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  • Stressin' out over time

    Airmen here know that time is the most precious resource at our disposal, but it is also one of the most fickle. Used wisely, it can be a powerful ally. Misused, it can be your greatest enemy. As you examine your own personal life, it may be surprising that a great number of stressors in your

  • Is your toothpaste killing you?

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled "Made in China." Out of an abundance of caution, FDA suggests that consumers throw away toothpaste with labeling that says the product is made in China, typically sold at "bargain" retail outlets. The

  • GF Herald provides base with newspaper

    Base residents will again have a hard-copy newspaper intended just for them - The Northern Sentinel - produced by the Grand Forks Herald. The Northern Sentinel, set to hit the streets starting June 15 for a three-month trial period, will contain news and information about the base and local

  • Inactivation means end of an era

    The 911th Air Refueling Squadron here will be officially inactivated during a ceremony scheduled for 9 a.m. June 8 at the Northern Lights Club. This inactivation is one of the base's first major steps in realigning due to the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure announcement. The squadron's lineage can

  • Keeping food delicious without praising the porcelain gods

    Winter is behind us, spring is here and summer is right around the corner. With the arrival of summer, folks are getting their grills ready to cookout! Warm temperatures are also ideal for bacteria and other pathogens to multiply and cause foodborne illness. Use these simple guidelines for grilling

  • Feeling disconnected?

    Have you been feeling stressed, anxious or depressed? Help could be just a click or phone call away. Free, anonymous mental health self-assessment available at www.MilitaryMentalHealth.org and 1-877-877-3647. Have you been feeling consistently moody or sad? Can't relax or concentrate? Been

  • Men and Depression

    The National Institutes of Health estimates that at least 6 million men in the United States suffer from some form of depression every year. Research and clinical evidence reveal that while women and men can develop symptoms of depression, they often experience depression and cope with symptoms

  • Tick, tick, tick…

    The tick season in North Dakota has arrived! Areas that are heavily wooded, have tall grass or have brush are more likely to be tick infested, especially between April and September, with the highest risk of disease transmission during the warmer months. The following tips for making it difficult

  • Be SMART about managing stress

    It's been said that a job without frustrations is not a job. All Airmen will face occasional frustrations at work, but it's also true that most Airmen enjoy a good challenge and the satisfaction that comes with mastering a job. Challenging work motivates us to learn new skills and perform to our

  • Six weeks to a better you: week 6

    For the past six weeks, six participants completed the Body Gem® program at the Health and Wellness Center. Each submitted seven days of meals and exercise logs weekly to Staff Sgt. Shaleika Anderson, a Health and Wellness Center dietician. She advised each participant according to their logs, and