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  • Resiliency: Optimal fitness and performance

    The term "resiliency" is an important concept that many Department of Defense military, civilian and family members have read, heard and/or spoken about recently. Yet what exactly does "resiliency" mean within the context of a military community? The DoD Center of Excellence for Psychological Health

  • 505th CCW/CC: "Mission and People"

    Commanders and superintendents from across the 505th Command and Control Wing's 13 different operating locations attended the annual 505 CCW Commanders' Conference here at Hurlburt Field from Feb. 6-10.This year's conference focused on "Mission and People." In light of current fiscal constraints,

  • Healthy teeth as easy as "kicking the can"

    It's a new year, and that means many of us will make resolutions to drop some of our bad habits and be healthier. But how often do you think of cutting back on soda? Acids and sugar by-products in soda can actually cause damage to your teeth and other negative effects on your oral health. First,

  • Responsible Alcohol Use: Vital throughout the Year

    Since 1981, every president of the United States has demonstrated his commitment to preventing impaired driving by proclaiming December as National Impaired Driving Prevention month. In signing these proclamations, presidents of the United States have urged all Americans to make responsible

  • Protect yourself and your pets from rabies

    The County of Santa Rosa issued a press release on Nov. 16 reporting that rabies had been confirmed in a raccoon that had bitten a dog. The dog was not vaccinated against rabies, and will remain under quarantine at a veterinary office for six months at the owner's expense.Rabies is a virus that

  • Opportunity knocks: Hurlburt Field tax team needs you

    Colder temperatures, leaves falling to your lawn, and your favorite football team descending to the bottom of the standings--winter traditions that indicate that it is time to break out the sweatshirt, start planning Super Bowl parties, and prepare to file your federal and state income taxes. If

  • Holiday fire-safety saves lives

    As the holidays approach, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging people to look for and eliminate potential dangers from holiday lights and decorations that may lead to fires and injuries.Each year, hospital emergency rooms treat about 8,100 people for injuries such as falls, cuts and

  • AFSOC critical attributes: a renewed perspective

    You've undoubtedly seen the Air Force Special Operations Command Critical Attributes posters. A few years ago following a series of on- and off-duty incidents, approximately 200 subject matter experts identified the qualities that distinguish an AFSOC Airman from those simply considered "average."

  • Flu vaccinations are here for you

    As fall and cooler temperatures approach, so does the flu season. You may remember the last time you had the flu; you got to stay home from work, felt awful and may have missed an important event or activity you were looking forward to.When large numbers of people are out sick, it also impacts the

  • Suicide prevention: everyone's responsibility

    Throughout the United States, National Suicide Prevention Week takes place during Sept. 4-10. This year's theme is "Changing the Legacy of Suicide." In 2007 more than 34,000 people died by suicide in the U.S. This equated to an average of 94 individuals per day, or one person each 15 minutes, died