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  • Veterans Day is a day for gratitude

    Every generation hopes that the next will never have to go to war. Yet, as our United States Air Force approaches its 25th year of sustained combat operations, willing men and women from throughout our country continue to answer their nation's call to protect our freedoms.Veterans Day is a time to

  • Safety Leadership Team promotes your safety

    In October of 2013, the ATA Mission Support Department management, safety representatives and the Safety Leadership Team joined forces as a more focused and equipped team to better work on safety issues.The focus taken by the combined efforts makes our work environment safer and allows for us to

  • Step up to better health with AFMC’s challenge

    Do you have 'sitting disease'? Too much time sitting down may put you at risk for health problems.  When muscles don't contract, they require less fuel, and the surplus of sugar that accumulates in the bloodstream contributes to health concerns. Research has shown that sitting for long periods of

  • Feds Feed Families campaign ends with success

    Arnold Air Force Base (AAFB) has participated in an Air Force wide program called "Feds Feed Families" for the past three years.  This program provides an opportunity for all of us here at Arnold to give back to the surrounding communities.We coordinate with three local Good Samaritan agencies. 

  • Online risk assessment offers ways to evaluate, improve health

    How well do you know yourself? Poor health is not always obvious. Even people who appear healthy can be at risk for medical conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. The AFMC Health Risk Assessment is a multi-faceted interactive tool offered online at www.afmcwellness.com. Below are some

  • Taking inspiration from our founding fathers

    The Air Force is no stranger to challenging times. That's certainly the case today where, in the current fiscal climate, much is outside of our control and we are faced with a great deal of uncertainty. As I weigh that uncertainty, though, it occurs to me that our challenges today aren't so

  • AEDC Legal Office provides legal name change advice

    Changing your name or your child's name legally and permanently is not just a matter of signing it differently from now on. Nearly all states require that you go through a formal, legal process to effect the change, as defined by each state's laws. Changing your nameMost states begin by requiring

  • Raabe reminds cyclists, helmets are for safe cycling

    Allow me to set the stage for this successful safety story.Two couples set out for a leisurely and social bicycle ride down a local country road. One couple was experienced with bicycling and the other couple was considered novice. The experienced couple wore helmets, gloves, riding glasses, bright

  • Spring Safety Campaign seeks to involve everyone

    Aerospace Testing Alliance (ATA) collaborated with its parent company, Jacobs Engineering, which is took part in a consortium of 31 engineering and construction companies who joined together to raise safety awareness.As a result, those companies sponsored a Safety Week 2014, May 4-10.Rather than

  • Arnold Police remind motorists and motorcyclists to 'share the road'

    In recognition of May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, I would like to reach out to AEDC motorists and motorcyclists alike, encouraging them to "share the road" in order to reduce motorcycle deaths and injuries. Motorcycles are among the smallest and most vulnerable vehicles on the road,