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  • Chièvres; separated but self-sufficient

    Standing at the end of the short runway, only chickens can be heard clucking from a family farm just a stone's throw away.The morning air is dull and misty, but not as foggy as yesterday, so if you squint your eyes just right you can see clear across the small military base. Today's mission has been

  • Behind the medal: How four Airmen saved 90 lives

    The sun was just beginning to glow across the dark skies of Mali in late May 2014. As the western African nation came to life, Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron were double checking secured cargo and pressurized oxygen tanks, preparing for takeoff in a C-130J Super Hercules.Master Sgt. Boris

  • Child supervision policy

    Having small children at home can be a rewarding experience. As they grow, they are able to help out with errands for your family or neighborhood, including baby-sitting. In situations where children may be left without adult supervision, it is important to remember that there are certain rules

  • From mud to sun, weather covers all

    Snow plows are prepared to clear an airfield, a base is issued a delayed reporting notification, and the running portion of a physical fitness assessment is moved inside.While these events may seem unrelated, they all have one thing in common: a weather forecast played a part in the decision.Weather

  • Dental misconceptions

    Dental visits can be a source of anxiety for many people which are often due to common misconceptions.  One concern is the radiation exposure from dental X-rays. X-rays are an essential part of patient care because they allow providers the opportunity to assess areas hidden from plain sight.  Every

  • Baby teeth: not just for babies

    Cavities in children are increasing as the number of children affected by tooth decay is on the rise.Helping families become more aware of the causes of tooth decay and how to best prevent this disease can decrease the number of children affected by cavities.According to the Centers for Disease

  • Military chaplains offer spiritual freedom, resilience

    When thinking of the phrase "separation of church and state" and its embodiment, a multitude of examples may swarm a person's mind, but military chaplains are probably not one.In fact, as a Department of Defense employee and a religious leader, a military chaplain may be what comes to mind as the

  • Baby teeth: not just for babies

    Cavities in children are increasing as the number of children affected by tooth decay is on the rise.Helping families become more aware of the causes of tooth decay and how to best prevent this disease can decrease the number of children affected by cavities.According to the Centers for Disease

  • Tax Center assists, saves, returns funds

    From February to June, the tax center on Ramstein works tirelessly to ensure Airmen, dependents and retirees are able to file their taxes properly and receive return entitlements.In 2014 alone, the volunteers, who receive training prior to assisting, saved more than $200,000 in tax preparation fees

  • ASOS Airmen: strike with fury

     He tries to ignore the silent trickle of rain falling down his face and focuses on the rapid bursts of gun fire in the distance; he and his Airmen will be found soon.However, that concentration is short lived as a deafening gust of wind erupts from above and the command "get him to the helicopter,"