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Ramstein impresses CINC IEA inspectors Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Members from the Commanderin-Chief’s Installation Excellence selection board visited Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12 and 13.

The distinguished visitors observed units across Ramstein to assess how well the base achieved Department of Defense objectives throughout 2021.

Units across Ramstein shared briefings and demonstrations to showcase the base’s installation security, force development, mission support, quality of life and unit morale, environmental stewardship, health, safety, communications, innovation projects, and public relations to a panel of five judges.

“We escorted and showed off what Ramstein has done for the past year and why we deserve the excellence award for our installation,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Anthony, 86th Communications See CINC INSPECTION, Page 2

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kelly Collier (left), 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, gives Col. Gregory S. Beaulieu (right), 633rd Air Base Wing commander, a tour of the Airframe and Powerplant classroom at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12. The 86 AMXS has been working to set up an A&P certification program at Ramstein over the past year and after completing the course, Airmen who obtain the A&P license will show that the person has the knowledge and skillset to inspect, maintain and repair an aircraft.

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Page 2 CINC INSPECTION from Page 1 Squadron network operations noncommissioned officer in charge. “It shows how we perform the mission, sometimes with lack of resources and undermanning, and complete day-to-day operations and maximum capacity.”

During the visit, there were five teams with one judge and a few escorts per team. Each team had a category of areas to focus on such as education or readiness.

“They were here to look at how we as a team uphold each of those [objectives] and how we work together to make Ramstein the best installation,” said Col. Elizabeth Hanson, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing vice commander. “They looked at everything the installation does from the 86th [Airlift Wing], to the [521] AMOW,

to the 435th [Air Expeditionary Wing], and everything in between with all the connections and partnerships that they have.”

The CINC award winner will receive a $1.25y million prize, a commemorative trophy, flag and a letter from the president.

As one out of two finalists, Ramstein will receive a cash prize to improve quality of life across the base. Fairchild Air Force Base is the other finalist competing for the award.

“Chief Kelley and I couldn’t be prouder of the entire wing and the Kaiserslautern Military Community who helped Ramstein become a finalist once again,” said U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander.

The results of the CINC Installation Excellence award will be released late March.

January 21, 2022 (Left) U.S. Air Force Col. Mike Zuhlsdorf, 11th Wing commander, puts on fireprotection gear during a fire station demonstration at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12. Members from the Commanderin-Chief’s Installation Excellence selection board visited Ramstein to inspect different units around the base and how the base as a whole uses teamwork to complete the mission.

(Right) U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson (left), 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Col. Mike Zuhlsdorf (right), 11th Wing commander, put on fire-protection gear at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12. Airmen assigned to the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron showcased the fire station’s capabilities during a demonstration.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stephen Beauford (left), 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services driver operator, teaches Col. Mike Zuhlsdorf (right), 11th Wing commander, how to use a fireman hose at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12. Members from the Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence selection board visited different units across Ramstein to gain a better understanding of how Airmen assigned to Ramstein work together as a team to complete the mission.

U.S. Air Force Col. Gregory S. Beaulieu, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, uses virtual reality technology during an innovation lab demonstration at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12.

During the Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence award visit, members from the selection board visited units across Ramstein to inspect installation safety, force development, mission support, quality of life and unit morale, environmental stewardship, health, safety, communications, innovation projects, and public relations.

(Right) U.S. Air Force Col. Gregory S. Beaulieu, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, learns about a Tactical Air Party Control simulation dome at the warrior preparation center at Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Jan. 13. The dome is a tool used to train TACP Airmen by putting them in a simulated combat zone.

(Right) U.S. Air Force Col. Gregory S. Beaulieu, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, views photos taken at Ramstein Air Base, over the past year at Kapaun Air Station, Jan. 13. Members from the Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence selection board viewed achievements Airmen assigned to Ramstein accomplished during 2021.

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NATO Secretary General, German Chancellor discuss Russia’s military build-up Story and photo by North Atlantic Treaty Organization Public Affairs NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg thanked German chancellor Olaf Scholz for his strong personal commitment to NATO and Germany’s leading role in the Alliance during a visit to Berlin Jan. 18.

Speaking at a press conference alongside the German Chancellor, the Secretary General stressed that NATO was ready to continue dialogue with Russia but will not compromise on core principles for European security.

Mr. Stoltenberg warned that the risk of conflict in Europe remains real because of Russia’s continuing “unexplained and unjustified” military build-up in and around Ukraine. “NATO Allies call on Russia to de-escalate”, Mr. Stoltenberg said. “Any further

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg (left) meets with the chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz (right).

aggression will come with a high cost for Moscow.”

The Secretary General made clear that NATO is ready to continue dialogue with Russia. ”I

have today invited all the members of the NATO-Russia Council to a series of meetings,” Stoltenberg said. He added that Allies are prepared to look at a range of issues

with Russia, including strengthening military and civilian lines of communications, reducing risks and enhancing transparency regarding military activities, as

well as reducing space and cyber threats. “We are also prepared to resume the exchange of briefings on exercises, and on our respective nuclear policies and Allies are prepared to discuss arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation,” the Secretary General said.

At the same time, Mr. Stoltenberg reiterated that each nation has the right to choose its own path and that NATO will continue to protect its Allies.

“When tensions are high, dialogue is even more important,” the Secretary General said, adding that Allies will make every effort to find a political way forward. During his visit to Berlin, the Secretary General also met with Germany’s Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht and took part in a panel discussion organized by the Körber Foundation together with the magazine Der Spiegel.

Upcoming Ramstein COVAX lines Location: Bldg. 2116 (across from Subway/Pizza Hut) • Today: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Moderna / 4:30-6:30 p.m. Pfizer for Peds booster ONLY** • Tomorrow: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Moderna AM / Pfizer PM) • Jan. 28: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Moderna / 4:30-6:30 p.m. Pfizer for Peds booster ONLY** • How to book: Use the DHA Appointing Portal (DAP) https://informatics-stage.health.mil/COVAX/ **Anyone booking a Peds appointment that is not school aged will be removed from the list!

Where else can you receive a COVID vaccine?

COVID Testing Information

• Landstuhl Regional Medical Center: Follow their Facebook page for most up to date information Appointments bookable through DHA Appointing Portal: https://informatics-stage.health.mil/COVAX/ • German Impfbus (aka The Booster Bus) Info: Locations and times for the vaccination buses can be found at: https://corona.rlp.de/de/impfen/informationen-zur-corona-impfung-inrheinland-pfalz/ Scroll down to “Impfbus Tourdaten” No appointment needed for first, second and booster vaccinations Vaccines available: Johnson&Johnson, BioNTech/Pfizer and Moderna What you need: Military ID, German address (not APO), and for boosters bring your COVAX card and/or EU COVAX information (example: COVPASS app w/current data) Ages 12 and over can receive a vaccination when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian • Kaiserslautern Vaccination Center near IKEA: Link: https://impftermin.rlp.de

Rapid ANTIGEN Testing • Ramstein Air Base For Official Travel Only, with copy of orders and CAC/ID card (Exceptions made for Emergency Leave and other extenuating circumstances) Where: Enlisted Club Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat/Sun/Family & Holidays: 8-10 a.m. **Testing is for ASYMPTOMATIC** **Walk-In / No appointment needed** **Results given on site 15 – 20 minutes with signed/certified memo** PCR Testing • Ramstein Air Base For Official Travel / Close Contact / Pre-procedure / ROM / Symptomatic Where: MDG Parking Lot (between Bldg 2114 and 2121) Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30-11 a.m., Sat/Sun/Family & Holidays: CLOSED **Drive-thru swab tent** **No Appointment needed** **Negative results self-retrieved by member through Tricare Online (TOL)** • PCR Testing Landstuhl Regional Medical Center: Where: LRMC COVID Screening Clinic (CSC) Hours: Sun-Thu 7:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m.

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KMC BLOTTER

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JANUARY 10 1:30 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Kusel 6:35 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Landstuhl JANUARY11 8:05 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Ramstein-Miesenbach 2:50 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern 3 p.m.: Larceny of private property in Dansenberg 11:04 p.m.: Allowing a non-USAREUR individual operate a USAREUR-plated vehicle in Kaiserslautern JANUARY 12 7:30 a.m.: Theft in Kaiserslautern JANUARY 13 5:08 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured vehicle in Dansenberg 11:45 a.m.: Theft of a motor vehicle in Bruchmuehlbach-Miesau 5:35 p.m.: Stolen USAREUR license plate on Vogelweh Family Housing Area

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Mask wear in fitness centers As a reminder, face masks are required when moving from station to station and when not actively exercising.

JANUARY 15 1:25 a.m.: Driving under the influence in Landstuhl 3:01 a.m.: Driving while impaired in Ramstein-Miesenbach

LRMC information As you may have heard, due to rising numbers of COVID-19 infections, Germany has revised the Infection Protection Act, which is applicable to U.S. Forces in Germany in accordance with Article 54 of the NATO-SOFA Supplementary Agreement. In the revision, workplace access is restricted to vaccinated, recovered or tested employees.

In light of the revised act, we want to remind our communities that testing capabilities at military treatment facilities are reserved for official purposes and individuals who present medical symptoms.

Unit Leaders who have questions regarding the revised act should reference Force Health Protection Guidance (Supplement 23) which established COVID-19 screening testing for unvaccinated individuals.

JANUARY16 5:01 a.m.: Driving under the influence in Landstuhl 2:10 p.m.: Allowing a non-USAREUR individual operate a USAREUR-plated vehicle in Queidersbach 3:30 p.m.: Seized USAREUR license on Vogelweh Main Base 7:55 p.m.: Article 92 failure to obey a lawful order/regulation on Pulaski

THE HOUSING HYPE

Once you have found the right home, the next step is to walk in to get your rental agreement certified by our office.

