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Sailor-turned-astronaut compares submarine, space station life, Page 7

66th Transportation Company Change of Command, Page 9

Air Force year in photos, Pages 16-17

HVAC: Bringing the Heat, Page 19

January 19, 2024 | Volume 48, Number 2

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Ribbon cutting marks opening of new intelligent lockers for SSPO patrons Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Postal workers from the 786th Force Support Squadron, 86th Force Support Squadron and leadership from across Ramstein Air Base gathered for the unveiling of new intelligent lockers at the Southside Post Office on Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 8.

The ribbon cutting kicked off the use of intelligent lockers to the base populace, specifically for Southside dorm Airmen and will give them a choice to use one of the 140 lockers instead of coming up to the parcel pickup window.

“Dorm Airmen are going to be able to come and use the intelligent lockers whenever they want,” said Tech. Sgt. Ryan, 786th Force Support Squadron Southside Post Office postmaster. “They will have 24-hour access to the lockers versus our normal pickup time from ten to five.”

Postal workers got to work in early 2022 with funding providSee RIBBON CUTTING, Page 3

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Regan Flatt, 86th Force Support Squadron Southside Post Office postal clerk, and Col. James Cunningham, 86th Mission Support Group commander, cut a ribbon to unveil the first ever intelligent lockers at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 8. The ribbon cutting opened up the intelligent lockers to Southside dorm Airmen, giving them a choice to utilize the lockers instead of coming up to the package pick up window.

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COMMENTARY: US aims to prevent conflict in space, other domains through deterrence

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites launches from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL, Jan. 7.

by David Vergun Department of Defense News Russia and China are deploying capabilities that can target GPS and other vital space-based systems in an effort to degrade the military space advantage of the U.S. and its allies, said Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks.

Hicks made the remarks today in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as Army Gen. James H. Dickinson relinquished command of U.S. Space Command to Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting.

U.S. Space Command is crucial in helping to develop, innovate, promote and practice supporting

the safety, stability, security and sustainability of the space domain, she said.

“I want to be clear: Conflict is not inevitable in space or anywhere else. And the United States of America is committed to preventing conflict through deterrence by making clear to our competitors that the costs of aggression would far outweigh any conceivable benefits,” Hicks said.

Hicks pointed out how the Defense Department has launched an ever-growing constellation of smaller, more resilient, lower-cost satellites than were ever previously deployed.

“America’s dynamic commercial space industry enables it and

also enables the United States to significantly outpace [China’s] growth in space launches and payloads over the last five years,” she said.

From 2019 to 2023, China doubled its number of annual space launches and more than tripled how many payloads it put into orbit. That’s real growth, she said.

But over that same time, American space launches per year more than quadrupled, while U.S. payloads launched increased by nearly 13 times, she said.

In 2023, China launched 240 payloads to orbit while the U.S. lofted over 2,500 payloads, she said.

“As DOD invests more in space,

the whole of America’s lead will only grow,” she said.

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady, who also spoke at the ceremony, said that the dedicated 18,000 members of Space Command exemplify U.S. commitment to space excellence and leadership as they pioneer new frontiers, strengthen international partnerships and safeguard the nation’s interest in the limitless expanse of space.

“Recent conflicts have starkly illustrated the indispensable role of space in our nation’s defense capabilities. And, in my view, space has emerged as our most essential warfighting domain — integral to

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our national security, our coalition interoperability and our global stability,” he said.

Hicks and Grady lauded Dickinson’s leadership and achievements at U.S. Space Command and noted that Whiting is more than qualified to build on his predecessor’s accomplishments.

Hicks and Grady also mentioned the support the generals received from their wives, who also supported other military families.

Dickinson mentioned the tremendous support his command received from allies, partners, industry and academia. Whiting said he’d continue building on those relationships.

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RIBBON CUTTING from Page 1 ed by the Installation Excellence Award to provide lockers of varying sizes to the patrons of the SSPO. “It’s exceptional to be able to be here this morning and recognize the hard work and effort it took to make this a possibility,” said Col. James Cunningham, 86th Mission Support Group commander. “I just want to say a heartfelt thank you for all the hours that went in behind this.”

Out of about 2,700 patrons, the SSPO hopes to give half of them the ability to use the intelligent lockers and hopefully downsize the typical pickup line.

“Anything we can do to use technology to help reduce customer wait is exactly the way that the Air Force needs to move,” said Cunningham.

For those interested in using the lockers, a sign up form will be provided at the SSPO customer service desk.

Members of the 86th Mission Support Group stand for a photo after a ribbon cutting ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 8. Over one year of hard work has led to the intelligent lockers being available to the patrons of the Southside Post Office.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathan Miscuk, 786th Force Support Squadron Southside Post Office postal clerk, demonstrates how to access a package inside the smart lockers to Col. James Cunningham, 86th Mission Support Group commander, at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 8. Airmen registered to use the intelligent lockers will receive an email with a barcode and pin when their package is ready for pickup, either of which can be used to open the locker.

Kimberly Cunningham, 86th Mission Support Group commander’s spouse, goes through the process of opening a smart locker during a demonstration of how they work at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 8. The convenience and security of the lockers help streamline the pickup process and improve the customer experience at the Southside Post Office.

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TAKE NOTE

THE HOUSING HYPE Photo courtesy of the Housing Office

Kaiserslautern Military Community’s Family Housing

Weather, road and climate situations The Ramstein and surrounding areas are subject to severe winter weather and temperatures.

You can prevent unnecessary damage(s)/vehicle accidents by keeping these procedures in mind: 1. Remove water hoses from outside water faucets whenever the outside temperature is expected to fall below 35 degrees Fahrenheit or 1.6 degrees Celsius.

2. Secure all items in your yard during high winds. If you have an outdoor storage shed, ensure that the storage shed doors are locked to avoid potential wind damage.

3. Whether living on or off-base, ensure that you close your home’s Rolladens (rolling shutters) when high winds occur or when a high wind warning has been issued.

4. If you have power or heating problems in your quarters/home, you can call the Housing Maintenance Contractor (Vectrus, commercial: 06371-4639510). If you live off-base, immediately contact your Landlord.

5. During periods of inclement weather, please call ahead to the location you are visiting as frequent changes may occur. For the local/current road conditions, visit the: Ramstein Air Base official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RamsteinOfficial/

Road conditions » Road condition green. Normal driving for all vehicles. Operations will continue as normal.

Base services are open. Personnel will report as normal. » Amber roads are moderately hazardous. Exercise caution. Operations will continue as normal. Base services are open. Coordinate any delays with supervisor. » Red roads are very hazardous. Exercise extreme caution if required to drive. Report for duty only when safe to do so. Coordinate delays with supervisor. » Black roads are extremely hazardous. Avoid driving, operations are canceled; base services closed. https://www.ramstein.af.mil/Weather-Info/ click on “Road Conditions pamphlet” link for detailed information.

Whether living on-base or off-base, always plan and be prepared for the unknown!

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

Official Photo Studio has moved The 86th AW/PA Official Photo Studio has moved to our new permanent location.

The new location is in the second-floor offices located in the back portion of the Hercules Theatre, Bldg 2101. To schedule an

appointment, go to www.ramstein.af.mil.

If you have any questions call DSN: 4806407/9199.

Finance Walk-In Hours/ Base in-processing Finance customer service walk-in hours will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri in building 2108. The finance lobby will be used for base in-processing from 1-5 p.m. with Housing, Tricare and Finance. In-processing can be done with any or all of these three agencies during that time and an appointment can be booked through https://www.signupgenius. com/go/8050d45abac2fa7f49-finance

Retiree Activities Office Attention all retirees, veterans, spouses and surviving spouses.

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

Your Retiree Affairs Office wants you!

It is our mission to serve our retiree community — but we rely on our volunteer staff to do so.

Volunteering can mean as little as one day a week for a four-hour block. The RAO is open Mon 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tues/Wed/Thurs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1

p.m. We are located in Building 2118, Room 138 next to the VAT Office. Please visit our website at https://www.ramstein.af.mil/Contact/ Retiree-Activities-Program/ for factsheets and recent RAO Newsletters on navigating being a retiree in Germany. Routine questions can be sent via email, but we ask that you make an appointment for specific subjects such as predeath planning/surviving spouse issues and or Retiring in Germany. For appointments either call during office hours at 06371-47-5486, and/ or send us an email to: 86aw.rao@us.af.mil. Any problems making contact, please email your Acting Director, retired Chief Master Sgt. Jim Barrante at: jim.barrante@gmail.com.

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

HISTORY CORNER

For any other housing questions/concerns, please email us at KMCHousing@us.af.mil or call: Assistance Section: DSN: 314-489-6672 - COMM: 0631-536-6672 Facilities Section on-base: DSN: 314-489-7108 - COMM: 0631-536-7108 Furnishings Management Section: DSN: 314-489-6001 - COMM: 0631-536-6001 Housing Referral Office off-base: DSN: 314-489-6643/6659 - COMM: 0631-536-6643/6659 You can also follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KMCHousingOffice/

Jan. 25, 1948, the 86th Composite Group was redesignated as the 86th Fighter Group with three squadrons and stationed at Neubiberg Air Base (near Munich). The 86th Fighter Group was the only fighter unit in USAFE at the time of its redesignation.

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OHA survey empowers KMC service members

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by Gina Hutchins-Inman 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

An Overseas Housing Allowance and Utility Expense Survey is open from Jan. 1 to March 31, by the Department of Defense and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Military Compensation Policy Directorate.

The survey collects data from uniformed service members stationed overseas and living in private housing about utilities and recurring maintenance expenses.

Approximately 44 percent of members in the Kaiserslautern Military Community took the survey in 2023 and the feedback caused an increase in utility allotments of 10 percent.

KMC members who receive OHA, live in privately leased housing, and have been stationed in Germany for over 6 months are eligible to take the survey. The results of the survey will have an impact on future utility and OHA rates.

The survey is optional and requires approximately 15 minutes to complete and should be done by a service member or a spouse with knowledge on their home expenses.

Spending time to accurately take the survey allows the DOD to set equitable OHA rates for service members.

To take the 2024 OHA and Utility survey, please visit https://www. travel.dod.mil/Allowances/ Overseas-Housing-Allowance/OHAData-Collection-Surveys/ Graphic by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech

by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

You may have been in the area for a while and have already been able to pick up some German.

On the other hand, you may be brand new to the region, not realizing that numerous German words have found their way into English and are used on a daily basis.

The famous German autobahn, for example, just means a lane for autos and you can easily find yourself in a daily stau at one of the entry points at a military installation every morning. Stau is an abbreviation for “stehende Autos,” meaning standing cars. Maybe you become angry when your car goes kaputt or runs out of diesel, named after Rudolf Diesel, the German inventor of these engines.

You might say gesundheit, which means health, when someone sneezes. You surely went to kindergarten before starting school or enjoyed a refreshment at a biergarten or a fest in the summer.

