Kaiserslautern American - March 8, 2024

Whether you’re from the coast or from somewhere inland, there’s something magical about water. Müritz National Park, which is located in the northeast German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, is definitely magical. Billed as the “land of a thousand lakes,” the park doesn’t disappoint. Water is everywhere, accessible, and beautiful. Plus, the park has one of the coolest aquariums in Germany!

3 AF commander visits memorial site, Page 2

86th MXG tests Electronic Jacking, Leveling System, Pages 16-17

Black History Month fashion show, Page 15

Story and photos by Senior Airman Jared Lovett 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 435th Contingency Response Group marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 25th anniversary at

Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 26.

The first of its kind in the

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group, pose for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 26. Established on Feb. 26, 1999, the 435th CRG has since emerged as a pioneering force within the Air Force’s mission both in Europe and beyond.

FEATURE Soulful Servant spreads joy through music, Page 8

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, gives a speech during the United States Army Air Corps Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Solid Sender” aircraft memorial service in Alschbach, Feb. 25. Photos by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, and former German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, unveil a plaque commemorating the United States Army Air Corps Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Solid Sender” memorial in Alschbach, Feb. 25. The memorial commemorates the Airmen who were shot down, spending the rest of World War II as prisoners of war in German war camps, and the German civilians who were killed in the aftermath.

U.S. and German flags are displayed at the United States Army Air Corps Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Solid Sender” memorial site in Alschbach, Feb. 25.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Band plays music during the United States Army Air Corps Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Solid Sender” aircraft memorial service in Alschbach, Feb. 25.

(Left) U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, is shown photos of the United States Army Air Corps Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Solid Sender” aircraft in Alschbach, Feb. 25.

(Left) U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, speaks with a German citizen during the United States Army Air Corps Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Solid Sender” aircraft memorial service in Alschbach, Feb. 25. “Solid Sender” was shot down during Operation ARGUMENT, an American operation which took place in World War II. Commonly referred to as “Big Week,” the operation consisted of raids against enemy industrial targets and aircraft facilities throughout Central Europe, often with hundreds of bombers and fighters in each raid.

Air Force, combining the personnel and equipment of disparate organizations into one force element, the 435th CRG was created on Feb. 26, 1999. Just two months after its inception, the CRG hit the ground running and deployed in response to an escalating conflict in former Yugoslavia.

Tasked with rapid deployment to austere locations, the CRG’s inaugural mission to Tirana, Albania, for Operation Shining Hope in 1999 exemplified its purpose. There, the group established a massive base camp at the Rinas Airport to facilitate critical relief efforts for refugees amidst the turmoil and support the deployment of Task Force Hawk, an Army helicopter assault force.

However, the roots of the CRG’s mission extend further back, drawing inspiration from the IX Engineer Command during World War II. As part of the Ninth Air Force, aviation engineering units like the 435th Troop Carrier Group played a pivotal role in building, camouflaging, maintaining and defending expeditionary airfields, including participation in the historic Normandy landings.

Over the past quarter century, the CRG has not only upheld these proud traditions but has expanded upon them, showcasing unparalleled skills and dedication. From deployments in Tirana to operations spanning Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the CRG has consistently demonstrated its capability and resolve in executing critical missions.

One notable deployment occurred in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where the CRG supported Operation Enduring Freedom, overcoming harsh winter conditions to construct an air base accommodating more than 3,000 coalition forces. In 2003, the CRG earned Airborne Assault credit for their role in establishing Bashur Airfield for Operation Northern Delay in Northern Iraq, enduring challenging conditions

before returning to Ramstein.

“Since February 26, 1999, the men and women of the CRG have answered our nation’s call,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Pat Rayner, 435th CRG commander. “From Albania to Iraq, Kyrgyzstan to Diyarbakir, Mozambique to Manda Bay, 101 to 201, and from J-Town to Malacky, the CRG has extended our nation’s global reach, brought relief during humanitarian disasters, protected our partners and allies, and projected combat power to the forward edge.”

Their unwavering commitment to service, marked by courage and sacrifice, ensures the group continues to play a vital role in USAFE’s mission to defend vital U.S. interests, deter aggression and deepen relationships with the Air Force’s allies and partners by projecting combatready airpower in the European and African theaters.

On the anniversary day, the 435th CRG held a historical briefing where Airmen spoke about significant events that shaped the legacy of the group. Then they had a formal dinner together as a team.

Retired Col. Clifton Bray, the 435th CRG’s first commander, attended and served as the 25th Anniversary dining-in keynote speaker.

“When you wake up each morning and look at yourself in the mirror, you are looking at who enables large humanitarian relief efforts to happen,” he said. “Whenever a nation’s leaders direct something to be done, there is another group of men and women who make it happen — that’s you. This is why the 435th CRG exists. There is no civilian equivalent to the CRG. Few will ever fully appreciate what you do, but that does not change the fact you are greatly needed.”

The threat picture has changed over the course of 25 years; however, the CRG’s capability to assess, open and operate expeditionary air bases remains a powerful asset for the joint force.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matt Clark, 435th Construction and Training Squadron power production contingency instructor, briefs Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group on the history of the unit, at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 26. Established on Feb. 26, 1999, the 435th CRG marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 25th anniversary.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Randy Uyehara, 435th Security Forces Squadron contingency response team member, briefs Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group on the history of the unit, at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 26.

THE HOUSING HYPE

On-base Housing Tenant Satisfaction Survey

Dear on-base housing residents,

Soon you will receive an email with a letter from the Secretary of the Air Force and the KMC Housing Chief on an upcoming housing survey. From March 4 through April 18, each home will receive a survey and the opportunity to share what you like about living in Air Force Housing and ways we can improve service.

There is one survey per household and the information you provide will remain confidential. Remember, the feedback and information you provide is vital to ensuring the housing program meets your needs now and in the future.

Please do not forward the survey to parties outside of your household and add AirForceHousingSurvey@celassociates.com to your email in order to prevent your survey from going to your spam folder or being blocked by anti-spam software.

Finally, you will receive periodic reminders to complete the survey, so please don’t miss your opportunity to have an impact on the future of Air Force Housing.

Sincerely,

The Military Housing Office

National Defense Authorization Act Government Housing Assessment 2024

An independent third-party has been contracted to conduct inspections of all Government Owned Housing. The purpose of this inspection is to ensure that service members and their families are provided safe and adequate housing. Inspections will include a comprehensive assessment of the unit interiors, building systems, common areas, building exteriors, built in wardrobes, landscaping and other improvements. The inspections will be March 12–May 3. Notifications will be sent to residents and placed on home front doors. To schedule your home inspection, scan the QR code and select KMC. Then type in your address.

Inspectors are required to take photo documentation of any deficiencies they find however it is the residents’ choice if any additional photos are taken.

If you have any questions, contact the Housing Office at DSN 489-7108, or COMM 0631-5367108 or by email at KMChousing@us.af.mil

TAKE NOTE

ATTN: Those packing up, leaving the KMC

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

Finance Customer Service

Official Photo Studio has moved

The 86th AW/PA Official Photo Studio has moved to our new permanent location. The new location is in the second-floor offices located in the back portion of the Hercules Theatre, Bldg 2101. To schedule an appointment, go to www.ramstein.af.mil. If you have any questions call DSN: 480-9199.

Finance customer service walk-ins are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday-Friday, in building 2108. Voucher processing is by appointment only from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., MondayFriday. Appointments can be booked through the QR code. For all other matters, please submit a ticket through the Comptroller Services Portal at https://csp.cce.af.mil/

Retiree Activities Office

Attention all retirees, veterans, spouses and surviving spouses.

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

Your Retiree Affairs Office wants you!

It is our mission to serve our retiree community — but we rely on our volunteer staff to do so. Volunteering can mean as little as one day a week for a four-hour block. The RAO is open Mon 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tue/Wed/Thu from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1

HISTORY CORNER

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

RAO is in need of a new volunteer director

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

Photo by Golubovy / Shutterstock.com

Courtesy photo

Headquarters United States Air Forces in Europe moved from Lindsey Air Station, Wiesbaden, to Ramstein Air Base March 14, 1973, five decades ago. This step was to enhance USAFE’s response to crisis or war with NATO’s Fourth Allied Tactical Air Force which was also located at Ramstein Air Base at that time.

Photo by USArmyGermany.com

Photo courtesy of Housing Office

USAG RP, German authorities establish mutual aid agreement for enhanced emergency services

by Mary Del Rosario U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

U.S. Army Garrison RheinlandPfalz Directorate for Emergency Services partnered with German officials from surrounding cities and communities to sign a mutual agreement, Feb. 21. The joint agreement secures and ensures mutual aid and assistance between the agencies and communities in the event of emergencies, such as fires, floods and other possible hazards.

The garrison’s DES initiated the mutual aid agreement to establish reliable support systems between the partnering agencies when there is a need to respond and provide care for the shared communities throughout the Rheinland-Pfalz footprint.

“Today we gather to recognize and celebrate the importance of our mutual assistance agreement, which plays a critical role in strengthening our emergency response capabilities and promoting international cooperation in times of need,” said Lt. Col. David Castillo, DES.

The mutual assistance agreement covers inter-agency cooperation over a variety of areas including joint training exercises, information exchanges, mobilizing resources and

coordinating efforts to ensure smooth and effective emergency responses.

“We recognize the invaluable contributions and expertise that our German host nation partners provide in the area of disaster and emergency management,” Castillo continued. “Through our mutual commitment, we forge a stronger alliance to protect our communities.”

DES is committed to providing

the highest quality professional law enforcement, fire support and emergency services.

“It is great to welcome so many of our German partners in signing this joint agreement. This is a true demonstration of our mutual commitment to securing the safety and well-being of everyone in our shared communities. We are proud and grateful for such a strong German American partnership,” said Col. Reid E.

Furman, USAG Rheinland-Pfalz commander.

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz serves, supports and secures the total force community enabling power projection for the European Theater.

Those who signed the agreement were:

• Frau Beate Kimmel , Oberbürgermeisterin Kaiserslautern (Lord Mayor)

• Herr Dr. Fritz Brechtel , Landrat Germersheim (County Commissioner)

• Herr Miroslaw Kowalski , Landrat Kreis Birkenfeld (County Commissioner)

• Herr Bernd Alsfasser , Verbandsbürgermeister Baumholder (District Mayor)

• Herr Christoph Lothschütz , Verbandsbürgermeister Oberes Glantal (District Mayor)

• Herr Christian Hirsch , Verbandsbürgermeister Bruchmühlbach-Miesau (District Mayor)

• Herr Rudolf Jacob , Verbandsbürgermeister Winnweiler (District Mayor)

• Herr Ralf Schwarm , Verbandsbürgermeister Weilerbach (District Mayor)

• Frau Silke Brunck , Verbandsbürgermeisterin Enkenbach-Alsenborn (District Mayor)

• Herr Wolfgang Erfurt , 1. Kreisbeigeordneter Donnersbergkreis (Deputy County Commissioner)

Ralf Lessmeister and Otto Rubly, the county commissioners responsible for the Kaiserslautern and Kusel counties, were unable to attend the signing ceremony due to other commitments and signed the agreement later that afternoon.

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz commander Col. Reid E. Furman, the Directorate for Emergency Services and German officials from surrounding cities and communities sign a mutual agreement which secures and ensures mutual aid and assistance between the agencies and communities in the event of emergencies, such as fires, floods and other possible hazards. Courtesy photo

From pilot to pageantry: Meet 1st active-duty Miss America

Story and

photos by Katie Lange Department of Defense News

Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh made big plans for herself when she was young, although she never really factored becoming Miss America into that equation. However, after a tough competition in January, Marsh became the first active-duty service member to earn the crown. The 22-year-old U.S. Air Force Academy graduate is now learning to navigate life as a military member, a cancer research scholar and a public figure.

An early eye on the sky

Growing up, Marsh wanted to be a pilot and an astronaut, so she attended NASA’s Space Camp at age 13. When she learned that she could further her ambitions by going to the Air Force Academy, she started working toward becoming a cadet, even earning her civilian pilot’s license at 17 years old.

In 2018, Marsh lost her mother, Whitney, to pancreatic cancer. In her honor, the family started the Whitney Marsh Foundation, which raises funds for research and awareness to increase patients’ chances of early detection. Marsh took on the role of co-founder and president.

The following year, Marsh made it to the Air Force Academy, but she initially had bouts of homesickness.

“I was struggling — being removed from my family, grieving my mom, and now I’m in a really tough military environment,” she said, thinking back on her freshman year. That’s when she was inspired by her cousin, who was a pageant contestant, to give pageantry a try. “I decided to take a stab at pageants to see all the different ways that it could help me.”

Highlighting similar values

There are a lot of stereotypes regarding beauty pageants and the people involved in them, but Marsh said there are actually a lot of overlapping core values that pageants and the military share.

