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  • Experience the wonder of serving

    Whether in uniform or not, being an Airman is a truly remarkable experience. Filled with challenges and obstacles to overcome every day, being an Airman is a coveted and exciting profession that allows all of us to serve and be involved in a mission that is beyond ourselves. Every day we know,

  • It's getting hot: prevent heat-related illness

    The warm weather months are quickly approaching. While we strive to maintain our fitness goals, we should also strive to stay safe while doing so. This applies particularly to the months when the weather is prime for outdoor activity. While exercising outdoors, we should all be aware of the three

  • With troops' freedom to choose beneficiaries comes greater responsibility

    Starting in July, servicemembers can choose to whom a $100,000 death gratuity will be disbursed if they are killed in action. Currently, troops can assign half the posthumous payment to recipients of their preference, with the remainder paid according to a hierarchy determined by the Defense

  • McGuire Airman selected for physician assistant training

    The Air Force recently selected a McGuire Airman to attend the Tri-Service (Phase I) Physician Assistant training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Guinn, 305th Aerial Port Squadron, was one of 37 Airmen selected by the April 2008 Physician Assistant Board, which considered 61

  • Security clearance question on mental health changed

    Defense Department officials will change a question on the department's long-standing security clearance form referencing an applicant's mental health history because they believe it is needlessly preventing some people from seeking counseling. The Standard Form 86, Questionnaire for National