Achtung means “attention” and the rock group U2 used it to name its album “Achtung Baby.”

If something occurs very quickly, the word blitz might be used to describe it, for example as in blitzkrieg. Blitz means lightning and krieg means war in German. Panzer might be more common to talk about tanks in military terminology and an installation in Kaiserslautern east is named Panzer Kaserne.

Who hasn’t tasted typical German sauerkraut, meaning sour cabbage, or had a bite of a bratwurst? A smaller sausage called wiener, after its origin

in Vienna is also common, but beware, the exact same sausage is called frankfurter in Austria. There’s nothing softer and saltier than an original German bretzel and during the Middle Ages, a baker could easily find himself in a dungeon if his baked goods didn’t have the required size. Other delicatessen, derived from German and comprised of delikat (delicious) and essen (to eat) may include noodles (from nudel) or soup (from suppe).

In German a hamburger refers to a person from the city of Hamburg, but this GermanEnglish name has also found its way into daily German to describe a meat patty between a bun. Pumpernickel is a dark, compressed bread and lager refers to a beer that is stored (lagern) for a long time prior to consumption.

Have you ever tried a shot glass of a distilled beverage with a high alcohol content called schnaps or tasted a spritz mixed with wine? A strudel is a delicious pastry but can also mean a whirlpool effect in bodies of water.

Several dog breeds, such as the dachshund, the schnauzer or the rottweiler have German origins, and even the small furry pet called a hamster is a German word. Sports fans might be fond of abseiling, which literally means descending by means of a rope, while a carabiner is a metal hook, first used climbing rocks or mountains.

If you are far out in the countryside you might be in the hinterland, possibly with a rucksack on your back and enjoying your wanderlust, or love of traveling and experiencing new sights and people.

The word kitsch is used to describe items of low taste or quality. You might feel a bit of angst if you encounter your doppelgänger, a person that looks exactly like you. Some older readers might remember the movie “Poltergeist,” which is derived from poltern, meaning to make loud and scary noises and geist, which is a ghost.

On a more positive note, you might discover that you have a wunderkind, a child with a special talent or full of wonders. The waltz, German version Walzer, is a formal dance and you could meet men in lederhosen dancing next to edelweiss, white flowers common in the Alps, derived from “edel” meaning elegant and “weiss” for the color.

Count Zeppelin of Berlin was the inventor of the large airship and may have inspired a famous rock band to take off like a zeppelin. Your schadenfreude, if you take pleasure from another’s misfortune, may be great, especially if you don’t like the person. The weltschmerz word was coined by German author Jean Paul, indicating the impossible ability of the mind to comprehend our physical reality. The direct German translation is “world pain.”

And, maybe it’s just a zeitgeist, literally “time ghost,” when referring to a trend or overall spirit, that languages mix together over time and speakers use words from other sources to talk about daily things. One humorous anglicization in German is the fact that being able to carry around a mobile phone in your hand may be rather handy, and therefore Germans simply refer to the device as a “Handy.”

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Sailor-turned-astronaut compares submarine, space station life

by Katie Lange Department of Defense News For NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen, it was the smell that immediately struck him as familiar.

“It has a unique odor,” he said of the first time he entered the International Space Station. “It has a little tinge of everything.”

It wasn’t the actual scents in the air, per se; the familiarity was more reminiscent of the many submarines he served on during his Navy career.

“I think you’ll find that when submariners retire, their spouses and family members will toss away all of their clothes because it has a very lingering odor,” Bowen said of submarine deployments. “But you get used to it very quickly.”

Bowen, a 1986 graduate of the Naval Academy, was chosen in 2000 to be the first submarine officer ever selected as a NASA astronaut.

Between 2008 and 2011, he was part of three delivery missions to the ISS. It was on those missions that he learned the technology and environment of a space station were quite like that of a submarine.

“I could see the correlations,” Bowen said. “When I … first visited the space station on a shuttle flight, I knew the systems were the same.

On my first mission, we brought up a whole lot of habitation and environmental control systems … and some of the technologies are exactly the same that we had on submarines.”

One example? The shuttle’s oxygen generator, which produces breathable air for the crew.

“When I first visited the company that made it, they pulled me aside and said, ‘Hey, do you want to see your Virginia-class [submarine] oxygen generator?’ And I said, ‘Yeah!’ And there it was. It was the exact same technology,” Bowen said.

Living and experimenting on the ISS Last year, the seasoned astronaut took part in his biggest mission yet — commanding a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft as part of NASA’s sixth commercial crew rotation mission to the ISS. Bowen and three others — American Warren “Woody” Hoburg, United Arab Emirates astronaut Sultan Alneyadi and Russian cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev — launched March 2, 2023, and returned to Earth on Sept.

4 after 185 days of living aboard the space station.

Bowen said aside from the smell, the pace of the operation was also like that of a submarine deployment.

“You go to work every day… In this case, you’re doing a lot of science. You have your required exercise you do every single day, and every day … we have a different set of items on the schedule,” Bowen explained. “You do maintenance on top of that, and then every so often, there’s a peak of excitement where you’ve got an operation scheduled, like an EVA [extravehicular activity].

The week leading up to an EVA and then immediately following, you’re just really busy. You’re really focused on that event. It’s similar on submarines when we do some operations.

So, when I landed [back on Earth], I was like, ‘Wow, that really felt like a submarine deployment.’”

When it comes to the science, there were hundreds of experiments and demonstrations on which Bowen and his fellow crew members worked. The team conducted a student robotics challenge, NASA said, and they released a satellite created by students at the University of Saskatchewan that tested a new radiation and protection system.

While several experiments took no work on their part, the team had

to maintain, operate and participate in others. One, called Cardinal Heart 2.0, used an artificial beating heart to test whether certain drugs could reduce or prevent microgravity-induced changes to heart cell function and gene expression, which could damage an astronaut’s heart.

“It was really kind of cool,” Bowen said. “Sultan [Alneyadi] was looking through the microscope, and you could hear the voice of the primary investigator just getting really excited on the other end of the line because you can see a heart cell beating.”

He said there was also a biofabrication facility in which they were able to 3D print a replica of a knee’s meniscus.

“What’s way cool about that is because you’re in a microgravity environment, you can do things you can’t do on Earth. If you tried to do this on Earth, it would just collapse — the structure would collapse on itself,” Bowen said. “But in orbit, as we’re circling the Earth, that environment allows us to print each layer, and it stays that way. Then it becomes an actual piece of tissue, which is absolutely amazing.”

He said they also do a lot of combustion science and material science. Technically, he said the astronauts themselves were an experiment.

“We do a lot of biological sampling, and even in orbit, we do some processing for those samples.

Ultimately, that all comes back down and helps us understand how the human body reacts in this environment,” Bowen said. “Sometimes I think it’s hard for people to grasp that what we’re doing in orbit, the purpose from it is for here on Earth.

By eliminating the gravity component, we’re better understanding the processes of all these systems.”

Having completed 10 spacewalks

Space Transportation System 126 crewmen Eric Boe, Chris Ferguson, Robert Kimbrough and Stephen Bowen, left to right, pose in front of the Space Shuttle Endeavour following its landing, Nov. 30, 2008.

NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen participates in an extravehicular activity as construction and maintenance is performed on the International Space Station, May 17, 2010.

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over the past 15 years, Bowen is tied with four others for the record for most excursions by a U.S. astronaut.

He ranks third on the all-time list for cumulative hours of spacewalking at nearly 66 hours.

And while Bowen said the views from the ISS handily beat out those offered by a submarine, when it comes to culinary creations, submarines still take first place.

“We always had great food on submarines,” he said. “They worked very hard to ensure that our food on board the space station is really high quality, but you’re just kind of limited by the technology. We don’t cook in space. We basically reheat and rehydrate, so it’s hard, but they do a really good job.”

From the Navy to NASA Bowen said that as a kid, he dreamed of being an engineer, which led him to the Naval Academy and submarines. He said he applied for NASA on a whim, not thinking he would ever be selected.

“When I applied, we had about 8,000 applicants, and we had 17 selected,” he said.

When Bowen learned he made the cut, he said he actually considered turning it down.

“When they called me, I was a pre-commissioning unit executive officer for Virginia [class subma-

rines], and it was so exciting to be a part of a crew establishing the initial operating capabilities of a submarine,” he explained. “For a moment, I almost thought, ‘I’ll say no,’ because we were looking forward to moving back up to Connecticut. But I’m very, very happy I said yes.”

While many astronauts have military backgrounds, not all do.

Bowen said the team aspect of his military experience gave him a leg up during his space endeavors.

“When we select a [astronaut] class, that’s one of the things we look for in the non-military: have they participated in something where you have to be a part of a team?” he said. “That teamwork, that leadership and followership … is really important.”

Bowen said as space becomes more accessible, more opportunities will arise for those hoping to become an astronaut.

“There’s going to be other companies out there looking for people with skills for becoming an astronaut to fulfill their needs as we commercialize low-Earth orbit, and it’s really exciting to realize that we’re just right on that edge,” he said.

So, if your dream is to one day go to space, Bowen offered this recommendation: “If you’re interested, apply. The worst they can say is no.”

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39th Transportation Battalion Army Award for Maintenance Excellence

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Ronald Ragin, commanding general, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kofie Primus, Senior Enlisted Advisor, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, pose with the leadership of 39th Transportation Battalion and 624th Transportation Detachment, after presenting them with runner-up Army Award for Maintenance Excellence and Chief of Staff of the Army Deployment Excellence Award at Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Jan. 10.

Photos by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony King

Command Sgt. Major Kenyon Brown, Sr. Enlisted Advisor, 39th Transportation Battalion, speaks to his soldiers after being presented with the overall winner Army Award for Maintenance Excellence, runner-up Army Award for Maintenance Excellence and Chief of Staff of the Army Deployment Excellence Award, Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Jan. 10.

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kofie Primus, Senior Enlisted Advisor, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Speaks to soldiers of 39th Transportation Battalion, prior to them being presented with overall winner Army Award for Maintenance Excellence, runner-up Army Award for Maintenance Excellence and Chief of Staff of the Army Deployment Excellence Award at Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Jan. 10.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Ronald Ragin, commanding general, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kofie Primus, Senior Enlisted Advisor, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, pose with the leadership of 39th Transportation Battalion and 1st Inland Cargo Transfer Company, after presenting them with overall winner Army Award for Maintenance Excellence at Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Jan. 10.

U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Sean Donahoe, commander, 39th Transportation Battalion, congratulates his soldiers for all their hard work after being presented with overall winner Army Award for Maintenance Excellence, runnerup Army Award for Maintenance Excellence and Chief of Staff of the Army Deployment Excellence Award at Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Jan. 10.

