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Katharine Cutler, 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron health promotions coordinator, goes over the recipe at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 12, 2022. Inperson cooking demonstrations are one of many services the Health Promotion team provides – they also offer medical nutrition therapy, offer bi-monthly nutrition classes, administer Body Composition Assessments and offer one-on-one tobacco cessations and health coaching. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

Jan. 10, 2023

Ramstein Health Promotions team cooks up healthy habits

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, RP, GERMANY — “Health Promotion is the art and science of helping individuals, commands and the military community improve their health-related behaviors and outcomes,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Carrissa Thomas, 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron registered dietitian.

Ramstein blood donation expands; saves lives

Sept. 1, 2022

Ramstein blood donation expands; saves lives

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — The Armed Services Blood Program conducted a blood drive Aug. 29-30, 2022, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Holweger, 86th Medical Group non-commissioned officer in charge of the Immunizations Clinic, prepares a vaccine at Ramstein Air Base Germany, Aug. 18, 2022. Holweger and the rest of his team at the immunizations Clinic on base are prepared to issue the Novavax vaccine to those interested. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)

Aug. 22, 2022

Ramstein now offers Novavax vaccine

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — The 86th Medical Group is now offering the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, which has been authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to members 18 years and older in the Kaiserslautern Military Community.

Airmen assigned to the 86th Medical Group discuss training for medics regarding the new ElectroCardiogram (EKG) at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 3, 2022. An EKG takes a snapshot of a patient's cardiac rhythms, which helps medical providers diagnose and treat dysrhythmia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

Feb. 8, 2022

Latasha Smith: Warrior against COVID-19

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Since Jan. 4, 2021, more than 37,000 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to Airmen and eligible beneficiaries, with the help of an astounding Airman.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Karmalita Phipps, 86th Dental Squadron dental technician, middle, prepares for a group photo with her family and two 86th DS dental technicians at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 5, 2021. October is Down syndrome awareness month. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that can occur when a child’s 21st chromosome is repeated in their genetic makeup. Phipps’ daughter, Maya Lute, second left, was diagnosed at birth with Down syndrome. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

Oct. 14, 2021

EFMP observes Down Syndrome Awareness Month

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – The laughter and excitement of kids on the playground fills the air on a sunny October afternoon.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Evans, 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron mental health noncommissioned officer in charge, assists an evacuee during a measles, mumps and rubella vaccination program at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 17, 2021. The OMRS mental health flight has been catering to the mental health of Airmen and the evacuees during evacuation operations. Evacuees receive support such as temporary lodging, food and water and access to medical care at Ramstein Air Base while awaiting transportation to other transient locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Milton Hamilton)

Sept. 20, 2021

86th OMRS Mental Health Flight Supports Military, Evacuees

During Afghanistan evacuation operations, the 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron’s mental health flight has been targeted to care for the military and evacuees.

Photo By Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech | U.S. Air Force Capt. Spencer Carrier, 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron physical therapist, stands in Pod one at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sep. 4, 2021. Carrier spends his time outside of work with his church to prepare food for evacuees and their families and also collects donations to pay for clothes, diapers and toys to donate to evacuees in support of Operation Allies Refuge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jared Lovett)

Sept. 9, 2021

Public Health Prevents Disease in Pods

As part of Operation Allies Refuge, the Public Health team at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is continuously out in the evacuee camps sharing tips and enforcing regulations to keep Airmen, volunteers and evacuees healthy.

Doctor provides care to patient.

Sept. 2, 2021

More than medical care: EMEDS prescribes hope

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — In less than 24 hours, medical and logistics personnel transformed Ramstein’s Southside Fitness Center Annex into an expansive Expeditionary Medical Support System during Operation Allies Refuge.

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