Activate your free KA su bscription
FEATURE
EDUCATION
SPORTS
FEATURE
LRMC and Czech military hospital boost partnership, Page 13
Landstuhl Elementary gifted new flag for Constitution Day, Page 6
AF reservist leads joint team at NATO pentathlon, Page 28
37th AS loadmasters train for Hussar Saber 26-4, Pages 16&17
October 9, 2026 | Volume 50, Number 40
Read the KA online at KaiserslauternAmerican.com
37th AS loadmasters sharpen readiness during Hussar Saber 26-4
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bailey Vice, 37th Airlift Squadron Loadmaster, prepares to unload cargo to a nighttime drop zone during exercise Hussar Saber 26-4 on 33rd Air Base, Poland, Sept. 15. Loadmasters account for everything involved in a tactical drop, from total weight and size of cargo, to travel speed and distance from the aircraft to the ground. Photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Anderson
by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs POWIDZ, Poland – Inside a C-130J Super Hercules, every member of the aircrew has an essential role to play. As pilots and loadmasters coordinate throughout each phase of a mission, their ability to communicate and execute together means the difference between a successful sortie and a missed objective. For the 37th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, coordination took on a different rhythm during exercise Hussar Saber 26-4, where U.S. and Polish forces trained together across Poland strengthening readiness and interoperability amongst NATO Allies. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jade Morin, 37th AS loadmaster and flight chief of training, helped develop and implement the squadron’s training objectives during the exercise. Serving as an operations coordinator, she tracked training requirements, monitored accomplishments and helped ensure crews optimized the off-station training away from the unit’s home See HUSSAN SABER, Pages 16 & 17
Although Germany doesn’t celebrate Halloween in the same way America does, there are still amazing and spooky goings-on around Deutschland. Those in search of Halloween fun See HALLOWEEN, Page 30
“Other Momm is the featured movie of y” the week, Page 31
Photo by Viacheslav Lopatin/Shutterstock.com
5 Spooky Places to Celebrate by MilitaryInGermany.com Halloween in Germany
Page 2
Kaiserslautern American
October 9, 2026
Under Secretary of the Air Force sees Ramstein AB Airmen, Guardian readiness firsthand
U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicole Coon, 435th Security Forces Squadron officer in charge of Phoenix First in Security Team, briefs the Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier on the capabilities of “Drone Busters” at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 24. The demonstration allowed Lohmeier to engage directly with 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Airmen and observe how they prepare to detect and counter emerging threats across the theater. Photos by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley
by 1st Lt Jacob Willoughby U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited with U.S. Air Forces EuropeAir Forces Africa and U.S. Space Forces in Europe and Space Forces Africa leadership, Airman and Guardians during an immersion visit at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 24. The visit, which included stops at the USAFEAFAFRICA headquarters, SPACEFOREURAF headquarters, 86th Air Wing, 603rd Air Operations Center, and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, provided an opportunity for Lohmeier to meet with command leaders and subject matter experts, who offered insights on current and future missions, challenges and opportunities. “It’s a true privilege to visit Ramstein and see firsthand all the critical missions they execute in support of our warfighters,” Lohmeier said. “The motivation, service and expertise they display give me confidence our warfighters are ready to fight and win. We, as senior leaders, need to ensure they receive the most technologically advanced capabilities to execute their mission.” He started the day off with a workout session with SPACEFOREUR-AF Guardians and leadership, reinforcing that maintaining physical standards helps ensure military members
are resilient and ready for anything the service demands of them. “Fitness is part of readiness, and leaders have to set that example,” Lohmeier said. “Whether you are at home station, deployed or on the road, taking care of yourself physically helps ensure you are prepared to lead and accomplish the mission.” Then Lohmeier received briefings on command missions and current operations. He
spoke with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, USAFE-AFAFRICA commander, to discuss how the command defends the strategic approaches to the United States and generates airpower across two continents in support of U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command. “It was extremely valuable to meet with General Hinds to discuss how USAFEAFAFAFRICA protects the U.S. homeland with
our Allies and partners,” Lohmeier said. “It is clear that our forces project combat-ready airpower in Europe, Africa and beyond, deter aggression, and are prepared to win decisively should deterrence fail.” He also joined Airmen and Guardians for a working lunch at the installation dining facility where he heard directly about their mission challenges and successes, offering ongoing leadership support as they work to maintain readiness and a focus on warrior culture. The visit continued with a tour of the Air Defense Operations Center, a first-of-its-kind facility in the Air Force to become operational. The ADOC is designed to detect and counter emerging aerial threats to help subject matter experts build an approach that is catered to those threats and host nation considerations throughout Europe. Lohmeier finished the visit by meeting with U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Christopher Fernengel, SPACEFOREUR-AF commander, to discuss joint warfighting initiatives and integration with other combatant command components. As a rapidly changing warfighting environment unfolds, a shared understanding and collaboration of how space capabilities are planned and employed is critical to the success of the joint force. Lohmeier’s visit is a part of a larger European area of responsibility immersion to engage with Airmen and Guardians throughout the theater. He also recognized multiple members with coining ceremonies for their exemplary service. “Readiness starts with our people,” Lohmeier said. “The professionalism and commitment to readiness from the Airmen and Guardians I met at Ramstein today are exactly what our Air Force needs as we prepare to defeat the threats in theater.”
Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier participates in a physical training session with U.S. Guardians and Airmen at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 24. The session highlighted Lohmeier’s emphasis on fitness as a foundation for readiness, resilience and a warfighter mindset across the Department of the Air Force.
MASTHEAD The Kaiserslautern American is published by AdvantiPro GmbH, Kaiserslautern, Germany, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Air Force or the Department of the Army, under exclusive contract with the 86th Airlift Wing. This COM enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military services overseas. Contents of the KA are not necessarily the official view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, Department of Defense or Department of the Air Force. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, the Department of the Air
Force or AdvantiPro GmbH of the products or the services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Editorial content is based on news releases, features, editorials and reports prepared by Department of Defense, Air Force and Army agencies, KMC military units and geographically separated units. AdvantiPro staff reserves the right to edit all submitted material.
Deadlines: • News, feature, school articles and photos: Noon Thursday for the following week’s edition • Sports articles and photos: Noon Thursday for the following week’s edition • Free (space available) classifieds: Noon Tuesday for that same week’s KA AdvantiPro staff encourages reader comments. Send questions, comments to: ka@advantipro.de. For editorial questions and article/photo submissions, please contact the Public Affairs Office Ramstein: 86aw.pa.commandinformation@us.af.mil To place classified ads, visit FindItGuide.com.
For display ads, email Ads@KaiserslauternAmerican.com or call 06371-980 905 0. AdvantiPro GmbH Ads, Quality Control: Jennifer Holdsworth Sales Team: Armand Derderian, Karin Flick Design Concept : Alexander Pütz Layout & Ad Design: Alexander Pütz, Marina Richter Printer: Oggersheimer Druckzentrum
Kaiserslautern American
October 9, 2026
Page 3
US National Guard, Reserve members strengthen ties with German Armed Forces
U.S. National Guard and Reserve service members, along with German Armed Forces reserve members, pose for a photo outside the German Army Officer Training School in Dresden, Germany, Sept. 11. U.S. service members traveled to Germany to participate in a three-week military reserve exchange with the German Armed Forces from Sept. 8-26, strengthening interoperability and building relationships between U.S. and German reserve forces. Courtesy photo
by 1st Lt. Michael Sian 110th Wing Michigan Air National Guard Twenty-one U.S. service members traveled to Germany to participate in a three-week military reserve exchange with the German Armed Forces, Sept. 8-26, strengthening interoperability and building relationships between U.S. and German reserve forces. Participants from the National Guard, Marine Corps Reserve and Navy Reserve represented Montana, Michigan, Idaho, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Virginia, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, New York and Wisconsin, during the annual exchange. The engagement began in Potsdam, Sept. 8 with a welcome and mission brief from Brig. Gen. Stefan Gruhl, commander, Bundeswehr Joint Force Command Operational Communications Center, emphasizing the importance of this partnership due to ongoing operations in the
European theater. Participants also visited the German Armed Forces Forest of Remembrance, a memorial honoring German service members who died while serving their country. Trees within the memorial grounds have been planted by family members in remembrance of their loved ones. U.S. service members then tested their physical and military skills while completing events associated with the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. Events included a 12-kilometer ruck march, 100meter agility shuttle run, 1,000meter run, 100-meter swim in military uniform, flexed-arm hang, and firearms qualification. Those who successfully met the requirements earned the opportunity to wear the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge on their U.S. military uniforms in accordance with their respective service regulations. Participants also visited the German Army Officer School in
Dresden, where they learned about German military leadership, training, tactics and operations. The exchange gave participants an opportunity to compare approaches and better understand how partner forces train and operate together. “Interoperability begins with understanding. This includes understanding each other’s training, capabilities and ways of operating,” said German Air Force Maj. Silas Scherer, German Air Force basic training staff officer. “This exchange gives participants the opportunity to learn from one another and build the familiarity needed to operate effectively together.” During the final two weeks of the program, participants separated into smaller groups based on their military branch, component and occupational specialties. They joined German units throughout the country, including locations near Munich, Berlin, Nuremberg,
Kiel, and Hamburg, for more specialized exchanges focused on their respective career fields. Activities included observing a joint German-Swiss Air Force helicopter exercise, participating in small-arms tactics and simulator training, unmanned aircraft system training, working with German armored units, conducting aircraft simulator training, and participating in naval ship and damage-control simulator training. The smaller exchanges also provided opportunities for U.S. and German service members to build professional relationships beyond formal training. Outside scheduled military engagements, participants experienced German history and cultural events alongside their hosts. These experiences provided additional opportunities for U.S. and German service members to connect personally, while learning more about their respective cultures.
“The most impactful part of this program is the relationships formed between our U.S. and German reserve service members,” said German Navy Lt. Cmdr. William Lobert, German Armed Forces military reserve exchange program manager. “Those connections make future cooperation easier, because participants leave with a better understanding of their counterparts and professional relationships that continue long after the exchange ends.” The exchange concluded in Frankfurt Sept. 26, where U.S. participants and their German counterparts reunited before departing for their home units. The Military Reserve Exchange Program is an annual program that provides opportunities for U.S. reserve component service members and international partners from various backgrounds to exchange professional knowledge, strengthen military-to-military relationships and improve interoperability between allied forces.
Kaiserslautern American
Page 4
THE HOUSING HYPE
Keeping KMC clean: A resident’s guide to waste disposal, base recycling For American service members and families living in the Kaiserslautern Military Community, adapting to life overseas comes with many cultural shifts—including navigating Germany’s strict waste disposal and environmental laws. To maintain community standards and avoid disruptions in municipal services, the KMC Family Housing Office and the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron are reminding all base residents to adhere strictly to proper refuse separation and disposal procedures. Adhering to waste guidelines is not merely a courtesy, but a legal and contractual requirement under host-nation environmental regulations and military housing occupant policies. Understanding refuse systems by housing type Refuse management in KMC Family Housing depends on quarters assignment: » Townhouse Quarters: Residents assigned to townhouses manage dedicated individual bins aligned with scheduled collection days. Yellow bags designated for lightweight plastic, metal, and composite recyclables can be collected at Self-Help stores located in Building 859 on Ramstein or Building 1070 on Vogelweh. Occupants remain responsible for sanitizing their bins and transporting overflow beyond bin capacity directly to a base recycling center. » Stairwell Quarters: Residents in multifamily stairwell units utilize neighborhood in-ground receptacle stations. These underground collection banks feature English-language labeling for proper sorting: » Paper: Flattened cardboard packaging, newspapers, catalogs, and magazines. » Plastic and Packaging: Clean plastics, wrappers, cartons, and metal cans. » Bio-waste: Food scraps, vegetable peelings, and compostable organic material. » Glass: Empty glass bottles and jars. » Residual Trash: Non-recyclable general refuse, sweepings, and hygiene items. Housing officials note that bio-waste and glass receptacles are not co-located at every station. Stairwell occupants can find specialized bio and glass bins situated at street ends near Buildings 1110, 1127, 1137, and 1158. All bags must be deposited entirely inside receptacles. Leaving waste alongside bins attracts wildlife, fosters sanitary hazards, and compromises neighborhood hygiene. Critical Warning: Bulk refuse halts trash collection A persistent challenge across residential areas involves the improper abandonment of bulk household items, old furniture, and hazardous
materials around community dumpsters and inside residential common areas. Leaving bulk waste on or around in-ground container platforms creates a direct safety hazard for the crane equipment used by refuse contractors. When platforms or access routes are obstructed, contractors cannot empty the bins, resulting in suspended trash collection for the entire building. Oversized furnishings, appliances, and hazardous chemicals cannot be left in bike storage rooms, under stairwells, or near neighborhood receptacles. Residents must transport bulk items directly to designated base recycling facilities: » Ramstein Base Recycling Center: Building 2045 (north of the Southside Fitness Center), open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. » Kapaun/Vogelweh Recycling Center: Building 2820 (opposite Vehicle Registration), open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. » Landstuhl Recycling Center: Building 93701 (near Building 3707), open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hazardous materials—such as used motor oil, paints, and automotive fluids—must never be poured down domestic drains or storm sewers. These items are accepted safely at recycling centers. Enforcement and Community Reporting Base housing regulations strictly prohibit unattended personal property in common hallways and stairwells, where items present immediate fire and evacuation hazards. Under KMC Housing policy, improper refuse disposal and unauthorized abandonment of property trigger formal penalties under the established “Three Strikes” infraction process. Violators may incur direct cleanup and hauling charges, and repeated non-compliance can lead to the termination of on-base housing privileges. Additionally, dumping off-base residential waste into military family housing bins is unlawful. Residents who witness unauthorized dumping are asked to record the vehicle’s license plate number and report the incident immediately to Security Forces at DSN 480-2050 (COMM 06371-47-2050). Community Resources & Contacts: • Damaged Receptacles & Service Requests: Contact 786th CES Customer Service at DSN 489-6623 or commercial 0631-536-6623. • Missed Pickups & Service Interruptions: Call the KMC Housing Office at DSN 489-7108 (COMM 0631-536-7108) or 786th CES Service Contract Section at DSN 489-4872.
October 9, 2026
TAKE NOTE Notice to Creditors It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely death of SP3 Matthew Mendoza; 53d Space Operations Squadron. Captain Darnel Kornegay, 478-3529, has been appointed as Summary Courts Officer. All claims for or against the decedent’s estate must be submitted to the Summary Courts Officer for resolution. Capt. Darnel Kornegay, Summary Courts Officer. Retiree Activities Office Open Every 1st Tuesday of the month retiree infos on AFN from 9 to 9:30 a.m. with the RAO. Also, every second Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m., RiG (Retiring in Germany) briefing at the conference room at our Kapaun office. Open to everyone, active duty, soon to be retirees, retirees , DOD civilians, spouses, surviving spouses, everybody is welcome. The RAO is also seeking volunteers who would like to continue serving the military community. If you enjoy helping fellow retirees and their families, we invite you to join our team. Training is provided, and even a few hours each week can make a lasting impact. Office hours: Tuesday–Friday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Closed daily from noon–1 p.m. Location: 86th Airlift Wing Retiree Activities Office Kapaun Air Station Contact us: Email: 86aw.rao@us.af.mil DSN: 480-5486 Commercial: +49 6371-47-5486 Whether you need assistance with your
Photo by Golubovy/Shutterstock.com
retirement benefits or are interested in volunteering, we look forward to welcoming you. The 86 AW/RAO is committed to serving those who served. 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: 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. Official Photo Studio has moved The 86th AW/PA Official Photo Studio has moved to our new permanent location. The new location is in the second-floor offices located in the back portion of the Hercules Theatre, Bldg 2101. To schedule an appointment, go to www.ramstein.af.mil. If you have any questions call DSN: 480-9199.
Finance Customer Service Finance customer service walk-ins are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. MondayFriday, 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/
Kaiserslautern American
October 9, 2026
Page 5
Graphic by Regina Burbidge
New York City Firefighters honored with Kaiserslautern banner Story & photo by Elke Sittel German-American Community Office Lord Mayor of Kaiserslautern, Beate Kimmel, signed a banner in honor of members of the New York City Fire Department who lost their lives during rescue operations on Sep.11, 2001, following the attack on the World Trade Center. On Sep. 11, many participants in the 9/11 Stair Climb event at the stadium signed the banner, which will be sent to the New York City Fire Commissioner. Approximately 400 participants gathered at Fritz-Walter-
Stadion in Kaiserslautern for the fourth annual September 11th Memorial Stair Climb, climbing 68 stadium stairs 30 times — 2,071 individual steps equivalent to the 110 flights of the World Trade Center towers. The climb brought together U.S. Air Force and Army service members, members of the German Bundeswehr, American and German firefighters and emergency medical personnel, Rheinland-Pfalz police officers and German high school students to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sep. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Deutsch-Amerikanisches Bürgerbüro German-American Community Office 67657 Kaiserslautern, Lauterstr. 2
Phone: 0631 363-3010 Email: info@gaco-kl.de URL: www.gaco-kl.de
Col. Lucas Buckley, Commander of the 86th Maintenance Group (left), Chief Master Sergeant Trevor Derr from the 86th Maintenance Squadron and Lord Mayor Beate Kimmel (right) showing the banner with signatures of participants.
