April 30, 2010 What you need to know about rabies Now that spring is here outdoor activities will likely increase, along with the possibility of contact with wildlife, which in turn increases the chances of contracting rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system and is transmitted from infected animals to people and
April 30, 2010 Develop yourself for the future The recent 55th Wing Commander's Conference, offered commander's insight into the direction of our great Air Force. One of the many topics discussed by wing leadership during the conference was the force-shaping initiative announced by the Air Force Personnel Center. We discussed its impact and
April 15, 2010 What is records management and why should I care? What is records management? Information is at the center of everything an organization does including strategy management, research and development and compliance. How an organization manages that information and its records can directly affect its ability to comply with instructions and guidance,
April 15, 2010 Safety springs forward It has been one long and frigid winter, but spring has finally arrived. Many of us were hibernating in our homes all winter and are eager to get out and enjoy the warm weather. Many will be excited to take part in activities the cold kept them from enjoying such as mountain biking, hiking, boating
April 12, 2010 Alcohol Awareness Month - Understanding alcohol's impact Since 1987, April has been designated Alcohol Awareness Month in the United States. The purpose of this designation is to raise awareness of how we use alcohol and its effects. Though the observance has obviously been around for 23 years, I sometimes wonder if we as Airmen fully understand the
April 6, 2010 The plague of modern man, stress Stress can be an everyday option and most of us choose it, or at least choose to do nothing about it because it appears difficult to avoid. According to Dr. Margaret Davis, stress can be defined as "any change you must adapt to," ranging from actual threat of danger to the excitement of falling in
March 26, 2010 A sense of history In 1994 I was deployed to southern France supporting Operation Deny Flight. During the 50th anniversary of the D-day invasion of Normandy, which began the liberation of France and the defeat of Nazi Germany. This was the only time I've ever sent back for my service dress uniform during a deployment.
March 23, 2010 What service before self really means Recent events have given me the opprtunity to reflect on Air Force core values -- integrity, service before self and excellence in all we do. The one I hold above all others is service before self. This simple little three word phrase, in my opinion, is the bedrock of our nation's armed forces and
March 12, 2010 Will it be gold or platinum? Remember when you were 10 and you got into arguments with your friends or siblings? Loud arguments, occasionally accompanied by pushing or shoving just for good measure. Your mother would look at you with those disappointed eyes and say, "Remember the golden rule. Treat people the way you want to be
March 4, 2010 Discipline in daily life In recent weeks, I've had to confront the issue of discipline, many times under very different circumstances. Perhaps it was coincidence, or uncanny timing, that the 55th Wing's latest "Shanagram" addressed the same topic. Discipline is certainly a topic worth reflection ... it's a trait that is