“I realized pageants have always been about community service, leadership, resume building and public speaking, and I think that is what made me be able to be successful in the Air Force,” she said.

After a lot of studying and several internships, including with NASA, Marsh graduated from the Air Force Academy in the spring of 2023 with a degree in physics. Upon her commissioning, she received a pilot’s billet. But soon after, she was crowned Miss Colorado, and her career trajectory started to change.

In September, Marsh decided to defer her pilot training to pursue a master’s degree in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School — an option made possible through the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Civilian Institution Programs. She’s also a graduate intern at Harvard Medical School and is working with experts from the Dana Farber Cancer Institute on early cancer detection research — continuing her work for the foundation dedicated to her mom.

In January, Marsh won the title of Miss America during the national pageant in Orlando, Florida. Between her Air Force commitment, her studies and now these public-facing duties, she’s got a lot to juggle. Thankfully, the Air Force has rolled with her change of fortune and put her into a public affairs/recruiting position for the year that she is Miss America.

“The Air Force has been really, really wonderful with me,” Marsh said during a USO event she attended on Capitol Hill in February. “Basically, anytime I go and do Miss America events, I’m also giving back to the Air Force to ensure people know about the message of what it means to serve as 2nd Lt. Marsh — the different ways that they can get involved in the military, whether it be in the Air Force or other branches or different jobs.”

Honoring her mother

As far as her Harvard research goes, Marsh said she’s still working with her advisor and is excited about

the possibility of bringing potential legislation related to their research to Capitol Hill over the next year.

“Now I understand the science side and [how to ask] medical professionals, ‘What do you think needs to be done for patients, and how can we get that done through legislation?’ Because through Harvard, even though I only got to do one semester there, I have learned that it is really easy to make bad policy,” Marsh said. “I think the best way to making good policy is by intimately understanding from the source — with patients — and intimately understanding that scientifically so we’re enacting it properly. Now that I have all of those communities able to give me that knowledge, I’m really excited to get to use that piece to come forward here on the Hill and maybe get some things done.”

She said it’s also a blessing for her to be able to share her mother’s story on such a large stage.

“Losing her when she was 41 to pancreatic cancer — I want people to know her story. I want them to know the signs, the ways to get help … because I don’t think we do enough for pancreatic cancer,” Marsh said. “My mom was misdiagnosed when we had no cancer history in our family. She was healthy. She didn’t have any of those warning signs, and she still passed away. We need to do more for our patients, and being able to have a national platform and a voice now to work with people is so important. I can’t think of a better way to [showcase] the legacy of my mom.”

Dispelling misconceptions about pageantry and service

As the first active-duty service member to earn the Miss America crown, Marsh’s national platform may help dispel the lingering assumption that military roles are too masculine for the average woman. Marsh said young women can make any position their own.

“I hope that women are able to see that they can define their own role in the military — whether they

want to take it in the more feminine path or not — knowing that they are empowered to make that decision,” Marsh said. “I hope young girls can see that you can lead in the military, or you can lead in a board room, in the courthouse, in medical boardrooms — whatever it might be — and you can be taken seriously. Whether I’m in a crown and sash or whether I’m in my uniform, I serve as 2nd Lt. Marsh and I serve as Miss America simultaneously, and they do not take away from one another.”

When it comes to Miss America, there are several phases of competition: The public and private interviews, the talent portion, the evening gown and fitness competitions, as well as the social impact pitch. Between military fitness requirements and her work with the Whitney Marsh Foundation, the latter two weren’t a problem for Marsh. For her, she said the hardest part was talent.

“I’m not conventionally talented. I can’t fight, sing, dance or play an instrument — everyone would run off with their eyes and ears closed,” she joked. “So, I did a monologue on my first solo flight. It was really nervewracking because I’m not trained in theater … and I knew the weight of what I had to carry in my speech — that I needed to deliver it perfectly, so I was able to carry the strength and the image of what I wanted military women to be portrayed as. So, that pressure was weighing on me backstage, and it was really scary.”

For service members considering pageantry

When asked what advice she had for other active-duty women considering getting into pageantry, her answer was simple.

“Just do it,” she said, mentioning all the different opportunities that have opened up for her. “Without pageants, I never would have had this giant platform for community service, and you can really do with that whatever you want. They leave it as a blank slate. … The Miss America opportu-

nity has also enabled me to practice so much on public speaking, and that is a skill that you need throughout the military and throughout the rest of your life.”

Not to mention the great scholarship opportunities.

“I received $70,000 in educational scholarships through Miss America, and I think that’s such a beautiful way to open up doors for you and whatever phase of life that you’re in,” Marsh said. “So, I would challenge all the military women to join and do it because it’s only up from here. I would love to see some more girls in uniform showing up and competing in the Miss America opportunity.”

Her Air Force future

Within five years, Marsh went from being a small-town girl to a strong, successful figure who’s blazing a path in public policy, cancer research and the military. She said she’s still trying to comprehend it all.

“I feel like I haven’t had a moment to breathe yet to let it all sink in, but I will say I do feel very lucky. Without this opportunity, I obviously couldn’t share all the wonderful things the Air Force has given me, whether it be all the opportunities at the Air Force Academy or now being an officer,” she said.

Marsh clearly has a lot on her plate at the moment. As far as her future in the Air Force goes, she said at this point, anything is possible.

“This year has just opened up so many opportunities,” she said. “The Air Force has given so much to me to let me do this year [as Miss America], and I want to make sure that I have my best skillset and training in mind with whatever job they put me in postHarvard, because I want to ensure that I give back to them in the best way that I possibly can.”

Marsh still has the option to attend undergraduate pilot training once she completes her master’s degree. She could also choose to pursue one of 42 other line officer careers — the choice is hers.

(Right) Air Force 2 Lt. Madison Marsh, the newly crowned Miss America for 2024, high-fives USO canine therapy dog Smith during a visit to Capitol Hill, Feb. 6.

(Left) Air Force 2 Lt. Madison Marsh, who won the crown of Miss America on Jan. 14, proudly shows off her purple ribbon lapel pin that highlights pancreatic cancer awareness, a disease her mother died from in 2018. Courtesy photo

Making connections through theater

Kaiserslautern Military Community members edit their scripts for a performance at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center in Kaiserslautern, Feb. 21. Performing arts provides a platform for people in the community to come together, form bonds, and share important stories with an audience. Photos by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty

Kaiserslautern Military Community members rehearse a script for a staged reading performance at Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center in Kaiserslautern, Feb. 21.

Kaiserslautern Military Community OnStage actors rehearse their lines for an upcoming staged reading performance at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center in Kaiserslautern, Feb. 21. The staged reading was a free performance for the community in celebration of Black History Month in the arts.

Brittney Marie, staged reading director, speaks at a dress rehearsal at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center in Kaiserslautern, Feb. 21. In celebration of Black History Month, Marie directed the staged reading of Lorraine Hansberry’s play “A Raisin in the Sun.”

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Kim Jones, yeoman, reads a script for a staged reading dress rehearsal at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center in Kaiserslautern, Feb. 21. KMC OnStage offers a variety of classes to KMC members, including directing and improv for individuals of all backgrounds and ages.

Brittney Marie, staged reading director, analyzes a dress rehearsal at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center in Kaiserslautern, Feb. 21. Marie and cast members gathered in the dressing room to share feedback of the rehearsal.

Soulful Servant: Chaplain Idomele spreads joy through saxophone melodies

by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Proudly serving as a chaplain for the 86th Airlift Wing at Ramstein Air Base, U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Idomele’s journey is a testament of undertaking challenges head-on and pursuing dreams despite the challenges.

Hailing from the vibrant city of Kano, Nigeria, West Africa, Idomele’s (EE-doh-meh-lay) inspiring journey launched from encounters with jazz, courtesy of his brothers’ always playing soul-stirring afrobeat music. The pull of unfamiliar melodies intrigued him, and he soon discovered Fela Kuti, a Nigerian composer also known as the “King of Afrobeat.”

Idomele found himself captivated by Kuti’s rhythms — a combination of American jazz and traditional Nigerian music — and by the positive messages of hope intertwined within the lyrics of the music, which Kuti used to confront political injustice in his country.

“Like Nelson Mandela, Fela was an activist who always sang and talked about man’s inhumanity against man,” Idomele said. “He always fought against inequalities the ’masses’ faced against rich and corrupt leaders, sentiments composed into the previously unknown form of Afrobeat.”

Inspired by Kuti’s contagious spirit and willingness to stand up for his beliefs, Idomele picked up a saxophone and learned to play, not realizing how greatly music would one day become a part of his life.

“Generally speaking, music is all around you in African cultures and communities,” Idomele said. “You just cannot help but gravitate towards music and it just becomes like the air you breathe.”

From the bustling city of Kano to the disciplined environment of the U.S. Air Force, Idomele’s story is one of the power of music, and equally as important: service before self, and the pursuit of his lifelong vocation.

Idomele’s roots in a reli gious environment in West Africa propelled him to become the man he is today, he said. His father worked as a Mobil Oil Executive, which afforded him oppor tunities like traveling internation ally, includ ing to the U.S. and Europe, and attend ing a private Catholic school where he dis

covered his call to ministry.

“[Why I wanted to work in ministry] is not explainable or something palpable,” Idomele said. “While [events in my life] certainly were influencers, there was just an innate, soul-seated calling to serve God. I wanted to serve God while serving humankind and ministry provided the pathway.”

As a child, Idomele’s father took him to gigs at his private hotels and businesses. It was there that he became drawn to a different way of life than his father’s in the business world. “I did not want to live my life that way,” he said.

Idomele’s discernment to enter ministry was further cemented when his father passed away. Following his father’s death, he remembers his mother regularly taking him to church to attend Catholic

During one

Mass Idomele was particularly struck by the words of the priest who while preaching said, “What does it profit a man if he gains a whole world and loses his soul?,” referencing Mark Chapter 8 verses 36-38.

“I became haunted by this question: What happens to one’s soul?” Idomele said. “I started asking, what happens to dad now and all his money, the properties, the houses and the wealth? What happens? And who or what is a priest? Someone told me a Catholic priest is a man who spends his life helping to order the soul of humankind correctly by serving God.” This resonated deeply in his spirit, he said.

As a student of human behavior, Idomele continued wondering why couples who vowed to spend their lives together would decide to dissolve their marriages — a bond that was intended to last for life. At a crossroads of such study and speculation, he consulted with his spiritual advisor who suggested he study relationships more deeply and pen his research findings on marriage and relationships to clarify his thoughts.

Idomele did just that and spent three years interviewing 500 married and divorced couples on the concept of marriage, an experience that helped confirm for him that his contemplations and choice to enter ministry were on target.

In 1995, those resonations and continuous contemplations of the meaning of life and death were codified into his ordination as a Catholic priest by Archbishop Mario Vigano. In this difficult commitment, he forsook dreams of creating a family of his own and instead embraced a celibate lifestyle for the sake of service to God and humankind, Idomele said.

Driven by his desire to draw needed attention to religious violence, Idomele began pursuing a career in law while living in the U.S. He enrolled in the University of California Los Angeles paralegal program and became a paralegal, practicing pro bono for three years in litigation, corporate and immigration law while also serving as a Catholic priest.

Idomele finally joined the U.S Air Force in 2014 after 13 years of service as a civilian priest.

“I finally decided to join the military,” he said. “I always wanted to fly a plane and said if I cannot become a fighter pilot, I’d rather work with those who fly the planes. That way, I’ll still get to see the planes and hopefully complete my private pilot training and be able to fly someday.”

Now, as a dedicated chaplain for Airmen across Ramstein AB, Idomele not only sees the planes, but also reaches out to the Airmen who fly them, nudging their souls by playing his tenor saxophone at community events and providing music lessons to beginners. From church services to promotion ceremonies, weddings and funerals, Idomele freely and graciously shares his passion for and love of jazz music with the world.

“I had been torn because I love children,” he said. “But it dawned on me that marriage and relationships are transient toward an ultimate end. This realization made me gravitate more towards [priesthood] and clearly caught my heart more.”

Following his ordination, Idomele served as a youth/hospitals/prison chaplain and served in various organizations in Nigeria. He also held a position as the vice president of the Northern Chapter in the Nigerian Christian Association in Jigawa, all the while nursing his passion for music by playing the saxophone, guitar and African-talking-drum for his friends and congregants.

During his time there, Idomele recalls witnessing a great deal of religious violence towards Christians by extremist groups. Churches were set on fire and many Christians were massacred. Some of his friends, parishioners and priests became victims, to include his senior Sister who narrowly escaped with scars of a matchet blow to her head.

Idomele managed to escape such violence and immigrated to California in 2001.

