Kaiserslautern American - January 20, 2023

Austin to convene Ukraine Defense Contact Group session

by Dave Vergun Department of Defense News

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark A. Milley host and convene another session of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 19.

“The Contact Group has been instrumental in identifying, synchronizing and ensuring delivery of the military capabilities the Ukrainians need to defend their homeland against Russian aggression,” said Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder at a briefing Jan. 17.

The secretary looks forward to meeting with defense leaders from the approximately 50 nations that are part of this important group dedicated to Ukraine’s self-defense, Ryder added.

Prior to his arrival at Ramstein, Austin will travel to Berlin, Germany to meet with the incoming German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, Ryder said.

Seven ways to stay active through winter

by Kimberly Paine MilitaryInGermany.com

Winter is the perfect time to hibernate. The shorter days and dark, cold mornings conspire to make you want to ditch any plans you might have had to work out in favor of another hour of blissful

Airmen with the 436th Aerial Port Squadron load cargo during a security assistance mission to Ukraine at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Jan. 13. Photo by Staff Sgt. Marco A. Gomez

Ramstein honors MLK during open mic celebration

U.S. Army Soldier Melody Slater sings at an open microphone event to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12. The third Monday in January is designated as Martin Luther King Day. The federal holiday honors the civil rights leader who was assassinated in 1968.

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U.S Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Linen recites an excerpt from his poem ‘Black Currently’ to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day during an open mic event at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday became a federal holiday in November 1983 and is officially observed every year on the third Monday in January.

Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, speaks to Airmen at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration open mic event at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12. This year marks the 55th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I’ve been to the Mountaintop” speech.

U.S Air Force Tech. Sgt Jamal Walker recites a poem he wrote for an open mic event to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12. Members of the audience gathered to recognize the life of Martin Luther King Jr.

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(Above) A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, bottom right, teaches Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron how to operate a Global ER-2875 de-icer at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 5. Familiarization courses on the Global ER-2875 enables 435th CRSS Airmen to rapidly deploy forces even during cold weather conditions.

(Left) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Rothrock, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron unit vehicle control official, trains Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron on aircraft de-icing procedures using the Global ER-2875 at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 5. De-icing is the process of removing snow, ice and frost accumulated on aircraft.

Force Tech Sgt. Kristian Grajales, 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron aircraft maintenance air advisor, operates a Global ER-2875 de-icer at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 5. Airmen from the 435th CRSS took turns operating the nozzle of a Global ER-2875 de-icer in preparation for an upcoming training mission where they will share their knowledge. Photos by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo

Air Force Tech Sgt. Kristian Grajales, 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron aircraft maintenance air advisor, sits in a Global ER-2875 de-icer at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 5. The 435th CRSS air advisors are security cooperation experts specializing in building partner capacity and partnerships to further U.S. and NATO objectives. Air Advisors use their security cooperation skills to think strategically, bridge operationally, and execute tactically to aid partner nations in advancing their interoperability.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Rothrock, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron unit vehicle control official, left, trains Tech. Sgt. Kristian Grajales, 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron aircraft maintenance air advisor, right, on Global ER-2875 de-icer procedures at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 5. This training gives Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operation Wing the ability to ensure aircraft and expeditionary airfields can operate safely under cold weather conditions.

THE HOUSING HYPE TAKE NOTE

KMC Housing Community SAVES ENERGY

Energy conservation and climate change has become a constant discussion over the past few years. So, why should you be passionate about conserving energy in your home? Well, this boils down to two fundamental reasons: to save money and to reduce the amount of damage caused to the environment. Whether you live on-base or in our local communities, here are some easy ways to save energy costs while living in your home.

KMC Housing “Energy Conservation Tips”

• Use sunlight whenever available, switch off lights when not required and adjust heating thermostat to lower temperature when you’re not home.

• Draw your curtains at dusk to retain heat in your home, and make sure the curtains, or any furniture, are not blocking your radiators.

• Dress for the weather. When you are at home, dress in warm clothing in the winter and cooler clothing in the summer to stay comfortable.

• Turn off the lights when they are not in use.

• Set your refrigerator temperature to the manufacturer’s recommendation to avoid excessive cooling and wasting energy.

• Turn water off when shaving, washing hands, brushing teeth.

• Unplug unused electronics

• Conserve energy by not leaving electrical items on standby…prevent further waste by not keeping laptops and mobile phones charging unnecessarily.

• Take a shower rather than a bath — showers use a lot less water.

• Defrost frozen food in the fridge overnight, as this will reduce the cooking time.

• Keep inside doors closed if they lead to an unheated room, to prevent cold air mixing with warmed air and flowing around the house.

• Dripping taps, if you live on-base, call the Housing Maintenance (Comm: 06371-463-9510) for a fix! If you are off-base, talk with your Landlord.

• Winter tip for base townhouse families…when temperatures are below freezing; ensure the outside technical room is always closed. As a reminder, the maintenance responsibility for technical rooms belongs to the Housing Maintenance Contractor, Vectrus. For repairs, call Comm Phone: 06371-463-9510.

• During the winter months, cover your outside water faucets to prevent bursting water pipes!

To get help with all of your housing needs, visit the KMC Housing Office on Vogelweh, Building 1001, or call 0631-536-6672/DSN 489-6672 for assistance. You can also view our Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/KMCHousingOffice/

ENERGY TIP OF THE WEEK

» Reducing the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home is a costeffective way to cut heating costs, improve durability, increase comfort, and create a healthier indoor environment.

» Weatherstripping is a simple and effective air-sealing technique that offers quick returns on investment. This method is used to seal components that move, such as doors and operable windows.

COVID-19 updates for KMC

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

Motor vehicles registration update

Headquarters USAREUR-AF Registry of Motor Vehicles. Effective 31 January we will temporarily halt the issuance of temporary tags to personnel in the KMC. All temporary tags for Kaiserslautern will be processed through the Kapaun FRS. This change does not affect personnel with “BIR” plates as you must still process through the local Field Registration Station (FRS) for your community. Personnel in outlying communities will continue to process as previously directed.

Finance Walk-In Hours/ Base in-processing

Finance customer service walk-in hours will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 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

HISTORY CORNER

Official Photo Studio has moved

The 86th AW/PA Official Photo Studiohas 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 https://ramsteinstudio. setmore.com.

If you have any questions call DSN: 4806407/9199

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.

Retiree Activities Office

RAO is in need of a new director (volunteer position). If you have any retirees who work or volunteer within your groups who may be interested in this dynamic opportunity to serve our KMC retiree community, please have them contact the RAO at 86aw.rao@us.af.mil.

Did you know, that U.S. Air Forces in Europe is older than the Air Force? Established on Jan. 19, 1942, USAFE’s initial designation was Eighth Air Force and arrived in the UK in June 1942 to command the strategic bombing campaign against Germany. Brig. Gen. Asa N. Duncan served as the first commander, followed by then-Maj. Gen. Carl A. Spaatz. Other notable commanders include Gen. Curtis LeMay, Gen. Ira Eaker, and Gen. John P. Jumper.

Although USAFE started out as Eighth Air Force, the current Eighth Air Force in Global Strike

Command derives its history from the VIII Bomber Command. The U.S. Army Air Forces began using major commands on Feb. 22, 1944, when Eighth Air Force was redesignated as United States Strategic Air Forces in Europe and VIII Bomber Command was redesignated Eighth Air Force. USAFE has been stationed in Europe since June 18, 1942, and in Germany since Sept. 28, 1945, including what is now Lucius D. Clay Kaserne in Wiesbaden from 1945-1973 and Ramstein AB since 1973.

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Ryder noted that Ukrainian troops have arrived at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where they are receiving training on the Patriot missile system. The training, which will last several months, involves 90 to 100 Ukrainians.

Separately, this week, some 600 National Guardsmen, Soldiers, Marines and airmen are en route to northern Michigan to take part in the winter portion of Exercise Northern Strike 23. The Michigan Army National Guard will host the exercise from Jan. 20 to 29, at the Northern Michigan All-Domain Warfighting Center.

Now in its 10th year, Northern Strike allows active duty, reserve and Guard units to challenge themselves in near-arctic conditions while training to meet the objectives of the Defense Department’s Arctic Strategy, Ryder said.

Participants will battle wind, snow and sub-zero temperatures while using skis, snowmobiles and snowshoes to meet their training objectives, he said.

“As the National Defense Strategy makes clear, the changing climate is creating new corridors of potential future interaction in the Arctic region. Exercises like Northern Strike help ensure our service members are ready to meet those future challenges head-on,” Ryder said.

Later this month, Austin will travel to the Indo-Pacific region to meet with his counterparts from South Korea and the Philippines.

“These two critical allies continue to bolster our defense part -

nerships. This upcoming trip is a reaffirmation of our deep commitment to working in concert with allies and partners to chart our shared vision to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific,” Ryder said.

(Right) Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with Army leaders responsible for the collective training of Ukrainians at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Grafenwoehr, Jan. 16.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Sivayavirojna

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder holds a press briefing at the Pentagon, Jan. 17.

Photo by Lisa Ferdinando

Local BSEP helps Soldiers raise GT scores, improve job performance

when re-testing on the Armed Forces Classification Test.

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

The Basic Skills Education Program has achieved an exceptional success rate and is ready to offer classes in new locations.

The overall General Technical score achieved by service members attending classes at the Rhine Ordnance Barracks BSEP in 2022 was 128.

“A good score is 110 or above,” said Amenia McKen, BSEP education counselor.

“This score gives them a good spectrum of jobs and options they can consider and apply to while they serve in the military.”

McKen said that many Soldiers, when they first join the military, don’t have good GT scores.

“They usually score between 90 and 105,” she said. “That can really limit what fields they can get into.”

This is where BSEP comes into play.

BSEP is one of four Functional Academic Skills Training programs. It is teacher-facilitated and it is designed to help Soldiers raise their GT scores

It can also help Soldiers establish eligibility for commissioning programs, improve basic skills for college courses, and increase chances for promotion.

The course is very fast paced, and it is up to each individual to put in the effort and get as much as they can out of the class.

“We start off with the basics, and every day we build upon that until Soldiers are ready,” McKen said. “We work with them on three general areas: Word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, and arithmetic reasoning. However, we are very heavy in math,” she added.

