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National Football League: Week 9 Predictions
November 6, 2009 — Each week I'll give a brief preview of every game. I'll make my picks and keep a running tally as the season progresses to see how well(or terrible) I'm doing. Anyone who would like to email me their picks is more than welcome. For all those interested in submitting their picks, please email patrick.mckenna@afncr.af.mil by Sunday at noon.Washington... MORE

National Football League: Week 8 Predictions
October 30, 2009 — Each week I'll give a brief preview of every game. I'll make my picks and keep a running tally as the season progresses to see how well(or terrible) I'm doing. Anyone who would like to email me their picks is more than welcome. For all those interested in submitting their picks, please email patrick.mckenna@afncr.af.mil by Sunday at noon.Houston @... MORE

National Football League: Week 6 Predictions
October 16, 2009 — For all those interested in submitting their picks, please email patrick.mckenna@afncr.af.mil by Sunday at noon.Houston @ Cincinnati - Cincinnati is no longer a walking punch line. Their passing attack is back where it was a few years ago and they are getting a pro bowl caliber season out of Cedric Benson. Houston has plenty of aerial fire power as... MORE

National Football League: Week 4 Predictions
October 2, 2009 — Each week I'll give a brief preview of every game. I'll make my picks and keep a running tally as the season progresses to see how well(or terrible) I'm doing. Anyone who would like to email me their picks is more than welcome. For all those interested in submitting their picks, please email patrick.mckenna@afncr.af.mil by Sunday at noon.Baltimore... MORE

National Football League: Week 3 Predictions
September 25, 2009 — Each week I'll give a brief preview of every game. I'll make my picks and keep a running tally as the season progresses to see how well(or terrible) I'm doing. Anyone who would like to email me their picks is more than welcome. For all those interested in submitting their picks, please email patrick.mckenna@afncr.af.mil by Sunday at noon.Washington... MORE

National Football League: Week 2 Predictions
September 18, 2009 — Each week I'll give a brief preview of every game. I'll make my picks and keep a running tally as the season progresses to see how well(or terrible) I'm doing. Anyone who would like to email me their picks is more than welcome. For all those interested in submitting their picks, please email patrick.mckenna@afncr.af.mil by Sunday at noon.Carolina @... MORE

National Football League: Week 1 Predictions
September 11, 2009 — Are you ready for some football? Week 1 is almost here folks so here's what the plan is for this column moving forward. Each week I'll give a brief preview of every game. I'll make my picks and keep a running tally as the season progresses to see how well(or terrible) I'm doing. Anyone who would like to email me their picks is more than welcome as... MORE

NFC predictions: division by division breakdown
September 4, 2009 — This is the second of a two-part series. NFC North Division Champs -Green Bay Packers:The Packers boasted a top 5 offense last season despite the fact it was Aaron Rodgers first season as a starter and running back Ryan Grant getting off to a slow start due to injuries. Rodgers has had an outstanding preseason and appears ready to insert himself... MORE

AFC Predictions: division by division breakdown
August 28, 2009 — This is the first of a two-part series. Next week will be the NFC preview.AFC West Division Champs -San Diego Chargers:After going 4-8 in the first 12 games of last season, the Chargers turned it on late and won their last four games to win their division. This was all without their best defensive player, Shawne Merriman, and with their franchise... MORE

MLB trade deadline's biggest winners
August 14, 2009 — 1. St. Louis Cardinals acquired Matt Holliday and Mark DeRosa: Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak recognized the Achilles heel of his team was offensive support for Albert Pujols, and did not waste any time to try and remedy that. He went out and made three deals that immediately transformed the Cards into serious contenders to take the... MORE

The 10 most unbreakable records in sports(pt. 5)
August 7, 2009 — Editor's Note: This article is the last of a five part series counting down the 10 most unbreakable records in sports from 10 to 1. #2 Jerry Rice's 22,895 career receiving yards - Rice holds several other impressive records (1,549 career catches, 208 career touchdowns), but his career receiving yards mark is the cream of the crop.There are many... MORE

The 10 most unbreakable records in sports(pt. 4)
July 31, 2009 — Editor's Note: This article is the fourth of a five part series counting down the 10 most unbreakable records in sports from 10 to 1. #4 Joe Dimaggio's 56 game hitting streak - Joe Dimaggio's 56 game hitting streak is one of the most magical numbers in sports. Unlike the other records on this list, there was no "next day" for Dimaggio. If he had a... MORE