Office Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Thu 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Kaiserslautern American
Page 6
October 9, 2026
Landstuhl Elementary gifted new American Flag on Constitution Day by Heather L. Scott Department of War Education Activity Communications Army Sgt. 1st Class Francisco Mendez saw a need. The American flag flying high over the elementary school on his installation was faded and starting to tear. Mendez serves in the Medical Readiness Battalion on Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, the largest U.S. Army medical center outside of the United States, where Landstuhl Elementary School is also located. “I was here one afternoon shortly after the children brought down the flag at the end of the school day and it was clearly older, and well-loved with a few tears and holes, and immediately I thought we needed to give the school a new flag,” said Mendez. Mendez brought the topic to the attention of his commander, Lt. Col. Christopher Alferez, who wholeheartedly agreed. After speaking with Dr. Mary Bade, LES principal, plans quickly came together for the unit to replace the school’s flag. The flag dedication ceremony took place on Sept. 17. With kindergarten and second grade students, LES families, military partners, and community members surrounding the school’s flagpole, Bade was presented with the gifted flag. She
handed the folded flag to members of the Medical Readiness Battalion color guard, who ceremonially unfurled, secured and raised the new flag. At the ceremony, Alferez posed a poignant question to the students. “What does the American flag mean to you?” Alferez asked. Students responded with answers ranging from observations about the flag’s stars and stripes to thoughtful reflections on freedom, sacrifice, and patriotism. “I wouldn’t want a flag that represents our country and our freedom to be old and worn,” Alferez said. “That’s why it’s important that we respect the flag and why we are here today to do a proper ceremony with our color guard to honor the flag.” The ceremony’s significance was echoed by school leaders, who highlighted the flag’s symbolism and the partnership that made the presentation possible. “We are grateful for this partnership and proud to display this flag as a reminder of the freedoms and opportunities our students enjoy every day,” said Bade. “Our students benefit greatly from seeing firsthand the dedication and service of our military partners. We thank our adopted unit for this generous presentation and for being role models of leadership, service, and citizenship.”
Landstuhl Elementary School kindergarten students wave flags during the school’s Constitution Day celebration Sept. 17.
Landstuhl Elementary students look on as the color guard displays the flag gifted to the school.
Members of the U.S. Army Medical Readiness Battalion Color Guard prepare to unfold the gifted American flag. Photos by Colin Cruickshank, DoWEA Communication
Lt. Col. Christopher Alferez engages with Landstuhl Elementary students, Sept. 17.
Kaiserslautern American
October 9, 2026
A chaplain assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing wears a religious insignia on his chest at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Aug. 19. Under Department of the Air Force guidance, effective June 15, chaplains transitioned to wearing religious insignia instead of officer rank on their Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms to remove visual barriers and increase approachability for Air Commandos. Photo by Ashton Hamby
DAF to adopt standardized Religious Affiliation Codes: Action required in vMPF by Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Office The Department of the Air Force is updating its personnel data systems to align with the Department of War's standardized list of Religious Affiliation Codes. Starting Sept. 25, the Military Personnel Data System and associated accessions systems have transitioned away from legacy “Faith and Belief Codes.” Airmen and Guardians must take action to update their RAC in the Virtual Military Personnel Flight and certify their Record of Emergency Data is accurate. These mandatory actions must be completed by Oct.16, for active duty
and Nov. 9, for Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard. Airmen and Guardians who fail to update their RAC within this selection window will have their records automatically realigned according to an approved transition construct. “Our commitment to the spiritual readiness and religious freedom of every Airman and Guardian remains steadfast,” said Richard Anderson, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. “Transitioning to these standardized codes ensures our Chaplain Corps has the accurate demographic data they need to provide tailored resources and support to our Service members, while continuing to respect their
individual convictions.” When selecting a religious preference for identification tags (commonly known as “dog tags”), Airmen and Guardians are not limited to choosing from the standardized vMPF list. Members retain flexibility to specify their preference on their ID tags as they see fit. This transition is strictly an administrative measure. Standard i zing the codes improves demographic awareness, helping DAF chaplains better understand the religious composition of their units and optimize resource planning. The change in data codes does not indicate, nor will it result in any reduction or alteration of chaplain services or religious support.
Page 7
Kaiserslautern American
Page 8
October 9, 2026
Ramstein High School volleyball team gets inside look at 521st AMOW mission
Players from the Ramstein High School Royals volleyball team listen to a briefing on the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 17.
Members of the Ramstein High School Royals volleyball team pose for a photo on the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III, at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 17. The students visited the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing to learn about its role in Rapid Global Mobility and the greater Air Force mission.
Story & photos by Senior Airman Victoria Edwards 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing Members of the Ramstein High School volleyball team visited the
521st Air Mobility Operations Wing at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 16, to learn more about the U.S. Air Force and explore the missions its Airmen support across the globe. Used to teamwork on the court,
Check us
out !
SERVING THE MILITARY COMMUNITY FOR 37 YEARS. EVERYDAY SPECIALS. We are not the biggest, but the best! Mon - Sun 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. • PARKING AVAILABLE
Kaiserstr. 1 · KL-Einsiedlerhof · Tel.: 06 31 - 5 81 45 Landstuhl
NICK’S SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN IN EINSIEDLERHOF B40
KL/Vogelweh Nick’s
MONDAY WINGS NIGHT * WEDNESDAY MARGARITA+ THURSDAY RIBS*
Mon, Wed & Thu 1100-2230
FRIDAY CAIPIRINHA NIGHT+ / KIDS MEAL°
Tuesday closed
*all you can eat + 2 for 1 °half price
Fri & Sat 1100-2300 Sun & holidays noon-2130
TEL. 0631-5 69 86
A6 exit KL-Einsiedlerhof Weilerbacher Str. 110
WWW.HACIENDA-KL.COM
OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND • CHIPS AND SALSA ALWAYS FREE
the students got a look at what it means to operate as part of a team on a much larger scale supporting Rapid Global Mobility. “Just how many people are actually involved,” said Daniel Torres, a high school senior and boys team captain. “I guess seeing it in numbers is just kind of mind-boggling.” For some of the students who have grown up in the militaryconnected community around Ramstein, the visit provided a different perspective on the installation and the work taking place behind the scenes. “The level of input that everyone has, like how many jobs are going into it,” said Noelle Murphy, a high school senior and girls team captain. “It’s just really fascinating because it’s a whole other side of things that I didn’t know.” Ella Yost, a high school junior and girls team captain, said the visit provided an opportunity to learn more about a branch of the
Ramstein High School Royals volleyball team captains pose for a photo inside a C-17 Globemaster III, at Ramstein Air Base, Sept.17.
military she was less familiar with. “For me, I’m not really familiar with the Air Force, because we’re connected by different branches,” Yost said. “So, to learn more about what goes on in the Air Force is very, very interesting.” During the visit, the students also stepped aboard a static C-17 Globemaster III, giving many of them their first opportunity to see the aircraft from the inside and learn about the different roles that support the air mobility mission. Yost, who is interested in the medical field, said the medical capabilities aboard aircraft particularly caught her attention. “The whole [idea] of having medical personnel on the plane dealing with patients is really cool,” Yost said. “They are able to work in the air, and treat people, and take care of them.” Gavin Griffith, a high school sophomore, said he sees similarities between leadership on a volleyball team and the responsibilities he has observed through his
mother’s military experience. “I think my mom, from what she’s told me, is like a team captain,” Griffith said. “Her job is to help people and take care of her troops.” The Air Force is often described as a “team of teams,” with individuals and organizations working together to accomplish a common mission. The students said they recognized similar principles in their own team environment. “Having to depend on other people and having other people depend on you in order for things to work,” Torres said. “You have to be sure that everyone is doing their job well, and that takes some trust.” Hayden Negrillo-Lopez, a high school senior and boys team captain, said the tight-knit nature of both his team and the Air Force stood out. “We’re all working as a team, we’re all basically a family,” Negrillo-Lopez said. “So if something happens, we’re all trying to do our best to do it together.” Griffith said his mother’s military experience has also exposed him to new opportunities and sparked his interest in becoming a pilot. “I’ve had a lot of opportunities to try all these new things because my mom has done a lot,” Griffith said. “It’s actually been really kind of cool, and it has given me an interest in becoming a pilot. That’s my goal in life.” The visit offered students a look at the people, aircraft and teamwork behind Air Force mobility operations, showing them that the teamwork they know on the court also plays out every day across the 521st AMOW.
Kaiserslautern American
October 9, 2026
Page 9
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz strengthens ties with Baumholder community at German-American Oktoberfest by Bernd Mai U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz German-American friendship right here in our community is especially important in these times. In times when there are more problems than solutions, when you don’t know if a friend is still a friend, and when there are more reasons to reflect than to rejoice. Bernd Alsfasser, mayor of the district of Baumholder, emphasized this at the opening of the German-American Oktoberfest on Sept. 25 at the market hall in Berglangenbach. He said this is why he is especially looking forward to this festival, which is not about high-level politics but about friendship, good conversation and having fun at the Bavarian Triathlon. Gingerbread hearts at the entrance, a Bavarian buffet and traditional blue-andwhite decorations set the right atmosphere. Col. Jerry L. Wood, Jr., U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Randy Rivera represented the garrison at the event, with Wood successfully tapping the ceremonial keg on his first try to open the festivities. Tommy Mize, Installation Management Command Europe director, traveled more than an
hour to attend this partnershipbuilding event for the first time. During the event, the crowd enjoyed music by the Böhmischen 6, the excellent hospitality provided by the Berglangenbach Fire Department, and the Bavarian Triathlon competitions, in which mixed German-American teams competed in hammering nails one tap at a time, holding up the beer stein for as long as possible, and downing their glasses. In the end, the winners in the men’s division were Michael DiPietro, Ian McClure, and Michael Williams; in the women’s division, Isabell Pokorny, Christine Johann, and Rachel Rivera. The mayor will invite the winners to a breakfast soon. Over beer, white sausages, pork knuckles, and plenty of good conversation, the approximately 100 invited guests celebrated German-American friendship until shortly before midnight. After Alsfasser’s brief speech, Thomas Johann from the utility company OIE, which co-sponsors the event, and Lutz Altekrüger, mayor of Rückweiler, took the floor - one delivering the German portion, the other the English portion. “The German-American friendship in our region is far more than just a historical legacy,” Johann
began. It is a living partnership, mutual respect, and a sense of community that connects generations. But this friendship does not thrive on words alone. Rather, it thrives on the people who shape it with dedication, passion, and heart and soul. In this context, two men named Bernd were to be honored that evening. “Bernd and Bernd - they’re twins,” joked Altekrüger. He was referring not only to the mayor of the district but also to Bernd Mai, who helped organize the celebration on behalf of the Baumholder Military Community. “You both are outstanding ambassadors of German-American friendship in our region. Your dedication has brought many people together and enriched our community,” Altekrüger said. Both have given a face to German-American friendship. Johann and Altekrüger went into detail about the honorees. Alsfasser, through his extraordinary personal dedication and time, helps ensure that the special spirit of friendship between the two nations is not only preserved but can be experienced anew time and again. “Bernd Alsfasser spares no effort to build bridges and bring people together.” Johann said. His
Col. Jerry L. Wood, Jr., U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz commander, and Tommy Mize, Installation Management Command Europe director, represented the garrison and the European region during a local German-American Oktoberfest event in Berglangenbach, Sept. 25. The annual gathering serves as an opportunity for strengthening the alreadyrobust partnership, mutual trust and shared heritage between the Baumholder-area communities and USAG Rheinland-Pfalz. Photo courtesy of Melanie Mai
commitment goes far beyond what one might expect from a public official. “It is an expression of a deep conviction that friendship, understanding, and solidarity are of inestimable value.” However, German-American friendship in Baumholder and the surrounding region also thrives thanks to people like Bernd Mai, who “often work behind the scenes, yet whose contribution is of inestimable importance.” Johann continued: “His steadfast commitment has played a key
role in ensuring that our community remains characterized by openness, trust, and mutual respect.” His dedication is marked above all by reliability: “He’s simply there when support is needed. He is a point of contact, a friend, and an ambassador all at once.” USAG Rheinland-Pfalz sets, serves and secures the total force community, enabling power projection for the European Theater. Connect with us: https:// linktr.ee/usag_rp
Kaiserslautern American
Page 10
October 9, 2026
UNTERWEGS Photo by Harald Lueder/Shutterstock.com
DEUTSCHES WEINLESEFEST, NEUSTADT/WEINSTRASSE UNTIL OCT. 12, CITY CENTER, NEUSTADT/ WEINSTRASSE
As soon as the festive season in Bad Dürkheim is over, the next major event about the liquid gold begins in Neustadt. Every year, the election of the German Wine Queen traditionally takes place. At the end of the celebrations, numerous traditional and marching groups as well as over 100 spectacular floats parade through the city – forming the largest wine parade in all of Germany on Sunday, Oct. 11! TIME TRAVEL - EXPERIENCE HISTORY VR TOUR IN THE MIDDLE AGES OCT. 10, 2.30 P.M., CITY CENTER, OTTERBERG
In 2026 especially for our American fellow citizens, we offer a “Time Travel” tour, a unique experience that brings history to life in a fascinating way. Participants are enthusiastic about this incomparable journey through time, which combines tradition and modernity in a unique way, in German or English. But the highlight of the tour is the incomparable atmosphere of the imposing Otterberg Abbey Church with its exciting history. Here, participants experience history live - no longer virtually, but with the real, massive, yellow sandstones that characterize this building. English guided tours of the abbey church can be booked individually. Bookable online at https://www.otterbach-otterberg. de/tourismus-freizeit/gaestefuehrungen/timetravel/ FLEA AND ANTIQUE MARKET OCT. 10, FORUM/HOMBURG
The flea market is a hallmark of the city, and it has been for more than 50 years. It was launched in 1975 by the Homburg Advertising Association and has grown into the largest in the southwestern German region. Next date: Nov. 7, Christmas flea market on Dec. 5. COUNT PALATINATE HALL AND SUBTERRANEAN TUNNEL OCT. 10, 11:15 A.M., TOURIST INFO, KAISERSLAUTERN
The tour will starts in the Count Palatinate Hall of the former Casimir Castle, where official receptions of the city are held today. Afterwards you descend into the subterranean tunnel. These passages, which are approx. 70 m long, illustrate the history of Kaiserslautern. A registration is required per mail to Touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de or phone +49 (0)631 365 2316. Further date: Nov. 7. OKTOBERMARKT OCT. 11, 11 A.M. – 6 P.M., CITY CENTER, KIRCHHEIMBOLANDEN
Soups in all sorts of variations are the focus at the October market in Kirchheimbolanden. Around 600 liters of different soups will be offered at the so-called ‘Soup-lative,’ according to the Palatinate Tourism Association. Along with that, there will be steamed dumplings, which are traditionally a must. In the old town, local producers, farmers, ar-
tisans, and clubs will also showcase their offerings. The focus is on regionality and sustainability. Stores will be open for Sunday shopping. HERBSTMARKT (AUTUMN MARKET) OCT. 11, 11 A.M. – 6 P.M., TOWN CENTER, ENKENBACH
Enjoy a colorful autumn market at Rathaus Platz. Food and drinks, live music, children’s activities, produce market, Sunday shopping at 1 p.m. CITY WALK IN SPEYER OCT. 10, 10:30 A.M., TOURIST INFO, SPEYER
Guided tour in English: On this varied city tour through Speyer’s Old Town, you will learn all about the history of the city. You will walk around the cathedral and can visit the beautiful Protestant Trinity Church from the inside. You will also visit our second UNESCO World Heritage Site, the medieval Jewish Courtyard with the SchPIRA Museum, which vividly showcases Jewish life in Speyer over the past centuries. The well-preserved ritual bath, the mikvah, and the remains of the synagogue and the women’s study hall will leave a lasting impression — that’s a promise! Please note that during the tour, you can only view the cathedral from the outside. Entrance to the Jewish Courtyard is included in the price. Registration required: touristinformation@stadt-speyer.de STADT- UND GÄSSCHENFLOHMARKT (FLEA MARKET) OCT. 17 + 18, CITY CENTER, ZELL/MOSEL
Autumn Magic in Zell invites you to browse, discover, and hunt for bargains at its city and alley flea market. For an entire weekend, Zell will turns into a big treasure hunt. The flea market will take place in Zell as well as in the districts of Kaimt and Merl for the third time. Numerous courtyards, barns, and garages will open their gates and turn into personal flea market stalls. What has long been sorted out in one household can be a real find for someone else. That is exactly what gives the city and alleyway flea market its special charm. The range of items goes from clothing and toys to books and small furniture, as well as art, decorations, useful items, and antiques. The event is about more than just buying and selling. The event aims to bring people together, strengthen the neighborhood, and liven up the city collectively. Visitors can go on a discovery tour on their own. Green balloons mark the participating yards and barns and point the way to the sales stalls. So that no one loses track despite the many locations, there is a flyer with a city map, flea market locations, and parking options. This is also available digitally via QR code and on the City of Zell’s website: https://www.stadt-zell-mosel.de/en DEUTSCH-FRANZÖSISCHER BIOSPHÄREN-BAUERNMARKT OCT. 18, 11 A.M. – 6 P.M., KIRRWEILER
With around 70 stalls, the German-French Biosphere Farmers’ Market in Kirrweiler will once again tempt visitors to indulge. The event officially opens at 11 a.m. and guests have the chance to fill
their shopping bags with goods, many of which come directly from the region. The range includes special cheese and sausages, fish and vegetables, liqueurs, as well as soaps, herbs, honey, jams, flowers, gift items, and wicker products. In addition, various winemakers and a brewer offer drinks for on-site consumption. Kirrweiler is very easily reachable by bus and train from the direction of Landau or Neustadt. A parking guidance system directs guests arriving by car to parking lots in and around the town. OKTOBERKERWE (OCTOBER FAIR)
the stage with renowned artists such as Foreigner, The Hooters, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Hot Chocolate, Candy Dulfer, Alphaville, Roger Cicero, Laith Al-Deen. Tickets are available at Stadthalle Landstuhl, Thalia Kaiserslautern, Bunter Hund in Weilerbach and Otterberg, and online at: https://www.die-pfalz-feiert. de/event-details/brass-machine END OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME OCT. 25, 3 A.M., GERMANY/EUROPE-WIDE
Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour at 3 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Oct. 25. The effect: You can sleep an hour longer, sundown is one hour earlier.
