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  • Mental health awareness

    What do you think of when you hear the words mental illness? A huge majority of people would think negatively about mental health illness. People that suffer from mental health illness or disorders are sometimes told from family and friends to "just get over it." Why is that? If someone has diabetes

  • Feedback on Sexual Assault Prevention and Response blog

    In the commentary below, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, General Larry Spencer, gives direct feedback to Airmen on comments and suggestions posted on the service's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response blog.Since launching July 15, more than 900 comments have been posted on the blog, with more than

  • Hazards of fall season

    With the fall season upon us, Airmen face several hazards that are unique to the season. Listed are many common issues and suggestions for how to prepare for them.Fires can start in several places during the fall. Be careful while burning leaves outside. Never burn in windy conditions and always

  • Sharing the road responsibly

    Operating a motor vehicle on winding and narrow roads in Massachusetts can be a challenge, especially if you are not from this area. Many local roadways have blind spots that require drivers to pay close attention and avoid distractions. One particular group that has every right to be on the road

  • Combat strong

    At a recent meeting the topic of women in the Air Force came up and I heard someone say, "I think it's unfair that a woman cannot be deployed if she is pregnant." For a moment, I thought I misunderstood the statement and expected some clarification. But there was none. I glanced back at the young

  • Women’s Equality Day: Title IX

    In the midst of summer, you're probably running your kids to all sorts of sporting events, practices or loading your trunk with athletic entertainment for family adventures up north. As Women's Equality Day approaches Aug. 26, you may reflect on the differences in athletic opportunities for your

  • Insider threat

    One of the most dangerous threats facing the Department of Defense is the insider threat. Individuals committing espionage have consistently demonstrated certain "indicators." Although these behaviors were observed by fellow workers, they failed to report them. Some of the most common reportable

  • Founding fathers' ideals of independence still preserved

    To mark the July 4th holiday -- our nation's 237th birthday -- many of us will get together for a cookout or to watch fireworks with friends and family. While we certainly look forward to those activities, we should also use the holiday as an opportunity to reflect on exactly why it is we're able to

  • What does the flag mean to you?

    "The things that the flag stands for were created by the experiences of a great people. Everything it stands for was written by their lives. The flag is the embodiment, not of sentiment, but of history. Our flag is more than a piece of cloth. It is the embodiment of the history of the United States.

  • How to be the hero

    Most of us happily go about our lives with some kind of routine and normalcy. Until one day when something out of the ordinary happens. A day that changes who we are and who we will be forever. For me, that happened on a June day back in 2010. I had just put my three month old son to bed and I was