“I did not emigrate [from Nigeria] because I was hungry,” he said. “I made the decision because of the religious violence and persecution wrought on Christians. Ultimately, I think that is also what propelled me to join the military — sensing ways I could bring attention to that issue: Man’s inhumanity to man in the name of religious fanaticism.”

“Just knowing I’m able to provide something that brings joy to people and myself makes me happy because I love to serve and I love to make people happy,” he said.

In addition to bringing joy to others, Idomele hopes to also continue fine-tuning his craft after he departs Ramstein AB with aspirations to release his own jazz gospel album someday. Most importantly, much like Fela Kuti, he hopes he can one day become a voice for the voiceless.

Idomele continues to recall the quote by Saint John Bosco, “Do not try to excuse your faults: Try to correct them,” as words of inspiration for himself and those he serves.

“I always encourage Airmen by constantly reminding them to remember their future is not predicated on their past, and their past will not equate their future if they are willing to put in the work to change and learn from and rise from their mistakes,” Idomele said.

He also encourages Airmen to extend mercy and kindness to anyone struggling. “Be that positive light wherever you go. Just be kind to people and smile and be happy no matter what your situation may be — for nothing is permanent.”

Whether in or out of uniform, Idomele exemplifies service before self through his kindness and positivity. His commitment to people is never off-duty, constantly advocating a paying-it-forward attitude, hoping this resonates with every person he encounters.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Idomele, 86th Airlift Wing Chaplain Corps chaplain, plays a tenor saxophone at a promotion ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 31. Idomele gives back to the community by playing saxophone at church, promotion ceremonies, weddings, funerals and other events, sharing his passion and love of music with the world. Photos by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty

Power Pro keeps AB 201 charged, ready

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rigoberto Sandoval, left, and Senior Airman Samuel Sandoval Leija, both assigned to the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Civil Engineer Flight electrical power production journeymen, conduct preventive maintenance on a basic expeditionary airfield resources power unit at Air Base 201, Niger, Feb. 17. The 724th EABS Power Production section ensures facilities across the installation have electricity to support the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission to monitor for regional threats, including violent extremist organization activity.

Photos by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Samuel Sandoval Leija, left, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Civil Engineer Flight electrical power production section, secures the radiator of a basic expeditionary airfield resources power unit to a forklift driven by Staff Sgt. Darrin Eichelberger, right, 724th EABS Power Production section, at Air Base 201, Niger, Feb. 20. Power production Airmen maintain a critical aspect of AB 201’s infrastructure necessary for conducting missions in support of security interests within the region.

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Civil Engineer Flight swaps out a fuel filter on a basic expeditionary airfield resources power unit at Air Base 201, Niger, Feb. 17. The 724th EABS electrical power production section is critical to the 406th Air Expeditionary Wing’s mission to deliver secure, reliable and flexible power projection in support of U.S. Africa Command objectives.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rigoberto Sandoval, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Civil Engineer Flight electrical power production journeyman, primes a fuel filter water separator while conducting preventive maintenance on a basic expeditionary airfield resources power unit at Air Base 201, Niger, Feb. 17.

Heavy duty fuel filters wait in a bucket to be discarded after preventive maintenance of a basic expeditionary airfield resources power unit conducted by the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Power Production section at Air Base 201, Niger, Feb. 20.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Darrin Eichelberger, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Civil Engineer Flight electrical power production craftsman, drives a forklift to move the radiator of a basic expeditionary airfield resources power unit at Air Base 201, Niger, Feb. 20. The 724th EABS electrical power production section is critical to facilitating the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rigoberto Sandoval, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Civil Engineer Flight electrical power production journeyman, guides the radiator removal of a basic expeditionary airfield resources power unit for preventive maintenance at Air Base 201, Niger, Feb. 20.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Samuel Sandoval Leija, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Civil Engineer Flight electrical power production journeyman, power-washes the radiator of a basic expeditionary airfield resources power unit at Air Base 201, Niger, Feb. 20.

Securely stockpiling in Luxembourg

Photos by Senior Airman Thomas Karol 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Luxembourger contractors look over equipment as part of a quarterly inspection at the Warehouses Service Agency in Sanem, Luxembourg, Feb. 8. U.S. Air Force Airmen and Luxembourger contractors are responsible for inspecting thousands of pieces of war reserve materiel equipment multiple times each year to ensure they are available should they be needed to support operations in the region.

(Above) U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher Leonard, U.S. Air Forces in Europe director of logistics, engineering and force protection, listens to a briefing from Tech. Sgt. Francisco Natalimunera, 86th Materiel Maintenance Squadron armament flight chief, at the Warehouses Service Agency in Sanem, Luxembourg, Feb. 8. Leonard familiarized himself with the facility to better understand the warehouse and its significance to regional and global posturing and allies.

There are over 20 warehouses filled with equipment at Sanem spanning four million square feet. U.S. Air Force Airmen and Luxembourger contractors work hand-in-hand to ensure war reserve materiel can be used to support operations and NATO allies and partners in the European theater.

BCSC’s volunteer efforts enhance quality of life for BMC

by Linda Lambiotte

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

The Baumholder Community Spouses’ Club achieved its goal of giving back to the community in 2023 by awarding over $41,000 in scholarships and grants to various students and local organizations. These funds were made possible by the profits generated by the Baumholder Thrift Store.

Established in 1984, the thrift store operates as a non-profit community service run by the BCSC, whose top priority is to help the Baumholder Military Community members meet their needs.

“We have an amazing community here and have great support from them. Most days we can get as many as 30 to 40 people or more through the store, but we are trying to reach as many as possible,” said Annmarie Rydberg, thrift store manager.

Rydberg has been volunteering at the store since March 2021 and was selected as store manager in April 2022. She said that the merchandise found in the store is made up of items exclusively donated by community members.

“We even have people drive from other posts in the Kaiserslautern Military Community area to donate,” she said. “People can donate in two different ways – either by stopping in during regular store hours, or by leaving donations in our two unlocked containers on the left side of the building’s parking lot after hours.”

According to Rydberg, all proceeds from the BCSC thrift store are used for grants, scholarships, and other projects throughout the community.

“The BCSC thrift store is a great place for people to volunteer their time and have an opportunity to help others, give back to the community, and make social connections,” said

Liberty Fejeran, BCSC’s president. She said that the club is always looking for volunteers. Anyone who is interested can reach out to BCSC through their Facebook page or by requesting an Army Community Services packet at the thrift store.

Fejeran also said that Baumholder thrift store plays a crucial role in helping families new to the area.

“When new families arrive to Baumholder, they are often in need of basic items such as bedding, kitchen items, or clothing — the thrift shop provides a low-cost method for them to acquire needed or wanted items they would usually buy for higher prices somewhere else,” she said.

By turning donations into resources that can directly benefit those in need, the thrift shop contributes to a cycle of generosity and support that can have a profound impact on the community as a whole and is fully supported by Baumholder leadership.

“Our Baumholder Community Spouses Club Thrift Shop cultivates unity, resourcefulness, and supports our service members and their families — turning the simple act of giving and receiving into a powerful force for positive change,” said Col. Matthew Alexander, 16th Sustainment Brigade commander.

According to Fejeran, six students

were awarded $30,000 in scholarships in the Spring of 2023. The remaining funds were distributed to programs such as the Angel Tree and Community Good Works or were used for welfare grants to organizations like Baumholder Middle High School National Honor Society, K9s for Veterans Abroad, and others.

“The BSCS always finds ways to help out the community,” she added.

To be considered for grants and/ or scholarships, organizations must be non-profit and must benefit the Baumholder Military Community. They also must fill out a new request form every year.

“The same organization cannot be chosen for two years in a row,” said Fejeran. “The ones who received a donation last year will have to wait until next year to be considered again. Also, one of the requirements to be selected is to have an active membership through BCSC.”

The annual $20 membership opens opportunities for members to be considered for emergency grants — monetary donations that are awarded in occasion of special/emergency circumstances to active BCSC members, she said.

The Baumholder thrift shop serves a dual purpose. Not only does it provide community members with affordable shopping options, but it also contributes to the well-being of the community through goodwill work.

“These goodwill efforts can take various forms, such as supporting our schools, contributing to community events, helping those in need, or funding projects that enhance the overall quality of life on Baumholder,” said Fejeran. “By reinvesting the proceeds into the community, the thrift shop proves it is a valuable asset in community development and support.”

“Some of the projects we have worked on lately include the BSCS benches, located in front of the Thrift Shop, Cleanup Day at the dog park, and feeding the military police,” said Rydberg. “One of our future projects involves helping with the City of Baumholder cleanup for German Environmental Day on March 16.”

Rydberg would like to extend an invitation to everyone to go check out the thrift store.

“If you ever are in Baumholder, we would love for you all to stop by,” she said. “You never know what amazing gently used treasures you may find here. We love our community and appreciate the continued support they show us. We are hoping to continue to grow and be around for many years to come,” Rydberg said.

others. For more information, visit baumholderspousesclub.com

The Baumholder Community Spouses’ Club mission is to support and empower the Baumholder Military Community through service to

Baumholder Community Spouses Club board members gather for a photo by the Baumholder Thift Store, Feb. 25. Bottom row, from left: Belle Knight, Laura Phillips; top row, from left: Liberty Joy Fejeran, Maria Vallet, Alie Campos. Missing board members: Katie McCormick, Taylor Murphy, Holly Jackson, Mariam Cudello, Ashlee Rodriguez, Meryl Hbarski. Courtesy photos

Established in 1984, the Baumholder Thrift Store operates as a non-profit community service run by the Baumholder Community Spouses’ Club, whose top priority is to help the Baumholder Military Community members meet their needs. Photo by Annmarie Rydberg

Annmarie Rydberg, Baumholder thrift store manager, has been volunteering at the store since March 2021 and was selected as store manager in April 2022. She said that the merchandise found in the store is made up of items exclusively donated by community members. “If you ever are in Baumholder, we would love for you all to stop by,” she said. “You never know what amazing gently used treasures you may find here.”

The GREATest BRITAIN road trip, Part 8: Outer Hebrides

by Leonie Milde contributing writer for MilitaryInGermany.com

I first fell in love with the Outer Hebrides, or Hebs as I call them for no reason at all, during a class trip when I was 18 years old. Do you know how beautiful a piece of nature has to be to convince a social-media addicted, fresh-air-allergy-sufferer and overall hard-to-impress millenial that its cold, rainy, wifi-less shores are the epitome of heaven on earth? Pretty damn beautiful, I tell you.

The islands boast wildlife such as eagles, red deer, otters and spectacular marine life including dolphins, orcas and humpbacks if you’re lucky. And I haven’t even gotten started on shooting stars and northern lights that can shine so brightly over there because of a complete lack of light pollution. Thanks to the infamous rainy weather, rainbows are extremely likely, sometimes even two at once, and always worth the soaked boots (I called them feet bathtubs throughout my whole trip but that’s enough of my travel jargon for one article).

The Outer Hebrides are a few small islands off the west coast of Scotland, the biggest one being split into two: Harris and Lewis. North Uist, South Uist and Barra are smaller islands in the south of Harris/Lewis. Additionally, there are more than fifty uninhabited islands that belong to the Outer Hebrides. Its average annual temperature is 44°F/6°C so you can imagine that it’s not the ideal place for tanning but summers are quite mild and without uncomfortably cold air, we would never be able to see the Northern Lights so we can’t really complain about that either, can we? It rains a lot, which only makes the sunshine that much more appreciated.

Streets are shared with sheep and it’s a very wholesome experience. The only kind of traffic jam I want to be stuck in on my morning commute, to be honest.

Landscape

White, sandy beaches that can compete with the Caribbeans or Bahamas line the western coast of South and North Uist and Harris, while rough waves hit the cliffs and shores of Lewis in the north. During

the summer months, the ferries are always packed with cars and travelers but most of the time you will find yourself all alone with the ocean. Where do all these people and camper vans go once they get off the ferry? I have no idea.

All I know is that this is the place to go if you want to become one with nature. There is exactly one large grocery store in Stornoway and about three mini shops spread across the rest of the island so elaborate sixcourse meals aren’t really on the menu here and planning ahead is key. However, you’ll find lots of egg boxes along the street where you can just pull over and take some in return for a small fee so a lack of protein is not one of the island’s main concerns. Other than that there’s not much left to do but listen to the waves and breathe that fresh sea air while you unplug for a few days.

History

Stepping onto the island is almost like stepping back in time. Overpopulation, industrialization and nature-desecrating block buildings have not reached the Outer Hebrides, making them an oasis for nature and wildlife

lovers. A short drive takes you from Stornoway, the island’s biggest and quite modern town with a whopping 8,000 inhabitants, through 4,000 years of history to the Standing Stones of Callanish, which were erected in Neolithic times and aided in rituals during the Bronze Age. Some of the oldest rocks on earth can be found on this little piece of land.

