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Meditation helps Soldiers find serenity, Page 14

Command Sgt. Maj. James E. Spencer, the

outgoing senior enlisted adviser to the command-

er of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command,

stands next to his succes-sor, Command Sgt. Maj.

Michael A. Sanchez, dur-ing a change of responsi-

bility ceremony Dec. 16 at the Kleber

Fitness Center on Kleber Kaserne in

Kaiserslautern. Spencer has been the command

sergeant major for the 21st TSC since Feb. 22,

2010. Photo by Spc. Iesha Howard

21st TSC welcomes new command sergeant majorby Staff Sgt. Michael J. Taylor21st TSC Public Affairs

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Sanchez took the reigns as the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s senior enlisted adviser from Command Sgt. Maj. James E. Spencer during a change of responsibility ceremony Dec. 16 at the Kleber Fitness Center on Kleber Kaserne in Kaiserslautern.

Brig. Gen. Aundre F. Piggee, command-ing general of the 21st TSC, presided over the ceremony.

“As we say farewell to Team Spencer, I am equally excited to welcome Command Sergeant Major Michael Sanchez as our new command sergeant major. His repu-tation is likewise legendary and we are

See CEREMONY, Page 22

Photo by Sta� Sgt. Michael E. Davis

A year in photosTech. Sgt. Ed Dawejko, a freefall jumpmaster with the 603rd Air Operations Center, looks back as he freefalls out of a C-130J Super Hercules over Powidz, Poland, Sept. 5. This high altitude, low opening (HALO) jump was conducted as part of Operation Screaming Eagle, a 10-day o� -station training exercise where members of the U.S. military join their Polish counterparts to train together and strengthen partnerships. To see more photos from 2011, check out pages 12 and 13.

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Not 'just' an Airmanby Col. Margaret Walsh86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander

I dislike to hear the phase “I am just an Airman.” In fact “just” is not an appropriate adjective for any individual associated with the armed services,

either civilian or military. It pres-ents a perception of an inability, sense of helplessness or power-lessness.

Nothing could be further from the truth for the Airmen or person-nel serving today. Our military per-sonnel are smart and battle proven to effectively work as a team to meet objectives. In the case of the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, my Airmen save lives.

The U.S. Aeromedical Evacuation system is unmatched in its ability to safely move both a large number and high acuity of patients.

Primarily a wartime capabili-ty, the vast majority of resources reside in the Reserve and National Guard components.

There are only four active-duty aeromedical evacuation squadrons, including one stationed here on Ramstein.

The Airmen of the 86th AES performed 129 U.S. Air Forces in Europe missions caring for 169 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, their dependents as well as coali-tion partners in 2011.

In addition to USAFE cover-age, we flew 52 missions returning 1,111 wounded warriors, sick and injured, back to the states while deploying 66 personnel for for-ward operations. Key to our suc-cess is that every Airman is a lead-er and not “just” an Airman.

All medical personnel work hard to heal, prevent complications and save lives. However, we work beyond medical facilities in remote and challenging environments.

The squadron is composed pri-marily of nurses, medical techni-cians and administrative person-nel specially trained to support and care for the injured, sick and wounded in flight.

The basic crew complement is composed of two flight nurses and three aeromedical evacuation tech-nicians that can be augmented to meet mission requirements.

All aeromedical evacuation nurses and medical technicians are multi-aircraft qualified for the leadership crew position: medical crew director and charge medical technician, respectively. Personnel assume all crew positions, includ-ing the lead crew position, inde-pendent of rank.

Each crew member has specific roles and responsibilities and is essential for the safe care of all patients onboard.

Such a patient care focus aligned with a common operating platform aid to identify variance in order to mitigate the stresses of flight,

perform care interventions or act to prevent a safety incident. Each individual on the team is critical for success and no one is “just” along for the ride.

What separates “just” an Airman from a leader Airman?

Answer: Knowing your job and living the core values.

Job knowledge, training and professional development are the foundation for crew members to execute their responsibilities.

For aeromedical evacuation, the job knowledge extends beyond the clinical realm to include the opera-tional field.

The clinical focus includes spe-cialized aspects of care in the air in addition to maintaining hospital-based competencies while keeping abreast with research and changing care practices. The medical com-munity is always exploring and making new advancements hence the knowledge base is always expanding.

As a result, learning needs to be continuous and is most effective if purposeful. For us, operational knowledge concentrates on aircraft systems, emergency equipment and procedures, as well as standard flightline and safety procedures. The Airmen of the 86th AES are experts in the field, which com-bined with our core values directly impacts their effectiveness in a leadership role.

Developing such leaders has paid dividends not only in day-to-

day operations, but moreover in deployment settings.

Our personnel routinely deploy forward as teams into a joint envi-ronment. Primarily, we interact with Army and Navy facilities in new operations like the humani-tarian mission recently flown into Libya.

On the other hand, for established deployments like Afghanistan, the aeromedical community typically mixes active duty, Reserve and Guard personnel teams.

In either scenario, personnel need to be an expert in their role in order to identify potential threats to the patients or crew, formulate strategies to mitigate or eliminate the threats, and clearly articulate the solutions.

At the start of a new year, it is customary to seek ways to improve yourself in the coming year with resolutions.

Consider a couple of profes-sional resolutions. First, increase your specialty and developmental knowledge by purposeful and con-tinuous study.

Second, broaden the breadth and increase the frequency of how you demonstrate embodiment of the core values.

Knowing your job and adherence to core values ensures you are not “just” an Airman but an Airman. In the coming year, resources will be limited, including personnel, and there will be no room for “just” an Airman.

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WASHINGTON ― The Air Force is offering a second round of volun-tary early retirement authority and voluntary separation incentive pay beginning Monday.The move is part of the Air

Force’s continuing effort to meet the Department of Defense requirement to maintain civilian funding at fiscal 2010 levels.“The Air Force recognizes the

invaluable contributions of our civil-ian workforce, but also recognizes the fiscal constraints under which the Department of Defense and the gov-ernment as a whole are operating,” said Maj. Gen. Sharon Dunbar, the director of force management policy. “We are working to balance mission needs while taking care to minimize the effect on our current permanent civilian workforce and their families.” The first round of VERA/VSIP was

used as a voluntary means to reduce civilian workforce levels, enabling strategic rebalancing efforts. As the Air Force continues its fiscal 2012 civil-ian workforce restructure, round two of VERA/VSIP will be used to further realign and rebalance the civilian force. Civilian employees will receive

VERA/VSIP eligibility surveys from their personnel managers in January and applications are due Feb. 3 or an earlier date established by local authorities. Applicants approved for this round of VERA/VSIP will need to separate on or before April 30.“We are pursuing all available

force management measures, to include civilian hiring controls, where required, with the goal of avoiding involuntary measures for our current permanent workforce,” Dunbar said. In August, the Air Force institut-

ed a 90-day hiring freeze that was

lifted as an Air Force-wide control Dec. 16. Hiring controls remain in effect in some areas and vary by major command, depending on cur-rent MAJCOM strength relative to approved funding levels. Of the posi-tions already identified for elimi-nation, many were vacant, and the freeze created additional vacancies. By lifting the Air Force-wide freeze, MAJCOM managers and hiring offi-cials will be able to hire personnel into vacant positions that remain to support the future Air Force mission.Ramstein applications for VERA/

VSIP will be accepted at the Ramstein Civilian HR Flight from Monday to Jan. 31. The applicants who are selected and

approved for VERA/VSIP are expect-ed to be off the payrolls by April 30. It is unknown at this time how many buyouts will be offered. Employees

are encouraged to obtain their retire-ment estimate before applying for the VERA/VSIP. A quick retirement esti-mate can be obtained by logging into the Employee Benefits Information System at www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/afpcsecure/PassReq.asp.For more information, or to

download the application pack-age, visit the Ramstein Civilian Personnel website at www.ramstein.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=19075. For more informa-tion, call Margaret Montano, staffing/employee management relations team chief at the Civilian HR Flight, at 480-2008.For any information about civil-

ian employment, voluntary separation programs and other personnel issues, visit the secure Air Force Personnel Service website at https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil.

Air Force offering second round of VERA/VSIP

Bulgarian doctors visit Team Ramsteinby Staff Sgt. Warren Spearman86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Team Ramstein prides itself on building partner-ships, learning from each other, and developing bonds that will last long after we have put away our uniforms and the next generation picks up theirs. Recently, four doctors from the Bulgarian

Military Medical Academy came to Ramstein to observe the process that brings wounded warriors from the battlefield to Ramstein for care and finally, the long trip back home.“The Bulgarian familiarization event was a week-

long comprehensive orientation which spanned the entire aeromedical evacuation process from A to Z and has been over a year in the making,” said Maj. Daniel Zablotsky, U.S. Air Forces in Europe sur-geon general’s office international health specialist. “The Bulgarians are currently at a crucial point in

developing their own organic AE capability, so this event presents an ideal opportunity for both the U.S. and Bulgaria to conduct valuable information cross-

flow and build the foundation for future interoperability.” The familiarization event took

the four doctors on a tour of the 86th Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility, where the pri-mary function is safe transport and staging of patients between aircraft and the next higher level of care.After touring the CASF, the

doctors were then given the oppor-tunity to witness the Ramstein CASF team load patients onto a C-17 Globemaster “hospital in the sky” in preparation to take the patients back to the states.The Bulgarian doctors

also learned about the 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron’s mission, the process of setting up a plane

to transport patients and the equipment used in the process. At Landstuhl Regional Medical Center,

the Bulgarians toured facilities, includ-ing the air evacuation team, the deployed warrior medical management center and intensive care unit. But it was while visit-ing some fellow NATO coalition mem-bers from the Republic of Georgia in the 13 Delta Surgical Ward that gave the trip a more personal touch.Lt. Col. Kamen Nenov, a doctor with

Bulgarian Military Medical Academy who visited LRMC in 2009, and his fel-low colleagues chatted with the injured Georgians.“It was hard, because they are disabled

and young,” he said.

On the last day of the tour, the Bulgarian con-tingent participated in an AE training flight aboard a C-130J Super Hercules, conducted by the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron.As luck would have it, the co-pilot for their mis-

sion was none other than Brig. Gen. C.K. Hyde, 86th Airlift Wing commander. “These events allow us to build partnerships and

friendships,” Hyde said. “They increase the partner-ing nation’s capability to act on their own without our assistance for a common cause.”It was a historic day, as this was the first time

Bulgarians were on a training flight with the 86th AES.“The mission was absolutely successful,” Nenov

said. “The staff is very well trained. Planes, equip-ment, everything works well together. These words are very important to me.”Flight medics move wounded warriors onto a C-17 Globemaster III Dec. 12.

Photos by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright

Maj. Maria-Elena Coppola, 86th Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility flight commander, explains to the Bulgarian Military Medical Academy doctors Dec. 13 on Ramstein how wounded warriors on the battlefield are moved.


DEC. 288 a.m.: A major traffi c accident

involving three POVs took place in Kaiserslautern. Investigation revealed one driver cut off a vehicle in the right lane to avoid an accident with another vehicle.

DEC. 299:59 p.m.: An individual was tick-

eted for driving a USAREUR-plated vehicle with canceled insurance.

DEC. 306:30 a.m.: A drunken driver was

reported in Kaiserslautern. The sus-pect was advised of his legal rights after a blood alcohol test registered the suspect over the legal limit.

DEC. 3110 a.m.: A break-in was reported in

Hohenecken. Nothing was reported as stolen, but damage was reported after the suspect unfastened the washing machine hose and turned on the water

valve, causing fl ooding.

JAN. 11:30 p.m.: Damage and vandalism

to government property was reported on the third fl oor of the AMC. The mounts to the male restroom stall dividers were ripped off.

JAN. 29:57 a.m.: A break-in and damage

and larceny of private property was reported in Kirchheimbolanden.

JAN. 36:27 a.m.: An assault, threat and

failure to pay a debt to a taxi driv-er was reported in Kaiserslautern. Investigation revealed a bill of €13.50 was due to the taxi driver.

UCMJ ACTIONS» A squadron commander admin-

istered non-judicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, to a staff sergeant for vio-

lation of Article 111, drunken driving, and Article 134, fl eeing the scene. The commander imposed punishment of reduction to senior air-man and a reprimand.

» A squadron com-mander administered

non-judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, to an airman fi rst class for violation of Article 111, drunken driv-ing. The commander imposed punish-ment of reduction to airman basic, suspended forfeiture of $733 pay per month for two months, 45 days restriction and 45 days extra duty.

» A squadron commander admin-istered non-judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, to an airman fi rst class for violation of Article 111, drunken driving. The commander imposed punishment of reduction to senior airman, suspended forfeiture of $1,162 pay per month for two months, 21 days extra duty and a reprimand.

» A squadron commander admin-istered non-judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, to an airman fi rst class for violation of Article 92, viola-tion of a lawful general regulation. The commander imposed punishment of reduction to airman basic, suspended forfeiture of $733 pay and a reprimand.

» A squadron commander admin-

istered non-judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, to an airman fi rst class for violation of Article 92, violate a lawful general regulation. The com-mander imposed punishment of reduc-

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Reported Larcenies

Dispose of your Christmas treeThe last day to dispose of your live Christmas

tree is today. Containers are available at the Ramstein and Vogelweh recycling centers from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. today.

ClosuresThe KMC Housing offi ces will be closed from

7:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday for training. Customer service hours will resume at 10. Offi ces will also be closed Jan. 16 for an American holiday. Normal hours will resume at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 17.

MLK marchThe Kaiserslautern African-American

Heritage Committee and the 86th Airlift Wing will host the fi rst Ramstein Air Base Commemorative Martin Luther King Jr. March at 8 a.m. Jan. 13. During the march, committee members will display posters and signs and the famous “I have a Dream” speech will be played along the route. Passengers will be picked up from the Ramstein Northside Chapel parking lot and bussed to the start of the march, next to the 86th AW Headquarters, Bldg. 2201. After the march, a breakfast celebration will be held start-ing at 8:30 a.m. at the Ramstein Offi cers’ Club.

Amnesty dayThe 21st Theater Sustainment Command has

scheduled an amnesty day to allow individuals to turn in ammunition and explosives from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Theater Logistics Support Center-Europe Ammunition Supply Point 9 at Miesau Army Depot. Personnel who have acquired abandoned or unauthorized

ammunition and explosives from a variety of sources, including training ranges, military mis-sions and uncovered military artifacts, could face disciplinary action if found in possession of these dangerous items. The amnesty pro-gram provides a means of turning in these items with no repercussions or disciplinary action, while remaining anonymous. The program, however, is not intended to circumvent nor-mal ammunition turn-in procedures. For more information, call 481-3516/3664 or 06372-842-3516/3664.

English garbage guideKaiserslautern’s waste management and city

cleaning company ASK recently published the “Garbage Guide of the City of Kaiserslautern” in English. The guide provides American citi-zens with information on waste management and tips on how to separate and dispose of trash correctly. It also lists important points of con-tact. The garbage guide is available in the Kaiserslautern Rathaus (city hall) and in the German-American Community Offi ce on Lauterstrasse 2.

New pick-up regulationsIn KMC villages, waste pick-up dates dur-

ing weeks with a German holiday have changed based on a new, standardized procedure. If the pick-up date is scheduled to take place on a German holiday, this and all other pick-ups during that week will be postponed by one or two days. Thus, pick-ups will also take place on Saturdays. The new regulation applies to all kinds of waste. Waste pick-ups will no longer

take place prior to the actual pick-up day.