OCT. 16 – 26, MESSEPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN
CANNSTATTER WASEN
Messeplatz in Kaiserslautern invites visitors to its annual October Fair with thrilling rides, live music, food and beverages and fireworks at the end of the fair on Oct. 26. Stores will be open for Sunday shopping on Oct. 18.
UNTIL OCT. 11, FAIRGROUNDS, BAD CANNSTATT
FEDERWEISSERFEST OCT. 15 – 18, CITY CENTER, LANDAU
Your golden autumn moment in Landau, forget Oktoberfest! Here in Landau, we celebrate autumn in our very own way. When the sea of vines around the city is bathed in golden light and the scent of fresh grapes drifts through the streets, you know: it’s finally time for the original again. While elsewhere people are already pulling out their umbrellas, we enjoy the mild sunshine here. Autumn in the Palatinate is simply the best time of the year: the “Keschde” (chestnuts) are ripe, the grape harvest is in full swing, and the city glows in warm colors. In our rustic festival stalls, the winemakers serve what everyone has been waiting for: the sparkling, sweet Federweißer. Why you have to be there: It’s that very special feeling – a mix of lively atmosphere, infectious music, and the aroma of freshly baked Palatinate onion cake. Sit down, toast with a glass of new wine, and just let everyday life take a break. As the Palatinate folks say: ‘You have to celebrate festivals as they come – and best of all with a glass in hand!’ And that’s exactly what we do here, together with around 100,000 other fans who make this festival the absolute highlight in the south of the Palatinate. And while you’re there, use the opportunity for early seasonal shopping on Sunday! 25 YEARS – ONE UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT OCT. 31, 8 P.M., STADTHALLE, LANDSTUHL
For 25 years, Brass Machine has thrilled audiences with high-energy live performances, a powerful horn section and four outstanding vocalists. On Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, the 11-piece band will celebrate its anniversary with a special concert at Stadthalle Landstuhl – right in the heart of the KMC. The audience can look forward to an energetic anniversary show featuring rock, pop, soul and funk, accompanied by a visual journey through two and a half decades of band history. Over the past 25 years, Brass Machine has performed at major festivals, renowned concert venues and international events throughout Europe. Brass Machine has also opened for or shared
Founded in 1818 in the wake of a crisis, the Cannstatter Volksfest continues to symbolize the solidarity, innovative strength, and inventive spirit of Baden-Württemberg. With approximately four million visitors each year, it is the second-largest folk festival in the world. A wide variety of top attractions and carnival rides, as well as eight festival tents, the grand historic festival parade, attractive offerings for families, the musical fireworks display, and special industry events will once again make it a highlight of the event calendar. PUMPKIN EXHIBITION UNTIL OCT. 31, NEUMÜHLEPARK/ GARTENSCHAU, KAISERSLAUTERN
With around 40,000 pumpkins of all kinds, 11 unique works of art were created at this year’s pumpkin exhibition under the theme “Dinosaurs.” Famous dinos like the Diplodocus, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops are included. Colors range from white to the classic orange decorative pumpkins, all the way to blue pumpkins. PUMPKIN EXHIBITION AT BLÜHENDES BAROCK UNTIL NOV. 1, CASTLE/ LUDWIGSBURG
Blühendes Barock Ludwigsburg will once again transform into a colorful pumpkin paradise. This year’s theme, “LET’S PLAY”, celebrates fun, games, and imagination. Thousands of pumpkins will be crafted into elaborate sculptures, forming wellknown figures like Super Mario, Barbie, and an XXL rocking horse. In addition to the impressive pumpkin sculptures, guests can enjoy culinary delights such as the famous pumpkin soup, pumpkin ravioli, and pumpkin sparkling wine. Events including the Pumpkin Battle Festival, Pumpkin Carving Festival, Pumpkin Weighing Championships, and Pumpkin Regatta provide further entertainment. ALLERHEILIGEN (ALL SAINTS‘ DAY) NOV. 1, MOST GERMAN STATES
Although it is a Sunday, Nov. 1 is considered a holiday in most Germany states, in honor of all saints and is based on a religious background. Please note: The Eastern States, Schleswig-Holsten and Hamburg celebrate Reformation Day on Saturday, Oct. 31 instead with all stores and offices closed.
October 9, 2026
Kaiserslautern American
ABC in KMC: Neustadt an der Weinstrasse
Story and photos by Gina Hutchins-Inman 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Neustadt an der Weinstrasse is a historic wine town in Rheinland-Pfalz and just a short, but scenic trip from the Kaiserslautern Military Community. It is famous for Hambach Castle, its role as the “heart” of the German Wine Route, and lively wine festivals such as the annual German Wine Harvest Festival that culminates with a festive parade on Oct. 11. Neustadt is a town where history, folklore, and viticulture intertwine. Its cobbled lanes lead past half‑timbered houses, the oldest dating back to the 14th century, and into the lively Marktplatz, where cafés spill onto the square beneath the Gothic towers of the Stiftskirche. Above the town rises Hambach Castle, forever remembered as the cradle of German democracy. Beyond the town, the Palatinate Forest stretches wide, inviting hikers to ruined castles like the Wolfsburg. For those who prefer a slower journey, the nostalgic Kuckucksbähnel steam train chugs up the hill, its wooden carriages rattling gently through the forested valley of the Speyerbach. Neustadt is not only solemn history and wine tradition. The playful Elwedritsche Fountain celebrates the mythical bird of Palatinate folklore, a reminder of the region’s humor and imagination. Here, locals still tell tales of “Elwedritsch hunts,” a lighthearted tradition that has tricked generations of newcomers into chasing shadows in the woods on a full moon night. However, to date not a single Elwedritsche has ever been caught! Cobblestone and historic houses Founded around 1220 and granted city rights in 1275, Neustadt marked its 750th anniversary in 2025. What began as a fortified settlement rooted in viticulture soon flourished into a bustling medieval market
town, and today it stands as one of the most visited historical highlights of RheinlandPfalz. Cobblestone streets, half‑timbered houses, and the Gothic Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church) speak of days gone by. The oldest half‑timbered house dates to the year 1337. Specifically, the right-hand section of the building at Hauptstrasse 51 has been dated to that year, making it the earliest surviving timber‑framed structure in the town. Neustadt also preserves about ten further timber-framed houses in narrow alleys dating from the 14th century and even more from the 15th century, making its Altstadt one of the richest ensembles in the state. The Gothic collegiate church from the 14th century dominates the Marktplatz. Its south tower and longhouse are architectural highlights. Whimsical birds According to legend, the Elwedritsch is a folkloric creature often described as a cross between a chicken, duck, and mythical bird. Locals joke about “hunting” Elwedritsche at night with sacks, nets and lanterns. Sculptures of these fantasy birds adorn the fountain, blending humor with tradition. The fountain celebrates regional identity and the playful side of Neustadt’s heritage and has become a popular photo spot for families and friends. Cradle of Democracy Hambach Castle is a symbol of German democracy, the Hambach Festival of 1832 took place here, where thousands demanded freedom and national unity. The castle offers a permanent historic display, a restaurant and a panoramic view of the Rhein valley and surrounding vineyards. www. hambacher-schloss.de Wine heritage and festivals Neustadt is Germany’s second‑largest wine‑producing municipality, with about
2,000 hectares of vineyards along the “Deutsche Weinstrasse.” Every autumn it features the German Wine Harvest Festival with the crowning of the German Wine Queen. The Deutsches Weinlesefest takes place from the end of September to Oct. 12 this year. As soon as the festive season in Bad Dürkheim is over, the next major event about the liquid gold begins in Neustadt and offers you two very special highlights in addition to the large fair and the w.i.n.e.FESTival. The coronation and at the end of the celebrations, numerous traditional and marching groups as well as spectacular floats parade through the city, forming the largest wine parade in all of Germany on Oct. 11. In spring, the almond blossoms beckon visitors onto gentle walks, where tastings of wine and grape juice mark the joyful start of the season. As the year turns, the nostalgic Christmas Market on the main square draws crowds into a swirl of lights, scents, and festive cheer, ushering them warmly into the holiday spirit. Gateway to the Palatinate Forest Hiking trails, medieval fortresses, and nature excursions can be discovered just outside the city. For those not quite so fond of hiking, the “Kuckucksbähnel” is a historic steam railway running from Neustadt through the Palatinate Forest to Elmstein, offering nostalgic rides in century‑old wood-
Page 11
Graphic by Trinity85/Shutterstock.com
en carriages. It’s both a heritage attraction and a scenic excursion. Rides take place on Sunday mornings at 10:45 a.m., departing from the main station, usually running from May through October. This year’s last departure is on Oct. 18 and the full journey lasts about 75 minutes. https://eisenbahnmuseum-neustadt.de Neustadt is easily reached by train, though parking can be challenging, especially during major events, and there are special trains during the wine fest. A ride from Kaiserslautern takes about 30 minutes and offers a wonderfully relaxing journey, made even more memorable in autumn, when the Palatinate Forest unfolds in brilliant shades of orange, red, and amber. Fun facts There are 18 cities or towns in Germany called “Neustadt,” which literally translates to “new city.” For anyone from Manchester, New Hampshire, it’s time to get out and acquainted with your nostalgic sister city in Germany! Whether you stroll through the narrow alleys, snap photos at the whimsical Elwedritsche Fountain, linger over a coffee on the bustling market square, join the cheers for the newly crowned Wine Queen, or shop for holiday gifts, Neustadt an der Weinstrasse welcomes visitors with charm and celebration in every season. www.neustadt-weinstrasse.de
Kaiserslautern American
Page 12
October 9, 2026
Medical Readiness Command – Europe emphasizes readiness, resilience of workforce Story & photo by Kirk Frady Medical Readiness Command, Europe More than 80 military service members and Department of the Army civilians assigned to the Medical Readiness Command - Europe headquarters gathered Friday, Sept. 25, at the Sembach Workforce Development Center for a comprehensive Ready and Resilient Training Day designed to bolster personal wellness and strengthen workplace cohesion. The daylong event provided participants with practical tools spanning communication techniques, team-building exercises,
holistic wealth building, estate planning and long-term retirement strategies. Organizers tailored the curriculum to address both professional collaboration and individual readiness across an increasingly integrated civilianmilitary workforce. “The purpose of the Ready and Resilient Training Day was to provide each member of our team an opportunity for personal growth, to cultivate a culture of trust, and to equip each of us with the skills needed to optimize financial readiness,” said U.S. Army Col. Jeremy Johnson, chief of staff for Medical Readiness Command - Europe.
www.hitscherhof.com
AUTUMN IS PUMPKIN SEASON!
TRY OUR DELICIOUS PUMPKIN BEER BRAND NEW AND ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS
Hitscherhof 66506 Maßweiler between Rieschweiler and Thaleischweiler GPS: Lat. 49.247 693, Long. 7.527 141
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * 0 #
0 63 36 - 83 99 89
Farm Shop open: Mon closed, Tue-Fri 2-6 p.m. Sat & Sun 1-6 p.m.
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrell Hamilton (right), equal opportunity advisor for Medical Readiness Command - Europe and lead facilitator, engages with the audience during Readiness and Resilience (R2D) training.
Workplace dynamics across combined military and civilian organizations often present distinct operational perspectives. Planners structured the sessions specifically to bridge those gaps, fostering interpersonal connections and mutual respect while mitigating potential sources of friction before they affect the command’s mission. “By breaking down cultural and structural silos, our military and civilian personnel learned to address workplace friction proactively, fostering a climate of mutual respect,” said Capt. Benjamin Armstrong, commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Medical Readiness Command, Europe. Senior Army leadership has long emphasized that personal
readiness directly underpins operational effectiveness. Throughout the training, instructors highlighted how domestic stability, legal preparedness and financial literacy serve as force multipliers in high-tempo defense environments. “By equipping our team with these communication, legal, and financial tools, we have significantly reduced the personal stressors that distract from the mission, resulting in a far more focused and resilient team,” Armstrong added. Organizational readiness specialists note that proactively addressing professional, domestic and environmental pressures ensure personnel remain mentally agile, financially secure and equipped to sustain demanding operational tempos.
The timing of the training also served a strategic administrative purpose, aligning with the end of the federal fiscal year, a period traditionally characterized by elevated workloads across defense organizations. “Holding this training at the end of the fiscal year provided a critical “tactical pause” to decompress our workforce, build camaraderie, and increase our connectedness as a high-performing team,” added Johnson. The command plans to incorporate lessons learned from the sessions into ongoing professional development and resilience initiatives, reinforcing a workplace culture centered on mutual trust, personal preparedness and sustained mission readiness across the European theater.