A total of 17 classes were offered in 2022, providing instruction for 127 service members. Out of all participants, 115 of them raised their GT score, with 77 of them going above 110.

The program is available to Army, National Guard, and Army Reserve Soldiers. It consists of 40 hours faceto-face learning, and an additional 20 hours of online, individual instruction.

Classes have 10-12 participants, and are scheduled at least once a month. They are announced via email

two or three weeks before the start date to give enough time to participants to sign up and get their commander’s signature.

Even though only one instructor is assigned to each class, McKen said that she and the other instructors always work together to ensure the students get the best experience.

“Each one of us has a different teaching style,” said Emerald Schumacher, BSEP instructor. “We all teach from the same curriculum, but we all bring our own teaching perspective.”

Any Soldier, regardless of their rank, is encouraged to take the class if they would like an opportunity to boost both their GT and Skill Technical scores. ST scores include everything that is in the GT plus general science knowledge.

“Our program is very rigorous,” said Schumacher. “We teach service members everything they need to know, but in the end it’s really up to the individual to show dedication.”

Terry Taylor, BSEP instructor, said that an active participation is required to be successful in the course.

“Service members should expect to have homework every night,” she added. “You’ve got to do the work and be dedicated.”

Sometimes life can be overwhelming, and the BSEP instructors urge all future participants to sign up only if they think they can commit 100 percent.

“BSEP instructors help Soldiers change their lives for the best,” said Taylor.

The program aims at promoting retention, increasing re-enlistment options, and improving job performance.

Soldiers interested in raising their GT score may contact their local education center for any questions on how to sign up for BSEP.

Story and photos by Linda Lambiotte

Basic Skills Education Program instructors attend a staff development training at the Education Center in Sembach, Jan. 12. The program aims at promoting retention, increasing re-enlistment options, and improving job performance.

Armour Taylor III, education service officer, Army Education and Personnel Testing Centers, conducts a staff development training for Basic Skills Education Program instructors at the Education Center in Sembach, Jan. 12.

RAF familiarizes Airmen with Atlas C.1

(Above) Participants of aircraft familiarization training enter a Royal Air Force Atlas C.1 A400M aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 11. The training was held to ensure members of the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron are able to execute their mission on the aircraft if needed in the future.

Photos by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner

Royal Air Force Sgt. Tom Goulden, LXX Squadron air loadmaster, answers questions about the RAF Atlas C.1 A400M aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 11. 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron members took part in a training to support interoperability with the RAF.

Seats are folded against the walls in the cargo bay of a Royal air force Atlas C.1 A400M aircraft while members of the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron examine the aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 11. The RAF stopped by RAB and afforded U.S. service members the opportunity to learn about the aircraft.

Aeromedical Evacuation training is held in the cargo bay of a Royal air force Atlas C.1 A400M aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 11. The training was held to assist in interoperability with the British Armed Forces, ensuring a joint capability under any circumstances.

Royal air force Sgt. Tom Goulden, No. 70 Squadron air loadmaster, demonstrates how to open the exit door of a RAF Atlas C.1 A400M aircraft to U.S. service members at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 11. The RAF teamed up with the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron for interoperability training.

Aeromedical evacuation mannequins are lined up during a familiarization training on a Royal air force Atlas C.1 A400M aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 11. Members of the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Royal Air Force worked together to boost interoperability.

Members of the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron participate in a Royal air force Atlas C.1 A400M aircraft familiarization training at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 11. Interoperability training between partner and allied nations is vital for future mission execution.

A U.S. Air Force Airman straps equipment to the cargo bay of a Royal air force Atlas C.1 A400M aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 11. The aircraft provides tactical airlift and strategic oversize lift capabilities, similar to the mission of the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.

(Above) Members of the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron unload supplies and stretchers from the back of the Royal air force Atlas C.1 A400M aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 11. 86th AES members were participating in a familiarization training with the RAF.

US Army equipment arrives with economic opportunity in Greece

by Eleanor Prohaska 21st Theater Sustainment Command

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command received more than 2,400 armored vehicles and equipment items into the European theater during simultaneous port operations in Alexandroupoli and Thessaloniki, Greece, and Gdynia, Poland, to support an Atlantic Resolve rotational deployment in November. Even as 21st TSC staged the equipment for rapid onward movement across the European continent, Area Support Group Balkans, 21st TSC, 409th Contracting Support Brigade and the U.S. Consulate General, Thessaloniki partnered with the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry to welcome Greek-owned businesses’ support of U.S. military missions, and ensure they had access to associated economic opportunities.

More than 100 area vendors attended the November 28 Thessaloniki vendor outreach fair to learn about the U.S. Army procurement process. Fair presenter Maj. Luis Palma, Balkans Regional Contracting Office Chief, 409th CSB, said the workshop aimed to give local businesses a pathway into U.S. contracting systems.

“The Greek population directly benefits as each company eligible to compete on U.S. Army contract actions will provide the population of Greece a steady and reliable source of income as our posture grows or is sustained in support of Atlantic Resolve,” said Palma.

Data compiled by 266th Finance Support Center indicates the U.S. awarded $2 billion to Greek vendors since the first Atlantic Resolve rotation in 2014, and economic opportunities are expected to increase.

Isaac Hansen-Joseph, economic officer, U.S. Consulate General, Thessaloniki, said the workshop reflects the importance the U.S. government places on the growth

and success in the region’s economy. “A stronger economy for northern Greece is good for Greece, it’s good for Europe and it’s good for the transatlantic community,” said Hansen-Joseph. “Partnering together for economic prosperity is part of our shared story based on shared ideals including a dedication to democracy and free enterprise.”

Hellenic Army Col. Vasilios Yaglis said previous workshops have benefitted local communities and the military operations they’ve hosted. “We’ve been doing this at Alexandroupoli for years now,” said Yaglis. “This meeting was helpful for [Thessaloniki businesses] because they received all the guidance they need to get registered and examine the platforms the U.S. government uses. This is always good, to get local business involved with the military operation. We have the approval of the community because they gain something. It’s a win-win situation.”

ASG Balkans Commander Col. Matthew DiNenna said planned increased transit of U.S. armed forces materials and personnel through Greece means more business oppor-

tunities for the local economy. Creating a robust roster of local vendors helps the U.S. Army deliver higher quality products and services at lower costs.

He used logistic support areas, where Soldiers live during temporary duty assignments, as an example. While the Hellenic army has always made space available to U.S. troops when needed, historically the U.S. Army would set up tents for 30 to 40 days, only to be break them down and contract for them to be put back up months later.

To improve temporary living facilities and cost efficiency, ASG Balkans and 409th CSB are looking to establish those types of contracts for much longer duration. DiNenna said the vendor fair was the latest step in that direction.

“With Soldiers rotating there every other month, let’s put up more permanent structures and improve the [Soldiers’] quality of life,” said DiNenna. “As opposed to putting a tent up for 40 days, we’re looking at pre-fabricated modular type structures. For what they charge to put up tents for Soldiers to sleep in cots,

I can probably get a better product at a reduced cost and improve the quality of life. My end-state is getting soldiers off the cots.”

DiNenna added they are also working on plans for morale, welfare and recreation facilities at the LSAs which are routinely stood up near the ports of Thessaloniki and Alexandroupoli as troops from the 16th Sustainment Brigade and incoming units conduct reception, staging and onward movement activities to support the deployment of ready, combat-credible U.S. forces to Europe.

“The continued increase of U.S. and NATO presence at Alexandroupoli has leveraged positive impacts to the community, bolstering the economy to include

jobs,” said Andre Cameron, Director, Transportation Corps Detachment, Eastern Mediterranean-Greece, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command. “U.S. military operations have supported the continued growth of the city to become a critical strategic node for transport and military logistics.”

While simultaneous port operations in Thessaloniki and Alexandroupoli in November demonstrated a high level of interoperability between the U.S. and Greece, the vendor outreach fair in Thessaloniki signified a commitment to continue to strengthen the relationship through military, diplomatic and economic joint ventures, according to fair coordinators.

Maj. Luis Palma, Balkans Regional Contracting Office Chief, 409th Contracting Support Brigade (top) presents at a vendor fair Nov. 28, 2022, coordinated by Area Support Group Balkans, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 409th CSB, the U.S. Consulate General, Thessaloniki, and the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Below (left to right) are Isaac Hansen-Joseph, economic officer, U.S. Consulate General, Thessaloniki; ASG Balkans Commander Col. Matthew DiNenna and the event translator. Courtesy photo

Commercial trucks are staged at the port of Thessaloniki during Reception, Staging, and Onward Movement operations on Nov. 28, 2022.

Photo by Col. Vasilis Yaglis

U.S. Soldiers inspect vehicles at the port of Thessaloniki during Reception, Staging, and Onward Movement operations on Nov. 25, 2022. The 21st Theater Sustainment Command received more than 2,400 armored vehicles and equipment items into the European theater during simultaneous port operations in Alexandroupoli and Thessaloniki, Greece, and Gdynia, Poland, in support of Atlantic Resolve.

Photo by Col. Vasilis Yaglis

Experts reveal New Year’s resolution success techniques

by Jenn DeHaan for Defense.gov

The new year is often viewed as an opportunity to make a fresh start, many times with a focus on being healthier, maybe losing a few pounds.

However, Laura Bottoms, a chief at the Ireland Army Health Clinic Nutrition Care Services on Fort Knox in Kentucky, said good intentions sometimes end up as failed resolutions if the right mindset isn't there from the get-go.

“We come out of the holidays where we’ve been indulging, off routine and off schedule,” said Bottoms. “Then, it’s January 1st and you’re trying to restart with all

this pressure.”

The first step toward success, according to Bottoms, is first simply to reestablish a normal routine rather than try to create an entirely new one out of the gate. She said it's common to make the mistake of going straight into big changes on Day One.

“We often feel so far off track after the first of the year,” said Bottoms. “It’s almost like a slingshot effect, where we feel like the only thing to do is go super gungho the other way.”

With so many treats and goodies readily available during the holiday season, Bottoms noted many people tend to beat themselves up

mentally for choosing to indulge — something that can cause its own issues.

“There’s a lot of shame and guilt about experiences over the holidays,” said Bottoms. “That really sets people up for going to that extreme.”

