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Summertime scams prove all that glitters is not gold

Summertime scams prove all that glitters is not gold

People can run into bad luck while they are on the road and become legitimate candidates for charity. Unfortunately, others are simply up to no good, warn officials at the U.S. Army Europe Office of the Provost Marshal.

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Mailing prohibited items risks penalties

Authorized U.S. citizens in Germany receive a variety of goods and products through the military postal system from family, friends and online retail companies in the states. The majority of the mail received is processed and made available to customers without interruption.

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Medical Soldiers learn to treat casualties in a chemical, biological environment

Medical Soldiers learn to treat casualties in a chemical, biological environment

The 773rd CST trained the 212th CSH Soldiers on how to evaluate and transport a casualty in a chemical and biological environment.

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More than 50 students of the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century Green Belt Process Improvement Class listen to a student presentation inside the 435th Construction Training Squadron Auditorium April 4 on Ramstein. The class focused on improving work center processes while removing waste or non-value added activities.

Command organization hosts largest CPI course in AF history

Airmen first class to colonels and civilians from more than 10 Air Force specialties discussed ways to improve work center processes and remove waste during the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century Continuous Process Improvement Course here April 1 to 4.

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Earth Day 2013: Conserve today, secure tomorrow

Earth Day 2013: Conserve today, secure tomorrow

On Monday, more than 1 billion people in 192 countries worldwide will celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day was first celebrated in the U.S. on April 22, 1970. U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin initiated the national day of education.

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Why so blue? History of Air Force service uniform

Why so blue? History of Air Force service uniform

The Air Force service dress worn today has gone through many changes over the years. Originally, members of the Air Force were allowed to wear the olive green uniform of the Army Air Force until June 30, 1952.

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Service members need to consider their career and their future before getting a tattoo. Tatoos are not only expensive but can be very painful. It is reported that 17 percent of Americans regret getting a tattoo and 11 percent have or will get a tatoo removed.

The painful facts about tattoos

The tattoo policy has been the subject of significant attention in the last several months, but tattoos are still authorized for service members provided they are not on the neck or face and are not degrading, racially charged or offensive. Learn more about tattoo safety and military regulations.

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Baumholder community readies for Buc Night

by Ingrid Sparks and Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
Buc Night publicity and U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs

Buc Night celebrates its 22nd birthday May 3. That’s how many years the high school’s annual scholarship fundraiser has been helping seniors with their college expenses.

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Dog Tag Dads: Stay at home dads unite

According to U.S. census data, the number of stay-at-home dads has more than doubled in the past decade from 81,000 in 2001 to 176,000 in 2012. More families are balancing and re-addressing who is going to work outside of the home.

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Alcohol Awareness Month: ‘family-ness’ of alcohol misuse

Alcohol Awareness Month: ‘family-ness’ of alcohol misuse

April is Alcohol Awareness Month and this year’s goal is to educate communities on the use and misuse of alcohol along with resources and services available for those needing help.

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