Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Finally reaching the end of his career, the exhausted medical officer cleared his office, starting with the photos he collected throughout the years. Each picture frame was carefully lifted off the once decorated wall. He held each frame firmly in his aging hand and ran a finger along its smooth edges, not to wipe the accumulation of dry, insignificant dust that had collected over the years, but to recall a 54-year journey that has engrained itself within the relic.
December 11, 2014 ×
Courtesy of the 86th Medical Group
They say knowledge is power. No statement holds more truth than when speaking about diabetes mellitus, typically referred to as diabetes. In the month of November, the 86th Medical Group would like to increase your awareness about diabetes.
November 13, 2014 ×
Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Sara Keller
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
As service members travel to Africa in support of Operation United Assistance, Ramstein continues to establish itself as a power projection platform for Europe and Africa.
October 23, 2014 ×
by the 86th Medical Group
The American Cancer Society estimates the number of breast cancer diagnoses in 2014 will be 232,670. Approximately 40,000 women will lose their lives to this disease this year. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women, second only to lung cancer.
October 16, 2014 ×
by Airman Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
As the largest U.S. Air Force overseas clinic, the 86th Medical Group has made its footprints visible across 93 other countries, showing its expansive capabilities.
September 25, 2014 ×
by Capt. Rachel Wiley and Capt. Allison Valdovinos
86th Medical Group suicide prevention program managers
Although no one is immune to the adverse effects of prolonged, excessive stress, some service members are at greater risk for suicide than others.
September 11, 2014 ×
by the 86th Medical Group
Our goal at the 86th Medical Group is to meet the health care needs of you and your family by providing the best possible medical care.
September 11, 2014 ×
Story and photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Regardless of the branch a service member belongs to, capable and efficient medical staff are essential to getting injured personnel home safe.
July 24, 2014 ×
Story and photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Members of the 86th Medical Group participated in a self-aid and buddy care rodeo
July 10 on Ramstein.
July 17, 2014 ×