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  • Senior Airman Divine Cox, center, jumps up for a shot against his opponent during an intermural game at Scott Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kiana Brothers)

    Leadership on the court

    At the young age of 13, I was first chosen to be the team captain of my high school basketball team.It was very nerve-wracking at the time because I was young and didn't have any friends. While living in Queens, N.Y., with my dad, I never had an interest in playing basketball. I just went to school, did my work, and came back home. I always knew

  • We are Airmen first

    If you ask a member of the Army, what they do, they'll say, "I'm a Soldier." If you ask a member of the Navy what they do, they'll say, "I'm a Sailor." If you ask a member of the Marine Corps what they do, they'll say, "I'm a Marine." If you ask a member of the Air Force what they do, you will get myriad of responses, such as, "I'm just a mechanic,

  • Navigate your health ... safely

    I didn't mind the tour of Tulsa, Okla.; I just didn't expect to add an additional hour onto our trip back home. Unfortunately, I asked too few questions of my bride (the designated navigator), did not plan ahead by reviewing the map, and should have trusted our son (the chooser of the restaurant destination) to keep us on the right path (he was

  • New classes at Scott Clinic can improve your health

    With the New Year well on its way, maybe some of you are still thinking about how to follow through with those 2014 resolutions. Let the Scott Clinic help you and your family. We are introducing two new programs: Group Lifestyle Balance and 5210 Let's Go. Group Lifestyle Balance originates from the Diabetes Prevention Support Center's research out

  • Dental tips for parents

    (Part two in a series of dental advice columns)The first dental visitThe American Dental Association recommends parents take children to the dentist by the child's first birthday. You can take them to a pediatric dentist or your family dentist, if they see children. In addition to checking for decay and other possible problems, the dentist will

  • Rely on family—personal and military—during changing times

    Serving our great nation involves many sacrifices. For me, one of the realities I didn't consider when I joined the Air Force more than 28 years ago was the fact that my parents wouldn't be around when I retired. I was the youngest of 10 wonderful siblings who gave me unconditional love and support, yet I should have realized that my much older

  • Early dental care is vital

    A top priority for parents should be helping their children develop good oral health habits. You can help your child enjoy a lifetime of healthy smiles. A child's dental care begins before birthA baby's teeth begin to form between the third-and sixth-months of the mother's pregnancy. Good health habits of the mother are important for development of

  • Hydrate during winter too

    With the winter season in full force, our days are full of colder temperatures and low wind chills. While many people think of staying hydrated in the summer, it is often easy to forget that staying hydrated in the winter is just as important. The chilly weather brings dry air which causes our body to try to humidify the air when we breathe. Even

  • Influence change in 2014

    The year 2013 was filled with many unexpected situations. Many did not expect sequestration to become a reality. The impact of sequestration on our force was felt by us all, and we are still dealing with some of the aftershock. Now just over a month into 2014, Force Management Programs are in full swing and many are asking--how are we going to keep

  • Blood donation is a form of ‘service before self’

    "The need is constant, the gratification is instant." This is the Red Cross' motto for giving blood.I give blood often and encourage others to do every chance I can.According to the Red Cross, an average of 44,000 blood donations are needed daily because of surgery, trauma, complications during child birth, and blood cancer, such as leukemia.There
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