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  • Is my alcohol use a problem?

    In the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment clinic, we will often see individuals who refer themselves to the clinic for an assessment because they are unsure if their alcohol use is at a problematic level. This is a great time for someone to reach out for help because they are catching a

  • From DWI to resilience trainer

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe recently gained more than 70 master resilience trainers-- I count myself lucky to be one of them. However, some people would say the Air Force is lucky to count me as one of its MRTs.The people who know my personal Air Force history have referred to me as the epitome of

  • Strength in diversity, empowered by a proud heritage

    Throughout my Air Force career, I've cooked for, performed at and spoken at Asian-Pacific heritage festivities from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, to Langley Air Force Base, Va. With more than 18 million Asian-Pacific Americans from nearly 50 countries and ethnic groups, it can be a challenge

  • Defending the cyberspace runway

    The Command Cyber Readiness Inspection scheduled for March 14 through 25, is a Defense Information Systems Agency-led inspection of the security posture of Ramstein's network.This assessment takes an in-depth look at the policies, procedures and technical capabilities in place on Ramstein, ensuring

  • Security Forces crack down on IDs

    It's a feeling of panic and frustration when driving up to the gate realizing, "I can't find my ID." After searching every nook and cranny within reach, you decide to just get a pass for the day. It's easy, right? Well, not as easy as you might think.The process to attain a pass is more arduous than

  • A resolution for a lifestyle

    Are you one of the millions of people who started this year with a resolution to improve your life? Maybe you promised yourself that you would lose weight, fit into those old favorite jeans, or even improve your physical fitness test score. You, along with many others have done this--so how do you

  • Let’s talk about it: Black History Month

    About three years ago, I wrote a commentary about African American/Black History Month. As I go back and look at it, I've realized it was horribly written, but I was so proud of it and myself.I believe it was my first commentary as well as one of the first times I had ever spoken about my distaste

  • The devil inside: interrupted

    Editor's Note: This article is part two of a three-part commentary depicting the story of an Airman struggling with the return from deployment, divorce and attempted suicide. The name of the individual has been changed or removed to protect the identities of those involved.Military life can be

  • The devil inside: deployment, divorce, attempted suicide

    Editor's Note: This article is part one of a three-part commentary depicting the struggle of an Airman with returning from deployment, divorce and attempted suicide. The names of individuals have been changed or removed to protect the identities of those involved.Any service member who signed up

  • Serious trash talking: Installation commander tackles KMC-wide issue

    Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs office recently had the opportunity to sit down with Brig. Gen. Jon. T. Thomas, 86th Airlift Wing commander, to discuss the serious issue with irresponsible disposal of trash in Air Force Family Housing areas throughout the Kaiserslautern Military