Archive for July, 2018

Health

A peek behind the curtain: PTSD barriers and stigmas

A peek behind the curtain: PTSD barriers and stigmas

by Shireen Bedi
Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

FALLS CHURCH, VA — Effective treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder is possible, but many Airmen falsely think seeking medical help for PTSD will hurt their career and will not help them get better. These stigmas and misconceptions create perceived barriers, preventing Airmen from seeking care. Delaying treatment can cause the […]

July 12, 2018 ×

Features

Chapel team fights for resiliency, morale

Chapel team fights for resiliency, morale

Story and photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

When people think of military chaplains, they think of the commissioned officers who handle the military’s religious services. While that’s true, religious affairs are not a chaplain’s sole mission. Apart from meeting the religious needs of the community, Air Force chaplains also provide private counseling services, sponsor resiliency events for […]

July 12, 2018 ×

Features

Masters of aerial delivery

Masters of aerial delivery

by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Public Affairs
July 12, 2018 ×

Features

Tech expo showcases emerging military technologies

Tech expo showcases emerging military technologies

by Erinn Burgess
Installation Management Command Public Affairs

The U.S. Army’s modernization strategy has one focus: make Soldiers and units more lethal to win the nation’s wars and come home safely. In a world of cutting-edge science and evolving technology, the Army must leverage the newest concepts and equipment to stay fit for the fight. That’s why U.S. […]

July 12, 2018 ×

Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar — July 13, 2018

Events The Rheinland-Pfalz International Choir is now conducting a community-wide search for a replacement for the current director who will be PCS’ing this summer. This multi-cultural Choir is looking for an energetic and engaging American or international musical director to lead in English with high technical competence and musical professionalism. […]

July 12, 2018 ×

Lifestyle

Was ist los? Cultural highlights — July 13, 2018

Was ist los? Cultural highlights — July 13, 2018

More events on: www.MilitaryInGermany.com

EVENTS Deidesheim, Summer Fest: July 13 to 16. militaryingermany.com/event/summer Freinsheim, City Wall Fest: wine and food. July 13 to 16. militaryingermany.com/event/wall Battenberg, Wine Fest: July 13 to 16. militaryingermany.com/event/wine-6 Friedelsheim, Summer Fest and Irish Night: live music and beer. July 14. militaryingermany.com/event/irish Flonheim, Wine meets Grill: July 15. www.militaryingermany.com/event/grill-2 Bad […]

July 12, 2018 ×

Sports

Tagged Out at End: Kaiserslautern edged by Lakenheath in final inning

Tagged Out at End: Kaiserslautern edged by Lakenheath in final inning

by Thomas Warner
contributing writer

Kaiserslautern baseball was in a familiar place at the end of the baseball season — playing for a championship. The Raiders have played in two of the past three finals but met a familiar fate again when Lakenheath edged them in extra innings. Kaiserslautern was tied with the Lancers at […]

July 12, 2018 ×

Sports

Sports Shorts — July 13, 2018

Dog Jog The next Family and MWR Sports & Fitness fun run is all about the dogs of our military community, and the humans who love them. On August 25, bring your furry family member to the Rhine Ordnance Barracks Special Event Center.  Registration is open from 8 to 9 […]

July 12, 2018 ×

Lifestyle

Car free Lauter valley 2018

Car free Lauter valley 2018

by Kreisverwaltung Kusel

Starting at 10 a.m. on Aug. 5, the Lauter valley will be a car- free pleasure zone for the whole family between Gartenschau in Kaiserslautern and Veldenz castle in Lauterecken. B270 will be closed from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to motorized traffic and only be open for bikers, skaters […]

July 12, 2018 ×

Lifestyle

Community Corner — July 13, 2018

Airman & Family Readiness Center For details, call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise. MONDAY German Culture Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. TUESDAY Key Spouse Luncheon & Training: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Officers Club WEDNESDAY Base Intro: […]

July 12, 2018 ×
Rates provided courtesy Community Bank