Kaiserslautern American
October 9, 2026
Page 13
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center strengthens medical partnership with Czech military hospital Story & photo by Bernhard Lashleyleidner Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — A delegation from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center traveled to the Czech Republic Sept. 23-25 for a bilateral engagement with the Military University Hospital Prague, or UVN, focused on trauma systems, surgical care and long-term medical collaboration between the two nations. UVN is a premier teaching hospital that integrates military and civilian medicine, while providing comprehensive adult health care. Originally established to support the Czech armed forces, the hospital opened its doors to the general public in 1994. Today, UVN employs approximately 7,000 people and operates 700 patient beds, including more than 2,700 active military personnel working alongside civilian staff. “We are incredibly proud to be the very first hospital in Central and Eastern Europe to earn the prestigious Joint Commission International accreditation, said Czech army Col. (Dr.) Radek Pohnan, head of the Department of Surgery.” Building on that commitment to excellence, we were formally designated as a university hospital in 2012. Pohnan said clinical capabilities span a broad range of specialties. “We recently marked a decade of utilizing surgical robotics,” Pohnan said. "Across the spectrum, our core strengths center on trauma and emergency care, neurosurgery and neuro-oncology, cardiology, and comprehensive cancer treatment.” For Col. Claude Burnett, director of LRMC Global Health Engagement team, seeing those capabilities firsthand underscored the value of the growing partnership. “This was a reciprocal visit,” Burnett said, referring to a November visit by a Prague delegation to LRMC. That initial exchange offered an in-depth look at LRMC clinical footprint, laying the groundwork for both sides to improve interoperability, exchange best practices, and identify opportunities for reciprocal professional exchange.” The engagement included introductions between medical professionals from both institutions, as well as two U.S. Army officers representing the United States Embassy Prague. On behalf of the LRMC leadership, U.S. Army Col. Charles Douglas, deputy commanding officer, extended
U.S. Army Col. Charles Douglas, deputy commanding officer, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center addresses representatives from the Military University Hospital Prague or UVN, during a bilateral professional engagement focused on trauma systems, surgical care and long-term medical collaboration between the United States and Czech Republic, Sept. 23-25, in Prague. Organized by LRMC’s Global Health Engagement team, the visit included discussions on strengthening interoperability, sharing best practices, and identifying opportunities for future cooperative training. The engagement supports continued collaboration between U.S. and Czech military medical professionals to enhance readiness and improve patient care across allied medical communities.
greetings from LRMC Commander Col. Warren Stewart and emphasized the importance of developing relationships and professional exchanges before a crisis occurs. The United States has long history of working with multinational surgical teams during military operations, he said. For those teams to succeed when lives are at stake, preparation and integration must begin well before deployment. “Knowledge exchange and integration are the absolute keys to our success,” Douglas said. "What we are looking to establish right now are robust observer programs and collaborative initiatives. Understanding each other's clinical practices and specialized skills, especially in trauma, the operating room, and other critical specialties, is something we must actively pursue today, well before we are faced with a largescale conflict.” Douglas said the changing operational environment has prompted LRMC to reassess its medical capabilities and consider how the medical center can adapt to increased demands. “The traditional U.S military medical model has emphasized stabilization at the point of injury followed by movement through established roles of care towards definitive treatment. In a largescale conflict, however, disrupted evacuation timelines could require patients to remain much longer within allied and partner medical systems,” Douglas said. “As our mission expands, we need to adapt and keep this shifting operational
reality in mind as we evaluate how we structure clinical observer programs moving forward.” Czech army Col. Veronika Sedivcova, deputy director of the Military Medicine Division of the Czech Ministry of Defense, said the Czech military and UVN face many of the same challenges. “Implementing these changes will take time because we aren't just working within our Ministry of Defense; we also have to coordinate across our nation public health care system,” Sedivcova said. “Fortunately, our civilian partners are incredibly eager to collaborate with us.” She also highlighted joint readiness exercises conducted with allied nations as an example of existing cooperation. Sedivcova said aligning clinical procedures, medical infrastructure, and support networks will be critical to improving interoperability among allied medical systems. Burnett agreed, saying the challenge extends beyond clinical care to systems that support patient movement and sustainment. “Across our Allies and partners, we frequently discuss the need to improve standardization and interoperability,” Burnett said. “Our medical systems do not always communicate or integrate as effectively as they need to during exercises, and those gaps could become significantly more consequential in a crisis or conflict.” Burnett said medical interoperability extends beyond the care delivered inside a hospital to
include the systems that move, support and sustain patients across the continuum of care. “Interoperability is also about everything that surrounds patient care – patient movement, blood management, mass-casualty response and the other supporting systems that allow us to work together,” Burnett said. “Those are practical areas where we need to better understand one another’s processes, identify gaps and improve alignment.” Sedivcova said patient evacuation and medical stabilization remain significant challenges among NATO allies because of differences in national laws and medical systems. “The number one thing is how you evacuate your patients,” Sedivcova said. “Medical is a priority, and to get all nations within NATO to implement this, especially with all the different national laws, is not easy.” The delegations also discussed differences in medical education and professional staff credentialing among nations. Burnett said those differences must be reconciled in a manner that facilitates clinical interoperability to meet the demands of modern warfare. “In our past operations, our training and immediate interventions were heavily focused on penetrating trauma, severe burns, and combat amputations,” Douglas said. “However, what we are seeing in current conflicts is a stark shift. The use of the advanced weapon systems and heavy artillery is resulting in an unprecedented volume of traumatic brain injuries that require entirely different clinical approaches.” Douglas said allied medical facilities must also prepare for the logistical challenges associated with a large-scale, high-intensity conflict. “We have to anticipate that once casualties begin flowing through the evacuation chain, we will be forced to manage a heavy, unregulated flow of patients,” Douglas said. “This means handling high volumes of casualties arriving at our facilities without prior coordination or electronic tracking.” He said traditional evacuation timelines could also be disrupted, potentially requiring patients to remain in local medical facilities for extended periods. “In a large-scale scenario, we may not see patients evacuated back to Landstuhl for weeks or even months” Douglas said. "Because of this delay, we have to critically examine the gaps we are not cur-
rently addressing in our systems, and we must plan for a reality where the vast majority of our patients will need to be sustained and treated in local partner hospitals near the front lines.” Burnett said improving medical interoperability does not require allied health systems to become identical. Instead, the immediate objective is to better understand how each system operates, identify differences that could affect patient care or movement during combined operations, and determine where greater alignment is both necessary and achievable. “Every nation operates within its own legal, regulatory and clinical framework,” Burnett said. “Those differences cannot simply be standardized away. What we can do is understand one another systems, identify where those differences create operational friction, and work together on practical solutions.” He said reciprocal observer ships provide a realistic starting point. “We can build trust, exchange clinical knowledge and become more familiar with how our respective systems function now, before we are asked to work together during a crisis,” Burnett said. “That is a practical step toward greater interoperability.” Pohnan emphasized the importance of sharing clinical experience among NATO allies and partners. “We believe wholeheartedly in the power of sharing hard-won clinical experience,” Pohnan said. “It is absolutely vital to our mission, especially when it comes to maintaining seamless combat interoperability alongside our NATO allies.” U.S. Army Master Sgt. Crystal Pulido, senior enlisted leader to the chief of nursing officers and deputy commander for patient caring services at LRMC, highlighted that the three-day engagement with the UVN delegates was, especially the way they have integration stateof-the-art technology and realistic training models, “Seeing the UVN team's clinical excellence firsthand from highfidelity tactical stress simulations to advanced robotic surgeries completely redefined what allied integration looks like in practice,” Pulido said. “It is very comforting to know that we have worldclass medical partners standing shoulder to shoulder with us, ready to provide top-notch care under all circumstances along with their commitment, creativity, and professionalism is absolutely amazing.”
Kaiserslautern American
Page 14
October 9, 2026
Medical Readiness Command – Europe civilian honored with 2026 Spirit of Hope Award at Pentagon Ceremony by Kirk Frady Medical Readiness Command, Europe Dr. John Casey, director of global health engagements for Medical Readiness Command – Europe, has been awarded the 2026 Spirit of Hope Award by the United States
Department of War in recognition of his outstanding commitment to service members and their families. The ceremony, hosted by the Deputy Secretary of War, was held in the Pentagon on Sept 23. The prestigious military decoration is presented annually
Gourmet Tempel
Chin. Mongolian Sushi Restaurant
All you can eat & drink Asian buffet sushi and grill
Lunch Buffet
Mon-Fri 11:30 - 14:30, incl. one drink €18.00 18.00 Sat 11:30 - 14:30, incl. all drinks €25.00 25.00 Sun 11:30 - 14:30, incl. all drinks €28.00 28.00
Dinner Buffet
Mon-Sat 17:30 - 22:00 Sun 16:30 - 22:00 Holidays 11:30 - 22:00
31.00
Mainzer Str. 28 Phone: Business Hours: Sunday & Holidays: 67657 Kaiserslautern 0631 - 414 175 75 11:30 - 15:00 11:30 - 22:30 0631 - 414 175 76 17:30 - 22:30
www.gourmet-tempel-kl.de • gourmet.tempel.kl@gmail.com
to individuals or organizations whose work significantly improves the quality of life, well-being and morale of military personnel across the globe. Casey was selected for his extraordinary contributions to operational readiness, healthcare coordination and enduring multinational medical partnerships throughout the European theater. “At Medical Readiness Command – Europe, Dr. John Casey has played a central role in guiding global health engagements, fostering cross-border collaboration with allied militaries and building interoperability among NATO partners,” said U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mark Stackle, commander of Medical Readiness Command – Europe and director of Defense Health Network Europe. “John’s strategic coordination has enhanced frontline medical support and improved our multinational medical partnerships across the continent. It is a pleasure and privilege to have him on our team.” Established in 1997 during the
Clinton administration, the Spirit of Hope Award was first granted to iconic entertainer Bob Hope by the U.S. Congress. Created to honor Hope’s legendary dedication to uplifting American troops across five decades of service both inside and outside combat zones, the award serves as a lasting tribute to his legacy of service. To qualify for the accolade, recipients must epitomize the foundational values that defined Hope’s lifework: duty, honor, courage, loyalty, commitment, integrity and selfless dedication. Honorees must also demonstrate an extraordinary commitment of time, talent or resources to benefit the armed forces community. “Dr. John Casey exemplifies the timeless values celebrated by Bob Hope—duty, honor, courage, loyalty, commitment, integrity, and dedication,” said U.S. Army Col. Jeremy Johnson, chief of staff for Medical Readiness Command – Europe. “By championing initiatives that measurably improve
the readiness and well-being of the force, Dr. Casey has fundamentally enhanced the quality of life for our servicemembers and their families.” Senior leaders also praised Casey for exemplifying selfless service, emphasizing that his work directly enhances the day-to-day resilience of forces operating in demanding overseas environments. “Receiving the Spirit of Hope Award is an immense honor, but it represents the collective mission of our entire medical readiness team,” Casey said. “Ensuring that our service members and their families have the support and care they deserve is a commitment we uphold every single day.” The Department of War presents the award annually on behalf of the service branches, recognizing select military and civilian personnel. Previous recipients of the Spirit of Hope Award include actor Gary Sinise, the late country and western singer, Toby Keith and TV chef Robert Irvine.
Restaurant – Beer Garden – Home Service Party Service – Catering – Buffets Fleischackerloch 1 • 66849 Landstuhl
€11.90 Lunch Special I Mon - Fri TEL. 06371 - 2497 FAX 06371 - 916768
€35
Mon-Fri 11:00-14:00 & 17:00-22:00 Sat & Sun 11:00-22:00
www.pizzeria-salvatore.com
UR YO YOR
RT T PA UFFE B LE AB ON AS S! E R CE I PR
Dr. John Casey, director of global health engagements for Medical Readiness Command – Europe, has been awarded the 2026 Spirit of Hope Award by the United States Department of War in recognition of his outstanding commitment to service members and their families. The ceremony, hosted by the Department of War Director of Administration and Management, was held in the Pentagon on Sept 23. The prestigious military decoration is presented annually to individuals or organizations whose work significantly improves the quality of life, well-being and morale of military personnel across the globe. Casey was selected for his extraordinary contributions to operational readiness, healthcare coordination and enduring multinational medical partnerships throughout the European theater. Courtesy Photo
October 9, 2026
Kaiserslautern American
Page 15
Kaiserslautern American
Page 16
October 9, 2026
HUSSAR SABER from Page 1 station at Ramstein Air Base. “We’re able to pack a lot of training into these two weeks,” Morin said. “We’re accomplishing the mission while also knocking out certifications and annual requirements that we need to get done.” Due to the off-station nature of the training, Airmen in the squadron strengthened their ability to execute the mission away from their home station, thereby enhancing operational readiness and resilience with a NATO ally. “Being away from home station gives our Airmen the experience of going through the entire process, from the brief and mission planning, to execution and the debrief,” Morin said. “It’s training we just can’t replicate in the same way at home.” This experience was especially meaningful for U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carter Wilson, 37th AS loadmaster, and one of the squadron’s newer Airmen. As a young Airman, Hussar Saber 26-4 marked Wilson’s first training event of this scale away from Ramstein. Flying frequently with the same crew strengthened his ability to learn, proficiency in core tasks and his communication skills in and out of the aircraft. “Being out here, you’re flying every day and building chemistry with your crew,” Wilson said. “You get comfortable working together, and that makes you better at the job.” The repetition in core tasks strengthened his ability to translate classroom training into hands-on experience. “You can study the numbers, procedures and rules, but there’s a lot of the job you have to experience firsthand,” Wilson said. “Being out here and doing it every day gives you that hands-on feel and a taste of what it’s like to operate away from home station.” Loadmasters play critical roles throughout any airlift mission, from preparing and securing cargo before takeoff to coordinating with pilots and managing airdrop operations in flight. During Hussar Saber 26-4, those responsibilities were exercised alongside U.S. and Polish personnel in an environment designed to increase coordination between the forces. Training outside the normal home-station routine also meant additional planning and communication between the front and back of the aircraft, as well as with personnel on the ground. “When we’re doing things that we don’t normally do or getting people certified on something they
haven’t done before, there’s another level of coordination,” Morin said. “You have more pre-briefs, more communication between the flight deck and the back of the aircraft, and more coordination with the ground teams, including our Polish partners.” The partnership took on a personal dimension for the U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Natalia Skolyszewski, 37th AS loadmaster, whose Polish heritage provided an additional capability to the exercise. Skolyszewski’s parents are from Poland, and she grew up speaking Polish. During Hussar Saber 26-4, she used her language skills to assist with mission coordination, communicating with Polish air traffic control personnel and helping the team work through flight-plan changes and other operational requirements. “It’s really rewarding to be able to use something that’s part of my background in a strategic setting,” Skolyszewski said. “Normally, speaking Polish is something I use with my family. Here, I’m able to use it to directly support the mission.” Her ability to communicate in Polish helped reduce a potential language barrier while allowing U.S. and Polish personnel to coordinate more efficiently. “It’s pretty cool to be able to speak directly with professionals in the Polish military in their own language and know that I’m helping my team at the same time,” Skolyszewski said. The experience also reinforced the importance of building relationships between Allied forces before they are needed in a realworld operation. “Working with our Allies and maintaining those relationships is really important,” Skolyszewski said. “We work together, so having that personal connection makes it easier to understand each other and operate as a team.” Exercises such as Hussar Saber provide opportunities to establish familiarity and trust while developing the practical skills required to operate together. “Integrating with our partner nations is extremely important,” Morin said. “We do these exercises year after year, and it’s really rewarding to see those relationships grow and the connections we’ve built with our partners.” Hussar Saber 26-4 gave the squadron another opportunity to train as it would fight, away from home station, alongside NATO partners and prepared to rapidly respond when called upon.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aiden Erskine, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery operations technician, removes a cargo pallet from a C-130J Super Hercules during exercise Hussar Saber 26-4 at 33rd Air Base, Poland, Sept. 17. The combat off-load exercise is designed to prepare aircrews to deliver and receive heavy pallets as the engines are running, allowing the crew to depart immediately, minimizing time on the ground in high-threat areas. Photos by Airman 1st Class Photos Joseph byCurzi xxxx A Polish landing zone safety officer assigned to the 14th Airlift Squadron of the Polish Air Force, communicates with U.S Air Force loadmasters assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, while marshaling a C-130J Super Hercules. Hussar Saber is the culmination of deliberate planning, focusing on strengthening the ability to rapidly deploy and sustain operations through collaborative work with NATO Allies and partners to maintain forward postured to combat current and future threats.
U.S. Air Force loadmasters assigned to 37th Airlift Squadron, observe cargo released from a C-130J Super Hercules.
October 9, 2026
Kaiserslautern American
Page 17
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Justin Crump, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, secures a cargo parachute on a C-130J Super Hercules. Hussar Saber 26-4 focuses on strengthening the ability to rapidly deploy and sustain operations through collaborative work between NATO Allies and partners.
Aircrew in a C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 37th Airlift Wing, conduct pre-flight inspections prior to a combat off-load exercise. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Anderson, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares to release a cargo parachute from a C-130J Super Hercules. Integrated U.S. operations with NATO Allies and partners, such as Hussar Saber, support regional security efforts between NATO Allies and partners and deter aggression in the region.
A Polish landing safety officer assigned to the 14th Airlift Squadron of the Polish Air Force, marshals a C-130J Super Hercules.
A Polish landing zone safety officer assigned to the 14th Airlift Squadron of the Polish Air Force, approaches a C-130J Super Hercules during a combat off-load exercise.
Kaiserslautern American
Page 18
October 9, 2026
COMMUNITY EVENTS Trunk or Treat in Baumholder
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.
Register your trunk by Oct. 22 for the Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot between the Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center and the Wagon Wheel, on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.
Books & Beans Monthly Book Club Landstuhl Library and the ROB Java Café hosts a new monthly adult book club meeting on the third Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2 p.m. The next one is Oct. 20. The program is open to participants ages 18 and older, with refreshments available for purchase at the Java Café and a childfriendly play area on site. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. No registration is required, and patrons can find details about selected titles and access options at kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. The Java Café is in Building 273 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.
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.
cold reads from the script. Prior acting experience is not required. The Family Tree is an original drama centered on a family brought together by unexpected circumstances. As old wounds reopen and long-held secrets emerge, each character must navigate loyalty, forgiveness, and what truly means to be a family. For more information, call 541-9129 or 0611-143541-9129 or visit baumholder.armymwr. com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.
5K Turkey Trot Costume Fun Run Community members can show their spirit of Thanksgiving by dressing up as their favorite Thanksgiving-related character such as a turkey or pilgrim at the 5K Turkey Trot Costume Fun Run Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at Landstuhl Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 3720 on Landstuhl Post. Registration is now to the day of the event. Registration onsite starts at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $8 per person. Children under 12 are free. Runners can prepay on the WebTrac link on kaiserslautern. armymwr.com. Payment must be with a credit card. Participants can walk or run. Dogs, strollers and families are welcome. The first male, female and a child under 12 crossing the finish line will get a frozen turkey. Additionally, the first three runners in the male, female, and youth categories will get medals.