At small shops and cafés (there are very few of them so maybe bring some tea bags just in case), you will hear people nonchalantly speak Gaelic with each other as the islands have the biggest amount of people still able to speak it in all of Scotland. Efforts are made to keep the language alive and the number of speakers did not decrease in the last decade, which I believe is a beautiful sign of the Scots’ desire to keep their history alive.

Blackhouses

If you’re interested in finding out more about the island’s history and how its inhabitants lived for many years, you may want to visit the fully furnished Arnol Blackhouse on the Isle of Lewis, which shows you inside both a tra-

ditional blackhouse (only vacated 1966) with an open peat fire in the center and the more recent answer to it, the Whitehouse just across the Street. Fun fact: there are virtually no trees on the island so dried peat was the only way to make a fire. Nowadays you may only know the scent from whiskey. Blackhouses are thick-walled dwellings where animals and sometimes multiple generations lived gathered around one fireplace. Thatched roofs made of twigs and heather and overlaid with straw were weighed down with stones. “Communal living” is a key term here as it is hard to imagine how tight the space would have gotten with your pet goats, cattle and even horses, grandma, grandpa and your annoying little siblings sharing one bedroom. To this day, the museum makes sure the fire never goes out. As you can imagine, the island wasn’t the easiest place to live back in the day and keeping the fire going was absolutely essential. Whitehouses didn’t house animals inside anymore as a new health bill was introduced in the 1900s and forbade this type of

Restored and preserved Blackhouse at Lewis Beach, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.

Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.

Tangasdale beach, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.

living arrangement. They also contained multiple fire sources throughout the house and chimneys transporting the black peat smoke outside rather than covering the walls, ceilings and lungs in a thick layer of ashes. As a matter of fact, they were named white houses because the interiors were so light and pleasant thanks to wallpapers and windows, which then caused the older houses to be referred to as blackhouses. Before Whitehouses came along they would have been simply called houses. Fascinating, right?

Visit virtualheb.com to take a virtual tour through one of these houses.

Where to stay

Gearrannan Blackhouse Village is as unique an accommodation as it gets. The historic blackhouses are fully modernized inside with all the charm of two hundred years ago and all the heating, plumbing and comfort of modern times. You can either rent an entire cottage for your family or rent a room or even just a bed in the bunkhouse, which has three bedrooms,

two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and seating area. During the summer months, a small café and gift shop as well as a museum depicting traditional island life are open on the premises, too. The houses are for rent in the winter months as well.

The five-house village is *right* next to the ocean with fantastic sunsets over the water, spectacular hiking trails starting right there on your doorstep, sheep greeting you in the morning and an unparalleled serenity all around.

Vigadale Guest House

The best place to stay on Harris might be Vigadale Guest House. The B&B is located close to Tarbert Ferry Terminal, only a short drive from the beaches and in the middle of majestical hiking or cycling areas. It is run with love and the famous regional hospitality that will make you feel right at home. There is a guest living and dining room, a guest kitchen, an outdoor seating area and a wooden hot tub from which you can watch the Northern Lights dance it out on a clear night. The owner’s daughter learns Gaelic at school and if you

ask nicely she might introduce you to a song or two.

There really aren’t that many B&Bs or even hostels spread across the four main islands so it is recommended to book in advance as they get really busy during the summer months and failing to spontaneously find accommodation might result in either a very expensive one or you driving all the way up to Stornoway where proper hotels will have availabilities for you. Alternatively, you can always bring a tent or spend the night in your car. For an honesty fee of £5 a night, you can park in many designated areas right next to the beach.

Check out booking.com and airbnb.com for private accommodations and see hostelscotland.co.uk for shared dorms and bunkhouses.

The Temple Café

This beautiful café is located on Harris, south of the Tarbert ferry terminal and en route to the southern islands like Uist and Barra. It has a changing lunch menu, super fresh and homemade dishes with a lovely view of the

island’s signature scenery. Outdoor seating is perfect for a sunny afternoon while the interior is ideal for cozying up with a mug of hot chocolate. It’s open Tuesday through Sunday and now accepts card payments as well!

Stornoway Black Pudding

While you’re in Stornoway, you might want to try a Scottish delicacy fittingly called ‘Stornoway Black Pudding’, which has been called the best sausage made in the UK by The Guardian. It’s very similar to the German ‘Blutwurst’/ blood sausage and certainly not for everyone but if you can eat a deep fried Mars bar (another one of those weird Scottish delicacies that I actually tried myself and will recommend if you’re crazy enough), you can handle a Stornoway Black Pudding, which, another fun fact, may only be called that if produced on the Western Isles.

Getting there

You can drive to Scotland with your own car and while it’s certainly a spectacular road trip, it does take quite a while and might not be ideal for a one-week vaca-

tion as it includes 2 ferry trips and crosses about 4 countries.

There are flights to Stornoway on Lewis from Manchester and car rental options on site. You can also fly to Edinburgh or Glasgow and explore the beauty of the Scottish Highlands on your way to the island. If you do rent a car on the mainland, make sure to gas up before going on the ferry as Hebridean gas stations are spread out and often more expensive. Ferries leave from Uig on the Isle of Skye (to Tarbert, Harris) and Ullapool in the north of the mainland (to Stornoway, Lewis). You can also get a ferry from Oban, which takes about 4 hours and will take you to beautiful Barra, the southernmost island of the Outer Hebrides. From there, you can take another ferry up to South Uist, drive to North Uist and hop on another quick ferry from North Uist to south Harris. There are special island hopping tariffs so check that out before booking each ticket separately.

P.S. I’ve already booked my next trip to the Hebs and I can just smell the peat fires whenever I think of it!

Photos by Natasa Kirin, Luca Quadrio, Swen Stroop/Shutterstock.com

Photos by Anneka, inspi_ml/Shutterstock.com

Traigh na Clibhe Beach, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.

Callanish stone circle, Isle of Lwais, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.

Medical Soldiers compete in Europe 2024 Best Leader Competition

Story and photos by Kirk Frady Medical Readiness Command, Europe

More than 30 medical Soldiers from across Europe competed in the 2024 Medical Readiness Command, Europe Best Leader competition Feb. 6-9 at Baumholder Training Area.

Teams from each of Medical Readiness Command, Europe’s four direct reporting units competed for a chance to represent the command at the 2024 U.S. Army Medical Command Best Leader competition to be held later this year in the United States.

The grueling four-day competition in Baumholder was rigorous, relevant, and realistic. It consisted of day and night land navigation, Expert Physical Fitness Assessment, M4 and M17 weapons zero and qualification, Army warrior tasks, a 12-mile foot march, patrol lanes, a written examination, and an oral board.

“It is important to keep our Soldiers sharp and ready - this competition was all in the name of readiness,” said Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, commander of Medical Readiness Command, Europe. “These outstanding Soldiers are to be commended for having the grit, determination, and the will to demonstrate their skills in this challenging competition. Their participation reflects on their professionalism, selfless service, dedication and their commitment to our Army and Army Medicine.”

When the cold and wet muck settled and the points were added up, the winners of the 2024 Medical Readiness Command, Europe Best Leader competition were:

1st Place Winners: MEDDAC-Bavaria

• 1LT Melvin Bonilla

• SFC Matthew Keele

• SGT Jacob Jackson

• SGT Jameelah Vigil

• SGT Andrew Whitney

• SPC Drew Roethler

2nd Place (Runners Up): Dental Health Command Europe

• MAJ Miguel Roland

• SSG Richard Nicholas

• SGT Shakeeme John Baptiste

• SPC Landen Gueco

• SPC Stanley Scottrodriguez

• PFC Juan Reinoso

According to senior Army officials, maintaining a ready medical force is vitally important to the overall readiness of the Army.

“This competition was designed to test a Soldier’s physi-

cal and mental limits, while also creating a stronger bond among their teams,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Jesus Gonzalez, Medical Readiness Command, Europe.

“This demanding event not only promotes teamwork, but it also offers our Soldiers the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of various Soldier skills, tactical operations, and individual level tasks. These Soldiers have proven they have what it takes to be successful in today’s Army and we are extremely proud of their profes-

sionalism, dedication, and selfless service.”

During his closing remarks, Command Sgt. Maj. Gonzalez thanked the competitors for their hard work and dedication and challenged them to continue to improve.

“You are truly all winners,” added Gonzalez. “You are all a symbol of strength, hope, and compassion. But, to all of us, you are a symbol of excellence as well. The amount of pride and commitment you have is always impressive.”

The 1st Place Winners of the 2024 Medical Readiness Command, Europe Best Leader Competition held Feb. 6-9 at Baumholder, are pictured with Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, commander of Medical Readiness Command, Europe and Command Sgt. Maj. Jesus Gonzalez.

The 2nd Place (Runners Up) of the 2024 Medical Readiness Command, Europe Best Leader Competition held Feb. 6-9 at Baumholder Training Area, are pictured with Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, commander of Medical Readiness Command, Europe and Command Sgt. Maj. Jesus Gonzalez.

7th MSC hosts 21st TSC Black History Month fashion show

by Spc. Samuel Signor 21st Theater Sustainment Command

The 7th Mission Support Command hosted the 21st Theater Sustainment Command Black History Month Observance by holding a fashion show at Daenner Chapel, Daenner Kaserne, Feb. 22.

President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling on the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the toooften neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”

This year’s Black History Month theme is “African American and the Arts.” This theme resonated with Master Sgt. Shatekia Mitchell, equal opportunity advisor, 7th Mission Support Command, while she was contemplating how to highlight Black History Month and its significance.

“This month means a lot to me,” said Mitchell. “It’s a time where I’m reminded of many sacrifices that were made before me so that I might have opportunities that were once unavailable to me. Diversity within the military allows every voice to be heard. These differences allow opportunities to learn from one another, to obtain a better understanding of the men and women who make up our armed forces.”

7th MSC conducted a fashion show, highlighting fashion and its impact within the African American community.

“The fashion show not only highlights fashion based on different eras, such as the 1970s, ‘80s, and ‘90s but it also highlights different cultural pieces from Nigeria and other African cultures,” said Mitchell. “Furthermore, our models were also able to represent people who have made a difference within the African American community such as those in sports, music, and politics.”

According to Mitchell, fashion within the African American community serves as a dynamic expression of one’s self, weaving together heritage and contemporary trends. Through fashion, individuals not only showcase their personal history, but also challenge stereotypes, fostering unity and pride.

“Fashion became a way of representation, expression, a sense of identity and empowerment within African-American culture,” said Mitchell. “Fashion to me is a way to express yourself without explanation. It is a sense of individuality and gives you the freedom to show who you are irrespective of the opinions of others.”

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Shatekia Mitchell (far right), equal opportunity advisor, 7th Mission Support Command, poses with all the volunteer models at the end of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command Black History Month fashion show at Daenner Chapel, Daenner Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Feb. 22. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling on the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”

Photos by Sgt. Andrew Jo

Chinna Okoroafor, family programs, 7th Mission Support Command, showcases Nigerian clothing during the 21st Theater Sustainment Command Black History Month fashion show at the Daenner Chapel, Daenner Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Feb. 22. The fashion show was a great opportunity to see not only African American fashion through the years, but also cultural clothing from Ghana and Nigeria.

Adomako Adjapong, health system specialist, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, showcases Kente clothing from Ghana during the 21st Theater Sustainment Command Black History Month fashion show at the Daenner Chapel, Daenner Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Feb. 22. Kente is a Ghanaian textile that is hand-woven from strips of silk and cotton. It is a symbol of African cultural heritage and can also be found in parts of Togo and the Ivory Coast.

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Shatekia Mitchell, equal opportunity advisor, 7th Mission Support Command, showcases 80’s clothing in the style of a tracksuit during the 21st Theater Sustainment Command Black History Month fashion show at Daenner Chapel, Daenner Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Feb. 22. The fashion show was a great opportunity to see not only African American fashion through the years, but also cultural clothing from Ghana and Nigeria.

86th MXG performs testing on electronic jacking, leveling system

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Maintenance Group teamed up with multiple agencies to conduct a performance evaluation of an electronic jacking and leveling system for C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 22.

Lifting a C-130J demands more manpower and time than almost any other task in the MXG, requiring seven individuals working for eight hours to complete a lift.

The current system is based on methods developed in the 1960s, using sledgehammers and hanging weights to level an object. Multiple points of failure can exist within

a manual system and it restricts users from lifting aircraft on an unleveled surface, said Wesley Simmons, Hercules Innovation Lab chief of innovation.

“Every day we solve problems, look for resources to better equip our Airmen, or look to adopt technologies that will improve the way we accomplish our mission,” Simmons said.

