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  • April is Alcohol Awareness Month

    The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence has designated April 2009 as the 23rd Annual Alcohol Awareness Month. Alcohol Awareness Month began in 1987 in an effort to reach the American public with information about the disease of alcoholism - it is a treatable disease, not a moral

  • Kicking that kickin' breath

    Most people who suffer from bad breath are unaware of their condition. Bad breath or oral malodor is a common problem caused by bacteria that grow in the mouth and on the tongue. The first step to treating it is detection. Many people who have bad breath are not aware of their condition. Bad breath

  • Tech expo to show off latest gee-whizz gadgetry at MacDill

    If you are a gadget geek by hobby or profession, the MacDill Technology Exposition, set for April 23, is a must-attend event. More than 35 exhibitors are slated to be on hand, showing off the latest and greatest gear, ranging from IT "green" products, computers and software, telecommunications

  • Volunteers needed to help beautify MacDill shoreline

    You'd be surprised what washes up on the shores of MacDill Air Force Base. In fact, after the annual coastal cleanup day on base, it is not unusual for trucks to haul of one to two tons of "junk," said Eric Vichich, who heads up Environmental Flight operations for the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron. He

  • Tampa MEPS honors fallen hero

    Members at the Tampa Military Entrance Processing station renamed and dedicated their center to a fallen hero during a memorial ceremony April 11. Sergeant First Class Paul Smith, 11th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division combat engineer with Bravo Company and Tampa native was killed April 4,

  • Airman receives confinement, pay and rank reduction

    On Tuesday March 10, attorneys from the 6th Air Mobility Wing Judge Advocate's office prosecuted the Special Court Martial of Senior Airman James Lee Joseph. SrA Joseph was charged with the wrongful use of cocaine, misuse of a government vehicle, being incapacitated for duty due to drunkenness,

  • Finance inprocessing takes on a new face via Web

    The next time you Permanent Change of Station your finance inprocessing will likely be on the Web. The days of waiting weeks to complete a PCS In-processing voucher for active duty Air Force members will soon become a thing of the past! The PCS In-Processing System is deploying to the Air Force.

  • Traumatic Stress Response Team ready to respond

    An assignment at MacDill Air Force Base is "a dream come true!" Most of us enjoy living in Tampa due to the sun, fun and relaxation it offers. On the other hand, we are aware of the potential of hazardous weather disasters, including flooding and damage from hurricanes. Many might not know where to

  • New DES to Streamline process

    Under an agreement between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, a joint Disability Evaluation System has been initiated, also known as the Medical Evaluation Board process, to improve timeliness, effectiveness and transparency of the DES process. This new program will

  • Stay Fit, Stay Safe; tips on biking for positive results

    Fitness is very important not only for military qualifications but also for individual health. As the emphasis on being physically fit grows so does the number of people we see in the MacDill AFB fitness center and on the running paths. The number of bicycle riders on the base has risen as well. I