Kaiserslautern American - March 26, 2021

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME In Germany, daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 28 (set clocks forward to 3 a.m.)

NEWS

86 CS accelerates innovation; supports CJADC2, Page 8

FEATURE

MEDCOM Soldier reflects on Women’s History Month, Page 16

March 26, 2021 | Volume 45, Number 12

HEALTH

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On front lines against COVID-19: physical therapy assistant, Page 17

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B-2s land at Lajes Field to join historic BTF

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tony Nogales, left, and Airman 1st Class Byron Humphrey, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, conclude preflight checks in support of a Bomber Task Force at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 16. The B-2 Spirit’s low-observable, or “stealth,” characteristics give it the ability to penetrate an enemy’s most sophisticated defenses and threaten its most-valued, heavily defended targets while avoiding adversary detection, tracking and engagement. Its participation in recurring Bomber Task Force operations and engagements with allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen a shared commitment to global security and stability.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert

See B-2 AT LAJES FIELD, Page 6

Air Force marks ongoing commitment to rated diversity with newly released strategy

by Capt. Kenya Pettway Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs Air Force leaders officially released the service’s Rated Diversity Improvement Strategy March 17, marking the force’s ongoing commitment to attract, recruit, develop and retain a diverse rated corps.

Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q.

Brown, Jr. and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Joanne S. Bass signed the newly released RDI Strategy, co-sponsored by Air Education and Training Command’s Rated Diversity Improvement team headquartered at Joint Base San AntonioRandolph, Texas.

The RDI Strategy is the Air Force’s flight plan to strengthen diversity within rated career fields through three overarching goals:

• Attract and recruit the best talent from diverse backgrounds to cultivate a high performing and innovative Air Force reflective of the best of our nation.

• Develop and retain the Air Force’s best-rated aircrew by harnessing diversity as a force-multiplier and fostering a culture of inclusion.

• Optimize diversity advancement efforts by leveraging data driven approaches.

Rated Air Force career fields consist of pilots (manned and unmanned aircraft), air battle managers and combat systems officers.

“Our aviation community remains one of the very least diverse in our Air Force,” Brown said. “In order to change this, we need to do a better job of providing young people from diverse backgrounds an exposure to aviation career fields much earlier. I’ve always believed young

people only aspire to be what they can see.”

The RDI Strategy is a collaborative effort with the Total Force recruiting enterprise, aerial demonstration teams, affinity groups and other community organizations to increase awareness and cultivate engagement among qualified Airmen and youth, with a focus on those of underrepresented groups — the outcome See RATED DIVERSITY, Page 3

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COMMENTARY: Balancing accelerated change with resilient Airmen

by Lt. Col. Salomon Alvarez III 86th Materiel Maintenance Squadron For years, “do more with less” was the refrain heard throughout every career field in the U.S. Air Force. As missions expanded and global security requirements remained high, we have continually asked our people to push themselves further.

In August 2020, Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Charles Q. Brown, Jr. unveiled his vision for the Air Force’s future efforts through the Accelerate Change or Lose paper, incorporating the refrain from past years with a new emphasis on dynamic environments.

“Our Air Force must accelerate change to control and exploit the air domain to the standard the Nation expects and requires from us,” he wrote. “If we don’t change — if we fail to adapt — we risk

losing the certainty with which we have defended our national interests for decades… We must move with a purpose — we must Accelerate Change or Lose.”

Airmen of the 86th Materiel Maintenance Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, have risen to the challenge every day, as they support shortnotice contingency taskers across Europe and Africa. Our squadron stores and maintains U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s war reserve materiel, which includes more than 3,000 onhand unit type codes (UTCs) such as billeting supplies, water purification systems, vehicles and fuels support equipment, valued at $1.9 billion.

The squadron has seen a sixfold mission increase in the annual movement of UTCs since 2017, as the onset of the Deployable Air Base System (DABS) mission has drastically increased our number of authorizations and on-hand assets. Additionally,

86 MMS personnel have assumed key roles in the military construction planning for new WRM storage sites across nine European countries.

Since the advent of the DABS mission and the onset of its associated efforts, the size of our squadron has not increased. Our 39-person squadron is comprised of 17 Air Force Specialty Codes, but as our mission has increased, the AFSC badges we wear matter less and less.

If our team members need help, we help. If one AFSC is tasked for support, we all lend a hand. While we feel the strain of being a small team with a big mission, we are also functioning as a team that is unconventionally meeting the spirit of multi-capable Airmen.

As General Brown wrote, “Our Airmen must be multi-capable and adaptable team builders, as well as innovative and courageous problem solvers, and demonstrate value in

the diversity of thought, ingenuity, and initiative.”

The Airmen of the 86th MMS don the multi-capable hat to solve problems we’ve never faced before and to find creative solutions with limited manning and resources. The flip side of that is what every leader, no matter the rank, owes their Airmen.

How do we balance personal resiliency and avoid burnout with a mission that runs 24/7, regardless of scheduled leave, regular duty hours, and amid COVID-19? How do leaders at all levels take care of their people while also focusing on our missiondirected acceleration?

This has involved resetting entire squadron priorities on a monthly and occasionally, a weekly basis.

More importantly, it has only been possible because our Airmen have found an internal peace knowing that the tasks of today may very well not be the tasks of tomorrow,

and that we must accept feeling comfortable with the uncomfortable. Most importantly, we must recognize when our teammates need to slow down!

Those moments can be hard to detect and support, but as leaders it can be as simple as deciding that we are okay with pushing a suspense or issuing a waiver. During the COVID19 pandemic, it may also require enabling Airmen to travel home to see family and accepting the loss of productivity as they quarantine on either end. It has looked like being flexible with our Airmen with children, to ensure they feel supported as we go in and out of various lockdowns. It’s a work in progress, but as we accelerate change to become ever more agile and dynamic, we must be equally focused on supporting our hard-charging and dedicated Airmen who make the mission happen, day in and day out!

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Air Force leaders officially released the service’s Rated Diversity Improvement Strategy March 17, marking the force’s ongoing commitment to attract, recruit, develop and retain a diverse rated corps. U.S. Air Force graphic

RATED DIVERSITY from Page 1 being an agile and diverse workforce that approaches challenges from varying perspectives.

“The RDI Strategy is part of the Air Force’s broader initiative to improve diversity and inclusion across the entirety of the force,” Bass said. “We

will continue to take action in ensuring diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all service members, generations to come.”

While RDI is part of an Air Force-wide initiative, AETC plays a key role in its success, as AETC leadership is responsible for integrating, synchronizing and ensuring implementation of the

RDI Strategy across the force.

“AETC is focused on accelerating the Department of the Air Force efforts to improve the diversity of our rated career fields,” said Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, AETC commander. “We will consider success when diversity and inclusion are fully ingrained throughout the force, and every

Airman and family is supported and empowered to reach their full potential.”

Air Force Policy Directive 36-70 defines diversity as “a composite of individual characteristics, experiences and abilities consistent with the Air Force Core Values and the Air Force mission. Air

Force diversity includes, but is not limited to: personal life experiences, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, cultural knowledge, educational background, work experience, language abilities, physical abilities, philosophical and spiritual perspectives, age, race, ethnicity and gender.”

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KMC BLOTTER

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COMPILED BY THE 569TH USFPS AND 86TH SFS

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MARCH 15 9:46 a.m.: Fleeing the scene of a traffic collision in Landstuhl 4:26 p.m.: Unauthorized entry on VFHA 6:34 p.m.: Shoplifting in Kaiserslautern

2:44 p.m.: Theft in Bruchmuehlbach-Miesau 4:52 p.m.: Driving under the influence in Landstuhl 5:57 p.m.: Damage to personal property in Ramstein-Miesenbach

MARCH 16 9:20 p.m.: Driving under the influence/ operating a vehicle with revoked license in Winnweiler

MARCH 19 9:36 a.m.: Stolen USAREUR license plate at Kapaun Post Office

MARCH 17 3:19 p.m.: Failure to report a traffic collision in Kaiserslautern MARCH 18 12:10 p.m.: Theft in Steinwenden

March 26, 2021

MARCH 20 12:53 a.m.: General order violation in Wartenberg-Rohrbach MARCH 21 12:27 a.m.: General order violation at Pulaski Barracks

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

THE HOUSING HYPE

Welcome to the KMC Housing Office!

The Housing Management Office is ready to support you in the transition to your new home and community. If you are looking for homes to rent, it helps to know where to start. www.homes.mil provides all available, KMC Housing-inspected and approved rentals in the KMC! Still having issues finding your home? Call the Housing Referral Section and schedule an appointment for personal assistance at DSN 489-6643 or 6659, commercial 0631536-6643/6659.

Once you have found the right home, e-mail a copy of the rental agreement to KMCHousing@us.af.mil once it is signed by the prospective landlord. Please DO NOT sign the rental agreement before it has been reviewed by the Housing Referral Office.

After our housing professionals complete their review, you will be contacted to set up an appointment to certify the rental agreement. You are then ready to reside in the great Kaiserslautern Military Community!

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ATTN: Retirees and high-risk patients Keeping DEERS updated is extremely important, especially when it comes to COVID-19 vaccine distribution. If your contact information is incorrect, the medical group will not be able to contact you to schedule a vaccine. Please log in to milConnect https:// www.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect and ensure your personal contact information is accurate for you and your family members.