The team of 86th MXG Airmen, Air Force Material Command, Tesseract, Hercules Innovation Lab and EJALS manufacturers collected data while lifting a C-130J using the EJALS to evaluate if the system is suitable for use on military aircraft.

If the newly tested jacking system is approved, it could allow for just one Airmen to safely lift

a C-130J in only two hours. This would reduce the manpower required for this task by 86 percent.

The EJALS is an electrically powered system currently used for civilian aircraft maintenance that utilizes laser leveling technology to lift aircraft, even while on unlevel surfaces.

“This is a huge step forward for the maintenance community,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jason Lanehart, 86th Maintenance Squadron maintenance flight chief. “Our guys love them. They work really well and they’re very efficient.”

In addition to maximizing efficiency, the 86th MXG is proud to forge the path for gaining a better

understanding of the procedures to get new ideas approved for use within the group, said Lanehart.

"When we took the first steps into this project there was a huge disconnect from understanding how to introduce new equipment and technology,” Lanehart said. “Once we found the technology, we needed to pause to make sure we went through the appropriate channels before we went live and put it to use.”

The collaboration for approval of the EJALS testing demonstration has taken more than a year, but the process has brought clarity to members of the 86th MXG on how to bring meaningful change to tactics and procedures.

“From my experience, our

Airmen are unaware of all the resources they have available to them,” said Simmons. “By expending effort to clearly understand the process and critical causes of breakdowns, our Airmen can focus their efforts to eliminate a problem.”

The final approval will be determined by the Air Force. If the EJALS is approved for use with military aircraft, developing guidelines and procedures for Airmen to use Air Force-wide will follow, said Lanehart.

“Innovation is possible,” said Lanehart. “If you find something that’s really worth it, you have to be ready to build in the continuity to keep the project going, it does not always happen as fast as we would like, but it is possible.”

Members of the 86th Maintenance Group lift a C-130J Super Hercules using an electronic jacking and leveling system at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 22. The 86th MXG collaborated with multiple agencies to determine if the EJALS is compatible with C-130Js.

A team consisting of 86th MXG Airmen, Air Force Material Command, Tesseract, Hercules Innovation Lab, and electronic jacking and leveling system manufacturers inspect the EJALS while lifting a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 22. The group collected data for an evaluation to determine if the EJALS is suitable for use on military aircraft.

A C-130J Super Hercules is lifted using an electronic jacking and leveling system at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 22. The EJALS is controlled electronically and uses laser leveling technology to ensure the aircraft is completely level while undergoing maintenance.

U.S. Air Force Airmen and the manufacturers of an electronic jacking and leveling system inspect a jack at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 22. If approved, the EJALS could cut down the manpower and time taken to lift a C-130J Super Hercules by 86 percent.

(Left) U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Bolek, 86th Maintenance Squadron aircraft inspection journeyman, and Tino Weichel, 86th MXS repair and reclamation craftsman, work with an electronic jacking and leveling system at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 22. The EJALS could allow for one individual to lift a C-130J Super Hercules in two hours, while the current system takes seven individuals approximately eight hours total to lift a C-130J.

A team of U.S. Air Force Airmen and the manufacturers of an electronic jacking and leveling system gather around a jack after lifting a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 22. Data was collected on the EJALS’ performance to help determine if they are compatible and safe for use with a C-130J.

ABC IN KMC: International Women’s Day

by Gina Hutchins-Inman 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

March 8 has been known as International Women’s Day around the world. In some countries it is observed as a public holiday such as in Belarus, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakstan, Poland, Russia, Uzbekistan, and Ukraine. In Germany, it is only an official holiday in the states of Berlin and MecklenburgVorpommern with stores and official offices closed. It is, however, generally observed as a day to honor and acknowledge women and their achievements in promoting equality, women’s voting rights and emancipation. Did you know that a German woman sparked a flame which led to the implementation of an international day to honor women?

International Women’s Day has been observed since the early 1900’s, during a time of great turbulence and expansion in the industrial world. By 1908 critical debate occurred among women, their oppression and inequality spurred them to speak up and campaign for change. In the same year, 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter working hours, better pay and voting rights.

A year later and in accordance with a declaration of the Socialist Party of America, the first National Woman’s Day was observed across the United States on Feb. 28. In 1910 a second International Conference of Working Women was held in Copenhagen with Clara Zetkin, the leader of the Women’s Office for

the Social Democratic Party in Germany, who proposed the idea of an international day for all women. The conference was attended by one hundred women from 17 countries, representing unions and political parties, and including the first three women elected to the Finnish parliament. Zetkin’s proposal was met with unanimous approval, and the first International Women’s Day was celebrated on March 19, 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland.

On the eve of World War I in 1914, campaigning for peace, Russian women observed their first International Women’s Day Feb. 23, and after further discussions, it was agreed to annually observe the day on March 8, which has been the global date for International Women’s Day ever since.

In 1914 further women across Europe held rallies to campaign against the war and to express women’s solidarity. In London there was a march from Bow to Trafalgar Square in support of women’s suffrage on March 8, 1914, where Sylvia Pankhurst was arrested on her way to speak at Trafalgar Square.

In 1917 Russian women began a strike for “Bread and Peace” in response to the death of over two million Russian soldiers in World War I. Opposed by political leaders, the women continued to strike until four days later the Tzar was forced to abdicate, and the government granted women the right to vote.

New Zealand was the first country in the world to allow women to vote as early as 1893. Mary Shipley was the first female prime minister of New Zealand from 1997 to 1999. Women’s suffrage followed in Germany and Great Britain in 1918, and the United States in 1920. On July 20, 1960, Sirimawo Bandaranaike became the world’s first female prime minister in Sri Lanka (then Ceylon). Margaret Thatcher served as Britain’s first female Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990 and Angela Merkel was Germany’s first female chancellor from 2006 to 2021.

International Women’s Day was marked for the first time by the United Nations in 1975 and the first annual theme “Celebrating the past, Planning for the Future” was announced in 1996, with varying topics following each year.

By the new millennium there was little

OHA survey empowers KMC service members

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To take the 2024 OHA and Utility survey, please visit https://www.travel.dod.mil/Allowances/ Overseas-Housing-Allowance/OHA-DataCollection-Surveys/

mainstream activity, the world had moved on, and feminism wasn’t a popular topic. Following a year of planning and collaborative conversations, the www.internationalwomensday.com platform was launched with the specific purpose of re-energizing the day and inviting mass participation — a focus which continues to this day — by celebrating and making visible the achievements of women, while continuing the call for accelerating gender parity. 2011 saw the 100-year anniversary of International Women’s Day — with the first IWD event held in 1911.

In the United States, former President Barack Obama proclaimed March to be “Women’s History Month” in 2011, calling Americans to mark IWD by reflecting on “the extraordinary accomplishments of women” in shaping the country’s history. With more women in the boardroom, greater equality in legislative rights, as pilots, scientists and world leaders, one could think that women have gained true equality.

The unfortunate fact is that women are still not paid equally to that of their male counterparts, women still are not present in equal numbers in business or politics, and globally women’s education, health and the violence against them is worse than that of men, an estimated 12 million teenage girls are forced into marriage a year worldwide. Paramount progress has been made in the last 100 years, but there are still many obstacles to tackle in the future.

The IWD 2024 campaign theme is “Inspire Inclusion,” inviting others to understand and value women’s inclusion and forging a better world, this again leads to a sense of belonging, relevance and empowerment.

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UNTERWEGS

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

MARCH 8, GERMANY/EUROPE-WIDE

The first International Women’s Day took place in 1911 and has been celebrated around the world since to pay tribute to women and their achievements. Except in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, it is not an official holiday in Germany, but various events, such as giving flowers to women, concerts or gatherings take place around the country. Also see ABC in KMC on Page 18

PALZ PEPPER CONCERT

MARCH 9, 6 P.M., FRIEDENSKIRCHE, KURT-SCHUMACHER-STR. 56, KAISERSLAUTERN

PALZ PEPPER is an all-women’s choir that performs in a cappella and barbershop style. The choir has inspired its audiences for 35 years and is well-known beyond the region. This special concert is in honor of International Women’s Day on March 8 and addresses sisters, brothers, girls, women and people around the world. Don’t miss out on love keeping us together!

ABTEIKIRCHENKONZERT (ABBEY CHURCH CONCERT)

MARCH 10, 5 P.M., ABTEIKIRCHE, OTTERBERG

String quintet “Subito”- with concert master Laurentiu Candea and solo artists Sigrun Haaser and Barbara Buffy will perform Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria in D, RV 589 and Josef Haydn’s “The seventh last words of our savior.”

FRÜHLINGSERWACHEN (SPRING COMES TO LIFE)

MARCH 10, 1 P.M., CITY CENTER, KIRCHHEIMBOLANDEN

The market invites visitors to shop on Sunday, welcome the first colors of spring and enjoy a coffee in rays of sunshine. A creative market with handmade goods will take place in the historic district and children are invited to the bouncy castle and a carousel.

FRÜHLINGSMARKT “LAUTERN BLÜHT AUF”

MARCH 16-17, 2–7 P.M., CITY CENTER, KAISERSLAUTERN

Visit a colorful spring market with shops offering special spring deals, marching bands, old-timer displays and much more in the pedestrian area and squares. Shops will be open on Sunday, so get into the mood and spring into spring!

DISCOVERY TOUR IN ENGLISH

MARCH 16, 11.15 A.M., CASIMIR SAAL (CITY HALL), KAISERSLAUTERN

The guided tour includes a visit inside the Casimir Saal, located just below the City Hall. It is approximately 1.5 hours and leads through the underground illuminated tunnel with information and sound effects about the history of Kaiserslautern. The meeting point is the Tourist Information Office, next to Fruchthalle. Further dates: Apr. 6, May 5, June 8. Bookings are required at 0631 - 365 – 4019 or per email at touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de

HINKELSTEIN HIKING MARATHON/TRAIL

MARCH 24, 7.30/8/9 A.M., ABTEIKIRCHE, OTTERBERG

With the first rays of spring sunshine, ambitious hikers and trail running fans can put their athletic skills to the test and look forward to an exciting outdoor event at the “8th Hinkelstein Hiking Marathon/Trail”.

In the immediate vicinity of the imposing abbey church, with the start and finish point at the town hall in Otterberg, the varied route follows the certified Hinkelstein Trail. In addition to natural forest paths and passages across open fields, past historic boundary stones, menhirs and idyllic ponds, the trail offers attractive landscapes and breathtaking views, including the Donnersberg nearby. The start times are 7:30-8 a.m. for the marathon, 8-9 a.m. for the half marathon and 9-9.30 a.m. for the trail. Be there! Take up the challenge of the 8th Hinkelstein hiking marathon/trail and checkpoints along the way for all participants. For information, contact tourist-info@otterbach-otterberg.de

FRÜHLINGSFEST (SPRING FEST)

MARCH 24, 1–5 P.M., TOWN CENTER, WINNWEILER

Winnweiler will host a colorful spring fest with music, crepes, sweets and snacks, fresh oven baked bread and refreshments. There will be a Zumba performance, a trampoline, a balloon artist, games for kids and face painting. Shops will be open and the fest offers fun for all.

MAINZER RHEINFRÜHLING (SPRING FAIR)

MARCH 23–APR. 7, RHEINUFER FROM KAISERTOR TO KURFÜRSTENBRUNNEN, MAINZ

Take a trip to Rheinland Pfalz’s capital, enjoy the cathedral, visit ancient museums, charming old town, stroll over the colorful produce and flower market on weekends and round off your visit at the Spring Fair along the Rhein River. There will be lots of exciting rides, drinks and bites, a haunted mansion and a virtual reality movie theater. Or, enjoy a ride on the ferris wheel with a magnificent view over the 2,000 year old city. The fair will be open for two weeks, with the exception of Good Friday (March 29). For more info, please visit https://www.mainz.de/freizeit-und-sport/feste-und-veranstaltungen/mainzerrheinfruehling.php

KAISERSLAUTERN COMPACT ON YOUR SMARTPHONE

KAISERSLAUTERN APP AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH

New in town? Check out Kaiserslautern’s App in English with information about gastronomy, events and tourism. The App automatically adjusts to the smartphone’s default language settings.

JAPANESE GARDEN

UNTIL OCT 31., LAUTERSTRASSE, KAISERSLAUTERN

The garden IS open for visitors during daylight hours. Special events such as the “Day of Green” May 4, “Children’s Day” May 5 with the reading of a children’s book are on the schedule. The garden will also participate in the “Lange Nacht der Kultur” (Long light of Culture) June 22 and “Japan Classics” Aug. 18. Dates for the tea ceremonies and yoga classes to be announced soon.

