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Commentary, Health

Don’t stress, we’ve all been there

Don’t stress, we’ve all been there

by Senior Airman Timmethy James
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The military lifestyle brings about constant change. One of the biggest and most drastic of the changes is the act of physically uprooting the family, sometimes on a semi-annual or annual basis. As exciting as a change of scenery might be, a permanent change of station could also bring overwhelming […]

March 15, 2018 ×

Health, Lifestyle

Community Corner — March 16, 2018

Airman & Family Readiness Center For details, call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise. MONDAY Want to Learn About VA Benefits?: 10a.m. to 12 p.m. TUESDAY Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 10 a.m., IDRC Bldg. 3450 USA Jobs: 10 a.m. […]

March 15, 2018 ×

Health

Mental health: Stronger minds, stronger mission

Mental health: Stronger minds, stronger mission

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready
47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — The mental health flight might be a unit hidden in the far corner of Laughlin’s medical group, however, this small unit of Airmen work tirelessly to ensure pilots remain in flight status, the first responders remain able to safeguard the base, and even work with active duty members’ families and civilian employees to rest assured the mission goes on.

March 8, 2018 ×

Health, Lifestyle

Community Corner — March 9, 2018

Airman & Family Readiness Center For details, call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise. MONDAY Transition GPS Workshop: 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ramstein Spouses Orientation; 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. TUESDAY Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. […]

March 8, 2018 ×

Health

Practicing safe supplement use

Practicing safe supplement use

by Senior Airman Timmethy D. James and Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

When people hear the word “supplement,” some tend to think about gym weights clashing and sweat, but supplements are used for far more than just getting “swole” or losing weight. There are a myriad of reasons people choose to take a supplement, but service members should be cognizant of what […]

March 1, 2018 ×

Features, Health

‘I wanted my life back’ — An Airman’s recovery after a mysterious diagnosis

‘I wanted my life back’ — An Airman’s recovery after a mysterious diagnosis

by Shireen Bedi
Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — A mysterious pain in Chief Master Sgt. Chad Caden’s right foot led to years of pain, uncertainty, and a life-changing decision that proved to be the best one he ever made. Caden’s recovery and return to active duty reinforces the Air Force Medical Service’s commitment to its Airmen and patient-centered care.

March 1, 2018 ×

Health

Staff Sgt. Ashley Majewski, 86th Dental Squadron oral preventative assistant, cleans the teeth of Senior Airman Jordan Burge, 86th Munitions Squadron tactical air munition rapid response package technician, during a routine appointment at the dental clinic Feb. 8 on Ramstein Air Base. Majewski said it’s rewarding to clean off a patient’s teeth and watch them walk away like a brand new person.

86th Dental Squadron knows the drill

Story and photos by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A beam of light strikes a metal hook as it grinds against the surface, chipping away at the grime that clings onto the ivories. Just as the technician’s hands start to cramp, the cleaning is finished and the beam of light reflects off the pearly white teeth like an eclipse over a still ocean.

February 23, 2018 ×

Health

Interactive training finds signs of adolescent drug, alcohol abuse

Interactive training finds signs of adolescent drug, alcohol abuse

Story and photos by Mary Ann Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Installation Management Command Directorate

What can adults learn from a cluttered teen bedroom? That’s what “Hidden iN Plain Sight” participants found out Feb. 13 at Kaiserslautern Middle School. Hidden iN Plain Sight is designed to help the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz adult community spot the warning signs of at-risk behavior by providing a hands-on training exhibit of a typical teenager’s bedroom for parents, educators, unit leadership, law enforcement and concerned adult community members to recognize common items that may be indicative of substance abuse.

February 22, 2018 ×

Health

Dental tips for parents

Dental tips for parents

by Dr. (Maj.) Jonathan Harmon 86th Dental Squadron

Growing up, I had a misguided idea of how to take care of my teeth. I suppose I just had a different definition of what was expected.  For example, I thought it was acceptable to drink five sodas every day.  At our house, it was normal to substitute fruit snacks for fruit. I even thought it was okay to only brush your teeth when your sister mocked you for having bad breath.

February 22, 2018 ×

Features, Health, Lifestyle

Community Corner — Feb. 23, 2018

Airman & Family Readiness Center  For details, call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise. MONDAY Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Ramstein Spouse’s Orientation: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., TUESDAY Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 […]

February 22, 2018 ×