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  • Holocaust Remembrance Week

    When we think about diversity, it seems like we often focus on racial or gender differences that we strive to celebrate and embrace. Sometimes we overlook or even fail to care about religious diversity. This can have devastating effects. We think back to the condition of Central Europe during the

  • April Fitness Tips

    FAT BURNING TIPSChange your lifestyleDon't over-restrict calories. Find an exercise program that adequately challenges you, provides progression and offers sufficient variety so that you can maintain it for years to come.Drink more waterWater is the medium in which most cellular activities take

  • April Retiree Corner

    We had an estimated 50-55 folks show up, and no first timers this time so we need to shake the bushes for more 'newbies'. We had some lively discussions about the pending Sequester issues, and about the new State bills concerning the Appointment of the Adjutant General instead of the election

  • April Chaplain's Reflections

    "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. John 15:1-2 (NIV)As we enter a new season of spring, I am reminded that life is also full of seasons.

  • McEntire's Eagle Vision 4 collects images of Winter Storm Nemo

    MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. - Two days before the Blizzard of 2013, known as Winter Storm Nemo, hit New England; the J2, Massachusetts Joint Force Headquarters submitted a request for imagery to the Eagle Vision (EV) System Program Office (SPO) at Hanscom Air Force Base. They requested

  • March Fitness Tips

    A FEW WAYS TO BE BETTER PREPARED FOR THE OREFoods that boost Serotonin will provide calming chemicals to our bodies. Oatmeal is an excellent way to lower your cholesterol or prevent high cholesterol. Oranges will increase vitamin C, and will also help to curb levels of stress hormone. They will also

  • March Chaplain's Reflections

    "I am running hard to the finish line. I'm giving it everything I've got. No sloppy living for me! I'm staying alert and in top condition." 1 Corinthians 9:26 (The Message)In the art of being an intentional leader, there is an inner drive which mysteriously supersedes circumstances in one's

  • March Retiree Corner

    We reverted back to a 'smallish' crowd for our February breakfast, where only around 40 folks showed up. Bob Beers, who went to Spain during the Berlin Crisis call-up, was our guest. He also spearheads a Berlin Crisis group which meets monthly at Lizards Thicket in Irmo. The other guest was my

  • February Fitness Tips

    Have you tried to make healthier choices with the New Year? Try swapping out your evening salad for a change of pace and try the nutritional powerhouse super food, kale! One cup of kale has zero fat and only 36 calories. You can buy it pre-cut to save you time and it reheats well for bringing lunch

  • February Retiree Corner

    Our January Breakfast produced about 60 folks showing up, by this it had the Officers Club staff scrambling for more tables, but they were able to take care of all attendees. Our first timers were Ed Fisher and retiring Chief Master Sgt. Debbie Marshall, she transitioned into the "Retiree Corps"