COVID-19 updates for KMC Looking for updated information regarding coronavirus and changes to base facilities? Visit www.ramstein.af.mil/COVID-19/ Ramstein COVID-19 testing Ramstein’s testing center is located at the medical clinic’s parking lot. While the parking lot is closed to thru-traffic, it is open for those presenting for testing. You do not have to exit your vehicle and walk up to the tent: just drive through the tent!

Tax filing deadline extended to May 17 The IRS has announced an extension to the traditional tax filing deadline from April 15 to May 17 for individual taxpayers and taxpayers who pay self-employment tax. For taxpayers owing money to the IRS, the deadline to pay is also extended to May 17, without penalties or interest. Overseas filers can still take advantage of the automatic extended filing date of July 15. However, this automatic filing date for overseas filers does not prevent the accrual of penalties or interest for those who owe; payments must be made by May 17 to avoid these fees. Of note, this extension only applies to federal tax filing and not to state filing, check with your state tax agency for filing deadlines.

Estate claims Anyone having claims on or obligations to the estate of Airman Kirsten Amends, assigned to the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron, should contact the summary court officer, Capt. Madeleine Jonson at DSN: 480-5308 or madeleine.jonson.1@us.af.mil.

POV inspections The 86th VRS Vehicle Inspection Station implemented an appointment-based system. All safety service inspections, including inspections for new vehicle registrations, inspections for registration renewals, and re-inspections for previously failed vehicles will require an appointment.

A standby line will be operating to accommodate any individuals who did not make appointments on a space available basis. However, it is recommended that appointments be made.

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

Post Office parcel update The U.S. Postal Service is experiencing unprecedented volume increases and limited employee availability due to the impacts of COVID-19. Capacity challenges with airlifts and trucking for moving this historic volume of mail are leading to temporary delays. The Post Office appreciates your patience if your package is delayed.

Ramstein Pharmacy Tent Ramstein’s pharmacy is closing the lobby to patient access and dispensing medications through the exterior pharmacy lobby windows (walk-up pharmacy). This enables patients to maintain proper physical distancing. Medication refills can be processed through TRICARE Online or through the automated refill line (06371-865601), and will be ready for pick-up the next duty day after 1 p.m. Pharmacy hours of operation are Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

86 AW Retiree Activities Office Closed for appointments and walk-ins. All events scheduled are cancelled until further notice. Contact us via phone DSN 480-5486/ Comm 06371-47-5486 or email to 86aw.rao@ us.af.mil or ms.tammy.thompson@gmail.com.

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Senior leaders join inaugural Women’s Symposium

by Tech. Sgt. Robert Barnett Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Department of the Air Force senior leaders discussed the importance of diversity and inclusion during the inaugural 2021 Women’s Air and Space Symposium March 8-11.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted the four-day virtual event in partnership with the Women’s Initiatives Team. The symposium served as a professional development opportunity and included a variety of topics ranging from maintaining a competitive edge through diversity and inclusion to unconscious bias.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond, Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander of Air Mobility Command, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger Towberman participated in the event.

“Much like many of our diversity and inclusion efforts this past year, the strength and support for this symposium is a credit to our Airmen and Guardians, who recognize we have areas that we need to improve upon,” Brown said.

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Brown further explained he knows what it’s like to be the only person who is different from everyone else in the room. He’s had people approach him to verify he was actually a pilot, even though he wore the standard pilot uniform, because they weren’t used to seeing Black pilots.

That sense of being alone because you are different can cause self-doubt, confirmation bias, and imposter syndrome, he said.

“Self-doubt can be crippling…, we may feel less confident in our own abilities, or feel pressure to perform, to represent not just ourselves but also those who look like us, who haven't had the opportunity to be in that room,” he said. “I really think that if you're confident in yourself, there are others who will also have confidence in you.”

Brown went on to give an example of how to boost confidence and fight for good ideas.

“I often talk about the five stages of no: Hell no, no, we’ll think about it, not a bad idea, and why aren’t we doing that already,” Brown said.

“They can't say yes if you don't ask, and the answer is automatically no if you don't ask…We all have setbacks, but you only fail when you quit trying or you limit yourself with that doubt.”

The symposium‘s intent was to inspire meaningful conversation about the inclusion of servicewomen, encourage understanding of every person’s diverse backgrounds and experiences, and validate each other’s experience by listening to one another. The event also hopes to improve a culture of readiness and innovation, respect and inclusion across the Department of the Air Force.

“The strengths and talents of servicewomen continue to be vital within the Space Force and Air Force, and it’s propelled us to new heights,” Raymond said. “As we build the Space Force, we’re trying to build a workforce that values diversity of opinion, diversity of thought, diversity of specialties and diversity of experiences.”

Those experiences manifested during the symposium as participants shared their stories and offered encouragement. Bass took the opportunity to offer advice on how to deal with unconscious and intentional bias.

“I’m sure I’ve been the victim of bias, but I never focused more on that than the way forward and where I need to go,” Bass said. “So that gets back to who’s in your

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tribe and not allowing yourself to be deterred from your goals. I was always very deliberate about that in my career…I am the master of my fate, so let me be focused on where I need to go, and not make decisions based on how other people make me feel.”

Focusing on how others make you feel can get in the way of respect, whether for yourself or others. The nation is full of people from a variety of different backgrounds, and those different experiences and cultures are to be respected because they make our military strong, Towberman said, the senior enlisted leader of the Space Force.

“We tend to call America a melting pot, but it's not a melting pot — it's a stew,” Towberman said.

“Every individual ingredient retains its flavor, and together it's wonderful. It’s not melted into one flavor or all blended in and mashed together; it's all these individual flavors of every kind — diversity offers its own flavor.”

Diversity is evident in venues like this symposium, allowing servicewomen to bring these important topics up for discussion so leadership can listen and understand how to be more inclusive, said Van Ovost,

the first female commander of a major command.

“This symposium has been powerful from minute one,” she said.

“The panels have been passionate and energetic…I can relate to the stories and reactions both by men and women in these sessions.”

Brown was correct in identifying imposter syndrome and self-doubt as contributing factors tempting someone to follow a different path, Van Ovost said. Thinking the same way will only get the same results.

“We have got to flip the script, as Chief Brown says, we have to accelerate change or risk losing our talents,” she explained. “My hope is that the suggestions and the feedback that we got from this symposium allow us to go boldly forward.”

Van Ovost said next year she wants to be able look back at the progress that resulted from the feedback and suggestions this week.

“I hope the work we have done together has made a difference for women who want to join, or are in the military today,” she said. “But the one thing I do know is it's going to take all of us, Airmen and Guardians, to embrace a culture of inclusion to make it all work.”

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Rheinland-Pfalz releases new COVID-19 ordinance Story and graphic by 2nd Lt Ridge Miller 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The German state of Rheinland-Pfalz released their eighteenth ordinance regarding local COVID-19 restrictions that went into effect March 22.

While most lockdown restrictions remained unchanged, several updates were included regarding COVID-19 testing and restaurant dining.

Free COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic people is now offered at multiple locations throughout Rheinland-Pfalz.

More information about off-base testing is available on Ramstein’s COVID-19 site.

Self-test kits, known as Selbsttest or Schnelltest in German, are now available for purchase at various locations on the economy such as grocery stores. They are usually priced between 5-10€ and often located near the cash registers.

Restaurants may now open for outdoor dining, under strict restrictions. Patrons must make reservations in advance, provide proof of a negative COVID19 rapid test and comply with other health measures in place in order to enter. People must bring a point-of-contact test form to the restaurant as proof of their test.

Alternatively, self-testing kits can also be used to enter restaurants, but the rapid tests must be conducted at the restaurant in the presence of an appointed individual. The appointed individual must confirm the result, date and time of the self-test.

If a test comes back positive, members will need to quarantine and obtain a PCR test. More information about testing can be answered in the frequently asked questions on Rheinland-Pfalz’s government website.

Requirements may change depending on the state or municipality where the restaurant is

located, and some restaurants will choose to remain closed to outdoor seating.

The installation is currently working through this latest guidance to determine impacts to on-base restaurants. More information will be provided when it becomes available.

The Ramstein clinic is not offering rapid testing for the purpose of visiting a restaurant.

Testing remains available only for beneficiaries who are sick or ill, for release from quarantine or restriction of movement, and for official travel/emergency leave.

Although spring break is around the corner for the Kaiserslautern Military Community, leisure travel outside the local commuting area remains highly discouraged.

The “local commuting area” is roughly defined as the general area a person lives, works, and transits through on a regular basis through the course of day-to-day life. Avoiding unnecessary travel reduces exposure to others and to

the virus, which helps our community remain safe and healthy.

Those who do travel face potential difficulties associated with returning to Germany, quarantine requirements upon returning, and the overall health and safety concerns for all travelers.

Gatherings are still limited to two households, with a maximum

of five persons age 15 or older.

Many retail locations are open with restrictions limiting the number of patrons allowed inside based on the number of available square meters.

For more information, visit Ramstein Air Base’s official COVID-19 webpage.

B-2 AT LAJES FIELD from Page 1

by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, arrived at Lajes Field, Portugal, in support of upcoming Bomber Task Force missions, March 16.