Halloween Night Golf Registration is open now through Oct. 24 for Halloween Night Golf at Rolling
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.
Photo by Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock.com
Hills Golf Course, Bldg. 8888, on Wetzel Kaserne. Halloween Night Golf is on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 4 P.m. The $30 entry fee includes a green fee, and participants will play five holes using flashing glow-in-the-dark golf balls on a course illuminated with glow sticks and rings. A Gary Sinise Serving Our Heroes Appreciation meal will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m., and night golf will follow. This appreciation meal is for active duty, U.S. & Allied service members, veterans & first responders. Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes, bring glowin-the-dark accessories and flashlights, and may continue playing additional holes after the initial round. There will be games for children at the event. Find out more information and to register by calling 531-3408 or 0611-143-531-3408.
The Family Tree Auditions The Family Tree Auditions are Nov. 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. at the Landstuhl Community Club, Bldg. 3780 on Landstuhl Post. Casting for one youth role (ages 8-14), and four adult roles (ages 16+). Auditions will include
The Three Musketeers Auditions The Three Musketeers auditions are Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at KMC Onstage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. Multiple roles available for ages 16 and older. Prior acting experience is not required. Auditions will include cold reads from the script. Adventure, comedy, and plenty of swordplay come together in Ken Ludwig’s fast-paced adaptation of The Three Musketeers. Join D’Artagnan and the legendary Musketeers as they battle villains, defend honor, and embark on a swashbuckling adventure filled with humor, romance, and action. For more information, call 541-9130 or 0611-143541-9130, or visit baumholder.armymwr. com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.
2026-2027 Rheinland-Pfalz Intramural Unit Level Basketball Registration The Rheinland-Pfalz Intramural Sports program announces registration for the 2026-2027 Intramural Unit Level Basketball Season from now to Oct. 31. The Unit Level Basketball Season starts Nov. 16 to Feb. 17 at the Hall of Champions and Kleber Physical Fitness Centers. Eligibility is Active-Duty military and DOD Civilian Card Holders, 18 and older, who are not enrolled in high school or CYS, and from units within the Baumholder and Kaiserslautern communities. For more information, call (Baumholder) 531-2924 or 0611-143-531-2924, or call
(Kaiserslautern) 541-9151 or 06311-143541-9151, or visit baumholder.armymwr. com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.
Start Smart Basketball Enrollment for Start Smart Basketball for ages 3 to 5 is Oct. 13 to 31 or when sessions are full. Cost is $30. Location is in Landstuhl. Start Smart is a parent/ child interactive program led by a Sports and Fitness Specialist. Start Smart teaches children the skills they need to play organized sports in a FUN, non-competitive environment in five, 45-minute sessions. Sessions offered: Nov. 2 to 6 at 5 p.m. and Nov. 16 to 20 at 5 p.m. For more information or to register, call Parent Central Services, Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, at 541-9065/9066/9067 or 0611-143-5419065/9066/9067 or visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.
500/1000 Pound Club Event Registration for the Kleber Physical Fitness Center’s 500/1000 Pound Club competition runs now to Oct. 17, with the event scheduled for Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kleber Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 3235 on Kleber Kaserne. The competition is open to military, civilian and local national ID cardholders, aged 18 and older. Participants must register in person at the Kleber Physical Fitness Center. The event will follow USA Powerlifting rules and regulations, and high school students and Child & Youth Services participants are not eligible to compete. Find out more at kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.
Friday Nights Trivia & Karaoke Friday nights at Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036, on Vogelweh Housing, offer two free entertainment events happening now for the community. Chuck’s Pub Trivia takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. and features prizes for first, second and third place. Karaoke follows from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. and is open to guests ages 18 and older only. The events provide an opportunity for participants to test their knowledge, enjoy music and spend an evening with friends.
Volunteer Youth Sports Coaches Volunteer youth sports coaches are needed for the Baumholder Youth Sports winter season. Coaches are needed for basketball, cheer, volleyball, bowling and indoor soccer. Benefits include volunteer hours toward awards and promotion, own children enrolled receive up to 100% discount on sports fee, earn signature Baumholder sports swag gear, and have a positive impact on community and the mission. Call the youth sports and fitness office, located on Wetzel Kaserne Bldg. 8876, at 531-3218 or 0611-143-531-3218 to begin your volunteer coaching journey.
Homeschool Physical Fitness Fall Program Kaiserslautern Army Child & Youth Services will offer its Homeschool Physical Fitness program on Wednesday now to Dec. 16 for youth ages 5 to 14 at various locations in Landstuhl. The program promotes physical activity, teamwork and social connections through age-specific fitness sessions for homeschool students. Registration is available through WebTrac or Parent Central Services, and participants must be registered with CYS. The cost is $40 for the full program, and no sports physical is required. For more information or to register, call Parent Central Services, Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, at 541-9065/9066/9067 or 0611-143-5419065/9066/9067 or visit kaiserslautern. armymwr.com.
October to December Trip Schedules Available The Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation travel schedules for October to December are available under the “Calendar” section of baumholder. armymwr.com and kaiserslautern. armymwr.com. Trips are subject to change and availability. Travelers may register for trips and be picked up at either location. For questions, please call Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at 531-3401 or 0611-143-5313401 or Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation at 541-5654 or 0611-143-541-5654.
Meeting and Training Room Rentals Organizations and groups can reserve meeting and training spaces at the Workforce Development Center, Bldg. 109, on Sembach Kaserne. Multiple room options are available to accommodate events, briefings, training sessions, and conferences of varying sizes. For rental information or reservations, call Stephanie Hermann at 541-9111 or 0611-143-5419111 or email stephanie.a.hermann. naf@army.mil, or call Alvin Coleman at 541-9109 or 0611-143-541-9109 or email alvin.h.coleman.naf@army.mil.
Sports Massage Therapy in Baumholder Sports Massage Therapy services are now available at the Aquatics Center, Bldg. 8895/8897 on Wetzel Kaserne, offering 30-, 50- and 80minute sessions designed to ease tension and improve mobility. Certified therapists provide Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, Swedish Massage, and Medical Sports Massage to help reduce stress, manage pain and support strength building. The Baumholder program offers personalized care for active-duty service members, families and community members. All services require a scheduled appointment. Find out more and to register at baumholder.armymwr. com/programs/massage-therapy.
Kaiserslautern American
October 9, 2026
Page 19
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz, host nation partners complete flagship restoration project
Jürgen Köhler, Rhine-Moselle Federal Forestry Office director, and Dr. Anja Gross, USAG Rheinland-Pfalz DPW Environmental Division chief, unveil one of two informational signs that detail the military history and ecological transformation of the former “Rod and Gun Club” small-arms range in Oftersheim, Sept. 17.
Story & photos by Adriana Lambrecht U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz USAG Rheinland-Pfalz and host nation partners celebrated the successfully completed restoration of the former “Rod and Gun Club” smallarms shooting range in Oftersheim, Germany, on Sept. 17. USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Direc to rate of Public Works Environmental Chief, Dr. Anja Gross, and project lead, Johannes Haid, unveiled the site during a ceremonial dedication of the new informational signs together with representatives of the Federal Forest Division of the Federal Agency for Real Estate Tasks and the City of Oftersheim. The joint project between the Federal Forest Division of BImA, the Heidelberg State Building Authority and USAG Rheinland-Pfalz focused on completely dismantling the former military infrastructure and paving the way for a species-rich nature conservation area. “Where military training operations took place for decades, nature is now gradually reclaiming the area,” emphasized Jürgen Köhler, director of the Rhine-Moselle Federal Forestry Office, during the dedication ceremony. He added that the successful soil remediation and complete decommissioning demonstrate how formerly contaminated conversion sites can be sustainably repurposed for nature conservation. From 1971 to 2013, USAG Heidelberg operated the small-arms range for handguns and smallcaliber weapons at the Oftersheim site in Baden-Württemberg. When USAG Heidelberg merged into USAG Rheinland-Pfalz in 2013, the new command assumed responsibility for the Rod and Gun Club property. To satisfy U.S. Army compensation obligations to Germany requiring the military to dismantle decommissioned installations whenever it builds new regional facilities, BImA re-naturalized the former Rod and Gun Club by remediating soil, clearing unexploded ordnance, and demolishing all buildings, shooting ranges, and paved roads. Focusing
on these defunct properties under BImA control spares active U.S. installations from disruptive offset projects. Ultimately, this former shooting range secured a uniquely large, high-quality compensation area to fulfill the Army's environmental obligations. The large-scale flagship project spanned nearly a decade of planning and execution. The project’s success underscores the partnership and collaboration between USAG Rheinland-Pfalz and host nation partners. “We would like to thank USAG Rheinland-Pfalz, who made this possible in an exemplary manner and with a tremendous financial investment,” Köhler said. Susanne Barisch, director of the Oftersheim Building Authority, agreed: “I truly appreciate what has been accomplished here on the ground, and I want to express my very sincere thanks for making this
project such a success.” For Johannes Haid, project lead with the USAG Rheinland-Pfalz DPW Environmental Division, the milestone was personal. After having worked on the upkeep of the installation, it was difficult to watch it fall apart and rot away, he remembered. He expressed that he is personally delighted that the project has come to a more than worthy conclusion, having created a beautiful little corner of nature in Oftersheim. The newly unveiled information panels now offer visitors insights into the site’s military history as well as its ecological transformation. U.S. Army Garrison RheinlandPfalz sets, serves, and secures the total force community, enabling power projection for the European Theater. Connect with USAG RheinlandPfalz: https://linktr.ee/usag_rp
Representatives from USAG Rheinland-Pfalz and German host nation agencies gather for a group photo at the newly dedicated Oftersheim nature conservation area, Sept. 17. Pictured from left to right: Jürgen Köhler, Rhine-Moselle Federal Forestry Office director; Dr. Anja Gross, USAG Rheinland-Pfalz DPW Environmental Division chief; Johannes Haid, DPW project lead; Susanne Barisch, Oftersheim Building Authority director; and Maternus Dötsch, forestry district manager.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES CATHOLIC SERVICES Kaiserslautern Military Community Mass 1130 Sunday, Daenner Chapel* 1200 Mon, Thu Daenner Chapel* 1200 Tue, Wed, Fri, Hilltop Chapel* *Confession on request Facebook: The Landstuhl and Daenner Catholic Community CWOC Sunday, after Mass
Baumholder Military Community
Mass 0900 Sunday, Rheinland Chapel* 1200 Tue - Thu, Rheinland Chapel* *Confession on request Facebook: The Rheinland Chapel Baumholder St. Michael’s Catholic Parish CWOC 1800 Tuesday, Rheinland Chapel
RAB Catholic Mass
0900 Sunday, RAB North Side Chapel 1300 Sunday, RAB North Side Chapel 1700 Sunday, Vogelweh Chapel 1130 Tue, Wed, Thu, RAB North Side Chapel
PROTESTANT SERVICES Kaiserslautern Military Community Contemporary Service 1030 Sunday, Hilltop Chapel
Baumholder Military Community Contemporary Service 1000 Sunday, Rock Chapel Facebook: Baumholder Rock Chapel
RAB Protestant Services
Gospel Service 1130 Sunday, Vogelweh Chapel Lutheran (WELS) 1600 2nd & 4th Sunday, RAB South Side Chapel Contemporary Service 1100 Sunday, RAB North Side Chapel Messianic Service 1000 Saturday, RAB North Side Chapel
Sembach Kaserne
Spiritual Readiness Center, BLDG 118 Sembach Protestant Community 1700-1800 Sundays (Except every 4day Training Holiday Weekend) Sembach Men’s Fellowship 1730-1830 Thursdays
Baumholder PWOC
PWOC will meet starting 02 Sep 2026 0930 & 1800 Tuesdays, Rock Chapel pwoc.baumholder.ontherock@gmail.com Facebook: PWOC Baumholder
OTHER RELIGIOUS SERVICES Buddhist Service - Ramstein 1030 4th Saturday, RAB North Side Chapel lslamic Services -Jumu‘ah Khutbah 1300 Friday, RAB South Side Chapel 1330 Friday, Daenner Chapel
Jewish Services - Ramstein 1800 Friday, RAB South Side Chapel Orthodox Christian 0830 Sun & 1730 Wed, Kapaun Chapel Seventh Day Adventist 1100 Saturday, RAB South Side Chapel Latter-Day Saints Baumholder: 1000 Sun, Gewerbegebiet 8 Ramstein: 0900 & 1130, Sun, Ludwig-Erhard Strasse 15 Unitarian Universalist Service 1330 2nd & 4th Sunday, Kapaun Chapel Wiccan Services 1900 Saturday, Kapaun Chapel
CHAPEL FACILITY INFORMATION Daenner Kaserne Daenner Chapel, BLDG 3150 Phone: 541-2105 or 0611-143-541-2105 Baumholder/Smith Barracks Rock Chapel, BLOG 8308 Rheinland Chapel, BLDG 8249 Phone: 531-3200 or 0611-143-531-3200 Pulaski Barracks Pulaski Chapel, BLDG 2869 Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Hilltop Chapel, BLDG 3773 Phone: 590-5713 or 06371-9464-5713 Sembach Kaserne Spiritual Readiness Center (SRC), BLDG 118 Phone: 541-2116/2117 or 0611-143-541-2116/2117 Ramstein Air Base Facilities RAB North Side Chapel, BLDG 1201 RAB South Side Chapel, BLDG 2403 Vogelweh Chapel, BLDG 2063 Kapaun Air Station Chapel, BLDG 2781 Phone: 480-6148 or 0637-147-6148
CLUB BEYOND Weekly Clubs and Bible Studies for Middle School and High School students. KMC: kaiserslautern@clubbeyond.org Baumholder: baumholder@clubbeyond.org Ramstein: ramstein@clubbeyond.org Facebook: Club Beyond at KTown Club Beyond at Baumholder Club Beyond at Ramstein
HOW TO CONTACT A CHAPLAIN After duty hours, on weekends, or holidays, please call the On-Call Duty Chaplain: KMC 0162-296-9054 BMC 0162-270-8348 Suicide Prevention help is always available through the Military Crisis Line by calling (in Europe) 00800-1273-8255 or DSN 118
Dates and times are subject to change. For more information, please contact North Chapel or Daenner Chapel.
Kaiserslautern American
Page 20
October 9, 2026
Photo by javarman / Shutterstock.com
Property of the week
RENTAL CONDITIONS Rent: € 2,400 + utilities Housing Approved: Yes Pets Allowed: no Date Available: Now Deposit: 2 months’ rent
For Rent: 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom House in Kaiserslautern-Siegelbach DETAILS • Free-standing house • 166 sqm / 1,787 sqft • 4 bedrooms • Master bedroom has walk-in closet • Office / hobby / guest room • 2 bathrooms (one with tub & shower; one with shower) • Built-in kitchen with side-by-side fridge and ice maker • Pantry • Living / dining area (open concept) • Large patio, gazebo and grass area
• • • • •
Laundry / utility room Attic Garage Carport Heated floors (electric heating pump) • Electric shutters
CONTACT Contact Lilly from German Aid for details and bookings.
DISTANCES: • Pulaski: 8 mins • Kleber & Daener: 13 mins • Sembach: 15 mins • RAB: 15 mins • LRMC: 19 mins
mobile: +49 173 3647569 (iMessage & WhatsApp) email: info@german-aid.com web: www.germanaid.com No fees for tenants!
Real Estate Services are offered by registered businesses as well as private people. To ensure a satisfactory service experience, please always ask for credentials and deny payments up front!