Internal behavioral health consultant Margaret Baker agreed with Bottoms, highlighting the detriment negativity can have.

“Shaming yourself in any way doesn’t lead to good lasting results,” said Baker. “You might see some growth initially, but you end up self-sabotaging at some point.”

Both professionals emphasized the importance of granting personal grace when working toward a new diet or exercise goal.

“Nobody is perfect,” said Baker. “When you’re beating yourself up for not being perfect, that’s when you stop seeing the progress.”

Baker said there’s another common pitfall for many attempting to follow through with a resolution.

“I see a lot of rigid thinking about the new year,” said Baker. “There are these ‘all or nothing’ behaviors like really intense diet or exercise, and general lifestyle goals without any built-in moderation or understanding that life happens.

Inevitably, something happens and it completely derails people.”

A good rule of thumb with new goals is to be flexible, according to

Baker. She said to stay away from overly specific objectives, especially when it comes to the scales.

“Sometimes we get very fixated on numerical goals,” said Baker.

“The problem with those is that they only feel good when we’re right on target.”

One way Baker said to help allow more flexibility is to always have a backup plan.

“Give yourself tiered options,” said Baker. “Maybe your first choice would be to mealprep or go to the gym after work – but recognize that may not always be able to happen and have a second option.”

Another helpful tip for success Baker offered was to openly share your resolutions with others.

“Having your system buy into your goal is really important on a lot of levels,” said Baker. “If you can help people see how they can

support you, it will help you build confidence in succeeding.”

Bottoms added that if the people closest to you don’t necessarily provide the amount of support or enthusiasm you feel you need, don’t be afraid to seek encouragement elsewhere.

As accomplishments are achieved, Baker said it’s also important to pat yourself on the back.

“Give yourself goal-focused rewards,” said Baker. “You could get yourself new workout gear or go over to [your favorite smoothie bar] after the gym — something that feels like it’s reinforcing the goal you have.”

Fort Knox offers its community members a variety of helpful tools for those who have a health-related goal. Bottoms urged anyone looking for guidance to take advantage of the many opportunities available in their area.

“Surround yourself with other people that are doing the things you want to do. You may need to forge some new friendships or connect with new people. Accountability partners are going to be very helpful.”

~Laura Bottoms, Ireland Army Health Clinic Nutrition Care Services

Soldiers take part in the annual Tropic Lightning Week weightlifting competition at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2022. The competition includes 15 events designed to build cohesion and increase morale. Photo by Pfc. Mariah Aguilar

Army Spc. Alison Boling, assigned to the 16th Engineer Brigade, Ohio Army National Guard, wears a facemask while working out at a soft reopening of the MWR main fitness center on Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Sep. 3, 2020. Boling helped demonstrate new COVID-19 mitigation measures implemented at the gym during the soft reopening event.

Photo by Army Sgt. Khylee Woodford

US, UK put emphasis on logistics to prepare for multinational movements

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command invited British Armed Forces to participate in a two-week joint training on NATO logistics tool, Logistics Functional Area Services, to prepare for Defender Europe 23 on Panzer Kaserne in Kaiserslautern, Dec. 5-16, 2022.

The three-phase training included 15 U.K. and U.S. military members and began with online instruction. Phase two was a twoweek course to study a nation’s data used in a multinational setting at Royal Air Force Brize Norton in October 2022.

The two forces got to know each other well after four weeks of inperson training.

“We both see how our nations operate,” U.S. Army Capt. Brandon Grifford, transportation planner, 21st TSC.

Grifford said group training influences planning and improves logistics by understanding the strategy behind other countries’ operations and methods of movement.

“Having these combined trainings we build both relationships but also confidence.”

According to Grifford, offer-

ing bilateral courses such as this spreads LOGFAS skills to more 21st TSC personnel and builds capabilities.

Ian Garnett, LOGFAS instructor, NEXUS Lifecycle Management, said he taught students to combine data and setup deployment strategies used at the national and international logistics command and control.

LOGFAS is the ultimate interoperable logistics tool. According to Garnett, LOGFAS allows partners to obtain information about surface movement in regards to schedules, details of cargo and routes and manipulate those details to utilize it for their operations.

Garnett explains the importance for logisticians to learn alongside one another.

“The students are able to see in a practical way how each other work for a common objective and to support the mission that has been directed at the political, strategic and operational command levels,” said Garnett.

The upcoming objective is DE 23 and it is approaching quickly. DE 23 is a series of linked U.S. Army Europe and Africa led training exercises scheduled for May and June 2023. It is an immediate response global exercise, focused

on allied forces’ ability to quickly and effectively respond to crisis situations as an interoperable, multinational team.

DE 23 is a kaleidoscope of movements and LOGFAS organizes those movements for reports and analysis.

LOGFAS allows NATO to work as one force and the coordination between personnel is key says Garnett. Aside from the technical tools Garnett is teaching, there is a connection between the students that is developing.

“The relationships fostered through this combined training can improve coordination as they work together during the Defender exercise and any other future operation,” said Garnett.

British Army Maj. Richard Whetter, training requirements authority, defense support, said the training was good preparation for DE 23.

“It’s a much better mechanism to learn it with another nation," said Whetter.

“There’s always been a special relationship between the U.K. and the U.S.,” said Whetter. “We look forward to working with 21st TSC in time. Maybe this could be the seeds of closer ties between our great armies.”

Ian Garnett,

teaches 21st Theater Sustainment Command and British Armed Forces data input for deployment strategies on Panzer Kaserne in Kaiserslautern, Dec. 13, 2022. LOGFAS enhances military capabilities by allowing NATO to view the posture of European Theater and plan for essential logistic support.

Story and photos by Natalie Weaver 21st Theater Sustainment Command

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command, British Armed Forces and Ian Garnett, Logistics Functional Area Services instructor, take a photo during LOGFAS training on Panzer Kaserne in Kaiserslautern, Dec. 13, 2022. LOGFAS is an essential NATO tool to support movement, transportations, and sustainment used for future missions and exercises such as Defender Europe 23.

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command and British Armed Forces participate in Logistics Functional Area Services training to prepare for Defender Europe 23, on Panzer Kaserne in Kaiserslautern, Dec. 13, 2022. LOGFAS is an essential NATO tool to support movement, transportation, and sustainment and to prepare in the upcoming exercise and future missions.

Logistics Functional Area Services instructor, NEXUS Lifecycle Management,

SkillsUSA Europe soaring to new heights (literally)

by Ken Robinson SkillsUSA Europe Lead

The 2023 Skills European Regional Championships is about to kick off its sixth season of exciting CTESTEM challenges for DODEA Europe East high schools. On Feb. 1, AFCEA Chapter 158 will once again host their SkillsUSA contests with opportunities to win $16,000 in scholarships and prizes. Finalists of the ten industry-developed contests will receive $1,000, $500 and $100 in award money (per contest, not contestant).

This is the most lucrative SkillsUSA event to date. For the organizers of the event however, it’s about the challenge, not the awards that is so very special. This year’s event will include two brand new contests which will take STEM to a whole new level. The 2023 SkillsUSA event will host for the first time, a new DOD STEM Challenge requiring students to design atmospheric experiments to be engineered and integrated into a HighAltitude Balloon (HAB). The top three finalists will have their experiments flown into near space where they will capture necessary data required to complete the experiment and submit their analysis for final review and contest placement.

Taking STEM one step further, SkillsUSA Europe has partnered with Deutsche Telekom who will host both the new STEM Debate and Marketing contest. The STEM Debate will offer students an opportunity to go head-

GACO CORNER

to-head against other student teams where an in-depth knowledge of a particular STEM theme will be necessary to move forward in a tournament style competition.

In addition to the new STEM contests, AFCEA Chapter 158 will continue to sponsor eight critical industry relevant CTE contests. Students can compete in more than one contest, and can compete both individually or as a team-of-two (contest specific). AFCEA is proud to announce the following 2023 SkillsUSA challenges:

• STEM Challenge

• STEM Debate

• Cybersecurity

• Computer Programming

• Engineering

• Advertising Design

• Nursing Assistant (Ramstein only)

• Photojournalism

• Marketing

• Video Production

Registration deadline for the DOD STEM Challenge and Engineering contest is Jan. 31. Registration for all remaining contests is Feb. 8. Contest details and previous student submissions can be accessed via the AFCEA SkillsUSA registration website: https:// kaiserslautern.afceachapters.org/SkillsUSA

For more information about the event, please direct all questions to skillsusaeurope@gmail.com.

Kaiserslautern city tours in English

by German American Community Office

If you are interested in getting to know the local area during your stay in Germany, we encourage you to take part in an English guided tour in the City of Kaiserslautern.

The tourist information is offering guided English tours of the ruins of Casimir Castle, the Count Palatinate Hall and the 70-meter-long underground tunnels.

English tours are offered on Saturdays at 11:15 a.m. beginning on March 18. Further tours once a month until November.

The meeting place is the Tourist Information next to the Fruchthalle and the tour takes about 1.5 hours. The cost is €5 for adults, €4 for children and students. Registration is required at touristinformation@ kaiserslautern.de or Tel. 0631 365 2316.

For details, visit: https://kaiserslautern.de/tourismus or www.gaco-kl.de

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Photo by

UNTERWEGS

CALL FOR KMC PARTICIPATION

RAMSTEIN-MIESENBACH

After a two-year pause, the largest Fasching parade in the region is scheduled to take place in Ramstein-Miesenbach on Feb. 21. The organizers “Bruchkatzen” cordially invite any interested groups from the KMC to participate in the fun, whether girl or boy scouts, school classes or dance groups, anyone interested is welcome. For details and registration, please contact: host.nations@us.af.mil

MOBILE ICE-SKATING RINK, JAN. 20 UNTIL MID MARCH SCHILLERPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN

After a two-year pause, a mobile ice-skating rink will open in the heart of the pedestrian zone in Kaiserslautern. Skate a few rounds, turn pirouettes and enjoy some icy winter fun for the whole family. Skates can be rented and snacks and drinks will also be on sale. Details to be announced.

