Health

Features, Health

Service dogs: Not your average household pet

Service dogs: Not your average household pet

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

For most people, having a dog around the house consists mainly of taking care of the pet. Since WWI, dogs have been trained to do much more than provide passive security for the family. From calming a person with post-traumatic stress disorder to being able to dial 911 on the phone, service dogs have separated themselves from the rest of the pack.

November 9, 2017 ×

Health

Senior Master Sgt. Denise McCants, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron superintendent of operations compliance flight discusses her diagnosis with Maj. Asia Roberson, 86th Medical Management Squadron registered nurse, Nov. 7 on Ramstein Air Base. The American Diabetes Association has made the month of Nov. of each year American Diabetes Month in an effort to raise awareness about the disease.

American Diabetes Month: Awareness promotes prevention

According to the American Diabetes Association, 1.25 million American children and adults have type one diabetes.

November 9, 2017 ×

Features, Health

BMETS calibrate LRMC

BMETS calibrate LRMC

BMETS calibrate LRMC

November 9, 2017 ×

Health, Lifestyle

Community Corner — Nov. 10, 2017

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 Managing Your Money: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC WEDNESDAY Newcomers Base Intro: 7:30 a.m. to noon, […]

November 9, 2017 ×

Features, Health

7th MSC conducts drunk-driving-awareness safety training

7th MSC conducts drunk-driving-awareness safety training

by 1st Lt. Stephanie Barnes
7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs

The 7th Mission Support Command’s safety program manager and alcohol and drug coordinator organized drunk-driving-awareness safety training Oct. 22 on Daenner Kaserne.

November 2, 2017 ×

Health, Lifestyle

Community Corner — Nov. 3, 2017

Airman & Family Readiness Center MONDAY Boots to Business: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., A&FRC Storknesting Sponsorship Training: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC Want to Know About VA Benefits Briefing: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC LinkedIn: 2 to 3 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY Boots to Business: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., […]

November 2, 2017 ×

Features, Health, Schools

Pillowcase project helps KMC youth put fears to bed

Pillowcase project helps KMC youth put fears to bed

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

Volunteers prepare to train Kaiserslautern Military Community children for the Red Cross’s Pillowcase Project beginning in January on Ramstein Air Base. The Red Cross’ Pillowcase Project is a free disaster preparedness program for third- through fifth-graders. “The Pillowcase Project has been around for four years, but this is the first […]

October 26, 2017 ×

Health

Fire prevention

Fire prevention

October 26, 2017 ×

Health

Medicine fall cleanup saves lives

Medicine fall cleanup saves lives

by Maj. Julie Meek
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and 86th Medical Squadron

Imagine walking into your bathroom and finding a prescription bottle open on the floor with pills spilled out. Then looking up to see your toddler with white powder from the tablets on her hands and in her mouth. This was a reality for me a just few years ago. I had no idea how many tablets she had taken and I was horrified. 

October 26, 2017 ×

Health, Lifestyle

Community Corner — Oct. 27, 2017

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 No classes scheduled WEDNESDAY Newcomers Base INTRO: 7:30 a.m. to noon, Ramstein Enlisted Club Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC Career Technical […]

October 26, 2017 ×