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Give Back Today!

by Susan Melnyk
contributing writer

Finding the time to reach out and support those around us during the
holidays is the most universal holiday tradition. It is also a large
part of what keeps our military community strong, no matter what we
endure. Here are a few fun and simple ways for you and your family to
get involved and give back to KMC this holiday season:

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Advent, Advent, ein Lichtlein brennt

Advent, Advent, ein Lichtlein brennt

Story and photo by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

“Advent, Advent, ein Lichtlein brennt” — one little light is shining during Advent time. This is the first phrase of the most known German poem that refers to the time up until Christmas. The word “Advent” derives from the Latin word “Adventus,“ which means “coming” and refers to the time […]

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Thanksgiving fun at SES

Thanksgiving fun at SES

November 25, 2011 ×

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Vogelweh elementary opens up ‘Wall of Honor’

Vogelweh elementary opens up ‘Wall of Honor’

Story and photo by Mark Heeter
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

The walls of the Vogelweh Elementary School gymnasium transformed into a
monument of students

November 11, 2011 ×

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Ramstein students teach energy awareness

Ramstein students teach energy awareness

November 11, 2011 ×

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Why Veterans Day is important

Why Veterans Day is important

by Hayley Thompson
Ramstein High School

Every year, Veterans Day is celebrated on Nov. 11 in remembrance of all
the veterans who have dedicated their lives in the service of the U.S.
Armed Forces.

November 11, 2011 ×

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GAIWC, KHS students visit European Parliament

GAIWC, KHS students visit European Parliament

On Oct. 25, Gudrun Westing, the German American International Women

November 11, 2011 ×

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RHS student nominated for 2012 US Senate Youth Program

RHS student nominated for 2012 US Senate Youth Program

by Jayne Norris
Ramstein High School

Each year the U.S. Senate sponsors a week-long government and leadership
conference and an opportunity for a student to be awarded a one-time
$5,000 scholarship. Only high school junior and senior student
government officers are eligible.

November 4, 2011 ×

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The history of Halloween

The history of Halloween

by Haley Thompson
Ramstein High School

We all know Halloween as a time of trick-or-treating and cheap scares,
but the history of Halloween tells a much different story.

October 28, 2011 ×

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Teens help elementary children cope with deployment

Teens help elementary children cope with deployment

by Laura Rutkowski
Ramstein High School

With school back in full swing, school activities are sprouting up
again. One activity at Ramstein High School is devoted to helping
elementary school students deal with a deployed parent.

October 28, 2011 ×