APTS FOR RENT
APTS FOR RENT
2 BEDROOMS
1 BEDROOM
APTS FOR RENT
3 BEDROOMS
APTS FOR RENT
4+ BEDROOMS
2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 184sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, pets allowed, available 30 Juni 2026, Housing Approved, €2000 +utl, call +49 173 3647569, info@german-aid.com Comf. and quiet Apartment, 132sqm, brand new BIK, 2 bd, 1.5 bath, big liv/din, terrace, storage room in basement, parKaiserslautern West Furnished appart- king space, no pets, Housing Approved, 3.0bd, 1.0bth, Apartment, 125sqm, BIK, ment, washing machine, Internet Access, €1350 +utl, helli30@aol.com, 0172/ liv, balcony/terrace, no pets, available Ocall Incl.utilities, 44 qm, 1 bd, 1 bth, 44 sq 9934319 (using also WhatsApp) tober 2026, Housing Approved, €1285 meters, 5 min from Kleberkaserne, 10 min +utl, call 0179-1297526, strawisa9123@ from Vogelweh, 15 min from Ramsteingmx.de Kaiserslautern, 2bd, 1bth, Apt., 95sqm, available immediately for short term leaBIK, liv, balcony, private garage, no pets, 3bd, 1bth, Apartment, 125sqm, BIK, liv/ sing, Assenmacherstrasse 67659 Kaisersno smoking, available 2 Aug. 2026, Hou- din, balcony/terrace, no pets, available Oklautern Germany, 495 EU, phone: sing Approved, €968 +utl, call tober 2026, Housing Approved, €1285 6313704922, 015125621211 email: cnhs@ 4915159455410, Astrid.Neumahr@gmx.de +utl, call 0179-1297526, strawisa9123@ gmx.de gmx.de
Karl Graef
Professional Musician MUSIC LESSONS IN PIANO, KEYBOARD, TRUMPET, TROMBONE
Rodenbach, 2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 88sqm, BIK, liv, balcony/terrace, finished basement, private garage, pets allowed, available 7 Jan. 2026, Housing Approved, €1450 +utl, call +49 156 78 212 399, info@ tla-rentals.comRodenbach, 2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 88sqm, BIK, liv, balcony/terrace, finished basement, private garage, pets allowed, available 7 Jan. 2026, Housing Approved, €1450 +utl, call +49 156 78 212 399, info@tla-rentals.com
3bd, 2bth, Apartment, 109sqm, built in kitchen, large terrace, laundry, garage, subject to approval, AVAILABLE NOW, Housing Approved, €1200 +utl, call +49 173 3647569, info@german-aid.com 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
Home visits & in-house
0176-20790800 Classic, Latin, Jazz
Read your newspaper online: www.KaiserslauternAmerican.com
Presentations | Planning Multifunctional Systems Office Furniture Office Supplies ard Toner Visa-C ted accep s ree sale tax f g parkin free
Hertelsbrunnenring 17, KL West | Gewerbegebiet | 67657 Kaiserslautern Tel 0631-34 15 50 | Fax 0631-3 41 55 20 | info@toens.de | www.toens.de
Bruecken (Pfalz), 4bd, 2bth, House, 181sqm, din, balcony/terrace, private garage, pets allowed, available 1 Maerz 2026, €164000 +utl, call +49 (0)6381-911 0, im mo@ksk-kusel.de 4,0 Schlafzimmer, 1,5 Schlafzimmer, grosse Wohnung, 15 Min. bis Vogelweh, RAB, Krankenhaus, 138 m², BIK, Gaeste-WC, Balkon/Terrasse, Waschkueche, verfuegbar ab 01. Juni 2024, Wohnbaugenehmigung, 1200 € + 300 € utl, Anruf whattsapp 01709305170, oder hoh mann-pia@ web.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
Duplex in Niederstaufenbach, 6 bed, 2 bath, 2 WC, 2 Terrace, 2 Balcony. Garden, 245 sq meters, Energy passport: 1) Oil, Bj. 1997, 74,60 kWh/(sqma) EEK B, Verbrauchsausweis, 2) Oil, Bj. 1997, 69 kWh/ (sqma) EEK B, Verbrauchsausweis. Price €369000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de Family House in Altenglan-Muehlbach, 5 bed, 2 bath, Garden, 2 Balconies, Wintergarden, 192 sq meters, Energy passport: Gas, Bj. 1900, 364,70 kWh/(sqma) EEK H, Bedarfsausweis. Price €199000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, EMail: immo@ksk-kusel.de
Family House in Glanbruecken, 3 bed, 2 bath, WC, Terrace, Garden, balcony, 144 sq meters, Energy passport: Electriciry, Bj. 1956, 171,60 kWh/(sqma) EEK F, Bedarfsausweis. Price €149000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: im Two-story Apt Downtown K-Town, close mo@ksk-kusel.de to train station, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, BIK, Family House in Hohenoellen, 3 bed, 2 178 sqm, rent 1700€, Check out www.ger bath, Terrace, Garden, Wintergarden, 188 man-aid.com for details or email info@ger sq meters, Energy passport: Gas, Bj. 1895, man-aid.com 220,10 kWh/(sqma) EEK G, BedarfsausGerman Charm Apartment in Kaiserslautern-Erlenbach, 4 bdr. 1 bath, 2 balconies, wooden fireplace, 2 car garage, rent: 1600€. If you're interested please visit or email: team@german-aid.com
HOUSES / APTS FOR SALE 4bd, 2bth, House, 136sqm, BIK, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, available 30 Sep. 2026, €386 +utl, call +49 173 3647569, info@germanaid.com
weis. Price €139000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ ksk-kusel.de Family House in Jettenbach, 3 bed, 1 bath, Garden, Barn, 129 sq meters, Energy passport: Electricity, Wood, Bj. 1899, 230,60 kWh/(sqma) EEK G, Bedarfsausweis. Price €219000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ ksk-kusel.de
Kaiserslautern American
October 9, 2026
HOUSES / APTS FOR SALE
Private sale: Well-maintained terraced house in Kaiserslautern-Morlautern with approx. 140 m², 3 floors, 2 bathrooms, open kitchen (2023), south-facing terrace, loggia, garage & parking. Quiet, family-friendly location. €385,000, no agent fees. +4917620792394 tedthegreek28@gmail.com
Page 21
HOUSES FOR RENT
4 BEDROOMS Hochspeyer, 2bd, 2bth, House, 176sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, no pets, available 15 Sep. 2026, Housing Approved, €1500 +utl, Con tact:eposjuni@gmail.com
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
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
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. Family House in Niederalben, 3 bed, 2 Garden. Price: 449.000 Euro +49 155 bath, Garden, Outbuilding with workshop, one family home in 66914 Waldmohr, 65594867 or merl@n1-immo-bau.de 134 sq meters, Energy passport: Oil, Bj. ca. 360m², 4 garages, 4 bedrooms, 2 1900, 362,20 kWh/(sqma) EEK H, Bedarfsbuilt-in-kitchen, air-conditioning, fenced ausweis. Price €129000,00. Please contact Studio Apartment in Deidesheim, yard, floor heating, 2950 Euro cold rent us for more informations: Kreissparkasse 33sqm, BIK, walk out patio next to park, plus utilities tobischmitt78@web.de Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: im available immediately, €200000, call +17322093930 WhatsApp +49 176 mo@ksk-kusel.de 21417043 or mmeketen@hotmail.com, no Otterberg, free-standing home, 4 bed, Family House in Schellweiler, 2 bed, 1 brokers please! 2.5 bath, garage, carport, €1550 for more bath, Garden, 83 sq meters, Energy passinfo please visit our Website German-Aid. port: Gas, Bj. 1981, 243,20 kWh/(sqma) EEK com or email team@german-aid.com G, Bedarfsausweis. Price €129000,00. Plea- Well maintained, freestanding House in se contact us for more informations: 66919 Herschberg for SALE, Mitchell ConKreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - sulting, Kindsbacher Strasse 58, RamsteinMiesenbach, 66877 Germany, +49 (0)63710, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de 737 630, info@mitchell-investment.com. Family House in Wahnwegen, 3 bed, 2 Find all of our properties on FindItGuibath, WC, Terrace, Garden, 180 sq meters, de.com! Energy passport: Oil, Bj. 1905, 283,90 kWh/ Bruecken (Pfalz), 3bd, 1.5bth, House, (sqma) EEK H, Bedarfsausweis. Price 120sqm, BIK, liv/din, pets allowed, availa€199000,00. Please contact us for more inble 3 Sep. 2026, Housing Approved, €1300 formations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone +utl, call 49-179-2791818, 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de mario_huether@yahoo.de Family House in Waldmohr, 2 bed, 2 bath, Garden, Balcony, Outbuilding, 167 sq meters, Energy passport: Gas, Bj. 1961, 335,60 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
2bd, 2bth, Apartment, 110sqm, BIK, liv/ din, laundry, no pets, available 24 Maerz 2025, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlahome.com
TLA / TDY 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 1BR TLA / TDY Apartment in Ramstein [ref=S3], all included + rental car, 5min from RAB, pets allowed ; ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp) ; inquiries@ mytlahome.com
HOUSES FOR RENT
3 BEDROOMS
Best Located TLA TLF Appartment on Einsiedlerhof 1 or 2 bedrooms, 2 bd, 1.5 bth, 70 sq meters, Kaiserstrasse Kaiserslautern Germany, 59 euro or per diem rate, 01724989707, boze1@gmx.de Ask for longterm !
HOUSES FOR RENT
5+ BEDROOMS
Bosenbach, 6bd, 2.75bth, House, 248sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/ terrace, laundry, finished basement, private garage, no pets, available 3 Okt. 2026, Housing Approved, €1850 +utl, simone_schultz@yahoo.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 €200000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 - 0, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de Family House Wolfstein, 2 bed, 2 bath, Wintergarden, 124 sq meters, Energy passport: Gas, Bj. 1997, 146,63 kWh/(sqma) EEK E, Bedarfsausweis. Price €134000,00. Please contact us for more informations: Kreissparkasse Kusel, phone 06381 / 911 0, E-Mail: immo@ksk-kusel.de FOR SALE: Renovated investment property in Steinwenden near Ramstein AB. EUR 295,000, no buyer's commission. 99 m², 1BR, guest room, 1 bath, fenced yard, balcony, terrace, 2 garages. Ideal for U.S. military rental market. +49(6371)9809003, apt@grenzstein.de
Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, 4bd, 2.5bth, House, 152sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/ din, balcony/terrace, laundry, shared garage, pets allowed, available 1 Juli 2026, €500000 +utl, call +4915155580000, wa@ arcor.de
Kaiserslautern, 6bd, 4bth, House, 400sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/ terrace, laundry, finished basement, private garage, no pets, rent 3000€ Check out www.german-aid.com for details or email info@german-aid.com Konken, 5bd, 2bth, Townhouse, 165sqm, BIK, liv/din, laundry, finished basement, pets allowed, available August 2026, Housing Approved, €1500 +utl, call +49 173 3647569, info@german-aid.com Oberstaufenbach, 5bd, 2bth, Townhouse, 200sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, pets allowed, available 1 Sep. 2025, Housing Approved, €1800 +utl, call +49 173 3647569, info@germanaid.comOberstaufenbach, 5bd, 2bth, Townhouse, 200sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/ din, balcony/terrace, laundry, pets allowed, available 1 Sep. 2025, Housing Approved, €1800 +utl, call +49 173 3647569, info@german-aid.comOberstaufenbach, 5bd, 2bth, Townhouse, 200sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, pets allowed, available 1 Sep. 2025, Housing Approved, €1800 +utl, call +49 173 3647569, info@german-aid.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
Haus mit 3 Schlafzimmern, 2,5 Baedern, 151 m², Einbaukueche, Gaeste-WC, Wohn-/Essbereich, Balkon/Terrasse, Waschkueche, private Garage, keine Haustiere, verfuegbar ab 16. August 2023, Wohnungsbescheinigung vorhanden, 1500 € + Nebenkosten, Tel. 063742787, ernstkmu eller@gmail.com Ramstein-Miesenbach, 3bd, 2bth, House, 197sqm, BIK, liv/din, balcony/terrace, finished basement, private garage, no pets, available 11 Aug. 2026, Housing Approved, €1500 +utl, call 4916090965874, siwa trim@web.de
HOUSES FOR RENT
12 BEDROOMS
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 2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 135sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv, no pets, available 22 Jan. 2025, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlahome.com Brand new TLA Appartment in best location near to all Bases full furnished!, 2 bd, 1 bth, 80 sq meters, Kindsbach, Kaiserslautern, at 49 Euro, ask us for longterm rent! 01724989707, boze1@gmx.de Kaiserslautern, 3bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 138sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/ terrace, laundry, finished basement, private garage, pets allowed, available 11 Sep. 2025, Housing Approved, €1 +utl, call +49 2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 110sqm, BIK, liv/ 156 78 212 399, info@tla-rentals.com din, balcony/terrace, no pets ; www.mytla Ramstein-Miesenbach, 2bd, 1.5bth, home.com/b81c ; +49 176 2468 7550 Apartment, 110sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/ (WhatsApp) ; inquiries@mytlahome.com din, balcony/terrace, laundry, pets allo2bd, 1bth, Apartment, 80sqm, BIK, liv/ wed, available 24 Sep. 2024, call +49 176 din, balcony/terrace, laundry, pets allo- 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlaho wed, available 28 Sep. 2024, call +49 176 me.com 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlaho me.com 2bedroom apartment, 2 bd, 1.5 bth, 113 sq meters, Obere Triftstrasse KIndsbach, 0173-3464394, michaelkappa@hotmail.de 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 3bd, 2bth, Apartment, 120sqm, BIK, liv/ din, laundry, no pets, available 24 Jan. 2025, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlahome.com
2.0bd, 2.0bth, Townhouse, 172sqm, BIK, balcony/terrace, no pets, available 1 Okt. 2026, Housing Approved, €3100 +utl, call 15154064554, casanavallc@outlook.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
KuK-Bikes.de
www.