U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Sean Donahoe, Commander, 39th Transportation Battalion, and Command Sgt. Major Kenyon Brown, Sr. Enlisted Advisor, 39th Transportation Battalion, take a photo with Soldiers after being presented with overall winner Army Award for Maintenance Excellence Award at Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Jan. 10.

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66th Transportation Company Change of Command

U.S. Army Capt. Elijah Eyoto, incoming commander, 66th Transportation company, stands in front of his company, during the Change of Command ceremony at Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Jan. 8.

Photos by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony King

U.S. Army Capt. Elijah Eyoto, incoming commander, 66th Transportation company, delivers his welcome speech, during the Change of Command ceremony at Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Jan. 8.

U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Sean Donahoe, commander, 39th Transportation Battalion, bids a welcome to U.S. Army Capt. Elijah Eyoto and a farewell to U.S. Army Capt. Brenda Rodriguez, during the Change of Command at Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Jan. 8.

U.S. Army Capt. Brenda Rodriguez, outgoing commander (left), U.S. Army Capt. Elijah Eyoto, incoming commander (right), 66th Transportation company, and U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Sean Donahoe, Commander (center), 39th Transportation Battalion, return after passing the company colors, during the Change of Command ceremony at Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Jan. 8.

(Left) U.S. Army Capt. Elijah Eyoto, incoming commander, 66th Transportation company, poses with his wife Alyena, two children Elijah and Eliana and his mother, after his assumption of Command at Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Jan. 8.

U.S. Army Capt. Brenda Rodriguez, outgoing commander, 66th Transportation company, delivers her farewell speech, during the change of Command ceremony at Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Jan. 8.

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The art of healing: Creating a safe space for pediatric cancer patients Story and photo by James Black Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Office of Command Communications A voyage of discovery Like most aspiring artists, Sara C. Cantrell envisioned creating paintings, drawings, and sculptures that provoked curiosity and conversations. Seeking to make a career of her artistic talent — and leaning towards a career as an academic, she earned a bachelor’s in fine art from The South Carolina School of Arts at Anderson University and a master’s in art therapy from George Washington University.

During her second year of graduate school, she fortuitously landed an internship with the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Pediatric Hematology Oncology Clinic. Cantrell loved the work, the patients, and the mission.

“I’ve always had a natural inclination for working with children, not directing them but encouraging them to be creative and explore their own identities,” shared Cantrell.

Now a staff pediatric art therapist with the PHOC, Cantrell starts her day in a morning huddle with doctors, social workers, and other clinical staff members.

“Each day is different in our clinic, and I aim to know what treatment and/or procedures patients are receiving so that I may determine how to orient my schedule,” said Cantrell, determined to create a tailored approach to provide artistic interventions for each patient.

An artistic collage in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Pediatric Hematology Oncology Clinic in Bethesda, Maryland, July 12, 2023. The artistic collage was designed by patients at Walter Reed’s Pediatric Hematology Oncology Clinic.

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brett Walker

Cultivating community When working indoors, Cantrell conducts art therapy at the art table, on an easel, or in patients’ rooms.

Her goal is to embrace the flow of the clinic while ensuring patients have a creative outlet leading to better health.

“Sometimes patients want to work as a group or side by side at the art table; other times I’m working with a sibling or family group,” explained Cantrell, who admires the sense of community that pediatric patients share.

Cantrell cultivates community by promoting interaction among patients, family, and staff — even

encouraging participation from nurses and doctors, testing their artistic acuity, and inviting critiques from this community of artists.

“Contrary to a common misconception that art therapy is solely about coloring and having fun, its primary goal in the Pediatric HematologyOncology clinic is to offer patients a space for self-expression and exploration, tailored to their needs,” emphasized Cantrell, protective of the meaningful role that art therapy plays in healing patients.

“In a challenging time when control might seem elusive, art therapy provides patients with a choice — a chance to say no to something

Sara C. Cantrell, a pediatric art therapist with the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Pediatric Hematology Oncology Clinic, stands in front of the art cabinet inside the unit.

when they might not have that option elsewhere, like declining medical procedures, hospital admission, or even taking medication,” explained Cantrell.

Along her journey, Cantrell credits her mentors with sharing their perspectives and experiences, enabling her to become an even more passionate advocate for her patients.

Rewarding moments for Cantrell stem from observing patients empower themselves through their choices, navigating their experiences, and reclaiming control, confided Cantrell.

“Whether it’s a two-year-old patient establishing a routine through art to prepare for a tough experience or an adolescent patient constructing an art museum with each wall representing phases of her treatment and her fears around it, the impact of art therapy is evident,” shared Cantrell.

Over time, that child patient became an adolescent seeking a new adventure to express her creativity and resolve. So, Cantrell and the patient created dragon puppets, each with powerful deformities: unique characters with superpowers beyond casual observation.

“The time spent on art means more to patients than most would ever guess, serving as a coping mechanism in an otherwise intimidating hospital environment,” explained Cantrell, painting a picture for those seeking to understand a child’s perspective.

Cantrell’s role in creating a welcoming space and providing an outlet through art therapy eases the fear commonly associated with entering a hospital, and it’s a deeply gratifying

and rewarding part of her position at Walter Reed.

“The countless experiences and connections I have been privileged to have with patients and their families are invaluable,” said Cantrell, emotionally connecting to the transformation her patients undergo, profoundly affecting her life.

Maintaining physical and emotional resilience Cantrell said she’s cultivated a strong support network personally and professionally, a de facto health care team helping her maintain a work-life balance that keeps her physically, mentally, and emotionally strong.

“I have amazing colleagues who provide a true sense of camaraderie, and I participate in regular supervision to navigate the emotional complexities inherent in this line of work,” shared Cantrell.

“Establishing healthy boundaries is key; allowing for a disconnection from work helps me to ground myself and balance my life.”

Cantrell takes ownership of her emotional health by connecting with her therapist and intentionally pursuing joyful habits: taking nature walks or doing yoga.

Spreading joy by expanding the reach of art therapy Cantrell’s Christmas wish was to expand art therapy activities to all pediatric clinics at Walter Reed, creating an amazing pathway for more military families and their children to benefit from the therapeutic rewards of art therapy while cultivating community here at Walter Reed and beyond.

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The GREATest BRITAIN road trip, Part 1: Bruges, Dover, Stonehenge

Dover Castle, Photo by Pandora Pictures/Shutterstock.com

Story and photos by Leonie Milde contributing writer for MilitaryInGermany.com

whole months, each destination can be explored separately in a week or less.)

In the Summer of 2018, I felt I had seen and written enough (for now) about Germany and the United States and decided it was time for something new. So I packed up a little Mini Countryman and embarked on what I would call the GREATest BRITAIN road trip. A terrible pun for a life-changing experience. Over the course of 3 months and almost 11,000 kilometres, I ate way more beans on toast than any nutritionist would advise you to, climbed way less mountains than I had anticipated, understood way less than someone fluent in English would expect from an English-speaking nation and fell umbrella over rain boots in love with the people, the culture and, most importantly, the landscape of this magnificent island(s).

PART 1: Bruges, Dover, Stonehenge.

Thanks to my love, Ryanair, I have been to the UK about 30 times in the last four years with no intention of stopping anytime soon. There’s just something about the charming stone cottages, dreamy meadows, blissful flock of sheep and that accent that excite me every time I come back.I didn’t realize the UK had such a bad reputation until I began telling people about my plans and faced responses such as ‘but it’s cold and grey’, ‘but what is there to see’, ‘all they eat is Fish and Chips’ and ‘why England?’. Oddly enough, these comments did the opposite of discouraging me and I was even more determined to prove people wrong. And oh my did I prove them wrong.

People were also shocked when I told them I would be driving up there in my own car, which had me worrying whether I was making a mistake, too, but it turned out to be quite reassuring to at least be sitting on the familiar side of the car even if it meant inventing some new gymnastics tricks to get into parking garages, not even attempting going through drive throughs and having to be extra careful

But isn’t the UK just loud pubs, rain, and vinegary food? Nope! In 7 parts, I will recap my adventure and introduce you to destinations that might not have been on your radar yet but absolutely should be.

(The following travel tips do not require dropping everything for 3

when it came to changing lanes on the highway. Sorry, motorway.

Driving on the left turned out to be doable as well given that the streets are designed to accommodate left-handed traffic only and chances are there will be other cars leading the way. The ferry port in Calais is merely 5.5 hours from the KMC and Wiesbaden and 7 hours from Stuttgart.

Bruges My first stop was Bruges, Belgium. I like chocolate, beer and pretty houses so this was a perfect first stop. Bonus: it’s only an hour from the ferry terminal in Calais and almost no detour at all so it was ideal for a scenic layover and made sure I wasn’t already tired getting on the ferry since I was plenty nervous about driving on the other side of the road.

Bruges is well known for its beautiful architecture, beer and overall romantic and calm atmosphere. It had been on my bucket list for years and I’m happy to say that it did not disappoint. I walked along the canals, went into one Chocolaterie after the other and admired the colorful architecture while stuffing my face with fries, frites, and waffles, gauffres. It also happened to be the day of the world cup finale, which meant the streets were quite empty as everyone was packed into sports bars

and cafés to watch the game. The cobble stoned alleys and smooth water along with the sound of horseshoes and carriages made me forget all about the anxieties of the months of preparation and sent me on that ferry perfectly calm and at peace with the knowledge that it would be a while until I got back to my old, familiar routine back home.

Getting there: Bruges is a circa 4-hour drive from Wiesbaden and the KMC and 5.5 hours from Stuttgart.

Dover Seeing Dover is pretty much inevitable as the majestical cliffs greet every visitor arriving via ferry and it is simply impossible to resists seeing them up close. There is a parking lot next to the visitor center, which is an excellent place to eat and perhaps grab your first souvenir. The walk along the cliffs appears to be endless and since I’ve never followed it all the way, I can’t say for a fact that it isn’t. About an hour in, you will get to the famous lighthouse, which is open for visitors, but even if you only have half an hour to spare, it’s worth going up there and looking out over the ocean. Legend has it that on a clear day, you can look all the way to France but it is England after all, so maybe don’t hold your breath for that one. Either way,

the view is magnificent and I can’t think of a more stunning natural wonder to be welcomed by.

Dover Castle Dover Castle was the first of many, many castles I would visit on the trip and set the bar pretty high for those to follow. It is incredibly well-kept and an absolute attraction for visitors of all ages. The inner tower, a medieval palace, consists of furnished rooms, real fires and costumized guards to tell you more about the history and life on the estate.

The outer wall, which became an official military headquarter in WWII, offers fantastic views over the ocean, the city and fields as well as a gripping history. You will also find the oldest surviving lighthouse of the country, one of the oldest in the world, and many medieval tunnels on the site. There is also a multi-media exhibition, an underground military hospital and much more so one can easily spend half a day or more exploring the whole site.

Opening hours: Before April 1, the castle is only open on Saturdays and Sundays, after that it is open every day.

