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Playing it safe

by Senior Airman Whitney Stork
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Participating in physical fitness is a big part of our military culture. Unfortunately, along with exercise and esprit de corps come unexpected injuries. Whether it’s flag football, basketball, snow skiing or squadron physical training, they can all bring on opportunities for injury.

October 31, 2013 ×

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Karate Tech class instructor Richard Vasquez quizzes students to evaluate their knowledge of martial arts Oct. 8 on Vogelweh. The Karate Tech class is offered to KMC members of all ages to learn self-defense. The instructor trains students not only to compete in martial arts competitions, but to strengthen the body and soul. Using techniques created more than 1,400 years ago, students learn to improve self-
discipline and to defend themselves if needed. Class instructors provide instructions on using a variety of techniques from several martial art disciplines. Classes are held at the Vogelweh and Ramstein community centers for students with all levels of karate experience.

Karate students hold no punches

Photos by Airman 1st Class Holly Mansfield

               

October 17, 2013 ×

Sports

Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael StuartApproximately 75 members of the 435th Contingency Response Group conduct a 5-kilometer weighted-ruck march Oct. 11 on Ramstein. The squadron rucks every Friday morning, year-round, but this was the first time family members accompanied the Airmen. Family members were able to experience what the 435th CRG endures to ensure readiness. Air Force fitness is essential to mission readiness, and this march helps Airmen get physically prepared for a deployed environment.

Family fun ruck

October 17, 2013 ×

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Photo by Linda SteilSpc. Jeffrey Paulson from the Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe A Company gets ready to pass a Frisbee to a teammate around the defender from B Company. Wheelchair Frisbee is an adaptive sport, allowing warriors with injuries to continue to be physically active and level the playing field for all.

Wheelchair Frisbee

October 17, 2013 ×

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Photo by Spc. Iesha HowardSoldiers with the 21st Theater Sustainment Command prepare for the snap during an intramural flag football game against the 95 Military Police Battalion Oct. 2 on Daenner Kaserne in Kaiserslautern. The 95th MP Bn. defeated the 21st TSC 21-0 in the playoff game to advance to the next bracket.

95th MP Bn. defeats 21st TSC in intramural flag football

October 10, 2013 ×

Sports

Courtesy photoKaiserslautern High School quarterback Tristan Daley carries the ball for the Raiders in a game against the Hanau Eagles. The Raiders are enjoying a resurgence in Department of Defense Dependents Schools football this year after several years of hardship.

Return of the Raiders

by Sgt. 1st Class John S. Wollaston
U.S. Army NATO Brigade Public Affairs

If you look at all the banners hanging in the Kaiserslautern High School gymnasium, you’ll find numerous championships for basketball, baseball, track, volleyball and even a couple of banners for varsity golf championships. Many of them are as recent as last year.

October 10, 2013 ×

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Take a Hike

Courtesy of Donald Seltzer

VOLKSMARCHING NOTES – As previously mentioned, a unique and interesting event requiring preregistration by Oct. 25 is the first-ever event at Merkers, located approximately 3 hours northeast of Kaiserslautern. This Saturday, Nov. 23, volksmarch will take place approximately 500-800 meters underground! Trails of 8-, 16-, and 22-km will be offered, […]

October 3, 2013 ×

Sports

Kingfish rock first meet

Courtesy of the Kaiserslautern Kingfish

The Kaiserslautern Kingfish hosted their season opening meet of the 2013-2014 season Sept. 21 at the Ramstein Aquatic Center.

October 3, 2013 ×

Sports

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa woman’s soccer team coach watches as the team plays during the Headquarters Allied Air Command Indoor Football Championship. The HQ AIRCOM overall championship tournament consists of eight sports. Football closed out the 2013 tournament.

NATO forces compete in football championship

Photos by Senior Airman Jose L. Leon

               

September 26, 2013 ×

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Airmen from the 86th Mission Support Group participate in a competitive game of dodge ball during the 2013 Mission Support Group Sports Day Sept. 18 on Ramstein. Airmen took time to focus on the physical and social core concepts.

Airmen develop team-building skills, work on physical fitness during 86th MSG Sports Day

Photos by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart

           

September 26, 2013 ×