Archive for July, 2012

Features, Health

Healthy foods cost less than unhealthy foods

Healthy foods cost less than unhealthy foods

by Col. Heidi Warrington
U.S. Army Public Health Command

Obesity is linked to many serious health conditions, including diabetes
and cancer. Like other Americans, military warriors, past and present,
and their families feel the effects of obesity through negative health
impacts and out-of-pocket costs.

For example, the inability to meet service weight and physical fitness standards is a common reason for early discharge.

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KMC wowed at 2012 Tech Expo

KMC wowed at 2012 Tech Expo

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Kaiserslautern Armed Forces Communications and Electronics
Association Chapter 158 hosted the 2012 Technology Expo July 17 and 18
at the Ramstein Officers

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AFSEC clarifies use of electronic devices for pedestrians on roadways

AFSEC clarifies use of electronic devices for pedestrians on roadways

by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs

The Air Force Safety Center released a letter of interpretation this
year prohibiting the use of listening and entertainment devices,
including single ear pieces and external speakers, when on a roadway.

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Military Matters

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Features

Ramstein and the three Chennault connections

Ramstein and the three Chennault connections

by Dr. Silvano A. Wueschner
86th Airlift Wing historian

Claire Chennault is one of those larger than life characters who emerges
from the annals of Air Force history. He may not have served with the
86th but there is an enduring connection from the inveterate daredevil
pilot and founder of the Air Corps Aerial acrobatics team the Flying
Trapeze.

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US, Romania train together, improve CSAR

US, Romania train together, improve CSAR

Story and photos by Senior Airman Natasha Stannard
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Her aircraft was downed in a field near Campia Turzii. She was alone
with no food or water

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Features, Health

Strep throat: not your average sore throat

Strep throat: not your average sore throat

by Lt. Col. Patricia McKinney
U.S. Army Public Health Command

People often think that any painful sore throat is strep throat and that
antibiotics are needed to make it better. This belief is not true.

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AF releases mid-year selective re-enlistment bonus list, changes

AF releases mid-year selective re-enlistment bonus list, changes

Air Force officials today released the fiscal year 2012 mid-year
selective re-enlistment bonus list along with some changes to the
program.

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Features

From debt stress to carefree living

From debt stress to carefree living

Story and photo by Sarah Phillips
ACS Marketing

It was a warm morning when I sat down to interview a client who had
received multiple sessions of training and counseling through the Army
Community Service Financial Readiness Program. She wished to remain
anonymous so for the purpose of the interview I will refer to her as
Jane.

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Five things physicians, patients should question

Choosing Wisely is an initiative aimed at promoting conversations
between providers and patients by helping patients choose care that is
supported by evidence, not duplicative of other tests or procedures
already received, free from harm and truly necessary.

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