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Vaccinations for babies, young children

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — One of the most important things a parent can do to protect their child’s health is getting their child vaccinated according to the recommended immunization schedule.Vaccines protect babies from 14 diseases by the time they reach 2 years old.It is very important ...

High-touch leadership

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. — Technology has revolutionized our lives and the Air Force. Our high-tech culture and military are capable of unprecedented effectiveness and agility due to the speed of communication. In many facets of our personal and professional lives, technology gives us the ...

How a purple dragon can help you live safer in a dangerous world

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Reading the words “operations security” more than likely doesn’t get your blood rushing or pulse racing, and no one would blame you if it didn’t. But, what if it could save you thousands of dollars by preventing identify theft, keep your ...

Sextortion: Protect yourself, don’t become a victim

In today’s digital world, most people are aware that they need to take steps to protect their identity. However, there are other scams lurking online that require similar vigilance.The Air Force Office of Special Investigation is warning service members – and others – about online ...

Beat the heat: Avoiding heat stress

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - During the summer months outdoor heat is measured with wet bulb globe temperature readings.The WBGT is different from the heat index, which is a measurement of ambient temperature. Unlike the heat index, WBGT accounts for wind, cloud cover, and sun angle ...