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‘Ammo Shack’ offers fun alternatives at Miesau

‘Ammo Shack’ offers fun alternatives at Miesau

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Randall W. Jackson
30th Medical Command Public Affairs

Until recently, Pfc. Patrick Stone, a personnel clerk at 212th Combat Support Hospital, had nowhere to go for a little fun.

June 27, 2013 ×

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Soldiers showcase capabilities at Rheinland-Pfalz Tag

Soldiers showcase capabilities at Rheinland-Pfalz Tag

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. Burnett
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 7th Civil Support Command and 5th Quartermaster Company took part in the annual Rheinland-Pfalz Tag June 21 through 23.

June 27, 2013 ×

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Rheinland-Pfalz Sate Fair

Photos by Airman 1st Class Dymekre Allen

The City of Pirmasens hosted the annual Rheinland-Pfalz State Fair June 21 through 23. The fair was sponsored by Rheinland-Pfalz charity organizations, as well as military members, some of whom participated in the festivities.

June 27, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoLichtenberg Castle near Thallichtenberg is the stage for a summer medieval market with vendors, craftsmen, musicians, jugglers and knights Saturday and Sunday.

Lichtenberg Castle hosts medieval market

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Lichtenberg Castle will let the Middle Ages revive itself with a medieval summer market Saturday and Sunday.
For the seventh time, vendors and actors in medieval costumes will present how life was in former times.

June 20, 2013 ×

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Photo by PIELmediaEach Rheinland-Pfalz State Fair features a parade with many people in creative costumes, walking groups, floats and bands. This year’s parade starts at 1 p.m. Sunday in Pirmasens.

Pirmasens hosts weekend state fair

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The annual Rheinland-Pfalz State Fair will take place today to Sunday in Pirmasens. Cities and union communities of the state of Rheinland-Pfalz, charity organizations as well as military forces will participate in the fair to demonstrate who they are and what they have to offer.

June 20, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoVisitors of the herbal market can participate in guided tours to learn about herbs Sunday at Lichtenberg Castle.

Old walls hold herbal secrets

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Visitors of Lichtenberg Castle near Kusel will learn everything about herbs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Under the motto “Herbal secrets at Lichtenberg Castle,” the castle will offer guided tours of the medieval herbal garden, herbal hikes, and lectures and presentations.

June 13, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoThe German theater group Blaumeier Atelier features actors with masks showing the 
meaning of age from 7:30 to 9 p.m. today and Saturday near St. Martin’s Church.

‘Get it all out’ from today to Sunday

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Kaiserslautern’s city center will be the stage for a street theater festival of its own kind today to Sunday. For the seventh year, Lebenshilfe Kaiserslautern (an association for the mentally disabled) will sponsor the event “Alles Muss Raus!” or, “Get it all out!” in cooperation with Lebenshilfe Arts and Culture, the City of Kaiserslautern and the Rheinland-Pfalz Culture Summer.

June 13, 2013 ×

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The Otterberg spring fest parades feature various walking groups. This year’s festival will take place from Saturday through Monday and include musicians, costumes, parades, and food and beverages.

Otterberg hosts spring festival Saturday to Monday

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Otterberg will sponsor its traditional spring fest Saturday through Monday. Every two years since the middle of the 18th century, the community celebrates this spring fest, in turn with the old town fest.

June 6, 2013 ×

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Violating German traffic laws can be costly

Courtesy of 86th Mission Support Group

Failing to comply with German traffic laws just got a lot more expensive. Since April 1, the cost of traffic fines has increased, as has the likelihood that you’ll have your authority to drive in Germany suspended.

June 6, 2013 ×

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Tying the knot overseas

Tying the knot overseas

by Senior Airman Caitlin Guinazu
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Marriage is one of the biggest commitments made in life. It’s a promise to build a life together, to account for another’s needs and start a family. Once the commitment is made, the paperwork shouldn’t be the thing that keeps someone from taking the big leap.

June 6, 2013 ×