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  • True gifts

    Holidays can be calm and busy, peaceful and stressful, or relaxing and chaotic. It is a paradox that we see when the expectation of the event has overtaken the meaning of the event. I see this example often in weddings. At the core a wedding is two people pleading their love to each other, and in

  • Finding, keeping focus on the motivation to quit smoking

    "I can smell it, and it makes me nauseous," he said. "I can't kiss you or even be around you. This has to stop."That was the exact moment I knew it was time to get serious about quitting smoking. When my husband and I were in the dating stages of our relationship, I was trying, unsuccessfully, to

  • Tommy got a toy drone for Christmas, what’s next?

    The presents have been opened and the wrapping paper placed in the recycling bin. Tommy is anxious to get outside and fly the new “Invader 700” drone, complete with a 10 times zoom digital camera that sends immediate videos to your new iPad. Wow, you can’t wait to get out there with him and fly this

  • 22 AF commander issues holiday message

    As we approach the end of 2015 and the beginning of another holiday season, I would like to thank every member of the 22nd Air Force (“Double Deuce”) for all you’ve done to keep our country safe and free this year!I would also like thank your family members and friends for their support, as you went

  • Turkey Fryer Safety Tips

    The latest trend in preparing a Turkey is "deep frying." However, if you don't take precautions, you may end up with an injury or fire. Deep Fryers can be dangerous because: National Fire Protection Association discourages the use of outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers that cook the turkey in hot oil.

  • ARMAC salutes military during 63rd annual luncheon

    A crowd of over 700, ranging from top tier military leaders to business and community partners, to current serving and former military members gathered at the Cobb Galleria Centre for the 63rd Annual Atlanta Regional Military Affairs Council Military Appreciation Luncheon Nov. 16 in Atlanta,

  • Keeping the reserve mission flying during budget uncertainty

    Terms such as continuing resolution, budget shortfall, doing more with less and uncertainty are almost becoming passé for military members now.As the Department of Defense operates under a continuing resolution and budget uncertainty looms, Reserve commanders are faced with making hard decisions on

  • 94th CS welcomes new commander

    Maj. Andrea Walthour assumed command of the 94th Communications Squadron Nov. 7 in the 22nd Air Force Media Center. “We’re going to get the job done,” said Walthour about her leadership style. “We’re going to ‘meet the mail.’ And what that means is having what we need in the right place at the

  • Benefits of Thrift Savings Plan

    The Thrift Savings Plan provides military members a 401(k)-like savings plan, which allows members to contribute pre-tax dollars thereby reducing current taxes, and to accumulate long-term, tax-deferred savings and earnings, which can supplement future retirement income. Participation is painless