Kaiserslautern American - May 14, 2021

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Passion for work and paws, Page 5

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Holocaust survivor speaks for the voiceless, Page 6

NEWS

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Swift Response 21 brings EC-130s to Ramstein AB, Page 7

May 14, 2021 | Volume 45, Number 19

US, German aircraft fly together during joint training, Pages 12-13

Blood donations for all, Page 16

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Global gateway in gridlock: Budget cut pumps brakes on GOVs by 1st Lt. Shelby Chapman 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Unexpected budget cuts of approximately $1.3 million affecting the 86th Airlift Wing’s vehicle sustainment operations have forced the wing to park hundreds of its vehicles, impacting many operations across the installation.

Vehicle sustainment funds are used for vehicle maintenance and repairs to the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron’s fleet of 1,600 vehicles that support the base.

The fleet includes vehicles used for a variety of mission-related purposes such as maintenance requests, construction operations, emergency response capabilities, transportation of goods, and additional tasks essential to daily operations seen around Ramstein.

Parking hundreds of vehicles until sustainment funds are available will likely cause delays to services across the installation that aren’t directly related to higher-priority operations such as emergency response and base See BUDGET CUTS, Page 3

De-icing vehicles sit parked at the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, May 7. The 86th VRS typically conducts an in-depth inspection of de-icing vehicles in the summer, but cannot complete the inspection due to budget cuts.

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COMMENTARY: Keep the conversation going Story and photo by Lt. Col. John Frazier Commander, 86th Force Support Squadron As we all reflect back on our own Extremism Stand-down experiences, it is vital that we keep the conversation open. We have to keep asking questions, keep engaging with each other, most important of all, keep learning and growing. I would argue that few, if any of us, have “arrived.” Thus if we as Americans want an attempt at more perfect union, then we must keep communicating.

As I prepared to engage the

86th Force Support Squadron family for the Extremism stand-down day, I talked to friends, my dad, my trusted Chaplain, and my amazing wife Lauren. I quickly realized that what was directed to discuss was yet another “-ism.” You have had stand-down days to discuss racism in 2020, suicide in 2019, and now we’ve just discussed extremism in 2021.

Have we solved anything during these collective days? Are we really better? More importantly, what inspires me to be better?

I am inspired by my wife, who served in the Air Force for 8.5 years, who has an amaz-

ingly difficult and disgusting experience of sexism, gender discrimination and other hardships that I cannot even begin to fully understand. Her story is full of resiliency and excelling as a woman, mother, and wife, and the Air Force will be but a footnote in her full story.

Similarly I found inspiration in Lt. Col. Alexis Johnson’s inspiring story from a couple weeks ago https://www.ramstein. af.mil/News/Commentaries/ Display/Article/2484197/leading-through-adversity/.

It’s a tough story, it’s not pretty, but it is an invaluable opportunity to learn from look-

ing at life through her experience. As for me, a tall white man with almost 15 years of service, it probably isn’t surprising or shocking that I do not have a single story that resembles anything these two incredibly amazing women have had to experience. So what should I learn? What can I do?

So here’s what I’ve learned and shared with my FSS family.

I believe in a culture of honor.

When you honor something or someone, you are placing a value on that object or person.

When you live in a culture of honor, you value others because you value yourself! Secondly, we

as Americans live with a spirit of offense. A spirit of offense will never let go of you, you have to let go of it. Living offended will leave you stuck, closed off and prevent the growth that we require to be better.

Lastly, we make a big deal of changing the world by making it seem impossible and intimidating. If you take the small steps and invest in people around you, you can change the world by simply changing the world for one person. Don’t let something small stand between you and something big…the best is yet to come!

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May 14, 2021 BUDGET CUTS from page 1 defense. A ripple effect is expected to occur that may delay household goods transportation, pending unit work orders, and housing maintenance requests regarding plumbing, pest control, and painting, among other things.

In response to this funding loss, the 86th VRS has prioritized all vehicles into three categories in order to sustain vehicles based on their mission support role.

“The priority one category includes minimum essential level (MEL) vehicles, such as emergency response and base defense vehicles; the priority two category includes non-MEL special purpose vehicles, such as forklifts, tractors, aircraft loaders, and cranes; and the priority three category will include non-MEL general purpose vehicles, such as sedans, pick-up trucks, and vans,” said Capt. Elizabeth Gentine, 86th VRS vehicle management flight commander.

Funding cuts were evenly applied across the Air Force in order to balance the must-pay $1.2 billion vehicle contract bill. This even distribution of cuts across bases located in the U.S. and overseas is exceptionally challenging for Ramstein due to the installation’s size, unique support requirements, and location challenges.

“There aren’t any Air Force bases that compare to Ramstein when it comes to providing support for an organic fleet of vehicles of this size,” Gentine said.

Sustaining vehicles that were made in the U.S. adds other challenges, including longer delivery times for replacement parts, difficulties with acquiring replacement and rental vehicles when needed, and having limited options to contract support from the local economy.

“When our funding was cut, the mission capable rate for our entire fleet was 70 percent, which is considered healthy. As of today we are already down to 57

percent,” she explained.

The 86th VRS recalled approximately 300 vehicles across multiple units on base in order to fulfill the parking and prioritization plan. Units have turned in more than 200 vehicles to date, and around 100 more vehicles are expected to fulfill recall requirements. This initiative is considered necessary for the wing to ensure future mission readiness by avoiding collective maintenance risks during a time when vehicles cannot be fixed if they require repairs.

Most units will feel the impact of the budget cuts and sustainment plan. To put this into perspective, if a section of the 86th Maintenance Group loses one vehicle at this time, it will reduce overall capabilities by approximately 33 percent of the affected section. If the vehicle is considered a specialized vehicle, the loss will likely degrade the unit’s capabilities to meet mission essential requirements. Similar time and wear-and-tear challenges are being reported from units across the base.

When it comes to generating airlift, the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron is considered a key component alongside their maintenance counterparts.

“The loss of vehicles will severely impact our ability to support the 86th AW airdrop operations and will create a severe disruption to the shipment of household goods, as well as disrupt our ability to conduct fueling operations and maintaining quality standards for Fuels, Liquid Oxygen and Nitrogen products,” said Capt. Noel Castillo, 86th LRS director of operations.

All of these actions require consistent use of vehicles sustained by the 86th VRS, therefore as time goes on, the risk of mission degradation increases.

The 86th Security Forces Squadron is also preparing for major impacts, such as possible delays in overall response time due to pre-existing vehicle sustainment challenges.

Buses, trucks and trailers sit parked at the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle compound at Ramstein Air Base, May 7. The 86th VRS consolidated vehicles to control the costs of vehicle upkeep and ensure there are enough available for mission essential use.

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Vehicles and trailers sit parked at the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle compound at Ramstein Air Base, May 7. The 86th VRS recalled vehicles from units across base due to a funding shortage affecting vehicle readiness units across the Air Force.

“Our average time in repair status was over 130 days before the vehicle park plan; it will likely be significantly longer now,” said First Lt. Hurl Millikin, 86th SFS logistics and readiness officer in charge.

“We use vehicles for every aspect of our mission to ensure base defense and capabilities, which makes this sustainment plan essential to mitigating risk associated with our ongoing vehicle challenges.”

Some of the impacts that the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron are preparing for include reduced emergency response support capabilities, the possibility of halting numerous construction projects, adding significant additional delays to responding to work order requests, and the cost

associated with these delays over time.

“Suspending all or most construction projects would cost on average about $120,000 per day, or about $2.9 million per month in delay costs,” according to Russell Hume, 86th CES deputy director.

