March 28, 2016 April is Military Children's Health Month Did you know that one in five U.S. children over age 5 has unhealthy cholesterol? This leaves the child at an increased risk for heart disease and stroke as they reach adulthood. This is alarming since experts say approximately one in three of U.S. children and adolescents are either overweight or
April 2, 2013 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month The month of April has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the United States. The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. It is also a time that we show our greatest support to
April 2, 2012 April is Stress Awareness Month So, what exactly is stress? Stress is defined by the American Psychological Association as a feeling of emotional or physical tension. There are many different types of stress: acute stress, chronic stress, distress, eustress and perceived stress. One of the most damaging forms of stress is chronic
March 21, 2016 April marks Alcohol Awareness Month Each April since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. sponsors NCADD Alcohol Awareness Month to promote public awareness of alcoholism and alcohol-related issues.The 2016 NCADD Alcohol Awareness Month theme is: "Talk Early, Talk Often: Parents Can Make a Difference in
April 30, 2013 April promotions Team Edwards held there monthly promotion ceremony April 30. Congratulations to those for taking the next step in their Air Force careers! To Senior Master Sgt.:Arnold G. Guiao, 412th Medical Support SquadronGregory C. Baker, 412th Flight Test SquadronTo Master Sgt.:Matthew R. Inman, 31st Test and
Feb. 16, 2017 April’s Capstone marks end of two-year inspection cycle MICT may sound like something you buy at a fast-food chain, and terms like TIGIRS, IGEMS and Capstone may lead some people to think of an action adventure video game or movie. The acronyms, in reality, are some of the tools used to evaluate wing-level effectiveness across the Air Force. They stand
May 8, 2012 Ardent Sentry prepares Team Edwards for numerous challenges There were a variety of challenges thrown at Team Edwards during the U.S. Northern Command directed exercise, Ardent Sentry 2012, which began May 2 and wrapped up May 9.Team Edwards was tested on the installation's ability to handle numerous incidents occurring simultaneously. According to Frank
Oct. 16, 2018 Armed Forces kick off NLCS Game 3 A contingent of U.S. servicemembers participated in the opening ceremony of Game 3 of Major League Baseball’s National League Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Oct. 15.The ceremony culminated in a flyover of a C-17 Globemaster
Feb. 2, 2007 Army 301st PSYOP 'chutes' for Edwards The Army's 301st Psychological Operations Company stormed Edwards range as they performed a parachute drop here Jan. 26. The 301st PSYOP Company also performed a combat training at the small-arms range here as part of their Reserve training. The Air Drop and Range training is part of the agreement
Sept. 25, 2012 Army and Air Force Exchange to Salute Those 'Still Serving' As part of its annual "Still Serving" weekend, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will salute former Soldiers and Airmen by offering unique specials and events at Exchanges worldwide Oct. 5-11."Still Serving" sales and benefits information are arriving in mailboxes of approximately 700,000 Army