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Shedding light on sunscreen, vitamin D
May 21, 2009 — There is no better time to discuss sun safety than the present. With spring in full bloom and summer fast approaching, we have already begun to enjoy the warmth of the season. Protecting skin from the harmful effects of overexposure to the sun is the ultimate goal, and that can be accomplished using a combination of approaches. Avoidance of the sun... MORE

Biggest Loser: Who really lost to win
May 21, 2009 — Being 'Fit to Fight' took on a whole new meaning for Team Andrews members who chose to participate in the base-wide, eight-week-long, 316th Force Support Squadron supported, Biggest Loser competition.For Capt. Sarah Frances Robbins, 779th Medical Group nurse, it served a very significant purpose."I signed up for the Biggest Loser to increase my... MORE

NFL Draft: Winners and losers
May 8, 2009 — Winners:Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles had this year's best draft. After seeing what supposed heir apparent Kevin Kolb did in his limited playing time last season (17-34, 144 yards, 0 TD 4 INT), the Eagles realized pretty quickly that not only do they need to retain Donovan McNabb, but they need to give him some more weapons. They... MORE

A collection of sports thoughts
May 4, 2009 — Considering this past week was one of the high points of the year for us sports junkies (NFL Draft, NHL and NBA first round matchups heating up and a good baseball rivalry weekend), I felt it only appropriate to make this week's column a collection of thoughts from around the sports world. OK, that's not exactly the whole truth. The truth is I had... MORE

Baseball is more than flashy teams, expensive seats
April 24, 2009 — Let's be honest: the Nationals aren't going to be good this year ... at all. They currently have the third worst earned run average (5.70) in the National League, no real closer and their best starting pitcher is 22-year-old Jordan Zimmerman, who has had one career start. Things aren't all bad however, especially from a fan's perspective. First of... MORE

How will the National League shake out?
April 17, 2009 — (Editor's note: This article is the second of a two part series).National League East - New York Mets:The Mets finished one game out of the playoffs, despite leading the Wild Card standings with five games to play. This "poor late season play" (loosely translated to "choking" in some languages) has been a common theme with the very talented Mets... MORE

How will the American League shake out?
April 10, 2009 — This is the first of a two part series. Next week will be the National League predictions.AL EAST-Boston Red SoxThe Red Sox went with a different offseason approach than their arch-enemy, the New York Yankees. After being outbid by the Bronx Bombers for star free agent Mark Teixeira, the Red Sox went with a more frugal approach to improving the... MORE

Winning at losing: Winning at Being You
April 3, 2009 — Perhaps our culture focuses too much on appearance and weight loss. We know we have been infected with this mindset when we look in the mirror and cringe at our bodies that have been ravaged by gravity and environment for 20, 30, 40 and 50 plus years, but our culture does not get it.You are wonderful, special, and unique because there is no one... MORE

MLB 2009 preseason award predictions
April 3, 2009 — The 2008 Major League Baseball season was definitely one to remember. Tim Lincecum and Dustin Pedroia showed the world they are no longer prospects. Josh Hamilton proved that sometimes people deserve a second chance and the Tampa Bay Rays reminded everyone that underdogs don't just exist in movies. Here are this year's predictions:American League... MORE

Winning at losing: logging, counting calories
March 27, 2009 — Editor's Note: The Air Force does not endorse any of the Web sites or books in this article. They are simply examples of resources available to the public.What happens when you make lifestyle changes and they still do not make a difference? What if you honestly cannot put your finger on a bad habit that may be keeping you from a goal weight?Enter... MORE

MLB offseason: Who spent their time, money wisely?
March 27, 2009 — New York YankeesThe Bronx Bombers offseason has been busy, to say the least. The Yankees are opening their new $1.3 billion dollar stadium, having closed the doors to 'the house that Ruth built' forever. The storybook ending would have had the Yankees win one last title in the old stadium. They couldn't even make it to October.The New York Yankees... MORE

Who’s ready for some March Madness?
March 20, 2009 — East RegionVillanova - The Big East is sending powerhouses Louisville, Connecticut and Pittsburgh to the big dance as No. 1 seeds, so Villanova is most certainly flying under the radar as a No. 3 seed. The team is led by upperclassmen Dante Cunningham and Scottie Reynolds, who were a part of last year's Cinderella team and know what it takes to do... MORE

Winning at losing: basic tools
March 20, 2009 — One of the biggest things people can do to begin living better is to set one to three measurable goals this week. One example of these goals is to switch to diet soda or water instead of drinking a caloric beverage. One soda has about three tablespoons of sugar, which means that if you are drinking one soda per day, you are consuming over 68 cups... MORE

