feeling. It makes me extremely proud of all their

hard work,” said Maj. Joseph Indomenico, 86th MDG Medical Logistics Flight commander.

The award recognized their innovations, contributions and accomplishments in clinical support, wounded warrior support, humanitarian and contingency operations, as well as special operations support.

A few of their many accomplishments include managing the Air Force’s third largest war reserve material, governing the busiest department of defense patient movement items, assembling 113 cargo pallets during the 86th Airlift Wing’s Operational Readiness Inspection earning them an “excellent” rating while the flight was rated

“outstanding.”

“It was great for me to make it to the next level after being nominated and winning at USAFE level,” said Master Sgt. Brian Davis, 86th MLF clinical engineering section chief.

“It’s validation for all of the hard work and great things that we have done this year,” Indomenico said.

Great American Spit Out Quit for a day or quit for good

by BethAnn Cameron U.S. Army Public Health Command

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Brig. Gen. Mark S. Hendrix (left), commanding general of the 7th Civil Support Command, presents the Order of Military Medical Merit to Maj. Thomas W. Hrabal during the 7th CSC Military Ball Feb. 4 in Kaiserslautern. Accompanying Hrabal is his daughter, Callaghan, 6.

7th CSC officer awarded Order of Military Medical Merit by 7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs Maj. Thomas W. Hrabal, a medical operations officer with the 7th Civil Support Command, was awarded the Order of Military Medical Merit during the 7th CSC Military Ball Feb. 4 in Kaiserslautern for outstanding leadership within the Medical Service Corps and having served with absolute distinction over the past 17 years.

Among many achievements during his career as a medical services officer, Hrabal developed a plan in collaboration with the commander of the Europe Regional Dental Command and the USARC dental surgeon that allowed Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 7th CSC, who may not be on orders for more than 30 days, access to the U.S. military’s dental facilities in Europe for the purpose of receiving an annual dental exam.

Membership in the order denotes distinguished service, which is recognized by AMEDD senior leadership. Membership in the order also recognizes those individuals who have clearly demonstrated the highest standards of integrity and moral character, displayed an outstanding degree of professional competence, served in the Army Medical Department with selflessness, and have made a sustained contribution to the betterment of Army medicine.

o you know of someone who uses spit tobacco and has talked about quitting? If so, the Great American Spit Out Thursday provides an opportunity to quit for a day or, hopefully, quit for good.

Let’s look at some reasons to quit spit tobacco (also called chew, dip, snuff and smokeless tobacco).

Spit tobacco, like all tobacco products, contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive substance and, over time, a person can become physically dependent and emotionally addicted to nicotine.

Addiction to nicotine controls your schedule and how you spend your money (two cans of spit per week costs about $280 annually).

Nicotine impacts the ability to perform mission by reducing stamina, harming vision and slowing wound healing.

In addition, nicotine affects the sperm and reduces the sperm count, reducing a man’s chances of being able to have children.

In addition to nicotine, there are also chemicals in spit tobacco that can cause cancers of the mouth, throat and jaw.

Many spit tobacco users get thick, leathery white patches in their mouths called leukoplakia, or red sores that can turn into cancer. Spit tobacco causes cavities and gum disease (gingivitis), that can lead to bone and tooth loss. It can also cause high blood pressure and heart attacks because of the high levels of salt.

Bottom line: Spit tobacco is bad for you and looks just plain gross. But you can break the habit.

According to the 2008 survey of health related behaviors among active-duty military personnel, 29.4 percent of Army personnel reported quitting spit tobacco.

Quitting spit tobacco takes thought, planning and action. Prepare for your quit day. Some key steps are to recognize and manage the triggers by making a plan to deal with triggers and withdrawal symptoms.

Triggers are situations, thoughts or feelings that cause a strong desire or urge to use tobacco.

Like a wave, the urge will pass in a few minutes.

There are three types of triggers to recognize and manage: Physical triggers: Because of addiction, the body needs a certain level of nicotine in order for you to feel normal. To combat this addiction, gradually reduce the amount of nicotine in your body.

Cut back on the number of dips or amount of chews used daily.

Mix the spit tobacco with a non-nicotine product.

Habit triggers: The habit of automatic reaching for tobacco is connected with daily activities. To help break this connection, avoid people or activities connected with tobacco. Stay busy and physically active. Use substitutes for tobacco such as chewing sugar-free gum, sunflower seeds or use non-snuff tobacco.

Stress or emotional triggers: Tobacco use is connected to feelings such as anger, boredom and stress.

Take deep breaths, take a walk and find new ways to cope with stress and feelings such as meditation.

Quitting spit tobacco may result in withdrawal.

Some symptoms are headaches, hunger, tiredness, trouble sleeping, trouble thinking, jumpiness, constipation and feeling irritable and blue. Get medications from your doctor to help with quitting.

Use these quit tips to try on the Great American Spit Out Day or to use as part of a quit plan. The more you prepare for the quit day, the better your chances for success. Before quit day, remove anything in your house and car that might remind of chewing or dipping. This will give you a chance to start a tobacco-free life.

Get ready, get set and get through with chew and done with dip, quit smokeless tobacco. Join the Great American Spit Out on Thursday.

For more information on quitting spit tobacco, visit the following sites: » National Cancer Institute, https://cissecure.nci. nih.gov/livehelp/welcome.asp » UCANQUIT2, www.ucanquit2.org/facts/gaspo/ Default.aspx » My Last Dip, www.Mylastdip.com

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Assess the situation

Photo by Senior Airman Stephen J. Otero

Tech. Sgt. Kevin O’Leary, 86th Security Forces Squadron police officer, assesses a simulated accident victim during a severe weather response exercise Feb. 7 on Ramstein. The exercise was held to test first responder proficiency during extreme weather conditions.

For more KMC photos, visit www.ramstein. af.mil and click on “photos.”

Check Six performs at banquet Check Six, the only Air Force jazz band stationed in Europe, performs during the 86th Airlift Wing 2011 Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 7 on Ramstein. Check Six is the premier jazz band of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band. Since its inception in 1945, this 13-member jazz ensemble has been performing the best of America’s original musical style throughout Europe and Southwest Asia.

Photo by Senior Airman Brittany Perry

Photo by Nancy Hoehn

Photo by the Ramstein Airman & Family Readiness Center

Valentine moment

Air Force family of the week

Mary Goldstrom and her son Caleb paint a heart-shaped vase during the Ramstein Exceptional Family Member Program Adaptive Arts & Crafts Activity Feb. 7. The EFMP and Arts & Craft Center partnered up to give special needs families the opportunity to play and learn together.

Staff Sgt. Laura Ashline and her husband Michael recently arrived at Ramstein from Vance Air Force Base, Okla. Ashline is assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing Legal Office. The couple is looking forward to traveling.

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February 17, 2012

Myth Busting the Me-262

by Dr. Marshall Michel 52nd Fighter Wing historian In terms of performance, the most outstanding operational fighter of the Second World War was the twin jet German Me-262 “Schwalbe” (Swallow). It was the fastest fighter of the war, carried a very heavy armament of four 30mm cannons and, for the first time, effective air-to-air rockets, and when it attacked Allied bomber formations it was devastating.

The Me-262 first flew in July 1942, nine months before any remotely comparable Allied jet fighter, and test flights continued the next nine months, hampered by problems with its Jumo 004 jet engines. However, by April 22, 1943, the aircraft was ready to be flown by the German commander of the fighter force, Adolf Galland, who proclaimed it a “war winner” that would make German air space invulnerable to Allied bombers.

Galland pushed to have it produced as rapidly as possible and provided to the Luftwaffe’s fighter force, but when it was shown to Hitler a few months later he proclaimed it the “blitz bomber,” a high speed ground attack aircraft that would be able to counter the Allied invasion of France.

From this point on, Galland asserts in his seminal book about the World War II Luftwaffe, “The First and the Last,” the Me-262 was diverted from what should have been its war winning role as an air-toair fighter to bomber duties. Only after a long period of argument was it finally returned to the fighter role. But by then it was too late, even though more than 1,400 Me-262s were produced, because the Allies had too great a numerical superiority for the Schwalbe to have a major impact.

Albert Speer, the German minister of armaments at the time, also claimed that Hitler stopped production of the fighter and wanted it converted to a bomber.

Photo from the author’s collection

An Me-262 is seen here in flight.

This appears a wonderful and elegant argument, full of irony — the evil German dictator making the decision that prevented the deployment of a potentially war changing aircraft.

The problem is that this is not true. The truth is the Me-262 could never have been deployed in large numbers before late 1944 because of severe problems with the Jumo 004 engine.

The prototype Galland flew was powered by the first model of the Jumo 004, the Jumo 004A. This engine had been constructed with the highest quality materials available — notably nickel, cobalt and molybdenum — and as a result functioned reasonably well.

Unfortunately, it was impossible to produce the Jumo 004A in large quantity because Germany did not have enough of these raw materials, and the production version, the Jumo 004B, was built with inferior materials.

All of the “hot section” components were changed to aluminum-coated steel, and the turbine blades were also produced from different materials than

those used in the Jumo 004A. The engine was easier to mass produce, but it was much less reliable and it required a complete overhaul every 10 hours. It also required delicate throttle movements in flight — difficult in combat.

The result of the engine problems was that the Me-262 did not begin to arrive in useful operation strength until October 1944 when Hitler’s order to use it as a bomber had been rescinded.

By then, the Allied air forces had a huge numerical superiority and caused so much chaos with the German production and transportation facilities that only about 200 Me-262s were ever operational at any one time.

The Me-262s maximum daily sortie rate — rarely achieved — was about 60 per day. While its presence had a huge psychological impact on Allied airmen, combat records show it only shot down about 150 Allied aircraft for the loss of about 100 Me-262s in air combat.

(For questions or comments, contact Dr. Michel at marshall.michel@spangdahlem.af.mil.)

Thank you, KMC volunteers given to a special group of individuals who went above and beyond. The youth driven Keystone Club comprises teens ages 13 to 18 who dedicate their service to various comThis past quarter, there were many wondermunity events. ful contributions to the KMC that were made The Vogelweh Keystone chapter received by the most selfless individuals — volunteers. the Volunteer of the Month award for their It’s the simple acts of kindness and caring that many hours of assisting with the Garrison create the great community we live in.

