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  • A dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s, right?

    As is the case with humans, dogs too develop problems such as tartar and plaque buildup and gingivitis. Unbeknownst to most, is the fact that if not properly accessed and treated, these problems can lead to life-threatening infections and issues including heart, liver, and kidney disease.In the

  • A Hero's Tribute

    Looking around MacDill Air Force Base, Florida it is easy to find tributes of fallen American heroes-- from Helton Hall, in honor of 1st Lt. Joseph Helton who was killed in action while deployed in Iraq to the Short Fitness Center named after Chief Master Sgt. Donald Short, popular for his

  • A lifetime of tradition

    An overwhelming pressure hits a U.S. Air Force 2nd Lieutenant as soon as he enters a competition. However, all that clears when he steps up to the shooting line and starts to run through his mental checklist. In his gun box, everything is in its proper spot. Muscle memory begins to kick in. He is

  • A military family all their own

    To highlight the important role children play in the Armed Forces community, April was established as the Month of the Military Child. There are approximately two million military children, ranging in ages from newborn to 18 years-old; 1.3 million military children are school-aged. Care of military

  • A story of hardship—Jeanne Rapp

    Eugenia Szaban was only six years old when she and her family were taken from their home and forced into slavery. She recalled the following events as if they happened yesterday."On the night of Feb. 9, 1940, a blistering cold night, we [my family and I] were aroused by a banging on our door by

  • A1C Franklin: MacDill's one-man fuels lab

    When it comes to ensuring the purity of the more than 7 million gallons of jet petroleum 8 fuel used on MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, annually, only one name fits the bill - Airman 1st Class Corey Franklin, 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician."Fuels lab is a branch off of

  • Active Duty, Citizen Airmen work together to complete the mission

    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Part of the “Total Force” concept, the U.S. Air Force strives daily to integrate active-duty and reserve Airmen. By interoperating, the Air Force is able to create a “Total Force” capable of completing the mission regardless of the full-time or part-time nature of the

  • ADAPT: serving Airmen who serve mission

    Although alcohol awareness month has come to an end, the issue of alcohol and drugs is a topic that affects people 365 days a year. It affects families, relationships and even work environments.In the Air Force and across the U.S. service branches, dedicated and trained service members are here to