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  • Change ... for a dollar

    When a tornado rips through an Airman's home or they need to purchase an emergency plane ticket to attend a family funeral, one of the first things on their mind is how to pay for it.Fortunately, the Air Force Assistance Fund is there to provide assistance if necessary.The AFAF campaign is designed

  • 22nd MDG pharmacy gets 'SICK'

    The 22nd Medical Group will offer a class about the "self initiated care kit" medication program 3 p.m., Jan. 17, in the lower level conference room. The SICK program allows beneficiaries to receive typical over-the-counter medications directly from the pharmacy sans an appointment with a heath care

  • Play sports 'SAFE-n-SOUND'

    The Air Force Safety Center's Holiday and Winter Safety Campaign was developed to make sure information and seasonal safety tips are made available to the Air Force community. This year, the campaign theme is "SAFE-n-SOUND, All Year Round" focusing on seven modules with three optional modules. With

  • Party season begins 'SAFE-n-SOUND'

    The Air Force Safety Center's Holiday and Winter Safety Campaign was developed to make sure information and seasonal safety tips are made available to the Air Force community. This year, the campaign theme is "SAFE-n-SOUND, All Year Round" focusing on seven modules with three optional modules. With

  • HAWC extinguishes smokers one by one

    The 22nd Medical Support Squadron Health and Wellness Center, more commonly referred to as the HAWC, began a tobacco cessation class Nov. 14.A minimum of 10 participates will participate in the four-week long class. The class meets for an hour each week.In the first week, participants are expected

  • Prevent health from 'falling' this autumn

    It's beginning to feel a lot like fall around McConnell: the trees are shedding their leaves, it's starting to cool down and that Kansas wind is starting to bite.With the drop in temperature and the promise of holiday meals lurking around the corner, it's important for Airmen to keep their fitness

  • Fall pet safety

    Fall is in the air, school is back in session and the leaves are changing colors.Your pet, too, is probably welcoming the break from hot, sticky weather. While cool weather may be appealing, fall presents unique challenges and potential health risks for pets.The use of pesticides increases in the

  • Social norms intervention--Redefining the stereotype

    The military has a culture rich with a broad range of practices, traditions and beliefs - dependant on anything from base assignment to age and career field.These social norms, the rules for how people should act in a given group or society, are the subject of an ongoing study into the drinking

  • Rolling up sleeves for American Red Cross

    McConnell's quarterly blood drive will be held Friday, July 27, 2012, from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Robert J. Dole Community Center. "This drive is especially critical for our base members to donate," said 1st Lt. Waunika Cofresi, 22nd Operations Support Squadron deputy chief of wing

  • 'The heat is on' at McConnell

    Summer has finally arrived and so has the time for Airmen and their families to remember to stay cool and hydrated to avoid heat-related injuries.According to Air Force Pamphlet 48-152, staying hydrated is one of the most important ways to combat heat stress. A lack of water in the body makes one