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Holiday traveling: Stay vigilant

Courtesy of the 86th Airlift Wing Antiterrorism Office

As we know, people are the Air Force’s most vital resource. As recent events have shown, terrorists will continue to modify their tactics in an attempt to be unpredictable.

December 19, 2013 ×

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Christmas cards originated in England

Christmas cards originated in England

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Even living in a modern world with electronic greeting cards, a large number of people all over the world still stick to the tradition of sending real holiday greeting cards to family members, relatives, friends and customers.
The Happy Holidays greetings are combined with best wishes for the new year.

December 12, 2013 ×

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KLSA’s 30 Days of Giving

Courtesy of the Kaiserslautern Landstuhl Spouses Association

With holiday season in full force, the Kaiserslautern Landstuhl Spouses Association launched a campaign focusing on random acts of kindness.

December 12, 2013 ×

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Ho, ho, hold up! That’s too expensive

by Miki Cannfield
Airman & Family Readiness Center volunteer

Thanksgiving is over, but the holiday season is still here. Now it’s time for you to make your list and check it twice, just like jolly ol’ Saint Nick.

December 12, 2013 ×

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Residents must keep sidewalks free of snow, ice

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Residents living off-base in German communities must know the rules regarding snow and ice on sidewalks. Residents should check their rental contracts to find out about their obligations. The rental contract clearly states who must keep sidewalks free of ice and snow.

December 12, 2013 ×

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Polizei patrol Christmas markets, conduct DUI checks

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

During the holiday season, German Polizei patrol more and conduct more traffic controls in combination with DUI checks in the Westpfalz.

December 12, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photosThe Christmas market in St. Wendel also features a medieval market through Dec. 15.

Sankt Wendel hosts Christmas/medieval market

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The City of Sankt Wendel will hold its Christmas market combined with a medieval market Saturday to Dec. 15. More than 130 little decorated houses and booths will offer arts and crafts, gift ideas and regional culinary specialties from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

December 5, 2013 ×

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Santa Claus traditionally makes his appearance at Christmas markets and passes out candy to little children.

Santa Claus visits children today

Story and photo by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Today, Germans observe “Nikolaustag,” or Santa Claus Day. Traditionally, on the night of Dec. 5, children place their boots outside their rooms to have them filled by Santa Claus with candy, cookies, nuts, oranges and little gifts during the night.

December 5, 2013 ×

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Col. Leslie Smith (left), 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, carves a turkey at the Rhineland Inn dining facility Nov. 28 on Ramstein. Base leadership volunteered to serve a Thanksgiving meal to Airmen and their families as a way to boost morale and provide a low-cost option. Turkey, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, two types of gravy, green beans and corn were some of the Thanksgiving items served as part of this Thanksgiving holiday tradition.

Taste of home for the holiday

                   

December 5, 2013 ×

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Christmas Stollen! It’s just not Christmas without it!

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

If you haven’t tasted it yet, go ahead! Stollen — or German Christmas bread — is a holiday season must have. With almonds, fruits and marzipan, this cake is a typical Advent delight in Germany.

November 28, 2013 ×