Airmen from the 509th Bomb Wing will conduct a hot-pit refuel of the B-2s and a crew swap with engines running before the aircraft take off again to continue the mission. The B-2s will rely on the strategically located Lajes Field to perform these mission essential tasks during several upcoming Bomber Task Force sorties.

“These missions will add even more depth to this already historic Bomber Task Force iteration,” said Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa commander. “B-2s joining the B-1s in theater offers unique opportunities to advance our readiness as we continue to work with and learn from our allies.”

Bomber Task Force missions demonstrate U.S. commitment to the collective defense of the NATO alliance and are a visible demonstration of the U.S. capability of extended deterrence.

Continuing coverage of this deployment will be available on this website, and on the DVIDS hub at: https://www.dvidshub.net/ feature/bombertaskforceeurope.

A B-2 Spirit, assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, hot-pit refuels at Lajes Field, Azores, March 19. The bomber supported a Bomber Task Force mission during which it integrated Norwegian F-35s in the High North. U.S. Global Strike Command Airmen and assets routinely operate across the globe and are flexible to respond to changes in the operational environment.

Photos by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar

A crew chief deployed with the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, marshals a B-2 Spirit for take off during a Bomber Task Force mission at Lajes Field, Azores, March 16. Bomber Task Force missions are critical to ensuring Air Force Global Strike Airmen are capable of executing operations at the direction of the national command authority. By training in Europe, aircrew and Airmen are familiarizing with the European theater and airspace, to enhance enduring skills and relationships with allies and partners.

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Safety Office Airman receives Airlifter of the Week Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Alexcia Givens 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs A U.S. Air Force noncommissioned officer in charge assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing Safety Office was recognized as Airlifter of the Week for leading major office tasks in the first four months after he arrived at Ramstein Air Base, March 11.

Tech. Sgt. Dorian Lewis, 86th AW Safety Office occupational safety technician, established priorities to meet regulatory requirements and provided full-spectrum safety support for the entire Kaiserslautern Military Community.

Occupational safety technicians do various tasks such as inspections, training, mishap notifications, mishap investigations, risk assessments and answering other safety-related questions.

“Mishap investigations can be (opened as a result of) an injury for any reason or damage across the installation,” Lewis said. “We’re not here to investigate for the same reason as the cops. Our whole purpose is mishap prevention, so we can ensure that (the same thing) doesn't happen to another member on the base.”

Lewis has only been at Ramstein since November. In the first four months, he completed 11 annual safety inspections, identified 37 risks for mitigation across the installation, completed 30 mishap investigations, and recommended

action or prevention to the Air Force Safety Center and squadron commander.

Additionally, he trained 90 unit safety representatives to ensure safety policies and procedures are implemented throughout the wing.

“Tech. Sgt. Lewis has taken on the responsibility that is generally filled by four technicians in this role,” said Master Sgt. Daniel Lormand, 86th AW Safety Office occupational safety superintendent.

“He’s also been training another technician as well when he’s out on job sites.”

When Lewis receives a mishap, he and the 3-level technician sit down with the Air Force Instruction, so they can both review it.

“I take him along with me, and as I do the task, I explain the job,” said Lewis. “Then if he has any questions when he goes over it, I can actually go over it with him in person while he’s still reading the Career Development Course.”

Lewis has a goal to become a certified safety professional and one day make master sergeant.

“To be a CSP means that I’m a guru at my job, but it's not just an Air Force certification.” Lewis said.

“It's considered the gold standard for safety professionals.”

CSPs perform professional level safety duties, such as making worksite assessments to determine risks, assessing potential hazards and controls, evaluating risks and hazard control measures, investigating incidents, maintaining and evaluating

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dorian Lewis, 86th Airlift Wing Safety Office occupational safety technician, accepts a coin from 86th AW Command Chief Master Sgt. Hope Skibitsky at Ramstein Air Base, March 11. Lewis was named Airlifter of the Week for the work he completed during his short time at Ramstein.

incident and loss records, and preparing emergency response plans.

Lewis was chosen as Airlifter of the Week for his ability to work through a manning shortage and exceed expectations.

“I could see him in the role as an occupational safety manager and maybe a writer for one of our school houses for the career development course,” Lormand said.

Kaiserslautern Military CoMMunity Chapel sChedule

ARMY POC for Miesau, Landstuhl, and Deanner is the USAG R-P Chaplain’s Office in Bldg 3213 on Kleber Kaserne, DSN 541-2105, CIV 0611143-541-2105.

Jewish services

AIR FORCE POC for Ramstein North, Ramstein South, Vogelweh, and Kapaun is the USAF Chaplain Corps, Bldg 1201 on Ramstein, DSN 480-6148, CIV 06371-47-6148.

Messianic Jewish services

Buddhist (sGi)

Kapaun Chapel (Bldg 2781) Divine Liturgy: 9:00 a.m. Sundays Confessions by appointment

Ramstein North Chapel Conference Room (Bldg 1201) Service: 10:30 a.m., 4th Saturday Service: 12:00 p.m., 3rd Thursday at LRMC Chapel For more info: ktownsgibuddhism@gmail.com

Catholic services

KAISERSLAUTERN

CHURCH OF CHRIST www.ktowncoc.org

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dorian Lewis, left, 86th Airlift Wing Safety Office occupational safety technician, is congratulated by 86th AW Command Chief Master Sgt. Hope Skibitky at Ramstein Air Base, March 11. Lewis took on the work of four technicians when he got to Ramstein.

Sun: 10 am, 11 am and 6 pm Wed: 7 pm Mühlstrasse 34 67659 Kaiserslautern Tel. 06 31 - 36 18 59 92 Tel. 06 371 - 46 75 16

Daenner Community Chapel (Bldg 3150) Sunday Mass: 12:30 p.m. (all year round) Confession: 11:45 p.m.

Landstuhl Community Chapel (Bldg 3773) Tue, Wed, Fri: 12 p.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m.

Confession: 8 a.m.

Ramstein North Chapel (Bldg 1201) Daily Mass: 11:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday Sunday Masses: 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.

Confession: RNC or by appt. 4 p.m.- 4:45 p.m.

Sundays

episcopal (anglican) (st. albans) Kapaun Chapel (Bldg 2781) Service: 10:30 a.m. Sundays

islamic services

Ramstein South Chapel Mosque Area (Bldg 2403) Jummah Prayers: 1:15 p.m. Fridays Daily Prayers: 1:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday

Ramstein South Chapel Jewish Shul Area (Bldg 2403) Shabbat Evening Service: 6:00 p.m. Fridays Ramstein South Chapel (Bldg 2403) Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturdays

orthodox Christian services

protestant services

Landstuhl Community Chapel (Bldg 3773) Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sundays Children’s Youth Church: 11:00 a.m. Sundays Daenner Community Chapel (Bldg 3150) Chapel Next Worship: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Children’s Church: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Ramstein North Chapel (Bldg 1201) Contemporary Service: 11:00 a.m. Sundays Seventh-Day Adventist Worship Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Saturdays Divine Worship: 11:00 a.m. Saturdays Ramstein South Chapel (Bldg 2403) Traditional with Communion: 9:30 a.m. Sundays Vogelweh Chapel (Bldg 2063) Gospel Service: 11:00 a.m. Sundays.

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86 Communications Squadron accelerates innovation; supports CJADC2

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by 2nd Lt Ridge Miller 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The 86th Communications Squadron has been at the forefront of creating a cohesive communication network to support combined joint operations throughout the European theater: the Advanced Battle Management System.

As part of Combined Joint AllDomain Command and Control operations, ABMS is a digital network environment that connects warfighting capabilities across all domains to achieve a global decision making advantage.

CJADC2 is a framework that enables these operations between the joint force and its partners by connecting forces into a cohesive battle network.

Ramstein Air Base was selected as the site for an ABMS onramp due to the installation’s mission set and strategic location in the European theater following a memorandum in October 2020

by Gen. Charles Brown, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, designating ABMS as the number one modernization priority for the Air Force.

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Over the course of four months, 86th CS accelerated innovation by assessing and upgrading multiple systems to support the onramp of ABMS. “It took a holistic approach to analyze what we needed to accomplish,” said Capt. Hector Valladares, 86th CS operations flight commander. “It was all hands on deck to make this happen.”

The project involved connecting multiple sensors across Europe, enabling troops to act and communicate more effectively.

“We connected many different and unique sensors that allow us to detect air based threats to Ramstein,” Valladares continued.

“The system integrates and fuses these sensors to support warfighters in a way that hasn’t been accomplished before.”

ABMS incorporates multiple technologies to support CJADC2, including artificial intelligence and machine learning.

The Airmen of 86th CS divided work across multiple teams to upgrade multiple communications operations on Ramstein.

“We laid thousands of feet of fiber cables to make new

information paths,” said Senior Airman Joe Sekine, 86th CS cable and antenna systems technician.

“Our team laid the cables and conducted initial testing, then our teammates in network management brought their equipment online to connect sensors from multiple locations. It was a total group effort, and we worked well together to get the system up and running.”

The extensive amount of data transmitted via ABMS required significant updates to Ramstein’s network bandwidth.