DOD Members, please DO NOT sign the rental agreement. You will sign the agreement after KMC Housing Office – Referral Section has reviewed it.

Walk-in Review and Certification: You will bring the original contract signed by the Landlord to the Vogelweh Housing Office during our walk-in hours: Mon to Thu: 8-11 a.m. & 1-3:30 p.m. and Fri: 8-11 a.m. We are closed the 2nd Wednesday afternoon of each month for training. You will be signed in to complete a same day contract finalized review and cer-

Cough and Cold Clinic Current hours Mon-Fri, 8-10 a.m., walk-in only. Bldg. 2121, 1st floor MSOC Clinic, enter side door. Ages: AD and dependents 16+

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

Welcome to the KMC Housing Office

Still having issues finding your home?

Call the Housing Referral Section and schedule an appointment for personal assistance at DSN 489-6643 or 6659, COMM 0631-5366643/6659.

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JANUARY 14 1:57 a.m.: Driving while impaired in Kaiserslautern 2:08 a.m.: Driving under the influence in Kaiserslautern 5:01 a.m.: Driving while impaired in Ramstein-Miesenbach 1:51 p.m.: Minor traffic collision and damage to government property in Einsiedlerhof Air Station

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

The KMC Housing Office is ready to support you in the transition to your new home and community. If you are looking for homes to rent, it helps to know where to start. www. homes.mil provides all available, KMC Housing-inspected and approved rentals in the KMC!

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tification. This could take time (1-3 hours) and you should be prepared to spend time waiting. On Mondays and the day after a Holiday, our office can be extremely busy and we may ask you to return during a different time frame.

You are then ready to reside in the great Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC)!

Please ensure you have done your mandatory housing briefing within two days of arrival.

Option A: In-person at Housing “Satellite” Office, Bldg. 2108, Ramstein By appointment only: https://booknow. appointment-plus.com/9rm3mcns/ Select “Base Events” drop down “Housing Military In Processing Briefing” Option B️: Virtual Briefing, the link to the briefing, and your “Military Briefing Package” forms, can be found at: Briefing documents: https://www. ramstein.af.mil/Ramstein-HousingOffice/ Briefing Video: https://www.dvidshub. net/video/779619/kaiserslauternmilitary-community-housing-briefing

ATTN: Those packing up and 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 three weeks before moving to begin the booking process.

RAO needs steadfast volunteers Your Retiree Activities Office has relocated

to Building 2118, Room 138, on Ramstein Air Base. This was the first of many steps to make the RAO function better for the entire community. The RAO exists to support, unite, and enhance the lives of retired military and DOD civilians, veterans, family members, and active duty in our community through positive volunteerism. All retirees (regardless of service affiliation), surviving spouses, separated veterans, and service members preparing to retire can receive assistance and guidance from the RAO on numerous topics and concerns.

For those readying to retire and desiring to stay in Germany, the RAO provides a “Retire in Germany” briefing. The RAO and associated programs are administered by RAO staff members as set forth in AFI 36-3106 and have the full support of the 86th Airlift Wing Commander.

Staff members are appointed by the Director and perform administrative duties in the RAO. The office, led by just 3 volunteers, is now open Tue-Thu, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More steadfast volunteers are needed; the goal is to open the doors every business day and serve the largest retired community outside the United States.

Will you consider spending a few hours a week continuing to serve? If so, please send an email to: 86aw.rao@us.af.mil and let them know.

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

Registry of Motor Vehicles operating hours update The USAREUR-AF Registry of Motor Vehicles customer service desk located in building 216 on Sembach Kaserne is again open Fridays. Operating hours on Fridays are 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

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World traveling loadmaster

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marissa Loya, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares a presentation at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 9, 2021. Loya was selected for Airlifter of the Week not only because of her ability to execute daily responsibilities efficiently, such as loading and offloading operations, weight and balance composition, and assistance on combat, aeromedical and humanitarian missions, but because of taking on additional duties in her office.

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marissa Loya, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, was originally born in Albuquerque, N.M., and moved around a lot during her childhood but claims Maryland as her home.

For Loya, who was recently selected Airlifter of the Week, the military was something that always seemed appealing to her, specifically the sense of camaraderie, the structure and the lifestyle. She has been stationed at three bases: Yokota Air Base, Japan, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., and Ramstein Air Base.

Loya said she enjoys her job as a loadmaster because she has the opportunity to travel on missions. Her favorite experience was

being in Thailand while stationed at Yokota AB. “I didn’t get to go, but some of my coworkers went to the elephant sanctuary,” Loya said. “And we went to the tiger zoo and I got to hold tiger cubs. They were so cute.”

Currently, Loya’s goals are to pay off education expenses and travel as much as she is able while stationed in Europe. Some of the places she said she wants to visit are Croatia, Tel Aviv and France.

“Being in Europe definitely provides a unique experience and opportunity because you can travel to all of these countries in a matter of an hour,” she said. “I am super happy that I’m getting that experience.”

Loya arrived on station here in March and said she has enjoyed the opportunities the fast-paced environment at Ramstein has to offer.

“You hit the ground running

here,” she said. “For a lot of brand new loadmasters, they can learn so much here very quickly.”

Loya was selected for AotW not only because of her ability to execute daily responsibilities efficiently, such as loading and offloading operations, weight and balance composition, and assistance on combat, aeromedical and humanitarian missions, but because of taking on additional duties in her office. Loya is in charge of awards and decorations and goes above and beyond in streamlining enlisted performance report processing for her unit.

“Her constant positive attitude and go-getter mentality really impacts many members in the squadron,” said Master Sgt. Ricardo Galvan, 37 AS flight chief. “She is a great value to our team and a positive role model for the younger Airmen.”

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marissa Loya, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, poses for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 9, 2021. Loya said she enjoys her job as a loadmaster, which provides her many opportunities for travel.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marissa Loya, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, holds out a coin she received from Brig. Gen. Joshua M. Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 9, 2021. Loya, who was recently awarded Airlifter of the Week, is a loadmaster and her responsibilities include loading and offloading operations, weight and balance computation, and combat, medical and humanitarian missions.

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Film director Oliver Stone was a soldier in Vietnam

Oliver Stone in 1987.

by David Vergun Department of Defense NEWS Acclaimed screenwriter and director Oliver Stone, whose work includes “Wall Street” (1987), “The Doors” (1991), “JFK” (1991) and “Nixon” (1995), served in the Army and deployed to Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. His wartime experiences would shape some of his later films.

Stone enlisted in April 1967.

He requested combat duty and that’s exactly what he got. He arrived in South Vietnam Sept.

16, 1967, assigned to 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Infantry, stationed near the Cambodian border.

He was wounded twice in combat and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor. His wounds were either a bullet or shrapnel to the neck and the other was shrapnel to the legs and buttocks.

Regarding the Bronze Star, Stone wrote about it in his rather long-titled book: “Chasing the Light: Writing, Directing, and Surviving Platoon, Midnight Express, Scarface, Salvador, and the Movie Game.”

“We had run into a mean little ambush which had cost us a lieutenant and a sergeant, as well as our scout dog, a German shepherd I’d taken a liking to. It was one of those strange firefights that grew from a few random shots into a disorganized raging storm of bullets,” he wrote.

“Maybe I was just cold and angry about the dog’s death or the futility of it all. Or maybe I just had a headache, and the sun was burning too hot in my eyes. ... All I knew was that this was my moment to act,” he said.

Photos courtesy of Oliver Stone

“Exposing myself to the enemy, I moved up quickly on a oneman spider hole between our two platoons — from which I sensed someone had just fired. On instinct, from 15 yards out, I pulled the pin on my grenade and hurled it. It was a crazy risk. If I’d overthrown the grenade, it probably would’ve wounded or killed some of our own men crouched beyond the hole.”

“But it was a perfect pitch, and the grenade sailed into the tiny hole like a long throw from an outfielder into a catcher’s mitt, followed quickly by the concussed thump of the explosion. Wow. I’d done it!” he said.

After recovering from his wounds, he transferred to the 1st Cavalry Division and was assigned to a long-range reconnaissance platoon.

On Jan. 1, 1968, Stone’s platoon, part of two battalions, was patrolling along the Cambodian border. That night, they came under a massive attack from a North Vietnamese regiment which outnumbered them.

The battle would last ‘till nearly dawn. “The sound of small-arms fire, heavy artillery and bombs hardly let up all night, bigger than any fireworks I’d ever seen.

Stunningly beautiful, in its way,” he wrote.

“And now there was an enormous roar, like I suppose the end of the world sounds. Like a shark cutting through water, an F-4 Phantom jet fighter was coming in very low over our perimeter out of the night sky. So low, that doomsday sound. They were going to drop their payload on us and we were all going to die.”

“I jumped into the closest fox-

Oliver Stone, right, in South Vietnam, sometime in 1967 or 1968.

hole and buried myself as deep as I could in the earth, which trembled and shook as a 500-pound bomb dropped somewhere close,” he recalled.

“Full daylight revealed charred bodies, dusty napalm and gray trees. Men who died grimacing, in frozen positions, some of them still standing or kneeling in rigor mortis, white chemical death on their faces. Dead, so dead. Some covered in white ash, some burned black.

Their expressions, if they could be seen, were overtaken with anguish and horror.”

“In the next hours I grasped the extent of what had happened. Most of the dead were fully uniformed, well-armed North Vietnamese regulars. Those who were relatively intact we brought in on stretchers, walking out to find them, or pieces of them. A bulldozer had been airlifted in to dig burial pits. I helped throw the bloating bodies into the giant pits late into that day.”