“Depending on how long this goes on, we might be forced to cancel construction projects, which would then double expenses because we would have to pay our current contractor for lost time and materials purchased to date, and then re-compete for funds to restart these projects in the future, with no guarantees,” Hume said.

Representatives from the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron expressed how the sustainment

plan will cause severe delays to non-emergency, “quality of life” work orders such as office remodels and other building enhancements.

Additionally, contracts related to COVID-19 disinfection will experience delays and/ or cancellations due to contract oversight being unavailable from the limited vehicle support.

The recent sustainment plan is only one part of the solution to this enterprise-wide challenge, and it has caused many units to understand the linchpin role that vehicles play in successfully completing the mission.

Base leaders are monitoring the situation and compiling data about the impacts on unit operations to keep higher headquarters informed.

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KMC BLOTTER

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MAY 3 5:12 p.m.: Major vehicle collision in Spesbach MAY 4 Nothing significant to report MAY 5 7:23 a.m.: Larceny of private property in Katzweiler 11:45 a.m.: Assault in Weilerbach 6 p.m.: Wrongful use of controlled substance/driving under the influence in Kaiserslautern

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MAY 6 8:35 p.m.: Damage to personal property on Landstuhl Regional Medical Center MAY 7 Nothing significant to report MAY 8 1:05 a.m.: Assault on Sembach Kaserne 9:04 a.m.: Theft in Martinshoehe 11:58 a.m.: Seized USAREUR license plates on Vogelweh Family Housing Area 12:10 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of an accident in Ramstein-Miesenbach MAY 9 Nothing significant to report

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.

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Kaiserslautern Military Community’s Family Housing Great news! Our housing briefing is now available to you virtually!

Service members must complete the Ramstein housing office newcomer’s briefing within 48 hours of arrival. The link to the briefing, and your “Military Briefing Package” forms, can be found at: https://www.ramstein.af.mil/ Ramstein-Housing-Office/ Another helpful virtual product to avoid any delay of your housing in-processing, and financial transactions of TLA, Contract and OHA, is: https://www.dvidshub.net/ video/779619/kaiserslauternmilitary-community-housingbriefing *Please print out the “Briefing Documents” before you start watching the video so you can fill out the paperwork as you follow along.

Once you have finished the briefing, immediately forward the following paperwork to us at KMCHousing@us.af.mil:

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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/ 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 who owe 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.

Beware of new scam Polizei has been made aware of a new phone scam where fraudsters send a SMS stating that a package has been sent. The

texts can look very legitimate and ask users to click a link to find out where the package is being held or to confirm the parcel shipment via the link. Clicking the link will install malware on your device.

Should you receive such a text message: »» Under no circumstances should you tap the link! »» Delete the message! »» If your phone asks whether an app should be installed, do not confirm under any circumstances! »» Set up a third-party block through your wireless service provider.

Here’s what you should do if the app has already been installed: »» Switch your cell to airplane mode »» Let Security Forces know! »» Call your service provider and inform them of the problem.

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.

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.

»» Application for Assignment to Housing - DD form 1746. Filled out completely and signed in blocks 17 and 20. »» Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) form. Initialed and signed at the bottom. »» Government Housing fact sheet.

Signed at the bottom **even if you do NOT want on-base housing.** »» AF Form 4422 – Sex Offender Disclosure and Acknowledgement **If you are applying for Government Housing** »» Orders Please contact the KMC Housing Office at DSN 489-6671 or KMCHousing@ us.af.mil, if you have any questions about the housing briefing.

Upcoming Office Closures: The KMC Housing Office and Furnishings Management Section (FMS) will close at 11:30 every Wednesday for administrative time and will be closed on May 24 due to a German legal holiday as well as on May 31 in observance of the federal holiday.

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Airlifter of the Week: Passion for work and paws Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Leah Ritchey 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs An Airman assigned to the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron was recognized as Airlifter of the Week for her passion in and out of the workplace at Ramstein Air Base, April 29.

Airman 1st Class Savana Zarn, 86th LRS logistics planner, is responsible for consolidating and analyzing the daily deployment tasks for 52 operational plans and exercises across three wings.

Zarn also teaches the installation’s monthly Increment Monitor course. Last quarter she trained 40 personnel on the cargo deployment process.

“What Airman 1st Class Zarn has done for this team and what

she has done as a training increment monitor is awesome,” said Col. Matthew Husemann, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander.

“But what got me the most is her passion for dogs and work with 2gether4strays; it really shows her humanity.”

Zarn partnered with three units to collect more than 100 items needed to support 2gether4strays, a donation-run dog shelter out of Romania.

“The dogs are really close to my heart because that’s actually the program where I got my dog, Jessie,” Zarn said. “She’s a really good dog. She’s gotten me through so much, especially this past year.”

The Springdale, Arkansas native is also a full-time student with aspirations to join the medical field.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Savana Zarn, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics planner, showcases the coins she received during the Airlifter of the Week ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, April 29. The Airlifter of the Week program recognizes Airmen who, through hard work and dedication, play a critical role in the 86th Airlift Wing Global Gateway.

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“I’m currently working on finishing up my Community College of the Air Force degree,” Zarn said. “I want to be a pediatrician so I am trying to get my undergrad studies out of the way.”

In her spare time, Zarn enjoys spending time with family and supporting the youth group at church.

While Zarn was lauded by leadership for her dedication on and off the clock, she made it a point to recognize that it was a team effort.

“I’m really grateful to have a team that supports me,” Zarn said. “Every single person in this office has supported me and given me encouraging words even on the lowest of days. I’m just really thankful for that.”

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Savana Zarn poses with her dog Jessie.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Savana Zarn, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics planner, conducts a briefing at Ramstein Air Base, May 5. Zarn is responsible for consolidating and analyzing the daily deployment tasks for 52 operational plans and exercises across three wings.

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Husemann, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, thanks Airman 1st Class Savana Zarn, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics planner, for her work as a training increment monitor during the Airlifter of the Week ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, April 29. In addition to teaching the Installation’s monthly Increment Monitor course, Zarn is also responsible for consolidating and analyzing the daily deployment tasks for 52 operational plans and exercises across three wings.

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Holocaust survivor speaks for the voiceless Story and photos by Senior Airman Milton Hamilton 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

For more than 23 years Steven Frank, a Holocaust survivor, has been talking with thousands of students across the world about his personal experiences during the Holocaust and why the victims should never be forgotten.

George Santayana, a renowned novelist and philosopher, once wrote that those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

With this in mind, the Department of Defense Education Activity Europe held a Holocaust remembrance event at Ramstein Air Base, April 30, to educate its students and honor the lives of the victims.

Frank sat down with DODEA Europe students via Zoom to speak about his life and answer any questions the students had.

Steven was born in 1935 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to a secular Jewish family. His father was a well-known Dutch lawyer and his mother came from a family of professional musicians. He was the middle child of three boys.

Frank first spoke to the students about his happy childhood, a few years before the 1940 Nazi invasion of the Netherlands.

“I remember we had a happy family, full of love,” Frank said. “My mother and father were wonderful people.”

Jewish families in the Netherlands weren’t immediately subjugated, but by 1942 they started to be deported to concentration camps, were given special identification cards, and were made to wear yellow stars of David to differentiate themselves from the rest of the Dutch population, banning them from normal daily activities, such as attending the movies or swimming pools.

“I gradually began to not be able to play with my non-Jewish friends publicly at pools or parks,” Frank said. “I was removed from my school and was systemically exiled from all public life in Amsterdam. As a child, I didn't understand what I had done to deserve this.”