Holiday Assistance Program.

The Army Community Service Army The next volunteer recognition event will Volunteer Program has quarterly recognibe the highly anticipated National Volunteer tion ceremonies where select individuals are Week in April where volunteers will have the given awards, plaques and a free luncheon to opportunity to win a commissary shopping honor their dedicated work. spree, USO trip discount vouchers and lots The winners of the awards were submitted by the organizations they volunteered for and From left, Rebecca Melton, Marlene Quintanilla, Maj. Melissa Field, Spc. Natasha of other prizes. All volunteers who register Rushing, Denise Jaubert, Capt. Jeffrey Sprunger, Jeffrey Crisp, Sgt. Shaun Newman, their packets went before a panel of community Staff Sgt. Ricky Melton and Staff Sgt. Warren Shelton, members of Headquarters for the chance to win the shopping spree members for selection. It was their extra dedi- Headquarters Company 18th Military Police Brigade Family Readiness Group, are will also receive a coupon booklet with lots seen here. cation and service that made them stand out. of great discounts from various community This past Volunteer of the Quarter ceremo- Service, Staff Sgt. Samuel Lee from United Service vendors and Kaiserslautern FMWR. ny honored the following individuals: Gustavo Organizations. The adult group award went to the To volunteer for a local community organizaBeltra from youth sports, April Rodriguez from Headquarters Headquarters Company 18th Military tion, regardless of branch of service, visit the Army 624th Movement Control Team Family Readiness Police Brigade Family Readiness Group.

Volunteer Corps, located in Bldg. 2917 on Pulaski Group, Sarah Peterson from Army Community The Volunteer of the Month for January was Barracks.

Story and photo by Sarahjane Phillips ACS marketing specialist

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RES student wins KAAHC essay contest From left, Master Sgt. Shannon Harrison, Master Sgt. Cedric Nettles, third-grade counselor Michele Cook, Michelle Carrigan, third-grader Rachel Carrigan and Tech. Sgt. Lisa Perry pose together for a photo after the third-grade essay contest hosted by the Kaiserslautern African-American Heritage Committee.

The KAAHC held the contest for all third grade classes to encourage students to think about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of peace and justice.

Students had to write a 100 to 300 word essay that showed their knowledge of King and his work with civil rights.

Ramstein Elementary School student Rachel Carrigan won the contest and received a gift card and a pizza party for her class.

Courtesy photo

To read Rachel’s winning essay, visit www.kaiserslatuernamerican.com.

Courtesy photos

ABOVE: Landstuhl Elementary/Middle School sixth-graders Coleman Numbers, champion, and Elena Quismorio, runner-up, show off their awards Jan. 30 after the school’s spelling bee. Coleman will advance to the regional competition in March.

LEFT: Ramstein High School senior Josephine (Josie) Seebeck, signs a letter of intent to play division 1 soccer at Central Michigan University for the fall 2012 season. Seated to Seebeck’s right is the Ramstein High School varsity soccer coach, Dr. Ricardo Buitrago.

School Notes Lunch and Learn

The Academic Support Team from Vogelweh Elementary School cordially invites VES parents to the next “Lunch and Learn” from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 29 in the school library. Participants will learn a variety of strategies to help their children with reading comprehension. Parents may bring a bag lunch. Light desserts and door prizes will be provided.

RMS PTSA meeting

Ramstein Middle School’s PTSA will hold a membership meeting at 3:15 p.m. March 8 in the school’s information center/library. Current and new members are welcome to attend. For more information, contact the PTSA at rams.ptsa@ googlemail.com.

Schools closed

Schools in the KMC will be closed Wednesday due to a Teacher Professional Development Day.

Asian & Antique Auction

For the sixth time in the KMC, the Ramstein Elementary School Parent Teacher Association is sponsoring an Asian & Antique Furniture Auction March 3 in the school gym. A silent auction of approximately 150 different items will kick off this unique event at 10 a.m. Bidding will begin on the other 200 items at 11 and run until everything is sold. This extraordinary event is open to all ID cardholders. USAFE Top Three will provide delivery service for a price. For safety purposes, this is an adult only event. Items for auction include Asian furniture, porcelain, Tiffany lamps, hand-tied rugs and an assortment of decorative pieces from Hong Kong and Tibet. All payment must be made in U.S. dollars, checks or money orders.

The proceeds will go to the PTA to support school activities and enrichment programs benefiting all Ramstein Elementary School students.

CGOC scholarship

The KMC Company Grade Officers’ Council is sponsoring a scholarship for high school seniors in the KMC. Applications can be obtained by contacting 2nd Lt. Bonnie Jo Lange at bonniejo.lange@ ramstein.af.mil.

PTSA executive board openings

The Ramstein Middle School PTSA is looking for nominations for the 2012/2013 school year executive board. Positions available include: president, first vice president, second vice president, treasurer and secretary. For more information, e-mail rams.ptsa@googlemail.com.

Induction ceremony

Ramstein Middle School will hold a National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Armstrong Hall on the RMS campus. New members to NJHS are required to attend.

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Mark Your Calendar

» Army Community Service will celebrate the national kick off of Army Emergency Relief – a nonprofit that gives back to Soldiers who fall into financial hardship – March 1. Help a Soldier today by purchasing a ticket for this kick-off breakfast for champions that takes place at 7 a.m. at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center in Bldg. 3109 on Daenner Kaserne. The menu includes breakfast meats, eggs, potatoes, toast, juice, coffee and more. Tickets are $11 and can be purchased through your Army unit representative or by calling 493-4221/4015 or 0631-3406-4221/4015. » Watch “Shrek II” while snacking on free popcorn from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh. Adults and children can take pleasure in the $1 meal specials and buy one get one free virtual bowling game. Free snack bags will be available for children 12 and under. For more information, call 0631-354-9986. » The next Spring Bazaar takes place March 2 to 4 in Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. The bazaar features more than 100 vendors from around the world.

ID cardholders only, strollers welcome, food and beverages available. The bazaar hours will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 2, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 3, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 4. » Party New Orleans style at Armstrong’s Club’s Mardi Gras Party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. today in Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh. Enjoy Cajun food and music.

Must be 18 or older. To learn more, call 0631-354-9986. » Can you light up the dance floor? If so, show up to Salsa Night, held from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday at Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh. No entry fee required. For more information, call 0631-354-9986. » Sing your favorite hit songs at Karaoke Night from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Feb. 24 at Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh. For more information, call 0631-354-9986. » Try singing rock, pop, country or soul at Old School R&B Night from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Feb. 25 at Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh. For more information, call 0631-354-9986. » Come spend a quality family afternoon playing darts, virtual bowling and shooting pool on the Family Fun Day from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036, Vogelweh Housing. For more information, call 0631-354-9986. » Command the stage by displaying your talent at Tuesday Night Expressions from 7 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday at the Landstuhl Community Club, Bldg. 3780 on Landstuhl Post. Children can participate until 8 p.m. with parental supervision. Bring your own props, instruments and equipment. This event is free for performers. Open to U.S. ID cardholders. » Learn hot Latin dance moves from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. » Challenge the bartender to a game of darts at Dart Night from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. » Show off your talent at Open Mic Night every

Thursday at Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh.

Sing, play an instrument, recite poetry or show off your comedy skills. Sign-up is at 6:30 p.m., performances begin at 7. For more information, call 0631-536-6000. » Play K-Town Coverall Bingo for a chance to win a new 2011 Jeep Patriot. Kazabra Club hosts this progressive bingo program at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

Fridays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Kazabra Club is located in Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. For more information, call 489-7261 or 0631-536-7261 or visit www.mwrgermany. com.

Financial Fair for Military Saves Week On Tuesday, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern will host an event at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center dedicated to financial readiness.

A financial fair, organized by Army Community Service, will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Heaton Auditorium and will include free pizza, cake and drinks.

Several universities, banks and community organizations will provide information.

At the event, senior leaders from each military branch will sign a proclamation supporting Military Saves Week — an annual Department of Defense campaign to encourage military families to save money and to convince leaders and organizations to promote savings.

Brig. Gen. Mark Hendrix, deputy commander of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, will be the keynote speaker.

During the week, ACS will host special financial classes in addition to regularly scheduled workshops to enhance awareness.

For more information or to learn ways to save, call the ACS Financial Readiness Program at 0631-34064151. » The Sembach Warrior Zone has extended its hours. New hours are now from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The Warrior Zone is located inside the Sembach Bowling Center, Bldg. 104 on Sembach Kaserne. » Have a ball at the Sembach Bowling Center, now open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The bowling center is located on Sembach in Bldg. 104. For details, call 497-7569 or 06302-67-7569.

Meetings

» Attention active duty, Guard, Reserve, former or retired commissioned and warrant officers of the uniformed services. The First European Chapter of the

February 17, 2012 Military Officers Association of America invites you to its first 2012 meeting of the membership from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Restaurant Barbarossahof in Eselsfürth (Kaiserslautern area). Stop by for lunch, check out membership benefits, and meet chapter members. RSVP to alanjolsen@gmail.com to save a spot and for directions to the meeting. » The KMC Adoption Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Landstuhl Health and Wellness Center, Bldg. 3722, Landstuhl. The Group meets the needs of adoptive parents, adopting parents and adoptive children, through education and research to resolve adoption issues. Inquiries about adoption are welcome through the Group’s website at www. usadopteurope.com. » HUGS playgroup meets at the Vogelweh Community Center every Friday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and is for parents and children ages 0 to 4. Playgroups offer benefits for both parents and their children. Parents can make new friends and enjoy some grown up conversation while their children develop socialization skills and enjoy educational activities. This is especially valuable for moms that worked full time prior to the baby’s birth and are feeling isolated at home alone all day long. For more information, contact Army Community Service at 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203. » Overcome your fear of public speaking at Toastmasters, which takes place at noon the first and third Tuesdays of the month in the Ramstein Northside Chapel conference room. This is a “learn by doing” public speaking club where members hone their speaking, listening, evaluating and presenting skills in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. E-mail ramsteintoastmasters@gmail.com for more information. » Rheinland-Pfalz Quilt Guild meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. the third Thursday of each month in the Ramstein North Chapel. Night meetings are held at 6 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month in the Kaiserslautern Landstuhl Spouses Association building on Pulaski Barracks. Stitch ‘n’ Gab are held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays at the Kapaun Chapel Annex, Bldg. 2782.