“There were maybe 400 of their dead. We’d lost some 25 men, with more than 150 wounded, yet I hadn’t fired a single shot or even seen one enemy soldier. It was bizarre,” he wrote.

“We worked in rotating shifts, two men, three men, swinging the corpses like a haul of fish from the sea. Later we poured fuel on them, and then the bulldozers rolled mounds of dirt over them, so they’d be forever extinct. I was too young to understand. No person should ever have to witness so much death,” he said.

Stone was honorably discharged in November 1968, the same month he arrived stateside from Vietnam.

The Vietnam GI Bill helped pay for his enrollment in New York

University, where he studied filmmaking under Martin Scorsese.

He broke into Hollywood as a screenwriting notable, with his Oscar-winning screenplay for “Midnight Express” (1978).

A string of other screenplays he wrote followed, including “Conan the Barbarian” (1982), “Scarface” (1983), and “Year of the Dragon” (1985).

Stone’s Vietnam experience can be seen in three films he wrote and directed: “Platoon” (1986), “Born on the Fourth of July” (1989), and “Heaven and Earth” (1993).

“Platoon” was always Stone’s story and he worked 10 years to get it on screen, said retired Marine Capt. Dale Dye, who played Army Capt. Harris, the commander of Company B. Dye, who was also the film’s technical advisor, was the only Vietnam combat veteran on the set beside Stone.

He shared some of his thoughts on the filming.

“Oliver and I often had intimate and unspoken moments sparked by something we were staging or filming. I recall both of us having to walk away for a few minutes while we were filming the scene that involved interrogating some villagers. We had employed actual Vietnamese refugees that we’d found in the Philippines and being surrounded by extras shrieking and conversing in

Vietnamese brought us both right back to Nam,” he said in a Dec. 29, 2021, interview with this journalist.

“Most people don’t know it, but the patrol scene that runs during the opening credits was actually the last day of my training for the cast. Oliver observed the patrol I was leading along a riverbed and loved the look of it, so he changed what he originally had planned and filmed the patrol instead,” Dye recalled.

“He was always doing things like that, shooting targets of opportunity, whenever he saw something that jogged his memories of his own experiences. And, it was really valuable to me personally as an aspiring filmmaker. I learned a ton just watching Oliver and Bob Richardson work,” he said.

Richardson was the film’s cinematographer.

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Surgery access expands at LRMC

USO celebrates Lockard’s volunteerism

A Landstuhl Regional Medical Center surgical staff member positions a minimally-invasive robotic surgical system during an operation at LRMC, Jan. 12. Landstuhl Regional Medical Center recently increased access to care for surgical services to non-TRICARE Department of Defense ID Cardholders at LRMC. The increased services affords civilian employees of the Department of Defense, Army and Air Force Exchange Services, Department of Defense Dependents Schools, and their eligible family members, the opportunity to receive highquality and familiar care at the Military Treatment Facility.

Photo by William Beach

United Service Organizations staff and volunteers host an award ceremony and going-away for Gina Lockard, USO volunteer, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Jan. 5. Lockard volunteered more than 1,000 hours at the USO during her time at Ramstein.

The USO Warrior Center on LRMC hosts many events to boost morale for military members such as the monthly art therapy painting session for wounded or ill service members. The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation.

Photos by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech

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(Left) Casey Pizzuto (left), United Service Organizations Kaiserslautern area operations manager, gives Gina Lockard (right), USO volunteer, an award for more than 1,000 volunteer hours at the USO during a recognition ceremony at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Jan. 5. The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation.

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Air Force unveils action plan to ‘Develop tomorrow’s enlisted Airmen’ Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs As the service continues to refine what is needed to develop the Airmen required to fight and win our future wars, Air Force officials announced the implementation of the Enlisted Force Development Action Plan, located at https://www. af.mil/Portals/1/images/news2022/EFD-Action-Plan.pdf.

With a goal to complete 28 force development objectives in the next two years, the plan and a corresponding “Blueprint for Enlisted Force Development,” releasing in the spring, is aligned with the Air Force chief of staff’s action orders and is focused on investing in and empowering Airmen for the future fight.

“The fight for tomorrow has already begun and it will undoubtedly be fought by many Airmen who are serving today,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. “As we continue to focus on our readiness against strategic competitors, specifically China and Russia, our Airmen will need to be prepared to defeat the speed and complexity of threats we face around the globe each day. This plan is designed to do just that.”

Deliberate development of the enlisted force, which represents over 75% of the Air Force’s military personnel, means a culture of teamwork that integrates everyone’s diverse abilities, talents, and ideas is essential to maximize and deliver meaningful results.

“An environment focused on developing and managing the talents of our Airmen is key for their ability to thrive and reach their full potential,” said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass. “Deliberate development of the enlisted force is a mission imperative and must be a top priority for anyone who is expected to lead – from front-line supervisors to commanders.”

Soon to accompany the plan is “The Blueprint for Enlisted Force Development.” This document will serve as a living foundational resource that links all enlisted development from entry to departure, including key concepts to connect enlisted Airmen to the Profession of Arms.

“The blueprint serves as a focal point to create a shared understanding of our Air Force journey,” Bass said. “This will provide every Airman a roadmap that highlights pathways, resources and opportunities to be successful.”

The premise of the action plan is centered on six areas that align with Air Force priorities and the CSAF Action Orders, with quarterly report cards to the force for

enlisted professional military education to address historical gaps over a career, curating quality content, and professionalizing a larger cadre to connect development objectives to base levels.

“In order to succeed in the 21st Century fight, Airmen need an interconnected development system that supports continuous growth,” Bass said. “We have to do this by harnessing the modern capabilities that exist in the Information Age to build greater connections between initial skills, technical, and on the job training, education, and experiences.”

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accountability and transparency on updates and progress on each area.

Competition-focused force Supporting Action Orders Airmen and Competition, this area consists of objectives tied to developing a highly trained, educated and adaptable Airman ready to operate in a joint environment and to dominate the competition.

Initiatives include updating the “Little Blue Book,” Air Force Core Values, and “Little Brown Book,” Enlisted Force Structure, along with the creation of a “Purple Book” that includes the values, capabilities, and warfighting concepts of the Joint Force team.

Front-line leader development Supporting Action Orders Airmen, Competition and Design, this area is focused on deliberate leadership development for Airmen as they take on the increased responsibility of caring for others.

Initiatives include “The Blueprint for Enlisted Force Development,” developing validation processes for new supervisors, elevating the value placed on experience and creating a standardized Air Force writing guide.

“Saying ‘you’ll figure it out’ to new supervisors can’t be our default approach,” Bass said. “We must be more deliberate — especially when it comes to people.”

Teaming to solve problems Supporting Action Orders Airmen and Competition, this focus area is centered on teaming with the ability to operate and survive in all domains.

Initiatives include training and developing Airmen at all levels to foster inclusion and value diversity, cultivate the problem-solving capabilities inherent within our people, and enabling command teams to better engage with community partners and develop exercise models to increase confidence to operate under Mission Command.

“Embracing a multi-capable mindset to operate beyond traditional specialties toward the commander’s intent while decisively executing with speed, discipline, and confidence is key to the vision of the 2030 force,” Brown said. “At the same time, operating as part of a collaborative team requires Airmen to bring their unique and diverse perspectives to meet mission objectives in seizing the competitive advantage.”

Resilience is foundational to readiness Supporting Action Order Airmen, this focus area supports the understanding that well-being enhances resilience and builds ready Airmen.

Initiatives include instituting “Airmen’s Time” at units to elevate connections and prioritize well-being of Airmen, further development of wellness education programs, better utilization of Resilience Training Assistants and Master Resilience Trainers as well as financial fitness and Transition Assistance programs tailored for each tier.

“Airmen and families who are resilient and ready are the foundation of everything we do as an Air Force,” Brown said. “Prioritizing our readiness in the human domain mitigates the threats we

face and keeps our enlisted force primed to compete.”

Force development ecosystem Supporting Action Orders Airmen, Competition, and Design, this area is focused on opening development opportunities beyond traditional classes, courses, and schools - to provide the right content at the right time.

Initiatives include creating an Air Force-wide development plan and framework for enlisted competency progression, re-imagining

Systems to match values Supporting Action Orders Bureaucracy and Design, this area is focused on reducing systems, processes, or practices that unnecessarily robs Airmen of time or stands in the way of achieving Air Force priorities.

Initiatives include transforming the Airmen feedback process, revamping enlisted performance evaluations to align with Airmen Leadership Qualities, advancing promotion testing to include situational judgment application, formalizing the career broadening program, to include developmental special duties, and improving talent management systems to capitalize on them.

“This plan is about accountability and action…not talk,” Brown said. “While we can’t do this all at once, we will not wait to begin developing the Airmen of 2030 today.”

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Ramstein impresses CINC IEA inspectors

U.S. Air Force Col. Travolis Simmons, 3rd Wing commander, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, watches a display of Agile Combat Employment capabilities at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12. Simmons and other members of the Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence Award inspection team came to Ramstein to judge the base on multiple criteria including installation security, force development, quality of life and unit morale.

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(Left) U.S. Air Force Col. Hall Sebren Jr., 72nd Air Base Wing commander, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, participates in a training simulator at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12. Sebren is an inspector on the Commander-inChief’s Installation Excellence Award inspection team and inspected the 86th Security Forces Squadron’s innovations and solutions to help train and equip their Airmen with stateof-the-art technologies to defend the base.

U.S. Air Force Col. Travolis Simmons, center, 3rd Wing commander, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, talks to U.S. Air Force Capt. Stewart Bryant, right, 76th Airlift Squadron crew member, at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 13. Simmons examined the 76 AS’s role in recent operations and how they employ their warfighting capabilities and their ability to project air power.

