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AF changes tattoo, recruiting policy

AF changes tattoo, recruiting policy

Story and graphic courtesy of Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — The Air Force announced new policies on dress and appearance with regard to tattoos as well as changes to service medical accession policy Jan. 9.

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A cake is displayed at the 2016 Angel Tree ceremony Nov. 8 on Ramstein. This year 233 Air Force, Army and Navy Families received Angel Tree donations, affecting more than 400 children’s lives.

Angel Tree gives record $24K to KMC families

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The KMC donated in force this past holiday season, raising approximately $24,000 for the annual Angel Tree program Nov. 8 to Dec. 21.

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Airmen receive a simulated critical care patient from a transport vehicle during an exercise Jan. 11 on Ramstein. Patients who are in critical status are accompanied by critical care air transportation teams who ride and fly with them until they reach their destination.

Medical units maintain preparedness through training

Story and photos by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

After the clock struck midnight on New Year’s day, many began to put their new resolutions into motion. For medical professionals stationed at Ramstein, their resolution was to start the year with training to maintain job proficiency.

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Members of the Vogelweh Gospel Choir prepare to sing at a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration Jan. 13 on Ramstein. Dr. King grew further confidence in his public speaking ability through choir, something his mother encouraged him to do throughout his younger years.

Paying respects to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members from around the KMC came together to pay respects to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a remembrance in his name Jan. 13 on Ramstein.

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KMC Blotter – Jan. 20, 2017

JAN. 9 6:01 p.m.: Theft from an unsecured motor vehicle in Ramstein-Miesenbach. JAN. 10 6 a.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 6:10 a.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries on Vogelweh Family Housing. 6:30 a.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 6:40 a.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries […]

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KMC Notices and Events – Jan. 20, 2017

USO starts new program USO Kaiserslautern is offering the following free events for its new Discover Program: German baking classes — Baking for Fasching: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Kapaun Chapel Annex, Bldg. 2782 Kaiserslautern orientation tour — Willkommen in Kaiserslautern, featuring Barbarossa’s castle and underground tunnels: Jan. […]

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Ramstein UBO assists patients with medical insurance

by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

For active-duty military medical coverage, there’s Tricare. So, where do all the other Ramstein employees and families go for help with other medical insurance?

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Staff Sgt. Monique Chamberland, 86th Dental Squadron dental lab technician, refines the occlusal contacts on a hard night guard Jan. 11 on Ramstein. Despite being the only one in U.S. European Command, the area dental lab is one of 10 certified dental labs in the Department of Defense and has a deployment rate of 98.6 percent, which is 3 1/2 percent above Air Force standard.

Dental lab techs keep Ramstein smiling

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Taking care of one another is essential to the Air Force mission, and the 86th Dental Squadron area dental laboratory ensures quality prosthodontics are made to prevent mishaps and restore, develop and deploy Airmen from all over Europe.

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Airmen set up their targets before shooting at the M9 qualification course Jan. 10 at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance firing range on Vogelweh. To qualify with the M9, the Airmen were required to hit 35 shots of 45 rounds, while Airmen aiming for the expert accoutrement needed 41 total hits, six of which being lethal head shots and 25 lethal chest shots.

CATM keeps readiness in its sights

Photos by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning

Airmen set up their targets before shooting at the M9 qualification course Jan. 10 at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance firing range on Vogelweh. To qualify with the M9, the Airmen were required to hit 35 shots of 45 rounds, while Airmen aiming for the expert accoutrement needed 41 total hits, six of which being lethal head shots and 25 lethal chest shots.

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Photo by Oksana Kuzmina/Shutterstock.com 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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