Parade participants neededThe Ramstein Carnival Association

Bruchkatze needs American citizens, bands and walking groups dressed in costumes who would like to participate in this year’s Fasching parade Feb. 21 in the center of Ramstein-Miesenbach. Anybody interested should contact the 86th Airlift Wing Host Nation offi ce at 480-2094.

Orientation tourThe downtown K-Town orientation tours

resumed and will continue for an indefi -nite period of time thanks to United Service Organizations, the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 86th Force Support Squadron. To accommodate attendees’ time requirements, the tours take place on a rotating schedule alternating between Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tours depart at 9 a.m. from the Ramstein Enlisted Club and return at approximately 2:30 p.m. The downtown orientation includes a walking tour led by a professionally trained USO tour guide, a stop at the German-American Community Offi ce, an opportunity to shop at local stores and to experience lunch at an authentic German restaurant (cost is €10 to €12). Commanders and supervisors are reminded that the downtown orientation is day four of base orientation and military members should be given time off to attend. Child care is avail-able through the Child Care for PCS program. For tour dates and more information, call the Ramstein Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5900.

See UCMJ, Page 6


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German Polizei Cornertion to airman basic, suspended forfei-ture of $733 pay and a reprimand.

» A squadron commander admin-istered non-judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, to a senior airman for violation of Article 112a, wrongful use of a controlled sub-stance (dextroamphetamine). The commander imposed punishment of reduction to airman first class, a suspended reduction to airman, for-feiture of $822 for one month, a suspended forfeiture of $822 for the second month, 30 days extra duty and a reprimand.

» A squadron commander admin-istered non-judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, to a staff sergeant for violation of Article 86, absence without leave. The com-

mander imposed punishment of $1,400 pay, seven days extra duty and a reprimand.

» A squadron commander admin-istered non-judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, to an airman first class for violation of Article 92, violating a lawful general regulation. The commander imposed punishment of reduction to airman, 15 days extra duty and a reprimand.

» A wing commander adminis-tered non-judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, to a first lieu-tenant for violation of Article 95, resisting apprehension, Article 128, unlawfully grabbing and assault con-summated by battery, Article 134, wrongful communication, and drunk and disorderly. The commander imposed punishment of forfeiture of $4,035 and a reprimand.

UCMJ, from Page 4

Safe DrivingSafe driving is the act of letting the other drivers around you predict what you

will do. Using your turn signals is not difficult, and it’s generally required by law

whenever you make a turn or change lanes. Using turn signals helps prevent most accidents from happening. Use a turn signal every time you perform a turn. Make sure to set your turn

signal a few seconds ahead of the turn you want to make. When performing a turn, signal first, look around and then perform

your turn. You’ll give others more time to notice you. Someone may even make way

for you. You’ll warn drivers who you don’t see (like those in your blind spot) what you are going to do.

Remember the specific regulation for traffic circles: Do not set the turn signal when driving into a traffic circle, but do set the turn signal always when turning off the traffic circle.

Drive carefully for an accident-free year in 2012.

Air Forces Africa commander visits Ugandan air forceStory and photo by Master Sgt. Jim Fisher17th Air Force Public Affairs

ENTEBE AIR BASE, Uganda ― U.S. Air Forces Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Margaret Woodward led a senior leader engagement to this East African nation Dec. 12 to 14, emphasizing the importance of supporting a “regional leader and valued partner.”

“Uganda is one of our key partners in Africa and has established itself as a regional leader with its work to resolve conflicts and counter violent extremism,” the general said.

In addition to supporting African Union peace-keeping efforts in Somalia, and contributions to similar initiatives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan and Burundi, the Ugandan People’s Defence Force has continued its pursuit of the brutal group the Lord’s Resistance Army, the general said.

President Barack Obama announced Oct. 14 that a small number of U.S. military personnel would be deployed to help advise the security forces of Uganda, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan in their joint efforts against the LRA.

“I have a lot of admiration for their tenacity in their efforts to bring an end to the suffering caused by the LRA. It’s essential that we support them in this effort so they can bring this long-term battle to a conclusion,” Woodward said.

Coordinating and directing that support is the purpose of the engagement, said U.S. Army Maj. Brad Nicholson, chief of the office of security coop-eration at the U.S. Embassy in Kampala. He said the UPDF and the Ugandan air force are interested in continuing the sharing of expertise on logistics, especially as they relate to expeditionary air opera-tions.

“They are very interested in the management of logistics, especially as this relates to supply and for-ward operations,” the major said.

Woodward outlined several areas where the two air forces could work together to build on the UPDAF’s capacity to conduct forward operations. The UPDAF has also asked for assistance in devel-

oping a squadron officers school for officer professional develop-ment.

While the UPDAF continues to send students to professional military education courses in the U.S. via the International Military Education and Training program, development of a local school is the long-term goal, the general said.

“Air is a key component of expeditionary capability, so this is an area where we can make an impact. We are also excited about helping them to develop their officer corps and setting up a squadron officer school, which could be a boon not only to Ugandan officer profession-al development, but for other countries in the region and our U.S. Airmen as well,” she said.

The visit was welcomed by the UPDAF and signified the importance of the part-nership, Nicholson said.

“With her limited time and 53 countries in Africa, for the general to spend two days with the UPDAF says a lot about the level of the U.S.-Uganda rela-tionship and the relationship between air forces, and this is not lost on our partners here,” the major said.

UPDAF Deputy Commander Brig. Gen. Samuel Turyagyenda said the timeliness of the visit is also significant, with his country engaged in forward operations.

“This visit is very, very important to us ― to the UPDAF and the whole armed forces because it comes at a time when we are carrying out opera-tions in Somalia and the Central African Republic,” Turyagyenda said. “We have received a lot of help from the American military and the visit comes at a time when we are consolidating our relationship. If cooperation continues as it has in the past, I am sure all of our missions will be achieved.”

Turyagyenda said Uganda is viewed as a suc-

cess story in terms of countering terror and violent extremism and that the cooperation that enables this important work must continue.

“We have been wiping out terrorists in our terri-tory and strongly hitting back at the terrorists that our destroying innocent lives like they did during the bombing in Kampala (during the 2010 World Cup). We hope that with your continued assistance, we can go a long way and achieve our objectives,” Turyagyenda said.

The Air Forces Africa commander and her team left Kampala with an update on the Ugandans’ shared interests and capacity building objectives before moving on to Rwanda for a one-day engage-ment with the Rwandan Defence Force.

“It’s important to periodically review the effec-tiveness of our efforts and to get together and map out the way ahead in our partnership. We’ve done that and I am very grateful to our hosts, the UPDAF and our Department of State partners at the U.S. Embassy here,” Woodward said.

Air Forces Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Margaret Woodward (right) meets pilot cadet Carolyne Nanyema (left) and Lt. Naomi Karungi (left center), both Ugandan Peoples Defence Air Force pilots, while UPDAF Deputy Commander Brig. Gen. Samuel Turyagyenda (center) looks on. Woodward was touring the air base during a senior leader engagement to the partner nation focused on sharing expertise and capacity building.


by Master Sgt. Norris AgnewU.S. Air Forces in Europe Public Affairs

C hief Master Sgt David Williamson, U.S. Air Forces in Europe command chief, recent-

ly traveled to installations in Italy and Turkey to gain first-hand knowledge of site operations and to highlight the command’s support of Airmen serving in geographically separated units.

At every stop, he underscored the commitment of Gen. Mark Welsh III, USAFE commander, to those serving in isolated locations across USAFE.

“I want to make sure you get the message loud and clear that we haven’t forgotten about you,” he said. “I speak for the boss (Welsh) when I say he is, without a doubt, your stron-gest advocate.”

The trip included stops at Ghedi Air Base and Camp Darby, Italy, as well as Izmir, Turkey. While the places and the faces changed at each location, Williamson’s core message remained

the same throughout.“You are what enables our ability

to range the globe,” he said. “You are what enables global reach and global power in our United States Air Force.”

The impact of the visits was evident

to the Airmen at every stop.“It’s actually a pretty big deal to

have the command chief visit Ghedi,” said Lt. Col. Brian Tolson, 704th Munitions Support Squadron com-mander.

“Sometimes we may feel like we’re forgotten about, but I’m hoping the takeaway is yes, as a GSU we’re a little off to the side, but yet we’re an important part of the mission and critical to the defense of the United States.”

Williamson’s visits also provided some Airmen with mentorship oppor-tunities.

“It means a whole lot for me as a senior NCO to see the command chief here,” said Master Sgt. Rod East, 425th Air Base Squadron. “It’s important to get his perspective on the future of the Air Force, especially for the younger Airmen and NCOs sta-tioned here as well as for myself. It’s really valuable to get his take on what our career paths could possibly look like in the near future.”

Before departing each location, Williamson pledged to continue his support for Airmen stationed at GSUs, promising that Airmen who may be out of sight will never be out of mind.

USAFE command chief visits GSUs

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kalob Hinnersy

U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s Command Chief Master Sgt. David Williamson (right) meets with Staff Sgt. Johnny Escobar, 731st Munitions Squadron precision guided maintenance crew chief, dur-ing a command visit to Camp Darby, Italy, Nov. 2. The visit was part of Williamson’s two-country, three-day trip to geographically separated units in USAFE.

18th MP Bde strengthens partnership with Polish MPsby Staff Sgt. Tramel S. Garrett18th Military Police Brigade Public Affairs

MINSK MAZOWIECKI, Poland ― Soldiers from the 18th Military Police Brigade teamed with Polish military police unit counterparts to strengthen the long-standing part-nerships between the two militaries during a four-day planning session Dec. 5 to 9 in Poland.

“It’s a critical partnership,” said Lt. Col. Jonathan Doyle, 18th MP Bde. deputy commander. “They are a NATO country and maintaining a relationship between sister police forces to foster peace is very important to our mission here in Europe.”

“This is very important. It’s good to know what other NATO nations bring to the table,” said Capt. George Kilgore, an 18th MP Bde. operations officer.

During the planning session the Military Gendarmerie Specialized Unit in Warsaw displayed their capabilities on close protection, transportation, pyrotechnic recognition, mili-tary working dogs and special operations.

Additionally, the MGSU in Minsk Mazowiecki introduced the 18th MP Bde. to the vehicles, weapons and equipment operated by their unit. The training event also focused on weapons handling, cordon and search operations, react to con-tact, and urban operations.

“The Polish are very capable and they have very similar missions. They are professional and very good at what they do,” Doyle said.

After the training, both units discussed partnership training events consisting of squad training and participation in each other’s future training exercises.

“What we saw there was a very well-trained, professional force. As this partnership continues and we work closer with them, both units will benefit from this relationship,” Doyle said.

Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army

Soldiers from the 18th Military Police Brigade team up with Polish military police unit counterparts to strengthen the long-standing partnerships between the two militaries during a four-day planning session Dec. 5 to 9 in Warsaw and Minsk Mazowiecki, Poland.


New program gives students, parents optionsby Mindy CampbellU.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

On a quiet street on Pulaski Barracks one recent Saturday morning, Michael Broccoli took the most important rites of passage in a teen’s life ― learning to drive a car.

Under the watchful eye of a German driving instructor, the 16-year-old practiced driving up and down a stretch of the street in a small green standard transmission car.

Like many American teens at U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern, Broccoli faced a conundrum: how to get a driver’s license while overseas. Under cur-rent regulations and the status of forces agreement with Germany, students can’t get a license through U.S. Army Europe like their military parents do. Consequently, teens are often forced to fly back to the states for a license or pay a steep fee at a German driving school.

To address that issue, the Installation Management Command Europe and U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern now offer a comprehensive driver’s education program.

“We don’t get a lot of things over here,” said Broccoli, who attends Kaiserslautern High School. “This is one thing that got better.”

Launched last summer, Child, Youth & School Services now offers KMC teens four different pack-ages, including a theory/driving simulator course, behind the wheel training, a combination of the

first two options and a course that allows them to get a German driver’s license, said Shay Berchtold, School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills director.

Back in the states, teens with a valid German driver’s license are eligible for a driver’s license in 34 states, due to reciprocal agreements with Germany, she said.

While the successful completion of the first three packages will not lead to a USAREUR driver’s license, it does fulfill the 50-hour driver education requirement that most stateside agencies require prior to getting a driver’s license, Berchtold said.

Families must coordinate directly with their home state licensing bureau to determine the complete require-ments for that agency. State by state driver’s license information can be found at www.driversEd.com.

Many insurance companies will also offer reduced rates to teens who have taken the course, she said.

“We tell all parents to please call your state’s department of motor vehicle and insurance com-pany and say this is what the class entails. They should ask the state agency or insurance company, ‘How will this benefit my child or help them obtain a driver’s license?’” Berchtold said.

The driver’s education course is a direct result of a teen Army Family Action Plan issue several years ago, said Steve Pelletier, the garrison’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation director. AFAP is a grass-roots effort that allows community mem-bers to identify and elevate quality-of-life issues to

senior Army leadership.“All the youth in Europe said it was putting them

at a disadvantage over their peers back in the states who were getting permits at 15 or 16 years old,” Pelletier said. “Our youth were getting their driver’s license at 18 or 19 years old on their way to univer-sity or college.”

For students like Broccoli, who is pursuing the package that includes the theory and simulator class as well as the behind the wheel time, the opportunity to take the class was amazing.

Broccoli, who is taking the class along with his younger brother Nicholas, said the class and behind the wheel training is helping build a solid base of knowledge for him.

“The simulator is pretty good,” he said. “It made me more comfortable when I got behind the wheel. But, I don’t think you want me on the streets quite yet.”

For Ramstein High School sophomore Kathryn Parish the class has been an eye opener.

“I have been in my car my whole life,” she said. “But when I got behind the wheel of the simulator, I realized I didn’t know really how to start the car. This is good preparation. I feel like I am ready to start driving.”

Parish said she really enjoys the class.“There aren’t many options (for teens) here in

Germany,” Parish said. “Doing something like this brings a little piece of America here.”

For details, call Parent Central Services at 0631-3406-4516 or stop by Bldg. 2898 on Pulaski Barracks.


Courtesy photos

Ramstein members receive Chiefs’ Group’s SHARP AwardLEFT: Members of the Ramstein Area Chiefs’ Group present the group’s SHARP Award to Tech. Sgt. Joseph O’Donnell, NCOIC, Security Forces Operations with the 86th Security Forces Squadron, Dec. 13. The award includes a plaque, certificate, Chief’s Group coin and a $200 savings bond from Pentagon Car Sales. O’Donnell was awarded for his superior attitude, professionalism and leadership. Chief Master Sgt. Robert Bolton noted that O’Donnell took on the Career Practicum program and made it a success, additionally without his strong leadership and vision the program might not be in existence.

RIGHT: Members of the Ramstein Area Chiefs’ Group present the group’s SHARP Award to Senior Airman Kaylen Horace, traffic management specialist with the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Dec. 14. Horace was awarded for her superior attitude, professionalism and outstanding service. Chief Master Sgt. Lewis Holston said Horace took complete control of an extremely difficult PCS situation and was able to track down an Airman’s shipment that was stored instead of shipped. She succeeded where several people had failed and was able to bring peace-of-mind to the effected Air Force family. She is embodiment of Air Force customer service at its best.

That’s a wrap for 603rd AOC in 2011by Maj. Paul D. Baldwin3rd Air Force Public Affairs

It was a 2011 blockbuster. Space shuttles launch, earthquakes rock Turkey, and violence erupts in Libya. It had all the makings of a “Mission Impossible” sequel, but Tom Cruise was not involved and this was no movie.