U.S. Air Force Col. Travolis Simmons, 3rd Wing commander, Joint Base ElmendorfRichardson, Alaska, handles a hawk at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12. Simmons is an inspector for the 2022 Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence Award and observed Ramstein’s unique way of ensuring the local bird population does not cause damage to aircraft by using birds of prey to keep other fowl away from the flightline.

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(Right) U.S. Air Force Col. Hall Sebren Jr., 72nd Air Base Wing commander, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, uses a driving simulator at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12. Sebren inspected the 569th United States Forces Police Squadron as part of the 2022 Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence Award and inspected their combat readiness and force development including a driving simulator designed to help Airmen from the 569 USFPS improve their ability to perform traffic stops.

U.S. Air Force Col. Hall Sebren Jr., 72nd Air Base Wing commander, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, fires a shotgun at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12. Sebren and others inspected Ramstein during the Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence Award and judged if the base was worthy of the coveted award.

Jennifer Jordan, Army and Air Force Exchange service general manager, gives U.S. Air Force Col. Gregory S. Beaulieu, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Barbara Gilmore, 403rd Wing command chief, a tour of the base exchange at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12. Members from the Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence selection board visited Ramstein to observe units around the installation through briefings and demonstrations.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 569th United States Forces Police Squadron, participate in a simulated hostage rescue scenario at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 13. The 569 USFPS participated in the 2022 Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence Award inspection by displaying their combat readiness and force development in a simulated hostage rescue scenario.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Frick (right), 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Facility Leadership and Excellence Team program lead, gives Brig. Gen. William H. Kale III (left), Air Force Director of Civil Engineers and Deputy Chief of Staff of Logistics, Engineering and Force protection, an introduction to the FLEX program at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12. The FLEX program focuses on giving back to new Airmen through leadership classes, base immersions and mentoring sessions.

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January 21, 2022

21 TSC volunteers model community service beyond MLK day

by Eleanor Prohaska 21st Theater Sustainment Command

21st Theater Sustainment Command Special Troops Battalion spouse sponsor Kathleen Anastasi (left) and Brigitte Benezet of the German American International Womens Club, volunteered to collect donations for Afghan travelers during Operation Allies Welcome, delivering four carloads to Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

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helped her connect with the community. She experienced the strength of those connections when her family had to quarantine for two weeks. Many of the people who offered support were people she met while volunteering.

“People from the spouses club, and people I met volunteering at the thrift store and the schools where I volunteer, the sports that my kids are in — everybody has reached out to us to see how they could help,” said Thimsen. “I thought that was very, you know…” Thimsen did not finish her sentence, but the emotion behind her unspoken words said it all. “I’m glad that I’ve become a part of these places,” she continued. “Over here we need each other.”

Kathleen Anastasi understands that need. As a 21st STB spouse

sponsor, she welcomes incoming families, helping them transition to Germany and providing resources to help them make their own connections.

“With this pandemic it was difficult to have any kind of normalcy in our lives,” said Anastasi.

“Being locked down for almost a year really affected the mental, physical and emotional state of families. What was rewarding is we adapted to the situation and figured out ways to reach out to families via Facebook, email or WhatsApp. I was able to sponsor three incoming families to the EXP March 31, 2022

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed each year on the third Monday in January, is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service. It encourages all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.

Many Service Members and Family members attached to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command have already heeded that call, setting an example for others to follow year-round.

21st TSC Special Troops Battalion spouse Katie Thimsen donates her skills and time as secretary for the Kaiserslautern Landstuhl Spouses Association, the KLSA Thrift Shop and Kaiserslautern Middle and Elementary schools. She also joined with dozens of Kaiserslautern Military Community members who volunteered during Operation Allies Welcome, organizing and distributing donations to Afghan travelers at Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

“I like that I am able to help out members of our military community, and that I can meet new people,” said Thimsen. “I’ve gotten to know more people. Not just in my husband’s unit but people in other units, and outside of the Army, in the Air Force.”

As a school and Parent Teacher Association volunteer at Kaiserslautern Elementary and Middle schools, Thimsen appreciates the message her community service sends to daughter Mary and son Lukas.

“Having me there, seeing my presence — I think it’s good for them to see that people benefit from volunteering.”

The benefits go both ways.

Thimsen says volunteering has

21st TSC, and with COVID precautions in place, be able to meet them, provide a welcome kit from the 21STB. “The families appreciated the care, connection, and resources to make their transition a bit more comfortable. I continue to touch base with them to provide any resources or if they have questions.”

Anastasi, who is also the Hospitality and Volunteer Chair for the KLSA, has volunteered more than 15 years in various capacities in multiple locations.

She believes volunteers are vital to the community.

“They [volunteers] contribute valuable life-skills, experiences and networking connections while on the assigned installation,” she said. “Volunteers are the heart for any organization.”

She also sees the positive impacts on the volunteer, including gaining skills and making contacts that can turn into lasting friendships.

In addition to regular volunteer service, Thimsen and Anastasi pitch in for community events such as the Halloween trunk or treat, Thanksgiving meals for single soldiers and a recent holiday cookie drive.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., has been quoted as saying, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”

Thimsen and Anastasi can answer that question easily.

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Family housing surveys produce results

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by Nicole Alberico U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz The annual Army Family Housing Tenant Satisfaction Survey kicks off Tuesday and Baumholder Military Community leadership is counting on this year’s poll to bring even more feedback than last year’s.

“We are listening. Because of last year’s results, the Baumholder Military Community took swift action to address concerns about parking, renovations and landscape beautification,” said deputy garrison manager Jae Kim. According to BMC Housing Chief Harald Kastner, residents can expect to receive the link to the survey via their email addresses on file with the housing office; therefore, he said, residents need to ensure that they have access to those accounts. Residents can contact the housing office to update their information. He said the surveys are compatible on smartphones, tablets and computers.

Kastner said that residents will receive a unique survey code and ensured residents have anonymity. He added that residents should not share their code; it’s unique to one user.

“We can only see from which neighborhood the survey participated,” said Kastner.

Parking, especially at Smith Barracks, is an issue that has been mentioned both in previous surveys and at BMC housing town halls.

In response, the Department of Public Works team repainted spaces to create more spots and started an enforceable parking permit system for Smith Barracks residents, according to Kastner.

Additionally, Baumholder is planning a full-scale beautification project and, according to Kastner, contracted custodial services for stairway housing are in the works.

“We’re working diligently to make the BMC housing areas look better than ever,” said Kim. “Baumholder is already a beauti-

ful place but we want to make our residential areas the gem of the region.”

According to Kim, survey feedback also shapes the future of Army housing. In-unit improvements such as washer and dryers have already been implemented and the rolling shutters and balconies are projected to arrive in the next two years. Additional town houses and new schools are planned for the Wetzel housing area in three to five years, said Kim. “We fought and won the authorization for tenants to use their own air conditioning units,” said Kim. “Residents will eventually get the best of both worlds – the cooling effect of German rolladens and the comfort of home with AC.”

Government contracts and renovations are not a quick process, said Kastner. Current residents may not get instant gratification from 2022 survey results but they now are reaping the rewards of surveys past.

“Current residents may not get to see these changes but actions they take now will be appreciated

by Soldiers and their families to come,” said Kastner.

Kastner said this year’s survey questions are similar to 2021’s questionnaire and that residents can anticipate questions about: • Visual appeal of the community.

• Outdoor safety and amenities such as parking, sidewalks, parks.

• Satisfaction of in-unit appliances and finishes.

• Timeliness and service of maintenance requests and repairs.

• Customer service of housing office.

“Each and every one of our residents can make a difference.

Small things can have big and lasting impressions,” said Kastner.

“If our residents let us know what could make their live easier and if it is doable we will make or acquire those changes.”

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January 21, 2022

Pentagon moves to Health Protection Condition Charlie

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Individuals in the building, regardless of vaccination status, must wear masks at all times except if they are alone in a closed office, while eating or drinking, or when pulling the mask down for identification purposes.

The memorandum also said that COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster shots, remain available at the Dilorenzo Pentagon Health Clinic, which Kirby said the department continues to recommend to all personnel.

“We continue to encourage all DOD employees and their eligible family members to get a booster shot, and obviously ... to get fully vaccinated,” he said.

Right now, COVID-19 vaccinations are a requirement for all U.S. military personnel, while booster shots are not required. Kirby told reporters that no decision has yet been made about making booster shots a requirement.

“We are still in discussions here at the Pentagon about the booster shots and there’s been no ... decision made about making them mandatory,” he said. “But as the secretary has said many times to the force ... If you’re eligible, if you meet the criteria, we absolutely encourage those members of our workforce to get the booster shots because it really does help lessen the effects if, in fact, one contracts the virus.”

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You have been searching for the perfect house for your retirement and you finally found it! It is just the right size for your new life after work and you are ready to pull the trigger on it. Before that next great leap, there are some things you will need to do.

If you wish to retire in Germany and are no longer associated with the U.S. military, you will lose your SOFA status and consequently will become a tourist. A regular U.S. citizen can stay in Germany for 90 days without requiring a residence permit. You will fall under this category as soon as you retire.

What you have to do is apply for a residence permit (Aufenthaltsgenehmigung) at the Foreigners’ Registration Office (Ausländerbehörde).

If you live in the City of Kaiserslautern (city includes: Dansenberg, Einsiedlerhof, Erfenbach with Lampertsmühle and Stockborn, Erlenbach, Hohenecken with Espensteig, Mölschbach, Morlautern with Waldhof, and Siegelbach) then the office in Rathaus-Nord, Benzinoring 1, is the appropriate

office for you.