FRITZ WUNDERLICH HALLE, KUSEL

In over 20 years of tour experience, this musical group has inspired millions of visitors. At the performance in Kusel the audience can discover for itself that this is one of the best Gospel Choirs in the world. The Afro-

American Gospel group with live band and magnificent light and stage show will touch the hearts of its audience. Tickets at: Tel. 06381 – 40360 or servicebuero.kultur@kv-kus.de

DER NUSSKNACKER (NUTCRACKER SUITE), FEB. 5, 7 P.M.

FRUCHTHALLE, KAISERSLAUTERN

For over a century Peter Tschaikowsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker Suite” had been a family favorite. Dive into the magical atmosphere and step back into your own childhood full of dreams. Tickets at: https://www.eventim.de

FASTNACHT/FASCHING/KARNEVAL, STARTING FEB. 16

GERMANY-WIDE

Thursday, Feb. 16. marks the beginning of the Karneval season in Germany. Thursday is referred to as “Altweiberfastnacht” (old wives’ Fastnacht), where witches steal the keys to the city hall and take over command for the weekend. There are celebrations throughout the weekend and the festival culminates on “Faschingsdienstag” (Shrove Tuesday), as Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. The largest parades take place on Rose Monday, Feb. 20 in the city centers: Köln/Cologne, 10 a.m.; Düsseldorf, 12.30 a.m.; Mainz, 11:11 a.m.; Aachen, 11:11 a.m.; Stuttgart, 12 a.m.; Frankfurt, Sunday, Feb. 19, 12:11 a.m.; Ramstein-Miesenbach, Westricher Fastnacht,Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2:11 p.m., with 50,000 spectators and KMC participation expected.

DAS DSCHUNGELBUCH MUSICAL (JUNGLE BOOK), FEB. 23 AND 24, 4 P.M.

FRUCHTHALLE, KAISERSLAUTERN

Turbulent jungle action centering around friends and overcoming limitations. In this energy packed musical, the jungle will come to life, when Mogli and his animal friends take younger and older visitors on an adventurous journey. Great family fun or inspiration for a school field trip. Tickets at: https://www.eventim. de or Tel. 0631 365-3450, kultur@kaiserslautern.de for group tickets.

by Gina Hutchins-Inman 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

After the busy holiday season and New Year’s celebrations, Germans tend to relax and spend quality time with family and friends on cold winter evenings. Card games, board games or quizzes are popular activities to stay snuggled up and warm. If you would like to join in the fun, check out this Germany Quiz and test your knowledge.

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”.

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! 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. NordrheinWestfalen 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

SCORE

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” every month and discover Germany on a “road trip’.

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. About how many Americans (military and civilians) reside in Germany? a. 100,000 b. 150,000 c. 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 years ago b. Romans 2,000 years ago c. Germans 4,000 years 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

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)

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

1. b. Deutschland, a and c are misspelled

ANSWER KEY:

THE ORIGINAL USA GOSPEL SINGERS & BAND, JAN. 25, 7.30 P.M.

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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW GERMANY?

UMZUG IM WESTSTRICH, FEB. 21

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64 Medical Detachment Veterinary Support Services conducts laboratory exercise

Story and photos by Pvt. Samuel Signor 21st Theater Sustainment Command

The 64th Medical Detachment Veterinary Support Services held a laboratory exercise on Rhine Ordnance Barracks from Dec. 13-15; where Soldiers were able to develop their skills and expand their knowledge in their work field.

LABEX events are held to not only benefit the Soldiers but also allow their supervisors to see what could be improved for the coming future.

“We are hoping to use this training to prepare us for our validation exercise in February,” said Staff Sgt. Ruth Barajas, 64th MDVSS food procurement laboratory team non-commissioned officer in charge. “We hope to validate not only personnel but all team equipment to move towards participation in global health engagements with other European countries.”

The event was conducted over three days with a new task each day. On the first day, the Soldiers went through chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear detection and decontamination. The second day, substance sample collection, lab submissions and sample plating was demonstrated and practiced. On the third and final day, Soldiers received their sample results and conducted a presentation to leaders.

“I hope they have gained a greater knowledge regarding proper laboratory practices, procedures and will be able to successfully apply them during real world events,” said Barajas.

Leaders want their Soldiers to succeed and gain more understanding of what it is they do when it’s time for their skills to be tested in real world events.

“They benefit from this because they are more prepared and more

confident to carry out their job responsibilities more independently, more competently and more professionally in my opinion,” said Sgt. Felicia Silva, 64th MDVSS FPLT team leader. “Because we’re always rotating and doing different missions, we don’t have time to think to ourselves and say, ‘Hey, are we really proficient at our job?’ So this type of training provides proficiency, efficiency, skill development, confidence and overall professionalism.”

The Soldiers see the benefit for themselves more than anything, from learning new techniques, to seeing things that they’ve never used before. There’s benefit for both leader and Soldier.

“We’re able to give the commanders of the unit the information they need because we have a field lab set up, it gives us the utility in the field to allow us to test samples and relay that informa-

tion to those commanders,” said Sgt. Deonte Collins, 64th MDVSS, team 5 NCO. “It gives us the opportunity to give them the knowledge on any situation with the food that they’re eating and any possibility of contamination if need be.”

There’s a lot of coordination that goes into these events. Leaders have to communicate with other units to coordinate the needs of the exercise and be able to receive the supplies needed for proper training.

“We had to go through the 512th Field Hospital to get certain equipment needed to get our generators hooked up, our heaters working, we had to work with the Training Aids Services Center in Kaiserslautern to get lab equipment as well,” said Silva. “We had to work with the dining facility here to make sure we were able to conduct our inspection and take live samples from their facility to be plated in our lab. As well as

CBRN personnel so they can give training on how to properly put on mission oriented protective posture gear and decontaminate food.”

Collins said that he hopes more events will be held in the near future because he can see the huge upside to it, not only for himself but for his fellow Soldiers.

“I think the training has been interesting with doing new things, from the CBRN and decontaminating food in our MOPP gear in a tactical portion, to the lab portion which will be more hands-on, so it’s two different dynamics from our job,” said Collins. “I think this will help the unit become more productive and allow us to get a lot more done in more time.”

The LABEX allows leaders to see the benefits that can be gained such as influencing other units to take notice and noticing Soldiers reactions from training events like this.

A U.S. Army Soldier belonging to the 64th Medical Detachment Veterinary Support Services decontaminates a meal ready to eat on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, Dec. 13, 2022. The 64th MDVSS held a laboratory exercise and conducted chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear detection and decontamination training on their first day.

A U.S. Army Soldier belonging to the 64th Medical Detachment Veterinary Support Services gets their mission oriented protective posture gear checked to see if they have any deficiencies on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, Dec. 13, 2022.

A U.S. Army Soldier belonging to the 64th Medical Detachment Veterinary Support Services puts food samples on a plate on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, Dec. 14, 2022. The 64th MDVSS held a laboratory exercise and conducted substance sample collection, lab submissions and sample plating as their exercise on the second day.

A U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ruth Barajas, 64th Medical Detachment Veterinary Support Services food procurement laboratory team noncommissioned officer in charge, teaches Soldiers how to fill out proper paperwork on contaminated food on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, Dec. 14, 2022.

Fun activities that improve child development

by Angela Cerrito for MilitaryInGermany.com

Did you know that simple, active play helps your child’s development? It’s true. In addition to basic fitness, active play improves concentration, coordination, learning, social skills and much more. Though your family may already have some favorite activities, see below for more ideas and how they help with development.

Play ball

It’s easy to see how a game of catch can improve hand-eye coordination. Ball play also helps with reasoning, balance and vision. It also accomplishes the difficult task of eccentric strengthening (strengthening with a controlled release rather than lifting) of large and small muscle groups.

Tips: Mix it up. Try balls of different sizes, textures and weights. Add a Frisbee or an American football into the mix. Rather than tossing back and forth, throw or kick to a target. Get sporty: Dribble a basketball with the hands or a soccer ball with the feet, swing the baseball bat or the hockey stick, even work in a

game of golf. Children of any age are welcome on the Rolling Hills Golf Course in Baumholder accom-

panied by a responsible adult. Club rentals are available for players as young as three; teens 16 and up can golf on their own. The Woodlawn Golf Course accepts children six and over with their parents. Skills mastered now will prepare your child for team sports later.

Many German communities have special trails and courses for bikes and pedestrians. While there are obvious strength and endurance benefits from bicycling, riding a bike can aid your child’s development in other areas too. Cyclists learn to navigate their communities and care for their equipment. Bicycling is a pre-driving skill as riders learn the rules of the road.

Tips: Look over a map and include your child in planning the route. As children gain experience, see if they can orient to home and other familiar landmarks to improve memory, perception and sense of direction. Being involved in bike maintenance and use of personal safety equipment teaches responsibility, safety, and selfawareness.

Take a hike

We live in an area rich with hiking trails of many lengths and diffi culty levels. In addition to the physical benefits, children learn about themselves and their surroundings when hiking. Because most hikes are low-impact, hiking can incorporate other interests like photography, nature, and history.

Tips: Challenge your child by incorporating side stepping, braiding, or walking backward on the trails. Performing these uncommon motions on uneven surfaces challenges not only coordination but proprioception (knowing where your body is in space) and vestibular (balance) skills. Incorporate learning into your hikes — study plants, weather, bugs, towns… the possibilities are endless. Add a challenge such as a kilometer goal or a certain number of castle ruins to explore. Check out the many barefoot walking trails in the area for warmer months. For older children, consider hiking longer and more challenging routes or even hut-tohut hiking in the Alps.

Fun and games

Laughter, logic and leadership go hand and hand with play. So, jump rope, hula hoop, or pass out the swim noodles and play tag. Overcome obstacles by designing your own obstacle course with everyday items. In addition to balancing, inclines and declines, add stepping on pillows or other soft surfaces to part of the course. This is another way to challenge balance, proprioception and vestibular senses. If the weather won’t cooperate, design an obstacle course inside.

Tips: Let children make-up games, explain the rules, and keep score. Have them design, plan, and build the obstacle courses (check for safety, of course.) Try an outdoor ropes course or go climbing and bouldering. The climbing wall at Outdoor Recreation in the KMCC Mall welcomes families and children as young as two-years old to climb, though they must be sixteen to belay (manage the ropes to support another climber.) Most of all, join in! Kids aren’t the only ones who benefit and learn from active play!

