Nov. 22, 2019 Thanksgiving fire safety tips More than 2,000 Thanksgiving Day fires are reported to U.S. fire departments each year and cause an average of 5 deaths, 25 injuries and $21 million in property loss.
Oct. 31, 2019 The ICBM turns 60 On Oct. 31, 1959, the United States Air Force’s first intercontinental ballistic missile, the SM-65D Atlas, went on alert at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.
Oct. 29, 2019 Speak Up: Domestic Violence Awareness Month With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, several base agencies designed a campaign to spark change on how domestic abuse affects communities, families and lives.
Sept. 10, 2019 Pet waste meets storm water Any time it rains, storm water collects pollutants and eventually takes those pollutants to the river untreated. Pet waste contains several pollutants of concern that degrade water quality. Pathogens include bacteria and viruses that can cause human illness if ingested. Compounds can cause algae
Aug. 16, 2019 Women’s Equality Day: On the road to women’s right to vote Women’s Equality Day is August 26 and commemorates the proclamation of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution in 1920. The 19th Amendment states "the right of citizens of the United States shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of sex." Women's Equality Day
July 11, 2019 AFSA advocates for Airmen AFSA is a platform to preserve and advance the enlisted corps’ benefits.
June 25, 2019 SkillBridge, formerly Career Skills Program, launches DoD website On 14 June 2019, the Deparment of Defense launched a new DoD SkillBridge website: https://dodskillbridge.usalearning.gov
June 20, 2019 Backyard barbecue safety tips Seven out of every 10 adults in the U.S. have a grill or smoker, which leads to a lot of tasty meals. But it also means there’s an increased risk of home fires.In 2013-2017, fire departments went to an annual average of 10,200 home fires involving grills, hibachis or barbecues per year, including
May 17, 2019 Launching off to PCS Permanent change of station season is in full swing here at Malmstrom Air Force Base.If you happen to be one of the many who received a notification of orders and are preparing to leave the nest, here are a few things to think about.Orders are not permanent until you out-process from your losing
Feb. 20, 2019 Quick tips--your child and dental health February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Here are some quick tips on what you should be thinking about when it comes to your child and dental health.Many new parents may wonder, when should I start brushing my child's teeth? The answer is simple: as soon as teeth appear in the