When shoveling snow, keep some tips in mind to avoid health risks

While the amount of snow that falls in the local area may not be huge overall, it can come in waves and often in large amounts at once.Here are a few tips for those of you who don't have much snow shoveling experience and some reminders for old pros.What the experts saySnow shoveling is considered a

445th ASTS welcomes new commander

AFMC promotes awareness of heart attack warning signs

February is American Heart Month. The National Institutes of Health reports that more than one million people in the United States have a heart attack each year. Of the people who die from heart attacks, about half die within an hour of their first symptoms and before they reach the hospital. When a

Achieving financial success in the new year

At the start of the new year - and the end of another holiday season - some Airmen may find that their finances need a checkup. Overspending is common during the holidays and many people spend more than the recommended 1.5 percent of gross family income on presents. If they used credit cards to make

Cold-weather driving calls for extra precautions

The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is not to drive at all, if you can avoid it. Don't go out until the snow plows and salt/sand trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination.As with any time you drive, making sure your car is

SecAF, CSAF discuss future of the Air Force

Senior leadership addressed the key issues, priorities, initiatives and challenges facing the Air Force during the State of the Air Force press briefing, Jan. 15 at the Pentagon.Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, focused on the Air

Flag raising ceremony, luncheon honor Dayton VA residents

Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center Community Living Center residents were treated to a special flag raising ceremony and a bountiful spread of food to celebrate the holiday season December 6, 2014.  Former Prisoner of War Sgt. 1st Class Harley Coon, a CLC resident, proposed the idea of having a

Free tax preparation, advice available to military families

With the new year comes the annual dread of tax-filing season and the confusion and stress that can go along with it, especially for military families whose tax returns can be further complicated by frequent relocations, involvement of rental properties and other aspects of military life.To ease the

445th Airlift Wing January Spotlight Performer

Rank/Name:Senior Airman Alexandra KlusUnit:445th Security Forces SquadronDuty Title:Security Forces journeymanHometown:Cincinnati, OhioCivilian Job:Graduate studentHobbies:Traveling, sports, fitness, mountain biking, road tripsCareer Goal:Honestly, I do not have a specific career goal in mind. The

Nominations for 2015 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award due

Nominations for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, 2015 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is due January 19, 2015. The Freedom Award is the Nation's highest honor presented to civilian employers for exceptional support of their