If you live in Kaiserslautern County (county includes: Bann, Bruchmühlbach-Miesau, EnkenbachAlsenborn, Erzenhausen, Eulenbis, Fischbach, Frankelbach, Frankenstein, Gerhardsbrunn, Hauptstuhl, Heiligenmoschel, Hirschhorn/Pfalz, Hochspeyer, Hütschenhausen, Katzweiler, Kindsbach, Kollweiler, Kottweiler-Schwanden, Krickenbach, Lambsborn, Landstuhl, Langwieden, Linden, Mackenbach, Martinshöhe, Mehlbach, Mehlingen, Mittelbrunn, Neuhemsbach, Niederkirchen, Niedermohr, Oberarnbach, Olsbrücken, Otterbach, Otterberg, Queidersbach, Ramstein-Miesenbach, Reichenbach-Steegen, Rodenbach, Schallodenbach, Schneckenhausen, Schopp, Schwedelbach, Sembach, Steinwenden, Stelzenberg, Sulzbachtal, Trippstadt, Waldleiningen, and Weilerbach), then you would need to contact the Foreigners’ Registration Office in the County Administration (Kreisverwaltung), Lauterstr. 8.

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You will have to provide the following: • Proof of income (Einkommensnachweis).

Submitting copies of your retirement pay is usually sufficient.

• Proof of health insurance (Krankenversicherung). If you remain covered through the U.S. system, then submit proof of this. Otherwise, you will have to acquire health insurance on the German economy.

• Passports and photos of you and each family member.

If you are married and your spouse is not German, the above items are also required of your spouse. You will also need to submit a marriage certificate, regardless of your spouse’s nationality. It is advisable to start early on these things, however, as long as you have SOFA status, you cannot start this process. When you lose your status, you will be considered a U.S. tourist who just entered the country. After this, you can stay in Germany for 90 days without needing a status. As soon as you lose the SOFA status, you should begin the

process of applying for a residence permit. Make an appointment at the Foreigners’ Registration Office (Ausländerbehörde). Call 0631-365-2245/2584 for the Kaiserslautern City Administration or 0631-7105-201/401 for the County Administration. Take the above items to the appropriate office. Your documents will be reviewed. There is no fixed time for the process. It can be a matter of two weeks or longer. Therefore, it is highly recommended you begin the process as soon as you lose your SOFA status.

Usually, a residence permit must be renewed annually. Also, you will not receive German health benefits if you do not pay into the German health care system through employment. Therefore, you will only receive a residence permit if you already have your own health care. If you do end up working on the economy, you will then pay for German health insurance, which entitles you to receive German health benefits.

There is no specific job you will need to acquire in order to stay in Germany. Most retirees have sufficient income through their pension.

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Blood Donations are mission critical 365 days a year

by Spc. Xuyang Zhao 21st Theater Sustainment Command The holidays may be over, but the spirit of giving is stronger than ever during National Blood Donor month in January. Service members with the 512th Field Hospital, 519th Hospital Center, 30th Medical Brigade know the impact blood donations have on Army readiness and capability.

“Blood donations are more than important — they are mission essential,” said 1st Lt. Carter Howell, surgical nurse with 519th Hospital Center.

“Just one trauma event downrange can wipe out a supply from one full drive,” said Howell.

She added that providers and deployed medical forces are not considered capable if they do not have the required blood inventory, so donating on a regular basis is the best way to prepare for future emergencies.

Howell and other 30th Med. Bde. Service Members regularly support the Armed Services Blood Program, the official blood program of the U.S. military.

“Blood donors who take the hour out of their day are helping maintain the blood supply for our

own military and ensure we have blood on the shelves when it’s needed,” said Capt. Melissa Miller, chief of the Armed Services Blood Bank Center – Europe. “All the blood donated with the ASBP stays within the military, to help forwarddeployed U.S. and NATO service members around the world and also patients in military medical facilities like Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.”

While stationed in Hawaii, Staff Sgt. Samantha Covert, noncommissioned officer in charge of the field hospital laboratory, saw firsthand why proactive blood donation is so important before a traumatic event happens.

“At Tripler Army Medical Center in 2018, we had a mother who started hemorrhaging and we ran out of blood products within about two hours,” Covert said.

The incident prompted a surge in blood donations, and the patient was treated successfully. However, not every outcome will be favorable because new blood donations require extensive testing and cannot be used right away. The testing process is done to ensure that patients receive the correct blood type, minimizing the chances of a

negative transfusion reaction.

With her experience in the blood bank at Landstuhl, Miller understands only too well how this works.

“Often when a military hospital or blood bank runs low on blood, we have to reach out to local organizations to get blood that has been tested and will be safe for that patient,” said Miller. “When blood banks get a surge of donations following a tragedy in the news, that blood will still need to be tested so it will typically help replenish the blood supply for future patients.”

In a deployment setting where blood is not always readily available, the military offers a unique solution - walking blood banks.

These can allow service members with matching blood types to donate immediately to their peers in an emergency setting. Walking blood banks rely on prior testing of potential blood donors and is only used when other resources are unavailable.

“Soldiers will always donate for other Soldiers” said Howell.

Giving blood can be incredibly satisfying. For Capt. Shelby Aleksick, intensive care unit nurse with the 519th Hospital Center, see-

Capt. Shelby Aleksick, nurse with 30th Medical Brigade, donates blood with the Department of Defense’s Armed Services Blood Program on Jan. 12 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. All blood donated at ASBP blood drives helps maintain the military’s own blood supply for use on and off the battlefield.

ing what a unit of blood will do for a patient’s disposition is the most significant reward.

“In a matter of six hours, you’ve pumped life back into a person,” said Aleksick.

Donors can make a direct impact on the well-being of their fellow service members and families by visiting www.militarydonor. com and search by the Sponsor Code: Europe to find mobile blood drives and schedule appointments.

When blood drives are full, donors can join a wait list using instructions on the website or by emailing usarmy.donate-blood@mail.mil.

Donors who have never been pregnant and have Blood Type A, B or AB are also needed to donate platelets and plasma at the blood donor center on Landstuhl.

Appointments are available Mondays-Thursdays, and appointments are available by calling DSN 590-7501, or 06371-9464-7501.

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January 21, 2022

CSAF Leadership Library: January 2022

• Event Calendar

• Tips for Living in Germany

• Travel Articles

• Video Clips

• Movie Schedules

• Recipes

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

Buddhist (SGI)

Service: North Chapel, 10:30 a.m., 4th Sat

Lutheran (WELS)

Service: South Chapel, 4 p.m., 2nd & 4th Sun

Orthodox

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

Wiccan

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

Unitarian Universalist

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

Catholic Holy Family Catholic Community

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

Knights of Columbus (K of C)

Meeting: North Chapel, 6 p.m., 2nd Tue

Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC) (except Jul & Aug) Bible Study: North Chapel, 9 a.m., Tue Book Club: North Chapel, 6 p.m., 2nd & 4th Thu

Catholic Religious Education (RE)

(except Jun, Jul & Aug) Kindergarten – 8th and Confirmation class Ramstein Intermediate School: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Sun Life Teen: North Chapel, 5:30 p.m., Sun

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

Episcopal

Service: Kapaun Chapel, 10:30 a.m., Sun

Islam

Jumu’ah Khutbah: South Chapel, 1 p.m., Fri Potluck: South Chapel, 7 p.m., 1st & 3rd, Fri Daenner Chapel, 1 p.m., Fri LRMC Chapel, 1:15 p.m., Fri

Jewish

Facebook.com/KMCMILJEWISHCOMMUNITY Shabbat: South Chapel, 6 p.m., Fri Sabbath Kiddush & Lunch: 1 p.m.; RSVP and request location by COB Wed* Saturday Torah Study: 7 p.m. - request location & Zoom link* Sunday Hebrew School & B’nei Mitzvah Study – request location and Zoom link*

Messianic

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

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 (Children are dismissed during service to attend) Men’s Bible Study: South Chapel, 11:45 a.m., Wed 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

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“I’d rather have decent answers to the right question than great answers to irrelevant questions.”

– Andrew Marshall

Seventh - day Adventist

Worship service: North Chapel, 11 a.m., Sat Bible Study: North Chapel, 10 a.m., Sat

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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

Ramstein AWANA (RE)

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Facebook.com/groups/RamsteinAwana 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

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

North Chapel Annex, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Thu

Officer Christian Fellowship

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Airmen, The story of Andrew Marshall in The Last Warrior: Andrew Marshall and the Shaping of Modern American Defense Strategy is a profound account of a virtually unknown, yet brilliant strategic thinker who was enormously influential in shaping American military thought for nearly half a century. Today, Marshall’s hallmark methodology, the “Net Assessment,” remains an essential diagnostic framework for understanding strategic competition through the lenses of capabilities, challenges, and perceptions.

Last September, I wrote a Letter to Airmen emphasizing a culture of innovation in our Air Force.

The Mind of War: John Boyd and American Security is as much the story of Boyd’s innovative spirit as his groundbreaking ideas on warfare. Alongside a tenacity for outmaneuvering bureaucracy, Boyd was a maverick, and had innovation baked into his DNA. Who is the “Maverick” in your squadron?

Today, a new generation of strategic thinkers and mavericks defend our nation. Dr. Meghan Grace’s #GenZ podcast Gen Z and Leadership reveals insights into the

values and behaviors of Generation Z so that leaders at all echelons, myself included, can better relate to what defines and motivates our youngest cohort of professional Airmen.

The idea of “why” is a timeless concept that motivates across generational gaps. The critically acclaimed Netflix docuseries Five Came Back is a mesmerizing examination of our nation’s “why” before and during World War II through the lens of five prominent Hollywood directors. Their stories will leave you with a renewed sense of awe for the Greatest Generation.

I hope you will spend time to reflect upon these ideas and share your thoughts with your fellow Airmen.

