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Bleach your way to pearly whites
When given the choice, most people would choose whiter teeth instead of a dull yellow color. Thanks to famous celebrities and their pearly whites, more and more people are looking for different ways to keep their smile bright.The enamel is the outer layer of a tooth, and many different things affect its color. Genetics, trauma, poor oral hygiene,
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2/07
2014
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Hurlburt Field prepares for FY14 Force Management programs
The Air Force is implementing a number of force management initiatives, some we have seen in the past and some we are seeing for the first time. There will be two phases, voluntary and non-voluntary. The early announcement of these programs provides transparency and affords each member time to understand their options and make informed decisions on
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12/17
2013
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ROAD to finishing STRONG
Retired On Active Duty, or ROAD, is a term Airmen have used for many years. It means going through your final months with little or no effort. During permanent changes of station, "short" is the term used. Both mean you are checked out.I've seen it and been guilty of it.I recently attended Hurlburt Field's Enlisted Personnel Development Course,
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12/10
2013
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Trading my Eagle, Globe and Anchor to be an Airman
It seems like it was only yesterday... I was running around shouting semper fi's, oorah's and good morning devil dog with my fellow Marines, only to depart into the wild blue yonder. I had the potential to start out like many Airmen. The Air Force was actually one of the first military branches I considered joining while in high school. I spoke to
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11/27
2013
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How to manage stress during the holidays
For many Americans, the holiday season is a positive one. These optimistic individuals perceive the holiday season as a festive and joyful occasion to celebrate with family and friends.At the same time, other individuals do not have a positive outlook of the holiday season. One of these reasons may be that the holiday season is stressful for
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11/22
2013
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How to prevent turkey-related fires
From 2007 through 2011, U.S. fire departments responded to 156,600 home cooking fires on average per year. These fires caused an average of 400 deaths, 5,080 injuries and more than $850 million in property damage annually, according to www.nfpa.org.Adhering to the following safety tips will reduce the risk of fire when cooking holiday meals:
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11/20
2013
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Synthetic Marijuana: What Parents Should Know
Last year, 11 percent of high school seniors reported use of synthetic marijuana, also called Spice, according to the 2012 Monitoring the Future Survey, which measured drug, alcohol and cigarette use among U.S. adolescents. Spice refers to a wide variety of herbal mixtures which produce experiences similar to marijuana, said Capt. Shannon Branlund,
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11/18
2013
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Saving a C-130: Aircraft 1857
She wasn't just any C-130. Throughout my 20 years with Aircraft 1857, I was always aware of her vast history. Not only did she fly more than seven years during the Vietnam War, but she also actively participated in Operation Eagle Claw as "Republic 5."This past year was her final operational year. She was due to retire in June to the boneyard at
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10/29
2013
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Poisoned by my own hand
It was 2011, three-and-a-half years into my Air Force career at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. My day started like any other... I woke up to shower and brush my teeth to get ready for work. However, everything changed when I looked into the mirror. Something was wrong: the whites of my eyes were slightly yellow.Little did I know this would be the
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10/29
2013
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Father, son journey to Black Beret
When my children were very small, I took them to an air show featuring the Thunderbirds. This was the first time they were formally introduced to the Air Force.As the Thunderbirds went through precision drills, my eyes filled with tears as my life as an Airman flashed before me. I looked down, and my son looked at me with such reverence and
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10/21
2013
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