Admission costs: £20 per adult unless you look like a 15-year-old, which I do, apparently, in which case it’s only £12.

Bruges Market Square, Photo by Sergii Figurnyi/Shutterstock.com

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White cliffs near Dover, Photo by Pandora Pictures/Shutterstock.com

Stonehenge

Stonehenge Being in my 6th semester of studying English literature and history, I couldn’t be so close to Stonehenge and not take the detour. By this time, I was joined by a friend and we excitedly parked at the visitor center only to find out that admission costs €20, which we decided we were not willing to pay for a bunch of stones. Luckily, we found out that the walk to the stones (about 20

minutes over green fields with baby cows, so no complaining on our side) is free and while one does not get to be up close as there is a separate fence for those without a ticket, we did get a pretty good view. Years ago, visitors were allowed to touch and even climb the stones but those times are long gone and the preservation of the site is a priority.

There are also sample houses at the visitor center where you can see how the people that threw

Rozenhoedkaai in Bruges, Photo by ecstk22/Shutterstock.com

these infamous parties around the stones lived. To this day, every year on March 31, hundreds of people gather in the very spot where they once feasted and dance all night long.

The Site Early signs of activities in the area are estimated at more than 5000 years ago. The stones, that travelled 240km to Wiltshire from South Wales for no known reason, are believed to have been set

up in the late Neolithic period about 2500BC; in the early Bronze Age many burial mounds were built nearby. It consists of more than 700 known archaeological features including over over 180 scheduled monuments – henges, timber structures, enclosures and many burial mounds.

There are countless legends surrounding the site as no one knows for certain why, or even exactly how, the stones were set up.

One of the more amusing myths is that the rocks were once giants dancing in a circle who suddenly turned into stones, hence the circular formation. Archaeologists found animal skeletons in such large amounts that they are certain the site was accompanied by large feasts. So even if you’re not into history per se, the myths that this site provoked are worth the visit!

Even nowadays, each year for the summer solstice, thousands of visitors gather around the stones to watch the sun set right between

two stones as their ancestors are believed to have done thousands of years ago.

For more fun facts, visit https:// www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/ inspire-me/blog/blog-posts/30things-you-might-not-knowabout-stonehenge/

If you want to see the exhibition and learn more about the history of the site, which is ultimately a big mystery, though quite fascinating, you either need to get a ticket after all or pick up a book in the gift shop.

Getting There: if you’re not driving, the closest airport is Bristol. There are Ryanair flights from Cologne from €10 each way.

If you are driving, it’s just under 3 hours from Dover and takes you through the “Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”, so it’s quite a nice trip!

Look out for part 2 in next week’s edition.

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UNTERWEGS Photo by serg_dibrova/Shutterstock.com

KAISERSLAUTERN ON ICE

QUIZ TIME, ANYONE, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME — TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE!

JAN. 27 – MAR. 17, MESSEPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN

Germany is a very diverse country and offers a lot to explore and discover. Whether you have been in country for a while or new to the area, test yourself with our quiz and see what you already know about your “home away from home.”

FEB. 13, RAMSTEIN, CALL FOR KMC PARTIPICATION

The largest Fasching parade in the region will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 13 this year. Traditionally, various groups from the KMC participate in the colorful fun along with local German and even French groups. Interested parties are encouraged to contact email umzug@ kvbruchkatze.de or call Markus Kuproth (English speaking) at 016094852307 for details and registration.

CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION IN VILLAGES

Please set the Christmas trees without decoration on the curb before 6 a.m. on collection day (not on private area). Trees can also be brought to the organic collection points. Please note that only trees without decoration are accepted! » Jan. 22: Mackenbach, Kollweiler, Reichenbach-Steegen, Fockenberg-Limbach, Albersbach, Obermohr, Kirchmohr, Schrollbach, Reuschbach, Weltersbach » Jan. 23: Ramstein-Miesenbach, Kottweiler-Schwanden, Steinwenden » Jan. 24: Hauptstuhl, Spesbach, Hütschenhausen, Katzenbach, Niedermohr » Jan. 25: Landstuhl » Jan. 26: Kindsbach EXHIBITION FLIEGERSTRASSE, BLUTACKER AND AMIWISSJE JAN. 10 – 28, 11 A.M. – 5 P.M., STADTMUSEUM/THEODOR-ZINKMUSEUM, KAISERSLAUTERN

Get a glimpse of the early years of U.S. presence in Kaiserslautern starting from the early 1950’s. The housing area Fliegerstrasse and surroundings had typical kaserne buildings, but also living quarters for higher ranking officers right next to German neighbors. The exhibition is a cooperation between Stadtmuseum Kaiserslautern and Docu Center Ramstein and shows an array of old photographs along with interesting facts and figures.

KAISERSLAUTERN COMPACT ON YOUR SMARTPHONE KAISERSLAUTERN APP AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH

Whether it’s commerce, gastronomy, events, or tourism, the offerings of the Barbarossa city are abundant! To keep track of everything, smartphone users can utilize the convenient Kaiserslautern app. For some time now, this app has also been available in English, automatically adjusting to the smartphone’s default language settings.

CARNIVAL BRAZIL JAN. 19, 8 P.M., FRUCHTHALLE, KAISERSLAUTERN

The year 2024 holds special significance for both the vast country of Brazil and the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Both regions are celebrating “200 years of German immigration to Brazil,” particularly from the Palatinate and Hunsrück to southern Brazil. The kickoff event is a “genuine” Brazilian carnival featuring Brazilian samba dancers, capoeira performers, musicians, and singer Vando Oliveira from Rio de Janeiro. Christoph Dammann, head of the Department of Culture and the event’s initiator, explains, “There will also be a Palatine carnival component. The distinguished comedian Wolfgang Marschall from the Untiere will deliver a ‘Büttenrede’ (carnival speech) addressing the highly relevant topics of immigration and the encounter of different cultures.” A costume contest is also planned, and the Fruchthalle’s catering will offer drinks and snacks. Tickets are 15 Euros and available at the Tourist Information, online at eventim.de, and at all other presale locations.

Your score: _________________/6 Level two: Getting settled in (2 points each) » 7. Which river flows the longest distance through Germany? a. Donau (Danube) b. Elbe c. Rhein » 8. What is the highest mountain in Germany? a. Matterhorn b. Mont Blanc c. Zugspitze » 9. Which is the smallest state in Germany? a. Berlin b. Bremen c. Hamburg » 10. Which state has the highest population? a. Bayern (Bavaria) b. Rheinland-Pfalz c. Nordrhein-Westfalen » 11. What is Germany’s current population? a. 82,000,000 b. 84,000,000 c. 86,000,000 » 12. Which city is located furthest from Kaiserslautern? a. Frankfurt/Main b. Frankfurt/Oder c. Frankfurt/Rhein Your score: __________________/12 Level three: Getting to feel at home (3 points each) » 13. Which is the largest group of foreigners in Germany? a. Syrians b. Turks c. Ukrainians » 14. How many Americans (military and civilians) reside in Germany? a. about 100,000 b. about 150,000 c. about 55,000

» 15. Which is the northern most city in Germany? a. Flensburg b. Glücksburg c. Hamburg » 16. Trier is considered to be the oldest city in Germany. When was it founded and by whom? a. Celts 3,000 yrs ago

b. Romans 2,000 yrs ago

c. Germans 4,000 yrs ago

» 17. Which is the largest enclosed body of water in Germany? a. Bodensee b. Starnberger See c. Ostsee » 18. How long is the longest long distance hiking trail in Germany? a. 2,282 km b. 3,382 km c. 1,282 km Your score:_____________/18 Level four: Almost a German! (4 points each) » 19. How many times could you put Germany into the state of Alaska? a. 4.82 b. 3.95 c. 5.36 » 20. Where can you find the largest community of Japanese in Germany? a. Berlin b. Hamburg c. Düsseldorf » 21. Which state does not have an international border? a. Rheinland-Pfalz b. Bayern (Bavaria) c. Hessen » 22. The outside border of Germany is 3,714 km long. Biking at an average stretch of 50 km per day, how long would it take you to bike around Germany? b. 123 days b. never c. 74 days Your score: ___________________/16 Your total score: ___________________/52 » 45-52 Points: Fantastic! You’re just about a real German by now! » 30-44 Points: Great job! You’re already familiar with a lot of facts and are well settled in, but there is much more to discover and learn.

» Under 30: Welcome to Germany! Germany is an exciting country. If you’re interested in finding out more about the country you live in, check out our series “State of the Art” in 2023 and discover Germany on a “road trip’.

ANSWER KEY

73RD WESTRICHER FASTNACHTSUMZUG

Level one: Welcome! (1 point each) » 1. Germans call their own country: a. Deutshland b. Deutschland c. Dutchland » 2. When was Germany (West and East) reunited? a. 1989 b. 1949 c. 1990 » 3. What is the capital of Germany? a. Bonn b. Berlin c. Frankfurt » 4. How many states are there in Germany? a. 16 b. 11 c. 5 » 5. Which greeting is incorrect? a. Guten Morgen b. Guten Nachmittag c. Guten Abend » 6. How can you say “good bye”? a. Tschüss! b. Auf Wiedersehen! c. Servus!

1. b. Deutschland, a and c are misspelled 2. c. 1990, 1989 the Berlin Wall fell, 1949 formation of West and East Germany 3. b. Berlin since 1990, Bonn was provisional until reunification, Frankfurt from 1815-1866 4. a. 16 states, 5 were in East Germany, 11 in West Germany and combined in 1990 5. b. Guten Nachmittag does not exist 6. a., b., c. – all three are correct!

7. c. Rhein, its total length is 1,233 km, but only 865 km flow through Germany 8. c. Zugspitze at 2,962 m, Matterhorn 4,478 m is in Switzerland, Mont Blanc 4,809 m is in France 9. b. City State Bremen, City State Berlin is the largest city state, followed by Hamburg 10. c. Nordrhein-Westfalen with 17.9 million, followed by Bayern with 13.1 million 11. b. 84,000,000 according to a statistic in June 2022, including immigrants/refugees 12. b. Frankfurt/Oder is located in the very East, Frankfurt/Rhein does not exist 13. c. Ukrainians with 1.2 million, most of them came in 2022, followed by 800,000 Syrians 14. a. 100,000 Americans, military and civilians, e.g. working for German companies 15. b. Glücksburg, the small town with 6,500 inhabitants is about 2 km further north of Flensburg 16. a. Trier was first settled by the Celtic tribe “Treveri” about 3,000 years ago, Romans overtook the settlement about 10 B.C. 17. a. Bodensee (Lake Constance), Starnberger See is one of the smaller lakes, Ostsee (Baltic Sea) is not a lake 18. b. 3,382 called Nord-Süd Trail 19. a. 4.82 times. Alaska is 1,723,000 km2, Germany is 357,022 km2 20. c. Düsseldorf, in the 1990s a number of Japanese companies (IT, printers, computers) settled there and brought about a Japanese population of 20,000.

