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Honoring King's dream of diversity
We have the opportunity to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, and give life to his inspiring words spoken during his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech in 1964 -- "I believe that even amid today's mortar bursts and whining bullets, there is still hope for a brighter tomorrow." These, along with many other inspiring words, filled a great void
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1/14
2009
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Check your lines: Reveille and Retreat
The French military and political leader, Napoleon Bonaparte, is credited with saying, "A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon." That colored ribbon, a medal or other award, motivates because of what it represents in the eyes of the military recipient and of his fellow warriors - a mission well done. The American flag holds
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1/14
2009
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Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Estes in Silver Talon Spotlight for December
Hometown: Poplar Bluff, Mo.Organization: 71st Medical Operations Squadron Duty title: NCOIC, Bioenvironmental Engineering Time on Silver Talon Team: 15 months What has been the best part of serving on the Silver Talon team? "Seeing Oklahoma! You get a chance to travel all over and see some of the diamonds in the rough that you may not normally get
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1/06
2009
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Are you legally ready to deploy?
None of us would ever deploy to a combat zone without a flack vest and helmet. Why? These items provide us with protection . . . and a little peace of mind. Likewise, most of us are willing to take the pain associated with the various inoculations providing protection from biological attack. While we are diligent in protecting ourselves from these
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12/22
2008
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Watch FAT during the holidays
When you hear the word fat, many people think of the body and physical fitness. Now I want you to think about self-care and emotional health: Feelings, Actions and Thoughts. These are three main areas that need your attention not just during the holidays, but daily. The holidays bring stress to the surface due to the expectations attached to them
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12/17
2008
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Medical corner: Food handling safety for the holidays
American tradition calls for food, and lots of it, during the holiday season. The following are tips for safe food handling so your holiday will be filled with healthy good cheer. Wash hands with hot soapy water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food and after using the restroom, changing diapers, coughing, sneezing, blowing your
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12/17
2008
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Check your lines: Proper wear of headgear
This week, I ask you to check your lines on hats. Examine your own and check your Wingman. We all have the basics of headgear down solid. If you are outside, have a hat on your head unless you are on the flightline or in specific no-headgear areas. If you are indoors, take off your hat. When it comes to specific hats, we can all use some review.
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12/16
2008
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Check your lines: Sunglasses in uniform
This week, I ask you to check your lines on the wear of sunglasses in uniform. Sunglasses protect your eyes from ultra-violet radiation, cut down on glare and generally make a sunny day more enjoyable. When in uniform, the only place you can display sunglasses is across the bridge of your nose. There are lots of places not to display your
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12/10
2008
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Medical corner: Effects of alcohol
Countless people use the common drug alcohol, in the form of adult beverages, to socialize, celebrate and even relax, not realizing the damaging and life changing consequences. To understand the effects of alcohol, one must look at how it directly affects the human body, both mentally and physically. Alcohol is classified as a depressant drug
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12/02
2008
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Medical corner: Tobacco effects – in case you need a reminder
I know a doctor that always asks his patients who smoke, "how is your cancer medication treating you?" He claims to get a profound response nearly every time. In my experience, I find that people know the most significant risk of tobacco usage - cancer -- and get defensive when a health care professional addresses this issue. It seems that people
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12/02
2008
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