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  • Unique training opportunities for squadron leadership

    More than 30 technical sergeants, senior NCOs, and officers from the 48th Component Maintenance Squadron took part in a unique, first-of-its-kind training event at RAF Lakenheath Jan. 14. The event involved a variety of base support agencies coming together to provide resource management-related

  • Martin Luther King Day: A celebration of Faith

    I have many memories of my childhood. Some are good and some, of course, are bad. One of the most significant of those memories is the spring of 1968. April 4 started out just like any other day for a third-grader who didn't have to go to school -- wandering the streets of Savannah, Ga., with my

  • Mouth Guards: Sports equipment that protects the smile

    Information provided by the American Dental AssociationIt's easy to take some things for granted until they're suddenly gone. Have you ever thought about how it would feel if you lost one or two of your front teeth? You'd probably avoid smiling. It would be uncomfortable talking with someone

  • National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

    In the early morning Dec. 7, 1941, 353 Japanese aircraft launched from six aircraft carriers and conducted a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The results were devastating to the US Navy's Pacific Fleet and to our nation's sense of security and invulnerability. 2,402 Americans were killed and 1,282

  • Every Airman a part of the fight – a look at a few logistics Airmen

    Over my 24 years of service in the world's greatest Air Force, I've realized that every Airman plays an integral part in accomplishing our mission, but that not every Airman knows this undeniable truth. The truth is it is amazing what you do for our nation day in and day out - you are the most

  • Tooth care for little ones

    As with any other part of your child's body, your child's mouth needs to be cleaned regularly to keep it healthy, working properly and looking good. Research shows that the health of your mouth affects the health of the rest of your body. If your child's mouth is clean and healthy, the rest of his

  • Resiliency is the norm for traumatic stress survivors

    The Department of Defense recently awarded 25 million dollars to a study targeted at determining the most effective interventions for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in combat veterans. The increased attention on treating PTSD has been accompanied by efforts to prevent symptoms. Research indicates

  • The Silencing Mother of Verdun

    She sits atop a pedestal in the Douamont Ossuary, a memorial to the thousands of unknown soldiers whose bones litter the subterranean compartments beneath her. Her forehead is covered by a folded cloak. Her head is gently bowed and her eyes are closed as a sign of respect. A slightly curved, gracile

  • Moron unit exemplifies USAFE excellence

    Part of my job as the senior enlisted member in the United States Air Forces in Europe is to travel around the command to see what work our Airmen are doing and then inform our senior leaders. I know that our Air Force is facing some great challenges, but a recent visit to a geographically separated