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Kaiserslautern American - June 12, 2026

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86th Airlift Wing conducts change of command, welcomes new commander

Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing welcomed Col. Denny R. Davies as the new 86th AW commander June 10.

Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams relinquished command to Davies during a ceremony, presided over by Brig. Gen. Stephen P. Snelson, U.S. Air Forces in Europe–Air Forces Africa deputy commander. Williams commanded the wing from May 17, 2024, to June 10, 2026. She set a vision that strengthened partnerships and prioritized executing the 86th AW’s litany of no-fail missions.

During the ceremony, Snelson passed along praise from Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, the Third Air Force commander who was unable to attend the ceremony.

“For the past two years, Gen. Williams provided exactly that leadership – she led the 86th Airlift Wing with class and excellence, constantly hopping from one crisis to another,” Snelson said. “She never lost her poise and always remembered to take care of her people and their families.”

During her command, Williams

View from mountain Pendling near Kufstein, Austria.
Stephen
Snelson,
Photo by Senior Airman Vaughn Weber

Normandy families nourish connections with US service members around table

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SAINTE-MÈRE-ÉGLISE, FRANCE — A quaint town with stone-paved streets leads visitors to a local airborne museum; directly across the street stands the famous Church of Sainte-Mère-Église, featuring a mannequin paratrooper hanging from its steeple.

Over 200 military personnel gathered at the church to walk through downtown toward the town hall meeting with their respective French families. U.S. and Allied service members were welcomed into the homes of Normandy families to share home-cooked meals, exchange gratitude, and honor the heritage during the commemoration of the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, June 2.

Through consistent learning and engagement, service members broadened their understanding and deepened their sense of purpose in service.

“It’s a rare chemistry of ‘I’ve got your back, you got my back,’ you don’t find that, and the fact that we have that here is amazing,” said U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Navas, 173rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 11 bravo. The Normandy family dinners originated from a bonded history dating back to June 1944. One local family that fled German occupation in 1940 established roots in SainteMère-Église. The Bertot household and local

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community members continued this timehonored tradition by fostering friendships between Americans and French families.

“My mom loves Americans. I think for a lot of people over there [in Normandy], that’s the sentiment,” said Carine Bertot, daughter of the host family. “We are very grateful for the liberation; it’s always a very joyful period. It’s a strong link to our loved ones because my grandparents lived through that. They told me about it, so I have this direct connection, and my parents have it with their parents.”

Carine recalled a story from her grandmother, Monique, who lived in Paris before the family fled Nazi occupation. These stories, like many from World War II veterans and survivors, are rooted in preservation, resilience and a shared connection through love and courage.

“My grandma told me about it. It was a very big trauma for her because she was 12 years old at the time,” Carine said. “She said, ‘We had to put everything we had on the train. Everybody was trying to get on the train and run away.’ She remembered that the train couldn’t even move because there were people on the rails. People were scared.”

The recollection brought a sense of awe, as a mother’s love doesn’t stop at a homecooked meal but through the safety and happiness of their kin. U.S. Airmen and Soldiers sitting at the table enjoyed a heartwarming meal and reflected on these stories

shared by their French hosts.

“I think it’s important to have this dinner to reminisce on the history and not forget what we are celebrating and remembering together,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lam Cate, 14th Air Support Operations Squadron tactical air control party member. “It’s amazing to immerse different cultures and to build new relations, continuing these traditions for years to come.”

The Bertot family has a long tradition of stepping up when others are in need. At 15 years old, Carine’s paternal grandmother, Marie-Josephe, demonstrated remarkable bravery by hiding an American soldier on her family’s farm before German patrols discovered him.

“We live near Utah beach, our life is here; we always live with the memories of the Americans,” said Christin Bertot, hostess for the Normandy family dinner. “When we were younger, we would roam the beach and play hide-and-seek in the bunkers. My parents always spoke of the Americans with gratitude.”

Carine chimed in with joy, reflecting on her own memories of playing in the old bunkers.

While we recognize the sacrifices of those who stormed the beaches of Normandy and parachuted behind enemy lines in World War II, their legacy endures as these places are remembered in fondness, gratitude, and courage; embracing the friendships and bonds of a new generation of service members.

sat at the table enjoying a meal, and reflected World War II stories. Even after 82 years, the people of Normandy welcome American Soldiers and Airmen as returning family, offering hospitality that is remarkable and unmatched anywhere else.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Navas, 173rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 11 bravo, greets a local french family in Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 2. Even after 82 years, the people of Normandy welcome American Soldiers as returning family, offering hospitality through home-cooked meals and shared moments. Our international partnerships and global security were born from the solidarity demonstrated on these beaches in 1944.
U.S. Airmen, Soldiers and local French family converse during the Normandy Family Dinner at Sainte-MèreÉglise, France, June 2. Over 200 military personnel had dinner with respective local French families.
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers pose for a photo with a local family during the Normandy Family Dinner event at Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 2. Airmen

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led the Global Gateway in supporting Operation Midnight Hammer and Epic Fury, orchestrating worldwide air mobility operations that connected combatant commands, Allies, partners and joint forces.

“If there’s one thing our wing proved over the last two years, it’s that readiness is more than a metric, it’s a mindset,” said Williams. “When I reflect on the last two years, I don’t think first about the statistics, awards, or operations, I think about the people.”

Additionally, on Dec. 4, 2024, when a massive industrial fire erupted in Landstuhl, she enabled U.S. Air Force firefighters from Ramstein to join German emergency responders in a coordinated effort to extinguish the blaze.

Williams emphasized the critical role of the wing’s Total Force Airmen who support global operations daily. She concluded by commending their readiness and ability to strengthen access, basing, overflight, and burden sharing through relationships with strategic Allies, Partners, Joint services, interagency partners, and local leaders.

“The Global Gateway succeeds because of the relationships we built with our host nation partners, our local communities, our NATO allies, our joint teammates, and each other,” Williams said. “Those relationships matter. They create trust, trust creates teams, teams create capability, and capability is victory.”

As Davies assumed command, he expressed deep gratitude for the 86th AW’s commitment to the mission and expressed his confidence the wing will remain a strong force in the Department of War as the nation’s Global Gateway.

“Time and again, this wing stands in the breach to ensure mission success, peace, and prosperity from the East Coast of the United States to the Far East, from the Arctic Circle to the southern tip of Africa,” said Davies. “Morning, noon, and night, the Global Gateway stands firm in support of the most consequential operations of the 21st century.”

Previously, Davies commanded the 19th Airlift Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, and served as deputy commander at the 86th AW. Additionally, he is a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft command pilot with more than 2,500 flying hours and six deployments supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

The 86th AW supports the headquarters for USAFE-AFAFRICA, Third Air Force, three tenant wings and more than 120 mission partners to include 56,000 U.S. service members, Department of War civilians, and their families in the Kaiserslautern Military Community.

“May God bless us, and may each of us be worthy of the privilege of serving our great nation,” said Davies. “Let's get to work.”

With origins dating back to the Roman legions, military changes of command initially included the transfer of a baton symbolizing orderly transition of authority. The tradition evolved through Prussian military customs, with unit flags representing a unit’s identity, trust and heritage. In the U.S., the ceremony reflects the enduring principle of leadership continuity and civilian control of the military, symbolized today by the passing of the unit flag from one commander to the next.

a military change of command ceremony, the “first salute” is the formal greeting the incoming commander receives from the unit’s assembled troops immediately after officially assuming command.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing outgoing commander, renders her final salute during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, June 10. The final salute serves as the commander’s concluding tribute to the troops they are departing, symbolizing their last official act of leading their team before moving on.
Photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo
U.S. Air Force Col. Denny R. Davies, 86th Airlift Wing incoming commander, renders his first salute during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, June 10. During
Photo by Senior Airman Vaughn Weber
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Stephen P. Snelson, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa deputy commander, presents Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing outgoing commander, with a Legion of Merit medal during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, June 10. Change of command ceremonies are a U.S. military tradition that introduces new commanders to their units and is their first chance to address their team officially.
Photo by Senior Airman Vaughn Weber
U.S. Airmen assigned to units across the 86th Airlift Wing attend a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, June 10. The change of command ceremony is a long-standing military tradition that represents the formal transfer of responsibility from one officer to another.
Photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo

THE HOUSING HYPE TAKE NOTE

KMC Housing Out-Processing

Those with PCS orders planning to depart the KMC should review the Housing OutProcessing Checklist by scanning the QR code on the upper right or visiting https://www. ramstein.af.mil/Ramstein-Housing-Office/

TLA

On-Base Housing

You are authorized 3 business days of TLA, excluding weekends and holidays, prior to your port call date and should first contact Ramstein Inns to book lodging for you and your family before seeking accommodations in the local economy.

Off-Base Housing

Those residing in economy housing are authorized reimbursement of up to the last 10 nights immediately preceding your departure (counting backwards from your departure/ port call date).

Note: TLA is not authorized, if sleeping accommodations, either personal or FMS loaner furniture, are still in place.

Temporary Furniture

Departing service members are entitled up to 90 days of temporary furniture prior to departure; this allows you time to arrange for an earlier pickup of household goods. After contacting TMO to arrange for the pickup of household goods and transportation arrangements, you can reach out to the Furnishings Management Section to schedule temporary furniture and the pickup of any loaned appliances, if residing in the local economy.

On-Base Out-Processing

» At least 40 days prior to your anticipated departure date, visit the Housing Office during walk-in hours to schedule your Preand Final Inspections for Military Family Housing.

» Come prepared with a copy of your orders and departure information.

» Once the Final Inspection is completed, the Facilities Inspector will sign any necessary clearance documents for your out-processing checklist.

» If you do not have orders or a departure call date, only the Pre-Inspection can be scheduled. A separate visit will be necessary to schedule the Final Inspection once orders and a port call date are confirmed.

Off-Base Out-Processing

» Provide your Landlord a minimum of 30 days written termination notice (form provided from the Housing Office).

» Contact the UTAP and FMS offices for outprocessing instructions and guidance on terminating utility services, if applicable.

» Schedule a final walk-through of the home with your LL and complete the required Premises Condition/Inventory Form (333A) with the LL.

» The LL MUST complete sections 19 and 20.

MANDATORY – You need to come to the KMC Housing Office after the final walk-through with your Landlord to finish out-processing from Housing. Come prepared with:

» A copy of your Rental Termination Notice

» Completed Premises Condition/Inventory Form (signed by Landlord)

» A set of PCS orders.

We will complete the forms for your OHA Stop and advise you on your TLA reimbursement. You will be cleared from vMPF and/or the checklist provided by you. Out-processing can be done during regular walk-in hours.

KMC HOUSING OFFICE

Bldg. 2020, 5th Avenue, Kapaun Email: kmchousing@us.af.mil DSN: 489-6671 COMM: 0631-536-6671

Walk-In Hours:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu (8 – 11 a.m. & 1 – 3 p.m.) Friday (8 – 11 a.m. & 1 – 2:30 p.m.) (No Walk-Ins between 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.)

The Housing Office is closed on the 2nd Wednesday of each month as well as on German & American Holidays.

Updated Clinic Hours – Important Notice

The 86th Medical Group has updated hours to support mandatory training and unit readiness. The clinic will be CLOSED all day on the third Wednesday of every month for mandatory training.

2026 closure dates are as follows: June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16.

Additionally, we will close at 3 p.m. every Wednesday for unit physical training (PT). Need medical advice while we’re training? Call the Nurse Advice Line: 0800-825-1600 or 06371-46-2273 (Option 3). For life-threatening emergencies, dial 112 or go to the nearest Emergency Room. Thank you for your understanding as we work to maintain a ready and resilient medical force.

