A variety of factors affect whether or not dental care is available for the family of active-duty service members stationed overseas. These factors include facility location, branch of service, deployments and staffing fluctuations.
Often times we, logically, think our first stop for over-the-counter medications should be a retail store - The Exchange or the Commissary. We tend to skip over preventative care products because we don’t want to spend the money.
During your time in Italy, you will need to see a doctor and dentist. With limited healthcare services on your installation, you may need to seek out services on the economy. You may feel nervous about going to an Italian provider, but there are things you can do to make this process easier.
During your time in Germany, you will need to see a doctor and dentist. With limited healthcare services on your installation, you may need to seek services on the economy.
An Army officer stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany and his Air Force officer brother from Yokota are about to become more than American Forces Network (AFN) viewers. Next week they become military athlete stars on the network’s prime time entertainment line-up.
My husband was wading in our villa’s infinity pool, and I was sunning on a lounge chair in the rainforest of Bali, Indonesia when my cellphone chirped. It was a message from my brother asking me to call my mom.
For those who love Jägermeister, there may be a deeper dimension, unknown to many, for further enjoyment of that dark liqueur from the deep forest-green bottles. Yes, many enjoy it as a digestive or taken ice-cold seconds before a meal to make the first bite even more wonderful.
LANDSTUHL, Germany --- Tick exposure can occur year-round, but ticks are most active during the upcoming warmer months from April to September. Public Health Command Europe’s Entomology Department provides helpful ticks and tricks for tick prevention.
When space-available health services at MTFs are not available for U.S. citizens living in Germany, patients may be referred to host-nation providers. Or, if you are a DOD civilian or contractor, receiving treatment at a MTF may not be an option and you must seek treatment on the economy.
Amsterdam has become a staple of the Netherlands. With its rich history like the Anne Frank house, it’s picturesque views of canals, its call to the outdoors with biking lanes everywhere or it’s partying atmosphere, Amsterdam has found a niche for all ages.
Parenthood is full of surprises. Just when you expect a complete meltdown, your resilient military kids shock you by going with the flow. Moving can put the whole house on an emotional rollercoaster. So, here are a few tips that might make your next move a smooth one for your kids — and you:
Getting your furry family members here was nerve-racking enough, but upset neighbors and displeased authorities can add to the stress of acclimating to a new place. You and your animal buddies will have a lot more fun if you understand the local laws and courtesies of pet ownership.
Don’t think the Fourth of July fireworks will be enough? Well, you’re in luck! Every summer, the Rhein area holds a magical firework display everyone can enjoy.
RAMSTEIN, GERMANY-- Veterinary Medical Center Europe veterinarians trained flight nurses and technicians of the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron on treatment and management of military working dogs last week at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
