Courtesy of the 86th Mission Support Group
Dextromethorphan, or DXM, an ingredient in more than 140 cough and cold medications, is a safe and highly effective cough suppressant; however, when ingested in excessive amounts, DXM produces physiological effects that include hallucinations, feelings of detachment from surroundings and self, loss of motor control, drowsiness, rapid heartbeat and vomiting.
February 27, 2014 ×
by Tech. Sgt. Jessica McNabb
86th Dental Squadron
Glorious day! A baby is on the way. So much to do and so little time to do it. There are checklists for everything, so you should be good to go, right? Make sure oral hygiene is on your little bundle of joy’s checklist. That’s right. As soon as they get those pearly whites, you need to be prepared to take care of them.
February 20, 2014 ×
by Staff Sgt. Halima H. Burton
86th Dental Squadron
Picture this: A mother takes her 4-year-old to the dentist for her child’s annual checkup. During the appointment the dentist diagnoses the child with a cavity that needs treatment and a few areas that could lead to future cavities, but do not require treatment at this time.
February 13, 2014 ×
by Capt. Tonya Barry
86th Dental Squadron
The 86th Dental Squadron’s mission is to keep active-duty members fit to fight and to ensure the dental health of their family members. This February, however, the spotlight is on the pediatric patient pool during the 65th annual National Children’s Dental Health Month.
February 6, 2014 ×
by Chuck Roberts
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center began a “staff reduction” Jan. 21. No one lost their job, but approximately 270 military and civilian staff members participated in an event to drop a few pounds and adopt healthier lifestyles during the Leaner LRMC Challenge.
January 30, 2014 ×
by Sara Pavich
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Europe is the perfect playground for the winter sports enthusiast, and many service members are packing up their families and headed to the mountains for a holiday in the snow. However, accidents on the steep slopes of the Alps are common and injuries can occur.
January 30, 2014 ×
Story and photo by Senior Airman Chris Willis
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Maybe it was the extra 10 pounds during a power-lift or not achieving the correct footing during a parachute landing; injuries can happen at any given moment.
January 23, 2014 ×
Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Turnipseed
18th Military Police Brigade Public Affairs, 21st Theater Sustainment Command
Soldiers, civilians and family members assembled at the Sembach Fitness Center Jan. 11 for the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Sports and Fitness “Get Fit, Stay Fit” Fitness Expo.
January 23, 2014 ×
Story and photo by Senior Airman Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Physical training leaders have the potential to be the bubbly and energetic Richard Simmons’ of the Air Force. Replace the short shorts, sparkling tank tops and leg warmers with PT gear and you have enthusiastic PTLs assisting Airmen on their road to a fantastic physique.
January 23, 2014 ×
by Senior Airman Julaine Moya
86th Dental Squadron dental assistant
A new year and a new you! When one hears the statement, “smoking is bad for your health,” one probably thinks of lung cancer and emphysema. However, did you know that smoking causes long-term gum disease, too?
January 16, 2014 ×