Support Groups

» The Great Ideas support group will meet at 6 p.m. Feb 28 in Bldg. 2891. The Army Community Service Exceptional Family Member Program offers Great Ideas to support those diagnosed with diabetes by offering resources and information on diagnosis and treatment options. In this session, attendees will receive recipes and are encouraged to bring recipes to share. To register in advance, call 493-4094 or 0631-3406-4094. » The next New Moms Support Group meeting will be held from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Bldg. 2919 on Pulaski Barracks. This group is offered to mothers with babies up to 12 months. Bring along your infant, network and receive valuable information on intimate topics. Each group session will offer a guest speaker. For more information, call 493-4058/4066 or 0631-3406-4058/4066. » The Adoption Support Group hosts a play time for adopted children of all ages at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 25 at Das Praehistorium in Schiffweiler. The play time is held so adopted children can see and get to know other children who were adopted. Bring your euro and your cameras. For more information about the event, visit www.usadopteurope. com. » Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weight loss support group that meets from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays (except for federal holidays or the week of Christmas and New Year’s) on Pulaski Barracks near Vogelweh in Bldg. 2919 in the first floor conference room. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KaiserslauternTOPS. For more information, call 0170-800-7205 or 06303-807-708.

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USAFE unit wins Military Saves Week classes start Tuesday AF Aerial Mail Terminal of the Year award

by Capt. Thomas Hamlyn Postal Transportation Flight commander Have you ever wondered what happens to your mail after you hand it to the Airman at the post office?

It doesn’t just disappear into some black hole and magically appear at its destination.

Instead, it rides a complex network of trucks and airplanes to get from your hands to its recipient.

“Most people know two people in the post office: the guy selling you stamps and your mailman who delivers your mail,” said Tim Lynch, director of transportation for the 2nd Air Postal Squadron on Ramstein.

But the 18 Airmen at Detachment 1, 2nd AIRPS working at Frankfurt International Airport know all too well the work that goes on behind the scenes. They are the ones who get it from origin to destination. “(We) provide air and ground mail logistical transportation for Air Force, Navy, Army and Department of State into and out of European Command, Central Command and Africa Command areas of responsibility using 26 commercial air carriers and 52 ground transportation assets,” said Vern Yowell, detachment chief at Det 1.

And his Airmen are the ones who make that happen.

“They’re committed to duty 24/7/365 days a year, ensuring 33 million pounds of U.S. mail is monitored during receipt, transfer, sorting and dispatch to and from 269 military operating locations worldwide as well as four U.S. destinations,” he said.

While the labor is done by contractors, Det. 1 Airmen keep eyes on it at all times to keep mail moving correctly and quickly.

“During the day, we make sure all incoming mail arriving to Germany is undamaged and on time,” said Senior Airman Matthew Campbell, Mail Control Activity specialist at Det. 1. “At night, we create over 150 payment vouchers for mail leaving Germany, ensuring a real-time payment to air carriers.”

For their outstanding effort, they earned the 2011 Air Force Information Dominance Outstanding Aerial Mail Terminal Award. So, the next time you drop a birthday card in the mail, rest assured the team at Det. 1 is working hard to move your cards, letters, boxes and magazines to their destinations along with the mail for 350,000 other military-affiliated personnel and their families living in and around Germany.

The Ramstein Airman & Family Readiness Center is gearing up for the 2012 Military Saves Campaign.

The Department of Defense has designated Sunday to Feb. 26 as Military Saves Week. As part of the larger nationwide America Saves Campaign, Military Saves is conducted in cooperation with the Consumer Federation of America.

While the Military Saves Campaign is an ongoing effort throughout the year, Military Saves Week is an opportunity for the entire military community to come together for a common goal.

With the help of local resources, including military banks and credit unions, focus is on the financial readiness of military members and families to help them reduce debt and save money.

Military Saves gives service members, civilians and their families opportunities to learn practical personal financial planning and management skills. In an effort to encourage military families to “build wealth, not debt,” the first quarter emphasis of the yearlong campaign is on savings and investing.

“The goal of Military Saves Week is to encourage and motivate individuals to adopt a savings lifestyle,” said Anne Bennett, the personal financial manager at the

A&FRC. “The key to developing a savings lifestyle lies in the campaign’s slogan: Start small, Think Big. By making regular contributions to savings and investments — no matter the amount — we can attain tremendous wealth. The essential thing is to start now.”

Increasing the financial literacy of military youth is paramount. The A&FRC, in partnership with the Ramstein Before and After School Program, will educate youth on the importance of saving.

One way to foster the interest of the youth will be the opportunity to participate in a poster contest. This year’s theme is “How to Make Your Money Grow.” Posters will be on display at the A&FRC from Tuesday to Feb. 24. Stop by and experience firsthand the level of creativity and knowledge our young people display in the area of finance. Winners will be announced on AFN radio March 3 during the A&FRC segment with Damario Spence.

To get up-to-date information about Military Saves Week events on Ramstein, visit www.facebook.com/#!/group. php?gid=134424356584957.

Classes are offered as follows: TUESDAY » 9 to 10:30 a.m.: Striving for 850

Classes And Training

» Are you new to the KMC? Join Army Community Service for this free, two part class at 9 a.m. Thursday and Feb. 24 in Bldg. 2891 on Pulaski Barracks. The first day covers on overview of Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, German culture and customs. On the second day, you take the local bus for a special insider’s tour of “K-Town.” A walking tour of downtown takes you to the historical sites, museums, city offices and a historic restaurant for lunch. Register in advance by calling 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203. » Have you walked into an establishment and found yourself in a pickle because you couldn’t figure out how to order something to eat or buy a pair of shoes? Then you need to register for the conversational German class, which teaches the street smart version of the basic German language. Now, with two days and times to choose from, learning German never got easier. Take a lunch or evening class on Tuesdays. Stop by Bldg. 2891 on Pulaski Barracks or call 493-4023 or 0631-3406-4023 for details. » Freshen up on basic interaction skills in an intimate and confidential setting by registering you and your significant other for a couple’s communication session?

Sessions take place at 5 p.m. every Thursday in Bldg. 2917 Pulaski Barracks. For details or to register, call 493-4332 or 0631-3406-4332.

Chapel News

» A Lenten Retreat will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. from Feb. 29 to March 2 at the chapel on Daenner Kaserne.

» 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Car Buying in the KMC » 1 to 2:30 p.m.: Traveling on a Budget WEDNESDAY » 9 to 10:30 a.m.: Military Millionaire » 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.: Digging Out of Debt » 5 to 6:30 p.m.: College Bound THURSDAY » 9 to 10:30 a.m.: Doing More with Less/Free Things in the Area » 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: The Financially Savvy Woman » 2 to 3:30 p.m.: Managing Your Money » 5 to 6:30 p.m.: My Honey, My Money FEB. 24 » 9 to 10 a.m.: Financial Benefits of Deployment » 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Eating Healthy on a Budget To register for a class or for more details, call 480-5100/5900 or 06371-47-5100.

For more information about the Military Saves Campaign, visit www.militarysaves.org.

(Courtesy of the Ramstein Airman & Family Readiness Center)

The program is open to all. Father Troy Schneider of the Diocese of Orange, Calif., who is doing graduate studies at the Catholic University in Louvain, Belgium, will lead the retreat.

The theme for the week will be “Lent, a Time for Renewal.” For more information, e-mail parishcommunciation@yahoo.com. » The Protestant Women of the Chapel host a lunchtime Bible study from noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday beginning Jan. 12 in the Ramstein South Chapel Conference Room.

Lunch will be provided. » Salvage, the High School ministry of the Protestant Youth of the Chapel will host an indoor ski trip March 3 at the snow hall in Amneville, France. Meet at the North Chapel at 9 a.m. Return time will be at 5 p.m. Cost of the event is approximately €30. For more details or to sign up, contact AJ Johnson at 0173-618-6991. » The Ramstein Chapel is accepting bids for the contract position of Ramstein 1100 traditional service religious education coordinator. The coordinator supports the religious education component of the Southside Traditional Protestant Service and the mission statement as identified by the parish council. In coordination with, and monitoring of the traditional service chaplain, or his/her designated alternate, the RE coordinator will be responsible for developing, programming and implementing the Traditional Service RE Program, including recruiting and training of volunteer staff. The chapel will be accepting bids until 4 p.m. today. The statement of work and bid documents can be picked up Monday through Friday from the Ramstein North Chapel. For more information, call Petra Rausch at 480-6148 or 06371-47-6148.

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Kaiserslautern American

Was ist Los? KMC cultural highlights

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby.

Dates are subject to change.

Performing arts

Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • “Der gute Tod,” a play by Wannie de Wijn, in German, 7:30 p.m. today, Feb. 24 and 28.

• “Madama Butterfly,” an operetta by Giacomo Puccini, 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

• “Hello Dolly,” a musical by Jerry Herman, in German, 6 p.m. Sunday.

• Chamber concert with flute, violoncello and piano, 11 a.m. Sunday.

• “Der Prozess,” a play in German, by Franz Kafka, 8 p.m. Sunday.

• “Die Schöne und das Biest,” The Beauty and the Beast, a ballet by Stefano Giannetti, 8 p.m.

Thursday, March 2, 16 and 24.

• “Parsifal,” an opera by Richard Wagner, 5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 25, March 3 and 11.

• “Chronicle of the Immortals — Blood Night,” a rock opera by Wolfgang Holbein with the band Vanden Plas, 6 p.m. Feb. 26.

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

• “Magic of the Dance,” an Irish tap dance show, 8 p.m. Feb. 24. For tickets, call 06272-952333.

Kammgarn Kaiserslautern: • No Music features the bands Blackbirds with acoustic Indie; Green Strings with blues, rock and jazz; and Sarah Frisch with rock, pop and Indie, 8 p.m. today.

• Max Prosa performs pop, 8 p.m. Saturday.

Tickets cost €18.

• The band 3 Feet Smaller from Austria presents alternative rock punk, in English, 8 p.m. Feb. 24.

Tickets cost €12.

• The band Corvus Corax presents medieval music featuring Celtic and Scandinavian songs on medieval instruments, 8 p.m. Feb. 25. Tickets cost €18.