Frank’s family did have the means to escape Amsterdam, but they remained because his father played an integral role in helping Jewish families escape persecution.

Frank's father, Leonard, ended up secretly joining the Dutch resistance soon after the Nazi invasion, while publicly working for the Jewish Council of Amsterdam, which was forced to carry out Nazi orders. Leonard frequently participated in the issuing of false papers to enable people to escape across the border. He also helped Jews find hiding places in the countryside and even hid Jews in his own home.

“I had a loving father,” Frank said. “Those early memories are

something I would never forget.”

Frank’s father was ultimately betrayed by someone close to him and in 1942 he was arrested in his office in Amsterdam and imprisoned, tortured, and sent to Camp Auschwitz, a Nazi concentration camp, where he was killed in a gas chamber in January 1943.

“My father left home one morning and I never saw him again,” Frank said.

Shortly after Frank’s father was taken, his family was removed from their home, but not before three of his father’s friends petitioned the German authorities for clemency for Leonard.

The petition was unsuccessful, but it did allow Frank’s family to be placed on an exclusive list reserved for prominent Dutch families, which allowed them to initially avoid being deported, but they ultimately were placed in several concentration camps throughout Europe.

“I remember being at the concentration camps,” Frank said. “We slept on top of each other in overcrowded bunks and had very little to eat. I had an encounter with the guards once where they ordered their dog to attack me, as they watched and laughed. I couldn’t have been more than nine years old.”

The concentration camps were breeding grounds for life-threatening diseases, with millions of Jews succumbing to their illnesses.

Frank credits his and his brother’s survival in the camps to the

Steven Frank, a Holocaust survivor, poses for a photo. Frank talked to the Department of Defense Education Europe students, teachers, and U.S. Air Force via Zoom at Ramstein Air Base, April 30, to share stories about his life and answer any questions the students had about the Holocaust.

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actions of his mother, Beatrix.

“My mother realized that our only chance of surviving the camps was to keep ourselves clean as possible,” Frank said.

Beatrix volunteered to work in the concentration camp’s hospital laundry, where she washed patient bandages and medical linens. Risking her life, she secretly would wash her family’s clothes and would wash other Jewish families’ clothes in exchange for food for her children.

On May 9, 1945, Frank, his family, and other surviving Jews were liberated by the Red Army.

After a long journey and some persuasion by Frank’s mother, England’s Royal Air Force flew his family to London, where they were reunited with his grandfather and slowly began to rebuild their lives.

Frank currently lives in the United Kingdom and continues to speak to students around the world about his experiences during the Holocaust.

“I’ve spoken to students in over 900 schools and will continue to remind the world about the atrocities of the Holocaust,” Frank said.

“I’m humbled and honored to continue speaking for the Jewish families that no longer have a voice to do so. I am lucky to be here, and I want this generation and future generations to remember what happened in the past because if we let people forget, it will surely happen again.

Information for this feature article was taken from the Holocaust Educational Trust’s article on the life of Steven Frank.

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Department of Defense Education Activity students, teachers, and U.S. Air Force Airmen listen to a Holocaust remembrance presentation by Steven Frank, Holocaust survivor, at Ramstein Air Base, April 30. Frank spoke about personal experiences during the Holocaust and why the victims should never be forgotten.

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Swift Response 21 brings EC-130s to Ramstein AB

An EC-130H Compass Call aircraft assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, is prepared for DEFENDER Europe 21 at Ramstein Air Base, May 5. DEFENDER Europe 21 is a prime example of United States forces working together with North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies to be prepared for any crisis at any time.

Story and photos by Airman Edgar Grimaldo and Airman Jared Lovett 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Airmen from Davis-Mothan Air Force Base, Arizona, prepared three EC-130H Compass Call aircraft for participation in Swift Response 21 at Ramstein Air Base, May 5.

The live exercise that the Davis-Mothan aircraft will support involves multiple nations combining efforts to train individual units in advanced-level warfare skills such as coordinated fires and maneuvers capabilities.

“Swift Response is an exercise that will help give our Airmen experience crossing the Atlantic and give aviators experience in the sky,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anthony Rendon, 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron director of operations.

Getting the aircraft to Ramstein and facing new challenges brought on by COVID19 presented an arduous task.

Aircrew worked to comply with different countries’ policies and tested for COVID-19 frequently.

“We’ve been through a lot of adversity, but showing our resilience to get here and continue on has been quite an amazing thing,” said Rendon. “I am privileged to be a part of the team.”

Swift Response 21 is one of several linked exercises supporting the large-scale, U.S. Armyled exercise DEFENDER Europe 21. The objective of DEFENDER Europe is to prepare the U.S. military to rapidly deploy large combat forces to Europe in support of their allies in order to quickly deter potential crises.

“It’s a way of us demonstrating our capabilities with the U.S. Army and then also to our North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies, so they can be aware of what we’re able to do and how we’re able to do it,” said Capt.

Alexander Fornof, 43rd ECS aircraft commander.

DEFENDER Europe 21 is a joint operation that consists of 28,000 U.S. allied and partner forces from 27 nations, conducting simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas throughout a dozen nations.

“Every time we get to work with people on a first-hand basis, it always increases our ability to fight and win wars,” said Fornof.

Swift Response is designed to validate U.S. European Command’s ability to send high readiness forces into a designated area while advancing airborne interoperability among NATO allies.

(Left) U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Justin Rust and Senior Airman Justin Losch, assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, prepare EC-130H Compass Call aircraft for takeoff at Ramstein Air Base, May 5.

(Right) A U.S. Air Force EC-130H Compass Call aircraft pilot from the 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron prepares EC-130 for Swift Response 21 at Ramstein Air Base, May 5. Swift Response 21 involves multiple nations combining efforts to train units in advanced-level warfare skills.

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C-130s arrive in Greece

Senior Airman Jordan Bybee, 86th Operational Support Squadron intelligence analyst, stands in front of a C-130J Super Hercules during a cargo unload at Elefsis Air Base, Greece, May 10. Bybee is one of many participants from Ramstein Air Base, who arrived for Operation Stolen Cerberus VIII. This exercise enhances partnerships between Hellenic armed forces and U.S. military members in a bilateral training environment.

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by United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Airmen and C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, are participating in a bilateral training event with the Hellenic Armed

Forces during Stolen Cerberus VIII, a bilateral training mission at Elefsis AB, Greece, from May 8-22. Airmen assigned to the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, Ramstein AB, and Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy, are also participating.

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DOD observes Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian and Pacific Islanders serve on the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bear shortly after the end of the Civil War. Photo courtesy of Coast Guard

Kurt Chew-Een Lee, then a Marine Corps first lieutenant, poses for a photo during the Korean War.

by David Vergun Department of Defense News Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have helped shape the history of the United States, and many of their lives have been dramatically influenced by moments in U.S. history. Every May, the Defense Department joins the rest of the nation in celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

The observance originated in a congressional bill in 1977 by U.S. Reps. Frank Horton, R-N.Y., and Norman Y. Mineta, D-Calif.

They introduced a House resolution that called on the president to proclaim the first 10 days of May as Asian/Pacific Heritage Week. The following month, U.S. Sens. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, and Spark Matsunaga, D-Hawaii, introduced a similar bill in the Senate. Both were passed in 1978.

In 1990, President George H.W. Bush designated the month of May as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the U.S. on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869.

The majority of workers on the

western portion of the line were Chinese immigrants.

Today, Asian and Pacific Islanders make up around 3% of the military’s active National Guardsmen and reservists of the military.

