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  • Damaged household goods don't have to be a hassle

    To complete the Air Force mission, Airmen must constantly relocate. This can sometimes be a hassle. The base Legal Office can help Airmen who need information concerning damages to their household goods during government paid shipment and other property damage. Any deliveries of damaged household

  • Wilford Hall conducts study to reduce premature births

    A research program is under way at Wilford Hall Medical Center to test the effectiveness of an investigational drug to reduce preterm delivery in women.Lt. Col. (Dr.) Andrea Shields, 59th Maternal/Child Care Squadron, maternal-fetal medicine specialist, along with investigators from eight other

  • Education center saves Air Force time, money

    Success and savings on national testing at the Lackland AFB Education Center are forming a program model for the Air Force.A partnership between Lackland and the San Antonio branch of Wayland Baptist University last December computerized the testing program that is taking the national testing center

  • PCSing with pets: tips to choosing the right flight

    Pets are an important part of the family making the move with you to new duty stations, but what's the best way to get them there? Some members moving to a new duty station get an opportunity to choose between traveling with Air Mobility Command or on commercial airlines. Here are some tips when

  • Eyes see danger

    When Airman deploy, they must stay vigilant at all times, relying greatly on sight. Sheppard AFB is home to a course that teaches Airmen how to care for fellow Airmens's eyes to maintain good health and mission readiness. Airmen in the Optometry and Ophthalmology course receive more than 450 hours

  • Altus AFB civil engineers create conservation system

    The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron, the "Dirt Boys" of the Horizontal Construction shop, are dedicated to keeping the environment clean and healthy, recently improving a conservation system that traps contaminated water on base for mitigation and disposal."(It's) worth every penny in so many ways to

  • Distinguished educators gain first-hand experience during Maxwell visit

    Twenty-five distinguished educators from colleges and universities across the United States and Puerto Rico completed a three-day visit to Maxwell Air Force Base June 12.The Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accession and Citizen Development provided the college and university representatives an

  • Pilot-for-day visits 309th Fighter Squadron

    When Isaiah "ZEZE" Acosta woke up June 11, he thought it was going to be another ordinary day, until he was given the ultimate surprise -- the opportunity to be the next pilot-for-a-day at Luke Air Force Base.The 10-year-old was chosen to participate in the PFAD program through Phoenix Children's

  • Luke chaplain assists in Haiti relief

    The Luke Air Force Base Chapel raised more than $4,200 to help with relief efforts in Haiti during January and February. But, money alone wasn't enough for one chaplain.Chaplain (Capt.) Carlos Brito, 56th Fighter Wing protestant chaplain, decided he wanted to donate his time and help the people of