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New system will help beneficiaries manage specialty care referrals

by Ashley Patoka Regional Health Command Europe Public Affairs

Regional Health Command Europe will implement a new referral reminder system for patients who have a referral for specialty care beginning Nov. 30.

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A driver at the port of Nordenham, Germany, places a container of ammunition onto waiting train cars. More than 600 containers of mixed Army and Air Force ammunition was shipped to Germany and moved to Miesau Army Depot for storage and distribution across Europe. This is the largest Army-run ammo shipment in Europe for more than 20 years.

Biggest ammo shipment in 20 years arrives in Germany

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

NORDENHAM, Germany — The largest single Army-run shipment of ammunition to Europe in more than two decades, over 600 shipping containers worth, arrived in Germany Oct. 29.

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Capt. Heather Rybar, 86th Dental Squadron general dentist, talks to her patient, Emma LeNeave, during the 86th Dental Squadron’s “Little Teeth, Big Smiles” event Nov. 5 on Ramstein. The event invited parents to bring their children, up to 10 years old, in to receive a dental checkup and cleaning.

Little teeth, big smiles: children visit dental squadron

Photos by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer

Capt. Heather Rybar, 86th Dental Squadron general dentist, talks to her patient, Emma LeNeave, during the 86th Dental Squadron’s “Little Teeth, Big Smiles” event Nov. 5 on Ramstein. The event invited parents to bring their children, up to 10 years old, in to receive a dental checkup and cleaning.

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Human resources unit activates in Baumholder

Human resources unit activates in Baumholder

Courtesy of the U.S. Army

A new organization designed to provide superior expeditionary human resources support showed its true colors during an activation ceremony held Oct. 25 at the Hall of Champions Fitness Center on Smith Barracks.

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An Airman tracks incoming flights Oct. 5 at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. The 65th Air Base Group enables expeditionary movement of warfighters, warplanes and global communications to combatant commanders, and supports joint coalition and NATO operations to promote partnerships.

Portuguese partnership supports 65th Air Base Group mission

Story and photos by Senior Airman Nicole Keim 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

LAJES FIELD, Portugal — Wheels go up as aircraft emerge into the blue sky over the choppy Atlantic abyss. Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, is a critical piece of the 86th Airlift Wing mission to provide airlift capabilities around the globe.

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Children practice breaking the grip of a stranger and running away to safety Oct. 22 on Ramstein. Children are taught to get away and find help when encountered by a threatening stranger.

Children learn about ‘stranger danger,’ how to identify ‘good guys’

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

Children attending the Kuk Sool Won martial arts class on Ramstein recently learned valuable techniques to avoid and evade strangers, as well as how to identify first responders who can help in emergencies.

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KMC Notices, News, Take Note

KMC Notices and Events – Nov. 11, 2016

Holidays giveaway The annual USO Europe Home for the Holidays Giveaway contest will run through Thursday. They will pick 16 winners Nov. 22 and announce them Nov. 23. The contest is open to service members who are E-4 or below, single and stationed in the European theater. Prizes include a […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – Nov. 11, 2016

OCT. 31 10:40 a.m.: Failure to obey an order in Mackenbach. 7:45 p.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Kaiserslautern. NOV. 1 12:45 a.m.: Assault, resisting apprehension, provoking speeches and gestures, disorderly conduct, drunkenness, failure to obey an order and self-harm ideations in Kaiserslautern. 1:45 a.m.: Drunken operation of a […]

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Honoring our best on Veterans Day

Honoring our best on Veterans Day

by Brig. Gen. Richard G. Moore, Jr. Commander, 86th Airlift Wing

On this Veterans Day, please join me in thanking and honoring every Airman, Soldier, Sailor and Marine who has served our great nation.

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Participants in the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron’s explosive ordnance disposal ruck and run complete their final lap Oct. 28 on Ramstein. Although 786 CES’s EOD flight conducts ruck marches every month, the October ruck and run was a special Halloween-themed event designed to support the Combined Federal Campaign.

Ramstein community builds bonds with EOD ruck, run

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight conducted a Halloween-themed ruck and run event Oct. 28 on Ramstein.

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