• Mock deployment for children

    Approximately 80 children answered the call to duty during Operation Kids Investigating Deployment Services Oct. 1.Operation KIDS is an annual event designed to introduce military children to deployment operations that their parents may experience. This year, the event expanded to include kids from

  • Influenza vaccine essential for Airmen and their families

    The yearly influenza vaccine is one of the most important regular immunizations for Airmen and their families. This year will be different because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended not using the live attenuated influenza vaccine commonly known as FluMist. All the

  • Flu shots are here

    This year’s flu vaccination season kicked off on Sept. 29. Col. Michael Downs, 17th Training Wing Commander, group commanders, joint service commanders and other wing leadership have received their flu vaccination. The regular flu season starts this month and runs until June 2017.“An annual flu

  • Fire Prevention Week 2016

    National Fire Prevention Week has been observed since its inception in 1922. What started as a way to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire quickly became a weeklong event dedicated to informing the public about fire safety. As a matter of fact, the President of the United States has signed a