“Everybody was involved in this process,” said Airman 1st Class Connor Kelley, 86th CS cyber infrastructure technician.

“We had different teams establishing and configuring data links while others installed new equipment at various locations on base.”

Ramstein’s NIPRNet is now 16 times stronger, and its SIPRNet has been increased to 26 times its previous capability. Globally, Ramstein’s NIPRNet speed is now ranked in the top 1% for the entire U.S. Air Force, and its SIPRNet is the fastest for any Air Force installation.

When U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa conducted their CJADC2 demonstration in February, the cross-domain digital architecture 86th CS set in place helped facilitate exercises between the joint force and NATO allies.

Ramstein is the first installation in Europe to conduct

a successful onramp of ABMS in the U.S. Air Force.

“We are incredibly proud of the Cyber community for tackling this effort and making the CJADC2 demonstration a success,” said Col. Andrew D’Ippolito, USAFEAFAF Communications Director.

“The combined work of the 86th Communications Squadron, 603rd Air Communications Squadron, 691st Cyber Operations Squadron, 1st Combat Communications, and many others set the standard for the Air Force and will accelerate change for years to come.”

As the U.S. Air Force continues to find new ways to accelerate change to accomplish the mission in new ways, Ramstein Airmen continue to do just that.

86th CS efforts to modernize communication systems directly enable command and control within the European Theater.

Because of their innovation, Ramstein continues to pursue installation excellence and serve as a Global Gateway for Europe and beyond.

Editor’s Note: Due to the technical nature of topics discussed in this article, the following terms have been immediately abbreviated in order to discuss information more efficiently: Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet); Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet); Air Force Network (AFNet)

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March 26, 2021

Update on virus variants, self-testing, travel

by Col (Dr.) Ryan Mihata 86th Medical Group Commander Virus variants continue to spread across Europe. Initial sampling shows that local positive cases may be up to 30-40% variant. As I mentioned last time, the variant seems to spread more easily and affect younger adults more significantly than the original strain. Simultaneously, Germany and Europe have seen a rise in case counts over the past four weeks after several weeks of down trending numbers. While Kaiserslautern City and County have done very well recently, the overall German numbers are up to 107 cases per 100,000 people.

Rheinland-Pfalz issued a new ordinance last weekend permitting restaurants to open outdoor seating. There is a requirement for customers to be tested within the last 24 hours and to provide proof of a negative COVID test. Self-test kits are available on the economy in local shops and grocery stores. The clinic is not offering this testing, as we are only open for testing when sick or ill, required testing for release from quarantine or restriction of movement, and for official travel/ emergency leave testing.

Prevention measures continue to be very important. We are again seeing a concerning trend where individuals are going to work or school with symptoms.

If you have any symptoms, stay home and contact your treating clinic for directions. Some people have come to work and school with symptoms and have caused work centers and school classes to be quarantined. Please continue the prevention measures that have kept us safe thus far.

On the vaccine front, we are still in Tier 1B. I share your frustration as there are several states in the United States that have

opened up the vaccine to Tier 2.

We simply do not have sufficient supply here to do that yet. We are vaccinating some key and essential personnel (identified by commanders) and some “high risk” patients in Tier 1C, but do not yet have sufficient supply to open to all Tier 1C. I am hopeful that in the weeks to come, the vaccine supply will become more abundant.

Finally, spring break is

coming. Even though we all want to travel, there are high risk and virus variant areas all around us. Even inside Germany, risk is pretty high right now. All travel remains highly discouraged.

If you decide to travel despite the risks, be aware there are significant testing requirements; for example, for those who travel to a virus variant area, the COVID-19 test prior to your

return must be accomplished within 48 hours of arrival into Germany and you must quarantine for 14 days upon return, with no test-out option.

As always, you can find more information at www.ramstein. af.mil/COVID-19/.

Please stay safe and healthy. Wear your face coverings, wash your hands and keep your distance!

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Deployed commander sets example, provides feedback to retain, develop Airmen

by Senior Airman Gabrielle Winn 435th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs The commander of the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron, Lt. Col. Nicholas R. Wabeke, is taking care of Airmen by providing deployment performance feedback directly to home station commanders prior to static close-out dates of enlisted performance reports.

For the past seven months, Wabeke has been providing home station commanders feedback on their deployed members to help them in enlisted forced distribution matters.

“Previously, I had been a section (commander) in a (maintenance squadron) and the members who were deployed had no actionable information for the rack and stack discussion,” said Wabeke. “That was awkward because I knew from experience that every Airman hacking the mission downrange was doing something; we just weren’t being informed of it.”

The purpose of the SCOD feedback downrange is to ensure members receive feedback from their deployed supervisors and that this feedback is provided to home station supervisors.

Wabeke explains that “Providing feedback when it matters the most, prior to a SCOD, ensures that I can tell the story of that Airman to their supervision so that no record of an Airman assigned to the 776th EABS gets to a rack and stack without at least a message from the

A U.S. Air Force Airman wears the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing patch at Ramstein Air Base, Mar. 19. 435th AEW provides combat Airpower and base operating support for operations across Africa. The 435th AEW’s continued success relies on the ability of commanders and first line supervisors to recruit, develop and retain individuals committed to the profession of arms and Air Force core values. Courtesy photo

(deployed) first line supervisor to the home station first line supervisor.”

The performance feedback program was originally designed as a formal communication between the rater and ratee to establish expectations regarding duty performance.

“The timing of these cycles is crucial to the careers of our Airmen and the (Air and Space Expeditionary Force) cycle does not take this into account,” Wabeke said. “We cannot rely on simple end-of-tour feedback sessions as a sole means to identify talent.”

The 435th Air Expeditionary Wing’s continued success relies on

our ability to recruit, develop and retain individuals committed to the profession of arms and Air Force core values.

Not only has SCOD feedback been a crucial part of a deployed Airman’s career, direct communication has motivated members at the 776th EABS.

“Airmen know we are communicating actively with their home stations,” said Wabeke. “They aren’t just a series of bullets on a letter of evaluation and an end of tour decoration.”

Home stations also noticed the efforts of deployed supervisors and Wabeke.

“The members themselves were appreciative for the deliberate effort. It represents something different with regard to feedback in the deployed environment,” Wabeke said. “Home station commanders have thanked me for the assessment and feedback for their members. For some of them, they were already well known high performers and to others, they were pleasantly surprised.”

The success and effectiveness of providing feedback to home station supervisors and commanders leaves Wabeke feeling proud that he can recognize the accomplishments of Airmen.

“The chance to highlight the top Airmen to home station commanders is always a nice win from my position and frankly it’s the least I can do given the position I am in,” Wabeke said. “I am lucky enough that these home stations provide us with such high quality performers. It is incumbent on me to provide them with this feedback.”

The 435th AEW is committed to protecting, developing and caring for Airmen. These Airmen are the reason the wing continues to succeed in accomplishing the mission better than its adversaries.

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Meds, food, fakes unwelcome at Germany APOs

by Fred Evans U.S. Army Customs Agency – Europe

German law prohibits many items from being imported into the country by mail. These banned articles could be things you order online or by mail order, or that relatives and friends mail to you.

The most common products sent through the Military Postal Service that are banned from import to Germany are medications, vitamins, health-care supplements, foodstuffs, coffee and items intended for homebased businesses.

“German and U.S. customs inspectors conducted many inspections at Army and Air Force postal facilities in Germany in CY20 and 1,581 shipments were intercepted,” said Fred Evans, U.S. Army Customs Agency – Europe, Deputy Director.

German customs may destroy any illegal imports and violators may face disciplinary action under German law and U.S. regulations, he added. Some packages are simply returned to the sender.

Evans added that people should not buy medications, diet pills or nutritional supplements by mail order from the States because they are banned. Even items like vitamins or ginseng in highly measured doses are subject to restrictions. A news release from Landstuhl Regional

Medical Center has more information on this complicated subject and is available online at www.army. mil/article/97298/German_laws_ restrict_mailing_meds/.

Food products are also restricted due to animal and plant health regulations. Meat or meat products like beef jerky, pet food or ham are banned from the mail, as are canned meats and soup mixes or pasta containing meat. There are further restrictions on milk, dairy products, potatoes and eggs. Caviar from sturgeon is forbidden because all species of sturgeon are faced with extinction.

“Using the APO to import any item for resale, a business or volunteer organization is banned too,” Evans stated.

He explained that if you want to import items for commercial purposes, you must have them delivered to your German home address by the German mail or a parcel service and pay any import duty or taxes due. If you don't, you are violating the law by evading taxes. The same rule applies to rationed items such as coffee, liquor and cigars.

Counterfeits of trademarked items are another example of things barred from the mail. “Trademark violations are the illegal use of signs, names, logos and business names that brand manufacturers use to

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

Firearms and ammunition are also generally restricted items that should not be mailed to Germany.

Evans added that some types of paintball guns and air soft rifles available stateside are more powerful than German law allows and so people should consult customs

before ordering these kinds of weapons.

Endangered species products are another area of concern. People buying these products add to the risk of animals and plants becoming extinct and customs can confiscate the goods and fine you. Reptile skins are often used in watchbands, handbags, belts, wallets, and shoes. Most crocodile, lizard, snake, and all sea turtle products are prohibited too. Customs will also stop ivory and whale teeth decorations (known as scrimshaw and net-

suke) as well as many plants such as cacti and orchids.