quite the best bike shop in K-Town! We accept: VAT-Forms & Trippstadter Str. 125 67663 Kaiserslautern Mon-Fri: 10:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 18:00 Saturday: 10:00 - 13:30
Nov. - March closed on Mondays
Vodafone Shop Landstuhl Great Deals on Cell phones with Contract or Prepaid
Phone, DSL + Internet Hookup Flatrate for calls to the USA Bahnstraße 96 • 66849 Landstuhl • Tel.: 06371-914491 Fax: 06371-914492 • E-mail: habelitz@vodafone.de
Kaiserslautern American
Page 22
October 9, 2026 TLA /TDY/TLF & Car, near Panzer, Kleber, Daenner K., Kaiserslautern, 3bdr, 1.5bth, apartment/townhouse, 147sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, finished basement, pets allowed, call/ WhatsAPP: +49 15678 212 399 Email: in fo@tla-rentals.com
TLA / TDY
Brand new, ground floor, 3BR 1.5BA TLA Apartment, 10min from RAB [ref=M213] ; Brand new, fast internet, ground floor, patio with BBQ grill, off-street parking ; ; inqui ries@mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (whatsapp)
Lovely TLA Countryhouse BremerhofKaiserslautern The Bremerhof, one of the most unique residential areas in Kaiserslautern, located in a beautiful clearing in the middle of the Palatinate Forest, but with less than a 5 minutes drive to the center of K-Town.The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a living room, 1 bathroom and a romatic garden with pool which is the perfect place for days of rest and relaxation while you settle in Germany. Call 00 49 171 313 6996 or mail: More information: www.judithkern.com info@judithkern.com
Stay Eden OPAL BLUE, 11 minutes from RAB, high-end, 2 bed 2 bath, incl. sauna, AC. Text us: +49 151 701 008 14 hello@ stay-eden.com
TLA Premium Real Estate-KTown City: Exclusive Penthouse - air conditioned, 1bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 75sqm, BIK, balcony/ terrace, laundry, private garage, no pets, available 11 Maerz 2026, Housing Approved, rent per diem+utl, call 0172 6936886, info@prem-realestate.com Stay Eden OPAL GREEN, 11 minutes from RAB, high-end, 1 bed 1 bath, incl. sauna, home gym. Text us: +49 151 701 008 14 hello@stay-eden.com
Enjoy living at the Bremerhof in Kaiserslautern, in this charming, completely renovated Countryhouse.The Bremerhof, one of the most unique residential areas in Kaiserslautern, located in a beautiful clearing in the middle of the Palatinate Forest, surrounded by fields with our horses, but with less than a 5 minutes drive to the center of K-Town.The apartment has an underfloor heating system, 2 bedrooms, a living room, 1 bathroom, a romatic garden with pool and your own beautiful, private fenced-in garden, which is the perfect place for days of rest and relaxation while you settle in Germany.Whether you are a single guest or a family with pets, this amazing Countryhouse with its wonderful garden and private pool, is perfectly located beside a nice restaurant with beer garden, two fantastic playgrounds and beautiful walking trails along the property.Calling from Germany: 0171-3136996Calling from America: 011-49-171-3136996Mail: in fo@judithkern.comWeb: www.judith kern.com
Stay Eden SAPPHIRE WHITE, 7 minutes from RAB, high-end, 2 bed 1.5 bath, incl. sauna, home gym. Text us: +49 151 701 008 14 hello@stay-eden.com
Stay Eden TOPAZ BLUE, 12 minutes from RAB, high-end, 2 bed 1 bath, incl. sauna, home gym. Text us: +49 151 701 008 14 hello@stay-eden.com
Stay Eden OPAL WHITE, 11 minutes from RAB, high-end, 1 bed 1 bath, incl. sauna, AC. Text us: +49 151 701 008 14 hello@ stay-eden.com Mackenbach, 5bd, 3bth, House, 235sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv, garden, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, no pets, available 3 Dec 2020, Housing Approved, €1 +utl, call +49 176 313 73 451, nicolewan dowsky@web.de
TLA Weilerbach, 1 bd, 1 bth, 75 sq meters, schlesienstr. 3 67685Weilerbach, €35, 01795310274, mail@stuard.de
Stay Eden TOPAZ GREEN, 12 minutes Stay Eden AMBER GLOW, 11 minutes from RAB, high-end, 2 bed 1.5 bath, incl. from RAB, high-end, 1 bed 1 bath, incl. sauna, home gym. Text us: +49 151 701 sauna, home gym. Text us: +49 151 701 008 14 hello@stay-eden.com 008 14 hello@stay-eden.com Stay Eden PEARL SILVER, 10 minutes from RAB, high-end, 1 bed 1 bath, incl. sauna, home gym. Text us: +49 151 701 008 14 hello@stay-eden.com TLA, TDY, 2bd, 2bth, Apartment, 110sqm, BIK, liv/din, laundry, pets allowed, available 3 Okt. 2024, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlaho me.com Stay Eden AMBER GOLD, 11 minutes from RAB, high-end, 2 bed 1.5 bath, incl. sauna, home gym. Text us: +49 151 701 008 14 hello@stay-eden.com Stay Eden PEARL WHITE, 10 minutes Stay Eden CORAL BLOOM, 6 minutes from RAB, high-end, 2 bed 1 bath, incl. from RAB, high-end, 2 bed 1.5 bath, incl. sauna, home gym. Text us: +49 151 701 washer-dryer, AC. Text us: +49 151 701 008 14 hello@stay-eden.com 008 14 hello@stay-eden.com Stay Eden RUBY NOIR, 7 minutes from
Steinwenden, 2bd, 1.5bth, Apartment, 110sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/ terrace, laundry, pets allowed, available 8 Maerz 2024, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlahome.com
TLA, TDY, 2bd, 2bth, Apartment, 110sqm, BIK, liv/din, laundry, pets allowed, available 3 Okt. 2024, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlaho me.com
Stay Eden CORAL SUN, 6 minutes from RAB, high-end, 2 bed 1 bath, incl. sauna, RAB, high-end, 2 bed 1.5 bath, incl. was- home gym. Text us: +49 151 701 008 14 her-dryer, AC. Text us: +49 151 701 008 14 hello@stay-eden.com hello@stay-eden.com Fully furnished TLA in Ramstein-Miesenbach, !AVAILABLE NOW!140sqm, 3bd, 2bth Apartment, Car parking, Free Internet, .. Price varies, mail kenanz261@ gmail.com or call (+49) 017670718808 to get informations
Stay Eden EMERALD GROVE, 10 minutes from RAB, high-end, 2 bed 1.5 bath, incl. sauna, home gym. Text us: +49 151 701 008 14 hello@stay-eden.com
TLA / TDY 5BR 3BA house, 15min from RAB (West Gate) [ref: LM8] ; brand new. walk-in closet, workspace, patio with BBQ grill, pet friendly, off-street parking lots, fenced in yard ; www.mytlahome.com/ lm8 ; inquiries@mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (Whatsapp, Signal)
Stay Eden EMERALD PINE, 10 minutes from RAB, high-end, 1 bed 1 bath, incl. sauna, home gym. Text us: +49 151 701 008 14 hello@stay-eden.com Stay Eden EMERALD SAGE, 10 minutes from RAB, high-end, 2 bed 1.5 bath, incl. sauna, home gym. Text us: +49 151 701 008 14 hello@stay-eden.com
Stay Eden RUBY RED, 7 minutes from RAB, high-end, 2 bed 1 bath, incl. sauna, home gym. Text us: +49 151 701 008 14 hello@stay-eden.com
Stay Eden MOONSTONE GREEN, 14 minutes from RAB, high-end, 2 bed 1.5 bath, incl. sauna, AC. Text us: +49 151 701 008 Landstuhl, 1bd, 1bth, Apartment, 14 hello@stay-eden.com 76sqm, BIK, balcony/terrace, no pets, available 5 Apr. 2023, call 0172 6936886, in fo@prem-realestate.com
Stay Eden SAPPHIRE BLUE, 7 minutes from RAB, high-end, 2 bed 1 bath, incl. sauna, home gym. Text us: +49 151 701 008 14 hello@stay-eden.com
TLA/TDY 2BR 1.5BA house, 5min from RAB, patio & BBQ grill [ref: B3G], www.myt lahome.com/b3g ; inquiries@mytlaho me.com ; +4917624687550 (Cell, Whatsapp, Signal)
Ramstein-Miesenbach, 3bd, 2.5bth, Townhouse, 130sqm, BIK, guest WC, din, balcony/terrace, laundry, no pets, available 6 Jan. 2023, call +49 176 2468 7550 (WhatsApp), inquiries@mytlahome.com
TLA / TDY first floor studio in downtown Landstuhl [REF: H37] Location: Landstuhl (10 min to Ramstein US Air Base) Don't hesitate to PM us or drop us your inquiry at: inquiries@mytlahome.com +49 176 2468 7550 ( cell, whatsapp, signal )
Ramstein-Miesenbach, 5bd, 2bth, House, 150sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/terrace, laundry, private garage, dogs allowed, available 7 Sep. 2021, Housing Approved, klincks.tlahome@ gmail.com
TLA /TDY Weilerbach, 4bd, 4bth, House, 227sqm, BIK, guest WC, liv/din, balcony/ Stay Eden MOONSTONE, 14 minutes Stay Eden SAPPHIRE GREEN, 7 minutes terrace, laundry, finished basement, privafrom RAB, high-end, 2 bed 1 bath, incl. from RAB, high-end, 1 bed 1 bath, incl. te garage, pets allowed, available 9 Maerz sauna, AC. Text us: +49 151 701 008 14 hel sauna, home gym. Text us: +49 151 701 2024, Housing Approved, call +49 156 78 lo@stay-eden.com 008 14 hello@stay-eden.com 212 399, info@tla-rentals.com
TLA/TDY 2BR apartment, 5min from RAB [Ref: W20] ; AC, heated floors, walk-in closet, workspace, balcony with BBQ grill, pet friendly, off-street parking ; www.mytlaho me.com/w20 ; inquiries@mytlahome.com ; +4917624687550 (Cell, Whatsapp, Signal)
All real estate advertised is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin, or an intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination. The publisher will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. All dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
Kaiserslautern American
October 9, 2026
Page 23
Photo by Dimitris Leonidas / Shutterstock.com
AUTOS All ads & pics on www.FindItGuide.com
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 - BMW Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bava rianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com! 2018 Opel Grandland 1.2 Turbo, INNOVA2018 Audi A4 2.0 TDI Up To 60 MPG, EU, TION Up to 42 MPG, EU, Manual, $15,999 transmission 7-speed - dual-clutch trans- (DE10483). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, mission S-tronic, $20,999 (DE10450). The 6 Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstras- 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, se, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. cars on FindItGuide.com! Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5L Premium AWD, US, Year: 2010 Make: Subaru Model: Impreza Sedan 4dr Auto 2.5i Premium Special Edition Engine: 4 Cylinder Engine Transmission: 4-Speed A/T Exterior: Newport Blue Pearl Interior: Ivory *PACKAGE Special Edition pkg -..., €6,995. 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! 2018 Ford Mustang Convertible 2D Eco2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Boost Premium 2.3L I4 Tu, US, €20,995. Ba4WD, US, Air Conditioning, All Wheel varian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Drive, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, Keyless Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 admin-graf@bavarianmotor Entry, Navigation, Park Distance Control, 60503292, Power Locks, Power Windows, €15,995. Ba- cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuivarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, de.com! 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 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 Cars BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admingraf@bavarianmotorcars.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 Wagon GTE, Wagon, 6-speed - dual-clutch transmission DSG, $20,999 (DE10162). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Rubi- +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@ con, SUV, Rear, $29,999 (DE10548). The usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch- FindItGuide.com! Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar 2015 Land Rover Evoque Pure Plus Sport, guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuiUS, Air Bag, Air Conditioning, All Season Ti- de.com! res, Automatic, Heated Seats, Multifunction for Steering Wheel, Power Locks, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, Power Mirrors, Power Seats, €14,995. Bava- US, *JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA rian Motor Cars - BMW - Wuerzburg - BMW Exterior Color: Granite Crystal Metallic Cle& Mini Car Dealer, Louis-Pasteur-Strasse ar Coat Exterior Paint Interior Color: Black 14, Wuerzburg, 97076 Germany, +49 (0) Interior Color Interior: Leather-Trimmed 931 870981021, marketing@bavarianmo Seats with Sahara Logo Engine: 3.6L V6 torcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindIt- 24V VVT Engine w/ ESS Tran..., €31,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Wuerzburg Guide.com! BMW & Mini Car Dealer, Louis-Pasteur2015 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr TDI Lux, Strasse 14, Wuerzburg, 97076 Germany, Rear, Automatic, $17,000 (505077). MAS +49 (0) 931 870981021, marketing@bava Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 rianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Ger- FindItGuide.com! many, +49 (0)631-56000921, jland@milita 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport, rycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItSUV, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, Guide.com! $27,999 (DE10224). The Used Car Guys 2017 Mazda 6 Touring Sedan, US, Year: Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdah2017 Make: Mazda Model: Mazda6 Tou- lem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 ring Auto Engine: 4 Cylinder Engine Trans- 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of mission: 6-Speed A/T Exterior: Sonic Silver our cars on FindItGuide.com! Metallic Interior: Black *SAFETY Back-Up Camera Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safet..., €14,995. 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!
2018 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD, SUV, AWD/ 4WD, 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $22,997 (DE10054). The Used Car Guys Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com! 2019 BMW X2 sDrive18d Up To 55 MPG, EU, $18,497 (DE10053). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com! 2019 Chevrolet Malibu LT Up to 36 MPG, Sedan / Saloon, Front, CVT, $18,999 (DE10481). 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 Dodge Charger SXT, Sedan / Saloon, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $25,997 (DE10176). 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 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport, SUV, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $24,997 (DE9752). 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!
Special Tax Free PCS Rates Call for a quote and find out more about our weekly & monthly specials!
2017 Toyota Corolla, US, €17,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW - Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bavarianmotor 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC, cars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGui- SUV, AWD/4WD, 7-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $22,999 (DE10590). The Used Car de.com! 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!
2017 Toyota Prius v Liftback 5D v Three 1.8L I4 Hybrid PO, Automatic, $26,775 (704985). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)63156000921, jland@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2018 NISSAN JUKE Tekna Up to 42 MPG, EU, Rear, 6-Speed, $16,999 (DEN10199). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com! 2020 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost, Titanium Start/Stopp, EU, $20,999 (DE10414). 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 Ford Escape Titanium FWD, Front, Automatic, $18,695 (905028). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)1622145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com! 2019 Skoda Octavia Diesel Automatic SportsWagon, EU, automatic transmission Geartronik (8-speed), $15,995 (DEN9306). 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!
Kaiserslautern American
Page 24
AUTOS All ads & pics on www.FindItGuide.com
2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring AWD, Rear, Automatic, $30,085 (004590). MAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, jland@milita rycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com! 2020 Skoda Octavia ACT Style Up to 35 MPG, Wagon, EU, transmission 7-speed dual-clutch transmission DSG, $17,999 (DE10541). 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 Ford Escape Titanium FWD, Front, Automatic, $18,695 (905028). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)1622145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com! 2020 BMW 218d Advantage, Crossover, EU, Front, $21,499 (DE10270). 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!
2021 BMW 318i Touring Advantage, EU, $23,499 (DEN10574). The Used Car Guys Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com! 2021 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan, US, €32,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bava rianmotorcars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
TIRES & RIMS You’ll love what we do! We We speak English! Best prices Large stock Quick service
Hauptstr. 21-23 67691 Hochspeyer
October 9, 2026
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo E, SUV, Rear, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $23,997 (DE10039). 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 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!
Mon-Fri 8 p.m.-noon & 1-5 p.m. , Sat 9 a.m.-noon
2021 KIA Ceed Sportswagon 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid, Platinum Edition, EU, $23,999 (DEN10086). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 63168031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com! 2021 Kia Xceed Platinum Edition Plug-in Hybrid, EU, $19,999 (DE10572). 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar P400 R-Dynamic HSE, SUV, AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, $37,999 (DE10294). The Used Car Guys - Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslau tern@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com! 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTE 1.4 eHybrid, GTE OPF, $27,999 (DEN10233). 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!
Tel. 06371-6141277 Bruchwiesenstr. 35 66849 Landstuhl
2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon 4x4, AWD/ 4WD, Manual, $44,899 (204725). MAS Military AutoSource - LRMC On Base, LRMC, Landstuhl, 66849 Germany, +49 (0)1622145729, JH83006@militarycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com! 2022 Jeep Wrangler Utility 4D Sahara Altitude 4WD 2.0L I4 Tu, US, JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA Exterior Color: Granite Crystal Metallic Clear-Coat Interior: Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats Engine: 2.0L I4 DOHC DI Turbo Engine with Start Stop Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic Transmission *F..., €41,995. 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 Kia Ceed T-GDI, Vision, EU, transmission 7-speed - dual-clutch transmission DCT, $19,499 (DEN10424). 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 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!
Tel: 06305-7 15 41 01
Repairs of all kinds Car Inspection TÜV (German inspection requirement) Tire Services Wheel Alignments Air Conditioning Services
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!
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, SUV, Rear, 6-Speed Manual, $36,999 (DE10516). 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!
Call now! for rims & tires
WE CLEAN, YOU SHINE!
2022 BMW 2 Series M235i xDrive Gran Coupe, Sedan / Saloon, AWD/4WD, 8Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission, $30,999 (DE10539). The Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTE 1.4 eHybrid, GTE OPF, EU, $26,499 (DEN10232). 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! 2022 Audi A3 Sportback (Up To 55 MPG), EU, $24,997 (DEN9652). 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! 2022 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe M, US, €29,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW Vilseck, Gut 3, Vilseck, 92249 Germany, +49 (0) 9641 60503292, admin-graf@bava rianmotorcars.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 Mercedes-Benz A 180 A 180d, EU, $20,997 (DEN9671). The Used Car Guys Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2022 Nissan LEAF SL PLUS, Hatchback, Front, 1-Speed Direct-Drive Automatic, $15,999 (DE10354). The Used Car Guys Kaiserslautern, Weilerbacher Strasse 110, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0) 2022 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab Lara631-68031210, kaiserslautern@usedcar mie, US, RAM 3500 LARAMIE CREW CAB guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGui4X4 Exterior Color: Bright White Clearde.com! Coat Exterior Paint Interior Color: Black Interior Color Interior: Leather-Trimmed 2022 Toyota Aygo X Pulse Air Limited, Bucket Seats Engine: 6.7L I6 Cummins HO EU, $18,999 (DE10484). The Used Car Guys Turbo Diesel Engine Transmission: 6- - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, SchoeSpe..., €67,995. Bavarian Motor Cars - BMW naich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 - Wuerzburg - BMW & Mini Car Dealer, 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all Louis-Pasteur-Strasse 14, Wuerzburg, of our cars on FindItGuide.com! 97076 Germany, +49 (0) 931 870981021, 2022 Toyota Yaris Elegant Hybrid, EU, marketing@bavarianmotorcars.com. Find $20,999 (DE10392). The Used Car Guys all of our cars on FindItGuide.com! Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoe2022 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend, SUV, naich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 AWD/4WD, 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic, 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all $26,499 (DE10161). The Used Car Guys - of our cars on FindItGuide.com! Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Bosch-Strasse, Schoe2022 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performannaich, 71101 Germany, +49 (0)1727 129 ce, EU, Automatic, $22,999 (DE10370). The 046, stuttgart@usedcarguys.net. Find all Used Car Guys - Stuttgart, 6 Robert-Boschof our cars on FindItGuide.com! Strasse, Schoenaich, 71101 Germany, +49 2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport AWD *Ltd (0)1727 129 046, stuttgart@usedcar Avail*, Rear, Automatic, $44,208 (204661). guys.net. Find all of our cars on FindItGuiMAS Military AutoSource - Kaiserslautern, de.com! 34 Kaiserstrasse, Kaiserslautern, 67661 Germany, +49 (0)631-56000921, jland@milita rycars.com. Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com!
2022 Volkswagen Taigo Life, EU, $21,993 (DEN9068). The Used Car Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, 2022 Hyundai i20 Trend Mild-Hybrid Up mitch@usedcarguys.net. Find all of our to 50 MPG, EU, transmission 7-speed - du- cars on FindItGuide.com! al-clutch transmission DCT, $14,999 2022 Volkswagen Taigo R-Line (Up To 55 (DE10558). The Used Car Guys - Spangdah- MPG), EU, $21,993 (DE9821). The Used Car lem, 45 Hillstrasse, Spangdahlem, 54529 Guys - Spangdahlem, 45 Hillstrasse, Germany, +49 (0) 6565 957 315, mitch@ Spangdahlem, 54529 Germany, +49 (0) usedcarguys.net. Find all of our cars on 6565 957 315, mitch@usedcarguys.net. FindItGuide.com! Find all of our cars on FindItGuide.com! 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited 4x2, Rear, Automatic, $35,999 (204758). 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 Volkswagen T-CROSS 1.0 TSI, Style, EU, $20,493 (DEN9633). 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!
