Nov. 13, 2013 Tobacco products contain chemicals Do you know what you are smoking? You probably feel like you have a good idea but the reality is there are about 599 additives and 4,000 different chemicals in tobacco smoke. Of those 4,000 chemicals, at least 69 of them are known to cause cancer. While these additives are approved for food, they
Nov. 13, 2013 Secondhand smoke is toxic As the Great American Smoke Out quickly approaches, it is important that we take a look at our surroundings. Smoking affects everyone whether you choose to use tobacco products or not. It may not directly affect us but might impact a friend, loved one, or even a beloved pet. Usually this impact may
Nov. 13, 2013 Spending time outdoors is a good way to relieve stress As military members, we live stressful lives. We are committed to excellence and are required to perform as long as it takes to complete the mission. This way of life can and does create a great deal of stress. Serving in the military, we have all been taught various ways to cope with stress and
Nov. 7, 2013 Remember those before us It dawned on me this summer that our society can sometimes overlook the veterans who have served in previous wars and conflicts. I had attended the Fair of St. Louis where there were two Tuskegee Airmen at their historical display on the grounds of the arch. What I noticed was the lack of people who
Nov. 7, 2013 Respect is key to being a great Wingman This week we held Wingman Day for the 375th Air Mobility Wing. Tuesday morning was spent in briefings and breakout sessions discussing a variety of topics to include sexual harassment. As with our previous Wingman Day in July where our dedicated topic was that of sexual assault, the underpinning
Nov. 5, 2013 Respect is key to being a great Wingman! Today is Wingman Day for the 375th Air Mobility Wing and many of our wing members are spending the morning in briefings and breakout sessions to discuss a variety of topics, to include sexual harassment. As with our previous Wingman Day in July where our dedicated topic was that of sexual assault,
Oct. 30, 2013 Health care facility managers work behind the scenes The 375th Medical Group, Facilities Management Team, observes National Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week annually in the month of October. The week-long observance recognizes the important role health care facility managers and engineers play in keeping the nation's health care facilities
Oct. 23, 2013 Troop Leading Procedures applicable to many situations In September, Col. John Price, 375th Air Mobility Wing vice commander, provided a superlative professional development brief on military planning. His comprehensive planning overview primarily addressed higher level planning with some links to tactical planning. The 375th Logistics Readiness
Oct. 16, 2013 Want to be really happy? Practice ‘Service Before Self’ A secret you may not know is this: generous giving will make you a happier person. Studies have shown that people are generally happier when they feel like they are making a difference in the world. Social science research proves this, all of our religious traditions affirm it, and even Oprah
Oct. 9, 2013 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Do you know someone with breast cancer? The answer to this question for most women is yes. With a one in eight lifetime risk for all women, breast cancer affects us all. In the U.S. this year, 230,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed, and 40,000 deaths will be attributed to this disease.