Kaiserslautern American - October 23, 2020

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HEALTH

NEWS

Regional Health Command Europe, DODEA Europe work to keep children safe, Page 5

FEATURE

Inter European Air Forces Academy’s Aviation Safety Program Management Course, Page 9

LIFESTYLE

Exercise Operation Varsity 20-04, Pages 12-13

October 23, 2020 | Volume 44, Number 42

Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Landau, Page 18

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Army Medicine Europe maintains robust COVID testing, reporting process by Kirk Frady Regional Health Command Europe Army Medicine Europe maintains a robust COVID testing and reporting process, ensuring the health and safety of the entire military community across the European theater. At the same time, Army health officials maintain open lines of communication with host nation public health officials responsible for tracking COVID cases. According to Army health officials, the COVID reporting process in Europe has matured over the past several months and has proven to be an effective tool in providing military leadership an overall picture of how the epidemic is impacting the DOD population in Europe. “There are multiple mechanisms and systems in place to ensure senior leadership at MEDCOM and USAREUR are promptly notified about positive COVID cases,” said Col. Scott Mower, force health protection officer for Regional Health Command Europe. “These pro-

cesses have grown better over time and we are continuously searching for ways to further improve them.” “The reporting of this critical information through operational channels allows senior Army leaders in Europe to make better decisions when it comes to force health protection of the overall military population.” Army health officials emphasize that maintaining close relations with the host nation medical offices is critical. “The Departments of Public Health and the Public Health Emergency Officers at RHCE clinics are at the tip of the spear in executing these vital reporting missions,” Mower added. “The PHEOs work closely with their German counterparts at the community level to ensure COVID cases are reported in a timely and accurate fashion. They also immediately alert installation leadership when new cases are discovered.” “COVID is, by regulation, a reportable medical event and See COVID TESTING, Page 2

Army Medicine Europe maintains a robust COVID testing and reporting process, ensuring the health and safety of the entire military community across the European theater. At the same time, Army health officials maintain open lines of communication with host nation public health officials responsible for tracking COVID cases. Photo by Marcy Sanchez

Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month by Melissa Tiedeman Air Force Energy

U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic

Every October, the Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month to promote energy resilience and acknowledge the critical role energy plays in mission assurance. As the battlefield grows increasingly complex, supplying power to our forces safely and reliably remains

fundamental to our global mission. The observance theme for 2020 is “Energy Able, Mission Capable.” Through optimized planning, data-driven technology, strategic wargaming, energy-informed investments and the dedication of Airmen and Space Professionals, See ENERGY AWARENESS, Page 3


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