These were events the 603rd Air and Space Operations Center responded to in 2011. It was a busy year to say the least, and to top it off they accomplished these missions while transitioning into a new state-of-the-art facility.

Last year saw the final missions of the NASA space shuttle program. The AOC supported three launches and recoveries, including the historic final mission that launched on July 8 and landed July 21.

The 603rd AOC commanded and controlled the movement of 205 people and more than 44 tons of equipment to Transoceanic Abort Landing sites in Europe. The Personnel Recovery Coordination Cell was part of U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s contin-gency response support, said Lt. Col. William Baird, PRCC director.

On scene to command one of the TAL sites was Lt. Col. Bryan Patchen.

“Having supported many previous space trans-portation system launches from the AOC, this was a unique opportunity for me as an AOC member to command a part of history,” said Patchen, 789th Air Expeditionary Squadron commander. “I had three aircraft and 45 people assigned, and this was an example of how AOC personnel filled roles outside the AOC to accomplish the mission.”

C-130J Super Hercules aircrews, pararescue and medical support Airmen, and Department of Defense crash-fire-rescue personnel stood on alert in case the shuttle crew needed to bail out or make an emergency landing, said Lt. Col. Mark Hersant,

Air Mobility Division deputy chief.“It was an honor to support NASA’s space shuttle

Atlantis during its final launch,” he said. “We were all proud to be a part of this historic day in the decades long space shuttle program.”

After the space shuttle missions, devastating quakes in Turkey brought the 603rd AOC’s focus back to earth. The most common criticism when it comes to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations is a seemingly slow response. However, this was not the case here.

When Turkey’s leaders asked for international assistance, the 603rd AOC had already been plan-ning in anticipation for the call. In less than 24 hours, aircraft were on their way with supplies to support the Turkey-led relief efforts.

“The quickness with which this mission was sent, and the assistance it provided, brought much needed shelter to the Turkish people,” said Maj. Michael Dargen, USAFE Future Operations and Airlift Operations chief, in a previous article.

Dargen led the team of USAFE, 3rd Air Force and 603rd AOC planners responsible for making the relief effort possible. More than 5,000 blankets, cots, sleeping bags and supplies were quickly deliv-ered to affected people.

But even before earthquake relief efforts and the final space shuttle mission took place, 603rd AOC planners and technicians were executing missions in support of the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973.

In Operation Odyssey Dawn alone, the AOC enabled more than 2,000 sorties. The no-fly zone was enforced, and planners identified more than 1,400 targets.

The PRCC executed and supported the recovery of the pilot and weapons officer of the F-15E Strike Eagle that crashed during operations.

“It was an extraordinary feeling knowing we played a key part in the rescue of personnel,” Baird said.

When NATO ramped up to take charge of the operation, the 603rd Air and Space Communications Squadron built a 12-nation coalition operation cen-ter and engineered a NATO secret local area net-work solution. More than 260 coalition members were operating in less than 48 hours.

And if operations in Libya weren’t enough, the AOC continued its aeromedical evacuation missions without a hiccup.

More than 180 patients were evacuated in 2011, including four wounded people from the conflict in Libya, said Lt. Col. Paul Yenter, Aeromedical Evacuation Control Team chief. His team matches up an aircraft with an AE crew “to get the right care for the right patient in the right amount of time,” he added.

“Our team serves as the focal point for the AE crews while out in the system and we handle all issues for them,” said Master Sgt. Lisa Harelson, AETC superintendent. “It is extremely satisfying knowing that we are able to move our (patients) quickly from the front lines to the home front allow-ing them to get the best medical care and support they need.”

In the words of Tech. Sgt. Sheilah Lucas, AE flight manager, “There are many things that go on behind the scenes most people have no idea about.” Although she was referring to aeromedical evacuations, her sentiment rings true for most of the missions commanded and controlled by the 603rd AOC.

As the credits rolled for the 603rd AOC’s 2011, they were still open and ready to respond on Jan. 1. Its more than 400 people are ready to sup-port joint and coalition efforts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.


Photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Willis

Returning homeCapt. Derrick Dodson (front) and Capt. Nicholas Robbins (back), 76th Airlift Squadron pilots, are welcomed home by their family members Sunday on Ramstein. Dodson and Robbins are among 10 other 76th AS members returning from operations in Afghanistan in support of the International Security Assistance Force.

Photo by Airman Brea Miller

AGE sustains mission readinessStaff Sgt. Matthew Reincke, 86th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment techni-cian, performs preventative maintenance on a generator Dec. 29 on Ramstein. AGE inspects, tests and operates aircraft systems and subsystems equipment to ensure serviceability and proper operation.

Photo by the Ramstein Airman & Family Readiness Center

Air Force family of the weekStaff Sgt. Jonathan Smith and his wife Rachel recently arrived on Ramstein from Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The couple is looking forward to new experiences in Europe.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Willis

Ensure protection ZP-3 Kai Schwarz and Airman 1st Class Nathan Silva, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron gate guards, check and scan identification cards at a housing gate Dec. 29 at the Vogelweh Military Complex. Security forces members work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to ensure protection of service members and their dependents.

Photo by Chuck Roberts

First baby born at LRMCLaila Bautista rests in the arms of her mother Ashley Bautista Tuesday after a presentation of gift baskets from the United Service Organizations and American Red Cross, signifying Laila as the first baby born at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in 2012. Joining mother and daughter at bedside is husband Senior Airman Reiner Bautista from the 886th Civil Engineer Squadron on Ramstein. Laila was born at 9:53 a.m. Jan. 1 and entered the world at 6 pounds, 12 ounces and 19 inches tall.


Year In Review

Photo by Senior Airman Stephen J. Otero

A C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron on Ramstein flies in a 10-ship formation over Southern Germany Oct. 5 in support of Exercise Bayonet Resolve. This joint exercise with U.S. Army members highlighted Ramstein’s training, war readiness and combat delivery capabilities.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Brea Miller

Airmen from the 86th Medical Operations Squadron tend to an injured victim during an Expeditionary Medical Support Exercise Dec. 1 on Ramstein. EMEDS was a weeklong exercise for members of the 86th MOS and 31st Medical Group to hone their skills in a mock-deployed environment.


Airman 1st Class Ralph Dorsey, 86th Communications Squadron cyber infrastructure technician, installs a phone card as co-worker Airman 1st Class Mikhail Reyna looks on Sept. 20 on Ramstein. The cyber infrastructure technicians, better known as “wire dawgs,” are responsible for maintain-ing all DSN phone lines on base.


Bulgarian paratroop-ers wait to board a U.S. Air Force C-130J during Operation Thracian Fall 2011 Oct. 21 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. OTF11 is off-station training designed to enhance interoper-ability between U.S. and Bulgarian air forces as well as build part-nerships with para-troopers from both nations.

Photo by Senior Airman Stephen J. Otero


Airman 1st Class Andrew Yeingst, 86th Maintenance Squadron aero repair journeyman, and Tech. Sgt. Jesse Galvez, Logistics Compliance Assessment Program inspector, review Individual Protective Equipment distribution policies during an LCAP inspection Nov. 2 on Ramstein. LCAP inspections ensure logistics and maintenance squadrons can perform key procedures in an effective manner.


Staff Sgt. Joseph Rammacher, 435th Air Mobility Squadron, secures a pallet as part of Wing Thunder 11-04 Nov. 15 on Ramstein. Wing Thunder 11-04 assesses the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing’s abilities to respond to contingencies, deployments, major accidents and disasters, and wartime and terrorist attacks.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Caitlin O’Neil-McKeown

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Dodge, 86th Aerospace Medical Squadron, gets decontaminated by the 886th Civil Engineer Squadron at a hazardous materials checkpoint Oct. 27 during a joint agency response exercise on Ramstein. The exercise, designed to educate and train service members from six different agencies, provided them with the skills needed for a real-world response.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree Esposito

Members of the 86th Security Forces Squadron participate in a simulated protest exercise during confrontation management class Aug. 16 on Ramstein. The 86th SFS trains for confrontation management (riot control) to defend the base populace and its resources from violent protestors. It is also a core task of SF members.


Tips to outprocessingLandlord Notification

Provide landlord a heads-up that you are leaving. The housing office will be calling your LL to relist your rental. Also, you are required to give a 30 day written notice. A sample letter can be picked up at the Ramstein or Vogelweh Housing Office, faxed to you, or downloaded from our web page. Notice should be deliv-ered personally if possible, or sent by registered mail. Have landlord sign notice acknowledging receipt and make sure to keep a copy for your records.

TLAYou are only authorized up

to the last 10 nights Temporary Lodging Allowance (three to five nights if you reside on base) immediately preceding depar-ture from base. Do not terminate

your rental early or you will have to pay for lodging at your own expense.

Final InspectionSchedule an appointment

with your landlord to walk through the unit the day you plan to return keys. Any con-cerns about damages should be discussed and resolved with your landlord prior to final inspection.

UtilitiesContact your utility com-

panies to arrange for a final meter reading, i.e., electric, gas and water. Also, arrange to have your telephone ser-vice disconnected. The addresses and telephone num-bers for your utility compa-nies can be found on your most recent bill. If your rental contract requires your oil tank

to be full prior to final clear-ance, arrange to have it filled before your inspection and have the receipt available to show landlord.

Loaner FurnishingsContact the Furnishings

Management Office at 489-6153 as soon as possible for delivery of a loaner kit when your HHG are picked up and also schedule loaner furniture pick up for when you will be moving out of your rental.

Cleaning/InspectionRemove all personal prop-

erty. Clean all appliances, including the washer and dryer, and defrost the freez-er (as required). Wipe down all closets, shelves, cabi-nets, drawers and counter-tops. Remove all shelf/con-tact paper, stickers and glue.

All visible dirt and debris must be removed from walls and doors, but do not paint. Clean interior/exterior of win-dows (weather permitting) and don’t forget the frames and window wells. Replace all missing/burned out light bulbs. Turn off water to the washing machine. Do not dis-connect dryer hose. Yards, garage/carports, driveways and sidewalks must be clean. Remove all oil spots, debris and damage. Repair any dam-ages that may have been done to the yard. Dispose of all trash from house and yard. Make sure you have all door keys to return to the landlord.

Final InspectionAfter final inspection,

have your landlord sign a USAFE Form 333a, Condition Inventory Checklist, verifying

you have cleared your quar-ters. You can use the checklist you received during in pro-cessing or obtain a new one from the housing office either by fax or by stopping in. You can also download a copy from our web page. You can-not be cleared from housing through virtual out-processing until a signed checklist stating there are no debts or claims against you is received.

Security DepositsDeposits are not automati-

cally returned at your final inspection. The landlord can legally withhold your deposit, (or a portion thereof) until any debts (damages, utility fees or unpaid rent) are settled. The landlord must return your deposit with interest earned.

(Courtesy of KMC Housing Office)

Meditation helps Soldiers, families find serenityStory and photo by Mindy CampbellU.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

As howling wind and rain battered windows of an Einsiedlerhof studio, a sense of peace blanketed a group of people inside a darkened upstairs room.

Despite the furor outside, they focused on breathing and yoga positions, part of “Mindfulness Meditation,” a class led by Maj. Victor Won, an Army officer who in his free time teaches fellow Soldiers and family mem-bers at U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern some techniques to reduce stress and improve resiliency.

Mindfulness-based training is a way of learn-ing to live in the present by using techniques such as yoga, meditation and breathing, said Won, who serves with the 19th Battlefield Coordination Detachment at Ramstein.

“What I am trying to teach people to do is to take a purposeful pause throughout the day just to come back and be more present,” Won said. “Simply, it is about bringing our attention to the present, bringing our awareness, becoming more conscious of our life without judgment.”

The class is open to everyone in the KMC and features a mixture of yoga and meditation. Won, a lifelong meditation practitioner, started the free class in September. By accepting what your life is like now as opposed to what you think it should or could be, you will find more calm and peace in your mind, he said.

“That will give you the power to work with stress,” Won said. “You will have the choice

to act rather than react.”As more Soldiers return from multiple deploy-

ments, military leaders are looking toward nontra-ditional ways to treat things such as post traumatic stress disorder. And they are findings that such tech-niques can help reduce stress in Soldiers, Airmen and Marines.

During an Iraq deployment, Won thought such techniques would be good for Soldiers in a combat zone.

“Many Soldiers can’t relax downrange,” he said. “They can’t sleep. There’s lots of stress.”

Although Soldiers were initially hesitant, sev-eral began taking Won’s class. Two Soldiers even stopped taking medication after learning the tech-niques.

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that a group of Marines preparing to deploy

had better moods and working memory after practicing mindfulness training.

Following that study, the Army began a study on mindfulness-based fitness training for Soldiers. The Schofield Barracks Training and Research on Neurobehavioral Growth, or STRONG, tests the effectiveness of certain components of mind fitness training.

For Maj. Jeff Labrune of the Ramstein-based 603rd Air and Space Operations Center, the class offers an opportunity to learn and spend an afternoon with his wife, Andi.

“We have seven children,” Labrune said. “It’s not quiet in our house, ever. I think every-one is multitasking these days. This is bringing awareness back to what they are doing. I think

it’s good for anyone in practice.” Andi Labrune agrees, saying she often focuses

on too many things in her life instead of living in the moment.

“I am doing so much, yet I miss out on a lot of the day to day stuff,” she said. “I like that awareness factor. I need to learn to stop what I am doing and focus on the here and now.”

The techniques could be a benefit to many in the community, she said.

“As a mom or wife, whether you are focusing on your job or dealing with deployments, we have to know how to de-stress ourselves,” she said. “I think this is a good way to do that. You can do this any-where, anytime.”

For more information about the Sunday afternoon sessions, write to [email protected] or call 0631-5600-0993.

Maj. Victor Won (center), teaches fellow Soldiers and family members at U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern some techniques to reduce stress and improve resiliency.


School advisory organizationsThe next Public School Advisory Board Public Forum takes place at 5 p.m.

Thursday in the Kaiserslautern High School auditorium. The School Advisory Committee makes recommendations and advises the principal on school policy, instructional programs, resource allocation, student services and student con-duct. The SAC is an important venue for parent input regarding school matters. The School Advisory Board serves as the advisory group to DODDS District Superintendent and Installation Commander on issues concerning our schools and our children such as school meals, transportation, safety and security, medical ser-vices, and installation policies related to dependent education. You do not have to be

a member of the SAC or SAB to participate and attendance is highly encouraged. For details, contact your local DODDS school, Air Force School Liaison Offi ces at 489-6771 or 480-9374, or the Army School Liaison Offi ce at 493-4123SLO. KMS will provide light refreshments and snacks.

RHS winter musicalThe Ramstein High School winter musical “Into the Woods,” directed by

Karsten Fischer and Liam Merkle, will be performed at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 to 21 in the school’s great hall. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets will be sold one week prior to the musical.

School Notes

Courtesy photo

Reading buddiesCarson Mathre and Ezra Jenkins read together in Maxine Reid’s fth-grade class and Gabriele Arseneault’s second-grade class at Landstuhl Elementary/Middle School. Students at LEMS read together every ve school days.

Photo by Holly Freeman

Eyeing up the shotRamstein High School sophomore Giuliana Gillespie and senior Liam Merkel (the clown) position their camera for a shot. Students in Tom Wright’s videocom course are frequently seen around the building recording daily events, creat-ing public service announcements and competing to get a spot on the monthly showing of RHSTV.