• The band Eisbrecher presents electronic trip rock, 8 p.m. March 2. Tickets cost €26.

For more information, visit www.kammgarn.de or call 0631-365-2607.

• Soul night with Midnight Mover and guest Kevin Iszard, 8:30 p.m. Monday in Cotton Club.

For details, visit www.midnightmover.de.

Fruchthalle, Kaiserslautern: • The German Radio Philharmonics Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern presents “Du und ich – ich und ihr,” with works by Gabriel Fauré and Dimitri Schostakowitsch, 1 p.m. March 8. Tickets cost €19 with lunch being served at noon; and €10 without lunch.

• Jazz Stage meets Norway features Norwegian musicians presenting Nordic folk music, classical chorales and progressive jazz, 8 p.m. March 9.

Tickets cost €12.

For details, stop at the Kaiserslautern Tourist Office, Fruchthallstrasse14, visit www.fruchthalle.de or call the office of arts at

0631-365-1410.

Kaiserslautern, Casino in Volksbank, Fischerstrasse 49: • Concert in Casino with the duet Tokkato presenting works by Haydn, Ibrahimi, Harapi, Brahms, Beethoven and Liszt, 8 p.m. Feb. 24.

Tickets cost €5. For details, call the office of arts at 0631-365-1410.

JUZ (Youth Center), Steinstrassse 47, Kaiserslautern: • Salsajam with Clave, 8 p.m. Feb. 24. Tickets cost €6.50. For details, visit www.juz-kl.de.

Landstuhl, Stadthalle: • “Charlie’s Tante,” Charlie’s Aunt, a comedy in German, 8 p.m. March 3. Tickets cost €19.50 to €28. For details, visit www.stadthalle-landstuhl.de.

Haus des Bürgers, Ramstein-Miesenbach: • Martina Eisenreich Quartett presents “Violin Tales,” a mix of gypsy swing, klezmer, tango, rock and pop, 5 p.m. Feb. 26. Tickets cost €12.

• Pasión de Buena Vista: a Cuban music show with dances and melodies by 10 Cubans, 8 p.m.

Feb. 29. Tickets cost €30 to €38.

• Flying Superkids present an acrobatics show, 8 p.m. March 8. Tickets cost €20 to €30.

• Concert with guitar trio Simply Unplugged presenting renowned songs from five decades, 8 p.m. March 20.

For more information, visit www.hausdesbuergers.de.

English Theatre, Frankfurt: • “The Who’s Tommy,” a rock musical, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Tuesdays to Fridays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. For more information, visit www.english-theatre.org.

Saarbrücken, Saarländisches Staatstheater, Schillerplatz 1: • “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” a musical

by Richard O’Brien, in German, 7:30 p.m. today and 6 p.m. Sunday.

• “Der Barbier von Sevilla,” an opera buffa

by Gioacchino Rossini, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. For details, visit www.theater-saarbruecken.de or call 0681-3092-486.

Nationaltheater Mannheim: • “I’m with the Band,” a ballet by Kevin O’Day, 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

• “Stiffelio,” an opera by Guiseppe Verdi, in Italian, with German subtitles, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24.

• “Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci,” operas in Italian, with German subtitles, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Feb. 26. For more information, visit www.nationaltheater-mannheim.de.

Miscellaneous

• Kaiserslautern, Pfalzgalerie Museum, exhibition: “Aufbruch. Malerei und realer Raum,” 60 art works by European and north American artists, to April 22. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays;

February 17, 2012 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays; Mondays closed. Visit www.mpk.de.

• Eulenbis, Bürgerhaus, model train swap meet, 10 a.m. Sunday.

Fasching events

• Enkenbach, Rudi-Müller-Turnhalle, Fasching dance party, 8 p.m. Saturday; children’s Fasching party, 2 p.m. Sunday.

• Ramstein-Miesenbach, Haus des Bürgers, children’s Fasching party, 2 p.m. Sunday.

• Reichenbach-Steegen, Bürgerhaus, children’s Fasching party, 2 p.m. Sunday; Rose Monday ball, 8 p.m. Monday.

• Heiligenmoschel, Mehrzweckhalle, children’s Fasching party, 2 p.m. Sunday.

• Sembach, Mehrzweckhalle, children’s Fasching party, 2 p.m. Sunday.

• Erfenbach, Kreuzsteinhalle, Rose Monday ball, 8 p.m. Monday with Band Transonic.

• Niederkirchen, Westpfalzhalle, children’s Fasching party, 2 p.m. Sunday.

• Mackenbach, Bürgerhalle, children’s Fasching party, 2:11 p.m. Sunday.

• Linden, Fasching parade, 1 p.m. Sunday.

• Mehlbach, Pfalzwaldhalle, children’s Fasching party, 2 p.m. Tuesday.

• Kaiserslautern, street Fasching, 2:11 p.m.

Monday at Schillerplatz; and 2:11 p.m. Tuesday near Rathaus.

• Ramstein-Miesenbach, Fasching parade, 2 p.m.

Tuesday (read article on Page 20).

Flea markets

• Kaiserslautern, Pfalzcenter (across from Daenner Kaserne), Saturdays.

• Kaiserslautern, C+C Lautertal store, Flickerstal 11 (exit KL-Ost), 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday.

• Bad Dürkheim, Saline (salt-works), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

• Ludwigshafen, Hauptbahnhof (main train station), behind pavilion, Saturday.

• Zweibrücken, City Outlet (bus station), Saturday.

For more information, visit www.troedlerundsammeln.de.

Courtesy photo

Cuban music show The Haus des Bürgers in Ramstein-Miesenbach presents “Pasiόn de Buena Vista,” a Cuban music show with 10 musicians presenting exotic dances and fascinating melodies, at 8 p.m. Feb. 29. Tickets cost €30 to €38. For more information, visit the Haus des Bürgers online at www.hausdesbuergers.de.

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Kaiserslautern American

February 17, 2012

Fasching takes over Ramstein Tuesday joins the event.

“It shows the good and friendly relationship between Germans and Americans in our city,” Fasching is reaching its peak. Throughout the Schäffner said.

KMC, Fasching dances, fun sessions, masquerade “We received registrations for the Kaiserslautern balls and children’s parties are taking place until Girl Scouts, Cub Scout Pack 232, the Kool Kids Wednesday.

Express Torch Club, the Ramstein High School Step One main event in the KMC is the Fasching Team and the Roller Girls of the Apocalypse,” parade in Ramstein-Miesenbach Tuesday. The said Eva Maldonado from Bruchkatze Carnival Association sponthe 86th Airlift Wing Host sors the annual parade, Nation office. “The 86th which is the biggest Civil Engineer Squadron in the Westpfalz area will join the parade with a with more than 1,200 truck highlighting 60 years participants. of Americans in Rheinlandn i e t “For the 61st time we Pfalz.” s f R am om o r organize this Fasching More than 48,000 proe t n Th e c e ose d f r l c parade and we did our motion items, includs i b ach Tu e s d ay best to turn it into the ing candies, will be .

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6 s e season’s highlight,” said tossed to the 30,000 l o c t i ve h noon d e Hartmut Schäffner, chief of to 50,000 spectators. z i r d o to ose The almost two-hour the parade committee. “The t o m t ras s se is cl s f o long parade will begin parade will feature 17 carnih n Ba h . on Stutzenflur and val associations, eight music .m p un t il 8 August-Süssdorfgroups, 21 walking groups and 24 floats.”

Strasse. Food and beverage booths Ramstein-Miesenbach’s siswill be placed along the 3.25 kilometer route. ter city Maxéville, France, will Ramstein’s official Fasching shout is “Ralau.” send a float with about 50 participants.

Residents along the route are asked to decorate Traditionally, various American walking groups their houses to support the celebration. and the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Marching Band “Also, parents should watch their kids, and for safety reasons, spectators shouldn’t get too close to the floats,” Schäffner said.

Spectators are encouraged to buy a button for €2 from vendors on the street. This button helps finance the yearly event and it grants free admission to the Fasching party, which will take place after the parade in the Haus des Bürgers.

A Fasching carnival, which features a merry-goround and activity booths, will be set up in front of the Haus des Bürgers from Sunday through Tuesday.

In the main Fasching cities of Mainz, Köln and Düsseldorf, parades will be held on Rose Monday.

Spectators from Germany and around Europe The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Marching Band traditionally come to these cities to watch the annual spectacle with floats, bands, dancing and marching groups. participates in the Ramstein Fasching parade.

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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by Tech. Sgt. Daryl L. Allen Crime prevention manager With Germany firmly in the grip of winter, the 86th Security Forces would like to provide you some winter driving and traffic tips to guide you through the winter months.

In CY 2011, there were a total of 372 reported traffic accidents. In order to get this number down, drivers must

first be a cautious, considerate driver.

Drivers must avoid creating any situation that may provoke another motorist to operate their vehicles erratically.

Inattentive driving, driving too fast for conditions and speeding are the primary reason for a majority of traffic accidents.

Below you will find a few traffic safety tips to help you: 1. Remove snow and ice

from windshield prior to driving.

2. Remove snow and ice from tires.

3. Ensure you have good tread on your tires and they are appropriate for the season.

4. Obey all posted traffic signals, signs or traffic signals from traffic officials.

5. Accelerate slowly and do not drive aggressively.

6. Increase your following distance and utilize your seatbelts.

Courtesy photos

The streets of Ramstein-Miesenbach are crowded with spectators watching the Fasching parade, which will start at 2:11 p.m. Tuesday.

Participants in vehicles will throw candy or hand out drinks to the crowd along the streets. It is traditional for revelers to sing, sway and dance during the five-hour parades, which all start at 11:11 a.m.

The official Fasching greeting in Köln is “Alaaf,” and in Mainz and Düsseldorf, it’s “Helau.”

Many Fasching events for children take place Tuesday (Shrove Tuesday). Often, children don’t have school that day. And usually, people who work take off in the early afternoon. In most cases, employers allow them to do so, and stores, banks and official institutions close anyhow at 1 or 2 p.m. Tuesday.

In Kaiserslautern, the first street Fasching celebration will begin at 2:11 p.m. Monday at Schillerplatz.

The second will start at 2:11 p.m. Tuesday near the city hall. Local carnival associations will present their Fasching princesses, dancing groups and club members holding funny speeches. The official shout is “Kalau.”

