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  • Hailey Kossow, a dental health month participant, demonstrates proper brushing techniques for hard to reach teeth during a National Children’s Dental Health month demonstration at Anderson Elementary, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 10, 2015. Icemen from the dental office explained the importance of staying away from sugary foods, eating a healthy diet, how toothpaste is a vitamin for teeth and gave brushing and flossing techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)

    Celebrate National Children's Dental Month in February

    Children are faced with a bewildering array of food choices -- from fresh produce to sugar-laden processed convenience meals and snacks foods. What children are eating today poses not only a serious concern regarding their overall health, but more specifically it affects their oral health. Americans are consuming foods and drinks high in sugar and
  • Brig Gen Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander, speaks the audience at an All-Call for base personnel Jan. 4 at the Patrick Air Force Base Theater. The general rang in the new year with the crowd by reviewing the highlights of the previous year, reporting the successful results of an Air Force Space Command Inspector General Unit Effectiveness Inspection and addressing the future expectations for 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Thacker) (Released)

    45th Space Wing proven Effective as World's Premier Gateway to Space, ready for 2016

    After 17 launches, overcoming a launch anomaly and a historic landing of a first stage booster at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, we have proven 100 percent mission success in 2015. As if that wasn't awesome enough, our performance was validated with an overall score of Effective on the Unit Effectiveness Inspection.The Air Force Space Command
  • Rocket trails from the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying ORBCOMM’s OG2 communications satellites and landing of the Falcon 9's first stage booster Dec. 21, 2015, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. (Courtesy photo/SpaceX)

    45th SW commander delivers holiday safety message

    SharksThere is no better way to round out the year than with the historic launch of a Falcon 9 rocket... ending with a picture-perfect landing of its first stage booster back on Earth. This successful launch (#17) and landing (#1) would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of everyone at the 45th SW. You continue to ensure
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    AFSPC commander issues winter holiday message

    To the men and women of Air Force Space Command,The holiday season is upon us in all its glory!  As we take time to unwind and spend time with family and friends, I encourage you to remember our deployed Airmen, their families, and those who may not be able to spend the holidays with their families.  With the hustle and bustle of the holiday

  • Be prepared: Winter Tornado Season to be well above normal

    The 2015-2016 east central Florida winter severe weather season is predicted to be well above normal.  More and stronger tornadoes than usual are expected. Are you prepared? A very strong potentially historic El Niño is already occurring and expected to persist through spring 2016.  An El Niño is above average water temperature in the equatorial
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    AFSPC commander sends holiday safety message

    To the Air Force Space Command Family,Each November, the Thanksgiving holiday provides the Air Force Space Command family with the opportunity to count our many blessings and to celebrate those blessings with family and friends.  Thanksgiving is traditionally the busiest travel period of the year, and whether your plans include local area travel or
  • To best represent the struggles that go along with substance abuse problems, Robins Public Affairs photographer Tommie Horton asked Angela Woolen, Rev-Up reporter, to model for the photo illustration used on the front page of the base newspaper. Although prescription drugs were used for the illustration, all substance abuse problems are serious, and help is available. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Tommie Horton)

    Drug Abuse in the Military: Illicit and Prescription Drugs

    Just 2.3 percent of military personnel were past-month users of an illicit drug, compared with 12 percent of civilians, according to the 2008 Department of Defense (DoD) Survey of Health Related Behaviors among active duty military personnel. Among those age 18¬-25, who are most likely to use drugs, the rate of military personnel was 3.9 percent,
  • An inspection team consisting of 133 people from Air Force Materiel Command are here at Edwards for a two-week inspection. The Inspector General will validate and verify the Commander’s inspection Program, observe a Wing Inspection Team-led active shooter exercise, conduct Airmen-To-IG-Sessions and independently assess unit effectiveness through task evaluations, audits and observation. The inspection includes the 412th Test Wing along with the Air Force Test Center, Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Detachment 3 and 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jet Fabara)

    Six secrets to UEI success

    With the Unit Evaluation Inspection creeping up on the 45th Space Wing in less than two months, this is a perfect time to share a bit of insider information.There are six secrets to UEI success that I learned when I volunteered to go behind the scenes as a member of an Inspector General team who evaluated Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, in August.The
  • GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Friends and family can be important influences to help someone get treatment for mental health issues. Reaching out and letting them know someone is there to help them is the first step. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/ Airman 1st Class Devin Boyer)

    When to seek help

    Anyone can experience feeling low, down, sad, or depressed, but at what point do we recognize the feelings we experience are temporary and not allow them to overwhelm us?First, I recommend taking the time to engage in enjoyable activities, or do the things you used to enjoy. Those who get over-stressed may tell themselves there is not enough time
  • Honoring the service of Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson (U.S. Air Force Graphic/James Rainer)

    Defenders keep legacies alive

    She was an Airman 1st Class who recently celebrated her 21st birthday during her first deployment when she made the ultimate sacrifice. That could be me.This startling thought would not leave my mind as I stood at attention at the 10th anniversary of the memorial for Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson in Pompano Beach, Florida, Sept. 27, 2015.It
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