RHS holiday programRamstein High School sophomore

Collin Lyon and junior Kayla Kessel perform with the RHS choir and band

during recent holiday programs for the Ramstein community. The concerts

featured not only third- and fourth-year students in choir and jazz

band, but also rst-year students in choir and band.

KES winter concert

Kaiserslautern Elementary School rings in the holi-days with an all school musical winter concert

Dec. 14 at the Galaxy Theater on Vogelweh.

Bringing in the holiday spiritKaiserslautern Elementary School third-graders Penelope Gransbury, Aika Davis, Caroline Tremaglio, Ida Peterson and Dakota Dexter sing along during the all-school musical winter concert Dec. 14 at the Galaxy Theater on Vogelweh. Music teacher Angela Sho� directed all grades, kindergar-ten through fth-grade, in a joyful performance of “Christmas in Any Language.” Students sang holiday songs from all over the world to a full house.

Photo by Susi GibbinsPhoto by Holly Freeman

Photo by Susi Gibbins


Mark Your Calendar» Command the stage by displaying your talent

at Tuesday Night Expressions from 7 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday at the Landstuhl Community Club, Bldg. 3780 on Landstuhl Post. Children can participate until 8 p.m. with parental supervision. Bring your own props, instruments and equipment. There is a $5 entry fee for performers and spectators. Open to U.S. ID cardholders.

» Check out Germany’s largest country party at Country Nights from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. every Satur-day at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Don’t forget to ride “Tornado,” the mechanical bull! For de-tails, call 489-7261 or 0631-536-7261 or visit www.mwrgermany.com.

» Game-A-Ganza takes place from 2 to 6 p.m. the last Saturday of every month at the Kaiserslautern Community Ac-tivity Center. Game-A-Ganza features 9-ball and 8-ball tourna-

ments, chess tournaments, Texas Hold ‘em, poker, spades and lots of board game competitions. For details, call 483-6500 or 0631-411-6500 or visit www.mwrgermany.com.

Meetings» Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weight loss support

group that meets from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays (ex-cept for federal holidays or the week of Christmas and New Year’s) on Pulaski Barracks near Vogelweh in Bldg. 2919 in the fi rst fl oor conference room. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KaiserslauternTOPS. For details, call 0170-8007205 or 06303-807708.

» Overcome your fear of public speaking at Toast-masters, which takes place at noon the fi rst and third Tues-days of the month in the Ramstein Northside Chapel confer-ence room. This is a “learn by doing” public speaking club where members hone their speaking, listening, evaluating

and presenting skills in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. E-mail [email protected] for details.

» Rheinland-Pfalz Quilt Guild meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. the third Thursday of each month in the Ramstein North Chapel. Night meetings are held at 6 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month in the Kaiserslautern Landstuhl Spouses Association building on Pulaski Barracks. Stitch ‘n’ Gab are held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays at the Kapaun Chapel Annex, Bldg. 2782.

» Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held in English in several cities in Germany. For current contact numbers or meeting schedules, call the AA Help Hotline at 01803-224-357, 486-8766 or 0637-86-8766, or the ASAP Clinic at 486-1710 or 06371-86-1710.

» HUGS (Help Us Grow Securely) is an interactional and educational playgroup designed to develop parenting skills, socialization and educational activities. HUGS play-group is now located at the Vogelweh Community Center. HUGS meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and is for children ages 0 to 4. For more information, contact Army Community Service at 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203 or go online to www.mwrgermany.com.

Support Groups» The Incest/Sexual Abuse/Assault Survivors

Peer Support Group meets at 6 p.m. every Wednesday in the Yellow Ribbon Room, Bldg. 2926 on Pulaski Barracks. For details, contact Joanie Ralston at 0160-979-78785 or [email protected].

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Classes And Training» If you’re nearing military retirement, contact your

Survivor Benefit Plan counselor to schedule your man-datory briefing. This briefing is for all retiring members (tra-ditional or medical retirement), regardless of whether or not you have dependents. SBP was developed to meet the needs of the family for continuous income protection following a member’s death. Well before retiring contact your SBP coun-selor in order to schedule a pre-retirement briefing for you and your spouse (if applicable). Since your family’s financial security is at stake, it is important that you and your spouse learn all you can about SBP. In addition to the briefing, vari-ous handouts are available to assist you in making your deci-sion. For details, contact SBP counselor Melissa McNeily at 480-5759 or [email protected].

» Register now for the free Army Family Team Build-ing Level I leadership development class, Wednesday and Thursday. This class is a 101 introduction to the military life, encompassing decoding acronyms, learning about mili-tary customs and cultures and much more. Call 493-4357 or 0631-3406-4203 today to save your spot.

» Looking for a job and don’t know where to start? Or maybe you have a resume but want to polish it? Join Army Community Service for a resume writing class designed to prepare you in your career search. Learn important informa-tion about what an employer would look for on a resume and even practice an interview at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Bldg. 2917 on Pulaski Barracks. For more information, call 493-4029 or 0631-3406-4029.

» Learn how to snowball out of debt at 9 a.m. Wednes-day in Bldg. 3109 of the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center on Deanner Kaserne. This class covers instruction on building credit, how to manage debt, and covers bankruptcy and its ramifications. This free workshop will help you repair your financial outlook. Enroll now by calling 493-4151 or 0631-3406- 4151.

» Come learn more about the Exceptional Family Member Program at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday in Bldg. 2891 on Pulaski Barracks. The EFM Program is a mandatory enroll-ment program that works with other military and civilian agen-cies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational, medical and personnel services to families with special needs. For more information on this great program, call 493-4094 or 0631-3406-4094.

» Basic Training for New Parents takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 13 in Bldg. 2917 on Pulaski Barracks. Learn what to expect as a new parent and what to avoid. This class covers what equipment and supplies you will need for the new baby and discover the importance of bonding and attachment. Additionally, receive information on safety issues and increase your awareness of several common syndromes. Included in this class are hands on practice with life size dolls and a free diaper bag full of handouts and goodies, including “Babies First Year” book. For more information, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

» Are you new to the Kaiserslautern community? Join Army Community Service for Culture College, a free, two part series at 9 a.m. Jan. 19 and 20 in Bldg. 2891 on Pulaski Barracks. The first day covers instruction on Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, and customs and culture. On the second day, board a bus for a special insider’s tour of K-Town, visiting fa-vorite local attractions and learning the roads. Register in ad-vance by calling 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

» Have you walked into an establishment and found yourself in a pickle because you couldn’t figure out how to order something to eat or buy a pair of shoes? Then you need to register for the conversational German class, which teaches the street smart version of the basic German language. Now, with two days and times to choose from, learning German never got easier. Take a lunch or evening class on Tuesdays. Stop by Bldg. 2891 on Pulaski Barracks or call 493-4023 or 0631-3406-4023 for more information or to register.

Chapel News» The Catholic Women of the Chapel meet from 6 to

8 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the Ramstein North Chapel. Child care is provided. For details, e-mail [email protected].

» The Catholic Women of the Chapel host the following events: Daytime Bible Study from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. ev-ery Tuesday (breaking for summer and school holidays) at the Ramstein North Chapel Conference Room. Daytime Weekly Bible Study for Moms and Little Catholics from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Thursday (breaking for summer and school holidays) at the Ramstein North Chapel Conference Room. All ages are welcome. Evening Weekly Bible Study from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday at the Ramstein Southside Chapel.

Teen center receives $15,000 software packageby Mindy CampbellU.S. Army Garrison Kaiserlslautern

Sometimes, all it takes is for someone to ask.

The Landstuhl Teen Center recently learned that lesson when a staff mem-ber asked the computer giant

Microsoft for some new soft-ware.

As part of the Boys & Girls Club of America’s Club Tech program, the teen center recently received more than $15,000 worth of computer software from Microsoft, said Ricky Ruiz, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern youth

programs director. “At Microsoft, we believe

technology can do amaz-ing things,” the award letter stated. “That’s why we part-ner with thousands of orga-nizations like yours around the world to help each one achieve its mission.”

The teen center will soon

receive 15 copies each of “Streets and Trips 2011,” “Office Professional Plus 2010” and “Expression Studio 4 Web Professional.”

The new software will help the 50 to 60 teens who visit the center on a daily basis become more competi-tive in technology contests,

Ruiz said. “This gives our youth the

access to applications that they may not have had access to before,” Ruiz said. “This increases their knowledge base and will help them have an advantage in competitions and in searching for grants and scholarships.”

Now that the holidays are over, many are thinking of losing weight.

There is a weight loss support group in the KMC that meets from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday (except U.S. holidays) at Pulaski Barracks (near Vogelweh) in Bldg. 2919.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, or TOPS, meetings include various presentations by members and guest speakers. We have fitness activities such as walking and instructions on the use of resistance bands and isometric exercises. Everyone is encouraged to find a plan that works best for them on how lose weight. There is no specific plan or packaged food items to buy. There are lots of ideas and success stories exchanged and plenty of moral support. Men and woman alike are invited to join.

Other features of TOPS:• A system of competition and recog-

nition to provide additional support • TOPS’ healthy lifestyle guide, “The

Choice Is Mine” booklet, contains details about the exchange system for meal plan-ning, as well as motivational tips and practical advice

• TOPS recognition days • TOPS news ―TOPS monthly maga-

zine is provided as a benefit of the annual membership fee

TOPS Club Inc. is the original, non-profit, weight-loss support and wellness education organization. TOPS promotes successful, affordable weight manage-ment with a philosophy that combines healthy eating, regular exercise, wellness information, awards and recognition sup-port from others at weekly chapter meet-ings.

For more information on TOPS, visit www.tops.org. For more information, you can also come to the next TOPS meeting or call 0170-8007205 or 06303-807708.

(Courtesy of TOPS)

Lose weight, live healthier with TOPS

SHARE YOUR ADVENTURES WITH THE COMMUNITY!

Your submission must include the name of the photographer, the date of the photo, fi rst and last names of those in the photo and location.

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Your submission must include the name of the photographer, the date of the photo, fi rst and last names of those in the photo and location. Make sure all photos are high resolution. Write “Destinations” in the e-mail subject line. E-mail to: [email protected].

Anna and Lee Dvonch enjoy the amazing view from the cupola of St. Peter’s Basilica Nov. 21 in Vatican City, Italy. Courtesy photo

Jack, Patrick and Stella

Lindberg pose

together for a photo on the Charles

Bridge Nov. 25 in

Prague, Czech

Republic.Photo by Jill Lindberg

Rick, Donna and Kaella

Glenn participate

in the Bastogne Memorial

Walk Dec. 10 in Bastogne,

Belgium.Courtesy photo

Trenton Hamson and Haley Miracle pose for a photo during an underground wall tour Nov. 27 in Jerusalem. The underground wall tour takes tourists on a tour of the Old City to see the original wall of the temple.

Photo by Rebecca Hamson


Recycle your Christmas treeT

he environmental offi ce of the Kaiserslautern County Administration asks KMC resi-dents to properly recycle their Christmas trees.

Residents can drop off the trees at the offi cial collecting places for green waste in their vil-lages or they can place their Christmas trees on the pick-up days in front of the house towards the edge of the road by 6 a.m.

The trees will be used to make compost, so resi-dents are asked to make sure all decorations includ-ing tinsel are removed.

Following is a list of pick-up dates for Christmas trees:

Monday: Bruchmühlbach, Miesau, Buchholz, Elschbach and Vogelbach.

Tuesday: Langwieden, Lambsborn, Gerhardsbrunn, Martinshöhe, Bann, Oberarnbach, Mittelbrunn and Queidersbach.

Wednesday: Linden, Krickenbach, Schopp, Stelzenberg, Langensohl, Trippstadt, Johanniskreuz,

Waldleiningen, Frankenstein and Fischbach. Thursday: Hochspeyer, Alsenborn and

Enkenbach.Jan. 13: Mehlingen, Sembach and Neuhemsbach.Jan. 16: Baalborn, Otterberg and DrehenthalerhofJan. 17: Heiligenmoschel, Schallodenbach,

Schneckenhausen, Niederkirchen, Morbach, Heimkirchen and Wörsbach.

Jan. 18: Frankelbach, Olsbrücken, Sulzbachtal, Mehlbach, Katzweiler and Hirschhorn.

Jan. 19: Weilerbach, Rodenbach, Erzenhausen, Samuelshof, Eulenbis, Schwedelbach and Pörrbach.

Jan. 20: Otterbach and Sambach.Jan. 23: Mackenbach, Kollweiler, Reichenbach-

Steegen, Fockenberg-Limbach, Albersbach, Obermohr, Kirchmohr, Schrollbach, Reuschbach and Weltersbach.

Jan. 24: Ramstein, Miesenbach, Kottweiler-Schwanden and Steinwenden.

Jan. 25: Hauptstuhl, Spesbach, Hütschenhausen, Katzenbach and Niedermohr

Jan. 26: LandstuhlJan. 27: KindsbachFor more information, call the Kaiserslautern

County waste council offi ce at 0631-7105-408 or 7105-319.

(Information provided by Kaiserslautern County Administration offi ce)

Courtesy photo

KMC residents are reminded to properly dispose of Christmas trees by dropping them o at o cial collecting places or placing them in front of the house on pick-up days.

Germans observe Three Kings Day todayby Petra Lessoing86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

From after Christmas until late January, children disguised as the three holy kings can be seen walk-ing from house to house in the KMC. They have paper crowns on their head and carry a big golden star on a pole. They sing, pray and ask for charity collections for their parish.

Each year, about 500,000 children participate in the fundraiser event, which was established in 1959. More than €600 million was collected to support more than 51,000 projects and relief programs for children in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Oceania and Eastern Europe.

Today is the offi cial day when Germans observe Three Kings Day, or Epiphany.

The day marks the end of the Christmas season. The Christmas tree is lit for the last time, discard-ed, and the ornaments are packed away until next Christmas. It’s one of Germany’s most traditional and characteristic religious holidays, but only in the states of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Sachsen. In these states, Jan. 6 is a legal holiday.

The children asking for donations represent Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. In former times, when ringing doorbells, they received Christmas cookies, pretzels and sausages.

After receiving a donation, the three holy kings bless the house by writing with chalk “20C+M+B12” above the doors to keep evil from entering. The three letters C, M and B don’t stand for the kings’ ini-tials, but for the Latin words “Christus Mansionem Benedictat,” which means “Christ bless this home.”

The blessing has to stay over the door until the

next Three Kings Day. Caspar is Hebraic and means

treasurer, Melchior is Hebraic and means the king of light, and the Babylonian name Balthasar means “the Lord may protect the life of the king.”

The three wise men were con-sidered kings, because when Christ was born they came to the stable and brought gifts of gold, incense and myrrh.

ABOVE: Until late January, children disguised as the three holy kings are seen walk-ing from house to house in the KMC. LEFT: A child dressed as one of the Three Holy Kings blesses the house after asking for a donation for the parish.

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by Petra Lessoing86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby. Dates are subject to change.

Performing artsPfalztheater Kaiserslautern:• “Die 39 Stufen,” The 39 Steps, a criminal com-

edy in German, based on Hitchcock’s book, 8 p.m. today.

• “Nathan der Weise,” a play by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, in German, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 15, 6 p.m. Jan. 20, and 3 p.m. Jan. 22.

• Chamber concert with the Pfalztheater Brass Quintet, 11 a.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

• “Dance Masters! Best of Irish Dance,” the his-tory of Irish tap dancing with 14 of the best danc-ers, 6 p.m. Sunday.

