Archive for April, 2020

Health

Stay mentally fit during COVID-19

Stay mentally fit during COVID-19

With coronavirus disease 2019 disrupting many normal routines, it can put a strain on efforts to maintain good mental health. The 86th Medical Group is available to help with any stressors, including those related to COVID-19. The group established a COVID-19 Stress Line April 6.

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Community

Members of the Contemporary Service Worship Team gather near the Northside Chapel at Ramstein Air Base, April 9.

86th AW chaplain corps: When crisis breeds innovation

Protocols put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 affected everyone. Work hours and duty locations were altered to comply with physical distancing; homes were turned into classrooms as schools closed; social gatherings were stopped and limited to chat groups or apps, to name a few of the many changes that occurred.

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News

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Furnary, a C-130J pilot assigned to the ITAF’s 2nd Flight Group, 46th Air Brigade in Pisa, Italy, has been a part of the Military Personnel Exchange Program since August 2019. Furnary’s primary duties as a C-130J exchange pilot include airlift and transportation missions. As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, Furnary has transported patients throughout Italy.

Military Personnel Exchange Program officers strengthen partner countries’ military response

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Airmen around the theater have played a variety of roles in supporting the Department of Defense coronavirus disease 2019 response. Several Airmen, however, have had the unique opportunity to directly assist the Italian air force, the French air force and the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force in their response efforts. 

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Features

Staff Sgt. Tiana Trent with Charlie Battery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command graduates from Army Avenger Master Gunners Course at Ft. Sill, Ok, April 16, 2020. Trent is the first African-American female to complete the Avenger Master Gunner course in the US Army. (Photo by Staff Sgt.Keith Murphy, US Army)

US Army’s newest Avenger Master Gunner makes history

On April 16, at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, the Air Defense Artillery Avenger Master Gunner Course graduated its latest class of nine students, one of which made history. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Tiana Trent, a native of Canton Ohio, is celebrated as the first African-American female to attend and complete the course since its origin.

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News

Speeding Violations in Germany

Speeding Violations in Germany

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Health

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Three ways to be during COVID-19

The spread of coronavirus disease 2019 is all over the news and social media. We are bombarded by information on how to stay physically healthy during this pandemic.

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Lifestyle

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Backyard Camping

Camping is the perfect COVID-19 activity. It allows you to practice social distancing while getting out of the house, enjoying your natural surroundings and taking a break from the cabin fever that is driving so many people slightly bonkers from being cooped up for hours on end.

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Lifestyle

Reading wine labels in Germany

Reading wine labels in Germany

Living in central Germany puts you right in the middle of some of the best vineyards in the world. It would be a shame not to learn something about German wine during your stay.

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Health, Lifestyle

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Get to know the Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean Diet (MD for short) is a nutritional recommendation based on foods inspired by traditional dietary patterns from the Mediterranean region of the world.

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Health

8 basic stress busters

8 basic stress busters

Finding time to relax can be difficult, but it’s never too late to stop and take control.

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