Although small in number, their contributions to America’s wars have been tremendous.

Thousands deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Other examples are but a small sampling: • The 100th Infantry Battalion, composed of Japanese Americans during World War II, achieved noteworthy service in the 1944 Italian campaign.

• Retired Army Gen. Eric K. Shinseki, who was of Japanese descent, became the Army chief of staff in 1999 and was later secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Marine Corps Maj. Kurt ChewEen Lee, who’s of Chinese descent, was awarded the Navy Cross Medal for extraordinary heroism in leading a counterattack against enemy forces during the Korean War. He also served during World War II and the Vietnam War. • Cpl. Joseph Pierce, a soldier in the Union Army who fought in both the Battles of Antietam

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and Gettysburg as a member of the 14th Connecticut Infantry, was one of about 50 Chinese Americans who enlisted during the U.S. Civil War. • Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Telesforo Trinidad, who was of Filipino descent, became the first Asian American to receive the Medal of Honor after rescuing two shipmates when an explosion occurred aboard the armored cruiser USS San Diego in 1915.

Risking his own life, Trinidad entered a smoke-filled fire room and carried sailors to safety before being injured when a boiler exploded.

• In years since then, 31 service members of Asian or Pacific Islander heritage were awarded Medals of Honor.

• Through the Navy’s female reserve program during World War II, Asian American women also supported the war effort, mainly as linguists and nurses. Navy Lt. Susan Ahn Cuddy blazed a trail when she became the first Asian American woman to join the Navy alongside her brothers in 1942. The daughter of Korean immigrants, Cuddy would go on to become a code breaker and the first female Navy gunnery officer.

Cadet Eric K. Shinseki stands at attention at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y., 1965.

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Michigan ANG “carries torch” for Air Force communication networks in Europe

Members of the 110th Wing (pictured from left to right), Senior Airman Donovan Wentworth, 110th Communications Flight; Staff Sgt. Jennifer Rumsey, Tech. Sgt. Justin Oosterbaan, Lt. Col. Daniel Fawcett, Tech. Sgt. Robert Zellers, Master Sgt. Brian Leonard, Tech. Sgt. Lewis Banks, Staff Sgt. Robert Rainone, 217th Air Component Operations Squadron and Staff Sgt. Ryan Swartzendruber, the 110th Operations Group, stand for a team photo at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Battle Creek, Mich., April 29.

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by Capt. Andrew Layton 110th Wing When faced with challenging or unforeseen circumstances, the air component staff at U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa has long had a proven provider of solutions it can turn to.

The men and women of the Michigan Air National Guard’s 217th Air Operations Group, part of the 110th Wing stationed at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, have been aligned for more than a decade with the Major Command (MAJCOM) headquarters — located at Ramstein Air Base — to provide essential augmentation, personnel, and experience when called upon.

Recently, this mission alignment was tested like never before as communications experts from the 217th AOG, 110th Communications Flight, and the 110th Operations Group stepped

up to assist USAFE-AFAFRICA’s MAJCOM Communications Coordination Center (MCCC) when called upon. As the coronavirus pandemic forced active duty staff members to adjust crew schedules to implement social distancing and other risk-mitigating factors, the Michiganders took responsibility for the MCCC’s night shift operations in March 2020. Their role as MCCC event controllers lasted a full year, making them the focal point for all Air Force communications units in the USAFE-AFAFRICA area of operations, with responsibility to receive, monitor, coordinate, facilitate, and lead cross-organizational troubleshooting and repair actions – among other duties.

“The [Battle Creek] team was of absolute paramount importance in carrying the torch through the night and helped pass information from our swing shift to our day shift,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew D’Ippolito,

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Uniquely, this crucial support for one of the Air Force’s busiest MCCCs — the only one operated 24/7, 365 days a year, with oversight of communications networks for 88 geographically separated units across the 104-nation USAFEAFAFRICA area of responsibility — was performed 100% remotely from the ANG facility in Southwest Michigan.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brian Leonard, superintendent of communications for the 217th Air Component Operations Squadron, was responsible for overseeing the staff in Michigan, ensuring they had the equipment to perform their duties and that orders, pay, and individual needs were met, especially as the mission’s completion date was extended multiple times.

“The mission was originally scheduled to end in April of 2020, but we were asked to extend several times until March of 2021,” Leonard said. “The transition was surprisingly easy because we have built the capability and preparedness over the years through training and exercises [with our counterparts from USAFE-AFAFRICA].”

This ability to seamlessly integrate and flex under dynamic circumstances was most clear in late 2020 when the entire MCCC staff at Ramstein was quarantined due to COVID-19 exposure. The Michigan team took point as the main source of continuity for 10 days.

“We had to essentially surge operations to cover that period until we could return to a normal operations tempo,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Fawcett, chief of communications theater operations and plans for the 217th ACOS. “This was the first time we had to branch out from our internal [217th AOG] manpower to cover mission requirements, but we were able to leverage other existing onbase expertise from the 110th CF and the 110th OG.” A total of seven Airmen made Battle Creek’s groundbreaking support for the USAFE-AFAFRICA MCCC possible, with two of them — Tech. Sgt. Lewis Banks, Staff Sgt. Jennifer Rumsey (both from the 217th ACOS) — supporting for the entire one-year mission.

They were joined for periods ranging from two to six months by Tech. Sgt. Justin Oosterbaan, Tech.

Sgt. Robert Zellers, and Staff Sgt. Robert Rainone of the 217th ACOS, Staff Sgt. Ryan Swartzendruber from the 110th OG, and Senior

Airman Donovan Wentworth from the 110th CF. Collectively, their efforts have been credited with guaranteeing that the senior leaders of U.S. European Command, African Command, Central Command, Defense Information Systems Agency, Air Forces Cyber, and USAFE-AFAFRICA maintain access to information systems and networks. These networks provide near real-time data to decisionmakers, help project warfighting capability, and secure national security objectives.

According to D’Ippolito, they additionally contributed to the MCCC winning high-level team awards, maintaining 99% network uptime rates, and assisting with a tenfold increase in Ramstein, AB network capacity.

The success of a Total Force initiative like this demonstrates the mission-critical nature of the relationship between active duty components and their aligned ANG units.

“The willingness to learn the job and support the mission that these men and women showed was second to none,” said D’Ippolito.

“We absolutely could not have accomplished USAFE-AFAFRICA efforts and missions without them.”

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May 14, 2021

US, German aircraft fly together during joint training

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and a German A400M Atlas aircraft, fly in formation over Germany, April 29. Both aircraft took off from Ramstein Air Base in an effort to increase interoperability between NATO partners.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexcia Givens

A German air force A400M Atlas aircraft taxis at Ramstein Air Base, April 29. Five C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and one German A400 were involved in a joint operation exercise to increase interoperability between the NATO partners.

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A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron turns while flying over, April 29. The mission was part of an ongoing effort to better integrate with NATO partners and the German air force A400M Atlas fleet.

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A German A400M Atlas aircraft ascends from Ramstein Air Base, April 29. The plane flew in formation alongside five C130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to 37th Airlift Squadron to increase interoperability with NATO partners.

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Four aircraft fly in formation over Germany, April 29. Five C130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron and one German A400M Atlas took off from Ramstein Air Base and flew for several hours to increase interoperability between the NATO partners.

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A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to Ramstein Air Base flies in formation with a German A400M Atlas aircraft near Ramstein Air Base, April 29. A total of five C-130Js belonging to the 37th Airlift Squadron and one German A400M Atlas were included in the formation.