• “Carmina Burana/Astutuli,” a ballet and musi-cal theater by Carl Orff, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 and 27.

• “Der Prozess,” a play by Franz Kafka, in German, 8 p.m. Thursday.

• “Der Betze brennt,” a comedy about a soccer player being kidnapped, in German, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14.

• “Chronicle of the Immortals — Blood Night,” a rock opera by Wolfgang Holbein with the band Vanden Plas, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, 25, 28 and 31.

• “The Return of Shaolin,” a kung fu show about the lives of Shaolin monks, 4 p.m. Feb. 5.

For details, call 0631-3675-209 or visit www.pfalztheater.de.

Kammgarn Kaiserslautern:• Fiddler’s Green perform Irish speed folk and

metal ‘n’ rock, 8 p.m. today. Tickets cost €20.• Men in Blues: Richard Bargel, Major Heuser

& Band with finest blues rock, 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost €18.

• The Pusher, a rock pop band from Sweden, 8 p.m. Jan. 13. Tickets cost €16.

• Sväng, a quartet from Finland, presents har-monica music, folk, tango, swing ‘n’ blues, 8 p.m. Jan. 19. Tickets cost €15.

• U.S. guitarist Bernard Allison presents blues rock, 8 p.m. Jan. 20. Tickets cost €20.

• The band Coppelius presents metal ‘n’ rock on classical instruments, 8 p.m. Jan. 21. Tickets cost €16.

• Black Stone Raiders present rock, blues and funk, 8 p.m. Jan. 26. Tickets cost €20.

• The band The Black Pony presents Indie pop rock, 8 p.m. Jan. 28. Tickets cost €20.

For details, visit www.kammgarn.de or call 0631-365-2607.

Fruchthalle, Kaiserslautern: • The Orchestra and the female choir of the

Pfalztheater present “Open,” with works by Claude Debussy, Wolfgang-Andreas Schultz and Ludwig van Beethoven, 8 p.m. Jan. 13. Tickets cost €14 to €21.

• Jazz Stage meets Middle Ages with RicciCapricci Ensemble playing on old instru-ments, 8 p.m. Jan. 20. Tickets cost €12.

• The Hagen Quartet performs works by Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johannes Brahms, 8 p.m. Jan. 26. Tickets cost €12 to €20.

For details, stop at the Kaiserslautern Tourist Office, Fruchthallstrasse14, visit www.fruchthalle.de or call the office of arts at 0631-365-1410.

SWR radio studio, Fliegerstrasse 36, Kaiserslautern:

• Members of the German Radio Philharmonics Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern present works by Bohuslav Martinu, Arthur Bliss and Sergej Tanejew, 11 a.m. Jan. 15. Tickets are available at the door or at [email protected]

• The German Radio Philharmonics Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern presents “Kulinaria,” with works by Richard Strauss, Jacques Ibert and Georges Bizet, 1 p.m. Jan. 19. Lunch will get served at noon. Tickets cost €19 with lunch, and €10 without lunch.

For tickets, email [email protected] or call the office of arts at 0631-365-1410.

Protestant Church, Obermoschel:• New Year’s concert: Collegium Vocale

Waldlaubersheim presents sacral choir music and contemporary songs. Admission is free. Donations for local kindergartens are welcome.

Landstuhl, Stadthalle:• “Sister Hits Act,” a show with the legendary

songs from the msuical Sister Act, 8 p.m. Jan. 21. Tickets cost €19.50 to €28.

• “The Night of the 5 Tenors,” with soloists and the Plovdiv Symphonic Orchestra presenting works from operas, 8 p.m. Feb. 3. Tickets cost €19.50 to €28. For details, visit www.stadthalle-landstuhl.de.

Haus des Bürgers, Ramstein-Miesenbach:• Dance Masters perform the “Best of Irish

Dance,” 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost €32.50 to €42.50.

• New Year’s concert features opera and operetta melodies by soprano singer Carola Reichenbach and the Berlin Soloist Ensemble, 8 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost €25 to €33.

• “Moscow on Ice,” a family show on ice com-bined with a traditional Russian circus program, 4 and 8 p.m. Jan. 13. Tickets cost €22 to €35.

• “Der du vom Himmel bist,” songs and piano works by Franz Lizst in honor of his 200th birth-

day, 5 p.m. Jan. 15. Tickets cost €12.For details, visit www.hausdesbuergers.de.English Theatre, Frankfurt:• “The Who’s Tommy,” a rock musical,

7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Tuesdays to Fridays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. For more information, visit www.english-theatre.org.

Saarbrücken, Saarländisches Staatstheater, Schillerplatz 1:

• “Blue (Creation 29),” a dance night by Marguerite Delon, 6 p.m. Sunday and Jan. 15, and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. For details, visit www. theater-saarbruecken.de or call 0681-3092-486.

Nationaltheater Mannheim:• “Romeo und Julia,” a ballet by Kevin O’Day,

7:30 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit www.nationaltheater-mannheim.de.

Miscellaneous• Kaiserslautern, event hall on Gartenschau area,

KL on Ice open to Feb. 12. Skating hours are 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m., 4 to 6 p.m., 7 to 9 p.m. on weekdays; and 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturday. Admission is €2.50 for children and €3.50 for adults. For details, visit kl-on-ice.de.

• St. Wendel, Missionshaus, Missionshausstrasse, exhibition of natitivity sets from all over the world, to Feb. 2. Hours are 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 6 p.m. Admission fee is € for adults and €1 for chil-dren.

• Otterberg, stores open 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Flea markets• Kaiserslautern, Pfalzcenter (across from

Daenner Kaserne), Saturdays.• Bad Dürkheim, Saline (salt-works), 8 a.m. to

4 p.m. Saturday• Ludwigshafen, Hauptbahnhof (main train

station), behind pavilion, Saturday.• Saarlouis, Globus, Dieselstrasse, Sunday.

Antique markets• Homburg-center, near Rathaus, am Forum,

Saturday.• Saarbrücken, Saarlandhalle, Sunday. • Deidesheim, Stadthalle, Sunday. For details,

visit www.troedlerundsammeln.de.

Was ist Los?KMC cultural

highlights

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Moscow Circus on IceThe Haus des Bürgers in Ramstein-Miesenbach presents “Moscow Circus on Ice,” a family show on ice combined with a traditional Russian circus program, at 4 and 8 p.m. Jan. 13. Tickets cost €22 to €35. For details, visit [email protected].


Introducing the KMC’s newest residents

Angel Gilberto Nieves-Gonzalez Born at 4:57 p.m. Nov. 5 at

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Angel was 8 pounds, 1 ounce and 20 inches long. Proud parents are

Staff Sgt. Hiram E. Nieves and Mayra Gonzalez. Angel also joins big brother Hector E. Nieves. The family is stationed on Ramstein.

Kaydyn Jade WrightBorn at 10:15 a.m. Dec. 10 at St. Johannis Krankenhaus in

Landstuhl. Kaydyn was 7 pounds, 3 ounces and 21 inches long.

Proud parents are Thomas and Irene Wright. The Wright family is

stationed on Ramstein.

Benjamin Lee CraigBorn at 11:33 a.m. Oct. 25 at

the Westpfalz-Klinikum in Kaisers-lautern. Benjamin was 6 pounds, 14 ounces and 21.25 inches long.

Proud parents are Jeremy and Tara Craig, stationed at Vogelweh

and Rhine Ordnance Barracks, respectively.

Marcus Anthony Torneskog Born at 8:25 a.m. Nov. 15 at

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Marcus was 8 pounds, 7 ounces and 20.5 inches long. Proud parents are Mark and Sarah Torneskog. The family is stationed on Ramstein.

Mikayla Renee Whitaker Born at 3:33 p.m. Oct. 22 at Landstuhl Regional Medical

Center. Mikayla was 7 pounds, 12.9 ounces and 20.9 inches long. Proud parents are Senior Airman

Maria and Michael Whitaker from San Antonio, Texas. The Whitaker

family is stationed on Ramstein.

Trevor Alexander RocheBorn at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Trevor was 6 pounds,

3 ounces. Proud parents are Senior Airman Michael and Michelle

Roche. The Roche family is stationed on Ramstein.

Share your new bundle of joy with the community. Send your baby’s fi rst photo to the Kaiserslautern American and it could be published in the Baby Photos section. Perfect for scrapbooks, as keepsakes or to send to friends and family. Include your baby’s name, time and date of birth, hospital name, weight and length, parents’ fi rst and last names, and the place where your family is stationed, along with a JPEG photo. Send information to: [email protected]

POSE FOR A LIFETIME MEMORY

Let us put your baby in the Kaiserslautern American!

thrilled to have you in the 21st TSC,” Piggee said. “I know you will be a tremendous addition to our team at the 21st TSC and it’s with extreme pride that I say welcome aboard.”

Sanchez previously served as the Central Command’s J3 and J4 sergeant major at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla.

“I feel honored and blessed to be here today. Brigadier General Piggee, thanks for your confi-dence in me as I step into this awesome role with its tremendous responsibilities,” Sanchez said. “It is with great pride I return to Germany as the com-mand sergeant major of this outstanding unit. A big part of my career has been spent in this great coun-try, and I could not be more excited to serve again here with such amazing hosts and friends.”

During the ceremony, Piggee also expressed his gratitude and thanks to Spencer and his family.

“Command Sergeant Major Spencer’s extraordi-nary vision, clarity of purpose, unmatched techni-cal and tactical abilities, and outstanding leader-ship ensured mission accomplishment to the high-

est standards and have positively impacted the lives of over 25,000 Soldiers, civilians and family mem-bers,” Piggee said. “Jim, Laura and Olivia, thank you all for your hard work, dedication and commitment. I know I’m speaking for everyone here when I wish you the best of luck and God speed.”

Spencer will go on to the Army Sustainment Command in Rock Island, Ill., where he will serve as the command sergeant major.

“There are no words that I could say that would do any justice to the amount of appreciation and respect that I have for the leaders, Soldiers, civilians, local nationals and fami-lies of the 21st TSC. You all are our nation’s best and have performed exceptionally well during some of the most turbu-lent times of our military’s history,” Spencer said.

“Thank you, thank you, thank you, for upholding the Army values and living all those creeds which

we are judged by,” Spencer said. “Your untiring efforts and continued service in making our Army and all of the surrounding communities better is truly remarkable.”

CEREMONY, from Page 1

Photo by Spc. Iesha Howard

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Sanchez receives the ceremonial noncommissioned officer saber from Brig. Gen. Aundre F. Piggee, commander of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, during a change of responsibility ceremony.


Story and photo by Rick ScavettaU.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

While many folks during the recent holiday season were filled with fes-tive cheer, some Soldiers living in the barracks overseas might have found themselves facing the holidays blues.

At U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern, volunteers from Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers hung door hangers ― roughly the size of your average “do not disturb” sign ― with important suicide prevention awareness information on every bar-racks door in the area.

“It means a great deal to me to have all the Soldiers remember they are needed, that they are loved and we hope that everybody will make the right deci-sion,” said Spc. Travis Housekeeper, assigned to Company B, LRMC.

While statistics show that suicide rates don’t necessarily spike during the holidays, there’s always a chance of catching the holiday blues, said Lisa Velez, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern’s Suicide Prevention Program lead prevention coordinator.

In all, 40 BOSS volunteers success-fully completed the daylong project, using more than 1,215 door hangers, said Susanna Leist, the garrison’s rec-reation delivery system coordinator.

They left their marks on barracks in Landstuhl, Miesau, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Daenner Kaserne, Kleber Kaserne and Sembach Kaserne, she said.

The BOSS program, part of

Kaiserslauterns Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, supports sev-eral community events, but suicide prevention awareness is personal to Soldiers, said Sgt. 1st Class Michael Kufro, Company A, Landstuhl

Regional Medical Center, who took part in the event.

“It’s very important to look after and take care of each other and make sure we’re taking care of our battle buddies,” Kufro said.

Dodgeball InvitationalDodge, duck and dive with six to eight of your

friends at the Dodgeball Invitational at 11 a.m. Jan. 21 at the Landstuhl Fitness Center, Bldg. 3720. Pre-register from Tuesday to Jan. 20. The invitational costs $5 per team and is open to U.S. military ID cardholders (must be 18 or older). To register or for more information, call 493-2088 or 0631-3406-2088.

New! FemFusionLadies 16 and older can enjoy a one-hour work-

out designed just for women. Lift and firm every inch of your body by using a unique combination of mat work and dance. Burn fat, sculpt and tone your muscles. Improve balance and posture. Decrease back pain by increasing core strength and control. FemFusion takes place at 10 a.m. Wednesdays at the Landstuhl Fitness Center, Bldg. 3720. Cost is $4 per class.

Free class! Yoga SculptLearn how to use yoga and innovative resistance

exercises with the use of weights for increased muscle endurance at Yoga Sculpt from 9:30 to

10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Landstuhl Post, Bldg. 3720. For more information, call 486-7172 or 06371-86-7172.

RealRyder cycling classGet your outdoor cycle training indoors at the

RealRyder cycling class from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Kleber Fitness Center, Bldg. 3235. This class is not child friendly. For details, call 483-7610 or 0631-411-7610.

New! Binkies & BabesMoms and babies ages 6 weeks to

2 years old workout together during this infant stimulation class. Bring baby’s favorite blanket and toy. Binkies & Babes takes place from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursdays at the Landstuhl Fitness Center, Bldg. 3720. Cost is $6 per class. For more information, call 486-7172 or 0631-86-7172.

New! Preggie PowerPreggie Power is a one hour, low impact, high

energy, cardio and strength training circuit class. Suitable for all stages of pregnancy. This class is

child friendly. A doctor’s note is required to par-ticipate in this class. This class is held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at the Landstuhl Fitness Center, Bldg. 3720. Cost is $4 per class or $6 per class with child. For more information, call 486-7172 or 0631-86-7172.

Free! Cycling classGet your outdoor cycle training indoors at the

RealRyder Cycling Class from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Kleber Fitness Center, Bldg. 3235. This class is free dur-ing the entire month of December. This class is not child friendly. For more information, call 483-7610 or 0631-411-7610.

New! H.I.T.High Intensity Training class includes a variety

of sports, agility drills and strength training. H.I.T. takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Landstuhl Fitness Center, Bldg. 3720. Cost is $4 per class or $6 per class with child. Call 486-7172 or 0631-86-7172 for more information.

Soldiers caring for Soldiers

Pfc. Erin Skiles hangs a door hanger with suicide prevention awareness information at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.


Visit www.kaiserslauternamerican.com/movies.php for detailsAt The Movies

Gateway Cineplex (Ramstein)TODAY - War Horse (PG-13) 11 a.m., 2:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 8:45 p.m.

Puss in Boots (PG) 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:15 p.m.

In Time (PG-13) 11 a.m., 1:40 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 9:30 p.m.

Dream House (PG-13) 11:30 a.m., 2:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:15 p.m.

SATURDAY - War Horse (PG-13) 11 a.m., 2:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 8:45 p.m.

Puss in Boots (PG) 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:15 p.m.

In Time (PG-13) 11 a.m., 1:40 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 9:30 p.m.

Dream House (PG-13) 11:30 a.m., 2:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:15 p.m.

SUNDAY - War Horse (PG-13) 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

Puss in Boots (PG) 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6 p.m.

In Time (PG-13) 11 a.m., 1:40 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m.

Dream House (PG-13) 11:30 a.m., 2:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m.

MONDAY - War Horse (PG-13) 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

Puss in Boots (PG) 11:15 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m.


