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. 6, 2016 Command chief carries on Hispanic legacy of service As one of the 1.2 million Hispanics who’ve served in the military, Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin Miranda, 635th Supply Chain Operations Wing Command Chief, is keeping a legacy of devotion to country alive and well. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, he chose the Profession of Arms at age 17. “To this
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.
Jan. 8, 2016 How to de-stress after the holidays The holiday season often brings unwelcomed stress and for some depression as well. But it's no wonder why, the holidays present an array of demands -- parties, crowds, shopping, cooking, cleaning, weight gain and debt, to name just a few, and can still be rough to deal with after the holidays.Master
March 4, 2015 AMC helps spark interest in science, technology through robotics A state-champion robotics team called "Robo Raiders" showcased their winning style during a demonstration here Jan. 24 in an effort to spark interest in the science, technology, engineering and math fields--commonly referred to as STEM.The team was one of several invited here by a STEM advisory
April 8, 2013 Public Health team bonds: 'I will never leave an Airman behind' Editor's note: The member diagnosed with Leukemia requested their name not be published. "I will never leave an Airman behind" is a phrase from the Airman's Creed and one that the Scott Clinic Public Health flight team embodied as they came to the aid of a fellow Wingman diagnosed with Leukemia.