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  • Supplement Safety: What does it mean to you?

    Most people would rather place their trust in multivitamins and other supplements over prescription medications, thinking them to be safer and more natural due to their over-the-counter availability.The truth of the matter is that supplements are not regulated the way that prescription medications

  • Independence Day safety

    Independence Day weekend is approaching.Along with holidays, come hazards in the form of some of the most popular aspects of traditional Independence Day celebrations: fireworks, grilling and partaking in alcohol.Fireworks, one of the most closely-associated activities with the holiday, were

  • PTSD Awareness leads to positive treatment

    Post-traumatic Stress Disorder can be debilitating in some patients, but thanks to advancements in research and the continued training of mental health providers, treatments are getting better all the time.Maj. Joel Foster, Chief of Air Force Deployment Mental Health, said treating PTSD has improved

  • Falcons: urge to surge

    With more than 30 F-16CM Fighting Falcons preparing to enter the sky over Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., numerous squadrons around base will work together to ensure that the sky and jets soaring through it are safe for surging. A surge is an outlet utilized by fighter wings to catch up on flying hours

  • Stress can be a mess to manage

    Life can be stressful. Anything from bad drivers to finances can be a potential stressor, but when life leaves you down in the dumps, it’s crucial to learn how to manage stress and stay resilient.There are two forms of stress: good and bad. Good stress is called eustress and can be caused by

  • Honor guardsmen: tradition, legacy, valor

    Dressed in their crisp ceremonial garb, honor guardsmen stand at the position of attention and wait for the lead guardsmen to fold an American flag in honor of an individual who gave everything they had for their country.The Air Force concepts of tradition, legacy and valor give life to the honor

  • Chiefs win softball game with teamwork

    Senior leadership participated in a chiefs vs. colonels softball game at the Sports Complex here, June 17.The ball game presented an opportunity for leadership from all across base to build teamwork and boost morale through friendly competition.“It’s a good opportunity for us to come out, hang out

  • Gate Closure Notice: 441 Gate

    The 441 Gate is scheduled for construction beginning June 27, and finishing approximately in September. A temporary closure of the 441 Gate is tentatively scheduled for June 27 to Aug. 11.The modifications will route all parent and school bus traffic directly to the schools, while strengthening

  • Passing the flag through generations

    “I relinquish command.”“I assume command.”Across the globe, these words are spoken to signify one of the biggest changes a military unit can experience: new leadership.A change of command is a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commander to another in the presence of those both

  • Finance personnel’s hard work pays off

    Llawayne Reid, 20th Comptroller Squadron civilian pay technician, receives an Airman Up! award from U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Jost, 20th Fighter Wing commander, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 8, 2016. Reid is in charge of pay for the civilians of the 20th FW, taking care of Team Shaw so they