March 20, 2008 New programs offered in April The Airman and Family Readiness Center staff would like to introduce three programs they are involved with starting in April. Employer Expo In conjunction with several local sponsors, April 1 there will be an Employer Expo at the University of Great Falls in the McLaughlin Center from 11 a.m. to
March 20, 2008 First goal met, second one established (Editor's Note: This is part two in a three-part series on the Largest Loser program at Malmstrom. Part three will recap the entire third season.) Jerry Kain signed up to participate in the Largest Loser program for personal reasons as well as for the challenge and with only two weeks left in the
March 19, 2008 Housing Flight named best in Air Force For the fifth time in six years, the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron Housing Flight has been awarded the Brig. Gen. McAuliffe Award for being the best in Air Force Space Command and for the first time, has captured the same award at the Air Force level. They were Air Force-level runner-up in 2002. "I
March 11, 2008 AFSPC Chaplain speaks of courage, heroism at National Prayer Luncheon This year's National Prayer Luncheon was held at the Grizzly Bend Club March 5, with Chaplain (Col.) Brian Hunter, Air Force Space Command Chaplain, serving as the guest speaker. The luncheon opened with the presentation of the colors by the Honor Guard, the singing of the National Anthem by Chief
March 11, 2008 National Nutrition Month: Fact or Fiction This month is National Nutrition Month and the theme is "It's a Matter of Fact". Do you know your nutrition facts? Marketing ploys, wishful thinking, clever phrases, media hype and celebrity testimonies sure can make it difficult. Listed below are some of those common myths. Test yourself and see if
March 11, 2008 Healthier Snack Ideas * Raw vegetables with low-fat or low-calorie salad dressing * Raw vegetables with hummus * Fresh fruit * Canned fruit (in it's own juice, not in heavy syrup) * Unsweetened applesauce * Dry cereal with low-fat milk (single serve boxes) * Low-fat cheese with low-fat crackers * Unbuttered or light
March 11, 2008 Fruits and Vegetables: The more the better March is National Nutrition month. This year, the Health and Wellness Center, in cooperation with the Commissary, are promoting fruits and vegetables. The USDA Food Guide Pyramid recommends five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Eating low-fat meals that include five to nine