Contagion (PG-13) 11:15 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY - War Horse (PG-13) 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m.




WEDNESDAY - War Horse (PG-13) 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m.




THURSDAY - War Horse (PG-13) 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m.



Galaxy Theater (Vogelweh)TODAY - Mission Impossible 4 (PG-13) 4 p.m.

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (R) 7 p.m.

SATURDAY - Footloose (PG-13) 4 p.m.

Paranormal Activity 3 (R) 7 p.m.

SUNDAY - The Three Musketeers 2 (PG-13) 4 p.m.

Now ShowiNg

Editor’s note: Schedules and synopses are provided by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service. Movie times and dates are subject to change by the individual theaters. Please check with the theater to ensure accuracy.

ACROSS1 Shepard in space5 Compulsive desire9 Adored one13 Norse god of mischief14 Non-concerted efforts16 Baltic capital17 Beekeeping19 1952 Olympics host20 Lady of Spain21 Bank amounts23 Long ride?25 Seasonal songs26 Musical finales29 Eminent conductor31 A long, long time32 Evergreen33 Sleep time36 Sri Lanka export37 Clique39 Vase40 Detection device42 Signal an actor43 Goad44 20 Questions category46 Gone to pot47 Type of melon48 Constant50 Sauce52 Pitch tents56 Sparkling wine57 Always59 “Double Indemnity” novelist60 Galloped61 Thrashes62 “Alfred” and “Judith” composer63 Burlesque bit64 Down the tubes

DOWN1 “Oh woe!”2 Easy gait3 Analagous4 Cage of films5 Worship of Allah6 Moppet7 Cudgel8 “Ars Poetica”

poet9 Blast furnace input10 Revelation11 Makes eyes at12 Cambodia neighbor15 Haile __18 “Mila 18” author22 Jazzman Shaw24 Leave unsaid26 Lloyd Webber musical27 Kind of arch28 “Volare” singer30 Betel nut tree32 Ancestor34 Trampled35 Raggedy Ann’s friend37 1980’s Schwarzenegger role38 Hold sway41 Vatican chapel43 Writing implements45 Dreadlocks wearers46 Transmitted47 Actor Romero49 South African grassland50 White-spotted rodent51 Dismissal53 Eastern nurse54 In-tray item55 Call for attention58 Luau souvenir

Solutions to the Dec. 16 puzzle

Puzzle courtesy of http://thinks.com/

War Horse (PG-13) ― Set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the First World War, “War Horse” begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young man named Albert, who tames and trains him. When they are forcefully parted, the film follows the extraordinary journey of the horse as he moves through the war, changing and inspiring the lives of all those he meets: British cavalry, German soldiers, and a French farmer and his granddaughter.

Starring Emily Watson and Toby Kebbell.

In Time (PG-13) ― Welcome to a world where time has become

the ultimate currency. You stop aging at 25, but there’s a catch: you’re genetically engineered to live only one more year, unless you can buy your way out of it. The rich earn decades at a time (remaining at age 25), becoming essentially

immortal, while the rest beg, borrow or steal enough hours to make it through the day.

When a man from the wrong side of the tracks is falsely accused of murder, he is forced to go on the run with a hostage. Living minute to minute, the duo’s love becomes a powerful tool in their war against the system.

Starring Justin Timberlake and Olivia Wilde.

FRI JAN 06 - WED JAN 11In Digital 3D: The Darkest Hour (PG13-

Fri 18:45, Sat & Sun 13:30, 18:45, Mon - Wed 19:00

Alvin and the Chipmunks (PG)- Fri

15:30, Sat & Sun 13:30, 15:15, Mon - Wed 16:00

Mission Impossible: Ghost

Protocol (PG13)- Fri 20:00, 22:30, Sat 17:30,

20:00, 22:30, Sun 17:30, 20:00, Mon - Wed 20:30

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of

Shadows (PG13)- Fri 17:45, 20:00, 22:30,

Sat 13:30, 20:00, 22:30, Sun 13:30, 20:00, Mon

- Wed 18:00, 20:30

The Adventures of Tintin (PG)- Fri -

Sun 15:30, Mon - Wed 16:00

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (R)-

Fri & Sat 17:00, 22:00, Sun 17:00, Mon - Wed 17:45

The Muppets (PG)- Fri 15:30, Sat & Sun

13:30, 15:30, Mon - Wed 16:00

War Horse (PG13)-Fri & Sat 17:15 :22 , 00,

Sun 17: 15, Mon - Wed 17: 45

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Brand new freestanding house,10 Min. to RAB 280sqm., 5bedrms., 3 baths., floor-heating,open-fire-place, attic-terrace, ga-rage 2.500 €uro + util Anne S.Neumann Immobilien4you Tel:06372-803641 or 0173-8317162Bungalow 130 m2; 20 km toRAB; School-District Ramstein; 2BR; 1.5 Bath; BIK; Liv/Din-Room;Storage; 1 Garage; Yard; 1 Cat al-lowed; Rent: 1,000.00 EUR +40.00 EUR garage + utilities;Avail.: February 1, 2012. For moreinfo please contact GI Bill Pay Ser-vice Real Estate, 0160-1065196or 06371-465407, E-mail:[email protected] bright freest house145sqm, BIK, 3BR+bath+livingrm, balcony, basement, offroadparking, 5min to Vogelweh €8900172 6706133 or 0176 38067449Fehrbach-Pirmasens, 15 min toLandstuhl: nice 6BM free-standhouse, 3 baths, basement, gara-ge, open-fire-place, patio, yard,E1520, Immo T.016096096498Freest. house, Schmalenberg, re-nov, 200sqm, 15min Kl / Vogelw5br, lrg liv-dinrm, new bik, 2bathfurn, 3cellar rms, lrg balc, carport,SAT-TV, €1470 +util 0172-6836244Freestanding house, 330sqm., 5bedrms., 3 baths., b.i.k., floor-hea-ting, terrace, garage low energyhouse 2.700 €uro + util Anne S.Neumann Immobilien4you Tel:06372-803641 or 0173-8317162Freestanding house, in Rabschool, 10 Min. to RAB, 213sqm.,4 bedrms., +studio, 2 baths.,b.i.k., terrace, garage 1.650 €uro+ util Anne S. NeumannImmobilien4you Tel: 06372-803641 or 0173-8317162Freestanding house, Kaiserslau-tern school district, 260 sqm, 5bed, 3 bath, large BIK, fireplace,double garage, yard, € 1900 + ut.,av. 15. Jan. KKA Immobilien, Tel.0172-6642692 KarlFreestanding house, Rab school,200sqm., 4 bedrms., 2 baths.,b.i.k., loundry room, yard 1.500€uro +util Anne S. NeumannImmobilien4you Tel: 06372-803641 or 0173-8317162Hefersweiler: Freest. House,315sqm, 7BR/3BA+3toilets, yard,balcony, terrace, garage, wonder-ful view € 2.300,- + util (WithoutFinders fee) 06371/943311-16www.GermaWild-Immobilien.deHouse 67735 Mehlbach, HauptStr. 107, 138sqm, 4BR, liv/dinrm,BIK, 2bath, basem, attic, garage,2balc, sm garden, cleaning possi-ble. 950€ +util +2mnth dep 0172-6903147House in a quiet Area, 5 Rooms,Livrm, Dinrm, BIK, Bath, Guest-t.,Landryrm, Big Balcony, DSL-Inter-net, AFN, Garage, between Ram-stein + Baumholder. Avail now€880 063847067 or [email protected] in Hühfrüschen, 270sqm,4bedrm, 2livrm, 2BIK, 3bath, 3 uti-lityrm, 2carports, balcony, ter-race, high quality, yard, quick toautobahn A62, €1900+ util, Call0179-3269897

House Rodenbach Hübelstr. 13,165sqm 6BR livrm BIK w/din area2bath sunroom balc garage€1000 +util +2 mnth dep 06374-2316 or 0160-1470605Hütschenhausen: nice 5Bed, 2Baths, freestanding, 2car-garage,available 1. Jan € 1.210,-- RE/MAX Dreamhomes 4 U, Land-stuhl, Kaiserstr. 4, 06371/6129262 or 0170 685 0060 askfor Wolfgang, email [email protected] brand new house,245 sqm, 5 bed, 3 bath, garage,garden, € 1850+ ut., av. 20. Jan.KKA Immobilien, Tel 0172-6642692 Karl.Kaiserslautern, 200sqm, 6bedr,2.5bath, bik, 2garages, €1550+util Real Estate Metzler 0175-9855251Kindsbach: 4 bdr Duplex, Bik, li-vingr, Terrace, balcony, base-ment, garage, available 1. Jan €1.200,- RE/MAX Dreamhomes 4U, Landstuhl, Kaiserstr. 4, 06371/6129262 or 0170 685 0060 askfor Wolfgang, email [email protected], nice 1-fam hou-se, 155sqm, 5rms, liv.-kit,1.5bath, cellar, carport, garden,all parquet floors, pets welcome,avail 1Feb €1130+util Call: 0171-3136996KL-Siegelbach, beautif low ener-gy freest house, 187sqm, 5BR,2.5bath, BIK, basem, attic, 2 cargarage, carport, no pets, avail 20Jan 1500€ + util Tel: 06301-719567 or 01726785550Kollweiler: Duplex, 297sqm, 5BR/ 2,5BA, balcony, terrace, yard,carport € 2.020,- + util 06371/943315-16 www.GermaWild-Immobilien.deLabach, 10 min to Landstuhl:3Bm duplex, garage, yard, base-ment, E800, Immobili-enT.016096096498Landstuhl (City): 3 bedroom hou-se, living-diningroom w. fireplace,kitchen w. b.i.k., 1,5 bathrooms,basement, garage, yard 900,- € +util KD-Baubetreuung 06371-619033Ramstein 15 min No. 4, 4 hou-ses, 4 - 7 BDR, rent €1100 - 2000,ZIAI Immobilien 06371 57888

Landstuhl Melkerei, FSH, 3BDR, 2 baths, carport, small yardrent € 900, ZIAI Immobilien 0637157888Large spacious house in a quietarea. Build 1988. 5 Bedroom, Li-ving-Dining-Area, Built-in-Kitchen,2 Bath, laundry room, storageroom, Garage, open fire place, bigterrace Living Space 230 m² Pro-perty 980 m² 1710€ call: 0170-2427998Martinshöhe, freest, 4BR,2baths, 170sqm, 2garage, €1320.- +util Immobilien Hauschild Tel:06373-505600Mehlbach (KaiserslauternSchool): Very modern House, hu-ge living/dining area, 260sqm,4BR/3BA, 2 toilets, open-fire-place, garage, yard € 1.930,- +util 06371/943311-16 www.GermaWild-Immobilien.deMittelbrunn - 6bdrm house, availnow 1100€ plus util. Doris Drew-low Immobilien, Tel: 06371-5940059Near KL-Vogelway, 160sqm., 4bedrms., + studio, 2 baths., b.i.k.,yard, 2 garages Noo Fee House1.100 €uro + util Anne S. Neu-mann Immobilien4you Tel: 06372-803641 or 0173-8317162New 5Bm house/apartment inHöheinöd, 10min to hospital,open-fire-place, garage, E1420,ImmoT.016096096498Noo Fee Houses 10 Min. to Land-stuhl hospital, freestanding hou-se, 180sqm., 4 bedrms., 2 baths.,b.i.k., basement, 2 garages Noofee house, 1.200 €uro + util AnneS. Neumann Immobilien4you Tel:06372-803641 or 0173-8317162Ramstein-city: Freest. House,2BR/2BA, living, dining, 100sqm,€ 700,- + util 06371/943311-16www.GermaWild-Immobilien.de

Nice big House 228sqm complet-ly furnished, 4bed room, big livingroom, 11/2bath room, kitchenwith complete inbuild furniture, ex-tra basement, patio big and nicegarden 1000sqm, all fenced inwith electric gate opening , 2 gara-ges with electric door openers, 2miles from base and bus stop infront of the house available on Ja-nuary 15, 2012 office 06371-5331or home 06371-953017Otterberg pretty duplex 3 bdrm1.5 bath and open living/diningroom 1050€ plus util. Doris Drew-low Immobilien Tel: 06371-5940059 or 0171-6464001Otterberg: Duplex, 185qm LivingSpace, BIK, Big dining and Livingroom with open fire place, 4BR/2BA, Hobby room, Storage room,2 x Balcony, Rent: 1250€ call Ke-rim at RE/MAX Real Estate Center0631/41408880Quirnbach: Country home veryquiet. 3BR/2BA. Ready to movein. Rent Price 1250,-- € RE/MAXDreamhomes 4 U ask for SonjaGray 06371/6129262 or 0160/3807277 [email protected] school, freestanding house,300sqm., 5 bedrms., 3 baths.,b.i.k., floor-heating, garage lowenergy house 2.700 €uro + util An-ne S. Neumann Immobilien4youTel: 06372-803641 or 0173-8317162RAB school, wonderful house,193sqm., 3 bedrms., 2 baths., at-tic, basement, yard, garage 1.380€uro +util Noo Fee Anne S. Neu-mann Immobilien4you Tel: 06372-803641 or 0173-8317162Ramstein, dplx new renewed,with garage+garden, 4 br, 2,5bath, 210 sqm, BIK, € 1400+u. av.15.Jan, KKA Immobilien, Tel.0172-6642692 Karl

Ramstein, 235sqm, 5BR, 1250.-€; Kollw: 225sqm, 1600.-€; Her-mersberg: 270sqm, 5BR, 2250.-€;Weselberg: 180sqm, 4BR 1130.-€& more.. Realtor Erika016096697945 [email protected]

Ramstein, Duplex, 5min. to airbase, master BR w/ bath, 5 otherBR, 3 half baths, lr/dr, BIK, gara-ge, 2 balconies, terrace, laundry,SAT TV & fon in all rooms, Medi-terranean style, about 235 sqm(2500 sf), avail 1 Feb ‘12. No pets.€1775 + util. Call 06249-2689 /[email protected]

Rothselberg, nice charming 4bedr. freest., 180sqm, nice bik,open liv rm, balcony, 2.5 bath,cov patio, nice yard, garage, dblcarport, basement, shed, nice lo-cation, no pets, 1330,-€ Kusel-Ci-ty, very nice 5 bedr. freest., 190sqm, nice bik, din & liv rm, bal-cony, 2.5 bath, patio, yard, gara-ge, storage, no pets, great view,1430,-€ Oberstaufenbach, nice lrg5 bedr. freest., 203 sqm, nice bik,lrg din & liv rm, 3 balcony, 2 bath,nice yard, basement, garage, smlpet ok, 1315,-€ Obermohr, nicecosy 3 bedr. freest, 100 sqm, nicebik, open din & liv rm, 1 bath,yard, shed, storage, parking, smpet ok 670,-€ Reduced Fees RealEstate Sabine Leppla please call:0179-2267905

Schönenberg, 245sqm, 6BR,3baths, garden, €1690 +util Immo-bilien Hauschild Tel. 06373-505600

Spesbach: 4 bedroom house, li-ving-diningroom, kitchen w. b.i.k.,1,5 bathrooms, garage a. yard1115,- € + util KD-Baubetreuung06371-619033



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Iglesia Hispana Maranatha18 años evangelizando Kaiserslautern!

Servicios - Domingos 10 a.m. Estudios - Viernes 6:30 p.m. Visitanos en: Adolph-Kolping-Platz 11, Kaiserslautern o llamanos al 0176-42084700 o 0631 - 4140540 para mas informacion.

