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  • Updated AFI 36-2903: Highlight #2

    Editor's note: This Highlight is just one of many changes included in the recently updated version of AFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel. A total of 10 Highlights are scheduled to be included in this series. All photos are staged and intended to provide visual examples

  • Updated AFI 36-2903: Highlight #1

    Editor's note: This Highlight is just one of many changes included in the recently updated version of AFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel. A total of 10 Highlights are scheduled to be included in this series. All photos are staged and intended to provide visual examples

  • Preventing unnecessary spending one rock at a time

    Protecting aircraft from foreign objects or FOD prevention is something that is drilled into the minds of all maintainers. While many people off the flightline may not be familiar with the term, preventing FOD is one of the most important key factors in keeping smooth-running flying operations.To

  • Immunizations or Vaccinations: What's the story?

    The terms immunization and vaccination are both derived from Latin, and while many people use the words interchangeably, it is important to know that there is a slight difference between the two.Immunization is derived from the word immunis, which means free from or exempt. Ancient Romans originally

  • Commentary - Safety recommendations…not just a label

    I consider myself pretty experienced when it comes to boating, but I learned during a summer day trip that experience does not trump safety and following the rules.It all started when a group of friends and I decided to spend the day on my brother's ski boat. It was a great day to be outside and we

  • Commentary - A little planning goes a long way

    We have all heard the stereotype that men do not like to stop for directions. Men always know where they are going or what is coming up ahead. When it comes to nature walks out in the wilderness, the stereotype sticks. There I was, out in the country hills of northern New York, thinking that I would

  • Vigilance must endure as Sept. 11 approaches

    As the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks approaches, let this message serve as a reminder to remain vigilant.According to the Federal Bureau of Investigations/Homeland Security Joint Intelligence bulletin, there is no current indication that Al-Qaida, its affiliates or its allies

  • Marking the 10th Anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001

    The city of Las Vegas will come together to honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedies with a special memorial and several events, which are scheduled to take place Sept. 9-11, 2011, in various locations throughout the city.Las Vegas' events will coincide with events occurring

  • Nellis children perform "King Arthur's Quest"

    Nellis children who participated in the Missoula Children's Theatre program performed "King Arthur's Quest" Aug. 12 and 13, 2011, at the Nellis Theater. "The 59 children who performed this musical auditioned for their roles on Monday, Aug. 8, and they rehearsed every day of the week, for a couple

  • Sharing prescription medications? Don't risk it!

    Have you checked your medicine cabinet lately? You may have unwanted antibiotics from a recent infection, surplus pain medication from when you had your wisdom teeth removed or extra sleeping pills from a recent bout of insomnia. There are several reasons you may have leftover medications: you may

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