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  • Life in combat training

    I joined the Air Force July 2012. I never thought I would be going through combat readiness training so early. I didn't really know what to expect. But I had a feeling it was going to suck. I mean, I went through something similar in basic training called Beast Week, which tested our combat skills.

  • Sequestration is a big deal, so are you

    As you know, budget cuts went into effect March 1. Across the command, we took action to help manage the impact and to prepare for a worst-case scenario. We are in the process of cutting non-mission critical travel, base maintenance contracts, and facility projects, and we are anticipating steep

  • Sequestration: How USAFE-AFAFRICA may be affected

    As we approach the automatic budget cuts slated to go into effect on March 1, I would like to share some of my thoughts on how our command may be affected and how we will respond.Our outstanding team of resource managers has tirelessly planned for these cuts, and we are prepared to implement them if

  • Sippy cups and your child's teeth

    Did you know that as soon as teeth appear in one's mouth, decay can occur? One of the risk factors for Early Childhood Caries, sometimes called baby bottle tooth decay, is frequent and prolonged exposure of a child's teeth to liquids such as fruit juice, milk or formula, which all contain sugar.

  • How to master the EPR

    Being a supervisor is hard work. It requires courage, competence, and a lot of time when, let's face it, spare time isn't a luxury most of us have. A major piece of being a supervisor is documenting a subordinate's performance. The Enlisted Performance Report is a permanent record that can affect a

  • Drunk Driving: Destroys families, readiness

    Drunk driving is a serious and completely preventable offense. Nearly 12,000 people die in driving under the influence-related accidents in America each year. There are also 900,000 people arrested each year for DUI and driving while intoxicated incidents, one third of whom are repeat offenders.

  • Keys to a successful food holiday season

    The holidays are fast approaching, which means tis the season to share our kitchens with family and friends. To prevent foodborne illness, remember these food safety tips for a successful and healthy holiday season.When cooking our favorite meats, internal temperatures should be: - Poultry: 165-175

  • Every Airman a sensor

    I would like to have a few moments of your time to tell you something of great concern to me. I have had the privilege of serving in the Air Force for 35 years and there is nothing more important to me as your commander than your safety and your welfare. I recently began visiting your wings and many

  • Take the protocol challenge

    Everyday at 5 p.m. on Spangdahlem AB, one might notice large groups of people huddled up just inside the doors of the post office, the Exchange or almost any building. One might also notice a few people making a mad-dash to their car around this same time. This must be a strange phenomenon for

  • What’s your leadership philosophy?

    I'm sure we can all point out a few of our leadership's obvious strengths and maybe even some of their less-obvious weaknesses. But with every changeover, I ask myself what really makes them tick? What motivates them? What are their intentions? What are their goals? Why are they here? The answer