KAISERSLAUTERN

MILITARY COMMUNITY CHAPEL SCHEDULE

RAMSTEIN CHAPEL PROGRAMS

86 AW/HC, Unit 3210, APO AE 09094-3210

North Chapel (Bldg 1201)

(DSN) 480-6148, (Civ) 06371-47-6148

South Chapel (Bldg 2403)

(DSN) 480-5753, (Civ) 06371-47-5753

Vogelweh Chapel (Bldg 2063)

Please call Ramstein North Chapel

Kapaun Chapel/Annex (Bldg 2781/2782)

Please call Ramstein North Chapel

For more information about our services, please visit us on Facebook: Facebook.com/ RamsteinChapelOfficial

Or at the Ramstein Air Base website: https://www.ramstein.af.mil/About/Fact-Sheets/ Display/Article/2597677/kmc-chapels/ Buddhist (SGI)

Virtual Meetings, for more information thevoice@gmail.com 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 July & Aug)

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

Kindergarten-7th

Ramstein Intermediate School: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Sun

Confirmation Class North Chapel: 6-7:30 p.m., Wed

Life Teen: North Chapel, 6:15 p.m., Sun

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

(except July & Aug)

Meeting: South Chapel, 6 p.m., Thu

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day

Saints

Early Morning Seminary/Scripture Study for High School aged students

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Gospel: Vogelweh Chapel, 11 a.m., Sun Facebook.com/VogelwehGospelService/ Children’s Church registration begins at 10:45 a.m. Children’s Church: Vogelweh Chapel, Pre-K to 12th, Sun

Traditional: South Chapel, 9:30 a.m., Sun Facebook.com/ramsteinprotestanttraditionalservice Seventh-day Adventist

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

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

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

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

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

Bible Study: Vogelweh Chapel, 9:30 a.m., Thu Protestant Youth of the Chapel (Middle & High School)

Grds 6-8: North Chapel, 3:30-5 p.m., Tue Grds 9-12: North Chapel, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tue Grds 6-12: Vogelweh Chapel, TBA Officer Christian Fellowship

North Chapel Conference room, 6:45-8:45 p.m., Thu Awana (Sep-May)

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

USAG

RHEINLAND-PFALZ

Daenner Chapel (Bldg 3150) (DSN) 541-2105, (Civ) 0611-143-541-2105

Rock Chapel (Bldg 8308)

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

Pulaski Chapel (Bldg 2869)

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

Kaiserslautern Military Community

Daenner Chapel 11:30 a.m., Sun

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

Confessions: On request

Facebook: The Landstuhl and Daenner Catholic Community

Baumholder

Rheinland Chapel 9 a.m., Sun

Rheinland Chapel 12 p.m., Tue-Thu

Confession: On request

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

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

Facebook: Chapel Next at Daenner Kaserne

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

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

Facebook: Baumholder Rock Chapel Protestant Women of the Chapel

Kaiserslautern PWOC, Pulaski Chapel 10 a.m., Wed pwocatkaiserslautern@gmail.com

Facebook: PWOC at Kaiserslautern

Baumholder PWOC, Rock Chapel 9:30-11 a.m., Tue & 6:30-8 p.m., Wed pwoc.baumholder.ontherock@gmail.com

Facebook: PWOC Baumholder Islamic Services

Daenner Chapel 1:15 p.m., Fri

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

Latter-day Saints

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

Club Beyond

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

KMC: kaiserslautern@clubbeyond.org

Baumholder: baumholder@clubbeyond.org

Ramstein: ramstein@clubbeyond.org

Facebook: Club Beyond at KTown Club Beyond at Baumholder Club Beyond at Ramstein

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3bd, 2.5bth, House, 211sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, no pets, available 1 Maerz 2024, Housing Approved, €2100 +utl, schmidt.linke@google mail.com

2bd, 2.25bth, House, 135sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv, balcony/terrace, laundry, unfinished basement, private garage, no pets, available 15 Feb. 2024, Housing Approved, €2300 +utl, call +49 (0) 6124 - 609 1466, sullivan@sommerimmo.de

1BR TLA apartment, downtown Ramstein, 5min from RAB [ref=F3], NOT FOR LONG-TERM LODGING, all included, pets allowed ; www.mytlahome.com/tla/f3 ; in quiries@mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

1BR TLA Apt with AC, 5min from RAB [ref=M4B], only SHORT-TERM RENTALS, ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED ; www.mytlaho me.com/m4b ; inquiries@mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

3bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 120sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, shared garage, pets allowed, available 1 Sep. 2023, Housing Approved, klincks.tlahome@ gmail.com

3bd, 2bth, Apartment, 150sqm, BIK, no pets, available 24 Aug. 2022, Housing Approved, call 0174 243 0124, nbm4rent@ hotmail.com

2.0bd, 1.0bth, Apartment, 130sqm, BIK, private garage, no pets, available 1 Dez. 2023, Housing Approved, €1300, call +49 176 72812480, wilfried@marcel-jaud.de

2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 125sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, 85" 4K Smart TV, Apple TV 4K, BOSE soundbar, PlayStation 5, home gym, sauna, grill, private garage, USD 1+, +utl, call +4967121540466, hello@stayeden.com

1bd, 1bth, 55sqm, kitchen, liv/din, complementary breakfast, no pets, available now, Housing Approved, rate per diem, call +49 173 3647569, info@germanaid.com

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

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

1BR TLA / TDY Apartment in Ramstein [ref=S3], all included + rental car, 5min from RAB, pets allowed ; ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp) ; inquiries@ mytlahome.com

2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 110sqm, BIK, liv/ din, balcony/terrace, no pets ; www.mytla home.com/b81c ; +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp) ; inquiries@mytlahome.com

2bd, 2bth, Multi-Family House, 170sqm, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, no pets, available 1 Feb. 2024, Housing Approved, €180 +utl, call 01736302904, teletypeman@hot mail.com

2bd, 2bth, Multi-Family House, 180sqm, BIK, liv, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, no pets, available 16 Jan. 2024, Housing Approved, €180 +utl, call 01736302904, teletypeman@hotmail.com

2bedroom apartment, 2 bd, 1.5 bth, 113 sq meters, Obere Triftstrasse KIndsbach, 0173-3464394, michaelkappa@hotmail.de

2BR 1.5BA TLA Apt with Air-Conditioning [ref=F2], Ramstein, 5min from RAB, TDY / PCS, NOT FOR PERMANENT LODGING ; pet friendly ; www.mytlahome.com/tla/f2 ; +49 17624687550 (whatsapp) ; inquiries@ mytlahome.com

3bd, 2bth, House, 163sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, private garage, no pets, available 18 Okt. 2021, Housing Approved, €222 +utl, call +4915144801586, luxurylodgingkl@ya hoo.com

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

3BR 2BA TLA Apt with Air-Conditioning, Ramstein, 5min from RAB, TDY / PCS, NOT FOR PERMANENT LODGING, pet friendly ; www.mytlahome.com/tla/f24 ; +49 17624687550 (whatsapp) ; inquiries@myt lahome.com

3BR 2BAT APT 5min from RAB [ref: F30A], www.mytlahome.com/f30a ; inquiries@ mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

NOT FOR LONGTERM LODGING, all included + rental car, pets allowed ; www.mytlahome.com/tla/ l30 ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp) ; inqui ries@mytlahome.com

Apartment Moonstone 100 sqm TLA/ TLF/TDY, Landstuhl, 2 bed, 1 bath BIK, liv/ din, laundry, private garage, +utl, call +4967121540466, hello@stay-eden.com

Beautiful

in Landstuhl, 5min

RAB [ref=IL34] ; Modernized, fast internet, AC, patio with BBQ grill, private yard, off street parking ; www.myt lahome.com/il34 ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp) ; inquiries@mytlahome.com

Beautiful, modern TLA in Kaiserslautern, 3bd, 2bth, Apartment, 110sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, pets allowed, available 1 Aug. 2023, call +491714308138, ktla@web.de

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

Brand new TLA Appartment in best location near to all Bases full furnished!, 2 bd, 1 bth, 80 sq meters, Kindsbach, Kaiserslautern, at 49 Euro, ask us for longterm rent! 01724989707, boze1@gmx.de

Cosy & modernized 2BR TLA / TDY apartment within 12 min of Ramtein Air Base ; www.mytlahome.com/h12 ; inquiries@myt lahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

Brand new, ground floor 3BR 2.5BA TLA /

TDY apartment, 5min from RAB [ref=W6A]

; Brand new, ground floor, fast internet, under floor heating, AC, balcony with BBQ grill, off street parking ; www.mytlaho me.com/w6a ; inquiries@mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

Brand new, ground floor, 1BR 1.5BA TLA

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

Brand new, ground floor, 3BR 1.5BA TLA

Apartment, 10min from RAB [ref=M213] ; Brand new, fast internet, ground floor, patio with BBQ grill, off-street parking ; ; inqui ries@mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

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

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

me.com/w2 ; inquiries@mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

Mackenbach, 4bd, 2.5bth, TLA / TDY House, free standing, dogs allowed ; www.mytlahome.com/k10 ; inquiries@myt lahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)

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

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

info@premrealestate.com

Fully furnished TLA in Ramstein-Miesenbach, !AVAILABLE NOW!140sqm, 3bd, 2bth Apartment, Car parking, Free Internet, Price varies, mail kenanz261@ gmail.com or call (+49) 017670718808 to get informations

Mackenbach, 2bd, 1bth, House, 130sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, pets allowed, available 28 Feb. 2024, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlaho me.com

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

Cozy, ground floor 2BR TLA / TDY Apartment, 5min from RAB [ref=W2] ; ground floor, fast internet, patio with BBQ grill, offstreet parking (carport) ; www.mytlaho

4BR 1.5BA town house

from

2012 BMW 328I RWD (V6) $ 15,995, Coupe, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aafgmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2013 Hyundai Elantra Sedan GLS, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $10,995 (788692). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2014 Chevrolet Camaro LS, Coupe, Rear, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $18,499 (DE7143). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2014 Ford F-150 XLT, Pickup, Rear, 6Speed Automatic, $23,999 (DE7146). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2015 Dodge Charger SXT Rallye AWD $ 24,995, Sedan, AWD/4WD, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2015 Ford F-150 Platinum 4WD Crew Cab, AWD/4WD, Gas, Automatic, $34,995 (S-4823). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, in fo@ramsteinusedcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2015 Ford Focus &- EU Spec, EU Spec, Diesel, Automatic, $11,995 (S-4818). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2015 Maserati Ghibli S Q4 AWD $ 39,995, Sedan, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aafgmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2016 Volkswagen Golf Plus, EU, $14,999 (DEN7183). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2015 Volkswagen Polo Trendline $ 12,995, Coupe, Manual, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sa les@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Audi S1 Sportback Quattro, EU, $24,499 (DE7340). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 BMW 118i, Sedan, Manual, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 BMW 5 Series 540i, Sedan / Saloon, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic w/ Sport Transmission, $27,999 (DE7304). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-BoschStrasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Honda Accord Sport, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $19,995 (222305). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Mercedes E200, EU, $30,999 (DE7354). 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!

2018 Audi Q3 Premium Plus Quattro, AWD/4WD, Gas, Automatic, $20,995 (S4822). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, in fo@ramsteinusedcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

Ramstein 06371-70100

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4, SUV, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $28,999 (DE7163). The Used Car GuysSpangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI S, Hatchback, Front, 6-Speed Double Clutch, $21,499 (DE7380). 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!

2018 Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Premium, Rear, Automatic, $25,999 (805012). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, pwilliam@military cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 BMW X1 xDrive28i AWD, SUV, AWD/ 4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $28,699 (6689). The Used Car GuysSpangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Mercedes-Benz C300, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $22,995 (S-4817). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Volkswagen Golf, EU, $18,999 (DE7360). 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!

2019 Audi A3 Sportback $ 19,995, Sedan, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aafgmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Audi A4 Avant Sport $ 21,995, Station Wagon, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sa les@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Audi A4 Avant Sport Prestige, Wagon, EU, transmission 7-speed - dualclutch, $23,999 (DEN7384). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 BMW 318D Station Wagon $ 20,995, Station Wagon, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Chevrolet Camaro LT, Coupe, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $24,199 (DE7398). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Lexus RX 350, SUV, Front, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $36,299 (DE7301). 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!

2020 Audi A4 Avant $ 22,495 Hybrid, Station Wagon, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sa les@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Audi A4 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro /AWD, Sedan / Saloon, AWD/4WD, 7Speed Double Clutch, $35,999 (6939). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 BMW 4 Series 430i Gran Coupe, Rear, Automatic, $34,700 (004386). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, pwilliam@military cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 BMW 4 Series 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, Sedan / Saloon, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission, $32,999 (7054). The Used Car GuysKaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Chevrolet Malibu $ 20,995, Sedan, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aafgmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Ford Edge ST, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8Speed Shiftable Automatic, $32,999 (6751). 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!

