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One Airman or Space Professional lost to a fall mishap is one too many. Since 2015 there have been 15 fatalities and permanent disabilities caused by on- and off-duty falls in the Air Force. Take some time to focus on fall prevention using this year’s Air Force theme, “Calling All Fall Prevention Warriors!”

Air Force Fall Prevention Focus hits home

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, when more Airmen and Space Professionals have been asked to telework to prevent the spread of disease, the Department of the Air Force is highlighting its annual Fall Prevention Focus at home and on the job from July 20-24.

July 23, 2020 ×

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10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Conducts Motorcycle safety training near Rhine Ordnance Barracks on July 1. Photo by Sgt. Andrew Mallett

Ready to ride in Kaiserslautern

With the temperatures rising, and the scenic views Germany has to offer, motorcycle riders are eager and happy to mount their iron steeds and cruise.

July 9, 2020 ×

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As summer temperatures heat up offices on American installations in Germany, commanders and supervisors should pay close attention to employees in Host Nation buildings without air conditioning. Photo by Keith Pannell

Safety team wants to help keep garrison chill in the heat

It was a year ago the state of Rheinland-Pfalz recorded its highest temperature when the thermometer spiked to 104.7 F (40.4 C) July 25, 2019, on the hottest day ever in Germany.

July 9, 2020 ×

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CID cautions teleworkers to adhere to IT best practices

CID cautions teleworkers to adhere to IT best practices

As the military community continues to encourage teleworking, the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command reminds users about cyber adversaries and the importance of keeping all information on the networks safe.

March 26, 2020 ×

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The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program is a free service provided to U.S. citizens by the Department of State. Members assigned within the U.S. European Command theater are required to enroll in STEP as mandated by the EUCOM commander. The program provides information, advisories, and other assistance while traveling abroad.

Taking a STEP toward travel safety

Personnel stationed at the World’s Best Wing, Ramstein Air Base, and throughout the rest of Europe, are top contenders for the title of most well-traveled.

March 12, 2020 ×

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Green, amber, red, and black: Get familiar with Ramstein’s road conditions

Green, amber, red, and black: Get familiar with Ramstein’s road conditions

Green, amber, red, and black: these colors designate the various road conditions used at Ramstein Air Base to alert drivers of potential road hazards. When a storm is forecasted, the process of determining the road condition begins with the 86th Security Forces Squadron.

January 30, 2020 ×

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USAFE-AFAFRICA Traffic Safety

Motor vehicle accidents continue to be among the leading causes of fatalities each year across the Air Force, and U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Airmen are not exempt.

December 19, 2019 ×

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hose buying new winter tires in Germany should look for tires having the alpine symbol or the snowflake inside a three-peak mountain. Photo by Senior Airman Lane Plummer

Winter driving is coming

It won’t be long before drivers in the Rheinland-Pfalz area will be dealing with snow, ice, high winds and less experienced winter drivers.

October 31, 2019 ×

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Swatting cyber awareness

“How could this happen to me? What is going on? How is this even possible? Why me out of everyone else? Where did they get it from?” These are the questions one would ask when they are a victim of “swatting.”

October 24, 2019 ×

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Types of hacks, hackers

The world of cyber is ever changing and shaping. Nowadays it is more important than ever to secure and protect your cellphone, laptop, computer, and any smart device you have.

October 24, 2019 ×