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Some best practices to help your child cope during the theething phase include letting them chew on a cold damp washcloth or cold teething rings, or gently rubbing their gums with a clean finger.

FDA: Stay away from teething gels, tablets

by Dr. (Capt.) Kaitlin Lee 86th Dental Squadron

It’s 2 a.m., and your teething infant has been crying, seemingly forever. You feel tired, frustrated and helpless; you wish you could give your baby something to quickly soothe the pain.

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Man’s best friend: Regulations for keeping your dog in Germany

by Dr. J.M. Kiel Public Health Activity — Rheinland-Pfalz, Dog Center Europe

Dogs are popular pets and loyal companions in Germany, just as they are in the United States. American dog owners stationed in the KMC may not be aware, though, that there are very specific regulations governing how you must take care of your dog while living in Germany.

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Maj. Gen. Duane A. Gamble, 21st Theater Sustainment Command commanding general (left), Col. Jeffrey Knight, 21st TSC chief of operations (center), and Brig. Gen. Steven W. Ainsworth, 7th Mission Support Command commanding general, listen during the 21st TSC commander’s update brief Jan. 7. Six Army Reserve Soldiers and two civilians from the 7th Mission Support Command are providing logistical and operational support to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s forward command post during reception, staging, onward movement and integration of the 4th Infantry Division’s 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team as part of U.S. Army Europe’s operation Atlantic Resolve Jan. 3 to 23.

7th MSC supports 21st TSC, 4th ID for operation Atlantic Resolve

Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta 7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs

GARLSTEDT, Germany — More than a half dozen Army Reserve Soldiers and civilians from the 7th Mission Support Command are providing logistical and operational support to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s forward command post during reception, staging, onward movement and integration of the 4th Infantry Division’s 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team as part of U.S. Army Europe’s operation Atlantic Resolve Jan. 3 to 23.

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A snow plow removes snow on the flightline Jan. 10 on Ramstein. Snow removal operations commenced throughout Ramstein as continuous snow persisted throughout the majority of the day. Other snow removal operations included de-icing aircraft and applying salt to roads and walkways.

86 AW plows through snow days

Photos by Airman 1st Classs Joshua Magbanua

A snow plow removes snow on the flightline Jan. 10 on Ramstein. Snow removal operations commenced throughout Ramstein as continuous snow persisted throughout the majority of the day. Other snow removal operations included de-icing aircraft and applying salt to roads and walkways.

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Maj. Gen. Gamble and Command Sgt. Maj. Delgado visit with Soldiers from Bravo Company, 1-68 Armor Battalion and the 624th Transportation Detachment, 39th Transportation Battalion (Movement Control). Gamble and Delgado reviewed the progress of the reception, staging and onward movement of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team by visiting with Soldiers from the 16th Sustainment Brigade tactical assembly areas and visiting with the first Soldiers to arrive in Poland from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Jan. 10.

Strong Europe pushes armor, Soldiers through deployment pipeline

Story and photos by 1st Lt. Mark H. Schneider 16th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs

ZAGAN, Poland — Maj. Gen. Gamble and Command Sgt. Maj. Delgado, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, reviewed the progress of the reception, staging and onward movement of an armored brigade by visiting with Soldiers from the 16th Sustainment Brigade operating tactical assembly areas and visiting with the first Soldiers to arrive in Poland from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Jan. 10.

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Senior Airman Collin Sams, 786th Force Support Squadron installation personnel readiness technician, walks outside his dormitory Jan. 10 on Ramstein. Sams was part of a bay orderly team in charge of maintaining cleanliness around dormitories across Ramstein, clearing walkways and parking lots of snow throughout the day as precipitation fell.

Buried under beauty: Ramstein receives record snowfall

Photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer
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Community Corner – Jan. 20, 2017

Airman & Family Readiness Center For more information or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. MONDAY » Ramstein Spouses Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Key Spouse Initial Training: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC » Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 10 […]

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Military vehicles from 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, roll off the ship ARC Resolve Jan. 6 in Bremerhaven, Germany, marking the beginning of back-to-back rotations of armored brigades in Europe as part of Atlantic Resolve. The vehicles and equipment, totaling more than 2,700 pieces, will be shipped to Poland for certification before deploying across Europe for use in training with partner nations.

Tanks arrive in Germany to begin armor rotations

Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob A. McDonald 21st Theater Sustainment Command

BREMERHAVEN, Germany — The first pieces of equipment from 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, rolled off the boat Jan. 6 in Bremerhaven, beginning back-to-back rotations of U.S. troops and armor in Europe.

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Senior Airman Kenneth Sargent, 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron cable and antenna theater maintenance technician, receives a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense check during a CBRN course Jan. 4 on Ramstein. During the course, Airmen conducted CBRN defense checks to ensure the absence of contamination.

Airmen participate in CBRN defense course

Photos by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters

Senior Airman Kenneth Sargent, 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron cable and antenna theater maintenance technician, receives a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense check during a CBRN course Jan. 4 on Ramstein. During the course, Airmen conducted CBRN defense checks to ensure the absence of contamination.

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Pet owners must abide by German law

by Staff Sgt. Jonathan M. Roland 786th Civil Engineer Squadron

Whether welcoming a furry friend from overseas or adopting one in Germany, your pets are a valued part of the KMC. Just like other dependent family members, pets must be registered with the U.S. military. Luckily, this is an easy process that can be accomplished at the Kaiserslautern Veterinary Treatment Facility, located at Bldg. 2928 on Pulaski Barracks.

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