7. Approach bridges, shaded spots, overpasses and turns slowly.

8. Prior to travels, ensure you have emergency numbers (i.e. roadside assistance, security forces, Polizei, etc).

The above list is not all inclusive. Ensure you follow all traffic safety rules.

Statistics have shown that your chances of being involved in an accident are increased significantly when

you choose to disregard the rules of the road by being inattentive, speeding or disobeying traffic signals. Most importantly, accidents cause injuries, damage to property, undue stress, and inconvenience or even death. Your best defenses against those who aren’t paying attention is to buckle your seatbelt.

Travel safe and follow all the rules of the road. Your life and the lives of others could depend on it.

February 17, 2012

by Donald Seltzer Contributing writer

Kaiserslautern American

Saarbrücken and exit at VölklingenGersweiler. Take a secondary road a short distance to reach the start.

Start: Sportzentrum on Krughütter Straße Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5 and 10 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None

» Interested in volksmarching but not sure how things work? Send an e-mail to volksmarch@gmail.com with the subject “Getting started.” » The calendar for volksmarching in Germany, Terminliste 2012, is now available for €2.50 in the start hall Writer, Donald Seltzer at most events. This useful booklet Geislautern (66333) — This walk lists dates, locations, points of contact and other is west of Saarbrücken and should be within information for each of the scheduled events in volksmarching range of wanderers in the KMC. Germany. Also provided is an extensive list of Use autobahns A6 and A620 to Saarbrücken and permanent trails. Look for the international edi- Völklingen. Exit at Geislautern and follow direction of the IVV calendar to be available soon. tional signs to the start hall. » Readers are asked to pick up extra Start: Dorfgemeinschaftshaus at the event brochures and to mail them via MPS to Schloßparkschule Donald Seltzer, CMR 467 Box 5533, APO AE 09096.

Saturday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (6 and 10 km) » The postal code is included in the listings Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6 and 10 km) below for those readers using navigation devices Trail: Unknown to reach an event.

Award: None Schwalbach-Griesborn (66773) — Wanderers will find this Saarland event northwest of Saarbrücken and easily reached by autobahn from the Landstuhl/Ramstein area. From Ramstein and Landstuhl, use autobahns A6 and A8 toward Saarlouis to reach the Schwalbach/Schwarzenholz exit, then follow secondary roads through Sprengen and Schwalbach to reach Griesborn.

Start: Gemeindesaalbau at Hauptstraße 90 Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 10 km) Sunday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6 and 10 km) Trail: Expect somewhat hilly woods Award: None Rothenburg ob der Tauber (91541) — This walk explores the medieval walled-city of Rothenburg.

The Saturday-only old-town walk offers a minitour of its many shops and sights. The outside trails, including a half-marathon distance, are a great choice if you’ve already experienced the old-city trail. It’s crowded but not overwhelming.

Parking is plentiful. In conjunction with this special walk discounts on admission are offered by a number of museums and attractions by showing your IVV start card. Use autobahns A6 and A7 past Heidelberg, Heilbronn and Crailsheim in order to reach Rothenburg.

Start: Sporthalle at Erlbacher Straße 5 Saturday: 7 a.m. to noon (6, 11 and 21 km outside of city) and noon to 4 p.m. (11 km old-city trail) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 11 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (21 km) Trails: Old-city routes are paved and have steps.

Trails in the surrounding areas are hilly and wooded Award: Cloth shopping bag Saarbrücken-Gersweiler (66128) — Just west of Saarbrücken, this event places wanderers in the area of the border with France and is easily reached by autobahn. Use autobahns A6 and A620 past

Neufgrange, France (57910) — This French event is found due south of Saarbrücken and Sarreguemines. From the KMC, use autobahns A6 to connect briefly with A8 at Saarbrücken. Exit at Saarbrücken-Unner to head south on a minor road that becomes N 61 in France. Use N 62 toward Sarreguemines a short distance to connect with minor roads leading to the start at Neufgrange.

Start: Salle des Sports at 7 Rue du Stade Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (10 km) and 7 a.m.

1 p.m. (20 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None Hemmersdorf (66780) — This Saarland event is west of Dillingen and only a few kilometers from the Luxemburg border, yet it’s easily reached by autobahn from the Landstuhl/Ramstein area.

From Ramstein and Landstuhl, use autobahns A6 and A8 toward Saarlouis and Merzig and exit at Rehlingen. Use secondary roads through Büren to reach Hemmersdorf.

Start: Grenzlandhalle on Niedaltdorfer Straße Saturday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (15 km) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (15 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None L’Hôpital, France (57490) — This event is on the French border southwest of Saarbrücken and north of St. Avold. Volksmarchers will find the event easily reached via autobahn A6. From the KMC, use A6 past Saarbrücken toward the border, continuing toward Metz using the French autobahns A320 and A4. Use the Carling exit and take N33 (Route de Carling) north a short distance. Exit onto Rue Principale and briefly follow it to a possible roundabout where you’ll pick up D26 which goes through a series of names to eventually become Rue

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de la Gare, upon which the start is located.

Start: Centre Sportif du Puits 2 on Rue de la Gare Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (10 and 20 km) Trail: Unknown, expect wooded areas Award: None Queidersbach (66851) — This event is southeast of Ramstein and easily reached by autobahn.

From Kaiserslautern, head south about 5 km on B-270 to connect with a minor road leading to the start at Queidersbach.

Start: Sport- und Mehrzweckhalle, Jahnstraße 11 Saturday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5 and 10 km) Trail: Unknown Award: From previous events Bitche, France (57230) — This Marche Populaire event is south of Zweibrücken in France.

Wanderers from the KMC willing to make the drive will enjoy something a little different, yet very familiar, from the usual events in Germany.

In addition, challenge-seekers will find 42- and 50-kilometer routes offered Saturday. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 and 8 toward Saarbrücken and Zweibrücken. Exit at Zweibrücken-Ixheim to take B-424 south where it becomes D 35A in France. Continue on using D 620 and D 35 to reach the start at Bitche.

Start: Collège St Augustin Saturday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (10 km), 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km), 6-9 a.m. (42 and 50 km) Sunday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (10 km) and 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Trail: Unknown Award: Certificate for 42- and 50-km trails Heusweiler (66265) — This event is north of Saarbrücken and just off of autobahn A8, making it easily reached from the Kaiserslautern, Ramstein and Landstuhl ares. From the KMC, use autobahns A6 and A8 toward Saarlouis and exit at Heusweiler.

Start: Erweiterten Realschule at Schillerstr. 65 Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 15 km) Trails: Unknown Award: None Trier-Ehrang (54293) — Wanderers will walk in the area surrounding Germany’s oldest city of Trier as a reward for the time spent reaching this event.

Volksmarchers in the KMC will use autobahns A62, A1 and A602 to Trier. Trier-Ehrang has its own exit off of A602. Watch for IVV directional signs.

Start: Turnhalle at Oberstraße 8 in the Trier suburb of Ehrang Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6, 11 and 20 km) Trail: Hilly, woods and fields Award: From previous events (There were more volksmarching events than we could print here. To see a full list, visit the KA online at www.kaiserslauternamerican.com.

Or, for more events in your area, visit www. wiesbaden.army.mil/hunion/Takeahike.htm.)

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February 17, 2012

Ex NFL stars, cheerleaders visit Ramstein

by Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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ormer members of the Miami Dolphins and six of their cheerleaders visited Ramstein Feb. 9 to visit with troops and throw down on a little flag football.

Twan Russell, linebacker, O.J. McDuffie, wide receiver, and Troy Drayton, tight end, helped coach an exhibition game of flag football for a group of about 24 Airmen behind the Southside Fitness Center.

“It was fun to see the guys kind of let their hair down and compete,” said Russell who is now the director of youth and community programs for the Miami Dolphins. “Anytime you can compete allows you to take your mind off of everything else.”

After the football game, the trio and their cheerleaders left Ramstein en route to Landstuhl Regional Medical Facility where they met up with more troops and wounded warriors.

“We’re here for what just happened 30 minutes ago — to give someone an ounce of energy,” Russell said. “We went into a room with a young lady who just had a bone marrow graph and she needed to get up and walk around to get stronger. But she was in pain and sulking, but after the visit, she was up and walking the hallway.

Sometimes you just need someone to talk to.”

Photo by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright

The Miami Dolphin cheerleaders and former professional football players meet with Richard Braun, a patient at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, as part of an Armed Forces Entertainment tour Feb. 9 on Ramstein.

McDuffie said he wanted to visit LRMC in appreciation of the “less than 1 percent that protect the 99 percent.”

“Not only do they protect our 99 percent, but they help protect other people’s 100 percent,” he said.

“We don’t just take care of the

Inline hockey

The KMC Eagles organization is looking for individuals ages 16 and up for the upcoming season (all skill levels). The team practices in the local area and competes in the German League (DPL) of Mannheim. If interested in playing, e-mail KMCEagles@hotmail.com.

Softball tryouts

The Ramstein base softball team will hold tryouts on the following dates and times: 1 to 4 p.m. March 3, 5 to 8 p.m. March 5 and 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 10 and 11, and 5 to 8 p.m. March 12 and 14. For details, call Master Sgt. Christopher Tipton at 479-4313.

Soccer news

News about Kaiserslautern’s soccer team 1. FCK is available in the official FCK magazine, “In Teufels Namen,” in English at www.fck.de/en/fans/fan-downloads/ stadionmagazin-1112.html. The magazine

United States.”

McDuffie said it was his way of giving back to the troops.

“We, as Americans, can put our head on our pillows at night knowing full and well that the enemy is not going to bring their fight to our shores,” McDuffie said.

The Miami crew made one final stop at the Ramstein Enlisted Club to perform a routine, answer questions and pass out some free stuff.

“They thank us and smile, but I thank them much more for what they’ve done for us,” Russell said.

“That’s what it’s all about.”

is released prior to each home game of the Red Devils and includes four English pages to keep American and other fans around the globe who are interested in FCK up-todate.

Volunteer track coaches

Ramstein High School is seeking volunteer assistant coaches for the track and field season, starting March 5. Share your experience in a variety of events like shotput, discus, hurdles, long jump, triple jump, high jump, sprints, middle and long distance running. For details, contact Coach Buckley at william.buckley@eu.dodea.edu or call 0152-03835105.

