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  • Deployed husband’s ‘void’ inspiration for poem

    A stocking is missing over the fireplace at the Fees' house this Christmas."There's a void," Arvilla Fee said of her husband, who is deployed to Baghdad.Though he won't have a traditional Christmas, she's making sure Maj. James Fee, the director of operations at the Air and Space Basic Course, can

  • AU chief of academic affairs to retire

    Air University's chief of academic affairs and a key figure in securing academic accreditation for Air University will retire Dec. 31 after 39 years in public service.Dr. Dorothy Reed readied the university for its initial accreditation in 2004 and reaffirmation in 2009 by the Southern Association

  • Helpers learn strategies to prevent suicide

    Being alert to the possibility of suicide and asking direct questions can save lives."Learn to break down walls and hurdle roadblocks to bring about discussions," said Chaplain (Capt.) David Del Prado, who hosted a SafeTALK seminar Dec. 7. This three-hour program uses scenarios, discussion and role

  • Model safe drinking for the holidays

    The holiday season offers an excellent opportunity for parents to communicate with their children about drinking alcohol.Children who live in homes where alcohol is not the primary focus of holiday get-togethers may be less likely to grow up thinking that drinking is the key ingredient to having a

  • Young artists saluted in ‘My Military Family’ contest

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center conducted the 'My Military Family' art contest to mark Month of the Military Family in November. The contest winners and their proud parents gathered Dec. 10 at the center to receive prizes and praises for a job well done.Entries were divided into three

  • Gathering of Eagles lithographs available for presale

    The Gathering of Eagles Foundation is conducting presales of its 2011 lithograph until Jan. 3. This year celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Gathering of Eagles with the theme of "Honoring Freedom's Heroes." Each lithograph includes a hand-drawn color portrait of the Eagles alongside their

  • Select Career Development Courses become available online

    Airmen in select career fields can now complete their Career Development Courses through Air University's 'AU Online' website - a derivative website of Air Education and Training Command's Advanced Distributed Learning System - which provides course access from work or home computers.Electronic CDCs

  • Nurse commissioning program seeks enlisted applicants

    Air Force officials are seeking active-duty enlisted Airmen to apply for the fall 2011 Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program.The program offers enlisted members the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in a high-need academic major. The Air Force Personnel Center will conduct the annual NECP board

  • Taking root: Base greenhouse spreads natural wealth

    Maxwell Air Force Base horticulturist Jane McCarthy recently gave away free trees to a steady crowd. The trees are only a part of a bountiful harvest of plants that spring to life at the base greenhouse.All kinds of plants are given away at the "free" tables every day the greenhouse is open. Ms.

  • What's your thing?

    When the sun came up, it was obvious the company had not occupied the assembly area to standard. Security was non-existent; vehicles were clustered and facing in odd directions as if some giant had thrown them down like a handful of toy jacks. People were strolling around and having casual