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  • Don't let holiday lights light you up

    The 48 Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services Flight would like to wish you a happy and fire safe holiday season.The winter season is fire season; historically more home fires occur during the months of December through February. With the onset of the holiday season, it is important to

  • Resiliency is the norm for traumatic stress survivors

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

  • Quit tobacco and rethink the drink

    Why wait until New Year's to make a resolution? November is Air Force Quit Tobacco Month, which coincides with the Great American Smokeout on November 18. The following month of December is Responsible Alcohol Use Awareness Month. The reasons for cutting down on both are numerous- not to mention

  • Senior gets ride of his career

    When a fighter squadron goes on an expeditionary exercise, they often give incentive rides to outstanding troops.One such flight during Operation Golden Lance, a NATO partnership exercise, was more unique than most.Senior Master Sgt. Michael Seelhoff, 493rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit NCO in charge,

  • Airmen go to the dogs

    In the shadow of an abandoned brewery, stray dogs are being given a place to live and meals to eat.Recently, a group of Airmen participating in Operation Golden Lance on nearby Campia Turzii Air Base offered their assistance with the shelter.Staff Sgt. Rachel Lubovich, 48th Logistics Readiness

  • Airmen help out Romanian children

    In between flying missions and maintaining jets, Airmen participating in Operation Golden Lance here took time out to give back to the local community.At a local youth center run by the Romanian Foundation for Children, Community and Family, Airmen played sports and board games with children and

  • Jackie Riley: A Survivor's Story

    Breast Cancer Awareness Month educates men and women on the importance of knowing your body and checking it often. Many people believe that leading a healthy life, riveted with rigorous workouts and well-balanced diets makes them immune to such ailments, but no amount of exercise can grant immunity

  • Dos and don'ts during this political season

    To ensure that the Department of Defense does not influence our nation's electoral process, special ethics rules apply to both active duty members and civilian employees regarding political activities. Here is a quick list of the main "dos and don'ts" that you should be familiar with. For more in

  • Training to be heroes

    For the past week, the 56th Rescue Squadron has been conducting subsurface search, rescue and recovery training here. The pararescuemen trained in a controlled environment allowing them to focus on their curriculum without being disturbed. The cove, far removed from the unpredictable English

  • Fitness class makes Airmen sit up

    The 1.5-mile run might be worth the most points on the Air Force Physical Training test, but the sit-up and push-up portions can cause Airmen the most problems.To help Airmen improve their scores, the 48th Force Support Squadron Fitness & Sports Center has begun a sit-up and push-up class Mondays