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  • 307th Fighter Squadron Detachment 1

    When looking out at the flightline, there is no difference between them. Reserve and active duty members at Shaw work together to support the 20th Fighter Wing mission. An example of the Air Force total-force initiative is taking place at Shaw. The 307th Fighter Squadron is located at Langley Air

  • Dangers of popping pills for performance

    Supplements can help achieve weight and performance goals for some, but even the use of approved supplements requires caution and monitoring. Many commercially available dietary and herbal supplements, including some allowed under Air Force rules, may have harmful potential side effects, said Tech.

  • Air Force spouse achieves marathon goal

    Beep ... beep ... beep, the alarm clock is going off. Cari, spouse of Maj. Scott Boehne, 20th Fighter Wing deputy staff judge advocate, leans over and hits the snooze button. It's Tuesday, 5 a.m. After waiting five minutes while trying to wake up, she turns the alarm clock off and jumps out of bed.

  • Feeding the flame when the nest empties

    (Editor's note: This is the last of a marriage series.) After years of marriage, raising kids and building a home, eventually the nest empties. As the last child leaves, a couple looks at each other. When was the last time they could devote all of their free time to one another? This is the time for

  • ALS instructors teach life-long lessons to Airmen

    The Airman Leadership School wouldn't be successful without its instructors. Becoming an instructor takes on the responsibility of guiding and shaping future NCOs. ALS instructor is a four-year special duty assignment. Members can apply online in the Assignment Management System. There are a few

  • Airman Leadership School guides, shapes future NCOs

    An Airman may come to a point in his or her career when its time to take on new responsibilities. The Airmen need guidance and shaping from current NCOs to help them become an effective NCO. Airman Leadership School is an air education and training command, five-week course, which teaches future

  • Strengthening legs could improve PT score

    (Editor's note: This is the third in a strength training series.) An Airman named Matt joined the Air Force about four years ago. Matt enjoys strength training and working out. In fact, Matt goes to the gym five days a week to strengthen his muscles, but he really doesn't enjoy working his legs. He

  • Getting through the first years of marriage

    (Editor's note: This is the second in a marriage series.) After the honeymoon is over, married life begins. Making it through the first few years of marriage may take more work than a couple expects. There are key areas a couple can work on, and adjustments they can be aware of, which may make the

  • Contracting and finance close out the fiscal year

    Contracting and Finance work hand-in-hand at the end of the fiscal year to get close out budgeting accomplished. The yearly budget has to be spent by Sept. 30, which causes a hectic couple of weeks. When it comes to the partnership of contracting and finance, finance has the money and contracting

  • Who wants a six-pack?

    (Editor's note: This is the second in a strength training series.) Strength training isn't always about trying to sculpt a body like Arnold Schwarzenegger's or to lift extreme amounts of weight to do one repetition or 'max.' Building muscle mass is just one of many options available in strength