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Airman 1st Class Alanna Britton, 86th Airlift Wing military justice paralegal, rides her 
motorcycle May 8 on Ramstein. Britton has been riding motorcycles since high school.

Motorcycle mentorship revs up KMC

Engines rev, clutches engage and gears change as the wind whirls around the motorcycle. With the riding season just around the curve, motorcyclists prepare to saddle up once again.

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From left, Pocahontas (Aneesa Coomer), Catherine the Great (Elena Shideler), Cleopatra (Sierrah Linza) and Amelia Earhart (Kiersten Bise) await visitors at the Living Wax Museum.

Welcome to the Living Wax Museum

Ramstein Middle School students, parents, staff and special guests interacted with individuals from the past and present at the Living Wax Museum.

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Service members vacationing in the states can use U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-managed 
recreation sites without charge.

Corps of engineers waives recreation site fees for military

WASHINGTON — Service members assigned to the KMC who are planning stateside moves or vacations this summer have free use of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-managed recreation sites. The corps recently announced it will continue to accept the America the Beautiful Federal Recreation Pass Program’s Interagency Annual Pass for Military […]

May 16, 2013 ×

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KMC Arena hosts “Super Smash Bros.” Tournament

KMC Arena hosts “Super Smash Bros.” Tournament

With KMC Arena’s largest tournament to date and a head count of over 50 participants, a rough estimate of 126 games of Super Smash Bros. Melee and Brawl were played.

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Freisen hosts mineral fair

Freisen hosts mineral fair

The Freisen Mineral Club celebrates the 30th anniversary of the annual mineral fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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Mother’s Day celebrated around the world

Over the years, Mother’s Day has become an international celebration, stretching from one corner of the world to the other. Every nation is different, but each one understands the important role mothers have in our lives.

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Gartenschau sponsors medieval fest

Gartenschau sponsors medieval fest

The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern will sponsor a medieval festival Saturday and Sunday. The event will feature a medieval market; a camp with knights, jugglers and minstrel singers; games; and food vendors.

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Germany observes Ascension Day, Father’s Day Thursday

On Thursday, Germans observe the religious holiday “Christi Himmelfahrt,” or Ascension Day. It is an official holiday throughout Germany, which means stores, public offices and banks are closed.

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Photos by Meghan Augsburger

The Pont du Gard was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985.

Avignon: historical hotspot of France

Visiting the provence and the French city of Avignon is like experiencing a time warp. Founded on hundreds of years of history, the entire region reflects its ancient heritage through its architecture and culture. One could say it’s a true “Roman holiday.”

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Witches to play tricks Tuesday on ‘Hexennacht’

Witches to play tricks Tuesday on ‘Hexennacht’

The night of April 30 is known as “Hexennacht,” or witches night. On Hexennacht, those living off base should keep a watchful eye on their houses and vehicles Tuesday night. Customarily, children and teenagers play tricks on their neighbors.

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