Avoid nasty mail box surprises and keep prohibited items out of the APO. The local customs office can provide more advice on these mail questions and information is also available in English on the German customs website at www.zoll.de/ EN/Private-individuals/Postal_ consignments_internet_order/ Shipments-to-Germany/Restrictions/ Goods/goods_node.html.

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435 AGOW Airmen highlight mission to 3 AF leadership

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Squadron showcase their tools and discuss their capabilities during a site visit from Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force commander, at Ramstein Air Base, March 18. The squadron is equipped with air traffic control equipment, tools for rapid air field assessment as well as communications technology in order to open an operational airfield within four hours. Third Air Force leadership spent two days visiting Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 435th Air Expeditionary Wing to understand their capabilities and the support they provide across Europe and Africa.

Photos by Senior Airman Daniel Sanchez

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean Scott, 1st Combat Communication Squadron radar airfield and weather systems technician, right, directs a demonstration of a quick set-up of an all-terrain vehicle mounted Tactical Air Navigation system for Maj. Gen Randall Reed, Third Air Force commander, left, at Ramstein Air Base, March 18. The swift set-up and breakdown time of this equipment was developed by the squadron to align with the Agile Combat Employment concept.

Third Air Force leadership spent two days visiting Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 435th Air Expeditionary Wing to understand their capabilities and the support they provide across Europe and Africa.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kelly Blount, 66th Military Intelligence Brigade weather operations non-commissioned officer in charge, left, explains improvements in tactical weather equipment to Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force commander, middle, and Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski, Third Air Force command chief, right, at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, March 17.

Blount provided an overview of the unit’s innovative changes to make the gear more portable for quick employment. Third Air Force leadership spent two days visiting Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 435th Air Expeditionary Wing to better understand their capabilities and the support they provide across Europe and Africa.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gregory Holst, 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron chief of weapons and tactics, right, points out a detail on a chart to Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force commander, at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, March 17. Holst explained the various communications equipment carried by tactical air control party Airmen such as wearable wire antennas that makes them walking weapons systems. Third Air Force leadership spent two days visiting Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 435th Air Expeditionary Wing to understand their capabilities and the support they provide across Europe and Africa.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Evan Andrea, 1st Communication Maintenance Squadron cable and antenna maintenance technician,right, demonstrates how to use a fiber optic connector kit to Chief Master Sgt. Randall Kwaitkowski, Third Air Force command chief, left, at Kapaun Air Station, March 18. The Installation and repair of fiber optic cables is crucial for fast communication between various service networks. Third Air Force leadership spent two days visiting Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 435th Air Expeditionary Wing to understand their capabilities and the support they provide across Europe and Africa.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Randall Kwaitkowski, Third Air Force command chief, speak with Airmen from the 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron inside a deployable tent at Ramstein Air Base, March 18. Reed specifically addressed junior Airmen on how visits like these inform senior leaders on the capabilities units are developing, as well as giving Airmen a chance to voice their ideas for improvement or innovation. Third Air Force leadership spent two days visiting Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 435th Air Expeditionary Wing to understand their capabilities and the support they provide across Europe and Africa.

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USEUCOM marks one year supporting Allies, partners in COVID-19 fight Story and graphic by U.S. European Command Public Affairs One year ago this month — after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic — U.S. European Command launched its first, formal support to NATO Allies and partners in what has now become a continuing mission against the highly infectious disease.

Led by the command’s interagency partnering directorate and its humanitarian branch, USEUCOM’s array of COVID-19 assistance was delivered to 24 European nations.

From delivering personal protective equipment and sanitizing solutions for schools and assisted-living facilities to donating medical equipment for first responders, hospitals and clinics, USEUCOM personnel supported these life-saving efforts.

“Our support to Allies and partners during this unprecedented pandemic has been unwavering and resolute,” said civilian senior executive Wayne Raabe, director of USEUCOM’s interagency partnering directorate. “As the COVID-19 outbreak became an epidemic and continued to surge into a full-blown pandemic, none of us had any idea that we were about to experience a

once-in-a-hundred-year crisis.”

As Italy became the first European nation hit in the growing COVID-19 storm, USEUCOM’s crisis and humanitarian response professionals identified and facilitated the swift transfer of $150,000 worth of medical equipment and related supplies from a military warehouse in Livorno to hospitals and clinics throughout Italy. That was followed by a focused $10 million in foreign disaster assistance from the U.S. to the country.

The first Italian assistance mission on March 20, 2020, launched what has become 93 completed USEUCOM humanitarian assistance projects — with another 53 in progress today — across 24 European nations, spanning the continent from Latvia to Greece and the Czech Republic to Azerbaijan. To date, $21.3 million in COVID-19 related donations have been programmed

by USEUCOM. “As a command, we responded as we always do to any contingency situation,” said U.S. Army Col. Kyle Simpson, USEUCOM’s civil partnership division chief. “We rapidly reacted to ever-shifting dynamics with focused strategic and tactical planning,” Simpson said. “Then, we executed effective, on-the-ground

missions to battle the enemy — in this instance, an invisible, microscopic enemy.”

Funded through the U.S. Defense Department’s Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster Assistance and Civic Aid program, USEUCOM’s COVID-19 assistance to Allies and partners was closely coordinated with offices of Defense Cooperation and U.S. embassies across Europe.

Hand in hand with military counterparts, the crisis experts worked alongside a range of host-nation ministries and governmental organizations to identify needed support projects the command could consider, approve, fund, locally contract and ultimately deliver.

“As part of America’s whole-ofgovernment response, USEUCOM’s efforts saved lives across Europe,” Simpson said. “With each donation delivery, we also strengthened our long-held relationships with Ally and partner nations and their citizens, demonstrating that America stood ready to support them in their time of need.”

State Partnership Program Another important tool in the command’s arsenal to combat the spread of COVID-19 is the U.S. Defense Department’s State

Partnership Program (SPP). The SPP pairs a state’s National Guard with a partner nation in a cooperative, mutually beneficial relationship.

In Nov. 2020, a six-member National Guard medical team from U.S. states Texas and Nebraska deployed to their State Partnership Program (SPP) partner nation, the Czech Republic, to provide medical support as that nation faced threatening levels of nationwide infection.

In addition, two nations provided COVID-19 support to the United States, as two separate teams — one from Poland, the other Romania — deploying to the U.S. to provide support in their partner states.

Armed with expertise gained from treating COVID-19 patients in Poland and Italy, a nine-member military medical team from Warsaw, Poland, conducted a 10-day observe, advise and assist mission to Chicago in April 2020. As part of its mission, the team of doctors, nurses and emergency medical technicians exchanged treatment techniques, medical best practices and lessons learned from their European experience.

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These are but a few examples of U.S. and European country collaboration through the State Partnership Program. Many more Ally and partner nation militaries and U.S. National Guardsmen have joined together virtually to share valuable lessons learned and assist in important pandemic response process improvements “Given the invaluable frontline experience that these military medical teams gained fighting COVID19 during the pandemic’s height, we remain truly grateful to each country for sending their teams to assist in America’s fight against COVID-19,” said U.S. Air Force Brig.

Gen. Jessica Meyeraan, USEUCOM’s deputy director of partnering, security cooperation and missile defense.

“This pandemic has devastated communities and countries, but it has also demonstrated and solidified the unyielding bonds that we share as global citizens, as NATO Allies, as enduring friends.”

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Is my German tap water drinkable?

by Bret Helenius If you have spent any time in Germany, you know that the Germans love their bottled water.

You can’t go to a restaurant without being asked “mit oder ohne Kohlensaeure” (meaning with or without gas). Having water out of a bottle in Germany is like getting refills at a restaurant in the states. It is just standard protocol!

Germany is the country with the highest number of bottled mineral water brands (908 bottled water labels). So why do the Germans pay for water out of a bottle when it is so costly? It must be because the ground water is not drinkable, right?

Au contraire! Germany is generally known as a very “green” country, especially when it comes to disposing of waste in streams and rivers.

Actually, Germany disposes of excess water resources from their water supply due to the abundance of rainfall and of good aquifers.

Groundwater, mostly extracted from wells and less commonly from springs, supplies approximately 75% of all water for public water supply.

In past decades much emphasis was dedicated to improving water quality. Protecting groundwater from harmful pollutants requires the allocation of protection zones, the removal or enclosure of contaminated sites, and the implementation of increasingly stricter environmental protection laws. The effects of all these measures are constantly evaluated in a largescale monitoring program. Drinking

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water is the most strictly monitored livelihood in Germany.

Another thing Germans are known for is being frugal with their money. They have a “black belt” when it comes to managing their money and stretching their income is an art in this country. So if they are so frugal, why do they spend money on water when they have perfectly good water right in their own house?

One can attribute medicinal qualities to Sprudel (mineral water with gas), pointing to the presence of numerous little-known trace elements, which are missing in some sources of tap water. They are essential for humans because our bodies cannot produce them, so it is necessary to regularly get them from foods and water. The availability of minerals from food is less than mineral water, because in foods minerals are bound to complex molecules that can limit their absorbability, whereas in water they are present as free ions (which makes them easier to absorb).