Ramstein 06371- 70182

Kaiserslautern 0176-70314160

Kaiserslautern 0176-62542996

2018

2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off Road 4WD (Natl), Rear, Automatic, $38,675 (904762). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, pwilliam@mi litarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Volkswagen Golf Wagon Highline, Wagon, 7 Speed Automatic, $24,299 (E7061). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Ford Fusion SEL, Sedan / Saloon, Front, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $21,699 (6749). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Ford Galaxy Titanium 7 Seater, Minivan, EU, Automatic, $20,999 (DEN7109).

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!

2020 Ford Galaxy Titanium 7 Seater, EU, $20,999 (DEN7108). The Used Car GuysRamstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, RamsteinMiesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Ford Puma ST-Line X, EU, $24,999 (6901). 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!

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2018

2020 Hyundai i20 Essential, 7-speed dual clutch, $18,999 (DEN7402). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Hyundai SANTA FE Limited 2.0T, SUV, Front, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $28,999 (DE7374). The Used Car GuysRamstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, RamsteinMiesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Jeep Compass Sport, SUV, Front, $21,999 (DE7342). The Used Car GuysSpangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Kia Sorento EX V6 7-Seater $ 28,995, SUV, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sa les@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250 4MATIC, Sedan / Saloon, AWD/4WD, 7Speed Double Clutch, $33,499 (6731). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Opel Grandland X SUPER DEAL

LOW Mileage 40,205 miles $ 19,995, SUV, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aafgmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Opel Grandland X SUPER DEAL

LOW Mileage 28,034 miles $ 19,995, SUV, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aafgmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Skoda Fabia, EU, $11,999 (DE7230). 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!

2020 Toyota Corolla Business Edition Hybrid, Hatchback, EU, Front, Hybrid, $24,199 (DE7404). The Used Car GuysSpangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Toyota Corolla LE $ 21,495, Sedan, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aafgmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Toyota Corolla Touring Sport Business +, EU, Automatic, $21,999 (DEN7407). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020

2020 Volkswagen Golf Wagon Comfortline, Wagon, EU, DSG, $19,999 (DEN7348). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Business Plus Pro, EU, Automatic, $23,499 (DEN7366). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Volkswagen Polo Comfortline, Sedan / Saloon, EU, Manual, $17,999 (DEN7349). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Volkswagen T-Cross SUV Life, EU, Automatic, $19,699 (DEN7368). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

(E6943).

Used

- Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan SE- 7 Passenger, 7+ Passenger, Gas, Automatic, $22,995 (104764). Ramstein Used CarsKaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinusedcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $31,999 (DE7362). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Volkswagen Touran Comfortline 7 Seater, EU, transmission 7-speed - dualclutch, $24,999 (DEN7383). 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!

2020 Volkswagen Touran Highline Family, Minivan, EU, Automatic, $24,999 (DEN7339). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020

T-Roc Style Plus, EU, $23,999 (DEN7311). The Used Car GuysRamstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, RamsteinMiesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

T-ROC Style, SUV, EU, Automatic, $22,499 (DEN7346). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Audi Q5 Quattro Premium Plus Hybrid, SUV, AWD/4WD, 7-Speed Double Clutch, $39,999 (DE7321). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 BMW X1 xDrive28i, AWD/4WD, Gas, Automatic, $29,995 (S-4807). Ramstein

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2021 Dodge Challenger GT, Coupe, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $33,799 (6548). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kai serslautern@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Dodge Challenger SXT, Coupe, Gas, Automatic, $26,995 (S-4820). Ramstein

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2021 Dodge Challenger SXT, Coupe, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $31,999 (DE7372). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Ford Mach-E AWD, EU, $42,997 (E6823). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Ford Mustang ecoboost Automatic $ 31,995, Coupe, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Ford Mustang Ecoboost2 Door Coupe $ 31,495, Coupe, Manual, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Hyundai i20, EU, Manual, $15,997 (DEN7177). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Hyundai i10, EU, $19,999 (DE7262). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 RobertBosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@used carguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo E 4x4, SUV, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $33,999 (DE7161). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo E 4x4, SUV, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $31,499 (6647). 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!

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4, AWD/4WD, Gas, Automatic, $33,995 (C534670). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, in fo@ramsteinusedcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4, AWD/4WD, Gas, Automatic, $32,995 (C732590). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, in fo@ramsteinusedcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Lynk & Co HEV 01, EU, transmission 7-speed - dual-clutch, $24,999 (DEN7396). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 MINI Countryman Cooper S ALL4, Rear, Automatic, $33,999 (104286). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, pwilliam@mi litarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Cooper S, Hatchback, Front, 6-Speed Manual, $26,999 (DE7351). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Nissan Juke Tekna, EU, Automatic, $22,999 (DEN7325). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Opel Corsa GS Line, EU, $18,999 (7099). 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!

2021 SEAT Leon Xcellence, Hatchback, EU, Automatic, $22,799 (DEN7338). 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!

2021 Toyota Aygo, $15,499 (7085). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-BoschStrasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Volkswagen Jetta S, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $21,495 (S-4816). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Inscription AWD, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $52,499 (7059). 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!

Volkswagen

Volkswagen

2020 Volkswagen T-Cross, EU, $24,999

The

Car Guys

2021 Volkswagen T-ROC Style, SUV, EU, Automatic, $23,999 (DEN7345). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 BMW X1 xDrive28i AWD, SUV, AWD/ 4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $37,999 (DE7280). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 BMW X1 xDrive28i, AWD/4WD, Gas, Automatic, $31,995 (S-4814). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 BMW X5 xDrive 40 I M-Sport $ 60,995, Midsize Sport Activity Vehicle, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aafgmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Dodge Challenger GT Blacktop $ 34,995, Coupe, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sales@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Dodge Challenger R/T V8 $ 37,995, Coupe, Automatic, $. American Auto Force GmbH, 67 Kaiserstrasse, Landstuhl, 66849 Deutschland, 06371 595 5226, sa les@aaf-gmbh.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Hyundai i30 T-GDI TREND, EU, $19,999 (DEN7215). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Ford Escape SE, SUV, Front, 8Speed Shiftable Automatic, $25,997 (7006). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@used carguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD, AWD/ 4WD, Automatic, $53,005 (243022). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)162-2145729, JH83006@military cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Honda Pilot Black Edition AWD, SUV, AWD/4WD, 9-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $43,999 (DE7364). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Hyundai i30 Trend, Wagon, EU, $22,999 (DEN7227). The Used Car GuysSpangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Mazda Mazda3 Homura, Hatchback, EU, $22,999 (DEN7330). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Hyundai Style Ioniq, EU, Automatic, $23,699 (DEN7214). The Used Car GuysKaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

sin 6-Speed

$24,999 (6778). 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!

Subaru

Wilderness AWD, Wagon, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable CVT, $40,699 (DE7115). 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!

2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 R-Design, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $53,999 (DE7326). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Audi A3 Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro, Rear, Automatic, $42,490 (335386). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, pwilliam@mi litarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Chevrolet Equinox FWD 4dr LS w/ 1LS, Front, Automatic, $28,785 (311623). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, pwilliam@mi litarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Chevrolet Equinox FWD 4dr LS w/ 1LS, Front, Automatic, $28,785 (311620) MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, pwilliam@mi litarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Chevrolet Equinox FWD 4dr LS w/ 1LS, Front, Automatic, $28,785 (311607) MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, pwilliam@mi litarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Chrysler Pacifica Touring FWD, Front, Automatic, $41,255 (390148). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)162-2145729, JH83006@military cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Dodge Challenger SXT RWD, Rear, Automatic, $40,925 (390221). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)1622145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands 4x4, AWD/4WD, Automatic, $44,600 (340159)

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2023 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend 4x4, AWD/4WD, Automatic, $36,625 (340151)

2023 Hyundai Elantra SEL, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $24,995 (104029). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Jeep Compass Latitude Lux, AWD/ 4WD, Automatic, $42,235 (380938). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)162-2145729, JH83006@military cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Jeep Compass Limited 4x4, AWD/ 4WD, Automatic, $44,090 (380754). MAS

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2023 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4x4, AWD/ 4WD, Automatic, $41,360 (380499). MAS

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2023 Kia Forte LXS, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $22,995 (607142). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Kia Forte LXS, Sedan / Saloon, Gas, Automatic, $22,995 (526490). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, info@ramsteinused cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition AWD, AWD/4WD, Gas, Automatic, $32,495 (US4181). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, in fo@ramsteinusedcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Toyota Yaris Dynamic Hybrid, Hatchback, EU, Automatic, $19,999 (DEN7400). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE, Hatchback, Front, 7-Speed Double Clutch, $35,999 (DE7279). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Volkswagen Polo Style, Automatic, $24,997 (E6983). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4x4, AWD/4WD, Automatic, $40,985 (341976).

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2023 Ford Escape Active FWD, Front, Automatic, $31,835 (342008). MAS Military

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2023 Ford Escape ST-Line FWD, Front, Automatic, $32,830 (342327). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)1622145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2023 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition AWD, AWD/4WD, Gas, Automatic, $31,995 (US4247). Ramstein Used Cars - Kaiserslautern, 17 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Deutschland, 0631-75 00 39 77, in fo@ramsteinusedcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2022 Volvo XC60 B5 Inscription AWD, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $45,000 (DE7157). 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!

2023 Jeep Compass Altitude 4x4, AWD/ 4WD, Automatic, $41,430 (380471). MAS

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2022

Outback

2022 Jeep Compass Sport, SUV, Front, Ai-

Automatic,

2024 Audi A4 Sedan S line Premium 45

TFSI quattro, Rear, Manual, $47,190 (435109). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)63156000921, pwilliam@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Audi A5 Sportback Premium Plus 40

TFSI quattro, Rear, Automatic, $52,090 (435111). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)63156000921, pwilliam@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Audi Q3 S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro, Rear, Automatic, $44,390 (435132). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)63156000921, pwilliam@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Honda Odyssey EX-L Auto, Front, Automatic, $43,160 (410132). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)1622145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Hyundai i10 Trend Automatic, EU, Automatic, $19,999 (DEN7392). The Used Car Guys - Ramstein, Am Lanzenbusch 1, Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 92 00 00, matt@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Hyundai i10 Trend Automatic, EU, Automatic, $19,999 (DEN7391). 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!

2024 Toyota Camry LE Auto (SE), Front, Automatic, $29,230 (408560). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)1622145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Volkswagen Atlas 2.0T SE w/Technology FWD, Front, Automatic, $43,525 (460447). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)63156000921, pwilliam@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T SE DSG, Front, Automatic, $38,535 (437230). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, pwilliam@mi litarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T SE DSG, Front, Automatic, $38,140 (437281). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, pwilliam@mi litarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Volkswagen Jetta S Auto, Front, Automatic, $23,460 (437147). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, pwilliam@military cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Volkswagen Jetta S Manual, Front, Manual, $22,660 (437026). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, pwilliam@military cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Volkswagen Jetta Sport Auto, Front, Automatic, $24,610 (437096). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, pwilliam@mi litarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SE R-Line Black 4MOTION, Rear, Automatic, $37,900 (437364). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)63156000921, pwilliam@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Volvo V60 B5 AWD Cross Country Ultimate 11553420, Crossover, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Automatic, $49,718 (11553420). Capitol Motors - Volvo, 2 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631 351700, info@capitolmotors.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Volvo XC60 B5 AWD Plus Dark 11726268, SUV, AWD/4WD, Automatic, $50,378 (11726268). Capitol Motors - Volvo, 2 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661

Germany, +49 (0)631 351700, info@capitol motors.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Volvo XC60 B5 AWD Plus Dark 11726255, SUV, AWD/4WD, Automatic, $50,378 (11726255). Capitol Motors - Volvo, 2 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631 351700, info@capitol motors.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Volvo XC60 B5 AWD Plus Dark 11726235, SUV, AWD/4WD, Automatic, $50,378 (11726235). Capitol Motors - Volvo, 2 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631 351700, info@capitol motors.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Volvo XC60 B5 AWD Plus Dark 11726220, SUV, AWD/4WD, Automatic, $50,378 (11726220). Capitol Motors - Volvo, 2 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631 351700, info@capitol motors.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2024 Volvo XC60 B5 AWD Plus Dark 11354165, SUV, AWD/4WD, Automatic, $51,106 (11354165). Capitol Motors - Volvo, 2 Im Haderwald, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631 351700, info@capitol motors.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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Land of a thousand lakes?

It’s actually kind of charming that Müritz National Park seems a little fuzzy when it comes to lake counting: Usually, German counting is a precise thing. Numbers don’t do this place justice, anyway. And, who knows? There may just be a thousand lakes in the park, depending on your definition of lake. What is certain is that there are over 100 large lakes, and that the Müritz Lake is massive – the largest lake located entirely inside German borders, and the second largest German lake after Lake Konstanz.

