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  • Register to Vote in 20 easy steps!

    It's a year until the midterm elections, but primaries for state elections are just months away. While more people vote in presidential elections than midterm elections, Americans have the chance to vote Nov. 4, 2014, to determine more than half of the governorships, a third of the U.S. Senate, all

  • My Story: How Engaging an Airman Made a Difference

    One afternoon, I came home from work to find my wife and two kids gone. Now, when there's no note saying, "I went out shopping, or I'm with a friend," and I have the only car, I knew exactly what happened.Most people have had that person who shows a genuine interest in their lives. Sometimes, it's a

  • I had school on Columbus Day - 10 years later

    Why do we even have Columbus Day off? As many historians and comedians have pointed out, people already lived on the continent... Columbus discovered "their backyard." I didn't truly ponder the reason until the day I had to go to school on the federal holiday. In October 2003, my English literature

  • Airing Out The Dirty Laundry

    Domestic violence happens every day, and to raise awareness, October is designated as Domestic Violence Prevention Month. Air Force leaders are keenly aware that domestic violence affects not only families and communities but also mission readiness.When we think about domestic violence, we imagine a

  • Spangdahlem heats up

    As winter approaches, heating season is upon us. Conveniently, as we lead into heating season, October is Energy Action Month.The Air Force's theme for Energy Action Month is, "I am Air Force Energy," and it is the strategic intent of the Secretary of the Air Force to cultivate an energy-conscious

  • Children’s Walk-In Dental Clinic

    The 52nd Dental Squadron is hosting a Children's Walk-In Clinic Oct. 11, starting at 7:30 a.m. at the Spangdahlem dental clinic. No appointments are needed and children up to age thirteen can receive a dental exam and cleaning. It will be first come, first serve basis. In the meantime, here are some

  • Paying It Forward through Mentoring

    While we each pursue leadership opportunities and seek progression in professional skills and rank, we must also be mindful that it is our charge and responsibility, as leaders, to mentor others. It has been said that those who lead, mentor. Leaders in this role are critical as they seek out and tap

  • Buechel club re-opens doors

    The Tornado Tavern Club celebrated a Grand Re-Opening event Sept. 20 with refurbished rooms, an upgraded kitchen and new gaming consoles for the base community. All members of the base community, including military members and dependents, can use the facilities. Leadership hopes the re-opening of

  • You are the front line

    "Have you had any thoughts of hurting or killing yourself?"In my work as a mental health provider, I have asked that question hundreds of times to hundreds of clients and, without a doubt, it's the hardest question I ever have to ask. It never feels natural or comfortable to ask a client about