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  • Rise of the Cyber Wingman: 10 principles Airmen must know

    Every day, malicious code, worms, botnets and hooks attack Air Force computers hardware, software and the Internet. They infiltrate classified information and compromise national security. In response, the Air Force is stepping up its mission to defend cyberspace.Cyberspace adversaries attack

  • AMC Commander: ‘You are all heroes’

    As my 38 years in the Air Force come to a close, I find myself reflecting on the great accomplishments made by mobility Airmen...past and present. Ninety-one years ago we began developing the core competencies that define the Air Mobility Command (AMC) we know today. Beginning with innovations in

  • America Kicks Butts Nov. 19

    The Great American Smoke-out is Nov. 19 and a great time for smokers to kick the habit together. Quitting smoking can also prevent the nation's fourth leading cause of death: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. "My dad smoked his entire life and I think that smoking is what, in fact,

  • The do's and don'ts of winter wear

    As a brand new Airman to Grand Forks Air Force Base, I am beginning to see why everyone who has experienced a winter here stresses the need to stay warm and to be prepared. Since this will be my first winter, I have no clue what I can and can't wear during the cold weather. To ratify this situation,

  • Electricity is a constant in our lives

    Electricity is present and necessary in nearly all aspects of our life, from stop lights to computers. Many of us seldom think about how much energy we use costs. At home and work we all need to be aware of the energy we consume because it affects us all. Electricity costs and demands are rising.

  • As the snow falls

    OK, it snowed last night and you might be asking yourself some questions. What time do I need to report for duty, do the kids go to school today or do I just crawl back into bed and wait for spring? Well, I'm going to try and answer these and some other pressing questions that arise when those first

  • Parents at the front line against kids' obesity

    According to the Journal of American Medicine, nearly 32 percent of all American children between the ages of two through 19 needs to lose weight to avoid chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Military families aren't exempt; a 2005 survey reported that nearly 20 percent of

  • After Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis: What Next?

    "You have breast cancer." A diagnosis of breast cancer can be one of the most terrifying experiences of a person's life. Even if you're expecting it, you're braced for it and you're simply waiting for the confirmation, not much else in the world can change your life as completely as those four