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  • Leader's Forum: Our most precious resource

    It is a common feeling for almost everyone. We are too busy. There is too much to do and too little time. Growing audiences compete for our attention. Workplaces demand more in spite of shrinking resources. Technological "tools" actually consume more of our time, rather than alleviate our workload.

  • DOD Force Protection Conditions employed to protect people, assets

    The Force Protection Conditions system has been approved by the Department of Defense to standardize the identification and recommended preventive actions and responses to terrorist threats against United States personnel and facilities.This system provides the framework for a commander to apply an

  • Leader's Forum: Following five simple steps can help everyone achieve goals

    Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here? The Cat: That depends a good deal on where you want to get to. Alice: I don't much care where. The Cat: Then it doesn't much matter which way you go.Alice: ...so long as I get somewhere. The Cat: Oh, you're sure to do that, if only

  • Memorial Day Message

    On Memorial Day, we pause from our busy schedules to honor the airmen, soldiers, sailors and coast guard members who died while defending their country. Our Nation's strength, freedom, liberty, democracy, and values are built and preserved on the sacrifice of generations of uniformed service men and

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer, Week 1 - Memorial Day Weekend

    Every year from Memorial Day to Labor Day the Air Force campaigns for safety during the Critical Days of Summer. It is a reminder to encourage Airmen to focus on safety for themselves, their wingmen and their families.There is an increased risk of injuries and fatalities resulting from this season.

  • Housing Privatization at Edwards: The Next Steps

    Earlier this month the Air Force awarded a contract to Picerne Military Housing of Rhode Island as the contractor best-suited to manage Edwards' Air Force Base military homes. A quick look at PMH's website shows the company has an established history of managing military communities for the U.S.

  • Extension cords – inspect them regularly, use them safely

    People use extension cords almost every day both at work and home. They are very useful devices, but they can present a fire or shock hazard when they are worn out or used improperly. The following information will help minimize the hazards associated with extension cord use.Types of Extension