Nov. 16, 2016 Consider these tips preparing for cold and flu season It’s cold and flu season. It is very likely that at least half of your family will be affected by some sort of cold virus this winter and spring by culprits like Adenovirus, Influenza A or B, and Rhinovirus.Symptoms can assume a spectrum of severity from one-two days of malaise, minimal upper
Nov. 16, 2016 Wing Commander Q&A: Low manning, Enlisted and Officer Pay Gap, and Motivation Here is the next round of Q&As from my most recent Commander’s Call.I posted these responses and previous Q&A to our wing Sharepoint site and our public website, www.scott.af.mil, for future access and review.Please keep the questions coming!Here is the next round of Q&As from my most recent
Nov. 9, 2016 Wing Commander Q&A: Appealing evaluations, Gym and track improvements, and Email Here is the next round of Q&As from my most recent Commander’s Call.I posted these responses and previous Q&A to our wing Sharepoint site and our public website, www.scott.af.mil, for future access and review.Please keep the questions coming!PERSONNEL ISSUESCan those affected by an unjust annual
Nov. 2, 2016 Wing Commander Q&A: 'Force of the Future' Initiatives, FPCON and CDC Hours Here is the next round of Q&As from my most recent Commander’s Call.I posted these responses and previous Q&A to our wing Sharepoint site and our public website, www.scott.af.mil, for future access and review.Please keep the questions coming!PERSONNEL ISSUESWhat is actually happening with the “Force
Oct. 27, 2016 The torn shoulder that saved my life July 2015 - I woke one morning with left shoulder pain. It progressively got worse. My insurance company wouldn’t pay for an MRI until I completed physical therapy. I did. Three months later, I was still in pain. My insurance company finally authorized an MRI to help diagnose my problem. Turns
Oct. 27, 2016 My journey through breast cancer July 11, 2016 - It should have been a very happy day for both my husband and myself; it was our 13 year anniversary. However, on this day I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 46. To say the least, I was shocked, devastated, and scared to death. My journey started the next day with a
Oct. 26, 2016 Wing Commander Q&A: High Year Tenure, Road Improvements and Recycling Center Opening Here is the next round of Q&As from my most recent Commander’s Call.I posted these responses and previous Q&A to our wing Sharepoint site and our public website, www.scott.af.mil, for future access and review.Please keep the questions coming!Here is the next round of Q&As from my most recent
Oct. 19, 2016 Fighting breast cancer At age 41 I received the news that no one wants to hear: “You have cancer.”Honestly I know I blanked out, and my husband had to ask the questions. I spent several days asking him again and again, to explain to me what I have. I was diagnosed with non-invasive Ductal Carcinoma in Stage 0. I felt
Oct. 19, 2016 Taking breast cancer a day at a time It was time for my yearly mammogram and I scheduled an appointment early in the morning.Next thing I remember is receiving a call from my primary care manager’s office telling me I needed to go back for more films.I remember the receptionist saying they do this all the time, and I convinced myself
Oct. 19, 2016 Why not test for breast cancer? I have a picture of myself and my good friend, Cathy, smiling at the start line of the Susan G. Komen 5k race last year.It was a really hot day in Tupelo and the course had some hills, but I had a good race and managed to place second in my age group. I felt healthy, strong and happy to support