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  • Military Justice Spotlight

    Article 15sThe following information is a summary of nonjudicial punishments given by commanders under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice in from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31. The punishments are determined based on the individual facts and circumstances of each case.A staff sergeant from the

  • MDG encourages use of MiCare

    The 23d Medical Group is pleased to invite patients to register for MiCare, the online Secure Messaging application built to facilitate confidential online communication between doctors and patients.It will also provide the foundation for access to Electronic Personal Health Records (PHRs) in the

  • Turkey fryer safety tips

    Each Thanksgiving, families anticipate a perfectly-cooked turkey waiting on the dinner table like many magazines and television commercials promise. Unfortunately, since most of us do not have the cooking talents of celebrity television chefs, that dream is not always a reality.That's why many

  • Survive holiday season without going broke

    The holiday season is approaching, and it seems like everywhere you look, there's an enticing reason to spend money. Television ads, stores packed with holiday items, email and cell phone alerts all serve as a reminder to dip into our bank accounts or reach for a credit card to make those

  • Photojournalist: not that kind of PJ

    I showed up at the 71st Rescue Squadron expecting to tag along on a training flight in an HC-130P Combat King: some Airmen were going to be jumping out of the plane, and I was going to take pictures. Airmen were huddled around the operations desk, but the vibe was different today. I could tell

  • Remember to change your smoke detector battery

    The staff of the Moody Fire Prevention office is urging everyone to make a potentially life-saving move when they set their clocks back one hour Nov. 2: take a moment to change their smoke alarm batteries.Turning the clocks back will already be on the 'to-do' list for the majority of households. But

  • School bus safety: Obey law, lights to protect children

    (Editor's note: School Bus Safety Week takes place Oct. 20 through 24. Drivers are reminded to obey all safety laws regarding school buses at all times.)When we kiss our kids goodbye and watch them board a school bus, we assume they will be safe.  Although riding a bus to and from school is just

  • Online vigilance helps reduce risk

    I received at least five emails last week warning me to secure my social media settings and be aware of what I post on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Why? Do you not like to see what I had for dinner last night? Too many #selfies? Are photos of my dog eating a popsicle offensive? (In my defense,

  • Moody celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month

    October is widely known for Breast Cancer Awareness, Domestic Violence Awareness and the candy lover's dream -- Halloween. Aside from that, Congress has designated this month as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in an effort to educate and raise awareness about disability

  • Life is moving, move with it

    "You can't be neutral on a moving train" is a famous quote, and the title of a memoir and documentary about the life of author, historian and activist Howard Zinn. What this means is that things are happening all around us, and everything in life is moving in a certain direction. In the Air Force,