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DAF recognizes National Mentoring Month

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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

by Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

The Department of the Air Force will promote and cultivate a mentoring culture to show Airmen and Guardians how mentoring can help maximize their full potential in January following President Biden’s proclamation on Dec. 30, 2022. The theme this year is: “Love your mentoring journey.”

The DAF values mentorship as an enterprise imperative and is committed to increasing deliberate mentoring for Total Force Airmen and Guardians.

“Love your mentoring journey” means to enjoy the process it takes to form a mutually beneficial mentoring relationship and achieve desired goals. Every Airman and Guardian is unique, and their mentoring journey should be tailored to meet the needs of their specific journey.

Mentoring is a relationship in which knowledge and skills are shared between members in a way where everyone benefits. Often a more senior person is mentoring a junior person, but mentorship can happen between any two individuals. Mentoring will help Airmen and Guardians discover their strengths by achieving their full potential through a structured, trusting mentoring relationship.

As part of National Mentoring Month, the DAF will host a series of virtual, live events focused on

educating Airmen and Guardians on key aspects that influence their mentoring journey, the importance of mentoring, and how to register on the myVector Mentoring platform.

Below are the virtual events scheduled for National Mentoring Month:

• Jan. 23 at 7-9 p.m. EST: Crucial Conversation – Mentoring impact on Diversity and Inclusion (Facebook)

Crucial Conversation is a private social media page that often addresses tough conversation topics from a leadership perspective. They are hosting a virtual panel to discuss the impact that mentoring has on diversity and inclusion. As mentors, we must understand how to connect with and develop diverse Airmen and Guardians to help them reach their highest potential. As mentees, we must help our mentors understand our uniqueness so we can form a stronger mentoring relationship. Our force’s diversity is one of our most powerful weapons and mentoring is a key part of unlocking the potential of each Airman and Guardian from all walks of life as they embark on their mentoring journey.

• Jan. 31 at 11 a.m.-12 p.m. EST Civilian Leadership Development School

– Mentoring in Action (Zoom)

The Civilian Leadership Development School will host a Mentoring Workshop to help build a solid foundation of supervisory skills. Supervisors are often the first level of mentorship, and it is crucial for them to be equipped with the skills needed to help develop the mentoring relationship. Experience a Live Virtual Mentoring Workshop to improve employee performance planning, goals, and outcomes. Meeting ID: 161 366 9742 and Passcode: 690808

• Feb. 1 at 6 – 7 p.m., Us-Mentoring-Us (UMU) –“We Got Next” the Mentee Perspective (Facebook) UMU is a private Facebook page that has been influential in promoting the message of mentoring across the force. The page will be hosting an event where they dive into the mindset of mentees and find out their views on mentorship. Mentees must understand how to be accountable in their mentoring journey to help shape a mentoring relationship that allows them to achieve their life goals.

Additional information on mentoring can be found at https://www.af.mil/About-Us/ Mentoring/.

Service: Kapaun Annex, 7 p.m., Sat Unitarian Universalist Facebook.com/ KaiserslauternUnitarianUniversalistFellowship Service: Kapaun Chapel, 1:30 p.m., 2nd & 4th Sun Catholic Holy Family Catholic Community Facebook.com/RamsteinCatholicCommunity Daily Mass: North Chapel, 11:30 a.m., Tue-Fri Confessions: North Chapel, by appointment only Sunday Masses: North Chapel, 9 a.m. & 1 p.m., Sun

Knights of Columbus (K of C) Meeting: North Chapel, 6 p.m., 2nd Tue Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC) (except July & Aug)

Bible Study: North Chapel, 9 a.m., Tue Catholic Religious Education (RE) (except June, July & Aug)

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

Meeting: South Chapel, 6 p.m., Thu The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Early Morning Seminary/Scripture Study for High School aged students

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

Vogelweh School: Vogelweh Chapel, 6:30 a.m., Mon-Wed, Fri Episcopal

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

Jumu’ah Khutbah: South Chapel, 1 p.m., Fri

Potluck: South Chapel, 7 p.m., 1st & 3rd, Fri Jewish

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Shabbat: South Chapel, 6 p.m., Fri Sabbath Kiddush & Lunch: 1 p.m.; RSVP and request location by COB Wed*

(Children are dismissed during service to attend)

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

Facebook.com/VogelwehGospelService/

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

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

Traditional: South Chapel, 9:30 a.m., Sun

Facebook.com/ramsteinprotestanttraditionalservice Seventh-day Adventist

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

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

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

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

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

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

Protestant Youth of the Chapel (Middle & High School)

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

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

Grds 6-12: Vogelweh Chapel, TBA

Officer Christian Fellowship

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

Awana (Sep-May)

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

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

Rock Chapel (Bldg 8308)

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

Pulaski Chapel (Bldg 2869)

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

Catholic Services

Kaiserslautern Military Community

Daenner Chapel 11:30 a.m., Sun

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

Confessions: On request

Facebook: The Landstuhl and Daenner Catholic

Community

Baumholder

Rheinland Chapel 9 a.m., Sun

Rheinland Chapel 12 p.m., Tue-Thu Confession: On request

Facebook: The Rheinland Chapel Baumholder St. Michael’s Catholic Parish

Protestant Services

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

Facebook: Chapel Next at Daenner Kaserne

Traditional Protestant Service, LRMC Chapel 10:30 a.m., Sun Baumholder

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

Facebook: Baumholder Rock Chapel

Protestant Woman 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

Call 0176-18300850 for the local Baumholder Military Branch of the LDS church.

Club Beyond

Messianic

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

Contemporary North Chapel, 11 a.m., Sun

Facebook.com/ramsteincontemporaryservice (Deaf & Hard of Hearing Ministry ASL interpreter available)

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

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

KMC: kaiserslautern@clubbeyond.org

Baumholder: baumholder@clubbeyond.org

Ramstein: ramstein@clubbeyond.org

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by Gina Hutchins-Inman 86 Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Many members of the Kaiserslautern American Community, both active duty and family members have found temporary or permanent homes in the area. Some families may also be excited that new members see their first ray of light as a “Landstuhler” during their stay!

Since 1953 more than 55,000 babies of U.S. or German-American parents were born in Landstuhl. Primarily at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center or otherwise at Nardini Klinikum/St. Johannis Hospital. According to the Registry Office Landstuhl, there were 780 births in 2020, 761 in 2021 and 758 in 2022, averaging a little over two newborns per day.

Some of these children visited Department of Defense Education Activities schools, eventually moved to the U.S. with their parents or remained in country. Many of them later joined the Armed Forces themselves and returned on a tour back to their roots. Others remained in the U.S., pursued civilian lives and careers in politics, the medical field, scientific research, in the broadcasting and show business or as sports stars.

We would like to present a few people born in Landstuhl who eventually

A star is born in Landstuhl

became rather famous in their various fields. You may already be familiar with some of them, but take the opportunity to get to know a few more.

A virologist, an anthropologist and a politician

To start off, Jeffrey Taubenberger, a prominent virologist was born in 1961. Together with another scientist, he was the first to sequence the genome of the influenza virus which caused the 1918 pandemic called the Spanish Flu. This is a process of determining the entirety of the DNA sequence of an organism's genome at a single time.

Richard McElreath, born in 1973, became a Professor of Anthropology and is now the Director of Human Behavior, Ecology and Culture at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany.

On the other hand, David Cheston Rouzer, born in 1972, pursued a career in politics and since January 2015 he has represented the State of North Carolina as a Republican.

Life is a ballgame

Some sports heroes may be better known, such as Rob Awalt, born in 1964. He was a tight end American football player for the National Football League for seven years and then drafted to the Phoenix Cardinals.

In 1990 he switched to the Dallas Cowboys, then to the Buffalo Bills and played in the Super Bowls in the years 1992 and 1993.

Reggie Williams is another wellknown American football player born in 1983. He played wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the National Football League. He had his best professional season in 2007 with 38 catches for 629 yards and 11 touchdowns. In addition to his sports career, he majored in psychology.

Shawn Bradley, born in 1972 as son of a U.S. soldier and German mother, became a prominent basketball player. From 1993 to 2005 he played in 875 games in the National Basketball Association, mainly for the Dallas Mavericks. At a height of 2.29 m (7.5 ft) he is one of the tallest players ever and finally ended his sports career after an accident in 2021.

Josh Wicks, born in 1983, began his soccer career with the Vancouver Whitecaps in the United Soccer League First Division. He then switched to the Portland Timbers. In later years he played in several soccer teams in Finland, Sweden and Iceland, leading the teams to various championships.

The youngest sports star was born in 1991. Aaron Samuel Altherr, was born as the son of an American activeduty mother and a German father,

who was a soccer player. Although he had a talent for both soccer and basketball, he opted for baseball in his late high school years. He then played on various U.S. teams and due to his country of origin, Altherr was qualified to successfully compete in the German National Baseball Team in the year 2013.

Landstuhl rocks

On another key, Rob Kelly Thomas was born in 1972. At the age of 13 he decided to become a rock star and visited his first Genesis concert during the “Invisible Touch Tour.” He was the lead singer of the rock band Match Box Twenty. His first success as a solo artist was in 1999 with the single “Smooth” in conjunction with Santana, which made it to first place in the U.S. billboard charts. In 2001 he was entered into the South Carolina Music and Entertainment Award Hall of Fame as the youngest artist ever.

There is no business like show business

Heather De Lisle, born in 1976, is the daughter of American Armed Forces Network DJ Rik De Lisle, and mainly grew up in West Berlin. Her first public moderation was at AFN Berlin at the age of 15 and she was first on television at the age of 18. When AFN Berlin closed in 1995 she

worked for “Deutsche Welle” and since the year 2000 she has been a foreign correspondent for ABC News radio New York reporting from Berlin. She also featured in numerous German political talk shows.

The television series “Roots” in the late 1970s and several Star Trek series and movies awarded fame to Le Var Burton, born as Levardis Robert Burton in 1957, as the last of our celebrities. Burton is not only a famous actor, but was also host to the PBS Kids educational televion series called “Reading Rainbow“ for more than 23 years (1983 – 2006). Older readers may recall his role as “Kunta Kinte“ in the series “Roots“ in which he played a slave in the southern states in the 1860’s. Younger folks may better know him as Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987 – 1994) and various other movies.