ATTN: Those packing up, leaving the KMC

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

Finance Customer Service

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

Official Photo Studio has moved

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

86 AW Retiree Activities Office –Information

The RAO has moved to a new location, we are now in Building 2787 on Kapaun.

Office hours: Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Closed for lunch 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. You may also contact us at email: 86AW. rao@us.af.mil.

Volunteers Needed!

The Retiree Activities Office is seeking dedicated volunteers. Whether you are a retiree, veteran, spouse, or surviving spouse, we welcome you to join our outstanding team. Help identify issues affecting retirees, assist in finding solutions, and support others with your experience and expertise. Your fellow retirees need you.To volunteer, please contact Christina Randel (86 AW RAO Director) at 0151-15297900 or email us at the address above.

Photo by Golubovy/Shutterstock.com

Progressive Skills Training at LRMC

Clinical staff assigned to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center participate in Battlefield Injury Progressive Training led by the Center for Nursing Science and Clinical Inquiry in collaboration with the European Medical Simulation Center, April, in Landstuhl. More than 250 joint-service medical personnel completed a three-phase, high-fidelity training program using realistic patient scenarios to strengthen trauma care skills, critical thinking and team performance. The training reinforced medical readiness and prepares personnel to deliver high-quality care in support of the joint warfighter.

US Army Medical Department Activity – Bavaria conducts Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training with Bundeswehr Medics

U.S. Army medical soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity -

conduct Tactical Combat Casualty Care) training recently alongside their German counterparts from the Bundeswehr Medical Squadron stationed at Kümmersbruck Kaserne. The training event, held at the Medical Simulation Training Center in Vilseck is part of an ongoing medical training program hosted by MEDDAC-B aimed at increasing tactical medical proficiencies and enhancing interoperability among U.S. and German partners.

Photos by Travis Jones Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
VILSECK—
Bavaria
Photo by Staff Sergeant Jamie Robinson

Ramstein Pharmacy modernizes prescription process with virtual queue

The 86th Medical Group pharmacy is modernizing its prescription pickup experience by implementing a fully virtual queue system June 29 at the clinic.

The updated process will remove the pharmacy’s in-lobby kiosk and transition patients to Q-Anywhere, a virtual queue platform that allows users to request prescription activation remotely from a phone or computer. The transition applies to all Tricare beneficiaries and allows patients to join the queue from home, work or anywhere with internet access.

The need for the transition began earlier this year after the pharmacy’s lobby kiosk became inoperable, prompting staff to explore alternative solutions. Rather than replacing the system with another physical machine, pharmacy staff implemented the use of Q-Anywhere.

The new system is designed to improve efficiency while giving beneficiaries greater flexibility in how they access available services. During a February-to-April pilot program, Ramstein pharmacy leadership found the updated process reduced average processing time from 284 minutes to 82 minutes.

“Patients no longer have to wait in the lobby wondering when their medications will be ready,” said Maj. Brian Nibbelink, 86th Medical Group chief of pharmacy services. “With the new system, patients receive a notification as soon as their prescription is ready for pickup.”

The improvement was attributed to increased efficiency, improved communication and the elimination of bottlenecks associated with the traditional prescription activation process.

While prescriptions will continue to be processed Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the virtual queue will remain available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing greater flexibility for shift workers and others who may need to submit requests outside standard operating hours.

“The virtual queue system allows us to prioritize urgent medications, such as antibiotics, pain medications and sick-call prescriptions, so we can begin processing them more quickly after a patient’s appointment,” Nibbelink said.

In addition to the virtual queue

transition, active duty service members can now use the pharmacy’s over-the-counter medication program through Q-Anywhere without requiring a prescription.

Available medications include treatments for allergies, heartburn, cough and cold symptoms, dry or itchy skin, and pain management.

The program is available exclu-

sively to active duty service members, allowing them to address common minor health concerns more conveniently while reducing unnecessary clinic visits.

“These changes make the pharmacy experience more convenient by allowing patients to wait where it is most comfortable for them rather than standing in line,” said Senior Airman Brianna

Barker, 86th Medical Group pharmacy technician.

While the lobby kiosk will be removed, in-person assistance will still be available. Patients with paper prescriptions will continue to have access to a separate dropoff queue inside the pharmacy lobby, and pharmacy staff will remain available to assist beneficiaries throughout the transition.

“We appreciate everyone’s patience during this transition and want beneficiaries to know we are here to assist them throughout the process,” Barker said.

Ramstein pharmacy leadership encourages beneficiaries to begin familiarizing themselves with the Q-Anywhere system before the June 29 launch to help ensure a smooth transition.

Medical Readiness Command, Europe hosts 3rd Theater Medical Command leaders

Army Brig. Gen. Mark Stackle, commander of Medical Readiness Command, Europe, and Command Sgt. Maj. Kalani Kalili, met with Maj. Gen. Jennifer Marrast Host, commander of the 3rd Theater Medical Command (Deployment Support), and Command Sgt. Maj. Todd Kaim during a visit to the Medical Readiness Command, Europe headquarters, June 8. The visit supported the continued alignment of the 3rd Theater Medical Command with U.S. Army Europe and Africa operational priorities and enabled strategic engagement with organizations critical to theater medical mission command, sustainment integration, and future force development. The 3rd Theater Medical Command comprises approximately 7,300 Soldiers across five medical brigades from Maine to Louisiana. The unit prepares and provides trained and ready Soldiers and units to the U.S. Army Reserve Command for mobilization and serves as the single medical enabler supporting U.S. Army Central.

Master Sgt. Gus Wessels

Meet Master Sgt. Gus Wessels, a 51C Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Contracting noncommissioned officer with the 928th Contracting Battalion, 409th Contracting Support Brigade.

Master Sgt. Wessels provided rapid, decisive

commercial support to sustain service members in support of a recent mission. His team expertly navigated host nation policies, international tax law, and commercial markets to provide critical lodging and logistics support. Wessel’s actions directly advanced U.S. European Command’s strategic objectives by guaranteeing continuous, flexible life support.

Photo by Sarah Ridenour 21st Theater Sustainment Command
U.S.
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mark Stackle, commander of Medical Readiness Command, Europe, and Command Sgt. Maj. Kalani Kalili, met with Maj. Gen. Jennifer Marrast Host, commander of the 3rd Theater Medical Command (Deployment Support), and Command Sgt. Maj. Todd Kaim during a visit to the Medical Readiness Command, Europe headquarters, June 6.
Photos by Kirk Frady Medical Readiness Command, Europe

Brig. Gen. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander takes final flight, honors D-Day legacy

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, thanks the 37th Airlift Squadron aircrew after her final flight prior to relinquishing command and retirement over Normandy, France, at Ramstein Air Base, June 7. During her 30-year Air Force career, Williams served as a master C-130 navigator and commander at multiple echelons across the mobility enterprise.

Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, flies her final flight in a C-130J Super Hercules prior to relinquishing command and retirement at Ramstein Air Base, June 7. The flight celebrated Williams who served three decades in the Air Force as a master C-130 navigator and commander at the squadron, group and wing levels. As the 86th AW commander, Williams led a wing composed of seven groups and 30 squadrons across four bases in Germany, Spain, Belgium and Portugal.

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Cynthia Belío
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, high fives Ava, daughter of Tech. Sgt. Lloyd Mickens, 86th AW executive officer, after her final flight or “fini flight” prior to relinquishing command and before retirement at Ramstein Air Base, June 7. The “fini flight” is a time-honored Air Force tradition that celebrates service members’ professional achievements before retirement.
Photo by Airman 1st Class Paden Henry
U.S.
Photo by Airman 1st Class Paden Henry
Photos by Tech. Sgt. Cynthia Belio 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, observes
during her final flight prior to relinquishing command and retirement
Normandy, France, June 7.
commemorated the historic D-Day invasion while reinforcing
military forces in Europe.
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Cynthia Belío
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, center left, 86th Airlift Wing commander, poses for a group photo with Chief Master Sgt. Clifford L. Lawton, right, 86th AW command chief, and 37th Airlift Squadron aircrew, after her final flight in a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, June 7. Williams entered the Air Force in 1996 after graduating from the United States Air Force Academy, and served for three decades as a master C-130 navigator and commander at the squadron, group and wing levels.
Photo by Airman 1st Class Paden Henry
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, center, poses for a family photo with her husband, Rodney, and children, Madison and Logan, after completing her final flight prior to relinquishing command and retirement at Ramstein Air Base, June 7.
Photo by Airman 1st Class Paden Henry

UNTERWEGS

FRÜHLINGSFEST

(SPRING FESTIVAL)

JUNE 13 – 15, CITY CENTER, OTTERBERG

The Spring Festival in Otterberg is held every two years and opens on Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 p.m. on the square in front of the Abbey Church. The mayor and the Spring Queen inaugurate the festival with music from the Otterberg “Harmonie” association, followed by a well-known regional live band from about 8:30 p.m. At 6:00 a.m. on Sunday cannon shots wake the town and signal a musical parade by the Harmonie club, and everyone is invited to join the march and the subsequent breakfast. The festival’s highlight is a historic parade at 1:00 p.m., featuring over 1,000 participants in period costumes, fanfare bands, Cistercian monks, Walloons, Huguenots, the town’s night watchman, and the Spring Queen in a decorated carriage. Kindergartens, elementary schools, local clubs, businesses, and themed floats add color to the procession. After the parade, participants and guests walk together to the forest festival site about 3 km outside town on the road to Höringen. Also see ABC in KMC

LAWN TRACTOR RACE IN SEMBACH

JUNE 12 – 14, COMMERCIAL AREA, SEMBACH

Lawn tractor racing is a kind of motorsports. Each summer the “Rasentrecker Neuhemsbach” club hosts a race weekend. The popular event starts with the tapping of the beer keg and shakedown testing at 6 p.m. on Friday. The rock and party band “CHAIRWALK” will entertain the visitors from 9 p.m. On Saturday practice and qualifying of different lawn tractor types start at 11 a.m. The spectacular races are scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. Good mood is guaranteed by the party band “Magic” performing live from 9 p.m. On Sunday the entertainment program starts with performances of the Musikverein Sembach” from 10 a.m. The program on Sunday includes a vehicle exhibition and helicopter rides. Final races are held from 12 p.m. Food, beverages, cocktails, and sweets are available. Viewing the race spectacle is free of charge! For further information (in German) please check the website: https://rasentreckerneuhemsbach.de/

ROCK OF AGES MUSICAL

JUNE 13, 8:30 P.M., FREILICHTBÜHNE, KATZWEILER

ROCK OF AGES: Hairspray, leather, and the greatest rock anthems of the 80s! Get ready for a journey back in time to the era of glam metal! The open-air stage in Katzweiler presents the Broadway jukebox musical that makes every rock fan’s heart beat faster: Experience an explosive mix of great love, crazy characters, and unforgettable rock anthems of the 1980s – all under the summery starry sky of Katzweiler. The plot is carried by the greatest hits of the 80s rock giants. Sing and headbang along to immortal classics from: Night Ranger REO Speedwagon Pat Benatar Twisted Sister Poison Foreigner ... and many more! Further dates online at www.citykit.plus, www.westpfalz. de, www.kaiserslautern.plus

LANGE NACHT DER KULTUR 2026 (LONG NIGHT OF CULTURE)