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May 14, 2021

New DGM says Baumholder will continue to be relevant

by Keith Pannell U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

Jai Kim, Baumholder Military Community Deputy Garrison Manager, looks over costs and projections within the BMC from his office in Baumholder.

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Messianic Jewish services

Buddhist (sGi)

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

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Catholic services

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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Wiccan

Kapaun Annex (Bldg 2782) Service: 7:00 p.m. Saturdays

Wisconsin evangelical lutheran synod (Wels) Ramstein South Chapel (Bldg 2403) Service: 4:00 p.m. 2nd & 4th Sundays

“Baumholder happens to be in the mix as a major training area and strategic platform for deploying units, which is how it was originally developed by the Germans in the 1930s,” Kim said. “And in that same vein, I think Baumholder will remain a valuable U.S. military asset for decades in the European theater.”

The Seattle native, and civil engineer by trade, has worked for the government as an Air Force civilian engineer and for the Army Corps of Engineers in California. He spent 10 years in Korea planning and executing the transformation and re-stationing of U.S. Forces from the Demilitarized Zone and Seoul Metropolitan Area to Camp Humphreys, which tripled in size during that transition.

The Baumholder Military Community, affectionately known as “The Rock,” has been part of the U.S. infrastructure in Germany since 1951. In 2009, the Army slated the BMC for closure, but reversed that decision in 2014 and The Rock became a part of the KAISERSLAUTERN

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Jae Kim’s Christmas present to himself and his wife and three children last year was moving to Germany.

The Kims arrived in RheinlandPfalz Dec. 27, and the newest U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Baumholder deputy garrison manager hit the ground running.

“When I first got here, I brought my family up to Baumholder where it had just snowed,” Kim said. “My family called it ‘Snow White.’ And, every day I drive up here, I think Baumholder is the hidden jewel of the garrison.”

Kim comes to the USAG RP after eight years in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment. During his tenure at the Pentagon, he served as the Special Assistant for Installations and a Special Assistant for Construction, a job he said gives him special insight as Baumholder’s newest DGM.

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Kim said his three major goals to accomplish while he is the DGM are: • Restore community services to pre-COVID levels and improve the infrastructure for the current and future units on the installation.

• Enhance garrison operations with documented processes that are aligned with garrison command priorities.

• Improve community morale, both on and off post, with clear communication of the strategic importance of the Baumholder Military Community and the enduring partnership with the local communities.

Baumholder Union Community Mayor, Bernd Alsfasser makes it a point to work closely with whomever sits in the deputy garrison manager seat. He said it’s very important to stay connected.

“Cooperation is very important to me,” Alsfasser said. “We are neighbors separated only by a fence and are in constant contact. I have

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a great relationship with the people in that position. I always feel well informed about what is happening on the post.”

With the continued right-sizing of Army Family Housing, new offices for Army Community Services and plans for a new Department of Defense Education Activity school, Kim said the Baumholder Military Community is ready to jump into the future.

“We are spending a significant amount of resources at Baumholder in the way of facilities, restoration, repair and planned new construction,” Kim said. “The garrison employees are doing a lot of great things and we have many activities going on here which are focused on the brightness for the future of Baumholder. Baumholder will be relevant for a long time. ” Kim is happy to see that the garrison workforce, both the host nation and the American employees, take a lot of pride in their Baumholder community.

“The employees in the BMC are very proud of their efforts and their achievements,” he said. “There are a lot of good things going on here on The Rock.”

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Forget air conditioners — use your “Rollladen” wisely

by The Find-It Guide In America, we are used to everything being air-conditioned.

Heck, in some states, the only time you don’t have air conditioning is when you run from your car to your house. The southern states know it all too well. In Germany, rarely do you come across air conditioning. And if you do get some relief from the summer heat, it likely is not at your house. Well have no fear. German houses have a built in cooling system that doesn’t cost you any money and it is 100% environmentally friendly!

One building feature that has not caught on in the states is the “Rolladen” you find over every window in your house. These rolldown, black-out shades turn your rooms pitch black, which can make for a comfortable sleeping environment (but difficult to wake up to). Whether you have the manual or electric version, you have surely come to love these handy inventions by now.

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Air Force awards first airworthiness approval for human flight in electric aircraft program

by Air Force Research Laboratory Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) — The U.S. Air Force has awarded the first airworthiness approval for a manned electric aircraft to BETA Technologies, a partner in the AFWERX Agility Prime program. This enables BETA to begin flying its ALIA aircraft in the Agility Prime program. The airworthiness award from the Air Force is the latest milestone in BETA’s test program after recently entering its next phase of flight testing.

“U.S. Air Force engineers spent more than a year examining BETA’s ALIA aircraft, evaluating its design and flight capabilities against the demanding MIL-HDBK-516C standard,” said Camron Guthrie from BETA. “U.S. Air Force personnel and subject matter experts evaluated the aircraft’s design and maintenance requirements along with the company’s operations and flight test plans.

“Electric aviation is a National Security priority and fortunately this was recognized early by the Air Force,” said Kyle Clark, BETA’s founder and CEO. “The speed and efficiency of the Air Force Agility Prime program to support sustainable electric aviation has been remarkable. The people and expertise that the Air Force has brought to the electric aviation industry and specifically our ALIA program is accelerating the development of incredibly capable, safe and reliable aircraft.”

Under a new contract to be signed in June, the Air Force will have access to the first of its kind, manned 7,000pound class electric aircraft, and first of their kind immersive electric vertical takeoff and landing simulators located in Washington, D.C. and Springfield, Ohio.

“This agreement will enable Air Force acquisition professionals to make data driven decisions informed by real assessments of military utility,” said Col. Nathan Diller, AFWERX director.

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the Air Force Research Laboratory in Springfield, Ohio, provides easy access to the Air Force’s greatest technical experts and acquisition professionals.

The Washington, D.C. facility provides an ideal venue for future operational concept developers across the Air Force, joint force, and interagency to conduct research, assessing the opportunities of the electrified future. These state-of-the-art simulators are physics based and include weather, emergency handling, and mission scenarios with multiple aircraft.

Agility Prime seeks to expand technology transition paths to accelerate emerging dual-use markets by leveraging government resources for rapid and affordable fielding. In a first-ofa-kind arrangement, AFRL engineers used unique equipment and analysis capabilities to conduct structural testing on the ALIA aircraft. This valuable data will advance the flight test program safely while providing valuable insight to the Air Force on a unique

and novel aircraft design.

“Agility Prime is about creating a new path to adopt advanced technologies in the Department of Defense by working with innovative companies like BETA in ways that enable new markets,” Diller said. “The engineering, test, and acquisition professionals in Air Force Materiel Command have phenomenal expertise to help accelerate this and other emerging markets.”

In March, BETA advanced to the next phase of its flight testing program, completing an interstate flight with ALIA from its Plattsburgh, New York, home airport test facility to the company’s headquarters near Burlington International Airport in Vermont. To abide by Federal Aviation Agency protocols concerning the flight of experimental aircraft beyond designated test areas, BETA completed rigorous testing to ensure reliable and predictable aircraft performance. In the same week ALIA flew its first interstate flight, BETA also set a new record for range and

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ASBP blood supply not only for service members, but also family

by Jacob Moore Military Health System When the average person hears “Armed Services Blood Program,” they likely think first about the men and women serving the U.S. military, both at home and overseas.

While more than 1.5 million units of blood have been used to treat battlefield illnesses and injuries since its inception, the ASBP also provides blood to military medical treatment facilities around the globe for procedures for dependents, including children.

For Laura Kelly, from San Antonio, Texas, the combination of having the right type of blood and knowing exactly what type of people her blood is going to is what has kept her donating for the last 10 years.

