Nov. 9, 2016 Freeing yourself from smokeless tobacco What’s a good line of attack when I want to quit smokeless tobacco?Quitting smokeless tobacco has a lot in common with quitting smoking. You will need to get support of family and friends, as well as follow the same four steps to quitting, including: thinking about quitting, preparing to quit,
Nov. 2, 2016 Electronic cigarettes—let’s clear the air The rise of electronic cigarettes, marketed as a safe alternative to cigarettes, has sparked a growing debate: do electronic cigarettes, commonly referred to as e-cigarettes, offer a healthy alternative to smoking?Could they be used as a quitting aid? Should minors be allowed to use e-cigs? The
Nov. 2, 2016 Red Ribbon Campaign teaches children about the dangers of drugs The Red Ribbon Campaign, now the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation, was sparked when DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena was kidnapped, tortured and killed in Mexico.Thirty years have passed since Kiki’s tragic death, and the Red Ribbon Campaign has touched the lives of
Nov. 2, 2016 15th OWS advises aircrews during Hurricane Matthew Hurricane Matthew was responsible for billions of dollars worth of damage in addition to claiming hundreds of lives.As it rolled through the Caribbean and the Bahamas, millions of Floridians evacuated Florida’s east coast as the tropical system inched closer to the United States.As Hurricane Matthew
Oct. 26, 2016 Instilling Halloween safety and traditions Halloween typically brings thoughts of scary things. For parents, that may include excess Halloween candies. Consider starting a tradition which incorporates more healthful treats than candies. A Halloween cookie or cupcake event in your own kitchen can be a fun way to get the family together.
Oct. 26, 2016 Ensuring cyber security for the Nation’s critical infrastructure Critical infrastructure has been one of the primary targets for cyber attacks in the U.S. for several years, but most people don’t understand the definition of critical infrastructure. Critical infrastructure are those things that sustain our way of life, like energy systems, healthcare, emergency
Oct. 12, 2016 Preparing for a different battle Cathy Curry, wife of the 375th Medical Group Commander Col. Douglas Curry, is no stranger to the importance of getting a yearly mammogram. At 45 and considered low-risk, Curry was diagnosed with breast cancer on Dec. 3, 2015, exactly a month after abnormal calcifications were first detected via her
Oct. 12, 2016 Identifying and combating cybercrime Cybercrime feels rampant in the world today. Whether affecting Target, the office of personnel management, or presidential campaigns, there never seems to be a shortage of reporting on the latest “theft” by some ghost. The latest trend is ransomware, where a victim’s computer is rendered useless
Oct. 5, 2016 Two brothers, one mission: Service Before Self What greater contribution can a family make than to make the commitment of service to the Air Force and the nation? That is exactly what twin brothers Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Jackson and Tech. Sgt. Nathan Jackson have done. Growing up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the brothers shared a love of football,
Oct. 5, 2016 Toastmasters invites members to gain leadership skills Scott Air Force Base members have worked together to help make Toastmasters, a nonprofit organization aimed at empowering individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders, an officially distinguished club. The certified club is built on an education program that has existed since 1924.