Dec. 10, 2011 ACC announces Dohertys as O'Malley nominees Colonel Patrick Doherty, 4th Fighter Wing commander and his wife, Dee Dee were announced as the Air Combat Command nominee for the 2012 General and Mrs. Jerome F. O'Malley Award.The annual award recognizes the wing commander and spouse team who have best exhibited their own courage, power and grace
Dec. 8, 2011 New base entry cards required by Dec. 15 The 4th Security Forces Squadron (4 SFS) has begun using a hand-held scanner to check ID cards at all base gates. The initiative is part of the new Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS).DBIDS is a Homeland Security and Department of Defense initiative used to account for personnel,
Dec. 8, 2011 Smells like work The 4th Component Maintenance Squadron (CMS) fuel systems Airmen support the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron with any fuel component related issues.Fuel systems is a mechanic based-job that requires hard work. The more work, the faster the time flies, even though you will smell like fuel, said
Dec. 8, 2011 Pharmacy allows prescriptions transfers The 4th Medical Group pharmacy now allows patients to transfer prescriptions from civilian pharmacies (e.g. Walgreens, CVS, Rite-Aid, etc.) to the clinic on base. This change was being implemented to increase the pharmacy's prescription recapture and because several off-base pharmacies are no longer
Dec. 7, 2011 Be a hard target: practice personal security So you just finished all your Holiday shopping and head home. After a big shopping trip, you're pretty exhausted and hungry, so you stop at a local restaurant just to get a quick bite and you leave your vehicle unlocked, because it will just take a second, and you're in a pretty good neighborhood
Dec. 7, 2011 Distracted cooking can set the roof on fire In the United States, unattended cooking remains the leading cause of home fires. Many times, this results from people becoming distracted by other events going on in the house, be it tending to kids, becoming fixated on a TV program or talking on the phone. Sometimes improper cooking practices such
Dec. 2, 2011 Sending holiday joy The Officer and Civilian Spouses Organization (OCSC) is conducting their annual cookie drive for deployed Airmen and those living in the dorms to give a bit of cheer during the holidays and thank them for their service.Base members and the local community are encouraged to contribute cookies that
Dec. 1, 2011 Managing ground operations Being an airfield manager is no easy task. The small office located within the Base Operations building is responsible for maintaining approximately 12 square miles of runway and flightline ramp here."Our mission is to ensure a safe flying environment for any type of aircraft," said Staff Sgt. David
Dec. 1, 2011 Healthy eating during a gluttonous season Humans tend to shove their faces full of delicious food that surrounds us during the holidays.Knowing what types of food to eat and how much to eat can help prevent that dreaded holiday weight gain that normally ends up as a New Year's resolution January 1. "For the holidays, anything is fine in
Dec. 1, 2011 Who to call Sexual assault continues to be an issue worldwide even in the military. In 2005, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program was activated to reinforce the Dept of Defense's commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through awareness and prevention training, education, victim