JUNE 13 – 14, CITY CENTER, KAISERSLAUTERN

Coordinated by the city’s Department of Culture, the event fills the city center with over 30 venues and

hundreds of artists, letting visitors create their own program. Highlights include the Lange-Nacht-Bus with Stefano Cattaneo and Carlos Abyazar, plus music, dance, visual art, performance and experimental works — e.g., the Fruchthalle foyer audiovisual and a 360° installation at 42kaiserslautern. Major institutions (Pfalzgalerie, Pfalztheater, music school, city museum) and the independent scene (SUKURA, Kabinett K2 / KunstRaum Westpfalz, UNION-Studio, Salon Schmitt) and partners like the illuminated Japanese Garden all participate. Full program: https:// safe.menlosecurity.com/doc/docview/viewer/ docN819B2A9F8501428c81294e8207b657faeed6b1361e430690a0259424f0e4d4dac1fa2bb4e2be

MITTELALTERLICHES

SPECTACULUM

(MEDIEVAL FEST)

JUNE 13 – 14, MOSCHELLANDSBURG, OBERMOSCHEL

Obermoschel celebrates its 25th Medieval Spectacle at Veldenz Castle, transforming the Landsberg into a lively medieval world. A short walk leads visitors to camps of Vikings, Slavs, knights, merchants, and pilgrims, all demonstrating ancient crafts like bow making, pearl turning, and bone carving. Guests can try archery or medieval games, while fighters train and even a roaming orc horde stirs up the market. At the castle, minstrels Spectaculatius and Tamburo Bant Skaldar, juggler Hubertus, and storyteller Chnutz vom Hopfen fill the courtyard with music and tales. Food and drink stands offer hearty meals, sweets, and refreshing beverages. Saturday features the annual archery tournament, an evening concert by Tamburo Bant Skaldar, and a fiery night show by Feuerplanet

MAINZER JOHANNISNACHT

JUNE 19 – 22, RHINE PROMENADE/CITY CENTER, MAINZ

In 1968, the year of the 500th anniversary of Johannes Gutenberg’s death, Karl Delorme, launched the folk festival. Since then, the memory of the great inventor Johannes Gutenberg has been celebrated. Look forward to a grand celebration with a diverse program: Johannisnacht stretches along the banks of the Rhine from the Kaisertor to the Weintor and from Fischtorplatz via Liebfrauenplatz to Schillerplatz. In addition to carousels and other rides, there is an artists’ market along the banks of the Rhine. The market offers handmade products and a variety of creative ideas in the areas of jewelry, clothing, decoration and gifts. Also look forward to an extra-large, colorful program featuring talented artists and more in Rheinland-Pfalz’s capital city. Details: https://www. mainzer-johannisnacht.de/en

/ ANNIVERSARY FLEA MARKET750 YEARS OF KAISERSLAUTERN/ 50 YEARS FLEA MARKET TRADITION

JUNE 20, 8 A.M. – 4 P.M., STEINSTRASSE, KAISERSLAUTERN

While the “Kaiserslautern Classics” captivate with shiny vintage cars, the large anniversary flea market invites you to stroll through the old town. The market runs from St. Martin’s Square through the old town and from Klosterstraße to Steinstraße. Experience stalls full of rarities, curiosities & special items, encounters, memories, and real treasures. Pure flea

market passion – here people discuss, bargain & laugh!

CITY TOUR IN A VINTAGE BUS

JUNE 20, 11.30 A.M., CITY CENTER, KAISERSLAUTERN

Join us for an entertaining and informative city tour aboard a nostalgic vintage bus. Discover fascinating facts and quirky stories about the historic Barbarossa City - all while enjoying panoramic views and a truly special atmosphere. A registration is required per email to Touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de or phone +49 (0)631 365 4019.

KAISERSLAUTERN

CLASSICS 2026

JUNE 20, CITY CENTER/PEDESTRIAN ZONE, KAISERSLAUTERN

The “18th Kaiserslautern Classics” will take place on June 20, 2026. Vintage and classic cars of all kinds will be displayed for free in central squares in the city center of Kaiserslautern. Visitors will be enchanted by the presentation of the vintage cars. With the vehicle presentation, the participants create an extraordinary shopping atmosphere with a very special flair. As a special highlight, SUK is holding the 4th ADAC Trifels Classic Car Rally. This is combined with special tests over a total length of approximately 240 kilometers through the Vorderpfalz and Westpfalz regions. Another highlight is the 4th Vespa Meeting in Kaiserslautern. Numerous enthusiasts of the legendary motor scooter meet and ride together into the city center, where they then present their twowheelers as part of the “Kaiserslautern Classics.”

JOHANNISMARKT

JUNE 19 – 22, TOWN CENTER, WINNWEILER

The annual Johannismarkt will take place in the town center of Winnweiler with food and drink, rides, live music and fun for all. Shops will be open on Sunday. Get into the swing and enjoy a typical town festival.

OPEL KAISERSLAUTERN

ANNIVERSARY

CELEBRATION

JUNE 20, 10 A.M. – 4 P.M., OPEL PLANT, KAISERSLAUTERN

Join Opel in celebrating 60 years in Kaiserslautern! Highlights include speeches followed by a question and answer session and autograph signing by an FCK legend. There is an open tour of the factory, a varied program for children and families, catering options, a vehicle exhibition and test drives. In addition, you can test your skills on simulators, view a selection of historic Opel classic cars, enjoy live music and watch the start of the 4th ADAC Trifels Classic Car Rally. The plant tour includes hot and cold forming, laser cutting, model presentation on the STLA-M platform, welding of vehicle components, a GSE simulator, the pressing plant and you can learn about vocational training and the history of the plant. Use the opportunity to experience another piece of Kaiserslautern’s history hands-on.

ALTE WELT SCHLEMMERWANDERUNG, (CULINARY HIKE)

JUNE 21, 10 A.M. – 6 P.M., HEIMKIRCHEN/ NIEDERKIRCHEN

On the magnificent circular hiking trail with fantastic views from the sundial, a total of 9 different stations are set up along a 5.5 km route, where exclusively Palatine “Old World” specialties are prepared for en-

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joyment. The interesting nature trail “Old World” is located nearby and awaits hikers over 10 km with many educational information boards and special facilities to protect nature and animals. This year, the sundial on the Reiserberg will also be integrated into the hike. The diversity of the landscape is also reflected in the variety of foods offered, which mostly come from the region. A trilingual menu in German, Palatine, and English leaves nothing to be desired. Be it smoked trout, vegetable patties, or homemade cakes from the creative women’s meeting, everything freshly prepared from the ponds and forests.

ARTWALK

JUNE 25 – 28, VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT KAISERSLAUTERN

The initiative “ARTWALK - FreieSzeneKaiserslautern” strengthens the independent art and cultural scene in Kaiserslautern and makes it visibly present in the cityscape. As part of ARTWALK, different cultural initiatives present themselves at various locations throughout the city. The event is coordinated by the City Management but organized in a decentralized manner: individual artists and initiatives act independently. This creates a multi-layered, urban cultural network that celebrates the diversity of the independent scene and makes it accessible to a wide audience. The aim of ARTWALK is to make a significant contribution to the 750th city anniversary in 2026 and, in the long term, to establish itself as an annual highlight.

750 YEARS KAISERSLAUTERNLAUTRER BRAUNACHT 2026 (BREWERY NIGHT)

JUNE 27, 4 P.M. – MIDNIGHT, STIFTSKIRCHE, KAISERSLAUTERN

The Braunacht tour will take place on Saturday, June 27, in front of Stiftskirche. Three beers specially brewed for this evening can be exclusively tasted there and surrounding gastronomy. Visitors can then vote for their favorite beer again this year.

75 YEARS / 250 YEARS – FRIENDSHIP FEST

JULY 3 – 5, AIRFIELD, BAUMHOLDER

The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz and the city of Baumholder are jointly hosting a three-day festival to honor 75 years of German-American partnership in Baumholder and to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence. Amidst the picturesque backdrop of Rheinland-Pfalz, this festival offers a unique opportunity to experience American culture up close and make new connections. It is a symbol of the long-standing history and the vibrant partnership in the region. The multi-day festival is planned with live bands, stage programs, rides, family activities, and a variety of gastronomy, as well as a fireworks display on July 4.

ALTSTADTFEST

JULY 3 – 5, ST. MARTINSPLATZ/MAINZER TOR, KAISERSLAUTERN

Old Town Festival Event Anniversary Year 750 Years Kaiserslautern! The Old Town Festival: from Spittelstraße to Mainzer Tor. When the Old Town turns into a huge open-air pub, it’s time to celebrate: In addition to culinary specialties, there is street theater, handicrafts, and lots of music, vendors, and artisans. Visitors from the region and beyond look forward to this highlight.

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Alexander Pütz

ABC in KMC: Otterberg’s Spring Queen

If you’ve driven through Otterberg, you’ve likely noticed the handsome half-timbered houses along the main street— but you might also have wondered why a town of this size has such an enormous church, or why a place of roughly 6,000 people bears the sign “Wallonenstadt Otterberg,” marking it as a city.

Otterberg’s past explains both. In 1145 Cistercian monks founded an abbey here. The Cistercians preferred sites in river valleys or marshy terrain, and, as a sign of their humility and purity, they chose to build the monastery beside the Otterbach stream.

The large monastic church, originally part of the Cistercian monastery, was constructed between 1168 and 1254. It dominates the townscape and is the largest sacred building in its original form in the state of Rheinland-Pfalz, only a few square meters smaller than the cathedral in Speyer, which has undergone several restorations after repeated damage.

After centuries of monastic life, the church was abandoned and gradually fell into ruin following the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. The City of Otterberg also offers Time Travel tours that will let you dive into its history with virtual reality glasses. https://www.otterbach-otterberg. de/tourismus-freizeit/gaestefuehrungen/time-travel/

Wallonenstadt Otterberg

In 1579 Palatine Count Johann Casimir permitted religious refugees from the Spanish Netherlands — exiled Calvinists known as Walloons — to settle in the abandoned monastery. His decree allowed parts of the complex to be converted into housing while protecting key structures, including the church, the chapter house, and the abbey house.

About 400 people arrived at first, but the industrious settlement expanded quickly. By 1581 Otterberg’s population had grown to roughly 1,600 and the town was granted city rights, which it still retains today.

The Walloons, mainly from the French speaking part of Belgium, were proficient cloth makers and tanners, blacksmiths, carpenters and skilled craftsmen. Many buildings in the historic district

were built by these skilled workers, such as the oldest house, the Ferkelsche Haus, which was built in 1606, the Alte Apotheke (pharmacy), which was built in 1608, and the Blaues Haus, which was built in 1612.

Edifices built in the 17th and 18th centuries can still be found on the main street today with the Walloons and their craftsmanship playing a significant role in shaping the character of Otterberg. The square in front of the church features a granite sculpture of historic life and times in the city and the neighboring Altstadt is great for strolling and dipping into the age of the Walloons. In 1708 shared use of the church by Protestants and Catholics sparked conflicts. To resolve them, a dividing wall was erected inside: Catholics used the transept while Protestants worshipped in the nave. The partition remained until 1979, when it was taken down and the church returned to joint use by both denominations.

Behind the church is a fragrant herb garden, open to visitors on summer weekends. A smaller sister church, also built by the Cistercians, is the Klosterkirche in nearby Enkenbach.

The church offers grandiose classical concerts throughout the seasons. An evening

marked by youthful voices and great a cappella music across the centuries – the Youth Concert Choir of the CHORAKADEMIE at the Konzerthaus Dortmund e.V. invites you to its concert on June 21.

Long live the Spring Queen!