So although that tap water is clean and delicious, you might want to think about adding in a bit of the

German culture and ordering up a bottle of water next time you are at a restaurant. And if you look in your trunk and find cases of empty mineral water (stay away from those

plastic bottles that leach bad stuff in the water!) to be brought back to the store, you know you have been in Germany for a while! “Einmal Sprudel bitte!”

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Locked down in paradise: Resort uses down time to prepare for guests

Cleaning staff at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort ensure guest rooms are thoroughly disinfected and safe for visitors.

Executive chef Stephen Losee checks on fresh herbs and vegetables growing at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort. The lodge’s restaurants are adapting a farm-to-table approach to dining.

Story and photos by Brad Hays Marketing Director, Edelweiss Lodge and Resort

accessibility upgrades to the Wi-Fi network currently are being installed.

A major emphasis while closed has been on improving the quality and freshness of the resort’s food offerings. The new executive chef, Stephen Losee, has developed new menu items

The last year been a challenging one for members of the armed forces stationed worldwide.

In Germany, the most recent COVID-19 lockdown began in Nov. 2020 and only recently has started to ease. Dining out, relaxing with a group of friends, and traveling on vacation seem like experiences from a distant past.

However, now that there seems to be some light at the end of a long tunnel, the DOD community in Europe is eager to start making up for lost time. When travel is once again allowed, the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in beautiful Garmisch, Germany, will be ready to welcome back service members and their families.

Even though the Edelweiss staff could not serve guests during the various lockdowns in 2020, they were not idle. Improvements throughout the property were made with the focus on the customer experience.

Numerous projects were completed that would have been difficult to finalize during normal operations.

Guest rooms were repainted, and wood paneling was refurbished inside and out. The mattresses were upgraded to a super comfortable high-end brand. Lighting throughout the hotel was replaced with energysaving LED lightbulbs. Heating controls in guest rooms also have been upgraded to a more efficient

system to reduce overall energy consumption at the resort.

Since opening over 15 years ago, 2.5 million guests have walked on the Edelweiss Conference Center carpet. That carpet has finally been replaced in all the meeting rooms and offices. Major speed and

at each of the three restaurants.

His emphasis has been on using locally produced ingredients.

Losee recently had an extensive herb and vegetable garden installed on the resort for a farm-to-table approach. From sourcing locally roasted coffee to offering locally brewed beer,

resort staff are confident these developments will be something guests can appreciate and taste.

The staff are proud of the improvements and eager to welcome back guests.

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The Edelweiss Lodge and Resort conference center is the premier meeting destination in Europe. New carpet was recently installed throughout the meeting rooms, and a new Wi-Fi system is being installed.

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March 26, 2021

Medical command Soldier reflects on Women’s History Month Story and photo by Russell Toof Regional Health Command Europe

Each March, the U.S. Army celebrates the important contributions of women to the nation, both historically and in today’s society.

According to the U.S. Army, about 18% of the total Army is female and all positions in the Army are open to women.

Col. Claudia Peterson, who commissioned as a Nurse Corps Officer, is currently serving as the Chief of Readiness and Reserve Affairs for Regional Health Command Europe.

“I work closely with Army Medicine and the U.S. Army Reserve to fill critical medical staffing vacancies which directly impact our ability to provide world class healthcare delivery to our communities,” said Peterson. “I am also responsible for leading and providing oversight medical readiness support for RHCE throughout U.S. Army Europe and Africa.”

Peterson was raised in a military family and her desire to serve came from her experiences growing up as a military child.

“My father served in the Air Force for 24 years,” she said. “I have uncles on both my maternal and paternal sides of the family which have served in the Air Force, Army, and Navy.”

Around 80% of Soldiers come from families where at least one other member has served.

Peterson was commissioned

Col. Claudia Peterson is currently serving as the Chief of Readiness and Reserve Affairs for Regional Health Command Europe.

into the Army in 2002 after receiving a Master of Science in Nursing as an Adult Nurse Practitioner.

Since then, she has served in a variety of clinical and leadership roles.

“Opportunities for different career experiences along with career progression is one of the main reasons I chose to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps.”

Her path to nursing really started at birth.

“Born weighing only two pounds, I spent the first two months of my life in Wright Patterson Air Force Base Hospital,” she said.

“Growing up hearing my parents praise the nurses, providers, and medics for the outstanding care I received, inspired my choice to pursue a career of service where I can make an impact on people’s lives in a positive way.”

The 2021 Women’s History Month theme is “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to be Silenced.”

This theme honors the brave women who fought to win suffrage rights for women and for the women who continue to fight for the voting rights of others. Women have played vital roles in the Army since the Revolutionary War. “During my time in the Army, women’s roles have continued to change,” said Peterson. “We saw

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Gen. (retired) Ann Dunwoody as the first woman to achieve the rank of four-star general in 2008. We also saw Lt. Gen. (retired) Patricia Horoho become the first female Surgeon General of the U.S. Army in 2011. That was followed by the first African American Surgeon General of the Army in 2016, Lt. Gen. (retired) Nadja West.”

Another recent accomplishment was that in 2019, Maj. Gen. Laura Yeager became the commander of the National Guard's 40th Infantry Division. She is the first woman to command a United States Army infantry division.

“We still have ground to cover in ensuring that leadership reflects the diverse and rich experience of the people who make up our Army Corps, inclusive of gender, race, orientation or cultural heritage,” said Peterson. “We have many ‘firsts’ to be proud of but lasting change comes when others follow in the footsteps of those that paved the way and diverse points of view are recognized for the valuable contributions they bring.”

As Peterson approaches 19 years of service, she offered her advice to young women just starting their careers in the military.

“Set high goals and make a plan on how to achieve them,” she said.

“Pursue your education. Surround yourself with people who support you on a personal and professional level. Don’t allow any setbacks or anything you consider a failure to limit you, but rather, view them as valuable lessons to help you reach the success you aspire to achieve.

The Army provides so many opportunities, so pursue a career that you are passionate about. There is nothing you can’t do if you set your mind to it. Be proud and know that the career you chose will have an impact on others, just like those amazing servicemen and women who impacted mine.”

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On the front lines against COVID-19: physical therapy assistant

Andre Griggs, a physical therapy assistant at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, conducts shoulder therapy on a patient.

Story and photos by Russell Toof Regional Health Command Europe Even with a mask on, you can tell Andre Griggs is all smiles when it comes to his job.

“What I enjoy most is facilitating an environment that is comfortable and healthy for our patient population to get better, to heal, to get stronger,” said Griggs, a physical therapy assistant at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. “I work on in-patient services and out-patient orthopedic services. We provide follow-up treatments to Soldiers, civilians, and family members. Post-operative care is the biggest thing.”

Originally from Miami, Griggs has served on active duty twice.

“I’m prior service Army and explored several different jobs during that time,” he said.

“I separated and joined the Army Reserve. A few years later, I went back on active duty and then separated from active duty again.

That’s when I started pursuing more of the healthcare-related occupations.”

Griggs used vocational rehabilitation through the Veterans Affairs to pursue a physical therapy assistant program. He also

used the GI Bill to study massage therapy, a skill set he said helps with performing manual therapy.

“I was working in Miami at the county hospital but was looking for more opportunities,” he said. “This is actually my second time here in Germany and I’m really glad to be here.”

Griggs worked at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio prior to his current position.

With the Army changing over to the Army Combat Fitness test, Griggs believes that’s where he and the orthopedic services team contribute most to Soldier readiness.

“Some of the movement patterns that are critical to the ACFT, we cover those here in physical therapy with the goal of preventing injuries,” he said.

Like many departments at LRMC, physical therapy has remained open during the pandemic but with modifications.

“We are using more personal protective equipment,” he said. “We have to communicate a little more closely because of the masks and we are maintaining robust infection control awareness.”

Andre Griggs is a physical therapy assistant at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

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Summer Surge: USAG RP one of five garrisons in PCS spotlight Story and graphic by Lisette Kin U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz is part of a pilot program aimed at improving the permanent-change-ofstation process and experience for all Army personnel and their families.

The effort, initiated by Installation Management Command and Army Materiel Command, is intended to deliver a high-quality PCS experience for Soldiers and their families as they transition to and from the focus installations.

Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania; Fort Bliss, Texas; and Fort Leavenworth, Kansas were selected to conduct the pilot in 2020, and USAG RP and USAG Hawaii were added in 2021 to include the overseas component.

“First and foremost, we want our new team members to know they’re taken care of and their families are taken care of,” said Mike Waschek, Directorate of Human Resources director. “When they know they’re taken care of and their families are taken care of, they can focus on the mission.”

The pilot program also includes a new application built to house all information, documents, and checklists associated with the PCS process. According to Waschek, the app will be tested by those PCSing into the garrison footprint, and will eventually act as a dashboard of information used by every Soldier and every installation during the PCS process.

“The app will ask all the necessary questions to learn the service members’ specific needs, populate that information into the system, and point them to the right support elements they should contact,” said Waschek.

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz is part of a pilot program aimed at improving the permanent-change-of-station process and experience for all Army personnel and their families. The effort, initiated by Installation Management Command and Army Materiel Command, is intended to deliver a high-quality PCS experience for Soldiers and their families as they transition to and from the focus installations.

