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
Dec. 1, 2011 Airman Leadership School: Shaping future leaders for tomorrow’s Air Force Non commissioned officers (NCOs) are considered the back bone of the Air Force, and Airman Leadership School (ALS) ensures that Airmen who are ready to take on that responsibility have all the basic tools to become an effective supervisor."We provide a service, where we take in Staff Sergeant
Dec. 1, 2011 4 CES Airman dares you to keep up Taking a look at Airman 1st Class Marcus Toney, an untrained eye might disregard him as the little guy, but make no mistake about it; Toney is a beast on the track.He always knew he would be running in some form, because it just came natural to him, and he's not too shy to admit just how good he is.
Dec. 1, 2011 World Aids Day reminds Airmen to know their status As World Aids Day serves as a reminder around the world of the severity of the disease, Airmen here are encouraged to know their status.Airmen are required to have an HIV test every two years, and depending on what their job is, they may have to have one every year, said Staff Sgt. Ira Coe, 4th