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Tech. Sgt. Jessica Roofe, 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron NCO in charge of epidemiology, prepares a tick to be sent for testing Sept. 9 on Ramstein. Ticks brought to the office by KMC members are tested for Lyme disease.

86 AMDS keeps track of Ramstein’s health

Story and photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Just as parents are concerned about the health and safety of their children, leaders within the Air Force care about the well-being of Airmen. Negligence with personal health not only affects individuals, but it also puts everyone around them at risk.

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Nursing students from Caritas Schulzentrum St. Hildegard in Saarbruecken, Germany, listen to a flight medic from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron during a tour of the 86 AES facilities Sept. 13 on Ramstein. The students received an introduction to the 86 AES mission from Airmen assigned to the squadron.

Future nurses learn from present Airmen

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Bass 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In an effort to both increase knowledge and build community partnership, the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron hosted local national nursing students Sept. 13.

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Community Corner – Sept. 16, 2016

Airman & Family Readiness Center For more information or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. MONDAY » Boots to Business: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Boots to Business: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., A&FRC » Reintegration briefing: 9 to 10:30 a.m., […]

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Photos by Pfc. Dashaad Boyd
Sgt. Aaron Warren, 317th Mission Support Command cook, presents the dish he created for the Culinary Warrior of the Year cook-off competition Sep. 7 on Kleber Kaserne.

Culinary Soldiers compete for top honors

by Staff Sgt. Betty Y. Boomer 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

After a day of tough competition both in the kitchen and outside of it, two culinary specialists will represent the 21st Theater Sustainment Command at the U.S. Army Europe Culinary Warrior of the Year competition later this month.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Embracing, Enabling, Enriching America

According to National Hispanic Heritage Month facts, Americans observe Hispanic Heritage Month every year by celebrating the history, diverse cultures and many contributions made by U.S. citizens with Hispanic ancestry from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. President Lyndon Johnson initiated the first observance in 1968, which was originally Hispanic Heritage […]

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Free priority mail express military service for asbsentee ballots

Free priority mail express military service for asbsentee ballots

Courtesy of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa A6 Postal Operations Branch

Customers can mail their completed absentee ballots back to the United States for free using priority mail express military service until Nov. 30.

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Vikramjeet Rathaur, Ramstein Youth Center programs science, technology, engineering and math coordinator, explains an assignment during a “Do It Yourself Girls” class Sept. 6 on Ramstein. The Ramstein Youth Center offers a variety of other programs on different days of the week that concentrate more on music making, robotics, 3-D printing, woodworking and drones. All participants are welcome to join those classes as well.

KMC girls branch out for STEM

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

The Ramstein Youth Center hosted its first “Do It Yourself Girls” class Sept. 6 at the Ramstein Teen Center.

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KMC Notices and Events – Sept. 16, 2016

Renovation on Einsiedlerhof The Furnishings Management Section on Einsiedlerhof Air Station is currently undergoing renovation, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 3. Entry will be at Bldg. 720, door 10. During this time, additional assistance will be available at the Vogelweh Housing Office to meet customer needs. USAREUR license […]

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KMC Blotter – Sept. 16, 2016

SEPT. 5 1:05 p.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Bruchmuehlbach-Miesau. 4:30 p.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Kaiserslautern. 9 p.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 11:05 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a major traffic accident without injuries in Huetschenhausen. SEPT. 6 3:30 a.m.: Minor traffic accident […]

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Courage, communication key to suicide prevention

by Capt. Bethany Casper 86th Medical Group

Suicide prevention is a vital step in promoting resilience, which aids in the overall prevention of psychological decompensation for our service members and their families, according to academic research.

September 15, 2016 ×