It’s also certain that this is a park that’s made for water lovers. If you’re into fishing (and if you have your fishing license, which is generally pretty easy to obtain), Müritz National Park has several excellent options. You can fish near the park entrance at Waren, a decent-sized town, or you can get into the backcountry pretty quickly.

Kayak trips are also possible, and are highly enjoyable. The park doesn’t just contain lakes. There are creeks, rivers, swamps, and ponds, and most are connected. In fact, the park offers two distinct “water hiking” itineraries, which are awesome. They run for miles through the park, and include official campgrounds where boaters can stop for overnight stays.

During warmer months, swimming is also a great option at the Müritz National Park. There are dozens of official swim-

ming spots, which makes this a cool place to be if the summer gets particularly warm.

Müritzeum — an aquarium for all ages

Speaking of water, the park has one of the best visitor centers in all of Germany, which is also known as the Müritzeum. This aquarium contains multiple water displays, which house more than 50 species of fish and other aquatic creatures. Unlike many coastal aquariums, the Müritzeum is dedicated exclusively to freshwater life. Everything you see there is present in the national park, which makes your visit that much richer.

The Müritzeum also has a great restaurant (the Alt Waren), a fascinating garden, and a wonderful interactive natural history exhibition. Admission prices are €14 for adults and €7 for kids ages 4-16. Family passes are also available.

Peaceful Waren

If you’re visiting the park, the town of Waren is a solid choice for a place to stay. It’s clean, has a beautiful harbor, is filled with shops and restaurants, and has the vibe of an American lake resort town, especially during the summer.

Waren is also a great base for making

a trip to northeast Germany. Waren is only 2 hours drive from both Jasmund National Park and Lower Oder Valley National Park, and is connected by high-speed rail to Berlin and Rostock, which sits on the Baltic Sea. Boat travel is obviously an option from Waren, too: Visitors can take day trips across Müritz Lake to small, cute towns like Röbel.

Getting to Müritz National Park

By car, Müritz National Park is 8 hours from Kaiserslautern or Stuttgart, and 7 hours from Wiesbaden. Check with Deutsche Bahn for train itineraries to Waren.

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Beautiful Lake Woblitz, Mecklenburg-Hochplateau, Müritz National Park

AT THE MOVIES

Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)

COMEDY/ADVENTURE

Po must train a new warrior when he’s chosen to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace. However, when a powerful shape-shifting sorceress sets her eyes on his Staff of Wisdom, he suddenly realizes he’s going to need some help. Teaming up with a quick-witted corsac fox, Po soon discovers that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places.

Director: Mike Mitchell

Ordinary Angels (2024)

A struggling hairdresser finds a renewed sense of purpose when she meets a widowed father working hard to care for his two daughters. With his youngest critically ill and waiting for a liver transplant, the fierce woman single-handedly rallies an entire community to help.

Cast: Alan Ritchson, Hilary Swank, Nancy Travis

Director: Jon Gunn

ACTION/THRILLER

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

Ethan Hunt and the IMF team must track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity if it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can matter more than the mission — not even the lives of those he cares about most.

Cast: Hayley Atwell, Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby

Director: Christopher McQuarrie

SCI-FI/ADVENTURE

Dune: Part Two (2024)

Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh

Director: Denis Villeneuve

MUSICAL/DRAMA

Bob

Marley: One Love (2024)

Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world.

Cast: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, James Norton

Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green

TODAY

Dune: Part Two (PG-13) 1615, 1945

Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) 1530, 1800

Kung Fu Panda 4 3D (PG) 1815

Imaginary (PG-13) 1800, 2030

Ordinary Angels (PG) 1515

Bob Marley: One Love (PG-13) 1545

The Holdovers (R) 2045

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One (PG-13) 2030

SATURDAY

Dune: Part Two (PG-13) 1300, 1645, 2015

Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) 1230, 1500, 1730

Kung Fu Panda 4 in 3D (PG) 1545

Imaginary (PG-13) 1515, 2000

Ordinary Angels (PG) 1245

Bob Marley: One Love (PG-13) 1315, 1815

The Holdovers (R) 2045

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One (PG-13) 2015

Arthur the King (PG-13) 1800

Distributor Appreciation Screening - Free Admission

SUNDAY

Dune: Part Two (PG-13) 1445, 1815

Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) 1345, 1615

Kung Fu Panda 4 in 3D (PG) 1630

Imaginary (PG-13) 1545, 1900

Ordinary Angels (PG) 1330

Bob Marley: One Love (PG-13) 1400

The Holdovers (R) 1845

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One (PG-13) 1815

MONDAY

Dune: Part Two (PG-13) 1800

Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) 1730

Imaginary (PG-13) 1830

TUESDAY

Dune: Part Two (PG-13) 1800

Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) 1730

Imaginary (PG-13) 1830

WEDNESDAY

Dune: Part Two (PG-13) 1800

Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) 1730

Imaginary (PG-13) 1830

THURSDAY

Dune: Part Two (PG-13) 1800

Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) 1730

Imaginary (PG-13) 1830

Photo

Poster by Paramount Pictures

Cast: Awkwafina, Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman

Screenshots and poster by Universal Pictures

Photo by repbone / Shutterstock.com

Poster by Paramount Pictures

Poster by Lionsgate Films

DRAMA

Poster by Warner Bros. Pictures

COMMUNITY EVENTS

RECURRING EVENTS

Red Pin Bowling

Red Pin Bowling happens every Friday from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Strikers Bowling Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Bowlers who make a strike while the head pin is red, will receive a free game coupon. The red pin will be randomly placed as the head pin. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Chuck’s Pub Trivia at Armstrong’s Club

Armstrong’s Club announces Chuck’s Pub Trivia every Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. This trivia is a professional, multi-media competition with different formats and puzzles for teams to solve. Bring a team or join one. Grand prize is $50. For more information, visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

Full Nerd Friday

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

Bring Your Own Board Game at Strikers Bowling Center

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

Baumholder Fitness Center Zumba Class

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Fitness, Athletics and Aquatics Team announces free Zumba classes every Wednesday from 6 to 6:45 p.m. at the Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 8220 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Find out more on baumholder.armymwr.com.

24/7 Fitness Access Now Available

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

Spring Bazaar

Join Family & MWR for the Spring Bazaar from Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 10 at the Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Hours of shopping are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. There will be a multitude of vendors offering everything from pottery, antiques, wine, cheese, jewelry, and so much more. All prices in U.S. dollars, only debit and credit cards accepted. Open to U.S. ID cardholders only. Strollers are welcome. For details, check out baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

International Women’s Day Comedy Show

The International Women’s Comedy Show is March 8 at the Kazabra Club Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. The show will be featuring Elena Gabrielle, Sadra Sumner and Alex Miccio to share some stories and laughs. The show will be held from 8-10 p.m., Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a $12 entry. For more information visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Easter Brunch

The Armstrong’s Club is hosting an Easter Brunch March 31 with 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. seating times at the Armstrong’s Ballroom, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Cost is €29 for adults, €18 for ages 6 to 17, and free for ages 5 and under. Reservations will close at 4 p.m. March 29. To register and the full menu, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Country Night with DJ Wrangler

The legendary Country Night just got better with DJ Wrangler spinning the tunes to get you moving throughout the night. Back by popular demand, this tradition returns every Saturday from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Every 1st & 3rd Saturday a bull riding competition takes place with a $50 prize. Come and try your skills with Otis, the meanest Mechanical Bull in town!

Food is available from Shawingz, voted the best American Food in Kaiserslautern. For more information, call the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057, Vogelweh, at 0173-3247716 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com for more information.

Easter Brunch at the Rheinlander

The Rheinlander Convention Center is hosting an Easter Brunch on March 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. The event will feature both an adult and kids buffet, as well as an Easter Egg Hunt for children that will begin at 1 p.m. The Easter Egg Hunt and visit with the Easter Bunny is for Brunch Guests. Cost is $22.50 for 18 and older, $12 for ages five to 17, and free for ages under five. Registration is not required, and payment is at the door. For more information, call the Rheinlander at 531-2887 or 0611-143-531-2887, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Baumholder Automotive Skills Special for April

For the month of April, the Baumholder Automotive Skills Center is running a promotional event. Customers will receive 10% off tire rotation with the purchase an oil change and filter at our speedy lube oil and tire shop from Baumholder Auto Skills, Bldg. 8438 on Smith Barracks. Please call the Baumholder Auto Skills at 531-2948 or 0611-143-531-2949 to setup an appointment and to make sure that the engine oil and filter are in stock for the vehicle. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

2024 USAG RP Unit Level Softball Leagues

Registration for the USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Unit Level Softball is from April 12 to 13 May. Letters of Intent are available at the Kleber, Hall of Champions, Landstuhl, Mountaineer, ROB and Sembach Physical Fitness Centers. Army Active Duty, family members, and DOD civilians with ID cards, who are ages 18 and older, are eligible to participate. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Baseball & Soccer Start Smart Registration

Start Smart Baseball and Soccer registration for Kaiserslautern is now until March 29 or when slots are full. Cost is $30. Start Smart is a parent/ child interactive program for 3- to 4-year-olds, led by a Sports/ Fitness Specialist. Sessions offered on Landstuhl Post. Baseball will be held

in March, and Soccer will be in April. Both sports will be on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 5 p.m. For more information and to register, call Parent Central Services, ROB, Bldg. 162, at 541-9065/ 9066/ 9067 or 0611 143 541 9065/ 9066/ 9067.

Free Dance Lessons at Armstrong’s Club

The Armstrong’s Club has free dance lessons in six-week sessions now to March 20, and April 3 to May 8. The classes are on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Focus is on Two Step, Swing and Line Dancing. Thirteen other styles of dance are available on request. Wear smooth bottomed shoes. Rubber souled athletic shoes are not ideal for dancing. For more information, call the Armstrong’s Club at 541-9115 or 0611-143-541-9115, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Baumholder Late Night Basketball

The Late-Night Basketball season is until March at the Halll of Champions Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. The next one is March 29. This is a free event for ID card holders, ages 18 and older. Registration is required, and players must signup individually at the Hall of Champions on game dates. For more information, contact Steven Sanders at 531-2924 or 0611-143-531-2924 or email steven.d.sanders4.naf@army.mil, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Baumholder April to June Trip

Schedule Available

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

Kaiserslautern April to June Trip Schedule Available

The Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation travel schedule for April to June is available online under the “calendar” section of Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. Trips are subject to change and availability of posting on website calendar. For questions, call the Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation at 0631-3406-4117 or 493-4117.

Bookmark Decorating Contest at the Baumholder Library

The Baumholder library is hosting a Bookmark Decorating Contest for the entire month of March. From March 1 to 16, patrons can submit bookmark designs by age categories: 0-5, 6-9, 10-12, 13-17, and 18 and older. From March 17-31, bookmark designs will be put on display at the CMR, where the community can cast their votes for their favorite bookmark design. For more information, call the library at 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-

2841 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

She Kills Monsters Theatre Performance

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage presents She Kills Monsters By Qui Nguyen March 1-3 and March 8-10 at KMC Onstage Studio, Bldg. 109 on Daenner Kaserne. Shows are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Don’t miss out on She Kills Monsters, the exciting Dungeons-and-Dragons themed play at KMC Onstage. Filled with amazing fantasy and fight sequences, this action-packed live performance will get your adrenaline going and tug at your heartstrings! For more information, call 541-9129 or 0611-143-5419129 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Table Tennis Tournament

The Baumholder Warrior Zone is hosting a Table Tennis Tournament March 9 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. Players must register in person at the Warrior Zone between Feb. 27 to March 6. Cost is $10, and payment will only be accepted with credit or debit cards. This tournament is open to all DoD card holders and their guest 18 and older. For more information, call the Baumholder Warrior Zone at 531-2912 or 0611-143-531-2912 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Job Fair

The Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program is hosting a Job Fair March 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rheinlander Community Center, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Job seekers will be able to network with Government Agencies and Contractors. Open to all ID card holders. Job Seekers will need to bring their resumes and references. For more information, call 531-2850 or 0611-143-531-2850 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Warrior Challenge 5K Run

The Fitness, Athletics and Aquatics Program is proud to host a free Warrior Challenge 5K run with exercises on March 16 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 8105, on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Participants can register between 8 to 8:55 a.m. The safety and course briefing will take place at 8:55 a.m. The run will commence at 9 a.m. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Baumholder BOSS Social Night

The Baumholder Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) program is hosting a BOSS Social Night every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Baumholder Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. Join BOSS for a fun night of meeting new friends, socializing, playing games and having a great time! For more information, call 531-2912/2914 or 0611-143-531-2912.

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