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AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER For details and to RSVP, call 480-5100 or 06371-475100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise.
Protect yourself and family members against ticks and mosquitoes by using insect repellent and wearing long sleeve shirts and long pants when walking in the woods this summer. Courtesy photo
by Juergen Schwarz USAG Rheinland Pfalz Public Affairs When the weather becomes warmer and summer approaches, it’s not uncommon for individuals to spend more time outdoors or walking in wooded areas. That’s why it’s truly important for people to begin protecting themselves against ticks and mosquitoes. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, ticks are known to carry Lyme disease, which is characterized by fever, headache, fatigue and skin rashes. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart and the nervous system. Mosquitoes can carry diseases such as West Nile virus and other known diseases. To protect against these insects, the CDC advises people to choose products containing DEET, Picaridin, IR 3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus. If applying an insect repellent on children, use products that contain 30 percent or less of the listed ingredients. Use insect repellent before going outdoors and be sure to bring some along in case more needs to be reapplied. Wear long-sleeve garments, long pants
and closed-toe shoes if walking in the woods to avoid tick and mosquito contact. Although ticks live in the woods, they are also commonly found in your own backyard. Take steps to keep backyards safe by keeping play areas and playground equipment away from bushes, shrubs and other outdoor vegetation. Grass can also be treated with tick-control spays. Don’t bring ticks indoors! Be sure to check yourself and others (to include pets) for ticks before coming indoors. Check under the arms, in and around the ears, inside the belly button, behind the knees, between the legs, around the waist and scalp. If you locate a tick, use tweezers to carefully remove it. Watch for fever and a rash at the site of the tick bite, and seek medical care if these develop. Launder apparel and place it in the dryer to kill ticks attached to clothing. By following these tips, you can keep you and your loved ones tick and mosquito free. For more information, call U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Safety Office at DSN 541-2302 or civilian at 0611143-541-2302 or visit the CDC website at https://www.cdc.go
MONDAY » N/A TUESDAY » Pre-Deployment Briefing: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY » Newcomers Base Intro: 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Enlisted Club » Pre-separation Briefing (Separatees): 9 to 11 a.m. » German Culture Orientation: 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m., Enlisted Club THURSDAY » Newcomers USO Tour: 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. » Pre-Deployment Briefing: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. JUNE 7 » Key Leadership Immersion Briefing 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. » EFMP : Adult Only Rock Climbing 6 to 8 p.m., Outdoor Recreation HEALTH PROMOTION MONDAY » N/A TUESDAY » N/A WEDNESDAY » N/A THURSDAY » Bod Pod walk-in service: 9 to 11 a.m. JUNE 7 » Tobacco Cessation: 8 to 9 a.m. FAMILY ADVOCACY To register for classes or for more information, call Family Advocacy at 479-2370 or 06371-46-2370 or register online at https://booknow.appointment-plus. com/9rm3mcns/.
» Domestic Abuse Victim Advocacy Services: If you are 18 and over, and are in an abusive relationship, advocates are available to support you. Advocacy services are available 24/7. During duty hours an advocate can be reached at 06371-46-2370 and after hours at 0173-628-4624. Advocates provide supportive services and can assist with safety planning, assessing for imminent harm, connecting with community resources and information on reporting options. ADOLESCENT SUPPORT AND COUNSELING SERVICE Contact your school ASACS Counselor for more information.
» ASACS is a comprehensive program providing prevention education, and counseling services to 11- to 19-year-old ID card holders in the military community. ASACS’s mission is to provide comprehensive counseling services
to adolescents and military families stationed OCONUS while enhancing military readiness and quality of life. In addition, ASACS offers Life Skills classes that promote health and personal development in the Department of Defense schools. We participate in supportive activities related to military life transitions as well as provide individual, group and family counseling services. ASACS counselors’ offices are located in Department of Defense schools for the convenience of military families. ASACS counseling services are completely confidential. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday; however flexible appointment times are available to meet the needs of military families. MILITARY FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANTS For more information, call 0152-24211233; 015202663352; 0176-69333243; or 0151-5674 8179.
» MFLCs are licensed clinical providers who assist service members and their families with issues they may face throughout the cycle of deployment to reintegrating with their family and community. The MFLC Program provides short-term, non-medical counseling support for a range of issues including: relationships, crisis intervention, stress management, grief, occupational and other individual and family issues. Psycho-educational presentations focused on issues common to the military family including: reunion/reintegration, stress/coping, grief/loss and deployment/reintegration. ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE ACS For more information, call ACS: 541-9000; 0611-143541- 9000.
» Comfort Measures and Relaxation for Childbirth: First Wednesday of every month, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Take part in this interactive class! Bring a partner or friend, water and wear comfortable clothes. Topics include: massage and acupressure, positions for labor, use of tools such as the birth ball, meditation and focusing techniques, aroma therapy, and hot and cold therapies. Class meets at Landstuhl Youth Center, Bldg. 93812. » Commanders and Senior Leaders Training: First Thursday of every month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This training is a mandatory requirement within 45 days of assumption of command for all commanders and senior enlisted advisors (E7-E9). Receive information on the Family Advocacy Program, the Exceptional Family Member Program, the Army Substance Abuse Program, and the Army Emergency Relief Program and how these programs can benefit Soldiers and their families. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion. Class meets on Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3210. For more information, call ACS: 5419000; 0611-143-541-9000.