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  • Commander's safety philosophy

    I need every U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa member to make safety a part of their everyday lives.The safety of every Airmen helps to preserve our combat capability, so we must all share the responsibility for preventing accidents.Your choices impact the mission, your family and

  • Blog: it's better than bad, it's good

    With the Air Force continuing its transition into the digital communication age, it's no wonder the idea of newspapers are a thing of the past and communication mediums like Facebook, blogging and microblogging (i.e. Twitter) are taking over. As a journalist, I came up in the Air Force during a time

  • Summer prep means winter Fun

    The long, bright, beautiful days of summer are soon coming to an end. Say goodbye to the warm weather, medieval festivals and barbecues in short sleeves, and say hello to the holidays! The warmth may be slowly going away but that doesn't mean there is nothing left to look forward to. Just around the

  • Make it happen, Airmen

    Airmen are no strangers to change. Our Air Force was born from change after an exhausting world war when nations were recovering and healing emotionally, physically and financially.The decades following World War II brought us numerous changes: hot and cold wars, technological and aerospace

  • Play it safe around pools for a refreshing summer

    With the unexpectedly hotter summer weather than in recent years, swimming and water-based activities are refreshing treats for children.Although swimming is an exciting relief from summer heat , the danger of drowning is real and even the most well planned pool party can turn tragic if basic water

  • Fake energy: A high short lived

    Energy or fatigue? Why are we so addicted to caffeine for a jolt? What are the potential consequences from ingesting too much of your favorite energy drinks? These are only some of the questions that should be in the forefront of your brain every time you consume these types of products.Energy

  • SAPR Down Day - Step Up, Step In

    In this dangerous world, the last enemy our Airmen need to face is one from within our own Air Force family. Fostering a professional climate free from sexual assault is every Airman's responsibility. That is why we are standing down command mission activities to focus our attention on the serious

  • SAPR Down Day - Step Up, Step In

    In this dangerous world, the last enemy our Airmen need to face is one from within our own Air Force family. Fostering a professional climate free from sexual assault is every Airman's responsibility. That is why we are standing down command mission activities to focus our attention on the serious

  • My little secret

    Secret alcoholism is on the rise, causing more than 24,000 deaths per year. This is my storyMy Normal RoutineI went to the gym after I dropped my children off at school. After my workout, like always, I got dressed and ready for the day. I tried to apply my make-up and brush my hair, but my hands

  • Feeding your child: Separating fact from fiction

    Ask any mom what lengths she'd go to in order to protect her child, and you'll probably hear some impressive answers.Yet, when it comes to providing good nutrition for infants and toddlers, an extreme approach to good health may do more harm than good. Over the years, I've worked with parents who