Since the mid-18th century, the Spring Festival has been celebrated in Otterberg every two years. In the shadow of the monumental building of the Abbey Church, the people of Otterberg meet with their guests from near and far for a joyful festival weekend. The festival is held on Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 p.m. by the mayor and the Spring Queen on the square in front of the Abbey Church. With entertainment music provided by the Otterberg “Harmony” Music Association, the enthronement of the queen with her entourage is celebrated in a merry gathering. From around 8:30 p.m., the stage belongs to a well-known live band from the region.

But beware, at 6 a.m. on Sunday morning, citizens of Otterberg are awakened by loud resounding cannon shots. This is at the same time the starting signal for the music club “Harmonie,” which parades through town for a musical wakeup call and followed by an invitation for a tasty break. Everyone is

warmly invited to march through the streets early in the morning. The festival’s highlight is a historic, colorful parade at 1:00 p.m. along the decorated main street. Over 1,000 participants bring Otterberg’s past to life in period costumes, led by lively fanfare bands. The procession features Cistercian monks, Walloons, Huguenots, and the town’s night watchman, followed by the Spring Queen in a festooned carriage drawn by stately horses and her court. The original city mayor, Lambert la Croix, who presided when Otterberg received its city rights in 1581, is also represented. Kindergartens and all elementary schools with colorful wreaths and sticks will join the procession with hundreds of students. Local clubs and businesses will

enrich the colorful scene with decorated floats and themed walking groups.

After the parade, all guests walk together to the forest festival location, which is about 3 kilometers outside the town on the country road to Höringen. Families celebrate in the forest, with music provided by various bands from neighboring communities, and local caterers will take care of the guests’ physical wellbeing. The popular pony rides will take place again, and in any case, all children will receive free pretzels from the Spring Queen and the city council. For more information visit: www.otterbachotterberg.de

Don’t miss out on this funfilled weekend with insights into Otterberg’s colorful history!

Students from Otterberg’s schools participate in the colorful procession.
The Spring Queen in her carriage during the historic parade.
Photos courtesy of Verbandsgemeinde Otterbach-Otterberg

Cleaning up streets: Ramstein AB removes first abandoned vehicles

Story & photos by Airman 1st Class Michelle Sies

86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

After almost two years of planning and coordinating with multiple agencies across base, Ramstein officials have formally begun a large-scale cleanup initiative to remove abandoned vehicles in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. The first abandoned vehicle was removed from the Ramstein Law Center parking lot at Ramstein Air Base, May 28. “Today was actually a big day,”

said Michael Bolado, 86th Force Support Squadron Community Services Flight deputy chief after the abandoned vehicle removal.

“We took all of the information that we’ve been piling up for years, and with our team collaborating, we basically moved the first car from the lot where it’s been sitting for two years to the abandoned vehicle lot.” The cleanup effort began after installation leadership noticed a growing problem with vehicles left behind by owners who permanently changed stations without properly deregistering, sell-

ing or disposing of them. “There were about 130, maybe a few more, abandoned vehicles in the KMC between Vogelweh, Kapaun and Ramstein,” said Lt. Col. Sarah Laider, 86th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate General Law officer in charge. “Those vehicles were abandoned with their plates off, taking up parking in the local area, taking parking away from people that need it.” In addition to taking up parking spaces, abandoned vehicles create safety hazards. Damaged vehicles often attract vandalism and theft, leaving pedestrians and

children exposed to broken glass and car parts. Service members have several options for disposing of their vehicles before departing Germany. The Auto Recycling Center helps people deregister their vehicles before surrendering them to be disposed of properly. The center handles all the paperwork and recycling process for a fee of $30. Bolado said seeing the first vehicle being removed was a significant milestone after extensive planning and coordination. “I’m glad that we got to see the end of the tunnel,” he said. “We’ve

been trying a long time to get this done, making sure we meet all the rules, the regulations, the law and everything. Today was the first one, and I was very excited to see all those people out there cheering.” Installation leadership hopes to remove all abandoned vehicles from Vogelweh, Kapaun and Ramstein within the next six weeks. “This effort is for the whole community so that we can live in a place that’s not cluttered full of abandoned vehicles,” said. “I love this community, I love this place and I want to take care of it.”

Ramstein Air Base leadership, Ramstein Law Center officials and Ramstein Auto Recycling Center employees celebrate the removal of the first abandoned vehicle at Ramstein Air Base, May 28. The removal process required extensive coordination and planning over the last 20 months.
An employee from the Ramstein Auto Recycling Center secures an abandoned vehicle to a tow truck with a cable at Ramstein Air Base, May 28. The first abandoned vehicle was towed out of the Ramstein Law Center parking lot, marking the start of a cleanup initiative.
A tow truck removes the first two abandoned vehicles out of the Ramstein Law Center parking lot at Ramstein Air Base, May 28. To prevent abandonment of personal vehicles across the Kaiserslautern Military Community, the Ramstein Auto Recycling Center provides a safe and easy vehicle disposal service.

Difference between fine versus flying at 86 MXS

Story & photos by Airman 1st Class Paden Henry 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

“It’s probably fine.”

This may be the most dangerous phrase in the world of aircraft maintenance. Not many people can say they would ever want to board an aircraft that’s been upheld on “good enough.” The Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron take that thought and transform the uncertainty to a fully-fledged standard of guarantees.

“Reliable aircraft win battles, but reliable Airmen are the ones who keep them in the air,” said Staff Sgt. Joshua Snyder, 86th MXS electrical and environmental journeyman. “Reliable Airmen means zero guesswork for your team.”

Snyder’s relationship with responsibility and reliability was shaped by his previous duty station in the Republic of Korea. There he assisted with repairs on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, after a panel-related issue led to significant aircraft damage. The aircraft remained grounded for months, requiring extensive wiring repair and troubleshooting.

“The experience changed how I view responsibility,” he said. “It made me develop a ‘trust but verify’ mentality.”

He took the lessons he learned and applied them to how he handles himself as a non-commissioned officer, after arriving on station at Ramstein last February. He personally guides his Airmen to take ownership, allowing them the space to ask questions and admit mistakes rather than hide them.

“What separates a good maintainer from a great one is ownership,” Snyder said. “A good maintainer clocks in, earns his paycheck and leaves, but a great one takes full responsibility for the aircraft.”

That sense of ownership extends beyond

individual maintenance workshops at Ramstein, all stemming from the fact that maintainers from multiple specialties support one of the Air Force’s busiest mobility hubs.

Serving as the backbone of maintenance operations at Ramstein at the 86th MXS, the squadron is responsible for scheduled letter checks, inspecting aircraft systems, repairing electrical and environmental systems components, servicing liquid oxygen equipment and patient transport systems.

For newer Airmen this can be an eyeopening experience coming straight from technical training. Airman 1st Class Zachery Polzel, 86th MXS aircraft inspections journeyman, explained that many new Airmen expect to focus only on their assigned sections, but quickly learn how interconnected maintenance is across the Global Gateway.

“We’re a jack of all trades, having our hands in every aspect of maintenance and constantly evolving and innovating to make our process better,” he said.

The ability to evolve is a key piece to Ramstein’s mission, where the C-130J aircraft support operations for aeromedical evacuation missions, tactical and strategic airlift and even humanitarian relief.

“Speed is an illusion; bypassing a step in the end to save 20 minutes, you’d just end up with a broken aircraft,” Snyder said. “It’s crucial that everyone follows guidance so you don’t potentially cause loss of life.”

Reliability is often described as a characteristic of a machine. In reality though, it begins as a characteristic of people. Aircraft only become reliable because someone questions an assumption. That “someone” at Ramstein are the Airmen of the 86th MXS, taking the time to challenge their first answer and refusing to accept ‘probably’ as good enough.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jose GalindoBarrios, 86th Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrical and environmental journeyman, is harnessed to the top of a C-130J Super Hercules to conduct letter-check repairs at Ramstein Air Base, June 3. By ensuring aircraft are missionready on short notice, the 86th MXS drives Ramstein’s operations as the Global Gateway.
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Philipp Andes, 86th Maintenance Squadron aircraft inspection noncommissioned officer in charge, inspects the inside of a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, June 2. Thorough inspections illustrate the responsibility maintainers accept each time they evaluate aircraft conditions.

37th Airlift Squadron, 86th Operations Support Squadron

The 37th Airlift Squadron achieved a historic milestone by successfully landing a C-130J Super

Hercules on Highway 44 outside of Särestad, Sweden, marking the first U.S. Air Force C-130J landing on a Swedish highway system June 2.

Operating from civilian infrastructure dates back to the Cold

War era where aircrew would utilize dispersed airfields for survivability. Today, this concept is a cornerstone of Agile Combat Employment, or ACE.

the world have shown that if you actually spread your air force, you will survive. That’s part of this, to be able to use the highway system to take off and land.”

“It diversifies the amount of landing sites that are available to commanders and ultimately complicates the enemy’s targeting solution,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Ty Millsap, 86th Airlift Wing chief of weapons and tactics. “Instead of being able to focus on just one air base, we now have a plethora of places where we can land and operate out of projected distances.”

For the Swedish Air Force, the exercise marked the first time the U.S. Air Force landed on their highway system, highlighting a growing partnership that follows Sweden’s recent accession into NATO.

Landing on a civilian highway presented unique environmental and spatial challenges compared to traditional military runways. The presence of trees and power lines surrounding the road significantly tightened the tolerable space for the aircrew, leaving little room for error. To mitigate these risks, the crew rehearsed the landings and high-speed abort emergency procedures in simulators prior to the flight.

cleared to land by Swedish mobile air traffic controllers who coordinated airspace. Through these communication efforts, the crew was able to execute three full landings and one low approach during strict 20-minute road closure windows.

“The communication between our partners was great,” Millsap said. “Landing on a highway was neat, but getting to work with the Swedish partners was the fun part.”

“For us, it’s a strategic networking opportunity to build alliances,” said Swedish Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Mats Anderson, 73rd Tactical Airlift Squadron chief of development. “Experiences around

“The highways are harder to find, less lit, and much more narrow in length and width,” Millsap said. “Because it was so narrow, the aircraft couldn’t make a turn so the only option there is to back up.” Adding to the complexity of the mission, the 37th AS did not rely on typical U.S. tactical landing zone safety officers. Instead, they were

The 86th Operations Support Squadron coordinated with multiple major commands and NATO to secure all necessary waivers for the Särestad highway landing zone. Following the success of this milestone, both the Swedish and U.S. Air Force plans to expand the training. Future exercises aim to bring less experienced aircrews to the Särestad highway to further develop the 86th AW’s resilient airlift capabilities and cement the relationship with NATO’s newest member.

Story by Tech. Sgt. Cynthia Belio 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron lands on Highway 44 near Särestad, Sweden, June 2. The narrow roadway required crews to adapt standard operating procedures while demonstrating the flexibility of Agile Combat Employment concepts.
U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron takes off from Highway 44 near Särestad, Sweden, June 2. The exercise enhanced aircrew proficiency by operating from austere locations while reinforcing U.S.Swedish interoperability.
U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron takes off from Highway 44 near Särestad, Sweden, June 2. The exercise enhanced aircrew proficiency by operating from austere locations while reinforcing U.S.-Swedish interoperability.

21st TSC NCO Induction Ceremony

Sgt. 1st Class Alexander Goldsmith, a cargo specialist assigned to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, delivers a speech to attendees of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony on Sembach Kaserne, May 29. The moment reflects dedication, professionalism, and commitment to leading from the front.

U.S. Army Sgt. Breanna Valencia, a mortuary affairs specialist assigned to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command gets inducted during the 21st Theater Sustainment Command Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony on Sembach Kaserne, May 29. Often called the “backbone of the Army,” NCOs are responsible for the daily health, welfare, and training of troops.

