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  • Stove safety tips prevent injuries to children

    A hot stove is dangerous, especially to small children. Understanding the danger is an essential life tool all children should learn. The following safety tips can be used to prevent injuries to your children and to yourself: Never leave children unattended near an operating stove.

  • New policy extends uniform wear on commercial travel

    With the recent approved expansion of the existing wear policy, Airmen are now allowed to wear the Airman Battle Uniform, Battle Dress Uniform or Desert Camouflage Uniform while traveling in an official capacity on commercial travel within the continental United States.Airmen are still authorized

  • Protect Yourself from the West Nile Virus

    Summer is here and with hot weather comes the potential for mosquito-borne illnesses. One of the worst in the United States is the West Nile Virus. The West Nile Virus is spread to humans by infected mosquitoes, which acquire it through biting birds or other animals. The virus is not transmitted

  • Overweight, obesity pose greater risk for medical complications

    Obesity in America is an epidemic, which led the CDC to rank it as the No. 1 health threat facing America. In 2004, the Center for Disease Control found that 65 percent of American adults were overweight and 30 percent were obese. Unfortunately, our children are following in our footsteps.  The

  • Remember fire safety when grilling this summer

    Summertime is "chilling" time, and for many Americans, that means grilling time. However, when people put on their "World's Best Cook" aprons, they may forget to put on their thinking caps. According to the National Fire Protection Association, outdoor grilling causes more than 600 accidental fires

  • Playground's hot surfaces pose burn risks to children

    Solid steel decks, hard plastic slides or steps in direct sunlight retain heat and may reach temperatures hot enough to cause serious contact burns in a matter of seconds. Because of this, parents and caregivers are responsible to check for hot surfaces on playground equipment before allowing young

  • Edwards celebrates July as Spiritual Wellness Month

    We live with an everyday faith in the world around us. We trust that when we turn on a light switch or appliance, there is electricity and the power is there. Recently, we had this faith shaken when the base and some surrounding communities had a power outage. On July 8, people living at Edwards

  • Transportation Incentive Program offers reimbursement for commuters

    To offset rising commuting costs, base personnel may apply for the Transportation Incentive program. Participants are eligible to be reimbursed up to $115 per month. The incentive program is open to all active duty military personnel, Guardsmen and Reservists serving on active-duty as well

  • Food safety during summer heat

    Summer is often associated with cookouts, picnics and other outdoor meals. The combination of warm weather and leaving food out at room temperature can make food unsafe to eat. When transporting food and cooking out, it's especially important to pay attention to food safety, and to keep cold food

  • Safety is a team effort

    The Air Force developed the 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign in the late 1960s to counter the traditional increase in mishaps and fatalities during the summer months. This year, our 101 CDOS initiative "Safety is a team effort" began on May 23 and ends on Sept. 2. So far, the Air Force has lost