The Importance of fluoride

(Editor's note: The author is a Doctor of Dental Medicine) Fluoride is a natural occurring mineral in all water sources. This mineral is effective in preventing and reversing the early signs of tooth decay. Enamel, the hardest substance in the body, is the outermost layer of teeth and benefits from

Will you be my Valentine?

Help line, Total Force Service Center opens for Airmen's questions

Members of the Total Force - regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian and retired Airmen - are on line to have one central phone number for help with their personnel questions starting at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time Feb. 22. Members of the Air Force community should call

Air Force Inspector General visits Whiteman

ACC Joan Orr Spouse of the Year Award: A spouses quest to make Whiteman a better place!

Having touched many lives with countless volunteer hours at various locations around Whiteman, it's no surprise Mrs. Christina Lynch has been selected as the 2009 Air Combat Command Joan Orr Spouse of the Year Award recipient. The Joan Orr award is presented to spouses of active-duty members that

Dancing through the decades

Team Whiteman participates in Healthy Heart 5K Fun Run

Validation, Hard working 509er recognized AF Wide

A pleasant surprise came to Tech. Sgt. Knicole Akins, non-commissioned officer in-charge of pharmacy services, when her first sergeant and superintendent paid her a visit Feb. 2. Her concerned faded, and a smile crossed her face when they told her she had been chosen as the Air Force Pharmacy

Change is not always a bad thing

I can still remember my initial days of basic training--and I'm sure most Airmen, if they really try, can too. For me this was a significant change in lifestyle. It was also a time of anxiety, apprehension, doubt, fear and chaos on many fronts. Ultimately the majority of us triumphed over this

Dealing with post-combat issues: Mental health resources for service members and families

Whether gone for two months or two years, returning from combat can be grueling. Servicemembers readjusting back into society need time to recover from the stress of a highly charged war zone. Most adapt well after some time; however, if problems continue and interfere with daily activities, it's