National Nutrition Month: Winning at losing
March 12, 2009 — There is no better time to reflect on your diet and lifestyle than March, National Nutrition Month. Come along with me as I uncover ways to become a healthier, happier you.Whether you have 10 or 100 pounds to lose, you are probably feeling overwhelmed by different (and sometimes faulty) information telling you how to actually do it. Our society... MORE

March into spring with a multitude of sports
March 12, 2009 — Is there a better time of year for sports than right now? Sure, the month of October (playoff baseball, NHL and NBA seasons beginning, NFL mid-season) isn't too shabby, but the edge has to go to these next few weeks.Think about it: spring training is in high gear with the start of the major league baseball season less than a month away. How will... MORE

NBA trade deadline: winners and losers
March 6, 2009 — Winners1. Orlando Magic- Point guard Jameer Nelson was enjoying a breakout year before being lost for the season following shoulder surgery. The Magic quickly realized having Anthony Johnson be their starting point guard for the stretch run was not an ideal situation. So, unlike most teams in the league that made deals for financial reasons, the... MORE

Will the Cardinals fall back to Earth?
March 6, 2009 — (Editor's note: This article is the second of a series of three)The Arizona Cardinals season was something out of a classic Hollywood sports movie. Kurt Warner was cast as the aging quarterback who's looking for just one last shot to show everyone what he's got left (see Dennis Quaid in "Any Given Sunday"). Anquan Boldin was the ultra talented wide... MORE

Top NFL offseason question: Who’s staying, going?
March 6, 2009 — (Editorial note: This article is the third in a series of three)Albert Haynesworth, defensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans - His timing couldn't be any better. He just completed a fantastic season that saw his team rise from ashes to finish with the best record in the National Football League. The key to the Titans season was their suffocating... MORE

The flying priest -- Bishop makes stop on Andrews
January 11, 2009 — A young congregant watched closely as a man dressed in his liturgical vestments, miter and staff, slowly made his way from the altar down to the crowd inside Chapel 3, which was beginning to dissipate out the door after the conclusion of the Sunday service. As the boy made his way to the cloaked figure, a bold question formed in his throat... MORE

'Midnight Rocker' moves to Air Force blue -- FSS First Sergeant mentors Airmen with past professional wrestler skills
December 5, 2008 — Does the phrase, "Whatcha gonna do brotha, when the 24-inch pythons and Hulkamania run wild on you?" ring a bell? Or how about, "Can you smell what the Rock is cookin'?" For most red-blooded World Wrestling Entertainment fans, these buzz phrases are synonymous with WWE professional wrestlers, Hulk Hogan and The Rock, who have since gone on to movie... MORE

Then Tech. Sgt. Daniel Beverly, poses as "Midnight Rocker, " bad boy professional wrestler. (Courtesy photo)

World War II ‘Fly Girls’ Inducted, make historical landing in Women’s Memorial
November 23, 2008 — The ivory-white walls bearing the newest exhibit in Washington D.C. wound around the halls of a memorial in a wave of nostalgia for landmark women in aviation history. Pictures, quotes, and graphics adorned the display to honor the first, and some of the bravest females who flew for their country in World War II. The Fly Girls of WWII kicked off... MORE

Elmo and friends delight audiences of all ages
October 21, 2008 — Elmo and his friends, Zoe, Rosita, Cookie Monster and Grover, rocked the house, otherwise known as the base theater, last week and treated Team Andrews audience members to three memorable performances designed just for military families. Both the young -- and the young-at-heart -- danced and wiggled in the aisles, sang along with Elmo and enjoyed... MORE

Baggers' Wall of Fame much more than just about bagging groceries
October 16, 2008 — Next time you go to the commissary, the student that is bagging your groceries may just be a future military member, doctor, airline pilot or social worker. "People might look at us and just see folks bagging their groceries, but we're so much more than that -- we're a family, a bagging family," said retired Air Force Master Sgt. Eric Rhodes, Sr.,... MORE

Outdoor Rec offers fun trips, adventure
October 16, 2008 — Team Andrews members looking for fun and adventure outside the gates need only to go visit the Outdoor Recreation Center. Madeline Veria, Outdoor Recreation's new recreation specialist and programmer, has been hard at work designing fun and exciting adventures for Team Andrews' members and their families. Interestingly, Ms. Veria served eight years... MORE

Courses at Andrews new chef brings own flair to menu
August 22, 2008 — The Courses at Andrews welcomed a new team member recently--a new chef who likes to take a traditional, ordinary recipe, add a little of this and that, and transition it into extraordinary dish. "I've been cooking for over 20 years," said Eric Briggs, The Courses at Andrews chef. "In 10th grade they had a French cooking class that I took and that's... MORE

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