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  • Stay safe: Don't become a victim of ocean rip currents

    It's summer now, it's getting hot and people are heading to the beaches. The 87th Air Base Wing Safety office has compiled the following information about ocean rip currents - which claim 100 lives every year in the U.S. -- to make sure everyone returns home safely. Rip currents are the leading surf

  • Use proper Internet etiquette when posting information online

    Keeping family and friends updated about recent adventures has never been easier for Airmen. With the numerous social networking sites available on the Internet, posting pictures and experiences can be a fun way to share details about life while away from home. Blogging has also become a great way

  • Stay safe in the summer sun

    Summertime is here and it's important to protect exposed skin from the sun's damaging rays. Warm temperatures tempt beneficiaries outside for a variety of fun activities, but whether it's going to the beach, flying a kite, picnicking or riding bikes, the Military Health System and TRICARE encourage

  • Celebrating Father's Day

    Fathers, and the lessons they have instilled in their children, are apparent every day. From Airmen to generals to civilians-- and from the smallest tasks to the greatest feats-- fathers serve as role models, mentors and life coaches. This Sunday on June 19, Americans will celebrate the 43rd

  • This week in McGuire Air Force Base history

    This week in 1951: The 87th Air Base Wing began its history as a troop carrier wing amid the expansion of the Military Air Transport Service and Air Force Reserve during the Korean War in 1952. Established as the 87th Troop Carrier Wing (Medium), the 87th absorbed the resources, personnel and

  • Plastic surgery not just performed for cosmetic reasons

    "A nip here, a tuck there, a Botox injection, or enhancements to make me more attractive," is the answer you get from most people if they are asked, "What does a plastic surgeon do?" Although a plastic surgeon is required to do a certain number of cosmetic procedures to keep up a skill set in his or

  • High school students stir the pot with meal fit for commanders

    Setting the scene with a bounty of flowers, a gourmet feast and a piano serenade, Pemberton Township High School students showcased their culinary, horticultural and musical skills for leaders from the 305th Air Mobility Wing here on June 1. Besides building bridges between the two communities, the

  • Critical Days of Summer: All the buzz about stinging insects

    (This is the second in an occasional series of articles highlighting safety issues during the "Critical Days of Summer.") Venomous stinging insects include bees, wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets. Activity of these insects can occur from early spring to late fall, with the most aggressive activity

  • Critical Days of Summer: Grilling season also time for foodborne illnesses

    It's summertime and the cooking is easy. Just get out the barbecue sauce and prepare for months of outdoor grilling and eating. But the grilling season also comes with an increase in foodborne illnesses. Each summer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and USDA, food safety-related