October 9, 2026
Kaiserslautern American
Page 25
Oregon National Guard relieves Pennsylvania Unit for Europe Mission
Photo by Spc. Kalee Hulse 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
U.S. Army Capt. Dakota Olson and Staff Sgt. Emily Simonson, command team for the Oregon Army National Guard 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, uncase their colors during a change of command ceremony in Baumholder, Oct. 2. The115th MPAD officially assumed the duties as the supplementary public affairs detachment for Special Operations Command Europe from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard 109th MPAD.
Kaiserslautern American
Page 26
October 9, 2026
PUZZLE PAGE
Sudokus by SamKal/Shutterstock.com
SUDOKU
SOLUTIONS
CROSSWORD 29 ........ Rhine siren 31 ........ Heaps 32 ........ Navigational aid 33 ........ Discoverer of the Mississippi 36 ........ Offbeat 37 ........ Enters
39 ........ Day break? 40 ........ Christie character 42 ........ Wimple wearer 43 ........ Lug 44 ........ Gigantic statues 46 ........ Ends of the earth 47 ........ Buddhist enlightenment 48 ........ Barbershop request 50 ........ Shankar, e.g. 52 ........ Make bubbly 56 ........ Modify text 57 ........ Tall building 59 ........ Succulent houseplant 60 ........ Faint trace 61 ........ China’s Xiao-ping 62 ........ Provide for a while 63 ........ Tennis court dividers 64 ........ Taro root Down 1 ........... Andean Indian 2 ........... Hecklers’ chorus
3 ........... They can put you up 4 ........... Makes fast 5 ........... Cabbie’s income 6 ........... Where Ottawa is: Abbr. 7 ........... Ear-related 8 ........... One-dimensional 9 ........... Danish dependency 10 ........ Extra 11 ........ Shades 12 ........ Don’t move 15 ........ Reported by phone 18 ........ Flightless birds 22 ........ Actress Barkin 24 ........ Close noisily 26 ........ Halt 27 ........ List heading 28 ........ Sign 30 ........ Big tournaments 32 ........ Driver 34 ........ Biblical weed 35 ........ Chooses
37 ........ Use crayons 38 ........ Legal action 41 ........ Went around 43 ........ Party member’s title 45 ........ Eurasian finch 46 ........ Landing place 47 ........ Advance furtively 49 ........ Track events 50 ........ Flippered animal 51 ........ Daly of “Cagney and Lacey” 53 ........ Copied 54 ........ Care for 55 ........ “Cogito ___ sum” 58 ........ Cpl.’s superior
Background photo by stevehullphotography/Shutterstock.com
17 ........ Accordion’s relative 19 ........ Ferber of fiction 20 ........ Take for granted 21 ........ Speed 23 ........ Actor Tamblyn 25 ........ Apportions 26 ........ Digs for pigs
SOLUTION
Across 1 ........... Sacred Egyptian bird 5 ........... April 1 victim 9 ........... Domino or Waller 13 ........ Poor dog’s portion 14 ........ Bit of buffoonery 16 ........ Mine access
Graphic by Applemagic/Shutterstock.com
ids orner
Kaiserslautern American
Graphic by Lexi Claus/Shutterstock.com
October 9, 2026 Page 27
Kaiserslautern American
Page 28
October 9, 2026
Air Force reservist leads joint team during NATO pentathlon in Romania by Elizabeth Easterling 919th Special Operations Wing An Air Force Reservist helped lead a joint three-member U.S. military team to a third-place finish in the novice division at the 2026 International Confederation of Reserve Officers Military Competition in Bucharest, Romania. Air Force Lt. Col. Lance Speed was part of an elite contingent of 18 American reserve service members representing the Air Force Reserve Command and Army Reserve Command, who competed against 37 teams of 119 competitors from 14 NATO member states. The military pentathlon tested participants across five demanding combat disciplines: combat marksmanship, a land obstacle course, a water obstacle course, utility hand grenade throwing accuracy and a military orientation march. To prepare for the high-intensity event, Speed completed a 15-day overseas mission that began with a week of intensive interoperability training alongside Greek partners at the Hellenic Army Academy in Athens, Greece. The team then traveled to Romania for two days of weapons familiarization on foreign defense platforms, including live-fire training with the AK-47 rifle and the TT-30 pistol. Speed, who is assigned to the 919th Special Operations Wing, said his background as an air advisor gave him a strong appreciation for building relationships with international partners. He was drawn to the event’s professional development and unique allied environment.
Air Force Lt. Col. Lance Speed, left, Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Montilla, center, and Army Capt. Brandon Walp, pose with their medals Aug. 7 near Bucharest, Romania. Reserve Airmen and Soldiers competed against 13 nations during the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers Military Competition, consisting of NATO and Partnership for Peace nations, held this year in Romania. Photos by Calvin Reimold
“I was interested in the opportunity to challenge myself, develop professionally and learn alongside competitors from other organizations and nations,” Speed said. “This competition is a great chance to strengthen those connections, exchange perspectives and learn from our partners.” Competing on a joint team alongside one fellow Air Force Reservist and one Army Reservist, Speed’s team showcased outstanding tactical capability by placing in the top four in five of the competition’s seven scored categories. The joint team ultimately secured the highest novice team shooting score, the highest novice precision hand grenade score and logged the
www.hitscherhof.com
AUTUMN IS PUMPKIN SEASON! ENDLESS SELECTION OF PUMPKINS
third-fastest water obstacle course transit time in their division. His standout achievements earned high praise back home from his leaders at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. “Lance is a great representative of the quality of people we have in our squadron,” said Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Hurley, Speed’s squadron commander. “His professionalism and discipline are evident in both his commitment to physical fitness and his day-to-day work. His results in Romania come as no surprise to those of us who work with him, and I am proud of how he represented the wing.” Speed said the team’s joint nature was one of the most rewarding aspects of the mission. “I really enjoyed working with our Air Force and Army Reserve counterparts and learning from
the broad range of civilian and military backgrounds represented on the team,” he said. “It was great to step outside the environ-
ment at [Eglin’s] Duke Field and share the experience with teammates from across the joint force. Just as relationships with our international partners contribute to success, connections and mutual understanding within the joint environment [are] invaluable.” Ultimately, representing the citizen air commandos of the 919th Special Operations Wing and the nation on an international stage was a responsibility Speed did not take lightly. “It is a meaningful responsibility and such a privilege,” he said. “I am mindful that many people from the 919th Special Operations Wing have represented the organization before me and helped establish its strong reputation. I see it as an opportunity to represent the professionalism, preparation and commitment of the people and organizations I work with. It is also an opportunity to represent Team USA in a positive way, building friendships with our international partners and connecting on a personal level outside of an operational environment.”
Members of the U.S. Confederation of Reserve Officers Military Competition delegation stand in formation during the opening ceremony Aug. 3, near Bucharest, Romania.
Celebrate Columbus Day with us!
• Enjoy our traditional Pumpkin pasta, delicious pumpkin soup or spicy Currywurst... • Every Saturday and Sunday until the end of October weekly changing pumpkin specialities • Kids attractions: Cornfield maze, straw castle and bouncy castle for kids… • Visit our Farm Store: Pumpkins and pumpkin specialities like pumpkin ale
SPECIAL EVENT: Oct. 12th, Columbus Day, 1-6 p.m. Hitscherhof 66506 Maßweiler between Rieschweiler and Thaleischweiler GPS: Lat. 49.247 693, Long. 7.527 141
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * 0 #
0 63 36 - 83 99 89
Farm Shop open: Mon closed, Tue-Fri 2-6 p.m. Sat & Sun 1-6 p.m.
Team USA poses in front of the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece, July 31. Reserve Airmen and soldiers trained with their Greek counterparts in preparation for the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers Military Competition, a three-day team competition consisting of NATO nations held in Romania.
October 9, 2026
Kaiserslautern American
Page 29
44th ESBE welcomes new commander Photos by Sgt. Marquis Clemons 2nd Theater Signal Brigade
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Michael A. Chezum, Commander, 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion-Enhanced, addresses attendees following a change of command ceremony, May 28, in Baumholder. Chezum took command of the 44th ESBE during the ceremony.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Michael A. Chezum, Commander, 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion-Enhanced, reviews the troops.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Stuart Warders relinquishes command of the 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion-Enhanced.
Kaiserslautern American
Page 30
October 9, 2026
HALLOWEEN from Page 1 Satzvey Castle in the Eifel region
don’t have to look far. The country hosts a wide range of events for couples, families and singles. Here are five places to start!
3. Burg Satzvey Halloween Located 2.5 hours north of Kaiserslautern, the Eifel castle of Burg Satzvey is an excellent place for a Halloween adventure. This is the way to do Halloween, a little in advance of Halloween (on Oct. 24 and Oct. 31, this year). Families are welcome in the early afternoon for some “less scary” fun. But when the sun goes down at 6 p.m., the good
Photos by Sina Ettmer Photography/Shutterstock.com Photo by Always Wanderlust/Shutterstock.com
2. MoviePark Horror Fest If you’re looking for an immersive experience for Halloween, then MoviePark Horror Fest is the place to be throughout October and into early November. Located north of Essen about 3.5 hours from Kaiserlslautern, the typically family friendly park will be transformed into Horrorwood studios. Expect to be besieged by monsters, zombies and other gruesome creatures as night falls over the park. The park has hosted Horror Fest for more than 20 years, and this year’s event features its famous horror labyrinth (tickets are required). Afterwards you can take a calm nap at the local horror hostel, unless flesh-eating monsters find you first, that is. The park offers its own special accommodation for the event.
Photo by Behind Horizons/Shutterstock.com
1. Frankenstein Halloween at Burg Königstein Germany’s legendary Frankenstein Halloween has found a suitably spooky new home. After more than four decades at Burg Frankenstein, the event moved to the imposing ruins of Burg Königstein in the Taunus while its original castle undergoes extensive renovations. From Oct. 16 through Nov. 1, the centuries-old castle transforms into a “Kingdom of Darkness,” with vampires, zombies, werewolves, witches, horror clowns and other creatures lurking throughout a series of scare zones. Live shows and plenty of interaction with costumed monsters add to the experience, and the sprawling medieval ruins provide an atmospheric backdrop after dark. Frankenstein Halloween takes place Oct. 16–18, 23–25 and Oct. 30–Nov. 1. Friday and Saturday events run from 6–11 p.m., while Sundays offer an earlier experience from 1–6 p.m. Tickets include parking and shuttle transportation to the castle, as well as travel within the RMV public transportation network.
Burg Frankenstein
(and more scary) times begin. Visitors are greeted by a spectral figure who haunts the lake outside the castle. It gets better inside. Mazes, monsters, jump scares, the works. Afterward, there’s an outstanding party that lasts almost until November. If you act soon enough, you might even be able to book a room in the castle. 4. Halloween at Europa Park Europa Park is one of Germany’s
best amusement parks. Located just a little more than 2 hours away from Kaiserslautern, it also boasts an amazing Halloween scene. The park has an excellent blend of both light and heavy Halloween scenes. Pumpkins and hay bales abound. So day strange masked creatures, and goblins, and vampires, and… well, you should go see for yourself. During the Halloween Season (Oct. into early Nov.), the park is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit
https://www.europapark.de/en/ theme-park/info/plan-your-visit/ eerily-beautiful-halloween-europa-park for ticket information. 5. Halloween at Burg Spangenberg For a Halloween celebration close to Kaiserslautern, head into the Pfälzerwald to Burg Spangenberg. On Oct. 31, the medieval castle gets into the spirit with spooky decorations, creepy
food and drinks, costumes, and plenty of Halloween atmosphere. The fun begins at noon, with free face painting for kids starting at 2 p.m. Castle tours at 4 and 6 p.m. offer visitors another way to explore the centuries-old fortress, which is plenty atmospheric even before the ghosts, zombies, witches and trolls arrive. Costumes are encouraged, making this an easy Halloween day trip for families from the KMC area!
Kaiserslautern American
October 9, 2026
Page 31
AT THE MOVIES
NOW SHOWING AT RAMSTEIN AIR BASE Photo by sirtravelalot / Shutterstock.com
Photo by repbone / Shutterstock.com
PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR
Poster & photos by Universal Pictures
FRIDAY OCTOBER 09
Other Mommy (R) 1700, 1945 The Social Reckoning (R) 1715 Angel and the Badman (PG-13) 2000 Verity (R) 1945 Forgotten Island (PG) 1700 A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (R) 1715 A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 4: The Dream Master R) 1945
Other Mommy (2026) For little Bela (Arabella Olivia Clark), her mother (Jessica Chastain) is the most important person in her life. But little by little, she begins to suspect that the person she trusts most poses a sinister threat. The more her fears intensify, the more her sense of security begins to crumble. As Bela tries to make sense of what’s happening around her, her home increasingly becomes a place where nothing is what it seems. Is that really still her mother, or has a sinister force long since taken her place without anyone noticing?
SATURDAY OCTOBER 10
Cast: Jessica Chastain, Jay Duplass, Arabella Olivia Clark, Dichen Lachman with Arian Moayed and Karen Allen Director: Rob Savage ANIMATION/FAMILY
DRAMA/THRILLER
Stitch Head (2025)
THE SOCIAL RECKONING (2026)
A mad professor’s forgotten creation, Stitch Head, protects his family of frightened monsters in their castle. But when a sly carnival owner named Mr. Freakfinder offers him fame and fortune, will Stitch Head accept and leave his family helpless against a mob of local townspeople?
Inspired by true events and the whistleblower behind today’s social media reckoning, this Aaron Sorkin original screenplay is a companion piece to The Social Network. In this David and Goliath story, young Facebook engineer Frances Haugen (Madison) enlists Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz (White) on a dangerous journey to expose the social network’s most guarded secrets.
Voice cast: Asa Butterfield, Joel Fry, Rob Brydon, Tia Bannon, Alison Steadman, Jamali Maddix, Ryan Sampson, Fern Brady, Seth Usdenov, Rasmus Hardiker, Sway Clarke, Gemma Saunders, Paul Tylak, Steve Hudson, Ruth Gibson Poster by Assemblage Entertainment Directors: Steve Hudson
Other Mommy (R) 1130, 1400, 2015 The Social Reckoning (R) 1345, 1630 Angel and the Badman (PG-13) 1100, 1415 Verity (R) 1715 Forgotten Island (PG) 1115, 1415, 1645 Resident Evil (R) 1945 Onslaught (R) 1145, 1915 A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (R) 1700 A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 4: The Dream Master (R) 1930
SUNDAY OCTOBER 11
Other Mommy (R) 1215, 1515, 1730 The Social Reckoning (R) 1200 Angel and the Badman (PG-13) 1245 Digger (R) 1445 Forgotten Island (PG) 1215, 1800 Heart of the Beast (PG-13) 1745 A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (R) 1530 A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 4: The Dream Master (R) 1800 The Addams Family (PG-13) 1445
MONDAY OCTOBER 12 Cast: Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, Wunmi Mosaku, Betty Gilpin, Billy Magnussen, with Bill Burr, and Jeremy Strong Poster by Columbia Pictures Director: Aaron Sorkin
Other Mommy (R) 1315, 1600 The Social Reckoning (R) 1300 Angel and the Badman (PG-13) 1330 Digger (R) 1545 Forgotten Island (PG) 1615 The Addams Family (PG-13) 1315, 1545
TUESDAY OCTOBER 13 ACTION/ADVENTURE/ROMANCE
ACTION/HORROR
Angel and the Badman (2026)
Resident Evil (2026)
A feared outlaw named Quirt Evans gets badly wounded and staggers onto a rancher’s land. He expects to die. Instead, the rancher’s daughter, Penny, shows him mercy and takes care of him. He begins to want a peaceful life, but his violent past and the marshal catch up to force a final choice. This film is a new reimagining of the 1947 John Wayne classic.
A hapless courier is tasked with delivering a package to a remote hospital. He soon finds himself caught in the middle of an outbreak and must fight through hordes of mutated creatures to survive.
Cast: Zachary Levi, Neal McDonough, Tommy Lee Jones, Meg Fraser, Jean Louisa Kelly, Barrett Ellis Luca, Melissa Chambers, Maurice Greene, Jesús Carús, Sean Bridgers Poster by ATBM NM, Monumental Studios, 2521 Entertainment Director: Julio Quintana
Cast: Austin Abrams, Paul Walter Hauser, Kali Reis, Zach Cherry, Johnno Wilson Directors: Zach Cregger
CLOSED
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 14 CLOSED
THURSDAY OCTOBER 15
Other Mommy (R) 1700 Angel and the Badman (PG-13) 1745 Verity (R) 1730 Stitch Head (PG) 1715 Editor’s note: The movies listing was the most current at the time of publication. Dates are subject to change. Please check with your local theater for the most up-to-date schedule.
Ramstein
For reservations & information call 06371-937037
Poster by Columbia Pictures, Constantin Film
For all movies and showtimes visit
w w w. b r o a d w a y k i n o . c o m / k m c