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  • Class offers hands-on approach to 'lean' principles

    Most Air Force members have become familiar with the term "lean" in recent years - the basic concept of improving processes by eliminating waste. But when it comes to applying lean concepts to their everyday practices, many Airmen are still at a loss. To better help Aviano Airmen understand lean

  • Zumba provides alternative work out

    About 80 people came to the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center to experience Zumba, a new fitness dance craze, Sept. 25. Zumba is a mixture of Latin, hip-hop and reggaeton. It incorporates dancing and fitness, allowing its users to burn between 700 to 800 calories an hour. Zumba began about seven years

  • KMC observes Fire Prevention Week

    The KMC Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association for Fire Prevention Week Monday to Oct. 10 under the motto "Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned." This year's campaign focuses on ways to keep homes fire-safe and prevent painful burns. Throughout the month of October,

  • "Year of the Air Force Family" Web site launched

    Air Force officials have launched a new Web site to showcase the Year of the Air Force Family effort. Airmen and their families can log on to http://www.af.mil/yoaff/index.asp to learn about AF-wide initiatives, monthly themes and programs, as well as contact local installation Airman Family and

  • Kisling NCO Academy hosts first Romanian student

    The Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy accepted its first Romanian Air Force student this week as part of USAFE's effort to build the capabilities of its partner nations. Romanian Air Force Plutonier (technical sergeant equivalent) Diana-Cristina Mireuta will attend classes alongside her U.S

  • Soldier aids Air Force spouse during rare child delivery

    "It's time!" she said, with a slight strain in her voice as she gritted through the pain sitting in the passenger seat of the car. "He's coming!" "No," her friend exclaimed. "Do not push. Just hold on a little longer. The paramedics are on their way." But it was too late. Moments later, Ty "Shotgun"