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It’s time for spring cleaning

by Megan Finley, Contributing writer

It’s March. The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and our homes are screaming for a good cleaning. Spring cleaning is an opportunity to freshen up our homes, weed out all the clutter, and get a fresh start for the new season. These tips will make cleaning your spaces a snap and much easier to maintain throughout the year.

March 24, 2016 ×

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5 destinations in Germany you don’t want to miss

by Megan Finley, Contributing writer

Spring is here. There is not a more perfect time to start enjoying the history, culture and natural beauty Germany has to offer. With its quaint historic towns, exciting cities, peaceful forests and breathtaking mountains, visitors may experience a hard time choosing where to visit. To help make the choice a little easier, I have outlined the top five destinations you do not want to overlook!

March 24, 2016 ×

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Not your average salad: 3 new salads to add variety to your diet

By Megan Finley Contributing writer

When most people think of salad, they think of lettuce, tomato, cucumber and maybe a thinly sliced onion. But salads do not need to be that boring! Salads are a great way to improve your nutrition and lifestyle. When prepared ahead of time, they can also be extremely convenient. Here are three new salad recipes to add a little variety to your diet.

March 24, 2016 ×

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Know your host country’s traditions

by Katie F. Boltuch Contributing writer

If you haven’t noticed already, Germany does holidays, and they do them big. Easter is the second most important celebration in Germany. Many familiar Easter customs originate from Germany, such as decorated eggs and the Easter bunny. It is easily one of the most popular holidays, signifying the ending of a long cold winter and the beginning of the spring season.

March 24, 2016 ×

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Experience Prague’s Easter markets

by Ashley Dobson Contributing writer

Though Germany offers plenty of its own Easter markets, it’s always fun to take a trip and experience another country’s traditions.

March 24, 2016 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – March 18, 2016

Events » Woodlawn Women’s Golf Association membership sign-up will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Golf Course on Ramstein. Players of all abilities are welcome. The 2016 season begins April 1. WWGA meets to play every Tuesday at either 9 a.m. or 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.ramsteinwwga.weebly.com […]

March 17, 2016 ×

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Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – March 18, 2016

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – March 18, 2016

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • “Eugen Onegin” an opera by Peter Tschaikowski, in Russian, 7:30 p.m. today and April 22, and 6 p.m. March 27. • “Nur noch kurz die […]

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Office of Public Order reminds of limited traffic areas

Office of Public Order reminds of limited traffic areas

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Ramstein-Miesenbach Office of Public Order would like to remind all motorists that streets that have the blue traffic signs, which show playing children, a car and a house, are designated areas with reduced and limited traffic.

March 17, 2016 ×

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Germans observe numerous Easter traditions

Germans observe numerous Easter traditions

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The meaning of Easter is universal, but it’s celebrated differently throughout the world.

March 17, 2016 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – March 11, 2016

Events » A St. Patrick’s Day parade and carnival hosted by Ramstein Youth Programs will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday. The parade will start on Ohio Boulevard at Ramstein Housing and ends at Ramstein Youth Center with a free carnival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The carnival will include […]

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