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  • Mental health support available through base programs

    Air Force-wide, the Wingman BOLDFACE initiative encourages Airmen to make supporting each other a priority. Caring for oneself is just as vital, said Air Force Materiel Command Vice Commander Lt. Gen. Terry Gabreski in a Nov. 1 memorandum. "Practicing good Wingman behavior needs to happen daily and

  • Colonel pins on as engineering office pushes forward

    When it comes to leadership opportunities, Col. Russell Kurtz doesn't shy away from the difficult or challenging. An aeronautical engineer by trade, the colonel's career has afforded him many unique opportunities. He has led flight test teams on missions to both the North and South Poles, taught at

  • Submit required forms early to ensure vote is counted

    The Nov. 4, 2008 general election is less than one year away and state presidential primary elections are set to begin next month. The clock is ticking for would-be voters to ensure they are registered to vote. While state registration deadlines vary, residents of those states with early primary

  • Cyber symposium spawns powerful partnerships

    The Electronic Systems Center, 8th Air Force and the service's provisional Cyber Command are already building on partnerships established during the first-ever Air Force Cyber Symposium, which wrapped up Nov. 29. Held in Louisiana's Shreveport Convention Center, near Barksdale AFB, the first

  • Enjoy holidays without going bankrupt

    With Christmas not far away, shoppers are out in droves, trying to find the perfect gifts for their friends and loved ones. Amidst the cheerful masses, bright decorations and festive atmosphere, many risk overspending during the holiday season. Airmen who strategize their holiday spending, however,

  • Avoiding holiday stress, blues

    Many anticipate the holiday season as a time to enjoy family and friends, traditions and hope for the new year. For some, however, the holidays bring stress and pressure rather than good cheer. These individuals may find themselves angry, tired and irritable. The holiday season can be a catalyst for