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  • Spangdahlem Airmen to gain access to vision correction

    For years, the Spangdahlem Air Base Optometry Flight has been reluctant to offer refractive surgery opportunities for servicemembers stationed here; but a recent change in operations is opening the door for Airmen interested in improving their eyesight.In January, the optometry clinic began seeing

  • National Children’s Dental Health Month begins

    February is National Children's Dental Health Month. The American Dental Association promotes this year's program with the slogan, "A Healthy Smile? It's easy to find." Help children maintain healthy teeth and gums by encouraging them to limit sugary snacks, brush teeth at least twice per day and

  • FVAP accepting entries for poster, slogan contest

    For the first time ever, the Federal Voting Assistance Program is opening its biennial voting poster and slogan contests to U.S. citizens worldwide using challenge.gov to facilitate the process. The FVAP Slogan Contest asks for slogan ideas that inspire members of the military, their families and

  • Heed barbecue grill safety for safe summer cook-outs

    With warmer weather just around the corner, people will soon be seen outside cooking with charcoal or propane gas grills. While it's a nice way to enjoy a summer afternoon, there are also some precautions grillers should heed to have a safe barbecue.From 2003-2006, U.S. fire departments responded to

  • INFOCON aids in protecting vital info

    Cyberspace is the newest frontier filled with opportunities and challenges, representing the latest domain the U.S. military is entrusted with defending. One of the means we use to standardize defense of cyberspace is through actions that reflect changes in our information operations condition, or

  • Awareness month sheds light on STD testing, prevention

    The old cliché that what you see is what you get is not always the case. With sexual relationships, what you can't see can actually harm your body, which is the basis for Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month in April. Throughout the month, emphasis is placed on ensuring people have the facts

  • 52nd DS to promote children’s dental health

    To recognize National Children's Dental Health Month in February, the 52nd Dental Squadron will host various events throughout the month to promote dental health. The 52nd DS recommends helping children maintain healthy teeth and gums by encouraging them to limit sugary snacks and brush and floss at

  • Deadline announced for return of fuel coupons

    If you've been hanging on to old fuel coupons, now is the time to dig them out and return them. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service - Europe announced they would no longer refund unused fuel coupons after Jan. 31, according to a news release from AAFES - Europe public affairs. AAFES transitioned

  • A&FRC provides emergency family assistance during crises

    Nearly every organization has a plan for a crisis, often in the form of checklists, to prepare and guide Airmen in the proper course of action for various situations. The Airman & Family Readiness Center has their own program to ensure families also have resources available and ready during a

  • 23rd FS provides DUI-free insight

    The 23rd Fighter Squadron reached a milestone in December 2008, and the squadron has continued to build upon that milestone since then. On Dec. 8, 2008, the 23rd FS Fighting Hawks counted 2,323 days since their last incident of driving under the influence. Almost a year later, as of Dec. 3, the 23rd