Soccer coaches needed

The Kaiserslautern High School boys soccer team needs volunteer coaches to help with both the varsity and junior varsity teams. For details, contact Ken Robinson at ken.robinson@eu.dodea.edu.

Photo by Lisa Horton

Youth wrestling Austin Horton, 6, looks to pin his Wiesbaden opponent during the 2012 U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Child Youth Services youth wrestling tournament Feb. 11.

Horton, who wrestles for the Kaiserslautern CYS wrestling team, won all of his matches in the 6-year-old 50 to 60 pound weight class.

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Now ShowiNg Gateway Cineplex (Ramstein) Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) 11 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 10 p.m.

The Sitter (R) 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:15 p.m., 10:30 p.m.

The Muppets (PG) 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m.

SATURDAY - Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) 11 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 10 p.m.

The Sitter (R) 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:15 p.m., 10:30 p.m.

The Muppets (PG) 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m.

SUNDAY Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) 11 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m.

The Sitter (R) 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:15 p.m.

The Muppets (PG) 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m.

MONDAY - Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) 11 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m.

The Sitter (R) 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:15 p.m.

The Muppets (PG) 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m.

TUESDAY - Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) 11 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m.

The Sitter (R) 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:15 p.m.

The Muppets (PG) 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY - Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) 11 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m.

The Sitter (R) 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:15 p.m.

The Muppets (PG) 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m.

THURSDAY - Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) 11 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m.

The Sitter (R) 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:15 p.m.

The Muppets (PG) 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m.

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Galaxy Theater (Vogelweh) TODAY Big Miracle (PG) 7 p.m.

SATURDAY - Arthur Christmas (PG) 4 p.m.

New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve (PG-13) 7 p.m.

SUNDAY Arthur Christmas (PG) 4 p.m.

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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In this follow-up to the 2008 worldwide hit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Journey to the Center of the Earth,â&#x20AC;?

17-year-old Sean Anderson receives a coded distress signal from a mysterious island where no island should exist. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a place of strange life forms, mountains of gold, deadly volcanoes and more than one astonishing secret.

Unable to stop him from going, Seanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new stepfather, Hank, joins the quest.

Together with a helicopter pilot and his beautiful, strong-willed daughter, they set out to find the island, rescue its lone inhabitant and escape before seismic shock waves force the island under the sea and bury its treasures forever.

Starring Dwayne Johnson and Michael Caine.

Arthur Christmas (PG) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arthur Christmasâ&#x20AC;? at last reveals the incredible, never-before seen answer to every childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s question: â&#x20AC;&#x153;So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?â&#x20AC;?

The answer: Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhilarating, ultrahigh-tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole.

But at the heart of the film is a story with the ingredients of a Christmas classic â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero, Arthur, with an urgent mission that must be completed before Christmas morning dawns.

Starring James McAvoy and Hugh Laurie.

The Sitter (R) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A college student on suspension is coaxed into babysitting the kids next door, finding himself fully unprepared for the wild night ahead of him.

Starring Jonah Hill and Max Records.

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8 Tusked beast 9 Saunter 10 Toulouse-Lautrec contemporary 11 In the midst of 12 Chop finely 13 Direct 21 Vegas equipment 23 Park the boat 25 Fiction 27 Web site starter 28 Ages and ages 29 Tempo 31 Brewery products 33 Units of resistance 35 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dancing Queenâ&#x20AC;? quartet 36 Artist from Catalonia 37 â&#x20AC;&#x153;___ Leaving Homeâ&#x20AC;?

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Worship 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Devo. & Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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We meet Sundays at 11 a.m.

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Soul Winners

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Wednesday Prayer - 6:30 p.m. | Hour of Power Discipleship Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday Hour of Prayer 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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Air Force and Army Chapel Schedule Protestant Services

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Saturday Seventh-Day Adventist Sabbath School 9:30 a.m.

Worship service 11 a.m.

Sunday Protestant Worship and Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Church10:00 a.m.

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Jewish Religious Services

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Sunday Mass 11:30 a.m.

Daily Mass 11:45 a.m. Tue â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fri POC USAG-K Chaplains Office 493-4098, Civ 0631-3406-4098 r -BOETUVIM $IBQFM Sunday Mass 9 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

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Islamic Services

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For Religious Education and Daily Prayers check Prayer Schedule

Orthodox Christian

Confession by appointment Divine Liturgy - Kapaun Chapel Sun, 9:00 a.m.

For more information call: 489-2496

Pulaski Youth Center

Monday â&#x20AC;&#x153;Genesisâ&#x20AC;? Dance Night (grades 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12) Tuesday Musicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night (grades 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12) Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Rockâ&#x20AC;? (grades 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12) Small Groups â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plugged-Inâ&#x20AC;? (grades 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8) For more info call USAG K â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chaplainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office at 493-4098, Civ 0631-3406-4098

Denominational Services Episcopal (St. Albans) ,BQBVO $IBQFM Sun, 10:30 a.m.

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Friday, 7 p.m.

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Hochspeyer: Very nice Neighborhood - Detached One Family House / Plus sep. Apartment, (for guests and family): 313sqm, 10 rooms, 2BIK, 3bathrooms, Balcony, cellar, roof space, big garden with big terrace. Available now (or later), Rental price (without utilities) â&#x201A;Ź2200 06313629912 House Donsieders 200sqm 4BR, 2baths, bik, 2balcs, 2garages, pets welcome, big basem, 20min to K´town, sat tv, internet, â&#x201A;Ź1200+util call Petra 0633377117 after 5pm or 015152257746, avail 1 March House in Hettenhausen, 172sqm, 2bdrm, very big liv/din rm, bik, 1bathrm w/shower & tub, big yard, park spots infront house. â&#x201A;Ź1125+util Call 06375-1369 or 0151-17530615

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Imsbach, 5min Sembach / 20min Ramstein, 179sqm Beautiful Apt, on 1 level, like new, 3BR, 1.5bath, BIK liv/din beautif lg terr, no pets, 1200â&#x201A;Ź +util Call 06301-719565 or 0172-6785550

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2 basement/bar, sauna, garage, yard, â&#x201A;Ź1280 + util. Call: 06301719565

Kaiserslautern, nice modern 4 bedr townh., 140 sqm, nice bik, lrg liv rm, 2.5 bath, patio, yard, shed, parking, 950,-â&#x201A;Ź Landstuhl, nice cosy 4 bedr townh., 130 sqm, bik, lrg liv rm, 2 bath, cov patio, storage, gated parking 844,-â&#x201A;Ź Katzenbach, nice lrg charming 5 bedr. farmhouse, 205 sqm, bik, din & liv rm, 2.5 bath, patio, yard, gated parking, 1151,-â&#x201A;Ź Kollweiler, nice lrg charming 5 bedr. freest., 218 sqm, nice bik, din & liv rm, fireplace, 3 balcony, storage, nice yard, 2 garages, carport, no pets, 1415,-â&#x201A;Ź Reichenbach, nice cosy 3 bedr. house, 110 sqm, nice bik, liv rm, 2 bath, patio, yard, garage, 800,-â&#x201A;ŹKusel- City, nice charming, 5 bedr. freest., 190 sqm, nice bik, din & liv rm, balcony, great view, 2.5 bath, patio, yard, garage, no pets, 1430,-â&#x201A;Ź Reduced Fees Real Estate Sabine Leppla please call: 0179-2267905

Kollweiler: Duplex, 297sqm, 5BR/ 2,5BA, balcony, terrace, yard, carport â&#x201A;Ź 2.020,- + util 06371/ 943315-16 www.GermaWild-Immo bilien.de

Lux FH KL 4BR, garage, nice loc, â&#x201A;Ź1480. Schwedelb.: 4BR, garage, 1280â&#x201A;Ź Realtor Erika 016096697945 florida0001@gmx.de New built 190sqm rowhouse, 5min from Base in Spesbach, 4BR, 2baths, garage, floor heating, gas-heating, 1700â&#x201A;Ź +util Realtor 0152-53651163 New built house in Obernheim, near Landstuhl, 284sqm, 7BR, 2BIK, liv/din rm, 3bath, 2storage rm, double garage (30sqm). Yard with playground. Garden house.

Pets subject to approval. Avail 1March12. Call.: 06371-3969 or 0174-3996385

Kaiserslautern: brand new house, 245 sqm, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, walk-in closet, luxury BIK, low energy, radiant floor heating, garage, small yard, â&#x201A;Ź 1780+ ut., KKA Otterbach: freest. 3 Immobilien, Tel 0172-6855976.

bedroom house, 3 bathrooms, b.i.k., basement, yard â&#x201A;Ź1100 KD-Baubetreuung 06371-619033 / kdbaubetreuung@t-online.de

Kindsbach: Great duplex 4BR/ 2BA, garden garage. Price â&#x201A;Ź 1040 Landstuhl Melkerei, FSH, 3 Price â&#x201A;Ź 175 000 RE/MAX DreamBDR, 2 baths, carport, small yard homes 4 U ask for Sonja Gray rent â&#x201A;Ź 900, ZIAI Immobilien 06371 06371/6129262 or 0160/ 3807277 Queidersbach 265 sqm house with luxury fittings 3 bedrooms, 57888 Sonjagray@ymail.com

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Queidersbach: nice 5BM duplex, 2,5 baths, patio, garage, E 1320, Immo T.016096096498 RAB school freestanding house, 213sqm., 4 bedrms., + studio, 2 baths., b.i.k., terrace, garage, 1.650 â&#x201A;Źuro + util Anne S. Neumann Immobilien4you Tel: 06372803641 or 0173-8317162 RAB school, 170sqm., 4 bedrms., b.i.k., 2 baths., floor-heating, garage, yard, 1.100 â&#x201A;Źuro + util Anne S. Neumann Immobilien4you Tel: 06372803641 or 0173-8317162

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Siegelbach Townhouse 160 m2; 2BR; 1 Studio; BIK; Liv/DinRoom; Yard; Pets allowed; Rent: 1,165.00 EUR + utilities; Avail.: All ads & pics can be viewed @ Now; For more info please call GI www.class-world.eu Bill Pay Service & Real Estate, RAB school, freestanding house, Tel.:06371-465407 or 0160130sqm., 3 bedrms., 2 baths., 1065196, E-mail:ramstein@gibill b.i.k., attic, basement, fenced pay.com

