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Health, Lifestyle

Community Corner — Jan. 26, 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 No classes TUESDAY No classes WEDNESDAY Newcomers Base INTRO: 7:30 a.m. to noon, Ramstein Enlisted Club Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. […]

January 25, 2018 ×

Health

Red Cross pledges to care for contractors

Red Cross pledges to care for contractors

by Airman 1st Class Milton Hamilton Jr.
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The American Red Cross is scheduled to hold an open house event for contractors and their spouses at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the fourth floor of Bldg. 2118 on Ramstein. “Contractors are a large component of our military community,” said Chris Spalding, Red Cross, division volunteer partner. “They are a […]

January 18, 2018 ×

Health, Lifestyle

Community Corner — Jan. 19, 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 Ramstein Spouses Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. TUESDAY Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 […]

January 18, 2018 ×

Features, Health

Medically ready to be mission ready

Medically ready to be mission ready

by Shireen Bedi
Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — From periodic health assessments to regular dental exams, every Airman should know the importance of maintaining their Individual Medical Readiness at all times. What many may not realize is that medical readiness is a multi-layered, collaborative approach among many Air Force Medical Service teams to ensure […]

January 11, 2018 ×

Features, Health

The Biggest Loser is the real winner

by Airman 1st Class Milton Hamilton Jr.
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Ramstein and Vogelweh fitness centers annual Biggest Loser program is scheduled to begin Jan. 20 at the Southside fitness center on Ramstein Air Base. “The overall goal of our Biggest Loser program is to get people to become active and provide different avenues to explore fitness,” said Summer Whisennand, […]

January 11, 2018 ×

Health, Lifestyle, Schools

Community Corner — Jan. 12, 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 Holiday — Closed TUESDAY Key Spouse Initial Training: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Key Spouse Monthly Luncheon and Training: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., […]

January 11, 2018 ×

Health

Vaccine best protection against influenza

by Ashley Patoka
Regional Health Command Europe

The flu season is in full swing and Public Health Command Europe officials continue to recommend the flu vaccine for service members and their families as the best protection against the seasonal flu.

January 4, 2018 ×

Health, Lifestyle, Schools

Community Corner — Jan. 5, 2018

Airman & Family Readiness Center  MONDAY Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC Ramstein Spouses Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC Sponsorship- Sponsoring in the KMC: 9 to 10a.m., A&FRC Sponsorship-Spouse Sponsorship: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., A&FRC […]

January 4, 2018 ×

Health

Bedrock of readiness: Air Force Medical Home improves access to care and supports Airmen readiness

Bedrock of readiness: Air Force Medical Home improves access to care and supports Airmen readiness

by Shireen Bedi
Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Air Force Medical Home is a patient-centered, team-based approach to delivering primary care to patients at Air Force health facilities. As with all aspects of the Air Force Medical Service mission, maintaining Airmen’s medical readiness and optimizing performance is the highest priority. To achieve this mission, the Air Force Medical Service is working to increase its health care capabilities, and provide greater levels of mission support to line commanders.

December 14, 2017 ×

Health, Lifestyle

Community Corner — Dec. 8, 2017

Airman & Family Readiness Center MONDAY Ramstein Spouses Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC Managing Your Money: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC WEDNESDAY Newcomers Base INTRO: 7:30 a.m. to noon, […]

December 7, 2017 ×