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Keeping it real, relational and relevant

August-Süssdorf Strasse 8Ramstein-Miesenbach06371- 407 808 [email protected]

Sunday Worship Gatherings at 9 & 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 AM – Nursery AvailableSundays: Corporate Worship 10:45 AM

Weekdays: Men’s, Women’s and Small Group Bible Studies / Prayer Meetings

www.trinityreformedpca.com

Kirchenstrasse 2a, 66849 Landstuhl, Tel: 0 63 71 - 61 81 38 (across the street from European Country Living)

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Gary Cra�, Pastor

A Christian fellowship that gathers to study God’s word verse by verse so we can know, glorify and serve Christ.

Teaching the village, reaching the world!We meet

Sundays at 11 a.m.For more info call 06371-616793

or visit our website www.CCK-Town.org

Industriestr. 5066862 Kindsbach

Schedule of ServicesSundays Bible Classes (all ages) 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.Wednesdays Devo. & Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Kaiserslautern Church of ChristMühlstrasse 34 • 67659 Kaiserslautern

Contact Information Tel. 06 31 - 36 18 59 92Web: www.ktowncoc.org • E-mail: [email protected] Doyle 0 63 71 - 46 75 16 • John Phillis 01 60 - 6 42 79 95

“� e churches of Christ salute you.” - Romans 16:16

Time of Services: Sunday Prayer - 10:30 a.m. | Sunday Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer - 6:30 p.m. | Hour of Power Discipleship Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Saturday Hour of Prayer 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Soul Winners International Ministries, e.V.Pastors William & Olivia GairyIm Haderwald 13 | 67661 Kaiserslautern-Einsiedlerhof011-49-171-385-1754 or [email protected] | www.soulwinners2011.org

Episcopal ServicesHOLY EUCHARIST

Sundays 10:30

Kapaun ChapelFor more information please

call 480-6148 or 06372-3163

St. Alban's Military Community

Schwedelbach: House to rent,140 sqm, Directly available, BIK,4BR/2BA, Living room, Diningroom, Garden, Patio, Balcony,Double garage, Rent 920€. call Mi-chaela at RE/MAX Real EstateCenter 0631/41408880 or 017632 391664

Spesbach: townendhouse,212sqm, 4bedr., livr., bik, 2bath,yard, garage, €1550.- +util RothImmobilien 06374-994776 or0171-1950606

Steinbach near Glan-Münchwei-ler: Large house 5-6 bedr., 3Bathr., familyroom, BIK, livin-groom w open fire place, large co-vered patio, balcony, garages €1.800,-- RE/MAX Dreamhomes 4U, Landstuhl, Kaiserstr. 4, 06371/6129262 or 0170 685 0060 askfor Wolfgang, email [email protected]

Steinwenden: Freest. House withcombined rental apartment under-neath, 260sqm 6BR/3BA, garage,yard, terrace, € 1.840,- + util06371/943315-16 www.GermaWild-Immobilien.de

Steinwenden: Freest. House,5BR/2BA, 225sqm, open-fire-place, 2 car garage, wonderfulquiet area € 1.680,- + util 06371/943311-16 www.GermaWild-Immobilien.de

Steinwenden: nice townhouse.155sqm, 3bedr., livr., bik, 2.5bath,balcony, terrace, €860 +util RothImmobilien 06374-994776 or0171-1950606

Town House; 182m2; 12 km toVogelweh; 4 BR; BIK; 2.5 Baths;Liv/Din-Room; Large studio;Sauna; Basement; Carport; Avail.:January 1, 2012; Pets negotiable;Rent: 1,400.00 EUR + utilities +25.00 EUR carport. For more infoplease contact GI Bill Pay ServiceReal Estate, 0160-1065196 or06371-465407, E-mail: [email protected]

Trippstadt, 5 bm free-stand hou-se, 2,5 baths, 1400€, Im-moT.016096096498

Very new house in Hütschenhau-sen 4 bdrms, electr fireplace, 1full bath & 2 1/2 bth, built-in kit, liv& diningroom, 2 patios, fencedgarden, garage, gas heating, pets& children welcome, 1550€ plusutil, avail now Doris Drewlow Im-mobilien, Tel: 06371-5940059

Waldmohr, FSH, 290sqm, 5BDR, 2,5 baths, big garage, niceyard, rent € 2000, Ziai Immobilien06371 57888

Wallhalben, 10 min to Landstuhl:4BM house, garage, yard, E1000,ImmobilienT. 016096096498

350sqm FSH Kusel, 15min RAM,8BR 3bath 4BIK garage 727sqmlot, No realtor! 0160-1841783

Altenkirchen, 20min RAM, 1-2Fam House 7Rms, BIK, bath, re-nov, €70.000 neg. 0151-12241659

Build Your Own House To yourown specification 15 min to airba-se No real estate fee 100% finan-cing in most cases ZIAI Immobili-en 06371 57888

Between KL and Mannheim: Gre-at House in very quiet location,BiK, 3-4 bedr, 1 ½ Bathr., Carportstorage, 10 years old € 298.000,--RE/MAX Dreamhomes 4 U, Land-stuhl, Kaiserstr. 4, 06371/6129262 or 0170 685 0060 askfor Wolfgang, email [email protected]ünchweiler: Duplex,4Bedr., 2 Bathr., living/dining, bik,balcony, patio, quiet living area,available now, very energy effi-cient € 185.000,-- RE/MAX Dre-amhomes 4 U, Landstuhl, Kai-serstr. 4, 06371/6129262 or 0170685 0060 ask for Wolfgang, [email protected]: Nice freestanding House,built in 2009, 181 spm li-vingspace, BIK, 5BR/3,5BA, Li-ving room, Dining room, Balcony,patio, nice garden (400 spm) Sel-ling price 295000€ call Michaelaat RE/MAX Real Estate Center0631/41408880 or 0176 32391664Hauptstuhl, 10 yr old single hou-se, 320sqm, 6 bdrms, 3 1/2 bth, 2built-in kit, 2 livingrms, fireplace,sauna, basemt, attic, balcony, pa-tio, garage and garden, lot size589sqm, 319000€ incl realtor feeDoris Drewlow Realty, Tel: 06371-5940059Home For Sale Duplex - half inMackenbach Perfect spot, 195m²living space double garage, kit-chen 6 years old, ready to moveaugust 2012 Price: 360k€ Con-tact: [email protected]: Building lot in quietarea, avail to build now, fully deve-loped, approx. 775sqm, €38.000Obo, Immobilien Hartmann, Tel.06371-912591Kaiserslautern-Morlautern: Lowenergy Duplex, 170qm livingspace, BIK, built 2005. Carport,Garden, Terrace. Price 279.000.-€call Bernd at RE/MAX Real EstateCenter 0631/41 40 8880Kindsbach: nice duplex with ga-rage built 2006, 145sqm, 4bm, 2baths, E200000, Immobili-enT.016096096498Kollweiler: Bungalow new con-struction 300 qm living space 5BR/3BA. Come and see. Price €450 000 RE/MAX Dreamhomes 4U ask for Sonja Gray 06371/6129262 or 0160/ [email protected] new freest 1FH near Sem-bach in 67727 Lohnsfeld, Im Bän-gerläng 13. 270sqm liv-sp,584sqm property, basem, garage,sauna, BIK, 3baths, 9BR, lrg liv/dinrm, south terr, 2balc. Price329.000€ ImmoCenter Bolich &Co Tel. 0631-342766210 or [email protected], 4BM duplex with ga-rage, built 2001, E224000, Im-moT. 016096096498Ohmbach 20min. RAM 1FamHouse, 5BR, 2baths, 3garages,149.000€ neg. 0151-12241659Ohmbach, low energy House,248qm Living space, BIK, 5BR/3,5BA, big dining and living roomwith open fireplace, Basement,Carport, Garage, Built 2002,762qm Yard, Price 219 000€ callBernd at RE/MAX Real EstateCenter 0631/41 40 8880Weilerbach - Bungalow 3+bdrms, 2 bth, large property & ga-rage 209000€ Doris Drewlow Im-mobilien, Tel: 06371-5940059


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07 Merc C280,56kmi., 4dr, auto,silver, AC, auto lock/wind/mir, 6disc, iPod inter, dealer Navi w/BT,MB-Tex, sunroof, sum&wint tires,ex cond. $16000; 0170-8056538

07 VW Jetta GLI US Spec, Auto,Garage kept, leather, 62k, powereverything, dealer maintained,Stock w/summer tires, Alloys w/winter tires $17500 [email protected]

1995 BMW 740Li manual, powerwindows, locks, mirrors, cruisecontrol, A/C, sunroof, multi CDplayer, leather heated seats and anew inspection RAB [email protected] Cell:016099673695

1996 Chrysler (CDN) Vision; 4Doors; Sedan; 82000km; Automa-tic; Metallic; 155 HP (211 PS); Caris very Dependable; 1 Owner/Ga-rage kept; Top Shape! €[email protected]

1996 Opel Station Wagon 256KRuns great New tires, brakes,struts, shocks, Clean inside Greatwork car. PCSing need to sell!Guarantee to pass INSP $2500;0160-94917855 / [email protected] Alfa Romeo GTV. 95,000Miles. 6 Speed Manual. Leather.All Power. 17" rims w/all season ti-res and 19" rims w/summer tires.Car is a must see ! $6000 0160-98270870 / [email protected] Mercedez A class GermanSpecs. Safe fun, 4 door with sunroof, new winter tires and set ofsummer tires both with rims. Runsgreat. 150,000 mi [email protected], 4 door, silver hatch backwith sun roof, 5 speed, no clutch.New winter tires/set of summer ti-res, both w rims. 150,000 miles.$3400 [email protected] Dodge stratus. currentlynon op, auto shop says it willpass inspection just needs wintertires. take as is, make me an [email protected] 0176739278512001 Ford Transit FT 350L TDE,374.652km, diesel, 125HPS, AC,blue met., ABS; electr. windows,rear view mirrors, etc., ESP, cen-ter locks, heated windows, foglights, spare tire and car lift incl.Kusel area. More pics: http://profi-le.imageshack.us/user/FordTran-sitCall: 0163-44608832005 Toyota Rav4 2x4, 1.8l,123HP, 56K mls, dealer maint.manual shift, su-wi tires, trailerhitch, german specs. $13500OBO 0157-84335151



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MOTORCYCLES


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2006 Fiat Punto special edition.67,000 miles. great condition, 5speed manual. metallic orange.Euro spec. Please call to arangefor a view $6000; 017671758182/[email protected]

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SEin excellent condition with only36k miles. $16000 [email protected]

2010 Volvo XC60 T6, 25,000 mi-les, ice white w/blk leather, Nav,moonroof, climate pkg, rear andside park assist, premium sound,Nada is 37,000 $35000;[email protected]

2011 VW Tiguan SE, 30000KMUS Spec, Triptronic, Blue Metal-lic, Charcoal Leatherette Interior,17" Alloy Wheels. All Season Ti-res. Very good condition. [email protected] or 0151 / 43120008

3 Series BMW 4cyl. new model,one owner, orig 110K miles,4doors, 5sp, great gas mileage,sunroof, all season tires, exc condpassed mil inspection, €1950.-obo acc state side cheque. T.06301-719500

4 Continental Extreme ContactDWS Ultra High PerformanceM+S Tires 215/45ZR17 w/17K mi-les. W Rated 168mph/270kphPurchased Aug 10 for $440 [email protected]

Fiat stilo 1.4 16V active, 2005,stylish and sporty! black metallic,interior grey/blue, 2-door, glass"sky window" stretches acrosswhole roof -- convertible feeling!71,000km, 95 PS, 6 gears, unlea-ded fuel, air condition, bord com-puter, RDS high-class radio/CDwith 6 speakers, power steeringplus city steering, airbags, centrallocks, set of summer and winter ti-res, non-smoker car, only one ow-ner, in excellent condition, no ac-cidents, german tüv till march2013. € 6,000 (neg.) call 0151-58216091

Focus 11 Red 4dr, AT, AC, PW/L/M, AM/FM/CD/Aux, remote entry,tilt, cruise, traction control, 30k mi-les, dlr maint 33+MPG, fact warty.Excel cond, $14450 [email protected]

Golf-Audi Winter Tires withWheels: 14" Nord Frost II, 175/80R14 M+S (mud & snow) w/5 Lugsteel wheels. Used one season.Call 0172-615-2956 Jamie $125

Gold Toyota Sienna XLE minivan,6 Cyl, Power everything, Leatherinterior, Sunroof, 6 Disc CD chan-ger, 7 passenger seating, w/ 151Kmiles. $6K obo. $6000; 06371-465387 or 0162-7082402 [email protected]

I'm selling a brand new in the boxlift kit for a 07-12 Toyota FJC. Itsa complete kit with shocks andsprings. Available now. [email protected]

PCS'ing soon, need to sell FordFiesta 02, Great on gas, manualtransmission, km 135000, A/C,Power windows, Central lock, co-lor gray, $2500 OBO [email protected]

power wheels escalade black015125207361 $200

Price Lowered - 2011 Mustang5.0 - 1100 miles - Black exterior,red leather interior, heated seats,lots of add ons, extended warran-ty. [email protected] $307500151 4183 3728

Sard Oil Catch Can. Brand newstill in box. Bling for your engine!!$100 [email protected]/017622987498 pics onwww.class-world.eu

Selling Brand New in the box liftkit for 07 and up Toy FJC. Boughttwo just need one. Enhance yourFJC with this new kit. [email protected]

TODA K20A Valve Spring Set.Original price $400.TODA racingparts. Never used Asking $275Ph.017622987498 / [email protected]

Toyota Master Ace Caravan forsale. email for information [email protected]


2009 BMW GS 1200 ABS brakesheated grips, many extras, only5000 miles, $15500 Call: 0162-2766420

Lookin for a Harley-Davidson.Can be older or not runnin andparts. Gear too. Please make meyour offer to: [email protected]

Cleveland Browns fans are invi-ted to join the Browns BackersWorldwide chapter in Kaiserslau-tern hosting watch parties everygameday in Otterbach Live!! [email protected]

Reiki: Interested in forming a Rei-ki Share Group? Please contactJerry or Lorraine @ [email protected]

Considering having your babyoff-base in a spa-like setting?Please contact us for obligation-free advice! [email protected]

Just found out your pregnant?Want to develop a relationshipwith one doctor for the term ofyour pregnancy? Considering ha-ving your baby off-base? [email protected]



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August-Süßdorf Str. 1266877 Ramstein

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English speaking meetings of Al-coholics Anonymous available inthe Kaiserslautern/VogelwehArea. Our contact information is:AA Hotline-01803-224-357,www.aa-europe.net/countries/germany.htm

Free English Speaking OpenHouse & Tour for Expecting Pa-rents at Landstuhl St. JohannnisKrankenhaus! February 7; 5:30pmE-mail us for more info! [email protected]

Water Birth...considering havinga water birth? Please contact usfor obligation-free advice! [email protected]

Quit Smoking Today! The ArmyPublic Health Nursing is offeringTobacco Cessation Classes for ci-vilian and military personnel in theKaiserslautern Military CommunityArea. Classes will begin the 2ndof March 2011 from 1130 -1230hours. The classes will be held atthe Kleber DFAC, Back DiningRoom Bldg. 3206. New classesbegin on the first Wednesday ofevery month and last for fourweeks. Advance registration is re-quired. To register or for more in-formation call Army Public HealthNursing at DSN: 486-7002 or CIV:06371-86-7002