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Photos by Pfc. Kadence Connors 21st Theater Sustainment Command
Inductees
the 21st Theater Sustainment Command Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony pose for a photo on Sembach Kaserne, May 29. The induction marked a significant milestone in each Soldier’s career as they assume increased responsibility for leading
Army professionals.

Ramstein Air Base Honor Guard team pose for a photo prior to the 8th Air Force ceremony in commemoration of D-Day 82 at Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 4. The team honored those of the 8th Air Force who played a critical role in weakening German air power and infrastructure through bombing. On D-Day, 8th AF bombers targeted coastal defenses.

Five U.S. Air Force service members wait to distribute the wreaths for the 8th Air Force ceremony during D-Day 82 at Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 4. America approaches its 250th anniversary, D-Day stands out as a defining chapter. The principles fought for here, freedom, democracy, and human rights, are the exact same values American soldiers have defended since 1775.

Brig. Gen. Chad R. Ellsworth, U.S. Air Forces EuropeAir Forces Africa Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection director, speaks during the 8th Air Force ceremony in commemoration of D-Day 82 at SainteMère-Église, France, June 4. “We honor the courage and resolve of U.S. warfighters who triumphed over tyranny, securing a future of freedom and hope for generations to come. Their legacy is a beacon of strength and a promise we will always uphold.”

Allies honor generation

Four U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules conduct a fly-over during a D-Day 82 ceremony at Picauville, France, June 2. Memorial garden in Picauville marked the location where 20 U.S. service members from the 37th Airlift Squadron died when their C-47 crashed during air operations supporting the Normandy landings. Today, we reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who stood against oppression, a powerful reminder that unity and determination can overcome even the greatest challenges.

A French Foreign Legion member participates in the D-Day 82 ceremony at Picauville, France, June 2. The successful Allied landings of June 6, 1944, are considered by many the turning point for the Allies during World War II. Our international partnerships and global security were born from the solidarity demonstrated on these beaches in 1944.

Photos by Staff Sgt. 86th Airlift Wing

honor greatest generation sacrifice

U.S. Air Force retired James A. Stark, World War II veteran, shakes hands with a local French official during the D-Day 82 ceremony at Picauville, France, June 2.
Federal Defence Forces Bundeswehr service members and U.S. Airmen, Soldiers participate in a D-Day 82 ceremony at Picauville, France, June 2. The commemoration of D-Day honors not only the bravery of American service members, but also the contributions and sacrifices of our Allied nations, including the heroism of French resistance fighters.
Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Del Villano, United States Air Forces in Europe, Air Forces Africa Band trumpet player, plays during the D-Day 82 ceremony at Picauville, France, June 2. The beaches of Normandy are not just places, but symbols of American resilience, unity and the unbreakable spirit of those who fought for democracy.
U.S. Airmen, Guardians, Soldiers, Veterans and local French community members participate in the 8th Air Force ceremony during D-Day 82 at Sainte-MèreÉglise, France, June 4. Eighty-two years later, the valor and sacrifice of U.S. and Allied forces during World War II continue to inspire the world. This legacy lives on in today’s Alliance, which remains unwavering in the U.S commitment to safeguarding peace and security.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amanda Thompson, 435th Security Forces Squadron combat response team member, follows behind local french children to place flowers at a memorial site during D-Day 82 ceremony, at Picauville, France, June 2. The 82nd Anniversary of D-Day, Operation Overlord, is an event that collaborates with international partners and veterans’ organisations, reinforcing a shared commitment to preserving history.
A French service member places flowers on a memorial tombstone during the D-Day 82 ceremony at Picauville, France, June 2.
Sabrina Fuller-Judd Wing Public Affairs

COMMUNITY EVENTS

RECURRING EVENTS

Dog Obedience Training

Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation

has dog obedience training starting at eight-weeks of age held Saturdays at the Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation Motor Pool, Bldg. 2902 on Pulaski Barracks. Classes are one hour, with time slots between 9 a.m. to noon depending on the size of the dog. Cost is $15 per dog. This fee must be paid in advance by close of business Friday either in person at Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation or by calling 4934117 or 0631-3406-4117. For more information, visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

SKIES Gymnastics

Enrollment is now open for SKIES Unlimited gymnastics for ages 1 to 18 in the Kaiserslautern Community. Visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com and click on the WebTrac link for class times, dates and fees by age group. Open to all ID card holders from all branches of service. For more information and to register, visit Parent Central Services, Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, or call 5419065/ 9066/ 9067 or 0611 143 541 9065/ 9066/ 9067.

SOS Survivor Support Group

The Army Community Service Survivor Outreach Services hosts a SOS Survivor Support Group second Thursday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m. in Building 3820 (next to the Thrift Shop), second floor conference room on Landstuhl Post. Registration is required and must be done by 2 p.m. the day of the meeting by calling the ACS front desk at 531-2863/2851 or 0611-143-531-2863/2851. This is an ongoing monthly support group for surviving family members of deceased active duty service members.

Latin Nights at the Rheinlander!

The last Friday of the month is Latin Night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., in the ballroom of the Rheinlander Community Club, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks. The Salsa Band Borinkuba will perform live several Latin music favorites, such as Salsa, Merengue and Bachata. Food is available from 8 to 11 p.m. This event is for those 18 and older, who are I.D. card holders. No cover charge. For details, call the Rheinlander Community Club at 5312887 or 0611-143-531-2887.

Army Birthday Serving Heroes Military Appreciation Meal

The Gary Sinise Foundation in partnership with Family and MWR presents a free “Serving Heroes” appreciation meal June 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sembach Community Center, Bldg. 220 on Sembach Kaserne. In recognition of the U.S Army’s 251st Birthday, this special meal honors the dedication, service, and sacrifice of our soldiers. This buffet-style meal is open to all U.S & Allied, Active-Duty Service Members, Veterans and First Responders. This is a part of the Gary Sinise Foundation’s heartfelt mission to honor “Our Defenders, Veterans, First Responders & Their Families.” Come enjoy a classic American meal and connect with others in a spirit of gratitude and community. This is a dine-in service only, mealtimes are available on kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

500/1000 Pound Club

Registration for the 500/1000 Pound Club is now to June 13 at the Kleber Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 3235 on Kleber Kaserne. The event is on June 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is in-person at the Kleber PFC. Open to all Military ID Card Holders, Civilians ID Card Holders, and Local National (LN) ID card holders 18 years and older (not enrolled in High School or CYS). This event is introducing 1300LB Club (Men) / 750LB Club (Women): Shirts are awarded for this Elite Club. For more information, please call Kleber PFC at 5419151 or 0631-143-541-9151.

U.S. Army 251st Birthday Golf Scramble

Registration for the U.S. Army 251st Birthday Golf Scramble is now to June 14.

The birthday scramble will be Sunday, June 14, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Rolling Hills Golf Course, Bldg. 8888 on Wetzel Kaserne. This is a nine-hole golf scramble. Cost is $25 for those who register for the scramble BEFORE June 6 and $30 for those who register from June 7 to 14. Tee time is 2 p.m. The birthday celebration will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will feature a barbecue, refreshments, and a complimentary piece of birthday cake. Be festive and wear black and gold! For more details, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Pulaski Auto Skills POV Resale Auction

A large POV Resale Auction of disposed vehicles will be up for auction June 15 to June 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pulaski Automotive Skills Center, Bldg. 2859 on Pulaski Barracks. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Thursday Night Comedy Show

Aidan Jones headlines the Thursday Comedy Show June 25 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Feature comedian is Dinara Kerey. Host is local comedian Erin Crouch. This is an 18+ event. Doors open at 7 p.m., tickets are $10 at the door. Payment can be made with credit and debit cards or U.S dollars. Customers can reserve seating for $7 a person when they call 541-9115 or 0611-143-5419115 from Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hideaway Bistro & Grill will be open until 9 p.m. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Saturday Night Comedy Show

Aidan Jones headlines the Saturday Night Comedy Show June 27 starting at 7 p.m. at the Tavern on the Rock inside the Rheinlander Community Club, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks. Feature comedian is Dinara Kerey. Host is local comedian Erin Crouch. This is an 18+ event. Doors open at 6 p.m., tickets are $10 at the door. Payment can be made with credit and debit cards or U.S dollars. Customers can reserve seating for $7 a person when they call 531-2830 or 0611-143-531-2830. For more information on the comedians, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

75/250 German American Friendship Festival

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz and the City of Baumholder will host a joint threeday festival July 3 to 5 to commemorate 75 years of German American partnership in Baumholder and the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. Everyone is invited to attend. The festival will take place at the Baumholder Army Airfield and will include military static displays, amusement rides, food and beverage vendors, live entertainment and a July 4 fireworks show. Hours are Friday and Saturday from noon to midnight and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. For ongoing updates and event details, visit baumholder.armymwr.com and kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Armed Forces Entertainment BRELAND Show

A headlining Armed Forces Entertainment performance by BRELAND will highlight the 75/250 German/American Friendship Festival from July 3 to 5 at the Baumholder Army Airfield. The multi-platinum artist, known for blending country, hip-hop, R&B and gospel, will perform for U.S. service members and their families as part of his partnership with AFE. His show is scheduled for July 4 at 9 p.m. at the Baumholder Army Airfield. Additional

details about festival entertainment can be found at baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Get Outdoors with Army ODR Virtual Contest

MWReligible patrons can enjoy time outside during the Get Outdoors with Army Outdoor Recreation virtual contest open through Oct. 31. Each completed activity or equipment rental at Baumholder or Kaiserslautern ODR earns an entry into monthly prize drawings. Participants must submit the official online form for every qualifying action. Winners are announced the second Friday after each month. Full contest details are available on baumolder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.

Family Fundays at Baumholder Recreation Center

The Baumholder Recreation Center, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks, hosts its monthly Family Funday every second Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., featuring a handson craft, a family movie on the big screen and free popcorn. Craft kits are free but limited, and registration is required by the Wednesday prior at usag_rp_bmc_rec_ctr@army. mil. Craft previews are posted on the Baumholder Recreation Center Facebook Group. For information, call 0611-143531-2837 or email the center, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Volunteer Coaches Needed

Child and Youth Services is seeking volunteer coaches and officials to support KMC military youth sports programs. Volunteers can earn service hours, receive full CYS/NAYS training and complete a guided background check process. Coaches’ children play free or at a discounted rate after the season concludes. Open roles include head coach, assistant coach and volunteer officials for sports such as soccer, football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, cheer, wrestling and more. Interested volunteers may contact Mr. Kevin at kevin.d.fitzsimmons2.naf@army.mil to request a packet.

Landstuhl Youth Center Summer Trips

Get ready for the best summer ever!