21. c. Hessen is located in the middle of the country and does not have any foreign borders.

22. b. It is impossible to bike around Germany along the complete border. The border between Germany and Switzerland is in the middle of Lake Constance (you would have to swim with your bike) and a part of the border to Austria is in the Alps (you would have to mountain climb 2,900 m and higher).

Attention ice-skating fans! A mobile ice-skating rink will be opened in Kaiserslautern officially starting Jan. 27. There will be curling events every Monday evening, interactive shows for children on Sundays and a Kinderfasching event on Feb. 13. Hot drinks, crepes and other snacks will be served in the adjacent “winter barn”, with free parking at Messeplatz. Get out your skates, turn a few pirouettes and join in the icy fun!

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MILITARY COMMUNITY CHAPEL SCHEDULE RAMSTEIN CHAPEL PROGRAMS 86 AW/HC, Unit 3210, APO AE 09094-3210 North Chapel (Bldg 1201) (DSN) 480-6148, (Civ) 06371-47-6148 South Chapel (Bldg 2403) (DSN) 480-5753, (Civ) 06371-47-5753 Vogelweh Chapel (Bldg 2063) Please call Ramstein North Chapel Kapaun Chapel/Annex (Bldg 2781/2782) Please call Ramstein North Chapel For more information about our services, please visit us on Facebook: Facebook.com/ RamsteinChapelOfficial Or at the Ramstein Air Base website: https://www.ramstein.af.mil/About/Fact-Sheets/ Display/Article/2597677/kmc-chapels/

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Firefighters assigned to the 39th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct a simulated unconscious pilot rescue operation during a crash, damaged, or disabled aircraft recovery exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 8.

Story and photos by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs The 39th Maintenance Squadron facilitated the first crash, damaged, or disabled aircraft recovery training exercise with a Turkish air force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 8.

The objective of the CDDAR exercise was to test participants’ response to a simulated in-flight emergency which required emergency power unit activation, an incapacitated pilot, and aircraft lift.

“The focus for us was to practice our job in a more realistic situation and improve our working relationships with our partners to see how we are able to help each other,”

said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tyler Kurtz, 39th MXS CDDAR team chief.

“We are a team here. This hasn’t happened in quite some time where we’ve done an exercise together. So, we conducted a smaller exercise to serve as a precursor for the future.”

Turkish air force members assigned to the 10th Tanker Base Command, Airmen assigned to the 39th MXS, firefighters and explosive ordnance disposal Airmen from the 39th Civil Engineer Squadron, and emergency medical services personnel from the 39th Medical Group worked together to respond to the simulated aircraft crash site.

Once first responders inspected the scene and determined it was safe, medical personnel assessed the condition of the Turkish pilot

and safely transferred him to an ambulance. The CDDAR team then simulated the use of lift bags to prop the aircraft off the ground, to inspect the aircraft’s undercarriage.

“Not only was this the first ever combined exercise with the 39 ABW and a Turkish F-16 Fighting Falcon, this was also the first time in more than two years that 39th Air Base Wing personnel have conducted a CDDAR training exercise with Turkish air force partners,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brandi-Ann Hamada, 39th MXS commander.

U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to Incirlik AB routinely work alongside NATO allies for a variety of training scenarios and exercises.

Divine Liturgy: Kapaun Chapel, 08:45 a.m., Sun Children’s Church School: Kapaun Annex, 10:45 a.m., Sun Adult Scripture Study: Kapaun Annex, 10.45 a.m., Sun Great Vespers: Kapaun Chapel, 5 p.m., 4th Sat Confessions: Available afterwards

Wiccan Facebook.com/VogelwehOpenCircleSWC Service: Kapaun Annex, 7 p.m., Sat

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

Catholic Holy Family Catholic Community Facebook.com/RamsteinCatholicCommunity Daily Mass: North Chapel, 11:30 a.m., Tue-Fri Confessions: North Chapel, by appointment only Sunday Masses: North Chapel, 9 a.m. & 1 p.m., Sun

Knights of Columbus (K of C) Meeting: North Chapel, 6 p.m., 2nd Tue

Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC) (except July & Aug) Bible Study: North Chapel, 9 a.m., Tue

Seventh-day Adventist Worship service: North Chapel, 11 a.m., Sat Bible Study: North Chapel, 10 a.m., Sat

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

PWOC Bible Study: Vogelweh Chapel, 6 p.m., Mon Bible Study: South Chapel, 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 6 p.m., Tue Bible Study: Vogelweh Chapel, 9:30 a.m., Thu

Protestant Youth of the Chapel (Middle & High School) Grds 6-8: North Chapel, 3:30-5 p.m., Tue Grds 9-12: North Chapel, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tue Grds 6-12: Vogelweh Chapel, TBA

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

Awana (Sep-May) North Chapel, 2-3:30 p.m., Sun

USAG RHEINLAND-PFALZ Daenner Chapel (Bldg 3150) (DSN) 541-2105, (Civ) 0611-143-541-2105 Rock Chapel (Bldg 8308) Rheinland Chapel (Bldg 8249) (DSN) 531-3170, (Civ) 0611-143-531-3170 Pulaski Chapel (Bldg 2869) LRMC/Hilltop Chapel (Bldg 3773) (DSN) 590-5713, (Civ) 06371-9464-5713

Catholic Services Kaiserslautern Military Community Daenner Chapel 11:30 a.m., Sun LRMC Chapel 12 p.m., Tue, Wed, Fri Confessions: On request Facebook: The Landstuhl and Daenner Catholic Community

Catholic Religious Education (RE)

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(except June, July & Aug) Kindergarten-7th Ramstein Intermediate School: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Sun Confirmation Class North Chapel: 6-7:30 p.m., Wed Life Teen: North Chapel, 6:15 p.m., Sun

Rheinland Chapel 9 a.m., Sun Rheinland Chapel 12 p.m., Tue-Thu Confession: On request Facebook: The Rheinland Chapel Baumholder St. Michael’s Catholic Parish

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Protestant Services Kaiserslautern Military Community

(except July & Aug) Meeting: South Chapel, 6 p.m., Thu

Chapel Next, Daenner Chapel 9:30 a.m., Sun Facebook: Chapel Next at Daenner Kaserne Traditional Protestant Service, LRMC Chapel 10:30 a.m., Sun

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Early Morning Seminary/Scripture Study for High School aged students Ramstein School: North Chapel, 6:30 a.m., Mon-Wed, Fri Vogelweh School: Vogelweh Chapel, 6:30 a.m., Mon-Wed, Fri

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

Islam Jumu’ah Khutbah: South Chapel, 1 p.m., Fri Potluck: South Chapel, 7 p.m., 1st & 3rd, Fri

Jewish Facebook.com/KMCMILJEWISHCOMMUNITY Shabbat: South Chapel, 6 p.m., Fri Sabbath Kiddush & Lunch: 1 p.m.; RSVP and request location by COB Wed* Saturday Torah Study: 7 p.m.

— request location & Zoom link Sunday Hebrew School & B’nei Mitzvah Study — request location and Zoom link

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

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First responders from the 39th Medical Group and 39th Civil Engineer Squadron transport a simulated injured pilot during a crash, damaged, or disabled aircraft recovery exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan. 8. This exercise marked the first time 39th Air Base Wing personnel conducted a combined CDDAR training exercise involving a Turkish air force F-16 Fighting Falcon.

Gospel: Vogelweh Chapel, 11 a.m., Sun Facebook.com/VogelwehGospelService/ Children’s Church registration begins at 10:45 a.m.

Children’s Church: Vogelweh Chapel, Pre-K to 12th, Sun Traditional: South Chapel, 9:30 a.m., Sun Facebook.com/ramsteinprotestanttraditionalservice

Contemporary North Chapel, 11 a.m., Sun Facebook.com/ramsteincontemporaryservice (Deaf & Hard of Hearing Ministry ASL interpreter available) Children’s Church: North Chapel Annex, Ages 5 and up (Children are dismissed during service to attend)

Baumholder Contemporary Service, Rock Chapel 10 a.m., Sun Facebook: Baumholder Rock Chapel

Protestant Women of the Chapel Kaiserslautern PWOC, Pulaski Chapel 10 a.m., Wed pwocatkaiserslautern@gmail.com Facebook: PWOC at Kaiserslautern Baumholder PWOC, Rock Chapel 9:30-11 a.m., Tue & 6:30-8 p.m., Wed pwoc.baumholder.ontherock@gmail.com Facebook: PWOC Baumholder

Islamic Services Daenner Chapel 1:15 p.m., Fri LRMC Chapel 1:15 p.m., Fri Rock Chapel 12 p.m., Fri

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

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

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Air Force year in photos

January 19, 2024 A C-5M Super Galaxy taxis down the flightline after landing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Nov. 8, 2023. The C-5M, a strategic transport aircraft, is the largest aircraft in the U.S. Air Force inventory. It is an upgraded version of the C-5 Galaxy, with new engines, modernized avionics and a strengthened airframe and can carry up to 281,001 pounds of cargo for over 8,000 miles without refueling.

Photo by Senior Airman Jack Rodgers

Tech. Sgt. Tristan Geray, 40th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, wraps up a fuel hose during Operation Night King in the California desert March 26, 2023. The 40th AS tested multi-capable Airman concepts during the exercise by empowering air crew to assist in rapid refueling procedures while simultaneously moving people, equipment or supplies on and off the aircraft. Photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter Fireworks explode behind a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the Celebrate America event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 3, 2023. Celebrate America is an annual event providing military members and their families the opportunity to enjoy games, food and live bands before culminating in a fireworks display over the Yokota AB airfield to celebrate Independence Day. Photo by Yasuo Osakabe

A T-38 Talon assigned to 50th Fighter Training Squadron, Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., sits on the flightline at MacDill AFB, Fla., July 7, 2023. Students with the 50th FTS train on advanced aircraft handling, tactical navigation, fluid maneuvering and an increased emphasis in two and four-ship formations.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Foster

Staff Sgt. Cameron Cullen, a student with the 68th Rescue Squadron Formal Training Unit, jumps from a plane during the Combat Leader Course over Marana, Ariz., Aug. 14, 2023. The CLC trains the next generation of Air Force pararescuemen.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop

January 19, 2024

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Urban search and rescue members from Fairfax County, Va., get comfortable on a C-17 Globemaster III at Dover Air Force Base, Del. prior to flying to Türkiye, Feb. 7, 2023. The U.S. Agency for International Development mobilized emergency humanitarian assistance to respond to the devastating impacts in Türkiye following the worst earthquake to hit the region in almost a century. Photo by Senior Airman Faith Barron

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass participates in a ride-along with Amanda Sorensen, an Air Force Recruiting Service-sponsored driver, at a Formula Drift event at the Irwindale Speedway in Irwindale, CA, Oct. 14, 2023. Bass joined Sorensen for a lap around the track, where Sorensen showcased her professional driving abilities by expertly balancing speed and control while drifting around the track.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Colin Hollowell

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Airman 1st Class Kyle Datu and Staff Sgt. Matt Trevizo, 99th Civil Engineering Squadron fire protection specialists, extinguish a fire during an aircraft live fire training exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 12, 2023. Propane ignitors are built in multiple positions throughout and around the training fuselage, providing firefighters with a realistic training environment.

Photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus

U.S. Air Force Master Sgts. Patrick McCartney and Clint Elkins, 189th Airlift Wing loadmasters, Arkansas National Guard, sit on the ramp of a C-130 Hercules aircraft during a low-level training mission over Germany during exercise Air Defender 2023, June 20, 2023. Exercise AD23 integrates both U.S. and allied airpower to defend shared values, while leveraging and strengthening vital partnerships to deter aggression around the world.

Photo by Master Sgt. Caila Arahood

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January 19, 2024

Americans help during 1980 Earthquake in Terceira Island, Azores

by Cristina Oliveira 65th Air Base Group Public Affairs On the afternoon of January 1, 1980, the islands of Terceira, Sao Jorge, and Graciosa in the Azores archipelago were rocked by an earthquake measuring about 7.0 on the Richter scale. Eleven seconds of violent tremors were enough to bring down most older buildings, some built in the 17th century, including historic monuments such as palaces, churches, and monasteries.

At the time, most Azorean homes were made of stacked stones cut or collected from the earth with only mortar to hold them in place. Although the walls, when covered in plaster, could withstand the strong winds and storms common in the archipelago, they could not overcome the shaking from the quake.

Damage on Terceira was particularly heavy. The tumult injured hundreds physically and many more emotionally. Across the island, the Municipality of Angra do Heroismo lost 3,957 homes, while the Municipally of Praia da Vitoria lost another 765 homes.

In one particular village, Doze Ribeiras, in a matter of moments 334 homes were destroyed. These numbers represented 99 percent of the village.

Across the island, 18,741 people found themselves homeless and without any prospect for the future. Among these numbers were six American families living offbase, who lost their homes too.

Lajes Field Air Base, at this

Teams of the U.S Air Force, Army, Navy, civilians, and dependent personnel were organized and dispatch into the communities of Terceira Island to clear roads, dig through rubble and help families move their belongings to protected shelters.

Photos courtesy of 65th Air Base Group

time home of the 1605th Air Base Wing, survived almost physically untouched and fully operational.

Due to their fortunate lack of damage, Americans immediately looked to assist their local companions.

The first volunteer efforts consisted of providing medical support, such as blood, medicine and

electrical power for the Angra do Heroismo Hospital, which served as the main reception area for injured people. Three American medical teams also quickly went into action across the devastated island, providing medical care and comfort to those in need. Later, teams of the U.S Air Force, Army, Navy, civilians, and dependent

Temporary housing in barracks, food and 1,480 mattresses and 3,000 blankets from Base stores were supplied to over 600 homeless persons. Medical and civil engineering services, and other relief supplies were also made available.

personnel were organized and dispatched into the communities to clear roads, dig through rubble and help families move their belongings to protected shelters.

Heavy equipment such as frontend loaders and bulldozers were also granted to the region to supplement the Portuguese machines and to facilitate the emergency operation.

Tents, mattresses, and other essential supplies began to flow out of the Base as people began to seek for shelter and food. The Air Base sheltered 643 Portuguese displaced by the disaster and the people of Lajes Field assisted in constructing temporary shelters for another 1,500 people.

Two days after the quake, two American C-141 airplanes landed at the island carrying 700 tents, nearly a thousand blankets, food, and medicine. In total, the United States government supplied hundreds of tents, 1,480 mattresses and over 3,000 blankets at a cost of $325,000 dollars, more than one million dollars today.

The response of the individual Americans living at Lajes also had a huge impact. Personal donations accounted for 188 bags of clothing, 96 cases of food, 15 cases of shoes and over $10,500 or $38,000 today. Wives, off-duty military, and high school students also volun-

teered themselves and their time to prepare and serve meals at the dining hall and by the third day after the quake the Base dining facility was serving around 1,800 meals a day to Portuguese civilians.

Besides the physical destruction that the earthquake left behind, electric power, telephone communications and water supplies were disrupted for up to three days. To fill the gap, the Base functioned as a communication center and the 1605th Air Base Wing Crisis Action Team became the focus for disaster relief operations by all U.S. Forces and a coordination point with Portuguese military and civil authorities, a crucial element of help in managing the tragedy.

Adversity can establish everlasting bonds between people and cooperating during a tragic accident like the 1980 New Year’s Day Earthquake on Terceira Island served to strength ties between Americans and Portuguese.

Although the connection started much earlier than the first days of 1980, through this tragedy we saw the two nations’ fraternity come into focus. Forty-two years from that fateful day to the present and the relationship of partnership and friendship that was built between the two countries remains strong and solid.

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HVAC: Bringing the Heat

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gage Rogman, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Heat Shop technician, waits to see if heating equipment is functioning properly at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 15, 2023. Members of the 786th CES Heat Shop are always on call in case heating equipment fails and they are called on to ensure Airmen and families on Ramstein AB have safe living and working conditions.

Story and photos by Senior Airman Thomas Karol 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs During this time of year, Airmen and their families stationed at Ramstein Air Base are no strangers to the cold. It may be a little known fact that only 16 people are responsible for ensuring heat is distributed to thousands of pieces of equipment for the base populous. The team who handles the heat is the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Heat Shop.

The 86th CE Heat Shop is responsible for all heating equipment on Ramstein AB and ensuring the mission doesn’t stop from many of the organizations essential for the base to function.

“We are responsible for 3,000 pieces of equipment valued at $145,000,000 across the base,” said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Pakusch, 786th CES Heat Shop flight chief. “We have to ensure the base has enough heat to function. It is a need for not just comfortable living, but sometimes survival.”

The 786th CES Heat Shop provides warmth across Ramstein AB and its many organizations. Some need it more than others as their mission is critical and relies heavily on consistent regulated temperatures for their equipment to function.

“Our communication and intelligence organizations have a lot of technology that needs to be a specific temperature to function correctly.” Pakusch said. “If their equipment was to shut down, the mission on base would be severely impacted.”

In addition to protecting mis-

sion critical equipment, the 786th CES Heat Shop also supports the base populace.

Pakusch said that places such as the Child Development Centers are critical to mission success. If the heat turns off at the CDCs then their parents and guardians have to pick their children, which could degrade mission effectiveness due to pulling members away from their assigned units.

While supporting wing readiness, the 786th CES Heat Shop also provides the opportunity to gain experience and education for jobs in the private sector. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning is a job that is always in high demand in the civilian sector.

“This job translates very well on the outside,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Nutt, 786th CES HVAC technician. “I am always learning something and there is always something new to do. The military is not forever so it is good to know I have experience in this so I can have a job when I get out.”

Many people love their jobs.

Airmen are no different. From locations and work some Airmen find enjoyment in what they do.

“I love this job because of the work and team cohesion,” Pakusch said. “We are a close-knit group and they are true professionals.

These men and women are good at what they do and I am proud to serve with them every day.”

The 786th CES is the one-stop-shop for all Ramstein AB’s HVAC needs.

If you need assistance, call the 786th CES customer service line at DSN: 489-6623 or commercial +496315366623.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gage Rogman, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Heat Shop technician, checks a water pressure gauge at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 15, 2023. The 786th CES Heat Shop is attached to the 786th CES HVAC shop, but instead of working on air conditioning, they only work with heating equipment.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gage Rogman, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Heat Shop technician, checks heating equipment at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 15, 2023. Gage and his teammates must ensure Ramstein AB has heat to provide a safe environment for Airmen and families and ensure mission success.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Nutt, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Heat Shop technician, replaces a pump on a water heater at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 9. Nutt and the rest of his 15 team members are responsible for maintaining 3,000 pieces of heating equipment on Ramstein valued at 145,000,000 which helps members on base perform their missions no matter the temperature.

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

2.00bd, plus 2 sofa beds 1.5bth, Multi-Family House, 120sqm, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, available 4 Jan. 2022, Housing Approved, €120 call Andre Chance 01736302904, teletypeman@hotmail.com Kirchheim unter Teck, 3bd, 2bth, House, 190sqm, BIK, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, no pets, available 1 Apr. 2024, €1490 +utl, call +491775522208, dth2112@hotmail.com

Schlangenbad, 3bd, 2bth, House, 177sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/ terrace, laundry, finished basement, private garage, pets allowed, available 15 Nov. 2023, Housing Approved, €2800 +utl, call +49 (0) 6124 - 609 1466, sullivan@somme rimmo.de

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3BR 2BA TLA / TDY apartment, 5min from RAB [ref=W6D] ; brand new, spacious, fast internet, under floor heating, AC, balcony with BBQ grill, off street parking ; www.mytlahome.com/w6d ; inquiries@ mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

Brand new 3BR 2BA Free Standing TLA / TDY House in Ramstein, 5min from RAB [ref=S51a] ; www.mytlahome.com/s51a ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp) ; inquiries@ mytlahome.com

2.0bd, 1.0bth, Apartment, 130sqm, BIK, private garage, no pets, available 1 Dez. 2023, Housing Approved, €1300, call +49 3BR 2BA TLA Apt with Air-Conditioning, 176 72812480, wilfried@marcel-jaud.de Ramstein, 5min from RAB, TDY / PCS, NOT FOR PERMANENT LODGING, pet friendly ; www.mytlahome.com/tla/f24 ; +49 17624687550 (whatsapp) ; inquiries@myt lahome.com 1BR TLA / TDY Apartment in Ramstein [ref=S3], all included + rental car, 5min from RAB, pets allowed ; ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp) ; inquiries@ mytlahome.com

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

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

2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 120sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, shared garage, no pets, available 8 Jan. 2024, call +4967121540466, hello@stay-eden.com

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Brand new, ground floor 3BR 2.5BA TLA / TDY apartment, 5min from RAB [ref=W6A] ; Brand new, ground floor, fast internet, under floor heating, AC, balcony with BBQ grill, off street parking ; www.mytlaho 3BR 2BAT APT 5min from RAB [ref: F30A], me.com/w6a ; inquiries@mytlahome.com www.mytlahome.com/tla/f1 ; inquiries@ ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp) mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

