22 Jul 2009

Preventing heat injuries

Third in a three-part series Can someone drink too much water? The answer is "yes." Perhaps you've heard of "water intoxication" incidents with U.S. military recruits and athletes at summer training camps. The military has traditionally focused on the dangers associated with heat illness, which have killed a number of healthy young enlistees.

17 Jul 2009

Preventing heat injuries

Second in a three part series Heat exhaustion is a condition caused by water and electrolyte loss. The primary cause of symptoms is related to the amount of sodium chloride (salt) lost. Symptoms can include excessive thirst, fatigue, exhaustion, nausea, muscle cramps, anxiety, agitation and headache. If treatment is further delayed, a heat stroke

17 Jul 2009

Home safety critical in summer months

While many "think safety" on a long road trip or participating in "high risk" activities, home safety is just as important for the 101 Critical Days of Summer. It encompasses many areas including fire and accident prevention, children's safety and good food-handling practices. Something as simple as cooking a three-alarm chili can turn into a

8 Jul 2009

Preventing heat injuries

First of a three part seriesWhether deployed to Southwest Asia or operating stateside during the summer heat, many of our military operations take place under extremely hot conditions. Because of the insidious nature of heat illnesses, heat injuries frequently result because people often don't recognize the symptoms until it's too late. Our body's

1 Jul 2009

Military Life is an Adventure for Kids

The military provides unique challenges for everyone including military children. Many parents may be concerned about how military life will affect their children in the long run. A little help from base organizations, other parents and the right "spin" can make events such as deployments and relocations work out, and maybe even be exciting. One

30 Jun 2009

Don’t tune out safety message

Running or jogging can be a good way to keep in shape and improve your scores on your physical fitness test, but if you don't follow the rules it can also be dangerous. The "Rules of the Road" are found in the Little Rock supplement to AFI 31-204, Air Force Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision. These rules are:  All joggers will wear a reflective

24 Jun 2009

Preventing the Next Suicide

In January of 2009, the number of Army deaths from suicide outpaced the number of soldiers killed by al-Qaeda in Afghanistan and Iraq combined. The Air Force has also seen an increase in suicides from the previous year. Little Rock AFB has had an increase in suicide-related behaviors since the beginning of the year. Life difficulties or emotional

24 Jun 2009

Fireworks on the Fourth

Ahh ... the wonders of this time of the year! The kids are out of school, there's lots of family time in the backyard for barbequing and the summer weather is excellent. With the Fourth of July coming up, many people start planning out their celebration weekend, buying steaks, ribs, burgers and brats. And let's not forget about the fireworks! It's

8 May 2009

Team Little Rock comes together as family on Wingman Day

The foundation of the United States Air Force is its Airmen, you, me, all of us. As Air Force members we have a set of Core Values: integrity, service before self and excellence in all we do. These core values are the basis for the way we interact with each other on a daily basis. As we conduct ourselves day in and day out, we treat others as we

19 Aug 2008

Comm squadron plays 'Santa'

      Communications project managers -- also known as C4 systems planners -- are the "go-to" shop for installation of new communications equipment including telephones, computers, communication rooms and more. The requirements are sent in all levels, to include major command. CPMs secure funds for the project, ensure anyone coming from another