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College Notes

STAP applications Spouse Tuition Assistance Program applications for Term II are now being accepted online. Air Force Aid Society’s STAP program increases the occupational opportunities for Air Force spouses. It is available for all active-duty Air Force spouses accompanying their spouses overseas and pursuing a degree through one of the […]

August 27, 2010 ×

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Teens get a new perspective on comprehensive Soldier fitness

Teens get a new perspective on comprehensive Soldier fitness

by Lt. Col. Michele R. Sutak
7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs

Sgt. 1st Class John Mayle, the 7th Civil Support Command force
development non-commissioned officer and a master resilience trainer,
spent a day educating 10 teenagers on comprehensive Soldier fitness,
which helped supply them with the tools to grow and thrive in today

August 20, 2010 ×

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College Notes

STAP applications Spouse Tuition Assistance Program applications for Term II are now being accepted online. Air Force Aid Society’s STAP program increases the occupational opportunities for Air Force spouses. It is available for all active-duty Air Force spouses accompanying their spouses overseas and pursuing a degree through one of the […]

August 20, 2010 ×

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Teens learn life skills at first YLEADS

Teens learn life skills at first YLEADS

by Staff Sgt. Patricia Deal
USAREUR Public Affairs

“The best thing was I could have fun and talk about stuff with kids my age without having to worry about adults,” said Chris DeRose, 14. “Oh yeah, and I learned lots of neat things, too.” Chris was among 10 teens who attended the first European Youth Leadership, Education and […]

August 20, 2010 ×

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Micheline Huntley: 2011 Kaiserslautern District Teacher of the Year

by Dr. Peggy Hoffman-Schmidt
Kaiserslautern District Office

“If children are apparently unable to learn, we should assume that we have not as yet found the right way to teach them,” said Marie Clay. “This is my favorite quote,” said Micheline Huntley, Academic Support Team teacher at Wetzel Elementary School and the Kaiserslautern District Teacher of the Year […]

August 13, 2010 ×

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Back to school for less

by Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs

With school just around the corner, many states are beginning to
promote their

August 13, 2010 ×

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EDUCATION NOTES

New Family Orientation Vogelweh Elementary school will be hosting a New Family Orientation at 9 a.m. Aug. 24. If you are a new family please feel free to come meet the administration, (Sandy Meacham, Principal and Jane Page, Assistant Principal) and tour the school. On 1 p.m. Aug. 27 VES […]

August 6, 2010 ×

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University of Maryland University College Europe fall 2010 registration: New cybersecurity program, UMUC 411

HEIDELBERG, Germany

August 6, 2010 ×

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Start applying now for the USDA Free/Reduced School Lunch Program

The U. S. Department of Agriculture free/reduced-price lunch program
can save a family up to $384 per child attending Department of Defense
Dependents Schools every year.

The USDA School Lunch Program is offered at all KMC schools and is
designed to meet federal requirements for nutritiously balanced meals
and offer free or reduced-price meals to eligible children. Families
need to apply annually for the program.

August 6, 2010 ×

Schools

Keeping families first: Educating children in the 21st century

by Michelle L. Padgett
U.S. Air Forces in Europe School Liaison Officer

Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, U.S. Air Force chief of staff, recently
emphasized building resiliency of our Airmen and families through
community educational initiatives and exceptional family member support
as well as many other critical quality-of-life areas.

August 6, 2010 ×