• TRICARE offers resources, treatment for alcohol abuse

    Don't Be 'That Guy' As part of a proactive outreach campaign, the Department of Defense launched "That Guy," a multimedia campaign with the goal of reducing excessive drinking among service men and women, with a campaign reminder, "Don't be 'that guy' (or gal)!" Although "that guy" is the butt of

  • Competitors set for Rodeo 2007

    More than 55 US and international teams will participate in Air Mobility Command's Rodeo 2007 July 22 - 28 at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. The competition focuses on readiness, and features airdrop, air refueling, and other events showcasing security forces, aerial port, maintenance and aeromedical

  • Air Force leading contributor in keeping the world green

    Bluesuiters celebrated Earth Day April 22 with the knowledge that they play an important role in keeping the world green. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency tabulates a quarterly listing of the top 25 partner organizations that purchase the highest amount of environmentally friendly power and

  • Women take self-defense class for more than just kicks

    To recognize Sexual Assault Awareness month in April, free women's self defense classes are now being offered by McConnell's security forces personnel. The instructors have revamped the course with intent to teach it more frequently throughout the year. Classes are conducted in the fitness center at

  • McConnell celebrates ‘Lab Week’

    When McConnell laboratory patients have their blood taken, and it gets carted off behind the swinging white doors -- never to return to its rightful owner -- it doesn't just disappear. It is handed to a medical technician, who in turn has the task of analyzing the sample to determine if there are

  • Brush up on TRICARE’s dental programs

    Don't give oral health the brush-off. TRICARE has two dental programs that can keep everyone smiling. The TRICARE Dental Program and the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program are voluntary, premium based dental benefits programs that offer cost-effective dental services for eligible TRICARE beneficiaries.

  • HAWC staff offers many services

    With a staff of experts in health, fitness and nutrition, the McConnell Air Force Base Health and Wellness Center, more commonly referred to as the HAWC, primarily focuses on disease prevention. Lou Stadler, the Health Promotion Flight chief, said they approach disease prevention in a variety of