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  • April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

    Do you think using a hands-free device, whether it is an earpiece or a dashboard infotainment system, is the safe way to drive and talk on the phone? If so, you are not alone.A recent National Safety Council poll shows that 80 percent of U.S. drivers believe hands-free cell phones are safer than

  • Protect yourself from tax-related identity theft

    It's tax season, where most people pay what is due or get back what they rightfully earned. However, this filing season, there has been a surge in tax-related identity theft.  Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses stolen social security number to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent

  • Col. TJ Hamrick's excellent adventure

    Looking back at past accomplishments can almost seem like stepping into a phone booth time machine giving you a nostalgic feeling.Twelve years ago, Justin Timberlake's debut album was all over the radio, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had recently won the Super Bowl against the Oakland Raiders and

  • Just one of the guys

    Even though she's the only female in her fire protection apprentice class, Airman 1st Class Brooke D. Hunt is treated like one of the guys.Hunt is originally from Medford, New Jersey and joined the Air Force in 2013. She is with the 177th Fighter Wing New Jersey Air National Guard in Atlantic City,

  • Student firefighter reflects on training

    Students fight fires for the first time in block four training at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy.Block four is a departure from individual training and classroom lessons. They are taught how to work as a team and put their previous training to practical use."Our training is

  • Retiree Activities Office receives new director

    Retired Air Force Col. J. Robert Adams volunteered to become the new Retiree Activities Office Director and provides office hours 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday through Friday.The RAO can provide various benefits or referrals to local retired service members.According to the RAO's charter, the office's

  • Civilian Expeditionary Workforce

    The US Central Command Civilian Expeditionary Workforce allows current Department of Defense civilian employees to use their initiative, capabilities, experience, skill and knowledge to support the DOD in accomplishing its mission overseas.  Employees interested in applying their expertise in a

  • Rigors of ROTC field training

    For many college, students the summer between their sophomore and junior years is a good time to do a study abroad program or work a part-time job while earning a few more credits in summer school. For Air Force ROTC cadets, it is the summer they participate in the highly competitive program known

  • The path to becoming a Judge Advocate General

    Judge Advocate Generals have involvement in nearly all facets of the Air Force.  From providing legal assistance to advising commanders, JAGs are entrusted with a high level of responsibility and have the opportunity to have an immediate impact on the mission.If you are currently a commissioned

  • Comprehensive Airman Fitness: Be resilient

    Everyone faces stress on a day-to-day basis, but what they do not realize is that the negative stress effects can cause a heavier burden.Comprehensive Airman Fitness is a holistic approach to train resilience to military members, civilians and family members, which encourages positive thinking and