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  • Getting to know you: Teresa Crumpton

    This week our Getting to Know You feature highlights Teresa Crumpton, 402nd Electronics Maintenance Group, financial management specialist.Time in service: 31 yearsHometown: Warner Robins, Ga.What does your work involve at Robins? "I perform various financial management and budget functions such as

  • Safety First: How the body physiologically responds to heat, heat illness

    Georgia summers are brutal. Between the high temperatures and humidity it can seem almost unbearable.That's why it's so important for those who live and work here to understand how the body responds to hot weather. When the body's thermoregulatory center senses a rising core temperature, certain

  • Getting to know you: Charlene Parks

    This week our Getting to Know You feature highlights Charlene Parks, 562nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron industrial engineer tech planner.Time in service: 27 yearsHometown: Molena, GeorgiaWhat does your work involve at Robins? "My work involves doing work control documents, forecasting and other

  • New interactive math exhibit brings subject to life

    When it comes to math, not many school-aged children think of snowboarding, music or video games. That is exactly how the MathAlive! exhibit brings the concept of how math shapes nearly everything people touch every day."Our goal is to get kids excited about science, technology, engineering and

  • Injury prevention for active retired service members

    In 2014, the United States Census reported a total population of 318.9 million people, and less than 10 percent of these have served or are serving in the military. The breakdown for this is as follows: The Department of Veterans Affairs estimated that there are about 22 million military veterans in

  • HAWC dietitian, nutritionist turns cheeseburger into healthy grill out option

    Turn the traditional cheeseburger into a healthier Memorial Day cookout feature with just a few tweaks.The average hamburger bun provides an average of 240 calories, most of which are 'empty' calories if you choose a white bread bun."Choose a whole-wheat bun for more fiber, vitamins and minerals, or

  • Tips for making food healthy, safe this holiday weekend

    Cookouts and picnics are part of many Memorial Day celebrations and according to Marita Radloff, Health and Wellness Center registered dietitian and nutritionist, favorite dishes can be made healthier by tweaking the ingredients list."Make pasta salad using whole-wheat pasta for extra fiber,

  • Safety tips for celebrating Memorial Day

    When most people think of Memorial Day weekend safety, they think of travel.  With more vehicles on the roads, the chances of a collision increases.  John Ainsworth, 78th Air Base Wing Safety Office safety manager, said taking a few precautions can make trips safer."People can allow more time to get

  • Exercise Your Power over Tobacco during World No Tobacco Day 31 May 2016

    Most of us are aware of how much is being paid to support a tobacco habit in the area of increased health risk, but do you know how much it's actually hurting your financial health? At an average cost of around $6 a pack on military installations, a pack-a-day smoker spends more than $2,000 a year

  • Why Be Physically Active? The benefits of physical activity

    May is National Physical Activity Month. While it's no secret regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health we sometimes need a reminder of the exact benefits.   Regular physical activity can help:*Manage weight*Reduce the risk of cardiovascular