1BR TLA apartment, downtown Ramstein, 5min from RAB [ref=F3], NOT FOR LONG-TERM LODGING, all included, pets allowed ; www.mytlahome.com/tla/f3 ; in quiries@mytlahome.com ; 2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 125sqm, BIK, +4917624687550 (whatsapp) guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, 85" 4K Smart TV, Apple TV 4K, BOSE soundbar, PlayStation 5, home gym, sauna, grill, private garage, USD 1+, +utl, Kiedrich, 1bd, 1.25bth, House, 163sqm, call +4967121540466, hello@stayBIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, un5BR 2.5BA TLA / TDY House in Ramstein, eden.com finished basement, pets allowed, available 5min from RAB [ref=L30], NOT FOR LONG1 Jan. 2024, €2800 +utl, call +49 (0) 6124 TERM LODGING, all included + rental car, 609 1466, sullivan@sommerimmo.de pets allowed ; www.mytlahome.com/tla/ l30 ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp) ; inqui ries@mytlahome.com

Brand new, ground floor, 1BR 1.5BA TLA Apartment, 10min from RAB [REF=m211] ; Brand new, fast internet, ground floor, patio with BBQ grill, off-street parking ; www.mytlahome.com/m211 ; inquiries@ mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

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2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 90sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, shared garage, no pets, available 8 Jan. 2024, €1 +utl, call +4915170100814, hello@stayeden.com

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Brand new, ground floor, 3BR 1.5BA TLA Apartment, 10min from RAB [ref=M213] ; Apartment Moonstone 100 sqm TLA/ Brand new, fast internet, ground floor, paTLF/TDY, Landstuhl, 2 bed, 1 bath BIK, liv/ tio with BBQ grill, off-street parking ; ; inqui din, laundry, private garage, +utl, call ries@mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp) +4967121540466, hello@stay-eden.com

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3bd, 2bth, House, 163sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, private garage, no pets, available 18 Okt. 2021, Housing Approved, €222 +utl, call +4915144801586, luxurylodgingkl@ya hoo.com Ramstein-Miesenbach, 5bd, 2bth, House, 150sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, dogs allowed, available 7 Sep. 2021, Housing Approved, klincks.tlahome@ gmail.com

Beautiful 4BR 1.5BA town house in Landstuhl, 5min from RAB [ref=IL34] ; Modernized, fast internet, AC, patio with BBQ grill, private yard, off street parking ; www.myt lahome.com/il34 ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp) ; inquiries@mytlahome.com

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

Rodenbach, 2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 85sqm, BIK, liv, balcony/terrace, private garage, pets allowed, available 11 Dez. 2023, Housing Approved, €123 +utl, call +49 156 78 212 399, info@tla-rentals.com

TLA /TDY /TQSA & free Car for guests, 4bd, 4bth, freestanding home, 4bdr, 4bth, fully furnished and equipped, private garage, pets allowed, per diem rate, phone: +4915678212399, info@tla-rentals.com

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

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

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

Modernized 3BR TLA, 5min from RAB, balcony/terrace, laundry, pets allowed, separate office, patio with BBQ grill, massive yard, off street parking ; www.mytlaho me.com/tla/w3 ; inquiries@mytlaho me.com ; +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp)

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Modern & luxurious TLA townhouse Weilerbach, 4bd, 2bth, Townhouse, 187sqm, BIK, liv/dinrm, garden, laundry, finished basement, pets subject to approval, available 01 Dec 2023, Housing Approved, €per diem +utl, call 0170 2003862, info@prem- TLA /TDY/TLF & Car, near Panzer, Kleber, Daenner K., Kaiserslautern, 3bdr, 1.5bth, realestate.com apartment/townhouse, 147sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, pets allowed, call/ WhatsAPP: +49 15678 212 399 info@tlarentals.com

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

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

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

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1. Shop at German food stores. Perhaps try to shop for your groceries there for a full month. Strive to always try a new item not found in American food stores.

2. Find and take a cheap flight somewhere. Find a free long weekend and book a destination that has the best price. You will discover and explore a new place that you normally would have not chosen. Low-cost carriers generally have good options.

3. Gather your flip-flops and take a beach holiday in the new year.

Beaches in Europe can be a different experience than the ones we are used to in the States. Catch some rays in mainland Spain or Italy or even discover the beauty of German beaches!

4. Feel the speed of an ICE train. Travel to a new city on a fast German ICE (Intercity Express) train while sitting back and relaxing. Have a croissant and sip some wine. Look for low-price tickets, especially when travelling within Germany.

5. Plan an epic road trip. Pack the car with drinks, food and plan your gas stops with the Esso Fuel finder. Travel on famous routes such as the German Romantic Road or do it the old fashion way: just grab a map and go!

6. Explore your own town. Small villages have amazing charm and history

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GERMAN from Page 1

ICE high-speed train crossing bridge over the Moselle river.

just waiting to be discovered. See where the locals go, perhaps a park or lake.

Join them in local pubs or family-owned restaurants. Like they say, strangers are just friends you haven’t met yet!

7. Learn new German words. Learn more than the basic vocabulary or phrases like “Wo ist der Bahnhof?”

(Where is the train station?) You can

also learn words that will help you be more a part of the conversation.

Here are some ideas: Exactly – Genau Maybe – Vielleicht Nice – Schön All right – Alles klar Great! – Toll!

Fine – Prima Fantastic – Fantastisch Likewise – Gleichfalls Doesn’t matter – Macht Nichts No difference – Ganz Egal All is well – Alles Gut Fabulous – Fabelhaft Happy New Year!

CROSSWORD 26 Barker’s partner 29 Shreds 31 Man in Milan 32 Storage container 33 Stonecutters 36 Hard wood 37 Jailer

39 Carpenter’s tool 40 Fanatic 42 German connector 43 Hospital supplies 44 1982 Hoffman movie 46 Villain, slangily 47 Soldier on guard 48 Cordial 50 Doglike goblin of folklore 52 Saudi royal name 56 Irish Rose lover 57 Tall and well-proportioned 59 Bikini tops 60 Balkan natives 61 “Jane ___”

62 Common condiment 63 Military meal 64 Bismarck’s state: Abbr.

DOWN 1 Mongolian desert 2 “Once ___ a time ...”

3 In-basket stamp: Abbr.

4 15th century Italian painter 5 “Band of Gold” singer Payne 6 Roman household god 7 “The Art of Love” poet 8 Equus and others 9 Quick impressions 10 Put side by side

11 “The Tempest” spirit 12 No longer active: Abbr.

15 Charmed 18 Achilles’ weak point 22 Emerson work 24 Ado 26 Mideast canal 27 Golfer’s goal 28 Not pertinent 30 Lassitude 32 Support 34 Aromatic ointment 35 Move to and fro 37 Molar, e.g.

38 Had no doubts

41 “The ___ Time” (Billy Joel hit) 43 Japanese stringed instrument 45 Procedure 46 Scottish hillside 47 Native-born Israeli 49 Kick up ___ 50 Barbara, to friends 51 Biblical weed 53 Area meas.

54 Enveloping glow 55 Welsh emblem 58 Recipe amt.

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16 100% 17 Italian composer 19 Get off the road 20 Truly 21 Forsaken 23 Meadows 25 Mischievous one

SOLUTION

ACROSS 1 Esteemed teacher 5 Beat 9 Close to closed 13 Assn. with many Gulf members 14 Spoke wildly

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Two Soldiers selected for Team USA Story and photos by Lt. Col. Michelle Lunato for Army.mil U.S. Army sergeants Sagen Maddalena and Ivan Roe earned spots on Team USA in the 10m Air Rifle event for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Soldiers received their placements after completing USA Shooting’s Air Gun Olympic Trials Part 3 at the Civilian Marksmanship Program Judith Legerski Competition Center in Anniston, Alabama, Jan. 5-7.

The Fort Moore Soldiers won two of the three available air rifle spots for the Olympic Games, with the third spot being filled by civilian athlete Mary Tucker.

Roe, a Bozeman, Montana native won Team USA selection over 77 other male marksmen from across the Nation with a cumulative Olympic Trials score of 1898.9 points, which was 9.1 points over the second place finisher. This will be the first Olympics for Roe. A Flickr album for Roe can be found at https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVNENC9.

Maddalena, a Groveland, California native earned her Team USA placement (behind Tucker) by beating out 171 other female competitors with a total score of 1900.7, which was 2.3 points over the third place finisher. The Paris 2024 Games will be the second Olympics for Maddalena. She competed at the 2020/2021 Tokyo Olympics in

U.S. Army Sergeants Sagen Maddalena and Ivan Roe earned spots on Team USA in the 10m Air Rifle event for the 2024 Paris Olympics after completing USA Shooting’s Air Gun Olympic Trials Part 3 at the Civilian Marksmanship Program Judith Legerski Competition Center in Anniston, Alabama, Jan. 5-7.

the 50m Smallbore event, placing 6th.

Both Soldiers are marksmanship instructors and competitive shooters in the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit’s International Rifle Team and will be competing for Olympic selection in the 50m Smallbore event during Smallbore Olympic Trials in March, which will be held at Fort Moore March 17-19.

U.S. Army Sgt. Sagen Maddalena competes in the USA Shooting Air Gun Olympic Trials Part 3 at the Civilian Marksmanship Program Judith Legerski Competition Center in Anniston, Alabama, Jan. 5-7. Maddalena earned a spot on the 2024 Paris Olympic Team in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle event. This Groveland, CA, native is a marksmanship instructor/competitive shooter for the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit International Rifle Team stationed out of Fort Moore, GA, who placed 6th in Women’s 50m Smallbore at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Photo by Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock.com

RECURRING EVENTS

Valentine’s Bazaar

Chuck’s Pub Trivia at Armstrong’s Club Armstrong’s Club announces Chuck’s Pub Trivia Friday, Jan. 12 from 7 to 10 p.m., Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. This trivia is a professional, multi-media competition with different formats and puzzles for teams to solve.

Bring a team or join one. Grand prize is $50. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Country Night with DJ Wrangler The legendary Country Night just got better with DJ Wrangler spinning the tunes to get you moving throughout the night. This tradition returns every 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Saturday of the month from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. The next one is Jan. 13. Every 2nd Saturday a bull riding competition takes place with a prize. Come and try your skills with Otis, the meanest Mechanical Bull in town! Food is available from Shawingz, voted the best American Food in Kaiserslautern.

For more information, call the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057, Vogelweh, at 0173-324-7716 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com for more information.

The Valentine’s Bazaar is a shopper’s paradise for all your shopping needs. Join Family & MWR from Friday, Feb. 9 to Sunday, Feb. 11 at the Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Hours of shopping are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. There will be a multitude of vendors offering everything from pottery, antiques, wine, cheese, jewelry, and so much more. All prices in U.S. dollars, with only debit and credit cards accepted.

Open to U.S. ID cardholders only. Strollers are welcome. Take advantage of this perfect opportunity to find your unique European gifts for friends and family or for yourself.