Sincerely, Charles Q. Brown, Jr. General, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Editor's note: The CSAF Leadership Library is a fluid set of media selected by Gen. Brown that evolves as novel ideas are published, recorded, and debated. New entries will be added periodically throughout the year.

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January 21, 2022

Sports heroes who served: World Series Champion served in Navy during WWII

The 1943 Bluejackets appear in a team portrait with captain Henry McClure and manager Gary Bodie. Eddie Robinson is in the second row, fifth from the left. Photo courtesy of Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library

by David Vergun Department of Defense News Before his death on Oct. 4 at age 100, Eddie Robinson was the last living person to have won the World Series with the Cleveland Indians in 1948. He was also the oldest living player on a World Series-winning team and the oldest living member of the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Philadelphia and Kansas City Athletics and Washington Senators.

He was the last living Major League Baseball player who played at League Park in Cleveland, which the Indians abandoned after the 1946 season. Following the death of Val Heim on Nov. 21, 2019, Robinson became the oldest living former player. Robinson was also the last living player from the 1942 season, as well as the oldest living player whose major league career was interrupted by World War II service.

Robinson’s career started with the Indians in 1942 and ended with the Orioles in 1957. His overall MLB batting average was .278.

Eddie Robinson strikes a pose in his New York Yankees uniform. Photo courtesy of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

He hit 172 home runs and had 723 runs batted in.

Robinson’s time with the Indians was put on hold after the 1942 season when he enlisted in the Navy. Robinson said he was recruited by former world heavyweight boxing champion and World War I veteran Gene Tunney, who encouraged athletes to join the military.

For almost four years, Robinson played first base for the Bluejackets at Norfolk Naval Training Station, Virginia. They went up against military and MLB teams.

Because McClure Baseball Field was close to the Atlantic Ocean, civilians were not allowed

to enter the base to watch the games due to German U-boats operating in the area. Even reporters were banned from entering the base, so military writers and photographers covered the games.

In 1943, Robinson led the club with eight home runs and 79 RBIs. On May 24, 1943, the Bluejackets defeated the Washington Senators 4-3 at Griffith Park in Washington. The $2 million ticket proceeds were donated for the purchase of war bonds.

The U-boat menace along the East Coast increased, and besides playing baseball, Robinson

received antisubmarine warfare training in 1944.

In 1944, Robinson tied with St. Louis Browns’ outfielder Glenn “Red” McQuillen with 11 home runs and 26 doubles and finished the season with 99 RBIs and a .282 batting average.

After his MLB career as a player ended in 1957, Robinson coached and managed a number of MLB teams.

In 2011, Robinson wrote his autobiography, “Lucky Me: My Sixty-five Years in Baseball.”

One of Robinson’s sons later served in the Navy aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier in the early 1970s.

Eddie Robinson played first base for the Norfolk Naval Training Station Bluejackets for four years in Virginia. From left, Robinson and teammates Benny McCoy and Phil Rizzuto pose for a photo in the team uniforms.

Photo courtesy of Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library

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Craft projects that you & your kids will love

by William Reynolds contributing writer for MilitaryInGermany.com Do rainy days spell indoor doldrums for you and your kids? If you can’t get away from it all, why not stay indoors and enjoy some crafts? Here are two projects that help kids hone their artistic skills while having a ball.

Mobile Your family can have hours of fun creating artistic mobiles and hanging them from the ceiling. You can start your kids out on simple mobiles, and once they get the hang of it, they may start building more and more complex creations.

Assemble your materials, you’ll need some drinking straws, several paper clips, and some construction paper. Let’s start by making some shapes. Colored paper cutouts can represent letters of the alphabet, planets, stars, animals or whatever your children love to make. Have your kids draw and decorate the shapes

on the construction paper, then cut the shapes out for them unless they’re old enough to do it themselves.

Is there anything colored paper can’t do?

Now turn your attention to the framework. Start by slipping a single paper clip along a drinking straw until it reaches the center, pointing upward. String paper clips together until you have a chain of them attached to this center clip. (You’ll attach the free end to the ceiling.) Attach two more paper clips at each end, both pointing downward. Now take a second drinking straw and do the same thing; this time, however, string two paper clip chains from the center clip — one going upward, the other going downward. Attach paper clip chains of varying lengths to each end clip.

Now you can assemble the parts of your mobile. Start by connecting the center chains each “level” to one end of the level above it. Once you have at least three levels of drinking straws, you can

clip your shapes so that they hang down from each level at different heights.

Miniature Puppet Theater Kids of all ages love puppets, so imagine how much fun you and your children can have creating your very own puppet theater for indoor entertainment on those rainy days. Crafting these little individuals and giving them a beautiful home can prove just as enjoyable as the show itself!

First, ask your kids what kind of story they want to tell. Do they love medieval tales of knights and wizards? Do they want to create their own jungle populated by loveable animals? Anything is possible in the world of puppet theater, so encourage them to let their imaginations run wild.

Ready to make your puppets? Simply draw the basic shapes for the heads, limbs and torsos onto different colors of construction paper and cut the shapes out. Glue the heads and limbs onto the

torso and draw any little details that you need to bring the characters to life. Once the glue has dried, take your assembled paper puppet and attach it to a popsicle stick or drinking straw. You’ll use the stick or straw to manoeuvre the puppet.

Express yourselves through your puppet creations!

Now it’s time to create the theater, using a rectangular cardboard box. Cut one of the smaller sides away; this will serve as the “floor” of the stage. Next, make a large window in one of the larger sides; this open area gives you a proscenium. Draw or paint a festive background on a sheet of paper and tape it to the inside rear panel of the box. Finally, perch the theater on top of an open space so the kids can operate their puppets through the bottom. It’s showtime!

There you have it — two simple, easy projects that you and your kids will love.

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2018 Infiniti QX60 Utility 4D AWD 3.5L V6, US, 3rd Row Seat, All Wheel Drive, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Navigation, Park Distance Control, Power Driver Seat, Power Seats, Power Sun Roof, Premium Sound, Rearview Camera, Running Boards, Xenon Lights, $34,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Utility 4D Trai, US, 4x4, Air Conditioning - Automatic, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, Cold Weather Package, Cruise Control, Heated Seats, Keyless Entry, Luggage Rack, Navigation, Park Distance Control, Power Locks, Power Seats, Power Sun Roof, Power Windows, Premium Sound, Tinted Windows, ..., $41,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Kaiserslautern, 398 Pariser Strasse, Kaiserslautern, 67663 Germany, +49 (0) 631 560009091, admin-ktown@bavarian motorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun: 10-11 a.m.

Different sizes, full cover. Ins. incl.

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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium 4Motion, SUV, Gas, Automatic, $35,995 (US-3047). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 1 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49(0)631 3679 3979, in fo@ramsteinusedcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition, Sedan / Saloon, $21,999. 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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TRUCK RENTALS

Prices from Mon.-Fri./Daily rates start at without collision insurance; incl. 100km/62mls

Truck 7,5t

1 Day

€165

Cargo-Van 3,5

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€100

Cargo-Van 3,5t

1 Day

€85

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1 Day

€85

Cargo-Van 2,8 t

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€70

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€55

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2018 Volkswagen Atlas SE 2.0L I4 Turbo, SUV, $37,995. 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 BMW X1 xDrive28i, US, Park Distance Control, $30,995. Bavarian Motor Cars BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admingraf@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 VW Passat sedan 4Motion TDI, Sedan / Saloon, $25,499. 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!

2019 BMW X3 3.0i AWD 2.0L I4 Turbo, SUV, $39,999. 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!

2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i M Sport, US, Park Distance Control, $42,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Kaiserslautern, 398 Pariser Strasse, Kaiserslautern, 67663 Germany, +49 (0) 631 560009091, admin-ktown@ba varianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L Plus, Sedan / Saloon, US, Front, 9-Speed Shiftable Automatic (A), $39,999 (S5305). 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!

2019 Dodge Challenger R/T 5.7L V8, Coupe, $37,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, +49 (0)151-1580-6354, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, Minivan, US, Front, $26,999 (S5044). 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 Ford Escape SE EcoBoost, SUV, $28,999. 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 Ford Explorer Utility 4D Sport 4WD, US, €0. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Kaiserslautern, 398 Pariser Strasse, Kaiserslautern, 67663 Germany, +49 (0) 631 560009091, admin-ktown@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2019 Ford Escape SEL AWD, SUV, US, AWD/4WD, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic (A), $29,999 (S5169). 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!

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2019 Mazda CX-9 Touring, 7+ Passenger, Gas, Automatic, $31,995 (S-2717). 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!

2020 BMW X1 xDrive28i, US, 4x4, Air Bag, Anti Lock Brake System, Heads Up Display, Heated Front Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Navigation, Panorama Glass Roof, Power Tailgate, Premium Package, Rearview Camera, €0. Bavarian Motor Cars BMW - Kaiserslautern, 398 Pariser Strasse, Kaiserslautern, 67663 Germany, +49 (0) 631 560009091, admin-ktown@bavarian motorcars.com. Find all of our cars on Fin2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, Sedan / Sa- dItGuide.com! loon, Gas, Automatic, $22,995 (US-3083).

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2019 Ford Fiesta SE, Hatchback, US, Front, 5-Speed Manual (M), $21,499 (S5308). 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 Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG 45, SUV, $52,999. 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!