“After my first donation, they discovered my blood was not only O-negative, but also CMV (cytomegalovir us)-negative, which is very rare,” Kelly said.

“It was explained to me that my specific combination was needed for babies and others with suppressed immunity.”

She is now on call any time there is an emergency case where her blood is needed at Brooke Army Medical Center on Fort Sam Houston.

“When someone calls you and says there is a sick baby that

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Babies needing transfusions as part of their medical care should only receive CMV negative blood from donors who have not been exposed to CMV. Kelly's husband, who developed chronic myeloid leukemia two years ago, also now happens to be part of an immunosuppressed group that needs CMVnegative blood.

Kelly said that, despite the apprehension that may have surrounded it since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, she has donated four times over the past year.

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recruiter for the ASBP at BAMC and the person who convinced Kelly to donate, said that she hopes that the apprehension will lessen as the situation with COVID-19 continues to improve, especially given the shortage it has caused.

“We push every day to make sure we have what we need, but we've had our shortages.

We also have the added restriction of not being able to collect off base,” said Parmer, who has been recruiting for almost 17 years. “Recruiting and education is key.”

Kelly said that she hopes that people who can donate through the ASBP remember that their donation has the potential to help more than just active-duty personnel.

“When people think of helping the military, they think about the active-duty airmen, sailors, soldiers, or Marines. They don't consider the spouses and children of military members in more than abstract terms, and that military children get sick, too,” Kelly said. “Bringing this into focus raises awareness of the need where otherwise people might not even know it's an issue.”

Parmer agreed, with an added sense of urgency.

“We are fighting an uphill battle to keep blood on the shelves right now,” Parmer said.

“We need to continue to save the lives of our most precious gifts by donating blood.”

Blood and blood products are used for MTF patients of all ages for a variety of reasons. Whether blood is needed to treat cancer patients, surgical patients, or battlefield injuries, MTFs rely on blood donors every day. The only way to know your donation will stay within the military community is to donate through the ASBP. “We need every unit, squadron, family member, retiree, and anyone with base access to help us collect all the blood products we need,” said Parmer.

Added Kelly: “If you are able bodied and qualified, please donate. The need is great, and there is a certain satisfaction knowing your act of kindness could make a huge difference.”

To learn more about donating to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, visit the ASBP webpage at https://www. militaryblood.dod.mil/.

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Top military family experts meet to discuss military child health

by Dillon Parker Uniformed Services University The Department of Defense has celebrated the Month of the Military Child every April since 1986 to highlight the resilience and resourcefulness of military kids in the face of significant stressors.

In the spirit of the month, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences hosted a virtual “Military Child Health Research Symposium” April 26 to bring together key DOD leaders, experts in pediatrics and child mental health and wellness, and representatives from military child advocacy organizations.

“As a pediatrician and someone who takes part in and leads military research programs, I think it's really important to hear the voice of the people that we are intended to serve,” said Army Col. (Dr.) Patrick Hickey, USU’s Department of Pediatrics Chair and moderator for the event. “I really appreciate everyone coming together today to share their perspectives as people passionate about the welfare of military children, and to inform us about what they see as strengths in current programs, areas of improvement, and goals for the future.”

The event featured three panels, the first of which included representatives from the military health care system and several advocacy organizations. The first panel discussed current issues facing service-connected families and areas for further research.

Frequent moves and deployments continue to be the most significant stressors for families; however, the panelists illustrated the role military physicians play in alleviating stress.

“Our uniformed pediatricians continue to be at the center of caring for these families,” said Army Col. (Dr.) Catherine Kimball-Eayrs, USU School of Medicine commandant of students and consultant to the U.S. Army Surgeon General for General Pediatrics. “Military physicians understand and relate to the challenges faced by service members and their families.”

The panelists also noted the importance of supporting military families with children with special medical needs, as frequent moves can be particularly stressful for them as a result of changing care teams.

“Pediatricians are really in tune with the needs of military families that have children with significant needs,” said Francesca Bjorklund, a military mom and military child health advocate at Walter Reed. “The biggest issue is how can [permanent change of station] cycles be looked at to help minimize moves? This is really important for all families, but

especially for families with exceptional family members.”

While frequent moves are particularly stressful for these families, the military health care system trains 25% of the nation’s developmental pediatricians and is uniquely equipped to provide support, added Kimball-Eayrs.

“Continuity of care is number one, and the relationships between military health care providers can go a long way to ease the transition,” said Bjorklund. “When we moved, the doctors at West Point already had existing relationships with the doctors at Walter Reed, which helped to provide that continuity of care.”

The first panel concluded their discussion by pointing out several areas that needed to be addressed by future research including the long-term impact of COVID-19, the cumulative impact of moves and deployments across childhood and into adulthood, and how family well-being impacts the well-being of children.

The next panel discussion of the symposium addressed recent and ongoing research projects and included scientists from USU, Purdue University, and the Naval Health Research Center. Much of the research presented focused on the effects of frequent moves and deployments on service members and their families.

Dr. Elizabeth Hisle-Gorman, an associate professor of pediatrics at USU, presented recent research that indicates more frequent moves result in a higher likelihood of mental health diagnosis among military children.

The study also found evidence that frequent moves increase the level of preventive health care military children receive, suggesting moves can be used as a way to connect kids with the healthcare system.

The research panel also presented research that demonstrates parental well-being plays a vital role in the well-being of children, the effects of

deployments can last many years, and the transition from military to civilian life for those who transition out of the military can be exceptionally stressful. The researchers suggested this may be caused by the transition to civilian life and the loss of the military support system.

These conclusions were major topics in the third and final discussion, where the members of the advocacy and research panels came together to discuss the importance of converting research to action.

“Data drives change, we might think we know things but until we do the studies that are necessary we won’t know how to employ needed interventions,” said Patricia Barron, deputy assistant secretary of defense for community and family policy.

“The research supports the conclusion that the health and well-being of parents are so critical to the health outcomes of children.”

In light of this research, the panelists emphasized the significance of integrating every available resource such as chaplains and education professionals to care for families as a whole.

The panelists also pointed out that research showing deployment effects are long-lasting, coupled with the evidence of the difficulty of transitioning to civilian communities, indicates the need for educating professionals in the civilian sector.

“I was particularly struck by the long-term effects of deployments,” said Eileen Huck, deputy director for the National Military Family Association. “It speaks to the importance of educating providers outside of the military system about the impacts of service. All of these children will at some point leave the military health care system, and those providers need to be informed of the challenges they’ve faced.”

The symposium concluded with remarks from the moderator.

“I hope we can continue to build on some of the discussions, multidisciplinary collaborations, and engagement with our advocates, stakeholders, and DOD leaders,” said Hickey. “I think this is an example of where it takes all of us working together to get

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US Air Force supports Latvian Independence flyover Photos by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing above Latvia, May 4. The 100th ARW is the only permanent U.S. air refueling wing in the European theater, providing the critical air refueling “bridge” which allows the Expeditionary Air Force to deploy around the globe at a moment’s notice.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 100th Air Refueling Wing before a flyover above Latvia, May 4. The 100th ARW’s KC-135s are a force multiplier that extend the reach of fighter, bomber and cargo aircraft.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kacey Dickey, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to refuel an F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing before a flyover above Latvia, May 4. The 100th Air Refueling Wing provides unrivaled air refueling support throughout the European and African areas of responsibility.