“The app will also alert those on the garrison end, and link all databases and forms in one place. Right now everyone has the binder of paperwork they carry around, but, eventually, it will all be on a phone.”

According to IMCOM, Summer Surge 2021 and the feedback received from the pilot program will be used as a model for validating and improving services for all Soldiers and families transitioning to and from installations worldwide.

For Waschek, the crucial component of the Summer Surge pilot– and “the key to a high quality PCS experience” — will be process improvement.

“Making sure what we can control is the best it can be, and every step toward transition is as smooth as possible,” he said.

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The DHR team is working to further improve specific areas that could elevate the PCS experience for inbound personnel, and make the transition to life outside the continental U.S. smoother.

“One of the things we’re focused on is sponsorship in general, as we believe sponsoring is key to a smooth PCS,” said Waschek. “Most of us who have moved and had a great sponsor, it made all the difference in the world. And when we’ve had sponsors that have maybe not been the best, it didn’t go quite as well — especially in an overseas environment.”

Sponsors are unit representatives who help facilitate the different steps of the PCS process with personnel, and maintain communication with the individual through arrival in country. The garrison provides sponsorship training to ensure sponsors from each organization are prepared to provide incoming personnel with all the information needed to complete each step in the PCS process.

“While we don’t manage the people who PCS in, we do manage

the process they use,” explained Waschek. “Sponsorship is still a unit responsibility, but we provide the resources for the unit to be successful.”

Waschek said the garrison’s “Sponsorship Rodeo,” currently scheduled for April 21 via Microsoft Teams, has been revamped to meet COVID-19 mitigations and set the tone for this year’s focus on Summer Surge.

Another component of the PCS experience that will be focused on process improvement is the USAG RP Housing Office. According to Charm Sutton, chief of customer service for the Housing Office, all of the office’s internal processes are being reviewed, with some already moving to an electronic setting to get as much done before Soldiers actually arrive.

“For housing specifically, the goal is to shift as much of the transition process to the front end,” said Sutton. “For example, housing applications are now done online; images of different housing options will be made available and easily accessible; and we’re hoping future tenants will know what housing options are available and know which homes are offered to them before

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Sutton said the added stress of PCSing to an overseas location can be overwhelming, and she is hopeful the focus on process improvement can help Soldiers and their families get better insight on what their future is going to look like.

Both Waschek and Sutton agree: the most important thing is making sure Soldiers, their families, and all personnel are set up for success.

“Being open to the possibility that things can be better, more efficient, is the best part of this pilot,” said Sutton. “A bad PCS experience can make or break a family’s tour, and can put a damper on the whole Army experience. It’s our job to try and make this the best possible transition.”

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2019 Hyundai Elantra SEL, Sedan / Saloon, $17,995. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, +49 (0)151-1580-6354, con tact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2019 Kia Sportage LX AWD, SUV, $19,995. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Ramstein II, 47 Kindsbacher Str., Ramstein-Miesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0) 6371 5981520, contact@ patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2019 Volkswagen Golf SE, Hatchback, US, Front, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic (A), $20,299 (S4568). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-BoschStrasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, 01727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S, Sedan / Saloon, US, Front, $17,999 (S4243).

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2019 Toyota Corolla SE, Sedan / Saloon, $19,995. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631 892 932 90, contact@pa triot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2020 BMW 430i Gran Coupe, Sedan / Saloon, $38,999. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631 892 932 90, con tact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Chevrolet Malibu LT, Sedan / Saloon, $21,495. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Kaiserslautern, 22 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631 892 932 90, contact@pa triot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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»»Due to host nation regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community events may be cancelled or postponed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend a community event. »» Baumholder SKIESUnlimited registration open: Extra-curricular activities for youth can not only boost academic performance, but also improve social skills, time management, and confidence.

Baumholder SKIESUnlimited offers a wide range of programs for children ranging in age from 2 years old to 18. Get your child active with soccer clinics and camps, Kuk Sool Won, piano and drum lessons, gymnastics or swim lessons by contacting Baumholder Parent Central Service, Wetzel Kaserne, Bldg. 8876, 5313440, 0611-143-531-5440. »» SKIES Spring Break soccer camp: SKIES Unlimited will be offering a Spring Break Soccer Camp taught by professional soccer coaches at the Pulaski Track Field Apr. 1 & 2. Times and prices vary by age. Enroll your child ages 2-16 in this camp, divided up by age by contacting Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Bks., Bldg.

162, 541-9065/ 9066/ 9067, 0611143-541-9065/ 9066/ 9067. »» Baumholder Spring sports registration now open: Don’t miss your opportunity to get your child outside and active with Spring sports. The 2021 season offers skillscamps for soccer (ages 5-14), archery (ages 9-15), golf (ages 5-15), cross country (ages 8-15), and baseball (ages 5-8). Register by appointment only, by phone or Webtrac. Cost is $45 per sport.

For more information, contact Baumholder Youth Services, Wetzel Kaserne, Bldg. 8846, 531-3440, 0611-143-531-3440. »» Shooting range now open: Take advantage of Baumholder Outdoor Recreation’s hidden gem, the Shooting and Archery Range ThuMon 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (closed Tue & Wed). For more information, contact Baumholder Outdoor Recreation, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8167, 531-2841, 0611-143-531-2841. »» SKIES virtual classes now available: Are you and your youth missing the enrichment and routine of extracurricular activities?

SKIESUnlimited offers virtual classes by request all from the safety and comfort of your own home. Contact SKIESUnlimited at 486-5412/ 8991, or 49 06371-86-5412/ 8991. »» Virtual beer tasting: Don’t let being homebound get you down! Register today to discover Rheinland-Pfalz’s

largest joint brewery, Parkbräu and Bellheimer, with Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation’s Virtual Beer Tasting Apr. 24 at 7 p.m. Introduce yourself to the flavors of the Pfalz with up to 12 different local styles with snacks while learning the unique details, history and tradition of one of our hometown breweries. Register before registration closes on Apr. 16.

For more information and to register, contact Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Pulaski Bks., Bldg. 2905, 493-4117, 0631-3406-4117. »» USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Library Now Open to the Public: All programing and activities will remain virtual but the Kleber, Landstuhl and Baumholder Libraries are now open to the public. Patrons are required to wear facemasks, sign in and sanitize their hands upon entry. Capacity is limited due to COVID mitigation policies. Computer usage will also be allowed. Patrons are also still able to place their request online for curbside pickup as well. For more information, go to Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com or Baumholder.armymwr.com »» Rheinlander Convention Center Easter lunch to-go: Hop on over to the Rheinlander Convention Center to handle Easter Lunch for you this year! Your delicious Easter menu consists of a house salad, asparagus soup, and pork tenderloin in herb cream sauce with homemade spaetzle and bread rolls and chocolate mousse for dessert. Place your order for just you ($25), four ($95) or six ($140) people. Preorder is required by Apr. 3 on Webtrac.

For more information, contact Rheinlander Convention Center, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8085, 531-2888, 0611-143-531-2888. »» Sembach Community Activity Center Easter meal: Don’t know what to do about your Easter meal this year? Call the SCAC today to order your delectable Easter meal of deviled eggs & asparagus soup, prime rib and/or steamed trout, fresh asparagus with Hollandaise sauce, fresh steamed veggies, oven roasted red potatoes and rice pilaf with Easter cake for dessert. Choose between the full menu ($25), steamed trout ($18), or prime rib ($20). Meal pickup will be Apr. 4 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and preordered by contacting the Sembach Community Activity Center, Sembach Bks. Bldg. 220, 541-9112, 0611-143-541-9112. »» Blended Learning Lifeguard course: Become a certified lifeguard with the Blended Learning Lifeguard Course at the Aquatic

Center. Becoming a lifeguard has never been easier with your classroom training now online.

Get it done anywhere and when it works best for you! Finish off your certification in the pool once your online coursework is completed.

Must be 16 years of age or older and pass the swim prerequisites of a 300-meter continuous swim, two minutes treading water with no hands, and a timed swim with a 10-pound weight. Courses will be offered starting Mar. 23 and Aug. 24. For more information and to register, contact the Aquatic Center, Wetzel Kaserne, Bldg. 8897, 5312904, 06311-143-2904. »» BOSS President wanted in Kaiserslautern: Are you a single service member looking for ways to get more involved in the community? BOSS, or Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, in the Kaiserslautern community is looking for a new President! The BOSS program represents the voice of the single Soldier by advocating for quality issues on the installation, in the barracks, recreation, leisure and beyond. If you are in the Kaiserslautern commuting area and are interested in learning more or applying to become the next BOSS President, please contact Tucker Wakefield at 0611-143-541-9058. »» Seeking a Licensed Esthetician for the All About You Spa: Baumholder Family and MWR is looking for a contractor to provide esthetician services at the All About You Spa. Enjoy great earning potential while doing something you love!

