Archive for October, 2015

News

Cyberbullying: What can parents do?

by Senior Airman Sarah Hall-Kirchner 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. — According to the Pew Research Center, in 2000 about half of adults in the U.S. were online and only 3 percent of American households were using broadband for Internet access at home.

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News

Crime Prevention Month in KMC

by Staff Sgt. Joel Reyes 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron

October is Crime Prevention Month. During this month, the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron, 86th Security Forces Squadron and U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Department of Emergency Services will be promoting crime prevention efforts with weekly tips. These tips can help reduce the risk of becoming a victim of the highest […]

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Health

Help fight the epidemic of childhood obesity

by Capt. Samantha Campbell 86th Medical Operations Squadron

We are a society of innovation, technology and progress. With endless resources literally at our fingertips, childhood obesity is still an epidemic problem we face.

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Features

Tech. Sgt. Mubarak Rashid, 319th Recruiting Squadron enlisted accessions recruiter, recruits at Ramstein and has his sights aimed at achieving the highest honor a recruiter can receive in the Air Force: the Gold Recruiter Badge.

New recruiter sets goals high, accepts overseas challenges

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A recruiter’s responsibility begins when someone walks into his office. He stands up and greets with a warm smile and a welcoming handshake.

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News

Team Ramstein leaders’ spouses pose for a group photo outside of the Officers’ Club Oct. 7 on Ramstein. The spouses toured facilities on Ramstein and Vogelweh and learned about their individual missions to build support, morale and assistance.

Spouses of leaders tour Ramstein, Vogelweh

Photos by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood

Team Ramstein leaders’ spouses pose for a group photo outside of the Officers’ Club Oct. 7 on Ramstein. The spouses toured facilities on Ramstein and Vogelweh and learned about their individual missions to build support, morale and assistance.

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News

KMC Events and Notices – Oct. 16, 2015

Closures • In an effort to better serve the beneficiaries of the 86th Medical Group, the following is a forecast of clinic closures due to U.S. holidays and mandatory training days: Nov. 11 (Veterans Day); Nov. 12 (MDG training day, closed from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.); Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving); Nov. […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – Oct. 16, 2015

Oct. 6 9:15 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Glan-Muenchweiler. 1:15 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Munich. 2:32 p.m.: Theft of private property was reported in Utera, Spain. Oct. 7 2:02 p.m.: A larceny was reported on Ramstein. Oct. 8 7:35 a.m.: A […]

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News

Cesar Alvarez, 86th Airlift Wing master resilience trainer, discusses how individual values play a role in accomplishing personal goals during resilience training for military spouses Oct. 6 on Ramstein. The event’s goal was to teach spouses Comprehensive Airman Fitness, the Air Force program that links resilience to maintaining mental, physical, social and spiritual fitness.

MRTs strengthen resilience at work, home

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Master resilience trainers hosted resilience training for military spouses Oct. 6 on Ramstein.

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Commentary, News

Feedback is essential to AF integrity

by Lt. Col. John Hansen 86th Comptroller Squadron commander

I was going through some old files, and I found a few notes that were written to me on several different occasions by the comptroller of a major command.

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News

Sean Tatum, 86th Force Support Squadron caregiver, stands with the Dalmo family for photos during a Red Cross Lifesaving Award ceremony Oct. 8 on Ramstein. Tatum utilized his Red Cross health and safety skills to dislodge food from Jackson Dalmo’s throat July 1.

86th FSS caregiver receives Red Cross Lifesaver Award

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In the KMC, caregivers are required to be Red Cross certified to ensure maximum child safety.

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