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  • Beat the winter bugs

    The winter months present plenty of opportunities for viruses to spread. Chilly weather keeps more of us indoors at the same time, and the holiday season brings together family members of all ages. Colds and flu can occur anytime, but appear mostly in the fall and winter. Family Practice Clinic

  • Last day to do survey

    Today is the last day to complete the "No Fear Act" training. All Appropriated Fund and Non-Appropriated Fund employees should have already completed the No Fear Act training. The No Fear Act Training Course is posted on the Advanced Distributed Learning Services Web site:

  • Signs, symptoms of teen drinking, drug use

    How can you tell if your child is using drugs or alcohol? It is difficult, because changes in mood or attitudes, unusual temper outbursts, changes in sleeping habits and changes in hobbies or other interests are common in teens. What should you look for? Look for signs of depression, withdrawal,

  • Wingman of the Week

    Senior Airman William Cotten, 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Job description: I'm a radio operator in the 43rd AES. Date entered military: I left the promised land (Mobile, Ala.) and enlisted in the Air Force April 22, 2003. Reason entered military: I decided to join the military to get out

  • Secure free credit freeze by Jan. 1

    If you are a North Carolina resident, you can request a free security freeze from the three major credit bureaus. A security freeze is a new consumer right provided by North Carolina law designed to contribute to identity theft protection. Residents of North Carolina can get a security freeze for

  • Christmas tree safety guidelines

    Each year an average of 370 home fires start from Christmas trees. "In less then a minute and a half, a dry tree can become a flaming inferno, giving little notification and leaving very little time to get out safely." said Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Hawkins, Pope fire chief. The following tips from

  • 3rd APS chess player competes in 17th annual NATO tournament

    Master Sgt. Dan Ranario, 3rd Aerial Port Squadron, was part of the six-member U.S. team that participated in the recent 17th NATO championship. This is the fourth time Sergeant Ranario has qualified for the NATO team. Other members of the team were Lt. Col. David Hater, U.S. Army; 1st Lt. Arthur

  • It’s Definitely the People!

    Last week we celebrated Military Family Appreciation Week, and in my opinion, our celebration was tremendous. From the Family Fall Festival Nov. 14, through the discounted bowling prices Nov. 17, there was absolutely something for everyone. Having enjoyed the results of many people's contributions,

  • New financial act for military

    President George W. Bush signed the Military Personnel Financial Services Protection Act into law (Public Law 109-290) Sept. 26. This new law is designed to help protect military personnel from dishonest or predatory financial services providers. It requires these providers to publicly disclose

  • Quit smoking

    Tobacco is not often thought of as an enemy. An enemy takes control and forces you to do things that you don't want to do. But using tobacco is a personal choice, isn't it? An Airman who uses tobacco probably started before joining the Air Force and has kept on using just to fit in with the group