News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
As summer travel and PCS season picks up, we need your help more than ever to save lives within the military. Our thanks to everyone who has already signed up to give blood and spread the word! Give blood, save lives, get free snacks and gifts: Military, Civilians*, Retirees, […]
When U.S. personnel are vaccinated against COVID-19 on the installation, military health clinics issue patients an official vaccination card from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This card is U.S. proof of vaccination and is widely accepted.
However, some U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria community members express interest in voluntarily signing up for the EU COVID VAX Digital Certificate to ensure additional methods of proof while traveling in the European Union. This electronic certificate is equivalent to the German physical yellow vaccination booklet known as an “Impfpass.”
Public Health Command Europe held a Change of Command ceremony June 30 as the command’s outgoing commander, Col. Brian Spangler, relinquished his command to Col. Kenneth Spicer. The ceremony officially passed PHCE leadership to Spicer, who most recently served as the Command Inspector General for RHCE through June. This will […]
The Air Force will provide Airmen five physical fitness assessment alternatives — three for the cardio portion and sit-up components and two for the push-up component of the physical fitness assessment beginning in early 2022. Airmen will select from the traditional 1.5-mile run, 1-mile walk or the High Aerobic Multi-shuttle […]
As we come out of the third wave, our COVID case count levels are the lowest they have been since last summer before the start of the second wave. It is the collective community and prevention measures along with high levels of vaccination in our population that have made this […]
Many people have been using Kneipp basins to cool off with temperatures rising, however, Kneipp basins are intended for treading water for health benefits. The use of the basins promotes circulation and arterial blood flow, and are not meant to wash dogs in or wash children off in, as this […]
The past year-plus presented a lot of challenges, like remembering new rules and procedures, maintaining focus on what we are currently doing, and just “keeping it all together.” One approach that can help in all of these areas is mindfulness meditation. Below is an interview with Marianne Pilgrim, Occupational Therapist […]
Summer is almost here, which means great opportunities for family fun! But did you know that many (if not most) of our favorite (and some less-than-favorite) summer activities can also help your child to develop in a healthy, age-appropriate fashion? Here is a list of activities that will help make […]
June is Men’s Health month which promotes a variety of activities males can do to have healthier, more active lifestyles. It’s a common stereotype that men often ignore medical issues and put off going to the doctor. However, to help live a long and healthy life, getting regular check-ups can […]
With summer heating up and COVID-19 restrictions loosening, the 86th Airlift Wing reminds Airmen and families to stay safe and vigilant while enjoying the season. Tech. Sgt. Edgar Sanchez, 86 AW safety Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of inspections and assessments, reports that for the past five years the Air Force […]
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