Archive for January, 2015

Health

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What to do when you have (or think you have) the flu

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

You wake up feeling really rotten. You know the flu season is in full swing, but you’re not really sure whether it’s the flu or just a nasty cold that got you down. Army medical officials offer the following guidance on what to do if you think you or your children have seasonal flu or flu-like symptoms.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Sara KellerStaff Sgt. Cassandra Hancock, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares cargo on the ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules Oct. 7, 2014, on Ramstein prior to a mission in response to the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa. This was the first C-130J Super Hercules flight launched in support of Operation United Assistance.

Year in Review: October, November and December

         

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Photo by Senior Airman Damon KasbergParatroopers jump out of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron Sept. 20, 2014, over Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Paratroopers from eight nations came to the Netherlands to re-enact the jumps made during Operation Market Garden 70 years ago. The commemoration was held to honor those who died to liberate the Netherlands.

Year in Review: September

         

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Schools

Photo by Cathy LongoKindergarten students from Kaiserslautern Elementary School sing Christmas songs during the KES Holiday Program. Their performance was a big hit, and it helped prepare the crowd for the holiday season.

Schools Around the KMC

     

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael StuartAirman 1st Class Brandon Slagle, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, welds metal plates together Aug. 6, 2014, on Ramstein. Welding is the joining of two or more metals to repair or build structures by melting two materials together and forming a solid joint. The 786th CES builds and maintains structures and utilities on and off Ramstein.

Year in Review: August

       

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael StuartSenior Airman Jonathan Roland, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management journeyman, handles a wasp’s nest July 29, 2014, on Ramstein. Pest management conducts base-wide inspections and preventative maintenance and gets rid of unwanted pests on the installation.

Year in Review: July

       

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Lifestyle

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Where to dispose of small electrical appliances

Courtesy of Kaiserslautern Administration waste management office

The waste management office of the Kaiserslautern County Administration established a listing of all collection points for small electrical appliances in the KMC.

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Health

LRMC Women’s Care Service reopens Monday

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

The Women’s Care Service at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center will reopen Monday. This specialized service, which is open to all beneficiaries, including retirees, retiree family members and Department of Defense civilians, provides open access to women’s health services in the KMC without a referral from a primary care manager.

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Photo by Airman Larissa GreatwoodTech. Sgt. Eric Barlow, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron fire station captain, and Airman 1st Class Kevin Williams, 86th CES firefighter, train to fight fires on a simulated burning aircraft. The 86th CES fire department Airmen train to hone their skills for real-world situations. Every October, the department hosts Fire Prevention Month, when they perform presentations at KMC schools to teach children the importance of fire safety.

A Day in the Life

                 

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael StuartAirmen high-crawl through the woods during Prime BEEF (Base Engineer Emergency Forces) Day June 13, 2014, on Ramstein. From Self-Aid and Buddy Care to weapons handling, the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron conducts Prime BEEF training to sharpen their contingency skills.

Year in Review: June

         

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