“Fittest

Games” Competition

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Family and MWR will host its “Fittest Games” competition July 25 from 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Minick Field at Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Up to 40 participants may register June 15–July 23. A safety brief and course walk-through will begin at 9:45 a.m., with competition starting at 10 a.m. The timed “Hyrox/Crossfit” styled functional fitness competition includes nine exercises, with judges tracking repetitions, form and overall time. Male and female categories will award first-, second- and third-place winners, with all participants receiving T-shirts and top finishers earning medals and grand prizes. To register and for more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

SKIES Irish Dance Classes

Register your child now for SKIES Unlimited Irish Dance Classes for ages 4 to 18 at the SKIES Bldg. 3819 on Landstuhl Post. Summer camps are currently offered for the following dates: June 15, 16 and 18, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and June 29 to July 2, July 6 to 9, July 13 to 16, and July 20 to 23, Monday to Thursday. All participants must be registered with Army MWR Child and Youth Services. For enrollments, more information, and to register for Irish Dance, visit webtrac.mwr. army.mil or call Parent Central Services at 541-9065/66/67 or 0611-143-5419065/66/67. Parent Central Service is in Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Landstuhl Library, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post, has a new after-school Dungeons and Dragons club every Thursday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The next one is June 18. The program is open to ages 8 and older with registration required due to limited space. For more information and to register, call the library at 541-9146 or 06111-43-5419146, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Intro to Flag Football Camp

Enrollment is open now through June 30 for an introductory flag football camp that will teach children ages 5 and 6 the fundamentals of the sport in a positive, high-energy environment. Camp is from July 28 to Aug. 6. The instructional program focuses entirely on skills and drills for beginners, requiring no seasonal league commitments. Participants must remain 6 years old or younger through the camp’s conclusion on Aug. 6. For more information and to register, visit Parent Central Services, Room 123 in Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, call 541-9065/66/67 or 06-11143541-9065/66/67, or visit webtrac.mwr. army.mil or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Parent Central Services is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Landstuhl Youth Center is offering a summer trip series that’s all about fun, friends, and adventure. From the week of June 15 through the week of Aug. 10, they’ll lead exciting excursions twice a week. Registration opens Monday, May 18, and runs thru the summer. Participants can look forward to new places, new experiences, and even two multi-day trips, making it a summer they’ll never forget! This program is for registered youth from 6th grade to 2026 graduating seniors. To Register with the Youth Center, call 0611143-541-9140 or 541-9140, or email at RLPLYC@army.mil. Stay Updated by visiting kaiserslautern.armymwr.com for the latest announcements.

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TLSC-EA mechanic repairs a M1126 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle

Department of the Army civilian Jason Foresderg, a mechanic with the Theater Logistics Support Center-Europe and Africa, inspects a M1126 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle at Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern, Kaiserslautern Military Depot, May 26. Maintenance operations help sustain mission readiness by keeping combat vehicles operational and available for units across the European theater.

Department of the Army civilian Jason Foresderg, a mechanic with the Theater Logistics Support Center-Europe and Africa, repairs a M1126 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle at Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern, Kaiserslautern Military Depot, May 26. Mechanics at Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern provide critical repair support to ensure vehicles remain ready for training, operations, and contingency missions.

KAISERSLAUTERN MILITARY COMMUNITY CHAPEL SCHEDULE

RAMSTEIN CHAPEL PROGRAMS

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

North Chapel (Bldg 1201) (DSN) 480-6148, (Civ) 06371-47-6148 South Chapel (Bldg 2403) (DSN) 480-5753, (Civ) 06371-47-5753 Vogelweh Chapel (Bldg 2063)

Please call Ramstein North Chapel Kapaun Chapel/Annex (Bldg 2781/2782)

Please call Ramstein North Chapel

For more information about our services, please visit us on Facebook: Facebook.com/ RamsteinChapelOfficial Or at the Ramstein Air Base website: https://www.ramstein.af.mil/About/Fact-Sheets/ Display/Article/2597677/kmc-chapels/

Buddhist (SGI)

Virtual Meetings, for more information thevoice@gmail.com

Orthodox

Divine Liturgy: Kapaun Chapel, 08:45 a.m., Sun Children’s Church School: Kapaun Annex, 10:45 a.m., Sun

Adult Scripture Study: Kapaun Annex, 10:45 a.m., Sun

Great Vespers: Kapaun Chapel, 5 p.m., 4th Sat

Confessions: Available by appointment Wiccan Facebook.com/VogelwehOpenCircleSWC Service: Kapaun Annex, 7 p.m., Sat

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

Catholic Holy Family Catholic Community Facebook.com/RamsteinCatholicCommunity Daily Mass: North Chapel, 11:30 a.m., Tue-Thu & 1st Fri

Confessions: North Chapel, by appointment only Sunday Masses: North Chapel, 9 a.m. & 1 p.m., Sun

Knights of Columbus (K of C)

Meeting: North Chapel, 6 p.m., 2nd/4th Tue

Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC) (except July & Aug)

Bible Study: North Chapel, 9 a.m., Thu

Catholic Religious Education (RE) (except June, July & Aug)

Kindergarten-7th Ramstein Intermediate School: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Sun

Confirmation Class Ramstein Intermediate School: 6-7:30 p.m., Wed

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

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) (except July & Aug)

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Early Morning Seminary/Scripture Study for High School aged students: Ramstein School: North Chapel, 6:30 a.m., Mon-Wed-Fri

Vogelweh School: Kapaun Chapel Annex, 6:30 a.m., Mon-Wed-Fri Church Services: Baumholder 10:30 a.m. Sunday Im Gewerbegebiet 8 , Baumholder Call 0176-18300-897 Kaiserslautern 9:30 a.m. Sunday Lauterstr 9, Kaiserslautern Call 0176-18300-834 or 875 Ramstein

9:00 a.m Sunday 11:30 a.m. Sunday

Ludwig-Erhard Strasse 15, Ramstein Call +49 152 5543 1629

Islam Jumu’ah Khutbah: South Chapel, 1 p.m., Fri Potluck: South Chapel, 7 p.m., 1st Fri

Jewish Facebook.com/KMCMILJEWISHCOMMUNITY

Shabbat: South Chapel, 6 p.m., Fri Sabbath Kiddush & Lunch: 1 p.m.; request location by COB Wed* Torah Study: 7 p.m., Sat — request location & Zoom link Hebrew School & B’nei Mitzvah Study, Sun — request location & Zoom link For more information contact North Chapel

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

Protestant Contemporary North Chapel, 11 a.m., Sun Episcopal: Kapaun Chapel, 11:00 a.m., Sun Please note that the Episcopal service has merged with the Traditional service until further notice. Seventh-day Adventist Worship service: North Chapel, 11 a.m., Sat Bible Study: North Chapel, 10 a.m.,

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Kaiserslautern, 3bd, 2bth, Apartment, 100sqm, BIK, guest WC, din, balcony/terrace, no pets, available 26 Maerz 2024, Housing Approved, €1125 +utl, call 01795310274, mail@stuard.de

Kaiserslautern, 3bd, 2bth, Apartment, 135sqm, BIK, balcony/terrace, pets allowed, available 1 Mai 2026, Housing Approved, €2150 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@ prem-realestate.com

Ramstein-Miesenbach, 3bd, 2bth, Apartment, 120sqm, no pets, available 1 Maerz 2026, Housing Approved, €1800 +utl, call +4963719809003, apt@grenzstein.de

5bd, 2bth, Apartment, 155sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, pets allowed, available 26 Maerz 2024, Housing Approved, €1450 +utl, call 017622201641, michael.fickert@outlook.de

Kaiserslautern, 5 Schlafzimmer, 2 Badezimmer, Wohnung, 250 m², Einbaukueche, Wohnzimmer, Balkon/Terrasse, Waschkueche, ausgebauter Keller, private Garage, keine Haustiere, verfuegbar ab 9. September 2020, Wohnungsbescheinigung vorhanden, 1800 € + Nebenkosten, Tel. 0171-9532307, bier.michael@web.de

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Bruchmuehlbach-Miesau, 4bd, 3bth, House, 257sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, finished basement, private garage, available now, €798000, fitted kitchen available for separate purchase. Call 06321 - 499 02 0, info@bartzimmobilien.de

Family House in Bruecken/Pfalz, 4 bed, 2 bath, Balcony, Garden, 181 sq meters, Energy passport: Gas, Bj. 1930, 478,90 kWh/(sqma) EEK H, Bedarfsausweis. Price €179000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de

Family House in Einoellen, 4 bed, 2 bath, Terrace, Garden, 156 sq meters, Energy passport: Gas, Bj. 1976, 354,30 kWh/ (sqma) EEK H, Bedarfsausweis. Price €210000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de

Family House in Foeckelberg, 3 bed, 2 bath, Guest-WC, Terrace, Balcony, Garden, 175sq meters, Energy passport: Oil, Bj. 2000, 179,80 kWh/(sqma) EEK F, Bedarfsausweis. Price €329000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: im mo@ksk-kusel.de

Family House in Kusel, 4 bed, 2 bath, WC, Terrace, Garden 139 sq meters, Energy passport: Gas, Bj. 1966, 147,80 kWh/ (sqma) EEK E, Bedarfsausweis. Price €169000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de

Family House in Ramstein, 2 bed, 1 bath, Guest-WC, Terrace, Balcony, Garden, 84sq meters, Energy passport: Gas, Bj. 1982, 309,30 kWh/(sqma) EEK H, Bedarfsausweis. Price €299000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ ksk-kusel.de

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Family House in Kusel, 5 bed, 2 bath, Balcony, Wintergarden, Garden, 139sq meters, Energy passport: Gas, Bj. 1971, 341,10 kWh/(sqma) EEK H, Bedarfsausweis. Price €149000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de

Family House in Offenbach-Hundheim, 5 bed, 2 bath, Wintergarden, Balcony, Garden, 165 sq meters, Energy passport: Oel, Bj. 1968, 308,50 kWh/(sqma) EEK H, Bedarfsausweis. Price €139000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, EMail: immo@ksk-kusel.de

Family House in Zweibruecken-Oberauerbach, 3 bed, 2 bath, Garden, 143 sq meters, Energy passport: Gas, Bj. 1949, 329,50 kWh/(sqma) EEK H, Bedarfsausweis. Price €220000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de

FOR SALE: Small cozy house in Steinwenden, completely renovated, 2bd, 1bth, 128sqm, available 1 April 2026, Housing Approved, EUR 300k, call +4963719809003, apt@grenzstein.de

House in family-friendly Hochspeyer: 3bd, 1bth, 130sqm living space on 210sqm plot. Additional 50sqm usable space. Available now. Housing Approved. €299,800.00 + closing costs. Only 2% brokerage fee. Call 0631-89295050 or write to merl@n1-immo-bau.de

Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, 4bd, 2.5bth, House, 137sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/ din, balcony/terrace, laundry, shared garage, pets allowed, available 2 Apr. 2026, €600000 +utl, call +4915155580000, wa@ arcor.de

RAMSTEIN MODERN FAMILY HOME FOR SALE 4bd, 2bth, 230sqm, beautiful views, Kottweiler-Schwanden, ready to move in Mai 2026, Housing Approved, €494600 call +49 152 53294744, MEAD REAL ESTATE mre.kmc@icloud.com

Single Family House in Horschbach, 7 bed, 2 bath, Garden, 232 sq meters, Energy passport: Oil, ca. Bj. 1957, 410,30 kWh/ (sqma) EEK H, Bedarfsausweis. Price €124000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de

Single Family House with local store in Wolfstein, 2 bed, 2 bath, Garden, Garage, 219 sq meters, Energy passport: Gas, Bj. 1790, 508,60 kWh/(sqma) EEK H, Bedarfsausweis. Price €199000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: im mo@ksk-kusel.de

Spacious 2-story home w/ 167 sqm on 398 sqm plot. Offers 2 bright bedrooms, 2 modern bathrooms (full and 3/ 4), large living/dining area w/ fireplace & tiled stove, separate kitchen w/ pantry. Garden. Price: 449.000 Euro +49 155 65594867 or merl@n1-immo-bau.de

Spacious Landstuhl City Apartment, 150 sqm, 3bd, 2bth, large liv/din, 3 balconies, private garage, plus parking space. Walk to restaurants, shopping and public transportation. Only 10 minutes from RAB and LRMC. Asking €315000 Email: arsenstuhl2@gmail.com