! ! Experienced Child Care provi-der (engl spk) has openings forages 0-10, very flex. 7min RABPls call 0163-2943479

KA advertisers living on base/post and offering child careservices are on the approvedlist of Family Child Care(FCC) providers. Those livingoff base/post offering theseservices in the KA are notscreened by FCC. Use goodjudgement when choosingoff base/post child care ser-vices. Qualifications shouldbe checked and referencesrequested before placing anychild in the custody of childcare providers who have notbeen screened.***Anyoneproviding more than 10hours of care per week, on aregular basis, MUST be licen-sed by the FCC office. If youdo not have a license andprovide care, you could pos-sibly lose your base housingprivileges.***

Daycare Mom is looking for 0-3yrold child. References. 0630-1700.Full-time. Avail now in Miesen-bach. Call Astrid 06371-50649 or0151-28050990


!!!Playstation 2 Games!!! 6 Ga-mes in Original Covers for a Dona-tion to KidsCare Cambodia e.V(Donations may be tax deductible)Infos per Email $22 [email protected]

!!!XBox Games!!! 9 Games in Ori-ginal Covers for an Donation (30)to KidsCare Cambodia e.V.(Dona-tions may be tax deductible) [email protected]

!11 VCR children Movies!!! For aDonation to KidsCare Cambodiae.V. More Infos per [email protected]

110 voltage 20in tv, 2 xbox 360games, 10gb xbox 360 hard drive,360 mic, charging cord for 360controller. negotiable prices [email protected]

12 playstaion 3 games for $20 apeace or a group price of $200 &plastation 2game (okami) Pc CDsims game packs [email protected] 017673927851

2 Decoder for AFN TV. ScientificAtlantic D9835. 110-240v and freeTV and 3 extra transformers [email protected]

AFN Receiver HD 9865 AFN Re-ceiver AN 9835 for 150 email if in-terested [email protected]

Almost new! Atco Suffolk electricreel mower, in-built roller for a pro-fessional "checkerboard" patternon your lawn! Easy turndial heightadjustment. $300 [email protected]

Antique 1976 Panasonic Micro-wave Oven - 35 years old and stillmicrowaves. Make me an offer.0152-2474-3950

Antique table plus 4 matchinghand-carved chairs, all made fromsolid wood, please call017661349395 between 7 and9pm.(number 01) €1200 [email protected]

Antique Tin Pot - very old - pas-sed down from my grandfather.$40. See pictures at www.class-world.eu E-mail [email protected]

Bassett couch, loveseat, oversi-zed chair. Upholstered. [email protected]

Beautiful antique sofa, hand-car-ved and made from solid wood,please call 017661349395 bet-ween 7 and 9pm. (number 03)€500 [email protected]

Beautiful hand painted germanclock, wonderful gift for one thatyou really care about, gold leaf,wind up clock w/ chime, can beplaced on table or hung on wallwith individual stand. Has to beseen to be appreciated. $900.0177-6036101

Beautiful wool jacket pink size.38/40 of German Alba Fashions/beads embroidery. Back length58 cm. 50% virgin wool, 40%, an-gora 10 %, polyamide. Hardlyworn €21 [email protected]

Beautiful, antique cupboard,hand-carved and made from solidwood, please call 017661349395between 7 and 9pm.(number 02)€2300 [email protected]

Beautiful, very antique cupboardfor your livingroom, made from so-lid wood, please call017661349395 between 7 and9pm. (number 04) €2300 [email protected]

Bestecke Solingen 23/24K GoldPlated Flatware Set. Model 1280Lwith 72 piece. New only two piecehave very light surface scratches.€320 [email protected]

Big mirror made from solid wood,please call 017661349395 bet-ween 7 and 9pm. (number 06)€100 [email protected]

Big tents, 2, white, excellent con-dition, each: 114ft. length, 59ft.,width, 28ft. hight, for sports orshows or exhibitions, made in1993 - like new 0152-25194313(David Frank)

house season 7 or big bang theo-ry season4 $30 [email protected]

more customers. more sales.more business.



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Tel. 06374 / 2538Fax: 06374 / [email protected]

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All Cars and Vans with winter tires!No extra costs!

Big wardrobe made from solidwalnut tree wood, please call017661349395 between 7 and9pm. (number 10) €40 [email protected] Keys Concert TicketsAvailable! 40 Euro a piece for theconcert in Berlin on the 28th ofJan. e-mail for more [email protected] & Yellow curtains for be-droom/livingroom. Satin like mate-rial. $15 See www.class-world.eufor pics. 017622987498/[email protected] blue chair 4 my son buthe is too big for it. I purchasedthis chair from Bed Bath andBeyond. Asking $80 paid $99,Still in box. 06374944804Brand new Kindle Fire for 150$or best offer. I dont have a usefor, original package but no re-ceipt. Call Thomas: 0179-9100405 / [email protected], made from solid oakwood, please call 017661349395between 7 and 9pm.(number 07)€60 [email protected] for TV, Bassett (Pine),65" Ht, 30" Wd, 20" Dp, ExcCond, TV also for sale (see SonyTrinitron 25"), $165 OBO, Call0163-330-5535, Lv MsgGerman Washer and Dryer withconnectors -Good condition- call0160-806-0553 $250 [email protected]

Calvin Klein Perfume Beauty I'dlike the smell on you but not onme. Full Bottle. E-mail me for pic!$25 [email protected]

China Set, Crate and Barrel 8pcDining Set complete. Nice andElegant. Comes with Serving trayand Serving Bowl. Price Negotia-ble. $450 [email protected]

Collection of leather bound, si-gned by the author, 1st editionbooks, mint cond. Over 100 diffe-rent books. Authors include: Nor-man Mailer, William F. Buckley,Joseph Heller, Elie Wiesel, DonaldMc Dunne, John Updicke, TomWolfe, etc. $ 15.000 - serious in-quiries only! Call: 0631-940213 or0151-270-19822

Designer living room lamp, mura-no glass, designed by italian fac-tory AV Mazegga, stained light-green up to clear, four leaved,height35, diameter 70cm €[email protected]

Dining room table 90 cm X 180cm with 6 chairs; A bar ( H 140cm, l 130 cm ), A hutch (H 140cm, L 250 cm) €1000 [email protected]

dress shirts, pants/jeans, sweatshirts and tony stewart leatherjacket sizes 18-32, jacket size lar-ge. prices negotiable $5 [email protected]

Fans, power converter, Tmobilerouter and misc. items. Pleaseemail for info. $50 [email protected] All Items are sold indivi-dually and/or together for differentprices

For 1 bed plus 2 matching bedstands and 1 dresser, all madefrom solid walnuttree wood, plea-se call 017661349395 between 7and 9pm. (number 09) €80 [email protected]

Free Cleveland Browns fans areinvited to join the Browns BackersWorldwide chapter in Kaiserslau-tern hosting watch parties everygameday in Otterbach Live!! [email protected]

Futon bunk bed. Bottom partfolds out to a queen size bed. Of-fer includes bed and cream colo-red futon matress for the bottompart. $100; 01756588338 or063017983666 [email protected]

Futon couch that folds out into aqueen size bed. Including red andblack futon matress. $50 0175/658338 or 06301/7983666 oremail to [email protected]

German Handmade! Oculti Cul-tus Secreti 2nd Military Intelli-gence Battalion Unit InsigniaWood Picture Inlay. Pair 37x25cm. €120 [email protected]

Green suade handbag. Withthree compartments. Zipper top.$20 0176-22987498 please leavea message if I do not answer.

House season 7/ the big bangtheory season4 the ren & stimpyshow $30 [email protected]

I have 2 unused knee braces. Si-ze small. Perfect condition. [email protected]

If interested in a beautiful tablefor yout telephone, made from so-lid oak tree wood, please call017661349395 between 7 and9pm. (number 12) €50 [email protected]

If interested in a hometrainer,brand "Kettler", please call017661349395 between 7 and9pm.(number 13) €80 [email protected]

If interested in a wardrobe madefrom solid walnut tree wood, plea-se call 017661349395 between 7and 9pm. (number 11) €30 [email protected]

Iiyama 19" computer monitor,quite some years old but still wor-king. Probably you have a gooduse for it...50$ or best offer. 0179-9100405 / [email protected]

Italian desk lamp, murano glass,clear, belongs to living roomlamp, designed by AV Mazeggafactory €50; [email protected]

Kids adidas soccer shoes, US si-ze 1, EU 32, black & red, worn afew times. Non marking. $35.0176-22987498, pics on class-world

Lace dress, eggshell/offwhite, size 6, never worn. For wedding/prom/summer night out. $50;017622987498 or [email protected] Pic on www.class-world.eu does not do justice. Be-autful dress.

Large Antique Dark solid wood. 3pull out draws, 3 cabinets aboveand below to store goods in. 7feet tall. Price: $2900017622987498. class-world.eupics

Ms. Corona@serendipityart mo-ved to landstuhl and needs to sella few things. Love seat sofa andchair fireplace, curtains, large or-nate mirror, table and chairs, mo-tor bike, please call 0631-17258or 01776036101

Older Grundig TV w/SAT receiver(no flat screen) works great €80for both obo Call: 06386-6711

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New DVD series for sale multipletitles Desperate housewives sea-son 4&5 Ugly Betty season 2&3Jill scott Lady detective season 1Army wives $30; 0151 4641 2770

nice teak commode / tallboy invery good condition for sale. Solidwood with 4 drawers. width:60cm / depth: 40cm / height:110cm €400; 0179-9100405 /[email protected]

Pink and white snake skin purse,not real. pics on www.class-world.eu [email protected]

Old doll, by the brand "Schildkrö-te" please call 017661349395 bet-ween 7 and 9pm. (number 05)€120 [email protected]

Orient carpets, Mir Indien red.Very beautiful handmade pieces.size: 1x170x122 1x180x122,1x260 round about 30 years old.professional washed. €[email protected]

playstation games Deus EX, Resi-stance 3 & fall of man, guitar hero5, majin, guitar hero smash hits,prostreet, modern warfare 2,bloodstone 007, grand theft auto$20 [email protected]

PS3 Fat 40 GB+2 controllers. -$225 Red Dead Redemption -$25 MW2 - $20 COD World AtWar - $20 Little Big Planet - $25$225 [email protected]

Satellite Dish and mountingbracket; Works with AFN andSky. Available for pick-up only inSiegelbach. $70 [email protected] with fitting handingglass cabinet. Oakwood. Fittingdinner table w 6 chairs availablefor 150 Euro to complete yournew dinningroom. €500 0176-32283670 or [email protected] wood burning stove $350;0151-12902223 / [email protected] Trinitron 25" TV, traditional(not flat screen), 7 yrs old, kept inspare office, barely used, $50,Call 0163-330-5535, Lv MsgSunbeam Table Top BBQ porta-ble Grill used once $10. Can deli-ver to RAB Call: 06332-41560Swarovski Pegasus-From the1998 "Fabulous Creatures" Se-ries. Retired in 1998, Asking$500.Ph. 06374/944828

Swarovski Crystal - Attention col-lectors! All pieces over 20yearsold! Prices greatly reduced! Greatgift for any special occasion! Pri-vate collection! Retired pieces.Penguin mother & baby, koala be-ar mother and baby, Panda mo-ther & baby, turtle. Call for info:06332-41560 between 2pm to9pm. Can deliver to RAB!Swarovski SC Isadora & Antonio,from the trilogy (magic of dance)2002 & 2003, w/crystal signs &displays) will sell separately, Price299 € each obo Call: 0162-2762421Swarovski, silver, crystal, trilogymasquerade, 1999-2001, w/cry-stal signs & displays, 899€ oboCall: 0162-2762421The Swarovski Pierrot mesasu-res 8". This is the first edition of"Masquerade" series. Retired in1999. Pics on www.class-world.eu [email protected] table plus 1 matching ser-ving tray, both made from solidoak wood, please call017661349395 between 7 and9pm. (number 08) €40 [email protected] base/foot for 46" Philips TV(46PFL 7605H) originally sealed.No use for it because my TV ismounted to the wall. €70; 0179-9100405 / [email protected] Perry's Madeas Big HappyFamily. DVD Never opened still inplastic. $5 [email protected] and CSA documents, coinsof Germany and China, privatecollection, for sale piece by piece.Call between 4-7pm 0152-25194313 (David Frank)

Very nice coffee / cocktail tableas solid steel frame constructionwith glass sheet cover. Size: 100/100/43cm, 150$ or best offer.0179-9100405 / [email protected]

Wine Rack/Holder, holds six bott-les, attractive metal finish, fits per-fectly in a small, narrow space.$10; 0163-330-5535 or [email protected]

Wood frame picture. From Ash-field Arts. Made in the UK. Paid$500. see class-world.eu for [email protected]

Yard sale: Niedermohr, leadglass, antique household selecti-on, clothes, furniture and more,please make an [email protected]

Zune HD 16gb plus car chargerand car adapter, docker, and co-ver $130 [email protected]

There have been reports ofpets being sold from bree-ding facilities that are not ma-naged at the highest profes-sional standards. Pleasechoose your pet carefully.Make sure you check the cre-dentials of the people sellingthe pet, and get proper pa-perwork showing shots and/or other proof of healthy con-dition. For further advice,consult your Veterinarian.



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2 Female Shi-Tzu pups for sale.All shots/papers incl. $700 each.Puppy avail. for pick-up mid Janu-ary. in Ktown area. Call 0152-233-59371 or email. $700 [email protected]

2 Maltese boys ready for theirnew homes. They are chipped, de-wormed, have all shots and are re-gistered. 950 Euros obo 06302-981850 or [email protected] anyti-me

African grey parrot babies, verytame, handraised & fed. 06363-4020370

PCSing 3yr old lionhead bunny,free with all accessories. [email protected] 017673927851

am looking for a PowerVu recei-ver with valid subscription for afntv [email protected]

I am moving and losing my roommate in January, so I am lookingfor someone to share an apart-ment with. Please e-mail me ifyou are interested :) €[email protected]

Looking for used transforemersasap. Willing to pick up [email protected]

Need Handyman to do home re-pairs. Must speak english. Call:0162-2766420

New Challenge for Baseball /Softball Coaches!! The River Ban-dits Baseball and Softball Team,located in Saarbrücken (A6,30min from KL) is looking for coa-ches for both teams and alsoplayers. Please contact: [email protected] or call0171-8634083

Professional need min. 2bdrm,fenced in yard, dogs allowed,highspeed internet in Landstuhl.Have dogsitter / putzfrau. Can mo-ve anytime 2012/2013, flexible.€1100 [email protected]

Teacher, foreign languages buy-ing dictionaries all languages andforeign language guides. Call0152-25194313 or 0160-69439449

Vodafone interntet stick [email protected] 0176-73927851

Wanted please: gently-useditems to Donate! to the LandstuhlThrift Shop (proceeds go to Woun-ded Warrior Program, USO etc).Will pick up. Thank [email protected]

Professional Services are of-fered by registered busines-ses as well as private peo-ple. To ensure a satisfactoryservice experience, please al-ways ask for credentials anddeny payments up front. Forcleaning services, arrangefor payments after a finalwalk-through and inspectionof the clean house.

! ! ! ! ! Bridge cleaners - cross thebridge into a cleaner world! We of-fer all services around your home!www.bridge-cleaners.vpweb.de0173-3683830

! ! PCS cleaning, weekly, experi-enced team over years INSP gua-ranteed 0160-91948-691 [email protected]

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Certified translations. Reasona-ble rates. Call 06374-4113 or0179-531-0274.

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