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yard, sat- dish, gas heating, 850,00 €uro + util Anne S. NeuSiegelbach: Brand new, freest. mann Immobilien4you Tel: 06372House, 215sqm, 4BR/1,5BA, 803641 or 0173-8317162 RAB school, large freestanding luxury house with fantastic view, 365 sqm., 5 bedrooms, 2,5 baths., bik, studio, balcony, basement, garage, fenced yard, sat + dsl, heated floors (gas), fireplace 2,600 + utility available from June / July. no realtor. €2600 info@vsigmbh.de Ramstein school, 205sqm., 5 bedrms., 2 baths., b.i.k., floor-heating, yard, terrace, garage 1.550 €uro +util Anne S. Neumann Immobilien4you Tel: 06372803641 or 0173-8317162 Ramstein, brand new house, 270sqm, 4 big bed, 2.5 bath, master BR with walk-in closet and own bathroom, studio, open BIK, radiant floor heating, highspeed internet and sat TV in all rooms, avail. 1800 euro +ut. KKA Immobilien 0172/6855976

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Wonderful furnished House, in Ramstein City, 3 bedrms., 1 ½ baths., b.i.k., dining-living area, carport, terrace Pets are allow, No Commission Please call Frank Tel: 0173-8317162

HOUSES / APTS FOR SALE All ads & pics can be viewed @ www.class-world.eu

yard, terrace, garage € 1.640,- + 10 Min. to KL/Vogelway, 2 freeutil 06371/943311-16 www.Germa standing houses, with 4 garages, b.i.k., 8 bedrms., with studio, 4 Wild-Immobilien.de baths., yard Price 300 000 €uro S. Neumann Spesbach: Nice Duplex, Anne Tel: 06372180sqm, 6BR/2,5BA, yard € Immobilien4you 1.250,- + util 06371/943311-16 803641 or 0173-8317162 www.GermaWild-Immobilien.de

10 Min. to RAB in Ramstein school, freestanding house, 300 sqm., living.-space, 5 bedrms., dining-living area, open- fire-place, 2 baths., garage, big yard Price 265 000 €uro Anne S. Neumann Immobilien4you Tel: 06372803641 or 0173-8317162

Steinbach near Glan-Münchweiler: Large house 5-6 bedr., 3 Bathr., familyroom, BIK, livingroom w open fire place, large covered patio, balcony, garages € 1.600,-- RE/MAX Dreamhomes 4 U, Landstuhl, Kaiserstr. 4, 06371/ 1-fam. house in Fockenberg-Lim6129262 or 0170 685 0060 ask bach near Ramstein 340sqm for Wolfgang, email wolf €420000; 01755293836 gang.wiedmann@remax.de 1-fam. house near ramstein 230sqm €250000; 01755293836 Waldmohr, FSH, 290sqm, 5 BDR, 2,5 baths, big garage, nice 300sqm FSH, 1973, Merzablen yard, rent € 2000, Ziai Immobilien property 2600sqm, dble garage, 2 terraces, balcony, New BIK, 5 ba06371 57888 sement rms, oil heat, firpl. 2bath, Wartenberg-Rohrbach, 5 min. to guest WC, stream, trees, 2bath, 0160-95470759, Manue Sembach, 25 min. to Ramstein Air Call Base, 4 BR, BIK, 1,5 BA, Terr., la.ehj@web.de

Ramstein/Kaiserslautern 10 mins: new freestanding house, luxury fittings, 275sqm, 5 big bedrooms, 2.5 big bathrooms, BIK, pantry, studio, terrace, yard, garage. € 2050 + ut. KKA Immobili125 sqm, Rent: 900,00 EUR + Build Your Own House To your en.Tel. 0172-6855976.

util., Call Mike Münchschwander, own specification 15 min to airbaRamstein: brand new duplex, 5 RE/MAX Real Estate Center Kai- se No real estate fee 100% finanbedr., 2 ½ bath, living-diningrm., serslautern, 0631/4140888-0 or cing in most cases ZIAI Immobilibuilt-in-kit., yard, garage, 1.800,-- 0176/32367432 en 06371 57888 + util www.AGRA-Immobilien.de 06371/57656 66849 Landstuhl, Von Richthofen Str. 30 Ramstein-city: Freest. House, 2BR/2BA, living, dining, 100sqm, € 700,- + util 06371/943311-16 www.GermaWild-Immobilien.de

Ramstein-Miesenbach brand new renovated house 310sqm 10 rooms build in kitchen 3 bathrooms. €2450; 016094864656 Rodenbach. 2766SF house 3flrs. 4-6bedr. 2,75bath. 2built-in kitch., Studio, basement, hobby, laundry, etc., dupl.Garge, 10Min to RAB and Kaiserslautern €1980 06374-801520/schmitt.wilfried@ web.de

Rodenbach: freestanding house 3 bedr, livr. bik, 2bath, yard, balcony, carport, €980.- + util, Roth Immobilien 06374-994776 or 0171-1950606 Rodenbach: Rowhouse 226sqm, 5BR/2,5BA, carport, terrace, € 1525.-+ util 06371/943315-16 www.GermaWild-Immobilien.de

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Attention: Effective 1 March 2012 the property purchase tax (3.5% of the purchase price) will go up to 5%. If you are looking to purchase, do it Now. Buying in Germany is not as complicated as it may seem, we will assist you in every step of the procedure. Doris Drewlow Immobilien, Tel: 063715940059 www.dorisd-immo.de

Near Kaiserslautern (5KM), high valuable 3-4 bedr house large livingroom modern kitchen Open to dining room, marble floors, 2 Garages inside the house â&#x201A;Ź 428000,-- RE/MAX Dreamhomes 4 U, Landstuhl, Kaiserstr. 4, 06371/6129262 or 0170 685 0060 ask for Wolfgang, email wolf gang.wiedmann@remax.de

Near RAB 10Min. brand new freestanding house, 270sqm., livingspace, 5 bedrms., b.i.k., floor-heating, open-fire-place, garage, yard Price 390 000 â&#x201A;Źuro Anne S. Neumann Immobilien4you Tel: 06372Home For Sale Duplex - half in 803641 or 0173-8317162 Mackenbach Perfect spot, 195m² living space double garage, kitObermohr, 4BM duplex with gachen 6 years old, ready to move rage, built 2001, E224000, Imin immediately Price: 360kâ&#x201A;Ź ConmoT. 016096096498 tact: martin.sattelberger@mlp.de

Kindsbach: nice duplex with garage build 2006, 145sqm, 4bm, 2 baths, E200000, ImmoT. 016096096498

Sale By Owner: 365 m² living area; full basement; 4 BRs + gym + hobby rm + ofc, 2 remodeled baths + 2 WCs, modern BIK. Dbl gar; fenced garden; coy pond; 5 min walk to train; 0.5 m to A6; 7.3 m to LRMC; 9.3 m to Ramstein. $380000; 06372508138 / pdmasters@yahoo.com

Kindsbach: rather new home, 34 bedrom, 2 bathroom, Living/dining, open kitchen, Garage, big patio â&#x201A;Ź 259.000,-- RE/MAX Dreamhomes 4 U, Landstuhl, Kaiserstr. 4, 06371/6129262 or 0170 685 0060 ask for Wolfgang, email Use your Housing Allowance to purchase your home-:buying in wolfgang.wiedmann@remax.de Germany is not complicated. We Kusel, in very quiet area with fan- will inform you about all the detastic view to the castle, about tails and give you advice in finan200 m² living space, 3-4 bedr., 2 cing. We will help you step by bathr., partyroom, great property step to get your own home. RE/ only â&#x201A;Ź 228.000,-- RE/MAX Dream- MAX Dreamhomes 4 U, LandKaiserstr.

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February 17, 2012 Thinking about buying a home in Germany? Then you need to attend our free seminar! Topics of discussion: "Housing allowance and how to make the most of it "Advantages of owning a home in Germany" Financing options" Notary & Closing procedures" Question & Answer session. The seminar will be held at RE/MAX Real Estate Center on 18 Feb, 14:0016:00 located at Denisstr 22 67663 Kaiserslautern call RE/MAX Dreamhomes 4 U ask for Sonja Gray 06371/6129262 or 0160/ 3807277 Sonjagray@ymail.com, or ask for Wolfgang, 0170 685 0060 email wolfgang.wiedmann@ remax.de Wonderful freestanding house, near Ramstein, 260sqm., livingspace, excl. condition, modern b.i.k., 4 bedrms., + master bedrms., with sep. dress. rm and baths., dining- living area, garage, terrace, fenced yard, Price 365 000 â&#x201A;Źuro Anne S. Neumann No Commission For Buyer Please call Anne S. Neumann Immobilien4you Tel: 06372803641 or 0173-8317162

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! ! ! ! ! ! TDYHomes.com 1-4 BR Lux apts in Ramstein, Landstuhl Kaiserslautern, Kindsbach & more. Free phone, fast internet (VPN), pets welcome, washer/ dryer, BBQ, American TV, beds, more... â&#x201A;Ź70 www.tdyhomes.com tdyhomes@me.com 0170 939 4463 ! ! ! ! 1 & 2 BDR Luxury Temp Apts TLA/TDY in Ramstein. 100% equipped including TV, DVD, free Internet, washer/dryer, free calls to USA. reservation / questions call: 0151-46501528 / mail:info@ ramstein-tla.com / www.ramsteintla.com / www.facebook.de/ramsteintla ! ! TLA/TDY Comfortable 2BDR. Apt. in Mackenbach, 5min. to RAB, fully furnished, TV SAT, DVD, free phone, Internet, Garage; phone: 06374-1777 or 015123263824 email: TLAapp@web.de

Kaiserslautern American 100% equipped 1-2BR Apts, Free internet, AFN, Phone to USA, offRoad parking. 10min to RAM, LAND, LRMC, Contractors also welcome. Info: 0177 1955959 or www.housinglandstuhl.com 1-3 BDR. Apt. fully furn. with everything you need. Openings Now. phone 06374-3928 cellphone 0176 525 13090 http://www.tru dys-apartments.de / trudymackenbach@google mail.com 2-3 Bdrs suites in Ramstein village & 5 bedroom house nearby.