For details, check out baumholder.armymwr. com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Jobs for Soldiers and their Families Family and MWR has open continuous announcements for a specific shift (weekends/ evenings) for Soldiers and their Family members who are interested in supplementing their income to enhance their financial resiliency. Soldiers interested in these opportunities will need to seek approval from their chain of command as per requirements. These job listings are available on USAjobs, kaiserslautern.armymwr.com and baumholder.armymwr.com.

24/7 Fitness Access Now Available Full Nerd Friday The time has come for “Revenge of the Nerds” every Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Baumholder Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. This is a free event for 18 and older, and registration is not required. There will be a full assortment of table-top, roleplaying games, board games, video games. Come one, come all in Cosplay! For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

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

Want to work out on your time? 24/7 Service is now available at the following USAG Rheinland-Pfalz facilities: Kleber Physical Fitness Center, Landstuhl Physical Fitness Center; Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center; Rhine Ordnance Barracks Physical Fitness Center; and Sembach Physical Fitness Center. To access these facilities after-hours, 24/7 service registration is required. Registration is free! For more information, visit baumholder.amymwr. com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

German Hunting Course in Baumholder The Baumholder Outdoor Recreation is hosting the German Hunting Course from March 2 to May 12 in Baumholder.

Reserve by the first day of class, March 2.

The German Hunting Course is an intensive 8-to-10-week program that covers all facets of hunting in Germany. Open to hunters ages 18 and older, who are U.S. citizens/I.D. cardholders. Course participants earn a life-long hunting certification, which is valid throughout Europe. For more information, call Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at 5313401 or 0611-143-531-3401, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Baumholder & Kaiserslautern Unit Level Volleyball Season

2023 Volunteer of the Year Nominations

Registration for the USAG RheinlandPfalz 2024 Unit Level Volleyball Season for Baumholder and Kaiserslautern is Jan. 16 to Feb. 9. Open to all Army activeduty members. Family members and DOD civilians, who are ID card holders, are eligible to participate. Participants must be 18 years or older, and not be eligible for high school or CYS programs.

For more information, visit baumholder. armymwr.com or kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

The Army Community Service Army Volunteer Corps is accepting nominations for calendar year 2023 Volunteer of the Year until Feb. 7th. Please include a photo of the nominee in action along with the nomination forms. For forms and to send the nominations, email: usarmy.rheinland-pfalz. id-europe.mbx.dfmwr-acs@army.mil.

Cornhole Tournament The Baumholder Warrior Zone is hosting a Cornhole Tournament Feb. 27 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. Registration is open from Feb. 1 to 24. Players must register in person at the Warrior Zone between Feb. 1 to 24. Cost is $10, and payment will only be accepted with credit or debit cards. This tournament is open to all DoD card holders and their guest 18 and older. For more information, call the Baumholder Warrior Zone at 531-2912 or 0611-143-531-2912 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Job Fair The Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program is hosting a Job Fair March 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rheinlander Community Center, Bldg.

8085 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder.

Job seekers will be able to network with Government Agencies and Contractors.

Open to all ID card holders. Job Seekers will need to bring their resumes and references. For more information, call 531-2850 or 0611-143-531-2850 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Heroes & Villains Epic Event Join the Landstuhl Library for an epic event celebrating Heroes & Villains from literature and fandoms with activities, crafts, games, and prizes Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at the library, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post. All ages are invited.

Whether you are a force for good or from the dark side, costumes are encouraged!

For more information, call the Landstuhl Library at 486-7322 or 0637-86-7322or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Baumholder & Kaiserslautern January to March Trip Schedule Available The Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation travel schedule for January to March under the “Calendar” section of baumholder.armymwr.com and Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. Trips are subject to change and availability of posting on website calendar. For questions, please call the Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at 531-3401 or 0611143-531-3401.

National Popcorn Day Join the Baumholder Library, Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks, on Friday, Jan. 19 from noon to 3:30 p.m. as they celebrate this fluffy treat on National Popcorn Day! This is a free event for all ages. What other snack has the unique ability to turn itself inside out? For more information, call 531-2841 or 0611-143-5312841 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

“Do it like Dolly” Celebration 2024 New Year-New You Fitness Challenge The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Fitness, Athletics and Aquatics Team is hosting the 2024 New Year-New You Fitness Challenge from Jan. 12 to Jan. 25 at the Hall of Champions Fitness Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Cost is $10. Registration is Jan. 12 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hall of Champions. The final weigh-in will be Jan. 25 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call the fitness center at 0611-143-531-2838 or 5312838 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

The Baumholder Warrior Zone is hosting a “Do it like Dolly,” Celebrate the Queen of Country Music on her 78th Birthday Jan. 19 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. This event will showcase a Dolly Parton lookalike contest, movie and “Dolly-aoke” (Dolly karaoke). Prizes will be awarded to best look-alike and best Dolly-aoke as determined by audience. This event is open to all DoD ID Card Holders and their guests, who are 18 and older. For more information, call the Baumholder Warrior Zone at 531-2912 or 0611-143-531-2912 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

CYS Swimming Clinic The Baumholder Youth Sports Program are hosting a Swimming Clinic starting Feb. 6 at the Aquatics Center, Bldg. 8897 on Wetzel Kaserne. Registration opens Jan. 8. Programs are Preschool Swin for ages 3 to 5 and Learn to Swim for ages 6 to 15. All sessions are in groups. Each program will have a total of eight sessions. The swim clinic will be offered during the noon hours for homeschool youth and afternoon hours for all other youth.

Register in person at Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, by phone at 531-3440 or 0611-143-531-3440, or visiting www.webtrac.mwr.army.mil.

Youth Wall Climbing Clinic The Baumholder Youth Sports Program are hosting a Youth Wall Climbing Clinic every Friday during the month of February from 5 to 6 p.m. at Ramstein Outdoor Recreation, inside the KMCC Mall on Ramstein Air Base.

Cost is $50. Registration is now until Jan. 28.

This program is open for youth ages 8 to 15 in Baumholder, Kaiserslautern and Ramstein communities and must enroll with Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, by phone at 531-3440 or 0611-143-531-3440, or visiting www.webtrac.mwr.army.mil.

Theatre Tech Boot Camp The award-winning KMC Onstage is hosting Theatre Tech Boot Camp for ages 14 and older Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the KMC Onstage Main Stage, Bldg.

3232 on Kleber Kaserne. Attendees will learn all about what happens backstage and behind the scenes in four sessions.

Cost is $15 per session or save $10 by getting all four sessions for $50. For more information and to register, call 541-9129 or 0611-143-541-9129 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Now That’s FUNNY! Comedy Workshop Now That’s FUNNY! Comedy Workshop for ages 18 and older is Sunday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the award-winning KMC Onstage Main Stage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. Workshop tuition is $40.

For more information and to register, call 541-9129 or 0611-143-541-9129 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

NAF Vehicle Auction

Dungeons & Dragons at Baumholder Library Go on adventures with an intrepid crew of heroes with Baumholder Library’s Dungeons & Dragons offered every third Tuesday of the month from 4 to 5 p.m., starting Jan. 16. This is for ages 9 to 14. Players can use their imagination and creativity to build the story and move the game forward. Seats are limited and registration is required. Call the Baumholder Library to register at 5312841 or 0611-143-531-2841 or visit them in Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks.

Family and MWR is having a NAF Vehicle Auction on used government vehicles from now to Jan. 22 . Those interested can fill out the “Sealed Bid Form” at the Pulaski Automotive Skills Center, Bldg. 2859 on Pulaski Barracks. Vehicles will be staged at the Pulaski Parking Lot directly adjacent to the Pulaski Express/Gas Station. For more information, visit Baumholder.armymwr. com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

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AT THE MOVIES

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COMEDY/DRAMA

TODAY American Fiction (R) 1615, 1900 Founders Day (R) 1845 Mean Girls (PG-13) 1630, 1915 The Beekeeper (R) 1615, 1930 The Book of Clarence (PG-13) 1645 SATURDAY American Fiction (R) 1315, 1900

Screenshots and poster by Amazon MGM Studios

Founders Day (R) 1330, 1845

American Fiction (2023) Monk is a frustrated novelist who’s fed up with the establishment that profits from Black entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, he uses a pen name to write an outlandish Black book of his own, a book that propels him to the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain.

Mean Girls (PG-13) 1545, 1915

Cast: Jeffrey Wright, Sterling K. Brown, Erika Alexander Director: Cord Jefferson

Wonka (PG) 1615

The Beekeeper (R) 1300, 1930 The Book of Clarence (PG-13) 1600 Migration (PG) 1445, 1700

SUNDAY American Fiction (R) 1315, 1900 Founders Day (R) 1330, 1845

COMEDY/MUSICAL

COMEDY/ADVENTURE

Mean Girls (2024)

Migration (2023)

New student Cady Heron gets welcomed into the top of the social food chain by an elite group of popular girls called the Plastics, ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George. However, when Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend, she soon finds herself caught in their crosshairs.

A family of ducks decides to leave the safety of a New England pond for an adventurous trip to Jamaica. However, their welllaid plans quickly go awry when they get lost and wind up in New York City. The experience soon inspires them to expand their horizons, open themselves up to new friends, and accomplish more than they ever thought possible.

Cast: Reneé Rapp, Angourie Rice, Christopher Briney Directors: Samantha Jayne, Arturo Perez Jr.

Poster by Paramount Pictures

Cast: Awkwafina, Elizabeth Banks, Kumail Nanjiani Director: Benjamin Renner Poster by Universal Pictures

Mean Girls (PG-13) 1545, 1915 The Beekeeper (R) 1300, 1930 The Book of Clarence (PG-13) 1600 Migration (PG) 1445, 1700 Wonka (PG) 1615 MONDAY American Fiction (R) 1800 Founders Day (R) 1830 The Beekeeper (R) 1845 TUESDAY Mean Girls (PG-13) 1845 The Book of Clarence (PG-13) 1800 Night Swim (PG-13) 1830 WEDNESDAY

ACTION/THRILLER

HORROR

American Fiction (R) 1800 Founders Day (R) 1830

The Barkeeper (2024)

Night Swim (2024)

One man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after it’s revealed he’s a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as Beekeepers.

Forced into early retirement by a degenerative illness, former baseball player Ray Waller moves into a new house with his wife and two children. He hopes that the backyard swimming pool will be fun for the kids and provide physical therapy for himself.

However, a dark secret from the home’s past soon unleashes a malevolent force that drags the family into the depths of inescapable terror.

Cast: Jason Statham, Josh Hutcherson Amber Sienna Director: David Ayer

Poster by Amazon MGM Studios

Poster by Universal Pictures

Cast: Amélie Hoeferle, Wyatt Russell Kerry Condon Director: Bryce McGuire

The Beekeeper (R) 1845 THURSDAY Mean Girls (PG-13) 1845 The Book of Clarence (PG-13) 1800 Night Swim (PG-13) 1830 Editor’s note: The movies listing was the most current at the time of publication. Dates are subject to change. Please check with your local theater for the most up-to-date schedule.

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