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Mckall Hyde, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, prepares a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft for a flight supporting a flyover above Latvia, May 4. The 100th Air Refueling Wing’s KC-135s are a force multiplier that extend the reach of fighter, bomber and cargo aircraft.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, flies away from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, after being refueled above Latvia May 4. The 100th ARW provides unrivaled air refueling support throughout the European and African areas of responsibility.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, fly away from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, during a flyover above Daugavpils, Latvia, May 4. The 100th ARW’s KC-135s are a force multiplier that extend the reach of fighter, bomber and cargo aircraft.

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2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC, Sedan / Saloon, $34,499. Patriot Military Automobiles GmbH - Grafenwoehr, 30 Im Gewerbepark, Grafenwoehr, 92655 Germany, +49 (0)151-15806354, contact@patriot-autos.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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Luxembourg City Many people don’t know much about Luxembourg, other than that it is small. That much is true: when traffic is flowing, it takes about 30 minutes to drive across the country from Germany to Belgium. But Luxembourg is also the EU’s most prosperous country. North Luxembourg is filled with fairy-tale valleys, beautiful hiking routes, cliffs and lakes. The capital city is stellar. As you might expect from a well-to-do country, Luxembourg has assembled an awesome collection of tours (more than 20, in fact) of key spots in their capital city.

about the size of Maryland).

Though the Benelux countries might lack square footage, they more than hold their own in terms of cultural heft. Belgium is famous the world over for art, history, beer and chocolate. The Netherlands has Amsterdam, The Hague, Delft and a ton of cycling paths. And Luxembourg is almost literally a hidden gem.

For the moment, these three countries are more or less off limits to visitors. Hopefully, that will change soon. Until it does, here are 7 great virtual tours (and a bonus tip) to whet your appetite.

Take the virtual tour: https://www.luxembourg-city. com/en/things-to-do/360-views Photo by vichie81/Shutterstock.com

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Bruges This city in the north of Belgium is a destination for travelers the world over. Why? Because it’s almost a perfectly preserved version of a medieval city that is bustling with modern life. But its perfect preservation wasn’t planned. Once known as the “Venice of the North” (it still has awesome canals), Bruges ended up as Belgium’s poorest city by the mid 19th-century.

This happened when the river Zwin silted up, which closed off shipping commerce. Bruges was plunged into poverty so deep that citizens didn’t even bother tearing down the buildings. A sad time, to be sure. But it’s a boon for modern visitors.

Brussels Belgium’s capital city has a lot to love, but some visitors have a difficult time moving away from the Grand Place (which is a great place).

But once you start to explore a little bit, you’ll find that Brussels has a ton to offer – great museums, loads of international organizations (the EU and NATO are both headquartered there) and much, much more. This virtual tour begins in the Grand Place, and will give you the chance to dive in more deeply.

Bastogne War Museum This small city in the Belgian Ardennes saw some of the most crucial fighting in World War II. The Battle of the Bulge took place near Bastogne, and was instrumental in ending the war. Even if you’re not a military history buff, the Bastogne War Museum is well worth your time. The virtual tour is excellent, too. It offers exhibits, videos (with English subtitles) and more.

Take the virtual tour: https://www.virtualbruges.com/ en/bruges-in-360

Take the virtual tour: http://www. brusselsfromabove.be/360/grand-place

Take the virtual tour: https://www. bastognewarmuseum.be/en/your-visit/virtual-visit/

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Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam It boggles the mind to think that Vincent Van Gogh died penniless and in obscurity a little over a century ago. Today, he is arguably the most well-known painter in the world. His style is so unique, that even most people with no real interest in art can pick out a Van Gogh painting.

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam offers an incredible experience for visitors, when actual visits are available. The virtual tour gets you really close to the real thing.

Anne Frank House, Amsterdam One of the most heartrending accounts of the damage wrought during World War II came in the form of a diary written by a young girl from the Netherlands. Today, Anne Frank’s book has been translated into dozens of languages, and her story is known – and remembered – worldwide for reminding us all of our common humanity.

The Secret Annex where she and her family lived for two years is a powerful tourist destination. The virtual tour does it justice.

Take the virtual tour: https://artsandculture.google. com/partner/van-gogh-museum

Take the virtual tour: https://www.annefrank.org/ en/anne-frank/secret-annex/

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Tulip Country, the Netherlands Another favorite destination for Americans living in Europe is Keukenhof. These heavily flowered gardens located near the little town of Lisse are brilliant in the spring. In fact, tulips are grown in different spots around the Netherlands. This virtual tour is wonderfully calming, and gives you a brilliant picture of the canals, windmills and very colorful flowers that are part of Dutch culture.

Take the virtual tour: https://www. airpano.com/360photo/holland-tulips/ php?page=summits&id=29

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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.

No Cook Friday at the Rheinlander Convention Center

Every Friday, the Rheinlander Convention Center offers No Cook Fridays with two new meal options each week! To see all menu options and to place your order through Webtrac, or contact Rheinlander Convention Center, Smith Bks., Bldg.

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Baumholder.armymwr.com No Cook Fridays in May at Armstrong’s Club Take the load off yourself, family or friends after a long week with No Cook Fridays! Meals can be picked up between 5 and 7 p.m. Register and pay through WebTrac or any MWR facility which is required by 1 p.m. that Friday. For more information contact Armstrong’s Club, Vogelweh Housing, Bldg. 1036, 541-9115, 0611-143-5419115. Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com Escape from Lockdown Bazaar Shop the Escape from Lockdown Bazaar, May 14-15, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. & May 16 (Sun), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and take advantage of this safe and convenient tax-free shopping experience for U.S. I.D. cardholders only. Conveniently located at the Pulaski Motor Pool, Bldg. 2902 (right above the Pulaski Park), will be 2 large outdoor tents and 3 buildings filled with great items that await you and your family!

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Junior Lifeguard Camp

The Baumholder Aquatic Center is offering a Junior Lifeguarding Camp for children 11-14 years of age. Participants also have a great opportunity to shadow lifeguards in rotation and during in-service, to get a real sense of being on the job and to learn CPR, first aid, and AED training! For more information, contact Baumholder Aquatic Center, Bldg. 8897/95, 531-2904, 0611-143531-2904. Baumholder.armymwr.com Archery Parkour Course

Baumholder Outdoor Recreation has one of the best archery parkour courses in Germany, taking approximately 1.5 hours to complete. The course takes you through the woods on marked paths with 11 shooting lanes and 3D targets of actual size animals varying from 15 to 30 meters in range. For more information, contact the Baumholder

Blended Learning: First Aid/CPR/AED First Aid/CPR/AED class provides you with critical knowledge and confidence to effectively manage an emergency. The Blended Learning class will be offered May 26-27. You must be 16 years or older to register and there is a max of 5 attendees per class. For more information, contact the Baumholder Aquatic Center, Bldg.

8897/95, 531-2904, 0611-143-5312904. Baumholder.armymwr.com Archery for EFMP Families If you have a family member enrolled in EFMP, you will not want to miss the amazing archery opportunity just for EFMP members! Archery offers many amazing health benefits to include improved focus, strength, balance and coordination, as well as boosted confidence and mental health! The archery course is at Baumholder Outdoor Recreation, Smith Bks., Bldg.

8167. For more information and to register for this incredible archery opportunity, contact Army Community Service EFMP at 541-9024, 0611-143541-9024. Baumholder.armymwr.com CYS Now Hiring Child and Youth Program Assistants are needed for all age groups to work directly with children and youth 6 weeks to 18 years of age. Earn benefits such as funding for college credits, vacation, health insurance, and much more. Receive TOP priority for child care placement and earn 20% off your

own child care fees. Even earn a FREE Child Development Associate (CDA) or Youth Practicum Credential through CYS. To apply visit www.usajobs.gov.