Landstuhl may well bring about further celebrities and famous people in the future, but in any case every child born in Landstuhl is definitely a genuine shining star for the parents, siblings and friends of the newborn.

Be sure to take the appropriate steps to register your newborn child properly to avoid hassles when applying for a passport. For details, see below.

An addition to the Family — birth registry in Landstuhl

Courtesy of Registry Office Landstuhl

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

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

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

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

Contact data at the Registry Office Landstuhl:

• Tel. 06371/83-123 Herr Marnet

• Tel. 06371/83-223 Frau Herbst

• Tel. 06371/83-422 Frau Thum

• Tel. 06371/83-429 Frau Grün

• Tel. 06371/83-121 Frau Gmeinwieser

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

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

• Verbandsgemeindeverwaltung Landstuhl (General administration, traffic tickets)

Kaiserstraße 49 66849 Landstuhl Tel. 06371/83-0

• Standesamt Landstuhl (Registry Office) Kirchenstraße 41 66949 Landstuhl Tel. 06371/83-123, 83-422, 83-121, 83-223, 83-429

• Verbandsgemeindewerke (City Works –water/waste water, gas, meter readings, final bill) Bahnstraße 80 66849 Landstuhl Tel. 06371/83-0

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LRMC Employee recognized with Star Award

by John Ciccarelli Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

Arimiyao Yacoubou, a Logistics Supply Systems Analyst at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, was recently recognized by the Defense Health Agency for transitioning LRMC and Army Health Clinics from Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support to a single, web-based application.

According to the DHA, while DMLSS has provided excellent medical logistics support for the past 20 years, a technical refresh was needed to improve the user experience and ensure system availability.

Yacoubou, who has worked at LRMC for more than a dozen years, was responsible for the transition of seven geographically separated sites, to the “Amazon-like” LogiCole, which is slated to fully

replace DMLSS operations by 2024.

“I establish and approve user accounts, conduct initial and sustainment DMLSS and LogiCole training for LRMC Medical Treatment Facility personnel in Germany, Italy, and Belgium to ensure continuity of operations and compliance with DHA policies and procedures,” said Yacoubou, a German National and native of the West African nation, Togo. “The LogiCole program is more user friendly and will streamline processes for customers.”

Since arriving to Germany in 1995, Yacoubou has worked in various positions for the U.S. in Europe, including the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe and the now defunct, U.S. Army Hospital in Heidelberg. His experience managing the logistical demands of the

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U.S. Army’s medical operations in Europe, spans for years and across technologies, including theater-wide applications, and local accounts.

“Mr. Yacoubou stepped up to learn and complete the necessary requirements for the new DHA Medical Logistics Logicole Program. As a systems access manager for LRMC he is building a local platform to get local users on board with the New Equipment Request process,” said Sgt. Maj. Christine Collins, senior enlisted leader at DHA, medical logistics. “Additionally, as the DMLSS systems admin, he has worked with multiple locations to make sure that the recent DMLSS upgrade was completed properly and keep locations like Vicenza, Shape and various other MTFs supported by Landstuhl without unnecessary delays to their medical logistics support.”

Arimiyao Yacoubou, a Logistics Supply Systems Analyst at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, was recently recognized by the Defense Health Agency for transitioning LRMC and Army Health Clinics from Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support to a single, web-based application.

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2015 Lexus ES350 3.5L V6, Sedan / Saloon, $24,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, contact@patri ot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2015 Toyota 4 Runner Limited 4WD, SUV, $31,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2015 Toyota 4Runner Limited, SUV, Rear, 5-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $29,999 (6198). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2015 Toyota Tacoma V6 4x4, Pickup, Rear, 5-Speed Automatic, $26,999 (6181). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ram stein@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2016 Audi A6 Premium Plus AWD 2.0L I4 Turbo S-Line, Sedan / Saloon, $27,995. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-7840109, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2016 Audi Q3 Prestige AWD 2.0L I4 Turbo, SUV, $22,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, contact@patri ot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2016 BMW 316d Sportswagon automatic, Wagon, $16,399. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Spangdahlem II, 1A Im Kreuzgarten, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2016 Ford Explorer LTD FWD, SUV, $25,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2016 Ford Explorer Platinum AWD Third Row, SUV, AWD/4WD, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $32,399 (6099). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2016 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4WD, SUV, $22,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Spangdahlem II, 1A Im Kreuzgarten, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, con tact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2016 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4WD, SUV, $26,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD, SUV, $24,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, contact@patriotautos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2016 VW Golf 2-door 2.0TDI ALLSTAR, Sports Hatch, $17,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, con tact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI automatic, Sports Hatch, $19,399. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, 0151-1580-6354, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 BMW 230i 2.0L I4 Turbo, Coupe, $28,995. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 BMW 320i xDrive, Sedan / Saloon, $25,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Vilseck, 2 Kuermreuther Str., Vilseck, 92249 Germany, 0151-6449-4814, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2016 Honda CRV EX-L, SUV, $23,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-7840109, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2016 Honda HR-V EX, Wagon, Front, 7Speed Shiftable CVT, $20,799 (6227). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslau tern@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2016 Jeep

4x4 EU Specs, $29,999 (6203). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara, SUV, $32,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 BMW 330i Sport Line 2.0L I4 Turbo, Sedan / Saloon, $25,495. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, 0151-1580-6354, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2016 Mazda CX-5 INTENSE DIESEL AWD, SUV, $21,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 2.0L I4 Turbo, Sedan / Saloon, $23,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@ patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2016 Mini Cooper Wagen 4D S 2.0L I4 Turbo, Sedan / Saloon, $22,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, 0151-1580-6354, contact@patri ot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Chysler Pacifica Touring L, Minivan, $21,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, 01511580-6354, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2015 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4x4, SUV, Rear, 9-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $21,799 (6197). The Used Car GuysSpangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Lexus NX 200t F Sport, SUV, $32,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Vilseck, 2 Kuermreuther Str., Vilseck, 92249 Germany, 0151-6449-4814, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Mazda 6 Sportswagon 2.2d Skyactive automatic, Wagon, $16,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2016 Kia Ceed Platinum Edition 1.6 automatic, Sports Hatch, $15,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Spangdahlem II, 1A Im Kreuzgarten, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2017 Mazda CX-3 Skyactive-D AWD HeadUp display, SUV, $17,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 AWD 2.0L I4 Turbo, SUV, $30,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, con tact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S 4Motion, Wagon, AWD/4WD, 6-Speed Double Clutch, $24,499 (6012). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Audi A3 Premium Quattro, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $28,995 (US3486). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 1 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49(0)631 3679 3979, info@ram steinusedcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Audi A5 Prestige Sportback Quattro, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $33,995 (US-3485). Ramstein Used CarsKaiserslautern, 1 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49(0)631 3679 3979, info@ramsteinusedcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 BMW 318d Sportswagon automatic, Wagon, $19,899. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Vilseck, 2 Kuermreuther Str., Vilseck, 92249 Germany, 0151-64494814, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 BMW 330xi AWD 2.0L I4 Turbo, Sedan / Saloon, $29,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, 0151-1580-6354, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 BMW 330xi AWD 2.0L I4 Turbo, Sedan / Saloon, $30,995. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@patri ot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 BMW X1 xDrive28i AWD, SUV, AWD/ 4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $27,699 (6262). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Ford Explorer XLT, SUV, Front, 6Speed Shiftable Automatic, $28,999 (6166). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Honda CR-V EX FWD, SUV, $28,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371598 15 20, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMG, SUV, Gas, Automatic, $42,995 (US-3488). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 1 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49(0)631 3679 3979, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SE AWD, SUV, $20,699. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD V6, SUV, $27,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@patri ot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Toyota RAV4 LE 2.5L I4, SUV, $23,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Spangdahlem II, 1A Im Kreuzgarten, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, con tact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Toyota Sienna XLE 8 passenger, Minivan, $33,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Audi Q3 2.0T quattro Premium Plus (AWD), SUV, AWD/4WD, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $33,999 (6049). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Audi Q3 Premium Plus Quattro, SUV, $30,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, 01511580-6354, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Dodge Challenger R/T Scatpack, Coupe, Gas, Manual, $34,995 (S-3850). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 1 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49(0)631 3679 3979, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Dodge Durango GT AWD 3rd Row, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $35,999 (6042). The Used Car GuysKaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Dodge DURANGO SXT ANODIZED PLATINUM AWD, SUV, $33,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@ patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Hyundai i30 Sportswagon automatic, Wagon, $15,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Spangdahlem II, 1A Im Kreuzgarten, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Subaru Outback Premium AWD, Wagon, AWD/4WD, 6-Speed Shiftable CVT, $24,999 (6237). The Used Car GuysRamstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, RamsteinMiesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Volkswagen Jetta S Sedan, Sedan / Saloon, $19,749. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, 0151-1580-6354, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Mercedes C250d 4Motion AMG Line, Sedan / Saloon, $33,899. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL, SUV, $28,995. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Spangdahlem II, 1A Im Kreuzgarten, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, con tact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4,

Hatch, $29,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, 0151-1580-6354, contact@patriot-au tos.net.

