News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
A team of military and civilian researchers has identified a new sleep disorder that’s been disrupting the lives of trauma survivors for decades, if not centuries. The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine published the groundbreaking study, titled “Clinical and polysomnographic features of trauma associated sleep disorder,” on its site in […]
The 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games brought wounded warriors together to compete in paralympic sports in Orlando, Florida. U.S. Space Force Capt. Nichole “Nikki” Evenson competed on the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) team in standing and prone precision shooting, recurve archery, and cycling. Joining Nikki was her husband, […]
Since opening its windows in early 2022, the KMCC Satellite Pharmacy has expanded its hours and garnered excellent reviews from satisfied customers. Being located directly at the center of the KMCC means any TRICARE beneficiary able to shop at the Base Exchange can grab a bite to eat at the […]
As families return from summer vacation and students return to school, the influenza (flu) season is approaching while the COVID-19 pandemic is still on-going. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year in the United States, millions of children get sick with flu like illnesses and thousands […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases kicked off the 2022-2023 flu vaccination season during a press conference held in person at the National Press Club for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, Oct. 4. Leading infectious disease experts, including CDC […]
Do you value your life? That question may be asked often during Suicide Awareness Month in September. “Value Your Life” event coordinators prompted roughly 250 21st Theater Sustainment Command Soldiers to think about their answers by carrying and then unloading life’s “burdens” at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, Sep. 21. Service […]
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic will limit patient empanelment to Active-Duty beneficiaries only with space-available care for Active-Duty dependents. These restrictions will remain until further notice. According to clinic leadership, the curtailed capacity is a result of constrained resources and staffing. “Our goal is to provide high-quality, […]
Chaplains’ offices are a safe space. Chaplains have a higher level of confidentiality and are not allowed to share private conversations held in counseling sessions, and as a spiritual advisor, ensuring everyone’s right to confidential counseling. The 86th Airlift Wing Chaplain Corps at Ramstein Air Base specifically focuses on building […]
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and a fitting time to draw awareness to something that affects many service members — Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. According to the American Psychiatric Association, PTSD is a disorder that can occur after a person has been exposed to actual or threatened death, injury, or […]
Are you living in Germany? Are you planning to have a child? If so, there are some important updates about midwife services TRICARE covers for families in Germany. “In Germany, there’s a new cultural exemption that covers German midwife providers under the TRICARE Overseas Program,” said Michael Griffin, program analyst […]
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