Candidates must have proof of certification. All applicants should contact Mr. Barton Newton at 5312915, 0611-143-531-2915. »» “Hello Dolly!” auditions: KMC Onstage presents the classic golden age Broadway production “Hello Dolly!” And you are invited to play your part! Come prepared to audition with 60 seconds or less of music to sing (prerecorded tracks on a mobile device and in the style of “Hello Dolly!,” not the actual songs, are preferred), cold read auditions as well as learning short choreography. No experience necessary, casting multiple roles plus ensemble. Auditions will be held at the KMC Onstage Theater Mar. 29 & 30 from 6-8 p.m. For more information, contact KMC Onstage, Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3232, 0631411-6626, 483-411-6626. »» SKIESUnlimited seeking instructors: Do you have a passion and experience in Arts & Recreation, Sports & Fitness, Mentoring

& Intervention or Academic & Life Skills? Be a SKIESUnlimted Instructor and share your skills with the community’s youth and earn extra money. For more information, contact SKIESUnlimited at 0637186-5414, 486-5412. »» No Cook Fridays in March at the Rheinlander Convention Center: Celebrate the end of the work week with a delicious cozy meal you can pick up and bring home with you! Every Friday, the Rheinlander Convention Center is offering No Cook Fridays with new meal options each week! Mar. 26 is Burger Night.

To see all menu options and to place your order through Webtrac, visit Baumholder.armymwr.com or contact Rheinlander Convention Center, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8085, 5312887, 0611-143-531-2887. »» Baumholder ACS has moved!

Attention Baumholder folks, ACS has moved over to Smith Barracks. Find all the same services that you know and love on Smith Bks., Bldg. 8666.

For more information, contact ACS at 531-2850, 0611-143-531-2850. »» Army Community Service by appointment only or online: The Baumholder (Clinic Kaserne, Bldg.

8746) and Kaiserslautern location (Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3210) are available to you. To maximize social distancing, please call in advance for an appointment. Appointments can be made at both the Kleber and at the Baumholder office by calling Mon-Wed & Fri from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thu from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., closed all holidays. For more information, please contact Kaiserslautern ACS on Kleber Kaserne at 541-9000, 0611-143-541-9000 or Baumholder ACS on Smith Bks. at 531-2850, 0611-143-531-2850. »» Easter Lunch to go from Armstrong’s Club: Don’t pass up your Easter tradition of getting Easter lunch this year, just get it to-go! Enjoy a three-course meal and fill your table at home with a mixed green garden salad with Italian dressing, buns, potato gratin, rice, antipasti vegetables, both roasted beef in thyme sauce and chicken breast filets in mushroom sauce and a chocolate pudding with vanilla sauce for dessert. You can make sure you have enough by ordering your meal through Webtrac (required before the close of business Apr. 3) for two ($40), six ($100) or ten people ($180). Pickup for meals will be 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Apr. 4. For more information contact Armstrong’s Club, Vogelweh Housing, Bldg. 1036, 541-9115, 0611-143-541-9115.

»» Youth Sports & Fitness looking

for volunteer coaches: Both the Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Youth Sports Programs are seeking those who have a passion for sports and enjoy coaching and mentoring young athletes for the upcoming spring season. Support the community’s youth by sharing your skills and experience coaching archery, baseball, coach pitch, cross country, golf, softball, soccer, T-ball and track and field. Not only are you helping the youth and community as a whole, you can also collect volunteer hours towards promotions and awards and receive special discounts for your own children enrolled in sports activities.

Make a difference today and contact Baumholder Youth Sports on Wetzel Kaserne, Bldg. 8879, 531-2938/ 2937 or Kaiserslautern Youth Sports on Landstuhl, Bldg. 3819, 486-8375, 06371-86-8375. »» Pulaski Automotive Skills DropOff Services Available: Don’t have time to sit around and wait for your oil change or tire service? Either stop by the Pulaski Automotive Skills Center between 8 and 9 a.m.

Mon–Fri to drop your vehicle off for service or you can make an appointment prior to drop-off. Staff will provide you with a time before 4 p.m. that same day to pick up your vehicle. For more information or to make your appointment, contact Pulaski Automotive Skills Center, Pulaski Bks., Bldg. 2859, 493-4167, 0631-340-4167. »» Painting with Emiliee in March: Create a new masterpiece and pick up some tips along the way when you paint your own artwork all from the comfort of your home!

This month, follow alongside Emilee online with a flower painting. Cost is $15.95 and covers the cost of the supplies and materials as well as the link to the online class. For more information and registration, contact the Arts & Crafts Center, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8104, 531-2895, 0611-1433-531-2895. »» 24/7 Fitness Center access: Active duty members now have 24/7 access to both the Landstuhl and Mountaineer Fitness Centers.

To register, simply stop by the participating fitness centers to ensure you have a RecTrac account, review the updated rules and sign a liability waiver.

For more information, contact either Landstuhl Fitness Center, Landstuhl, Bldg. 3720, 486-7172, 06371-86-7172 or Mountaineer Fitness Center, Smith Bks., 8220, 531-3405, 0611-143-531-3405.

March 26, 2021

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by MilitaryInGermany.com For Americans living in Germany, it can be all too easy to never learn German. If you speak English at work and English (or another non-German language) at home, you might think, “Why bother?”

However, learning to speak German — even a little bit — is a golden opportunity. The benefits of speaking multiple languages are many and proven. And you’ll never be in a better place to improve the level of your German language skill.

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

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

Here are five tips to get you on your way

1.

Start with “Why?” This is especially important for adults who are just starting to learn a language. Be very clear about why you want to learn. Is it to be able to navigate common situations, like grocery store shopping or calling in take-out pizza orders? Is it simply to be able to say hello to your neighbors in the hopes that you can someday start a conversation with them? Or would you like to master the language?

Keep the reasons for — and the benefits of — learning German at the top of your mind.

If you’re clear about why this is important to you, it is much more probable that you will stick with it.

2.

Find a partner.

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

Even better: find a native German speaker who will chat

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

3.

Find a language app that works for you.

There are several online options that are great for beginners and experts alike. For Americans living in Germany, here are some ideas: • Army MWR libraries in Europe offers an excellent and comprehensive program through Mango. Using this free online resource can be very useful.

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

• Online courses can occasionally be available through organizations that traditionally offer in-person classes. For example, the Kaiserslautern Kreisvolkshochschule often offers online beginner courses.

Ask around at your installation, as well.

4.

Put in the time.

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

5.

Put your pride aside.

This is so important, especially for adults. Don’t worry about looking (or sounding) like a fool. It’s the only way forward.

So try what you learn as often as you can, especially with local citizens (remember, you live in Germany!).

Start small, with greetings and basic phrases. Learn to ask, “Sprechen Sie Englisch?” before saying anything else. If someone says yes, you’ll know you’ve got a safe audience with whom to speak German. The more you use your language skills, the faster you’ll improve!

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CINEMA & HOME CINEMA HIGHLIGHTS

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Some of the latest movies and alltime classics available to rent or stream! Check your streaming service for availability.

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Pacific Rim: The Black (2021)

City of Ghosts (2021)

Cake (2019)

Breathless (2013)

The Snoopy Show (2021)

A race of monsters called Kaiju arise from the Pacific Rim and overun Australia.

Humans build gigantic armed robots to fight back, but fail and the continent is abandoned, leaving only isolated pockets of survivors.

Cast: Gideon Adlon, Calum Worthy Creators: Greg Johnson, Craig Kyle

City of Ghosts is described as a hybrid documentary and animated series in which a group of kids discover stories around their city by communicating directly with the ghosts who inhabit it.

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An exploration of a young woman’s struggles in her social life and professional life. The episodes of the series consists of multiple short segments, both live action and animated.

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Set in early 1960s England, the series is centered around the doctors and nurses in a gynecology ward of a hospital, who secretly perform off-site abortions, that still were illegal at the time.

Cast: Catherine Steadman, Zoe Boyle, Shaun Dingwall Creators: Peter Grimsdale, Paul Unwin

The world’s most iconic dog is ready for his close-up. Dive into new adventures with the happy-dancing, high-flying, big-dreaming beagle, who’s joined by best friend Woodstock and the rest of the “Peanuts” gang.

Cast: Ethan Pugiotto, Terry McGurrin Director: Rob Boutilier

MOVIE | Biography, Drama, Romance

MOVIE | Action, Adventure, Comedy

MOVIE | Comedy

MOVIE | Comedy, Drama, Romance

MOVIE | Animation, Family

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Ammonite (2020)

Attack the Block (2011)

Coming 2 America (2021)

Rushmore (1998)

Toy Story 4 (2019)

Acclaimed paleontologist Mary Anning works alone selling common fossils to tourists to support her ailing mother, but a chance job offer changes her life when a visitor hires her to care for his wife.

Cast: Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Jones Director: Francis Lee

A group of valiant teenagers ventures out to battle a savage alien incursion. With the invasive species jeopardising their vicinity in Southern London, they fight to succeed in their mission.

Cast: John Boyega, Jodie Whittaker, Alex Esmail Director: Joe Cornish

Newly-crowned King Akeem and his trusted confidante Semmi embark on an all-new hilarious adventure that has them traversing the globe from Zamunda to the borough of Queens, New York — where it all began.

Cast: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall Director: Craig Brewer

Max, a student at Rushmore Academy, excels at everything except academics. He meets and falls in love with a teacher, Ms Cross, but later discovers that his mentor is also in love with her.

Cast: Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Olivia Williams Director: Wes Anderson

Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky. The adventurous journey turns into an unexpected reunion as Woody’s slight detour leads him to his long-lost friend Bo Peep.

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