KL SKIES Monthly Classes & Seasonal Day Camps Open to youth 2-18 years old, SKIES offers monthly soccer sessions and seasonal day camps led by professional trainers. Through soccer drills, youth will develop skills, conditioning and fitness. These classes will be held at the Pulaski Track Field, times vary depending on age. For more information and or to register, contact Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Bks., Bldg.

162, 541-9065/66/67, 0611-143-5419065/66/67. Kaiserslautern.armymwr. com Painting with Emiliee Each month you can create a new masterpiece and pick up some handy tips along the way when you paint your own artwork with Emilee, all from the comfort of your home! Each month will offer a fresh new design that ties in with that month. Cost will vary 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, 5312895, 0611-1433-531-2895.

Army Community Service (ACS) by Appointment Only or Online The Baumholder (Smith Bks., Bldg.

8666) 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, 0611-143-5419000 or Baumholder ACS on Smith Bks. at 531-2850, 0611-143-531-2850.

Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com Baumholder & Kaiserslautern SKIESUnlimited Registration Open SKIESUnlimited offers a wide range of programs for children ranging in age from 2 years old to 18. To get your child active, contact Baumholder Parent Central Service, Wetzel Kaserne, Bldg. 8876, 531-3440, 0611-143531-5440 or Kaiserslautern Parent Central Service, Rhine Ordnance Barracks (ROB), Bldg. 162, 541-9065, 0611-143-541-9065/ 9066/ 9067.

Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com or Baumholder.armymwr.com

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 531-2915, 0611-143-531-2915.

Baumholder.armymwr.com Effective Now: Fitness Centers Extended Hours Active duty members can now take advantage of the extended hours of operation at the Sembach, Kleber, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Landstuhl, Hall of Champions and Mountaineer Fitness Centers with their doors now being open Mon-Fri: 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat & Sun: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and federal and training holidays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Please go to Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com or Baumholder.armymwr.com for more details.

Shooting Range Now Open Take advantage of Baumholder Outdoor Recreation’s hidden gem, the Shooting and Archery Range Thu-Mon 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.

UTAP Services Available Service with the Kleber and Baumholder UTAP offices is now available Mon-Fri. Please note, no more than three customers are allowed in the Baumholder office at a time and only one at a time at the Kleber Location. UTAP in-briefs require an appointment and are limited to five customers.

For more information, contact the Baumholder UTAP Office, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8661, 531-2896, 0611-143531-2896 or the Kleber UTAP Office, Kleber Kaserne Bldg. 3245, 541-9086 / 9091, 0611-143-541-9086 / 9091.

Golf Pro Available Whether you just getting into golf or have a long-time love for the sport, Rolling Hills Golf Course has you covered! A Professional Golf Association (PGA) Golf Pro is on staff to teach golf lessons to both youth and adults in Baumholder. Want to take lessons with a friend or partner?

Ask about group offers. For more information, contact Rolling Hills Golf Course, Wetzel Kaserne, Bldg.

8888, 531-3408, 0611-143-5313408.

Baumholder Outdoor Recreation Services Available Borders might be closed and travel as we know it might look different right now, but Baumholder Outdoor Recreation is still offering great ways to keep busy and have fun!

Rentals are still available for most items such as bikes (mountain and E-bikes), limited day passes for the fishing pond available from over the phone, fishing rod rental, as well as storage unit rentals. Be ready to roll out when trips start back up when you purchase a trip voucher for $20, $50 or $100! Retail shop is now open Thu-Mon 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more information and to make your rentals and reservations, contact Baumholder Outdoor Recreation, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8167, 531-3401; 0611-143-531-3401.

SHAWINGZ for Takeout and Delivery Take a break and get takeout or delivery with Shawingz! The Baumholder location is open daily, seven days a week from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Shawingz, located in the Kazabra Club in Kaiserslautern is open MonThu from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat from noon until 9 p.m. and Sun from noon until 8 p.m. and on Landstuhl Post in Halftime Sports Bar Mon-Thu from 10 a.m-8 p.m., Fri from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat 12-9 p.m. & Sun from 12-8 p.m. For more information or to call in orders, Shawingz Baumholder, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8105, 531-2833, 0611-143531-2833. Shawingz Vogelweh, Bldg.

2057, 489-7261, 06315-36-7261.

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 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 you skills to the community’s youth and earn extra money. For more information, contact SKIESUnlimited at 06371-86-5414, 486-5412.

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STREAMING HIGHLIGHTS

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Some of the latest movies and all-time classics available on stream this week!

Staff pick of the week by Christine | MOVIE | Adventure, Comedy, Family

MOVIE | Comedy, Crime

Screen captures and poster by Walt Disney Pictures

MOVIE | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Poster by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Poster by Warner Bros. Pictures

Flora & Ulysses (2021)

Cruella (2021)

Tenet (2020)

Flora, a 10-year-old girl with an imaginative mind, rescues a squirrel and names him Ulysses. She soon discovers that Ulysses is blessed with superpowers which help them embark on various adventures.

Cast: Matilda Lawler, Alyson Hannigan, Ben Schwartz Director: Lena Khan Availability: Disney+

A live-action feature film following the evil exploits of Cruella de Vil, the villain from the Disney film, “101 Dalmatians.”

Before she becomes Cruella, teenaged Estella has a dream — she wishes to become a fashion designer.

Cast: Emma Stone, Mark Strong Director: Craig Gillespie Availability: Disney+

A secret agent is given a single word as his weapon and sent to prevent the onset of World War III. He must travel through time and bend the laws of nature in order to be successful in his mission.

Cast: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki Director: Christopher Nolan Availability: HBO Max

TV SERIES | Documentary, Music

TV SERIES | Animation, Adventure

MOVIE | Action, Adventure, Drama

Poster by Warner Bros. Pictures

TV SERIES | Animation, Action

MOVIE | Action, Adventure, Thriller

Poster by Lucasfilm Animation

Poster by Sony Pictures

Poster by Paramount Pictures

I Am Legend (2007)

StarWars:TheBadBatch(2021)

Skyfall (2012)

From Cradle to Stage (2021)

Robert Neville, a scientist, is the last human survivor of a plague in the whole of New York. He attempts to find a way to reverse the effects of the man-made virus by using his own immune blood.

Cast: Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan Director: Francis Lawrence Availability: Netflix

The Bad Batch is a group of elite clone troopers with genetic mutations that were first introduced in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The clones take on daring mercenary missions in the immediate aftermath of the Clone Wars.

Cast: Dee Bradley Baker, Ness Bautista Creators: Jennifer Corbett, Dave Filoni Availability: Disney+

When Bond’s latest assignment goes wrong, it leads to a calamitous turn of events: Undercover agents around the world are exposed. With MI6 now compromised inside and out, M turns to the one man she can trust: James Bond Cast: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem Director: Sam Mendes Availability: Amazon Prime Video, Hulu

Documentary series based on the book “From Cradle to Stage: Stories from the mothers who rocked and raised rock stars.”

Cast: Dave Grohl, Pharrell Williams, Miranda Lambert, Tom Morello, Brandi Carlile, Geddy Lee Writer: Virginia Grohl Availability: Paramount+

Poster by DreamWorks Animation

Madagascar: A Little Wild (2020) Animated series about the now-famous residents of New York’s Central Park Zoo when they were young. Alex is a lion cub who likes hanging out with his best mammal Marty in the zoo’s rescue habitat.

Cast: Shaylin Becton, Tucker Chandler Creator: Dana Starfield Availability: Hulu, Peacock

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