The 10 most unbreakable records in sports(pt. 3)
July 28, 2009 — Editor's Note: This article is the third of a five part series counting down the 10 most unbreakable records in sports from 10 to 1. 6. Nolan Ryan 5,714 career strikeouts - Here's a question for you: When someone says Nolan Ryan, what comes to mind? I'm not going to lie, I immediately think of his beat down of Robin Ventura (if you haven't seen it,... MORE

Blood Sport: MMA thrives, but is it ready for mainstream?
July 17, 2009 — Mixed martial arts fans got their money's worth at Ultimate Fighting Championship 100 in Las Vegas last Saturday as two titles were decided in diametrically different contests in front of 11,000 fans and millions more on pay-per-view. Former World Wrestling Entertainment star and current heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar pounded submission-specialist... MORE

The 10 most unbreakable records in sports(pt. 2)
July 15, 2009 — Editor's Note: This article is the second of a five part series counting down the 10 most unbreakable records in sports from 10 to 1. 8. Barry Bonds single season home run record - Barry Bonds captivated the baseball world in the summer of 2001 by hitting 73 homeruns, breaking Mark McGwire's three-year mark of 70. So let's just cut to the chase -... MORE

The 10 most unbreakable records in sports
July 6, 2009 — Editor's Note: This article is the first of a five part series counting down the 10 most unbreakable records in sports from 10 to 1. For argument's sake, I chose records set in the modern eras of sports. Therefore, records like Cy Young's 511 wins, Ty Cobb's career .366 batting average and Walter Johnson's 110 shutouts (all set in the "dead ball... MORE

Final family practice residency class bids adieu to patients
June 26, 2009 — Robert Decent, a 15-year Navy civil servant with 21 years of active military service could go to any number of hospitals between Andrews and his Annapolis, Md., home. He first came to the 779th Medical Operations Squadron Family Practice Residency Program, passing at least 12 medical facilities on his way, when his shoulder began aching on the job... MORE

Chief master sergeant of the Air Force shows strength, care throughout his term
June 26, 2009 — In a little less than one week, the 15th Chief Master of the Air Force, Rodney J. McKinley, will retire from Active Duty. What better time than now to reflect on the chief's tenure as our top enlisted leader? Chief McKinley will be the first person to tell you that he's not interested in legacy talk. This was seen in his recent remarks at the 2008... MORE

Three important NBA Draft questions
June 23, 2009 — The 2009 NBA Draft is less than a week away and for fans, the draft offers a glimmer of hope. Hope that their respective team lands an impact player that can be the face of their franchise for the next decade or perhaps for teams closer to the promised land, a solid guy to come off the bench and give your stars a breather. Every draft is different... MORE

This week's sports observations
June 23, 2009 — Thought 1: After the Detroit Red Wings manhandled the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 5, most hockey observers outside Pennsylvania declared the series done. The Penguins fought back and won a gritty Game 6, sending the series to a Game 7 for this game. The Penguins are a hungry team with momentum now on their side. Is that enough? The Red Wings have... MORE

Captain rubs elbows with 'big wigs' at Andrews
June 5, 2009 — Captain Nestor Jimenez, 316th Wing Protocol specialist, grew up in a small town outside of Aibonito, Puerto Rico, where the roads were so dangerous his mother passed wrecks on the way to work daily. Now, Captain Jimenez strolls across some of the most inspected asphalt on earth to greet foreign dignitaries, including the U.S... MORE

A clear head under fire earns sergeant medal
June 5, 2009 — The evening sun had just finished its daily round, nestling behind the horizon of Afghanistan's desolate landscape. A flight of HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters took off into the night sky from Kandahar Air Base, bearing alert crews en route to a rearming and refueling point that supported combat operations in the area. Flying at low altitudes over... MORE

This week's sports observations
May 29, 2009 — 1) As I'm writing this, Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are facing a 3-1 series deficit against the Orlando Magic. I separated Lebron from his team in the previous sentence because, if you watched Tuesday's Game 4, that's exactly how it played out. It was a one man show. Don't get me wrong, Lebron certainly had a great game (44 points, 12... MORE

No time like the present to plan for child's school and sports physicals
May 29, 2009 — Malcolm Grow Medical Center will be scheduling appointments for children's school and sports physicals at both the Family Health and Pediatric clinics throughout the summer months.Major Susan Evitts, pediatric services flight commander, said, "being proactive with the planning of [children's] needed medical care is important." "The medical staff at... MORE

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

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