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  • CFLs: The ugly duckling of the energy world

    The first time I saw one, I thought it was ugly; I still do. An acquaintance of mine had put one of these things in his ceiling fan, just one among three normal ones. "That's tacky- why would anyone put one of those things up there and ruin the aesthetics of a nicely decorated room?" he wondered.

  • Healthy recipes: Broccoli, wild rice and mushroom stuffing

    The Health and Wellness Center dietician provides a series of seasonal recipes for each month. November's recipes are based on broccoli.Ingredients:1/2 cup uncooked wild rice1 1/2 cups water 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms1 cup chopped onion 1 (16-ounce)

  • CFC campaign kicks off with $100,000 goal

    On Nov. 1, the Combined Federal Campaign kicked off and Moody's goal for this year is $100,000.Because the campaign support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world, contributions can help improve the quality of life for many

  • Africanized honeybees arrive in Georgia

    DNA testing has confirmed that Africanized honeybees were responsible for the death of an elderly man in Dougherty County of Southwest Georgia. The victim was clearing land with a bulldozer when he apparently disturbed a nest of Africanized honeybees. In defense of their nest, a large number of bees

  • Upcoming Phase II ORE vital in prepping for ORI

    Alarm red! A siren goes off, letting individuals know they need to don the appropriate mission-oriented protective posture gear for this type of situation.It has been a very busy five months since our last Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, but it's almost that time again. Many of us may have

  • Healthy recipes: Turkey apple gyros

    The Health and Wellness Center dietician will provide a series of seasonal recipes for each month. October's recipes are based on apples.Ingredients:1 medium golden delicious apple, cored and thinly sliced2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 cup thinly sliced onion1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin

  • Eagle Eyes: AF program reminds individuals to watch, report, protect

    As a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Air Force implemented an antiterrorism program called Eagle Eyes and is run by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Much like a neighborhood watch program, the Eagle Eyes program is an aggressive Air Force-wide watch program that educates

  • Healthy recipes: Spinach salad with apple vinaigrette

    The Health and Wellness Center dietician will provide a series of seasonal recipes for each month. October's recipes are based on apples.Ingredients:1 bag fresh spinach, about 10 to 12 ounces½ cup granulated sugar½ cup apple cider vinegar2 teaspoons grated sweet or purple onion½ teaspoon dry

  • Top 10 myths about deployments, legal readiness

    In an effort to reduce confusion about legal issues during deployments, the 23rd Wing Legal Office is providing answers to frequently asked questions. 10. Dual military couples who have children jointly will both need to complete powers of attorney for their Family Care Plan. Only one spouse needs

  • Military Justice Spotlight: Article 15s for September

    The following information is a summary of nonjudicial punishments given by commanders under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice in September. The punishments are determined based on the individual facts and circumstances of each case.An airman first class from the 23rd Security Forces