2018 Volvo S60 T5 Inscription Platinum

2.0L I4 Turbo, Sedan / Saloon, $27,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Spangdahlem II, 1A Im Kreuzgarten, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 VW Golf Sportswagon TDI SOUND automatic, Wagon, $16,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Chevrolet Equinox LT, SUV, Front, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $27,999 (5876). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kai serslautern@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Dodge Charger SXT, Sedan / Saloon, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $29,997 (5927). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Ford Ranger XL 4x4, Pickup, Rear, 10-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $35,999 (6193). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Subaru Crosstrek Premium AWD, Wagon, AWD/4WD, 7-Speed Shiftable CVT, $28,899 (6046). The Used Car GuysSpangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Ford Escape S, SUV, $25,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-7840109, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Ford Escape SEL AWD 1.5L I3 Turbo, SUV, $29,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Audi A4 Premium Plus Quattro, Sedan / Saloon, $37,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@patri ot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Audi A4 Quattro Premium Plus AWD, Sedan / Saloon, AWD/4WD, 7-Speed Double Clutch, $34,499 (6088). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Audi S4 Premium Plus AWD 3.0L V6 Turbo, Sedan / Saloon, $46,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-784-0109, contact@ patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive, Sedan / Saloon, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission, $37,199 (6037). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kai serslautern@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Chevrolet Equinox LS, SUV, Front, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $25,999 (5897). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@used carguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Ford Ecosport SES AWD, SUV, $22,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, contact@patriotautos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Ford Escape S, SUV, Front, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $25,999 (5737). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Ford Escape SEL EcoBoost, SUV, $23,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, contact@patriotautos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE, Sedan / Saloon, Front, CVT, $24,297 (5530). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4, SUV, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $36,493 (5524). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Hyundai SANTA FE Ultimate AWD, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $33,999 (6116). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 BMW 430i Gran Coupe M-Sport xDrive, Coupe, $41,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371-598 15 20, con tact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 BMW X1 xDrive 28i, SUV, $34,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, Nik: +49 (0)170-7840109, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 BMW x1 xDrive, SUV, $34,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, 0151-1580-6354, con tact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Ford Escape SEL, SUV, Front, 8Speed Shiftable Automatic, $26,225 (S5445). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Ford Fusion SEL, Sedan / Saloon, Front, $24,993 (S5321). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Hyundai ELANTRA SEL, Sedan / Saloon, Front, CVT, $21,499 (5739). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2019 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD, SUV, $29,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Spangdahlem II, 1A Im Kreuzgarten, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, con tact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 BMW X1 xDrive28i, SUV, $31,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbHSpangdahlem II, 1A Im Kreuzgarten, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, contact@ patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 BMW X2 xDrive28i, Crossover, Gas, Automatic, $34,995 (US-3489). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 1 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49(0)631 3679 3979,

2020 Kia Sorento LX V6 7 Seats, SUV, Front, $26,993 (S5095). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Kia Sportage LX AWD, SUV, AWD/ 4WD, $23,493 (S5093). The Used Car GuysKaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Kia Sportage LX FWD, SUV, $24,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, 01511580-6354, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Kia Sportage S AWD, SUV, AWD/ 4WD, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $29,399 (6038). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Chevrolet Malibu LT, Sedan / Saloon, Front, CVT, $26,999 (5539). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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Why less sunlight in wintertime can put you at risk of depression

by Janet A. Aker Medical Health System Communications

During winter months at Fort Wainwright in Alaska, the sun comes up around 10 a.m. and sets a little bit before 3 p.m. Along with the frigid weather, the extended darkness creates an increased risk of depression and other mental health problems.

That’s why at installations like Fort Wainwright, military officials are acutely aware of the risks of Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, which is the medical term for a seasonally triggered change in behavior that can affect anyone but especially at higher latitudes where the days are shortest.

SAD can be hard to recognize because its onset is as slow as the changing seasons.

“One of the most challenging things about identifying Seasonal Affective Disorder is that the onset can be very subtle,” said Army Capt. Julie Dederer, a psychologist at Bassett Army Community Hospital at Fort Wainwright near Fairbanks, Alaska.

“This can cause delays in patients identifying that something is wrong, and in accurately identifying it for treatment once the patient does seek treatment for it.”

The problem becomes most acute around this time of year, near the winter solstice, or the northern hemisphere’s shortest day of the year, which usually falls on Dec. 21.

Anyone can be affected each year regardless of latitude.

“SAD can occur regardless of geographic location, especially if people have a history of mental health issues or depression,” said U.S. Public Health Service Officer Lt. Hana Kim, the assistant department head of the outpatient behavioral health department at the Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command in Jacksonville, Florida.

There is a relatively high rate of reoccurrence “in that individuals who experience an episode of SAD are significantly more likely to experience another episode the next year,” Dederer said. The good news is that this “provides an opportunity for preventive measures.”

At Fort Wainwright, soldiers can borrow light boxes, which provide broad-spectrum light that mimics daylight. Light boxes are best used in the morning, Kim said.

“For mild to moderate SAD, light box therapy is the first line of therapy,” she said. For more severe cases, antidepressant medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, known as SSRIs, might be prescribed.

Lifestyle changes can help

A good deal of treatment for SAD involves behavioral and lifestyle changes.

There are other contributing factors to SAD and its severity, which can include reduced physi-

cal activity, poor diet, social isolation, and spending less time on enjoyable activities, Dederer said.

To address some of these issues, she recommends:

• Low-fat diets

• Reduced carbohydrates

• Reduced refined sugars

Dederer also suggested lifestyle changes, including:

• Finding new hobbies to stay active in the winter

• Making deliberate efforts to go outside during the daytime

• Opening blinds to increase sun exposure

• Socializing more with family and friends

Additionally, she suggested getting your vitamin D levels checked during the winter. Low vitamin D is a possible medical factor with SAD, although there is no conclusive scientific evidence to support that. Fort Wainwright provides free vitamin D supplements on-post.

Kim emphasized as important “good sleep hygiene — going to bed at the same time every night, no naps, and no caffeine in the afternoon.”

Additionally, she suggested adopting a “generally healthy lifestyle and exercising, which releases good endorphins in the brain and can help counteract any

weight gain caused by overeating, and limiting excess alcohol.”

SAD Education

At Wainwright, the potential for SAD is addressed immediately upon a service member’s arrival, regardless of the time of year.

Wainwright has an outreach component, where behavioral health staff brief every soldier within their first week on base. They discuss challenges in Alaska’s climate and environment, signs of SAD and resources for addressing the condition.

“The hope is that the brief gives soldiers the information to encourage them to be proactive in identifying and preventing SAD symptoms,” Dederer said.

If SAD symptoms are identified in a soldier, the behavioral staff at Bassett “assess the extent to which symptoms might be seasonally driven” and recommend a treatment plan, she added.

SAD and social isolation

“Beware of the challenges in comparing your own needs to those of the people around you,” Dederer said.

“In winter, many people socialize less, which means they interact with their friends less often,” she said.

For instance, “They may believe they are the only one struggling with the ‘winter blues’ and are reluctant to seek help due to stigma. Or they think everyone is experiencing the same thing and there is no reason or benefit to seeking help. Both comparisons can be harmful in preventing someone from seeking help to address their symptoms,” Dederer cautioned.

“The upside is that these interventions are easy to do on your own and accessible to pretty much anyone,” Dederer said.

“The downside however is that the nature of SAD is cyclical — those with SAD have lower energy because of the reduced sunlight exposure, so they spend less time doing activities such as exercising and socializing with friends, and the withdrawal from these activities increases feelings of fatigue and depression, making it harder to put the lifestyle changes in place.”

“The most important thing is to not take it lightly,” Kim said. “Don’t chalk it up to winter blues, especially if you feel this way for more than two weeks.” Since SAD is a subtype of depression, it can lead to more severe depression and suicidal ideation.

“There are good treatment options for SAD, so reach out.”

A paratrooper assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, walks to a parachute collection point after conducting an airborne operation on Malemute drop zone at Joint Base ElmendorfRichardson, Alaska. Photo by Justin Connaher

sleep in the toasty cocoon of your blanket.

But you’re not a grizzly bear, and your body craves movement, even through the winter months. Here are seven ways you can stay active while you wait for the spring thaw. (All calorie counts calculated for a 150pound person and are approximate.)

1. Shoveling snow

Take advantage of the next blizzard by leaving your snow thrower in the basement and grabbing your shovel for a little goodold-fashioned winter workout.

Shoveling snow burns upwards of 400 calories an hour, depending on how much you weigh and how hard you’re working. That’s nothing to shake a snowflake at!

2. Ice skating

Grab some friends or your family, bundle up in scarves, mittens, and hats, and hit the local ice skating rink. In a rink or on a pond — make sure that ice is thick, now — ice skating burns 390 calories an hour.

3. Cross country skiing

The world looks different when it’s covered in snow. See for yourself when you rent some cross country skis and poles. Dress in layers, starting with sweat-wicking fabrics close to your skin and layering warm wool or technical fabrics on top for ultimate warmth

and comfort, but be sure you can move.

Cross country skiing is one of the most intense winter workouts. Even at a slow pace, you’ll burn 500 calories an hour. Phew!

4. Mall walking

If mall walking conjures up images of retired folks walking a fast heel-toe glide in sensible footwear, think again. The next time you’re snowbound, it’s too cold to play outside, and your house full of kids are practicing their outdoor voices, mall walking could save your sanity.

Strap the smallest kids in a stroller and hit the mallways. Many malls have mallwalking programs and open for walkers before the stores are open.

5. Roller skating

Indoor roller skating rinks have been around for decades…and it’s been decades since many of us have been back to one! But when you want to have fun and get moving without bundling up for the cold, a roller skating rink is a great option for the whole family and won’t break the bank.

6. Chopping firewood

Oh, the rustic beauty of it: wind blowing the snow off the trees, the silence as nature sleeps — and the occasional chop, chop of your hatchet as you cut wood for the fire, your breath puffing up in the cold.

Chopping firewood burns almost 300 calories an hour.

7. Snowshoeing

Want to go (almost literally) anywhere you feel like in the forest? Buy or rent a pair of snowshoes and forge your own trails. Snowshoeing is one of the best ways to feel like winter is fun, especially when you’re coasting lightly across the top of deep snow. As a bonus, it’s an excellent way to keep your physical and mental spirits up. Even on an easy tromp, snowshoeing burns around 400 calories per hour.

With all these ways to stay active, there’s no reason to hibernate with the bears this winter. Keep it up and you’ll emerge in the spring feeling and looking great!

Photo by Elena Anna_Kuzmina/Shutterstock.com

Valentine Bazaar

RECURRING EVENTS

“Resiliency through Art”

The Baumholder Arts and Crafts Center, Bldg. 8104 on Smith Barracks, has a “Resiliency through Art” program every Monday at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The next one is Monday, Jan. 9. Cost is $5. Each session is about 1.5 hours. Art is a wonderful creative outlet for expression and can provide a great relief for anyone. For more information, call 5312895 or 0611-143-531-2895, or email usarmy.rheinland-pfalz. id-europe.mbx.dfmwr-arts-andcrafts@army.mil.

