May 21, 2015 Simple act of walking can boost health Driving onto Scott Air Force Base early one morning this week I noticed people walking in the rain. My first thought: I am glad I am dry and comfortable, driving my car. Why would anyone walk in the rain? Then I noticed these folks were walking from the Metro Link station to their work site. They
April 29, 2015 Leading in times of trial On the wall of my office I have a painting of Gen. George Washington by the artist Arnold Friberg entitled, "The Prayer at Valley Forge." In the scene, Washington is on one knee with his hands clasped, and next to him is a dappled grey mare among tall oaks in a forest.The picture, to me, is a
April 1, 2015 Sexual assault reporting: Know your part, do your part Consider the following scenarios and think about what you would do if it happened to you ... or to someone you know. How would you advise them?Scenario No. 1: You met some friends at a club downtown and when you got there, a man you know from the base hands you a drink. You drank it as he led you to
March 25, 2015 Choices today affect long term happiness Frequently I sit down and examine myself in depth to really find what it is that would make me happy, both in the long run and just to conquer this week. Starting with those essential facts about myself helps me figure out what to start running toward.Our time is precious, and what we consider doing
March 18, 2015 Don’t let obstacles keep you from success People who know me, may or may not know that I stutter. I have stuttered since I was a young child. I remember starting speech therapy before I started school. I continued in speech therapy well into high school. There is no doubt my speech fluency has markedly improved during the course of my life.
March 11, 2015 Your role in patient safety She probably noticed me moving the varied ingredients around the bowl with my spoon, or my quizzical look and furrowed brow, or noticed the fact that she was halfway finished with her meal and I had not yet started consuming mine.The fact was that my soup was cold.But, so as to not ruin the date
March 4, 2015 Deployed servicemembers qualify for tax filing extension T-minus five days before you deploy. By this point, you've heard every briefing possible.Airmen and Family Readiness: Check.Chaplain: CheckIntel: CheckAnd as you sit through the finance and legal briefings, your mind logically drifts from how you're getting paid to what you will do with that money.
March 4, 2015 Preparing for tornadoes Preparation is at the core of everything that we do. Whether it's preparing for a job interview, the big game or a retirement, preparation is a necessary skill that we use throughout the duration of our lives.Disaster preparation should be no exception. When it comes to the safety and security of
Jan. 28, 2015 Tips for successful weight loss If getting healthier and weight loss are among your goals for 2015, this article is for you! While it's tempting to go on fad diets that promise fast results, it can be dangerous. Healthy, slow weight loss is more likely to keep the weight off. Here are some tips to best set you up for success.You
Jan. 14, 2015 My journey as a victim advocate When I was a teenager, I saw a movie about a college student who was raped by her brother's fraternity brother at a party. I remember being saddened by what happened to her; not only by the act of sexual assault, but by how the school's administrators and students treated her when she decided to