News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
When the first snow falls, ski resorts begin to open, and in Germany, this is a sport many look forward to. In fact, skiing made its mark in Germany in 1891, “The birth year of German skiing,” directly on the slopes of Feldberg Ski resort by a Frenchman named Dr. Pilet with his wooden skis. The trend caught on and next year, Feldberg will celebrate 125 years of skiing.
It is fascinating what one innovator’s vision can become.
Count Friedrich von Zeppelin is considered one of the leading developers in airship travel. His inspiration to build a better method of airborne transportation originated while deployed as an observer with the Union Army during the American Civil War.
The nightmares begin with the turning of the fall leaves, and the dread rises around Halloween. The fear goes hand in hand with Halloween candy — just another autumn season tradition. That is when I start to anticipate the coming of ice, snow and the horrific black, frozen rain that thwarts my naturally optimistic and analytical nature.
Some people might think a puppy is a wonderful Christmas present — for themselves or their children.
With the everyday workload of military life, de-stressing is an important part of a service member’s career. The 86th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation, located inside the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center on Ramstein, makes it easy for military members to enjoy their off-duty time in a fun, adventurous way.
The deployment comes and goes. New experiences were had. Feelings, both expected and unexpected, came up throughout the entire process. There may be uncertainty about how to behave once back in the “familiar.”
To promote Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, the Family Advocacy Program on Ramstein arranged a social experiment.
One of the differences between commercial aircraft and an Air Force aircraft is munitions. Without defensive munitions, flying units would be vulnerable to enemies when providing critical support to ground units.
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