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  • February Chaplain's Reflections

    "Love and Integrity"How much do you know about the life of Sam Houston? It's an odd place to begin an article about romance, but there's something we can learn about Houston's life. If you look back on the life of Sam Houston, you would see a man that was tough, wild, and stubborn. You'd see a man

  • Comprehensive Airman Fitness

    Comprehensive Airman Fitness (CAF) is a new culture and a new way of thinking and doing that enables the force to become more resilient through awareness of two principles. First, when a person behaves positively in everyday situations, it shapes how he or she reacts when tough times hit. Secondly,

  • January Chaplain's Reflections

    Stuff, Stuff, and More Stuff!"...but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven." Matthew 6:20a (ESV)A couple of years ago our roof started leaking. We were then faced with the mammoth task of removing everything from our attic. This task was so daunting I was ready to call the police and tell them

  • January Retiree Corner

    We had our December Luncheon, which was good, perhaps a 'light' attendance. We only drew in about 56 folks, but the 56 had a good time and were treated to informative speakers, the Wing Commander and Mr. Ike McLeese, who is the Director of The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce. He is actively

  • January Fitness Tips

    If you are trying to work off a few of those extra holiday pounds, try putting a few extra slices of lemon in your water. It will not only hydrate you, but the extra lemon is also a great fat burner. You can also keep the little lemon concentrate in your fridge at work so you have something for

  • December Chaplain's Reflections

    "You've always given me breathing room, a place to get away from it all..." Psalm 61:3 (The Message)One of the busiest times of the year has arrived...the period between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday. This is the season when various religious and family traditions are celebrated. Fitting in

  • December Fitness Tips

    If what you are doing in the gym is not getting you the results you want, then try mixing up your routine with some interval training! For example, if you are using a treadmill and walking at 4.0, try raising the incline to 1 for one minute then incline 2 for an additional minute. Continue doing

  • December Retiree Corner

    We had our usual 45-50 folks for the November Breakfast, based on the weather and elections, it wasn't too bad. We had one first timer, Bob Lee. The highlight of the Breakfast was our speaker, Lt. Col. Scott "Cleetus" Bridgers, he told us some "war stories" from the Afghanistan deployment, and we

  • November Chaplain's Reflections

    "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1Have you ever imagined what it would be like to not have the function of your mobility? What if you could not pick up a newborn baby to give them a kiss and welcome them to the world or hike the

  • November Retiree Corner

    We have been running around 45-50 folks the past several Breakfasts, not exactly sure why the lower attendance other than maybe the Officers Club syndrome? However, we must persevere for at least another six-eight months. Then we will have a newly refurbished NCO Club facility. The Fort Jackson MWR