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  • Standing Atop the Bottom of the Earth

    Driving my ice axe into the lip of snow separating our team from the summit of Antarctica's highest peak, I trusted its tenuous hold and took the last step up. The views during the entire trip were amazing, but nothing quite tops the view, or the feeling, that greets you on the summit. It is hard to

  • December is National Impaired Driving Prevention month

    U.S. President Barack Obama demonstrated his commitment to preventing impaired driving by proclaiming December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month Dec. 1. In signing this proclamation, President Obama urged all Americans to make responsible decisions, and take appropriate measures, to

  • Traumatic Stress Response Team assists Airmen

    The TSRT-- are you familiar with it? It's another Air Force acronym worthy of our attention and understanding, and it has even changed lives. The TSRT is the Traumatic Stress Response Team, which is a valuable resource for creating and re-creating resiliency in today's Airmen. Approximately 20

  • U3JETS-- A leadership philosophy

    The other night I was doing some channel surfing on the TV and out of hundreds of channels I stopped on a book review channel. There was former U.S. Central Command Commander retired Marine Gen. Tony Zinni. He was giving an overview of his latest book, called "Leading the Charge." The general was a

  • Hurlburt celebrates 35th Great American Smokeout

    The Hurlburt Field Health and Wellness Center is set to help the American Cancer Society mark its 35th Great American Smokeout Nov. 18. The Great American Smokeout, which is usually held on the third Thursday of November, is intended to bring attention to the dangers of tobacco use and the

  • Debunking myths about random drug testing

    "You have been randomly selected for drug testing." My role as an administrator for the Air Force urinalysis program is to assist commanders in ensuring their troops are mission ready by deterring Air Force members from using illegal drugs and other illicit substances. The military has a "Zero

  • Aviation energy...a finite resource?

    Imagine showing up to work to fly. You get your crew assembled, brief the day's mission and step out to your aircraft. You are about to start your engines when the crew chief comes on board to pass you some important information. He says that you have half of your normal fuel level. Or worse, he

  • Halloween safety

    Halloween is almost here. Adults are buying candy to give to trick-or-treaters and kids are busy picking out their costumes. It's a fun holiday, but one that still requires safety precautions and preplanning to ensure that good times are had by all.Motorists must be especially alert on Halloween.

  • To be seen, or not to be seen

    Every day, Airmen around the world face complex challenges, meet them head on, and work hard to overcome them. But during periods of reduced visibility or darkness, we continue to struggle with the challenge to be seen and to prevent or reduce the potential for pedestrian-related traffic

  • Transportation energy saving tips

    About half of the energy consumed in the state of Florida is spent on transportation. That equals more than $100 billion spent by consumers in the last year alone. Small changes in your driving and vehicle maintenance habits can reap big energy savings. Here are a few tips:- TAKE YOUR TIME: One of