Fla. cadets assist Palm Beach organization with Oktoberfest

 

 

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Cadet Senior Airman John Haney and Capt. Lisa Johnson discover that a German-style frankfurter is far more than an ordinary hot dog.

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Cadets gather around the beverage station.

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Cadet Senior Master Sgt. Alejandro Lopez guides traffic.

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Lt. Col. Robert Masiker, Lantana Cadet Squadron commander, and Ralf G. Bahr of the American German Club of the Palm Beaches.

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A couple of cadets wait to sample some of the Oktoberfest wares.

(Photos by 1st Lt. Athina Holmes)


1st Lt. Athina Holmes
Public Affairs Officer
Lantana Cadet Squadron
Florida Wing
 
FLORIDA -- Willkommen to Oktoberfest!

Lantana Cadet Squadron members heard that greeting more than once during the annual celebration of German culture, traditions and customs at the American German Club of the Palm Beaches.

The club, which has staged the festive tradition since 1967, added a new wrinkle recently by granting Lantana cadets permission to handle all event parking – this year, more than 800 vehicles.

The club also made a generous donation to the squadron for the service.
 
Ralf G. Bahr, the club’s communications director and member of the board of directors, talked with Lt. Col. Robert Masiker, Lantana squadron commander, about the importance of the squadron’s performance in keeping the heavy parking situation under control. Cadets worked alongside the Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputies to maintain a steady flow of traffic.

Each year cadets work diligently in making sure Oktoberfest parking proceeds without incident.
 
Although the cadets pride themselves on the outstanding service they provide, they also know how to join in on the festivities. During breaks, they had the opportunity to explore such German foods like bratwursts and frankfurters, kartoffelsalat (German potato salad), spätzle (a noodle dish), specialty pastries and much more.

The event also featured cultural attire, kiddie amusement rides and games, a host of craft vendors, live music, cultural performances and the traditional chicken dance.