2019 Ford Fiesta ST Line, Hatchback, US, Front, 5-Speed Manual (M), $21,999 (S5288). 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 Nissan Altima Sedan 4D SL 2.5L I4, US, 4 Doors, Active Cruise Control, Air Bag, Air Conditioning - Automatic, All Season Tires, Alloy Wheels, AM/FM, Armrest, Automatic, Blue Tooth, Cruise Control, Cup Holders, Floormats, Heated Seats, Keyless Entry, Navigation, Power Mirrors, Power Seats, Power Sun Roof..., €0. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Kaiserslautern, 398 Pariser Strasse, Kaiserslautern, 67663 Germany, +49 (0) 631 560009091, admin-ktown@ bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium 5.0L V8, Coupe, $43,999. 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 Hyundai Sonata SE Sedan, Sedan / Saloon, $26,199. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, +49 (0)151-1580-6354, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus, SUV, US, Front, 9-Speed Shiftable Automatic (A), $27,999 (S5270). 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!

2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4, SUV, $36,999. 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!

2020 BMW X1 xDrive28i AWD, SUV, US, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic (A), $33,999 (S5330). The Used Car Guys Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, RamsteinMiesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, ramstein@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 BMW X1 xDrive28i, US, Park Distance Control, $31,995. Bavarian Motor Cars BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Ger2019 Nissan Rogue SL, Sedan / Saloon, many, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, adminUS, Front, 7-Speed Shiftable CVT (CVT), graf@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of $30,999 (S5368). The Used Car Guys - Ram- our cars on FindItGuide.com! stein, 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 Nissan Sentra SV, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $22,495 (US-3071). 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!

2019 Jeep Compass Sport FWD, SUV, $26,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, +49 (0)151-1580-6354, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Subaru Ascent Premium 7-Passenger AWD, SUV, US, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable CVT (CVT), $38,299 (S5304). 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!

2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4WD, SUV, $42,999. 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 Volkswagen Jetta S, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $23,495 (US-3077).

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2019 Mazda CX-3 Touring AWD 2.0L I4 Turbo, 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!

2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $23,495 (US-3078).

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2020 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L V8, Coupe, $46,999. 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!

2020 Ford Mustang GT V8, Coupe, $44,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, +49 (0)151-1580-6354, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Honda Civic LX Sensing, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $27,495 (S-2721).

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2020 Ford Ecosport SES 4WD, SUV, $27,499. 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!

2020 Audi Q3 Premium Plus S line AWD, SUV, US, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic (A), $41,999 (S5291). 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!

2020 Ford Fusion S, Sedan / Saloon, $27,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, +49 (0)151-1580-6354, contact@patriot-au tos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Ford Ecosport Titanium AWD 2.0L I4 Turbo, SUV, $26,995. 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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January 21, 2022

Sprechen Sie Deutsch?

5 tips for improving your German at home

Photo by Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock.com

by MilitaryInGermany.com For Americans living in Germany, it can be all too easy to never learn German.

If you speak English at work and English (or another non-German language) at home, you might think, “Why bother?”

However, learning to speak German — even a little bit — is a golden opportunity.

The benefits of speaking multiple languages are many and proven. And you’ll never be in a better place to improve the level of your German language skill.

Unfortunately, many of the traditional modes of language acquisition, like inperson classes, aren’t available right now.

Fortunately, however, there are plenty of other options (most of them free) to help you rapidly improve your ability as a German speaker.

Here are five tips to get you on your way.

1. Start with “Why?” This is especially important for adults who are just starting to learn a language.

Be very clear about why you want to learn.

Is it to be able to navigate common situations, like grocery store shopping or calling in take-out pizza orders? Is it simply to be able to say hello to your neighbors in the hopes that you can someday start a

conversation with them? Or would you like to master the language?

Keep the reasons for — and the benefits of — learning German at the top of your mind. If you’re clear about why this is important to you, it is much more probable that you will stick with it.

2. Find a partner Learning a language is like getting in shape. If you have a partner, you’re far likelier to accomplish your goals. Buddies can keep you motivated when you’re not feeling like it, and they can help you give you gentle nudges when you need to keep moving. As a bonus, you’ve also got someone with whom you can practice.

Even better: find a native German speaker who will chat with you regularly.

You’ll never be in a better location to do so.

3. Find a language app that works for you There are several online options that are great for beginners and experts alike.

For Americans living in Germany, here are some ideas: Army MWR libraries in Europe offers an excellent and comprehensive program through Mango. Using this free online resource can be very useful.

There is no shortage of free online apps that can be used via mobile or in a desktop environment. Popular choices include Memrise, DuoLingo or Babbel. These can be especially useful for learning or reviewing the basics.

Online courses can occasionally be available through organizations that traditionally offer in-person classes. For example, the Kaiserslautern Kreisvolkshochschule often offers online beginner courses. Ask around at your installation, as well.

4. Put in the time Once you’ve got goals, a partner (or a sense of adventure), and a way to learn, it is important to put in the time. Consistency is often more important than volume: for example, 10 minutes a day every day will take you further than one hour a couple of times a week. Find a way to make sure you’re putting in the time, even if it’s something as simple as a putting a daily checkmark on your calendar.

5. Put your pride aside This is so important, especially for adults. Don’t worry about looking (or sounding) like a fool. It’s the only way forward. So try what you learn as often as you can, especially with local citizens (remember, you live in Germany!).

Start small, with greetings and basic phrases. Learn to ask, “Sprechen Sie Englisch?” before saying anything else.

If someone says yes, you’ll know you’ve got a safe audience with whom to speak German. The more you use your language skills, the faster you’ll improve!

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January 21, 2022

HESSENPARK from Page 1 Frankfurt am Main. Unfortunately it took some big hits during the war and though there are still a few cobble-stoned towns left, the main part of history that’s on display here is post war architectural atrocities. But fear not, Hessenpark exists to not only bring history back to life but bring you and your family a fun day out.

Highlights include live animals, actors in period clothing, 104 cozy timber-framed buildings, lakes, a windmill, countless exhibitions and, of course, onsite restaurants. The park is separated into 7 geographical parts that could be viewed as tiny villages with no more than a few houses and often a church each. The market square alone, which can be seen on the cover photo, houses a pharmacy, a shop, two traditional pubs, a restaurant, a bakery and much more. A round trip will take you from the north of Hessen to the very south and everything in between before you get back to the market square for a hearty meal and a Frankfurt Apple Wine (like cider), beer or a glass of regional wine.

A constantly changing selection of live demonstrations teaches visitors about life in the countryside. The houses and buildings are not only pretty to look at but almost all of them contain little exhibitions on different topics. From the making of clothes to agricultural challenges, family life, religion, a blacksmith shop, a grocer and so much more.

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Animals Not only history is alive at Hessenpark. (Didn’t think I’d make another living history pun, huh?) A number of animals such as geese, chickens, goats, cattle and pigs await in species-appropriate enclosures. My favorite were definitely the baby piglets that were frolicking through the mud despite the cold temperatures.

Opening hours and admission prices: Admission costs €9 per adult and only €1 per child or student. Children under 5 get in for free. Dogs are allowed in and cost €1 each. They are not allowed to go into the buildings.

Between November 1 and February 28, the park is only open on weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Between March 1 and October 31, the park is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The map (pictured right) makes it look a bit bigger than it feels. The red round trip route is certainly doable if you calculated half a day at the park including going inside the buildings and enjoying an extended lunch break.

Getting there By car: Free parking is available on site. There are plenty of signs on the A5 and beyond to guide you there. It’s a circa 1.5-hour drive from the KMC, 45 minutes from Wiesbaden and under 2.5 hours from Stuttgart.

Due to regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, bookings and trips may be cancelled or postponed, and travel to neighboring countries may not be allowed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend. For U.S. government employees, including service members, remember to always follow command regulations, which may be different than host nation policies.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Photo by Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock.com

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.

Valentine Bazaar

The Valentine Bazaar is a shopper’s paradise for all your shopping needs.

Join Family & MWR for the Valentine Bazaar from Friday, Feb. 11 to Sunday, Feb. 13 at Bldg. 229 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Hours of shopping are Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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.

CYS Now Hiring Child and Youth Services needs additional Child and Youth Program Assistants for the Rheinland-Pfalz Military Community to expand programming. Earn benefits such as funding for college credits, vacation, health insurance, and much more.

Even earn a FREE Child Development Associate or Youth Practicum Credential through CYS. To apply visit www.usajobs.gov.

Army Community Service “BE STRONG” Excursions The Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Army Community Service and Outdoor Recreation are partnering up to offer newly-reporting Soldiers and their families BE STRONG Excursions and German-City Day Trip vouchers now to Sept. 30. To find out the eligibility criteria, call Baumholder ACS at 531-2850 or 0611-143531-2850, or Kaiserslautern ACS at 541-9000 or 0611-143-5419000, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Car PCS Cleaning Service The Pulaski Automotive Skills Center offers PCS cleaning services that includes the inside, outside, and under the hood and carriages of vehicles. This service is guaranteed to pass the agricultural inspections for customers who are shipping POVs to their next duty destinations. For more

U.S. Army Digital Photography Contest Get ready to submit your best photos until March 15 in the 2022 U.S. Army Friday Pool Tournament Digital Photography Contest. The two The Landstuhl Community Club hosts divisions are active duty and other a pool tournament Friday, Jan. 21 at eligible patrons. The seven categories the club, Bldg. 3780 on Landstuhl are: animals; design elements; digital Post. Sign-up is at 6 p.m., with the darkroom; military life; nature and tournament beginning at 6:30 p.m. landscapes; people; and, still life. Learn Contestants must be 18 years or more at https://www.armymwr.com/ older. This is a 2G+ event. To find programs-and-services/arts-crafts/ out about the cash prizes, call the digital-photo-contest Landstuhl Community Club at 0637186-7244 or visit kaiserslautern. Latin Night at Armstrong’s Club armymwr.com.

It’s time to Rumba, Salsa and ChaCha-Cha 9 Feb. 5 at 9 p.m. during Friday Night Karaoke at Latin Night at the Armstrong’s Club, Armstrong’s Club Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing.

Sing your favorite songs during Patrons must be ages 18 and older.

