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A history of the combat helmet, quest to prevent injuries

A history of the combat helmet, quest to prevent injuries

As a critical piece of a warfighter’s protective gear, the combat helmet has vastly improved over the years as new technology and better designs have reduced the risk of fatal blows and traumatic brain injuries. The earliest combat helmets were made from bronze and used to protect soldiers from swords […]

June 17, 2022 ×

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An addition to the Family — birth registry in Landstuhl

An addition to the Family — birth registry in Landstuhl

Having a baby is an exciting time in the life of a young family.  If your child is born in Germany, then there are a number of steps to keep in mind to ensure proper documentation and for the application of a passport. The Registry Office (Standes-amt) in Landstuhl is […]

June 17, 2022 ×

Health, KMC Notices

Avoid release of pharmaceuticals into environment – protect waters

How does pharmaceutical residue get into our waters? Carelessness and incorrect disposal of drugs down the drain or toilet increase the concentration of this chemical cocktail in our waste water. Medicines are not fully absorbed by the body. In part they are chemically unchanged when excreted. Ointments are rinsed off […]

June 17, 2022 ×

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21 STB, TSC hosts Suicide Prevention and Resiliency training, “I care…we care”

21 STB, TSC hosts Suicide Prevention and Resiliency training, “I care…we care”

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command hosts Suicide Prevention training highlighting the “I Care…We Care” campaign. The event includes Soldiers and civilians addressing concerns and provides resources to leaders to help them manage the Army’s most valuable resource, its people. Leaders learn how to actively engage in practices that encourage and […]

June 3, 2022 ×

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Sunnier days are here — LRMC provides skin cancer screenings

Sunnier days are here — LRMC provides skin cancer screenings

One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70, making it is the most common cancer in the U.S. To help raise awareness of protecting and preventing skin cancer, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s Dermatology Clinic provided free skin cancer screenings for 240 DOD civilians, retirees, and […]

May 26, 2022 ×

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How does TRICARE change when you retire from active duty?

How does TRICARE change when you retire from active duty?

Many active duty service members may eventually retire from their branch of the uniformed services. If you’re an ADSM, are you prepared to make the transition to civilian life? If you retire, you and your family will still qualify for TRICARE. But, it’s important to note you must actively enroll […]

May 20, 2022 ×

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Tips for talking to your kids about current events

Tips for talking to your kids about current events

Military families have a unique connection to war, regardless of when or where it occurs. For military children — who know that their parents regularly train, prepare, and deploy for military missions as part of their job – current events can cause stress and anxiety. Streams of media images and […]

May 13, 2022 ×

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How to help military children reconnect after two years of the pandemic

How to help military children reconnect after two years of the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has been extraordinarily challenging for even the most resilient kids. The lockdowns and countless precautions have resulted in isolation and a loss of normal opportunities for children to just be children. What can parents and the broader military community do to restore a sense of normality? How […]

May 6, 2022 ×

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How health IT upgrades are transforming Military Health System

How health IT upgrades are transforming Military Health System

Top military health officials recently highlighted the importance of maintaining premium care for patients at a time when information technology systems are changing rapidly across the Military Health System. Speaking at the Health Information Management Systems Society conference in Orlando, Florida, in March, Dr. Barclay Butler, the Defense Health Agency’s […]

April 29, 2022 ×

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How to tell if you have sleep apnea

How to tell if you have sleep apnea

Do you sometimes wake up feeling tired, headachy, or have a sore or dry mouth? These could be symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, also known as OSA. It’s one of several common sleep disorders affecting service members. Getting proper sleep means sleeping at least seven hours a night and sleeping […]

April 8, 2022 ×