Health and Wellness Coaching

Yoga and Massage Studio now offers health and wellness coaching with a board-certified Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician. The 45-minute sessions begin in January and end in May and will be held Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. For cost and more information, visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

Trivia Night at Armstrong’s Club

The Armstrong’s Club is hosting Trivia Night every fourth Wednesday of the month. The next one is Jan. 25. Trivia Night will start a 7 p.m. Winners will receive a mystery prize. Must be 18 and older to enter. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, call the Armstrong’s Club at 541-9115 or 0611-143-541-9114/15, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Build Legos at the Baumholder Library

The Baumholder “Iron Works” Library welcomes Lego builders of all ages to learn, challenge and create Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. Building with LEGOs presents several challenges that call upon children’s creativity, persistence, and social skills. Additionally, problem solving, critical thinking and engineering skills all come into play as children enjoy building with LEGO bricks. For more information, call 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

The Valentine Bazaar is a shopper’s paradise for all your shopping needs. Join Family & MWR for the Valentine Bazaar from Friday, Feb. 10 to Sunday, Feb. 12 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 Euros, debit and credit cards accepted. Open to U.S. ID cardholders only. Strollers are welcome. For details, check out kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

AFE Brings the Rush: Pro Blitz Kaiserslautern

p.m. Cost is $250, plus membership dues. Open to all hunters ages 18 and older, who are U.S. citizens/I.D. cardholders. Limited spaces available. Course participants earn a life-long hunting certification, which is valid throughout Europe. All classes are mandatory. For more information and to register, call 531-3401/02 or 0611143-531-3401/02 or visit baumholder. armymwr.com.

Double Feature Night at the Landstuhl Library

Join the Landstuhl Library for Double Feature Night (game and movie night) every Thursday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. to play board or table-top roleplaying games, put together a puzzle, and/or watch a movie. The next one is Thursday, Jan. 26, Snacks will be provided. This event is free and open to anyone with post access. For more information, call the Landstuhl Library at 486-7322 or 06371-867322, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Stupid Cupid! Anti-Valentine’s Day Bash

and to register, visit Parent Central Services, Room 123 in Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, or call 541-9065/67 or 0611-143-541-9065/67, or visit https:// webtrac.mwr.army.mil or kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities

Participants practice techniques to increase self-compassion at work and everyday life at the Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities Workshop held Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Yoga and Massage Studio, Bldg. 2899 on Pulaski Barracks. Cost is $50. Purchase tickets in advance at Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 2905 on Pulaski Barracks. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. For more information, visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Community Club, Bldg. 3780 on Landstuhl Post. This event is free. There will be door prizes, and sweet treats. For more information, visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

Palentine’s Day Brunch

Join the Baumholder Library for Palentine’s Day Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rolling Hills Golf Course Club House, Bldg. 8888 on Wetzel Kaserne. Come dressed as your favorite buddy characters, for example, Batman and Robin, The Three Amigos, and Frodo and Sam from Lord of the Rings, and win a prize. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Valentine’s Day Balloon Bouquet Delivery

The Armed Forces Entertainment, and Family and MWR present AFE Pro Blitz Kaiserslautern. Meet and greet NFL players and cheerleaders Feb. 11 at the Landstuhl Community Club, Bldg. 370 on Landstuhl Post. This is a free event. Doors open at 5 p.m. Show is at 6 p.m. and followed by a meet and greet. Reservations are not required. It’s a first-come, firstserved event. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Youth Sports Spring Registration Registration for spring youth sports opens Feb. 1 to 28 or when teams are full. Cost is $65. A Health Assessment/ Sports Physical must be on file and good through June 15, 2023, at time of registration. For more information or to register, call Parent Central Services, Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, at 541-9065/9066/9067 or 0611-143-5419065/9066/9067. To find out what sports are offered, age groups and location, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Spring Hunting Course at Pulaski Barracks

Hunt and own firearms in Germany by taking the Spring Hunting Course from Feb. 8 to April 22 in Bldg. 8167 on Pulaski Barracks. Those interested can register with ODR up to the first day of class, Feb. 8, or when slots are full. Limited spaces available. Classes are in English and are held Wednesday and Thursday from 6 to 9

If you are tired of all the Valentine’s Day stuff, wear your best black attire and come to the Baumholder Warrior Zone Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. for the “Stupid Cupid!” Anti-Valentine’s Day party. This event is free and open to U.S. ID Card holders and their guests, 18 and older. For more information, call the Warrior Zone at 531-2837 or 0611-143-531-2837 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Watch the “Big Game” at the Sembach Warrior Zone

The Sembach Warrior Zone is showing the “Big Game” for patrons 18 and older Feb. 12 starting at 10 p.m. in the Presidential Room, in the Sembach Community Center, Bldg. 250 on Sembach Kaserne. This event is free. The game will be telecast throughout the facility on multiple BIG screens. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Tamer Kattan Comedy Show

The first comedy show of 2023 is the Tamer Kattan Comedy Show Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2200 on Vogelweh. Tamer Kattan is a powerhouse of a headliner who honed his skills in Los Angeles, New York City and London. KMC local and internationally renowned comedian, Shanda “Dizzy” Misse, “Dizzy the Host,” will host the show, which also features Detroit Comedian Miky Burch. Cost is $10 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 489-7261 or 0631-536-7261, or visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

SKIES Classical Ballet

The SKIES Unlimited Program is offering Classical Ballet dance classes for ages 7 to 18 at SKIES Academy, Bldg. 3819 on Landstuhl Post. For more information

The popular annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover starts with children dropping off their furry friends Thursday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Landstuhl Library, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post. After listening to a bedtime story, children will tuck them in for a library sleepover and pick them up the next day, Jan. 27 from noon to 4 p.m. Find out more about what happens during the sleepover by calling the Landstuhl Library at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322 or visiting kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Arcadia Performances

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage presents Arcadia Feb. 3 to 5, and Feb. 10 to 12 at the main stage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. Shows are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Arcadia moves back and forth between 1809 and the present at the elegant estate owned by the Coverly family.

For more information, call 5419129 or 0611-143-541-9129 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

“Big Game” Party at the Baumholder Warrior Zone

The Baumholder Warrior Zone hosts a “Big Game” Party Feb. 12 at 9 p.m. at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. There will be live streaming of the 2023 Super Bowl on a large projector. Snacks and pizza will be offered during the showing. This event is open to U.S. ID Card holders and their guests, 18 and older. For more information, call the Warrior Zone at 531-2837 or 0611-143-531-2837 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Watch the “Big Game” at the Landstuhl Community Club

The Landstuhl Community Club is extending their hours to show the “Big Game” for patrons 18 and older Feb. 12 starting at 10 p.m. in the Landstuhl

Surprise your loved ones with a Valentine’s Day Balloon Bouquet. Baumholder Arts and Crafts Center is offering Balloon Bouquets pickup and delivery services on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Customers can place orders starting Feb. 2. Order forms with delivery prices listed and the Valentine Balloon Catalog can be found at baumholder.armymwr.com. For assistance and additional questions, call the center at 531-2985 or 0611-142-531-2895.

Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Armstrong’s Club

Enjoy a candlelit Valentine’s Day Dinner with “live” piano music Feb. 14 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. This is a dinein only event. Cost is $70 per couple when purchased in advance through WEBTRAC. To find the registration link, menu and more information, visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

Baumholder January to March Trip Schedule Available

Find the Baumholder Outdoor Recreation travel schedule for January to March under the “Calendar” section of baumholder. armymwr.com. Trips are subject to change and availability of posting on website calendar. For questions, please call the Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at 5313401 or 0611-143-531-3401.

Due to host nation regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community events may be cancelled or postponed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend a community event.

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MYSTERY/DRAMA

Missing (2023)

When her mother disappears while on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend, June’s search for answers is hindered by international red tape. Stuck thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, June creatively uses all the latest technology at her fingertips to try and find her before it’s too late. However, as she digs ever deeper, her digital sleuthing soon raises more questions than answers.

HORROR/SCI-FI

M3gan (2023)

M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a lifelike doll that’s programmed to be a child’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally. Designed by Gemma, a brilliant roboticist, M3GAN can listen, watch and learn as it plays the role of friend and teacher, playmate and protector. When Gemma becomes the unexpected caretaker of her 8-year-old niece, she decides to give the girl a M3GAN prototype, a decision that leads to unimaginable consequences.

SCI-FI/ACTION

Avatar: The Way of Water

(2022)

Jake Sully and Ney’tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together. However, they must leave their home and explore the regions of Pandora. When an ancient threat resurfaces, Jake must fight a difficult war against the humans.

TODAY

Missing (PG-13) 1530

A Man Called Otto (PG-13) 1530 Plane (R) 1845

House Party (R) 1815

M3gan (PG-13) 1915

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG) 1515

Avatar: The Way of Water (PG-13) 1500, 1800

SATURDAY JANUARY 21

Missing (PG-13) 1400, 1915

A Man Called Otto (PG-13) 1100, 1615

Plane (R) 1645

House Party (R) 1345, 1915

M3gan (PG-13) 1115, 1945

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG) 1100, 1515, 1715

Avatar: The Way of Water (PG-13) 1115, 1330, 1745

SUNDAY JANUARY 22

Missing (PG-13) 1400, 1915

A Man Called Otto (PG-13) 1100, 1615

Plane (R) 1645

House Party (R) 1345, 1915

M3gan (PG-13) 1115, 1945

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG) 1100, 1515, 1715

Avatar: The Way of Water (PG-13) 1115, 1330, 1745

MONDAY JANUARY 23

CLOSED

TUESDAY JANUARY 24

CLOSED

COMEDY

A Man Called Otto (2022)

When a lively young family moves in next door, grumpy widower Otto Anderson meets his match in a quick-witted, pregnant woman named Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25

CLOSED

THURSDAY JANUARY 26

House Party (R) 1900

M3gan (PG-13) 1845

I Wanna Dance with Somebody (PG-13) 1815

Avatar: The Way of Water (PG-13) 1800

Poster by Universal Pictures

Cast: Allison Williams, Jenna Davis, Violet McGraw

Director: Gerard Johnstone

Poster by 20th Century Studios

Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver Director: James Cameron

Cast: Storm Reid, Nia Long, Joaquim de Almeida

Director: Nick Johnson, Will Merrick

Screenshots and poster by Sony Pictures Releasing

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Poster by Sony Pictures Releasing

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