Karaoke Night Jan. 21 at 9 p.m. at During 2G+ rules, dancing will not be the Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on permitted. For more information, visit Vogelweh Housing. Singers must be kaiserslautern.armymwr.com ages 18 and older. During 2G+ rules, dancing will not be permitted. For Thursday Night-Burger and Pizza more information, visit kaiserslautern. Night at Tavern on the Rock armymwr.com Thursday just got better! Enjoy a burger, fries and coleslaw for $15, New Year New You Fitness or a pepperoni and cheese pizza for Challenge $11, Jan. 27 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. While there, join in on the fun and play a round of trivia at Trivia Night, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a 2G+ event. Tavern on the Rock (Inside Rheinlander convention Center) Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8085. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

The Hall of Champions and Mountaineer Fitness Centers are Thursday Night Trivia at Tavern on hosting the 8th New Year New You the Rock Fitness Challenge from Jan. 24 to Feb. Do you have an uncanny ability to 22 with a chance to win a first place remember dates, names, places, and prize. Registration will be Jan. 24 at other random knowledge? Assemble 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Mountaineer your team and head to the Tavern on Fitness Center, Bldg. 8820 on Smith the Rock Jan. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. to Barracks in Baumholder. Registration win bragging rights and a prize. Open fee is $20. For more information, call to ID cardholders and their guests, 0611-143-531-2836 or 531-2836 or ages 18 and older. This is a 2G+ visit baumholder.armymwr.com. event. For more information, call the Rheinlander Convention Center, Smith Karaoke Saturdays at Tavern on Barracks BLDG 8085, at 531-2890 or the Rock 0611-143-531-2887.

Sing your heart every Saturday night at Tavern on the Rock! Come out Baumholder Library’s “30 or More starting at Jan. 22 at 9 p.m. and show You Score!” off your skills. Open to ID cardholders The Baumholder “Iron Works” Library and their guests, ages 18 and older. is hosting a free “30 or More You During 2G+ rules, dancing will not be Score!” incentive to expand horizons, permitted. For more information, call explore new worlds and to win in the Rheinlander Convention Center, the process now to Jan. 31. The Smith Barracks BLDG 8085, at 531- Baumholder Library invites patrons 2890 or 0611-143-531-2887. to check out at least 30 items or more at one time during the month of Hip Hop Night at Armstrong’s Club January to receive a special reward.

Hip Hop Night will be Jan. 22 at 9 p.m. Please note that there is a limit on at the Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on the number of certain items, such Vogelweh Housing. Patrons must be 18 as CDs, that can be checked out at a and older. During 2G+ rules, dancing will time. If you are not sure, please check not be permitted. For more information, with your Baumholder Library Staff. visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

The Baumholder “Iron Works” Library information, call 493-4167 or 06313406-4167, or visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

is located in Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. For more information, call 531-2841 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Twisted Art

The Baumholder Warrior Zone and the Arts and Crafts Center is hosting a “Twisted Art” Painting Event Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Warrior Zone, Bldg.

8218 on Smith Barracks. The cost is $35 and includes all materials. This event is open to U.S. I.D. Card holders and their guests. For more information, call the Warrior Zone at 531-2912 or 0611-143531-2912 or the Arts & Crafts Center at 531-2895 or 0611-143-531-2895 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Fall German Hunting Course The Baumholder Outdoor Recreation is hosting the German Hunting Course Feb. 1 to April 16 on Pulaski Barracks.

The course is an intensive 8-to-10week program. Cost is $250. Open to hunters ages 18 and older, who are U.S. citizens/I.D. cardholders. Participants earn a life-long hunting certification, which is valid throughout Europe.

For more information, contact Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 8167 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder, by calling 531-3401 or 0611-143531-3401, or visiting baumholder. armymwr.com.

Spring Youth Sports Registration Registration for the U.S. Army’s spring youth sports season opens Feb. 1 to 28 or when teams are full. Sports available are baseball, golf, softball, soccer, and track and field and are for ages 5 to 15. Cost is $65. A Health Assessment/Sports Physical must be on file prior to initial practice.

For more information or to register, contact Parent Central Services, Bldg.

162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, by calling 541-9065/9066/9067 or 0611143-541-9065/9066/9067 or visiting kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

KMC Onstage Presents “Medea, a Greek Tragedy” KMC Onstage presents “Medea, a Greek Tragedy” Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. at the KMC Onstage Main Stage, Bldg.

3232 on Kleber Kaserne. This is a G2 event. Calling in advance to reserve tickets is highly encouraged. For more information, call 483-6626 or

06314116626, or visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

Valentine’s Day Massage Workshop The Pulaski Yoga and Massage Studio is hosting two-hour Valentine’s Day Massage Workshops Saturday, Feb. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 19 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Studio, Bldg. 2899 on Pulaski Barracks. Cost is $120 per couple. The 2G+ Rules apply. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Baumholder Library’s “Potter Palooza” The Baumholder “Iron Works” Library is hosting a free “Potter Palooza” Feb. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. in Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder.

Experience a magical afternoon set in Hogwarts with activities, magic, fun and more for all ages. Costumes are encouraged. For more information, call 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841, or visit the Friends of the Baumholder Library on Facebook or baumholder. armymwr.com.

MAKERMANIA! at the Baumholder Library The Baumholder Library is hosting MAKERMANIA! Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. at the Library, Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks.

Each month will focus on a Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art or Math theme. For more information, call 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Super Bowl Viewing Party A free Super Bowl Viewing Party will held Feb. 13 and 14 at the Halftime Sports Bar in the Landstuhl Community Club, Bldg. 3780 on Landstuhl Post. Doors open at 10 p.m. Reservations are not required.

For more information, call the club at 06371-86-6107 during regular duty hours, which are 2:30 to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, and closed on weekends, or visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

Super Bowl Party at the Baumholder Warrior Zone The Baumholder Warrior Zone hosts a Super Bowl Party Feb. 13 at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. Entrance fee is $5. There will be live streaming of the 2022 Super Bowl on a large projector.

Free snacks and food will be offered during the showing. This event is open to U.S. ID Card holders and their guests, who are 18 and older. For more information please contact the Baumholder Warrior Zone at 5312912 or 06111435312912 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

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AT THE MOVIES Photo by repbone / Shutterstock.com

TODAY Redeeming Love (PG-13) 1545 Scream (R) 1300, 1930 The 355 (PG-13) 1230 Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG13) 1200, 1515, 1845 Sing 2 (PG) 1145, 1415, 1645 Matrix: Resurrection (R) 1845 Journal For Jordan (PG-13) 1530 King’s Man (R) 1845

DRAMA, ROMANCE

SATURDAY Redeeming Love (PG-13) 1545 Scream (R) 1300, 1930 The 355 (PG-13) 1230 Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG13) 1200, 1515, 1845 Sing 2 (PG) 1145, 1415, 1645 Matrix: Resurrection (R) 1845 Journal For Jordan (PG-13) 1530 King’s Man (R) 1845

Screenshots and poster by Sony Pictures Releasing

Journal of Jordan (2022) Deployed to Iraq, First Sgt. Charles Monroe King starts to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, Dana Canedy, a senior editor for The New York Times, revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to his beloved family.

Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Chanté Adams, Jalon Christian Director: Denzel Washington

ACTION, ADVENTURE

HORROR, THRILLER

Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

Scream (2022) Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, Calif., a new killer dons the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past.

With Spider-Man’s identity now revealed, our friendly neighborhood web-slinger is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life as Peter Parker from the high stakes of being a superhero. When Peter asks for help from Doctor Strange, the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

Poster by Sony Pictures Releasing

Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch Director: Jon Watts

ROMANCE, HISTORICAL DRAMA

Cast: Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courteney Cox Directors: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett

Poster by Paramount Pictures

MUSICAL, COMEDY

Redeeming Love (2022)

Sing 2 (2021)

Angel, who was sold into prostitution as a child, has survived through hatred and self-loathing in 1850s California. When she meets Michael Hosea, she discovers there is no brokenness that love can’t heal.

Can-do koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast of animal performers prepare to launch a dazzling stage extravaganza in the glittering entertainment capital of the world.

There’s just one hitch — he has to find and persuade the world’s most reclusive rock star to join them. What begins as Buster’s dream of big-time success soon becomes an emotional reminder of the power of music to heal even the most broken heart.

Cast: Abigail Cowen, Tom Lewis, Nina Dobrev Director: D.J. Caruso

Poster by Universal Pictures

Poster by Universal Pictures

Cast: Tori Kelly, Reese Witherspoon, Taron Egerton Director: Garth Jennings

SUNDAY Redeeming Love (PG-13) 1545 Scream (R) 1300, 1930 The 355 (PG-13) 1230 Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG13) 1200, 1515, 1845 Sing 2 (PG) 1145, 1415, 1645 Matrix: Resurrection (R) 1845 Journal For Jordan (PG-13) 1530 King’s Man (R) 1845 MONDAY Redeeming Love (PG-13) 1830 Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG13) 1845 Matrix: Resurrection (R) 1815 King’s Man (R) 1845 TUESDAY Redeeming Love (PG-13) 1830 Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG13) 1845 Matrix: Resurrection (R) 1815 King’s Man (R) 1845 WEDNESDAY Redeeming Love (PG-13) 1630 Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG13) 1715, 1900 Sing 2 (PG) 1630 Journal For Jordan (PG-13) 1915 King’s Man (R) 1715 THURSDAY Redeeming Love (PG-13) 1630 Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG13) 1715, 1900 Sing 2 (PG) 1630 Journal For Jordan (PG-13) 1915 King’s Man (R) 1715 Editor’s note: The movies listing was the most current at the time of publication. Dates are subject to change. Please check with your local theater for the most up-to-date schedule.

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