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Write to temp_house@hotmail.com Call 0179-1456657 anytime A variety of TLA/TDY Apts in KTown in different sizes, 5min to walk to City Center, Fully Furnished, Apts starting at 35â&#x201A;Ź per night all incl. For Info call 0631-316860 Amer. owned, Beaut. 1BR apt. fully furn w/BIK, washer & dryer, AFN, WIFI. Queidersbach 10min RAB 0175-561-0912 Attn: KL-Center new luxury 2bed TLA apt max 4person â&#x201A;Ź55/day call: 0177-345-8975 Available Now! 1-3Bed All inclusive. Pets OK nbm4rent.com 01742430124 / nbm4rent@hot mail.com Hotel-Apartments-TLA Landstuhl near hospital, 100sqm, fully furnished, TV DSL, washer & dryer, cleaning service, breakfast included Call 06371-64624 or 0152-08503866 www.sandersapartments.de or sander-family4@ web.de Luxurious, furnished Apt in historical building. 110sqm, 90â&#x201A;Ź per day. Call: 06383-9287723 or 01755207175 E-Mail: micogi@t-onli ne.de More pictures at: picasa webalbum FerienwohnungRoemerstraĂ&#x;e 3a

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New TLA in Rodenbach; within minutes of Vogelweh and Ramstein AB; fully furnished; three bedrooms; two baths; big living room, dining room, two Balconies; apartment completely equipped; internet; washer/dryer; Sat TV/AFN and DVD player; carport â&#x201A;Ź100 06371-462922/payezmenu@ hotmail.com NIP, unused "Baby Bullet". Make an entire week's worth of healthy, nutritional baby food in less than 5 minutes. Retails for $87. 110V $65 smoothsalsakat@yahoo.com Ramstein TLA 3-4BR2Ba house all inclusive furnished, linens, dishes/pots, wash/dryer, AFN, tel, DSL, carport 0152-33584979 email: tla@gmx.com TLA in Otterbach, 3BR, BIK, 1.5 baths, balc & patio, lge Liv & Din, beautifully furnished, with all you need: wshr/dryr; dshwshr/micro; TV, DVD, Stereo, Internet; call 06301/300215 Susanne email: esserkah@gmx.de TLA in Ramstein: 3 bedrm., livingroom, built-in-kit., 2 bath, fully furnished, basement, call 0637157656

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2010 Toyota Aygo, 5door, roof bike carrier (2x), ski box, radio/CD, snow/summer tires, 33,500 kms, Euro specs, Great little car for Europe, PCS to US â&#x201A;Ź7100 015159208765 oolitka@ya hoo.com

$4500-OBO. 2007 Hyundai Atos.

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2010 Volvo C30 T5 R-design. Titanium grey. Preferred/Climate package. Alarm. 39500 miles. Still under factory Warranty. Includes home shipping. $21000. 015254679100 / Kswiss81983@ aol.com

07 VW Jetta GLI-US Spec-Auto Garage kept-leather-63k - all power - dealer maintained - Stock wheels w/summer tires-Alloy wheels w/winter tires-great cond $17000 mattpeck63@hotmail.com

2011 Volvo XC 60 2.0 D3 Summun Eurospec!! Standheitzung!

Diesel 163 PS FWD, 14000km. Automatic leather intrior, Pana-Sunroof, keyless entry, warranty â&#x201A;Ź29950

1995 BMW 320i Convertible.

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4 Continental Extreme Contact DWS Ultra High Performance M+S Tires 215/45ZR17 w/17K miles. W Rated 168mph/270kph Purchased Aug 10 for $440 $300 nrahter@yahoo.com

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0L I6 4x2, manual transmission. All season tires, heat, a/c, AM/FM CD with Ipod control and Aux port.

200k miles $2200 01717412413

7210 Navigon EUR 40 Military excl Maps: AL EUR HA PR USA CAN PX/BX EUR. Pd PX $675 3 yrs ago. Sell: $500 obo seldom used 063332768370 / +491753844929 paulaevergreen@ aol.com

2001 Dodge stratus. currently non op, auto shop says it will pass inspection just needs winter tires. take as is, make me an offer chttdol@aol.com 017673927851 2001 Ford Transit FT 350L TDE, 374.652km, diesel, 125HPS, AC, blue met., ABS; electr. windows, rear view mirrors, etc., ESP, center locks, heated windows, fog lights, spare tire and car lift incl.

Kusel area. More pics: http://profile.imageshack.us/user/FordTransitCall: 0163-4460883

Audi A4 Turbo Diesel Combi 2001, 5 speed, A/C, CD, summer and winter tires mounted, Great gas milage â&#x201A;Ź1500; 0162-2729580, 0631-4835131 BMW 318i automatic trans., just 68kmiles, 2owners, Modell 1993, pwr. doors/sunroof/mirrors, radio, winter tires, summertires, great condition $2900 0176-764-58720

BMW 318i E36 BJ1993 138.000km blue 4doors, 4winter tires of steel wheels, 4neutral tires of aluminium wheels, TĂ&#x153;V 04/12, 2004 VW Touareg 3.2 L auto picture on request, VB â&#x201A;Ź1200.

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BMW 320i Automatic Transmission Year 1996 4 Doors. very nice Car in very great condition (inspection. guaranteed) 150 HP 2006 Automatic Saab 9'3 turbo with M&S System. $3500 mail me: series sedan. 86,000 miles, fully essamhindi@online.de loaded heated tan leather seats, BMW 335i Convertible 2007. and sunroof. Great in all climate Black w/Brown Dakota Leather, and on gas. $11500 robincp925@ burl walnut trim. 40200 miles. Auyahoo.com tomatic w/paddle shifters. Loa-

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English speaking meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous available in AUTOS the Kaiserslautern/Vogelweh Area. Our contact information is: All ads & pics can be viewed @ AA Hotline-01803-224-357, www.class-world.eu www.aa-europe.net/countries/ger Fiat stilo 1.4 16V active, 2005, many.htm stylish and sporty! black metallic, interior grey/blue, 2-door, glass "sky window" stretches across whole roof -- convertible feeling!

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Free Family Fun! Mom2Mom of KMC Open House, Raffle & Giveaway Over $1000 in Preg/BF Prizes! Sat 2/25, 1-4pm Bldg 411 on RAB www.facebook.com / M2MofKMC m2mofkmc@ Honda CRV Executive 2007 2.2i gmail.com

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Infant First Aid class will be held at the St. Johannis Krankenhaus in Landstuhl on May 3 from 5:308:30pm. Please e-mail for more information! american.ge Neg, 2009 Chevy Colorado 2LT burts.team@googlemail.com Z71 4X4, Lots of options, <25k Miles, Great small truck for small Just found out your pregnant?

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2 Clothing schranks: Double Ikea upper shelf 2 hang level 2 low drawers $150, 1 wood schrnk Mirror frnt drs for hang shelvs on sides $75 8A-8P by app 063332768370 / 0491753844929 paulaevergreen@aol.com 2 glass front under sink cabinets, 2 door/ 1 drawer $25@ by appt 8AM-8PM 063332768370 / +491753844929 paulaevergreen@ aol.com 2 Kitchen / Diningroom wood Schranks Beautiful & sturdy 3 yrs old $200 both have shelves and drawers by appt 8AM-8PM 063332768370/+491753844929 paulaevergreen@aol.com 220V washer/dryer Sells for $1500 at BX. Can deliver 0177.433.0247 $700 earlarlington@gmail.com 42" Phillips flat screen full HD TV German plug, 2 yrs old. seldom used, Paid: 675 EU, sell: $500 obo.

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017622987498/ isabell_1_98@yahoo.com Bosch Frig/Frz 200x60cm 5 adj shf & 5 door shlf 3frz drws lg veg crisper Pd: 800EU Sell: $600 By apt 8AM-8PM 063332798370 cell: +491753844929 paulaevergreen@ aol.com Bought blue chair 4 my son but he is too big for it. I purchased this chair from Bed Bath and Beyond. Asking $80 paid $99, Still in box. 06374944804

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Bosch Profi Mix Machine mixer blender cuisenart meat grinder many blades and attachments hardly used 2 years old pd 300eu sell $100 063332768370 8-8 paulaevergreen@aol.com / +491753844929 Cabinet for TV, Bassett (Pine), 65" Ht, 30" Wd, 20" Dp, Exc Cond, TV also for sale (see Sony Trinitron 25"), $165 OBO, Call 0163-330-5535, Lv Msg Children bike. 12" Puky wheel for small children, not used often, with support wheels. â&#x201A;Ź79 azierke@ gmx.de Classy 1 1/3 carat diamond ring for that special someone. I bought it at Kay jewelers (still sales for $3499). In excellent condition and rarely worn! $3000 0171-9955834 or tamarad_ly13@yahoo.com Collection of leather bound, signed by the author, 1st edition books, mint cond. Over 100 different books. Authors include: Norman Mailer, William F. Buckley, Joseph Heller, Elie Wiesel, Donald Mc Dunne, John Updicke, Tom Wolfe, etc. $ 15.000 - serious inquiries only! Call: 0631-940213 or 0151-270-19822 Custom blt open schrank made for walk in closet singl unit w/ 3 lg sections 1 for long clths, 2 for double short 2 shlvs above @ Super high qual.

8-8 $500 063332768370 / 0491753844929 / paulaevergreen DiLongi Perfecta Cof / Cap Machine w/ auto bean grinder 1 or 2 cup settings 1 year old PD>700eu Sell $300 By appt 8A-8P 063332768370 or +491753844929 paulaevergreen@ aol.com Epson Picture Mate Printer. Includes a package of printer paper; and new printer cartridge. Available for local pickup. $30 mark.oppel@gmail.com Estate Sale 12. February 12, 44 Hauptstr, Thaleisweiler-Froschen, 9-2 Everything must go! kseonline@hotmail.com Expecting parents, please join us for an English speaking Open House at the St. Johannis Hospital in Landstuhl on Feb 7 at 5:30pm. Send us your??? ameri can.geburts.team@google mail.com Ezza Dampf Mach/steam cleaner all attch floor, carpet, furn, window, cab, bath disinf, anti bact Retail 2000eu sell $500 8A-8 063332768370 / +491753844929 paulaevergreen@aol.com

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