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Enkenbach-Alsenborn, 5.0bd, 2.0bth, House, 215sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, no pets, available 27 Feb. 2026, Housing Approved, €1700 +utl, call 0179-1297526, strawisa9123@gmx.deEnkenbach-Alsen born, 5.0bd, 2.0bth, House, 215sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, no pets, available 22.05.2026, Housing Approved, €1700 +utl, call 0179-1297526, strawisa9123@ gmx.de

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Enkenbach-Alsenborn, 5bd, 1.75bth, House, 215sqm, BIK, liv/din, laundry, no pets, available 27 Feb. 2026, Housing Approved, €1700 +utl, call 0179-1297526, strawisa9123@gmx.deEnkenbach-Alsen born, 5bd, 1.75bth, House, 215sqm, BIK, liv/din, laundry, available 22.05.2026, Housing Approved, €1700 +utl, call 01791297526, strawisa9123@gmx.de

Kaiserslautern, 7bd, 3bth, House, 234sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/ terrace, laundry, finished basement, dogs allowed, available 7 Mai 2026, Housing Approved, €1950 +utl, rschw60@gmail.com

Kaiserslautern, Ramstein, 5min to Vogelweh or to Daenner, 4.0bd, 1.5bth, House, 173sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/ terrace, laundry, finished basement, pets allowed, available 15 Mai 2026, Housing Approved, €1780 +utl, email: sales2010@tonline.de Konken, 5bd, 2bth, Townhouse, 165sqm, BIK, liv/din, laundry, pets allowed, available 15 Mai 2026, Housing Approved, €1600 +utl, Check out www.germanaid.com for details or email info@germanaid.com

Sembach, 5bd, 2.5bth, Townhouse, 155sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/ terrace, laundry, private garage, pets allowed, Housing Approved, Rent starting at €1500 Check out www.german-aid.com for details or email info@german-aid.com

3bd, 2bth, House, 140sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, no pets, available 20 Juni 2026, Housing Approved, €1300 +utl, call +49 151 17566149 or +49 6374 5551 caro.henn82@gmail.com

4.0bd, 2.5bth, House, 268sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, private garage, pets allowed, available 1 Aug. 2024, Housing Approved, €1,680 +utl, call 004917643477156, email h.vatter@ gmail.com

4bd, 2.5bth, House, 210sqm, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, pets allowed, available 1 Mai 2026, Housing Approved, €1950 +utl, call 0173 32 25 243, klaus.cossmann@ web.de

Free-standing home in Ramstein, 3 story, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, two-car garage, heated floors, backyard, balcony, fireplace, rent: €2500, Check out www.germanaid.com for details or email info@germanaid.com

Kaiserslautern, 4bd, 2bth, House, 174sqm, BIK, balcony/terrace, laundry, pets allowed, available 3 Juni 2026, Housing Approved, €1750 +utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-realestate.com

Mackenbach, nice big duplex, 257sqm, 4 bed, 2 bath, built-in-kitchen, dinning-livingroom, laundry, garage with dirct entry in house, big fenced garden, monthly rent 2400€+util. Avail now. Call Ado at +49 1726801258 or email on rmimmobilien@tonline.de

Ramstein-Miesenbach, 3bd, 2bth, House, 130sqm, BIK, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, no pets, available 15 Apr. 2026, Housing Approved, €1480 +utl, call 0173 184 1185, airono liver@web.de

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1bd, 1.5bth, House, 200sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, unfinished basement, pets allowed, Housing Approved, €1800 +utl, Check out www.ger man-aid.com for details or email info@ger man-aid.com

Bexbach, 2 Schlafzimmer, 2 Badezimmer, Haus, 120qm, BIK, Gaeste-WC, Wohn/Esszimmer, Balkon/Terrasse, ausgebauter Keller, Haustiere erlaubt, frei ab 11.08.2025, Wohnungsbaugeprueft, 1100 € zzgl. MwSt., Tel. +49 176 61306300, chris ta-dahl61@t-online.de

1bd, 1bth, Apartment, 103sqm, BIK, liv/ din, pets allowed, available 8 Juni 2026, Housing Approved, €1200.0 +utl, call 0637150765, 015229231715, wolf.o@ gmx.net

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

2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 135sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv, no pets, available 22 Jan. 2025, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlahome.com

5bd, 2.5bth, brand new townhouse, 155sqm, built in kitchen, liv/din, yard, laundry, finished basement, private garage, pets subject to approval, AVAILABLE NOW, Housing Approved, €1750 +utl, Check out www.german-aid.com for details or email info@german-aid.com

2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 110sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, no pets, available 15 Feb. 2025, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@ mytlahome.com

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

2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 80sqm, BIK, liv/ din, balcony/terrace, laundry, pets allowed, available 28 Sep. 2024, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlaho me.com

2bd, 2bth, Apartment, 110sqm, BIK, liv/ din, laundry, no pets, available 24 Maerz 2025, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlahome.com

3bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 120sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, shared garage, pets allowed, available 1 Okt. 2024, klincks.tlahome@gmail.com

3bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 90sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, laundry, no pets, available 15 Feb. 2025, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlahome.com

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2018 BMW 118 Diesel Manual, EU, $12,999 (AN1002). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Audi A4 TDI Prestige 40 Avant, EU, $22,999 (DEN9462). The Used Car GuysKaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4WD, US, Air Conditioning, All Wheel Drive, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, Keyless Entry, Navigation, Park Distance Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, €15,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara, US, Year: 2014 Make: Jeep Model: Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4dr Sahara Engine: V6 Cylinder Engine Transmission: 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC (W5A580) -inc: Tip Start, Hill Descent Control Exterior: Granite Crystal Interior: Black *SAF..., €19,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Ford Mustang Convertible 2D EcoBoost Premium 2.3L I4 Tu, US, €20,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 GMC Acadia Denali, US, Year: 2018 Make: GMC Model: Acadia AWD 4dr Denali Engine: V6 Cylinder Engine Transmission: 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC Exterior: White Frost Tricoat Interior: Cocoa/ Shale *PACKAGE *Driver Alert Package II includes Lane ..., €26,495. Bavarian Motor CarsBMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admingraf@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T, Pickup, AWD/4WD, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $27,497 (DE9062). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 BMW 120 M-Sport 120 i, Edition M Sport Shadow Up to 48 MPG, EU, $23,999 (DE10002). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Dodge Durango GT AWD, US, Year: 2019 Make: Dodge Model: Durango GT AWD Engine: V6 Cylinder Engine Transmission: 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC Exterior: DB Black Clearcoat Interior: Black *INSTALLED OPTIONS *Black- Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats 2 Seat ..., €27,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Wuerzburg - BMW & Mini Car Dealer, Louis-Pasteur-Strasse 14, Wuerzburg, 97076 Germany, +49 (0) 931 870981021, marketing@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Jeep Compass Latitude, SUV, Front, Aisin 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $19,999 (DE9961). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2015 Land Rover Evoque Pure Plus Sport, US, Air Bag, Air Conditioning, All Season Tires, Automatic, Heated Seats, Multifunction for Steering Wheel, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Power Seats, €14,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Wuerzburg - BMW & Mini Car Dealer, Louis-Pasteur-Strasse 14, Wuerzburg, 97076 Germany, +49 (0) 931 870981021, marketing@bavarianmo torcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2017 Mazda 6 Touring Sedan, US, Year: 2017 Make: Mazda Model: Mazda6 Touring Auto Engine: 4 Cylinder Engine Transmission: 6-Speed A/T Exterior: Sonic Silver Metallic Interior: Black *SAFETY Back-Up Camera Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safet..., €14,995. Bavarian Motor CarsBMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admingraf@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2017 VW Jetta 1.8T SEL, US, Year: 2017 Make: Volkswagen Model: Jetta SEL Engine: 1.8L in-line 4 and variable valve timing Transmission: automatic with manual mode and floor shifter Exterior: Cardinal Red Metallic Interior: Black *SAFETY Back-Up C..., €14,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMWVilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bava rianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, US, *JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA Exterior Color: Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Exterior Paint Interior Color: Black Interior Color Interior: Leather-Trimmed Seats with Sahara Logo Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine w/ ESS Tran..., €31,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - WuerzburgBMW & Mini Car Dealer, Louis-PasteurStrasse 14, Wuerzburg, 97076 Germany, +49 (0) 931 870981021, marketing@bava rianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Subaru Legacy Sedan 4D i Limited AWD 2.5L H4, US, Year: 2018 Make: Subaru Model: Legacy 2.5i Limited Engine: 4 Cylinder Engine Transmission: CVT Transmission Exterior: Crystal Black Silica Interior: Warm Ivory *SAFETY Back-Up Camera Outboard Front Lap And Shou..., €20,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2018 Volkswagen Passat Comfortline, EU, $18,799 (DEN9557). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Audi A3 2.0 TDI, Sportback 35 (Up To 65 MPG), EU, $20,999 (DE9788). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-BoschStrasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Audi A3 Premium (Up To 63 MPG) Up To 63 MPG, EU, $21,997 (DE9358). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-BoschStrasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Kia Picanto Edition 7 (Up to 65 MPG), Hatchback, EU, 5 Speed Manual, $9,999 (DE9850). The Used Car GuysStuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Automatic w/Sequential Shift Mode, $32,999 (DE9903). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan I.Q Drive TDI, EU, $21,799 (DEN9610). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Volkswagen Touran Comfortline Up To 50 MPG, EU, $19,999 (DE9954). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-BoschStrasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2019 Volkswagen Touran Comfortline, Minivan, EU, transmission 7-speed - dualclutch, $20,497 (DEN9398). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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2020 Audi A3 Sportback 35i (Up to 40 MPG), EU, $24,997 (DEN9651). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Audi A3 Sportback TDI (Up to 60 MPG), EU, transmission 7-speed - dualclutch, $20,499 (DEN9612). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium, Coupe, Rear, 6-Speed Manual, $28,999 (DE9725). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@ usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2020 Mini Cooper Cabrio (Up To 30 MPG), EU, $20,799 (DE9749). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan, US, €32,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMWVilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bava rianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 BMW X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, Rear, Automatic, $30,800 (104616). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)63156000921, jland@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Fiat 500 Mild Hybrid, Sport (Up To 65 MPG), EU, $12,799 (DE9840). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Honda CR-V EX-L 2WD, Front, Automatic, $32,250 (104557). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, jland@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Jeep Cherokee 80th Anniversary 4x4, AWD/4WD, Automatic, $27,174 (104612). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)63156000921, jland@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD, US, *JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED 4X4 Exterior Color: Velvet Red Pearl-Coat Exterior Paint Interior Color: Black Interior Color Interior: Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine Upg I w/ ESS Transmission: 8-Speed ..., €30,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 350 4MATIC SUV, Rear, Automatic, $43,499 (104653). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)162-2145729, JH83006@military cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Audi Q3 quattro Premium Plus 40 TFSI, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $27,999 (DE9906). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe M, US, €29,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMWVilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bava rianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan, US, *BMW 330i xDrive Sedan Black Saphire CO2 package Remote engine start 19" LA wheel double sp.793I AS em.op. Steering wheel heater Sports leather steering wheel Tire with run-flat functionality Sport automat..., €33,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admingraf@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 BMW 430i Gran Coupe, US, €38,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotor cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L, US, *CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING L Exterior Color: Fathom Blue Pearl-Coat Interior Color: Black / Alloy / Black Interior Colors Interior: McKinley Leather Perforated Bucket Seats Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine with Stop/Start Transm..., €35,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI (Up To 55 MPG), EU, $27,999 (DEN9649). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Cupra Formentor, EU, $25,999 (DEN9694). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab Laramie, US, RAM 3500 LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X4 Exterior Color: Bright White ClearCoat Exterior Paint Interior Color: Black Interior Color Interior: Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats Engine: 6.7L I6 Cummins HO Turbo Diesel Engine Transmission: 6Spe..., €67,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Wuerzburg - BMW & Mini Car Dealer, Louis-Pasteur-Strasse 14, Wuerzburg, 97076 Germany, +49 (0) 931 870981021, marketing@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

2022 Ford Explorer XLT, SUV, Rear, 10Speed Shiftable Automatic, $29,999 (DE9729). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!

