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  • It is warming up, what should you do?

    It is a nice spring day and the bike has been sitting for a while. You want to go for a ride, but what should you do? You should inspect your bike prior to going out and riding it. If you feel uncomfortable doing this, take your bike to a qualified mechanic to have it inspected for safety. Remember,

  • Sexual assault prevention: moving beyond awareness

     Every April since 2001, the nation has focused its attention on sexual assault awareness and the impact this crime has on those who have experienced it. This year, the Department of Defense deliberately renamed the annual effort Sexual Assault Awareness and PREVENTION Month. I want to take this

  • What’s your social thumbprint?

    Social media has allowed us to network and reach across the barriers of time and space to share our story, build partnerships and connect with people from around the world we may never have had the chance to.But, where do we draw the line? When does information sharing become too much of a good

  • The fast times of social media

    This commentary is part of a Comprehensive Airman Fitness development series.It's become a bit of a cliché to point out that times are more different than ever, but it rings true: with the advancement of the Internet, and the creation of social media, we really do live in an unprecedented time of

  • Asking for help is sign of strength not weakness

    Growing up I was a big fan of Muhammad Ali. He was the world heavyweight boxing champion and unashamedly referred to himself as "The Greatest." I vividly remember a reporter asking Ali, "When did you know that you were 'The Greatest?'" Before Ali could answer, the reporter offered, "Perhaps it was