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Public Health Command Europe hosts 71st International Military Veterinary Exchange

Public Health Command Europe recently hosted the 71st International Military Veterinary Exchange, bringing together nearly 100 veterinary leaders from 18 Allied and Partner nations to strengthen alliances, enhance global force protection, and address shared medical and agricultural challenges.

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— Public Health Command Europe recently hosted the 71st International Military Veterinary Exchange, bringing together nearly 100 veterinary leaders from 18 Allied and Partner nations to strengthen alliances, enhance global force protection, and address shared medical and agricultural challenges.

The multi-day symposium served as a critical platform for international collaboration, focusing on topics ranging from the “unseen battlefield” of microscopic disease threats to advancing the standard of care for military working dogs.

Col. Anastasia McKay, commander of U.S. Army Public Health Command Europe, welcomed the attendees by emphasizing the critical need for global interoperability.

“Look around this room. We are not just colleagues; we are a united front,” McKay said during her opening remarks. “This

exchange is more than a meeting, it is a critical accelerator. Our mission here is to drive convergence, to strengthen the bonds of interoperability and to unify our efforts against shared global challenges.”

Confronting the unseen battlefield and food defense

A significant portion of the exchange centered on mitigating global health risks, specifically the prevention of transboundary diseases during military movements. Experts from Germany, Norway and the United States led discussions on translating NATO standards into effective action on the ground, ensuring line commanders understand the catastrophic agricultural and economic consequences of biological material transfer.

Simultaneously, international experts tackled food defense. Representatives from Germany and the Republic of Serbia shed light on emerging foodborne parasites, while U.S. representatives challenged the coalition to build proactive, multi-national defenses to

safeguard vital military food supply chains.

Advancing canine care and standardization

The well-being and operational readiness of military working dogs remained paramount. A major highlight of the 71st exchange was the push to standardize canine casualty care. The United Kingdom guided attendees through a comprehensive proposal for a unified, European-focused Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care model, aiming for a NATO-level operational patient care pathway.

Major James Bladen, Officer Commanding for the U.K.’s Veterinary Training Squadron, noted the importance of navigating these complex issues as a coalition.

“It’s been great to get to know colleagues from other countries and comforting to know that we’re all facing the same challenges,” Bladen said. “The best way to overcome those challenges is by coming together and discussing issues like we are this week. How we use animals in defense is something that every

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country is feeling the pressure on, so it’s up to us to advocate for the animals and make sure they’re used in the best possible way.”

Discussions also pushed the boundaries of current practices, featuring debates on the use of electronic shock collars in MWD training led by the Netherlands and conversations on live tissue training alternatives guided by Norway. On the innovation front, the symposium explored the future of battlefield medicine, including the use of canine freeze-dried plasma for austere environments.

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American revolutionary war flags flown to inspire patriotism

The American flag is a symbol of freedom and patriotism, but before the Continental Congress adopted the first official flag in 1777, many other flags were flown.

As America celebrates 250 years of freedom, here’s a look at a few of the various United States flags flown during combat by soldiers, sailors, Marines and militia during the American Revolutionary War. Flags were a significant part of the war, as they served to instill esprit de corps in the men and also aided in rallying the troops, as the flag carrier led from the

front. They expressed liberty and national identity, as well as a means to assert sovereignty against British rule.

The use of colors — the term for the banners and flags — dates back to the Middle Ages in Europe, when knights displayed their distinctive symbols and colors on their shields to identify one another on the battlefield. The ancient Romans and Greeks also carried banners with symbols of their leaders into battle.

Today, the American flag, also known as the Stars and Stripes and Old Glory, serves to unite the nation and inspire patriotism. Although military units have their own colors, all fly the American flag higher, giving it the most prominent position.

The Hopkinson flag

Most historians agree that Francis Hopkinson was the designer of the first official American flag. On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Hopkinson flag, calling it the Stars and Stripes.

Since there were only 13 states then, the design featured 13 stripes and 13 sixpointed stars arranged in rows on the field of blue. He also designed a very similar flag for the Navy, which looks similar to today’s flag because the red stripes are located at the top and bottom.

The Hopkinson flag was first carried into combat during the Battle of Brandywine, Sept. 11, 1777, just outside Philadelphia.

Hopkinson also helped design the Great Seal of the United States and was a signer of the Declaration of Independence; many consider him a Founding Father.

The Serapis flag

Featuring 13 blue, red and white stripes and 13 stars, the Serapis flag design is similar to the Hopkinson flag except for the arrangement of stars and the blue stripes.

The flag has an unusual origin story: it was named for the Royal Navy frigate HMS Serapis.

The Serapis engaged the American warship USS Bonhomme Richard under the command of Continental Navy Capt. John Paul Jones in the North Sea near England on Sept. 23, 1779.

The battle resulted in the capture of the Serapis. Jones’ ship was badly damaged and sank, so he sailed the Serapis to the neutral Dutch port of Texel without a flag — technically making him a pirate.

Benjamin Franklin, then an ambassador to France, was asked to provide a flag that Jones could use. Once created, the flag diffused the diplomatic tension, and Jones was released by the Dutch.

The Serapis flag was one of the first flags of the United States, although it was never used in an official capacity. However, it is strongly associated with Jones and his heroics as one of the great captains of the Continental Navy and his contributions to the war effort.

The flag is used to this day on the USS John Paul Jones, a missile destroyer commissioned in 1991 to honor the famous captain. It is sometimes called the Franklin flag in honor of the Founding Father who helped create it.

The Grand Union flag

Also known as the Congress flag, the Cambridge flag and the Continental Union flag, the Grand Union flag is the first national flag of the United States; it was flown from 1775 to 1776.

The Grand Union flag consisted of 13 red and white stripes with the British Union Jack located in the area now occupied by stars. The flag was first flown by Continental Navy Lt. John Paul Jones on Dec. 3, 1775, on the USS Alfred.

A painting by artist Edward Percy Moran depicts Betsy Ross presenting the Betsy Ross flag to Continental Army Gen. George Washington.

The Betsy Ross flag Betsy Ross was a professional upholsterer in Philadelphia from the early 1770s until she retired in 1827. While there is no historical evidence, many people believe she designed the American flag. During and after the war, Ross made a variety of military flags over the course of 50 years.

The Betsy Ross flag is similar to the other flags in that it has 13 stripes and 13 stars on a field of blue, but rather than rows, her design includes five-pointed stars arranged in a circle.

A painting by artist John Trumbull depicts British Army Gen. Charles Cornwallis surrendering to the American and French forces in Yorktown, Va., Oct. 19, 1781.
A painting by artist Howard Pyle depicts the Battle of Brandywine, Sep. 11, 1777, with colonial soldiers carrying the Hopkinson flag.
The Serapis flag, also known as the Franklin flag, was created by Benjamin Franklin in 1778.
A painting by artist Nowland Van Powell depicts the Grand Union flag on the Continental ship Alfred, circa 1776.

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holiday or multi-day hiking itinerary, Kufstein deserves a place on your list. Set on the River Inn in the Austrian state of Tyrol, Kufstein sits between dramatic limestone peaks and green valleys, with a compact historic center that’s easy to explore over a weekend. It’s large enough to keep you occupied for a few days, but small enough that you never feel rushed.

Here are five reasons to visit:

1. Kufstein Fortress

There are plenty of beautiful old towns in Austria. Very few have a fortress rising directly above them. Festung Kufstein has stood in some form since the 13th century and became strategically important because of its position near the historic border between Bavaria and Tyrol. Over centuries, it changed hands multiple times and was expanded into the structure visitors see today.

What makes it memorable isn’t just the history: It’s the setting. You reach the fortress either on foot or via a short funicular ride built into the rock. Once at the top, the views open across the Inn Valley toward the surrounding mountains. Inside the complex are courtyards, old prison cells, exhibitions, and one of its more unusual features: the Heroes’ Organ (Heldenorgel), considered one of the world’s largest outdoor organs, which plays daily and can be heard across the town.

2. The old town feels distinctly Tyrolean Kufstein’s old town isn’t monumental or theatrical: it’s comfortable, walkable, and full of cool little hidden gems.

Start around Unterer Stadtplatz and continue toward Römerhofgasse, one of the town’s most photographed streets. You’ll find painted facades, balconies overflowing with flowers in warmer months, and narrow lanes that still feel connected to everyday local life.

The River Inn (which is an actual river, and not a place to stay!) also gives Kufstein a different atmosphere from many mountain towns. Walking along the riverfront adds openness and light that balances the denser historic streets.

For food, expect a mix of Austrian and Tyrolean classics: schnitzel, käsespätzle, dumplings, mountain cheeses, and excellent pastries. This is a place for long lunches rather than rushing between attractions.

3.

You can experience the Alps without needing to “do the Alps”

One of Kufstein’s strengths is flexibility. You don’t need technical gear, advanced hiking ability, or an all-day mountain itinerary to enjoy the landscape. The mountains are present even when you stay close to town.

For visitors who do want to hike, the nearby Kaiser Mountains (Kaisergebirge) create a dramatic backdrop and offer everything from easy walks to more ambitious itineraries. For something gentler, lakes such as Hechtsee provide opportunities for swimming, walking, or simply spending a quiet afternoon outdoors.

Cycling routes along the Inn Valley are also popular and relatively accessible.

This makes Kufstein especially appealing if you’re travelling with people who have different ideas of a perfect holiday. One person can head into the mountains while another enjoys cafés, shops, and slower exploration in town.

4.

There’s more culture here than first impressions suggest

Kufstein rewards visitors who stay an extra day. Beyond the fortress, the town has a surprisingly strong cultural identity shaped by Austrian and Bavarian influences. Throughout the year you’ll find concerts, seasonal festivals, local markets, and traditional events. Music also plays an outsized role in local identity. For example, the daily sounding of the fortress organ is an essential Kufstein experience.

If you enjoy travelling through places rather than simply seeing them, Kufstein offers opportunities to slow down: Visit a local bakery in the morning, browse small shops in the center, sit outside with coffee, and watch the rhythm of the town unfold.

5. Kufstein changes dramatically with the seasons

Unlike destinations that only shine in summer or winter, Kufstein works year-round.

• Late spring (May–June) is ideal if you want

green landscapes, moderate temperatures, and fewer visitors.

• Summer (July – August) brings longer days and the best conditions for hiking, cycling, and lake visits.

• Early autumn (September – October) may be the sweet spot: crisp air, clear mountain views, changing colours, and a calmer atmosphere.

• December transforms the town with festive lighting and Christmas markets, creating a more intimate alternative to Austria’s larger holiday destinations.

For first-time visitors, September is an excellent time to go. Early autumn offers the widest range of activities with comfortable weather.

Getting to Kufstein

By car, Kufstein is approximately 4.5 hours from Kaiserslautern, 3.5 hours from Stuttgart, and 5 hours from Wiesbaden. Check with Deutsche Bahn for train options.

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Kufstein Fortress, Austria, above river Inn.
architecture at Roemerhofgasse in the historic center of Kufstein.

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