Airman and Family Readiness
 Your Permanent Record

Yes, it’s true.  You do have a permanent record.  Your credit report follows you wherever you go letting employers, landlords, utility, insurance and financial companies decide if you are trustworthy.  For the military and its civilian personnel it also determines whether or not you receive a security clearance. 

Your credit report now stands as one of the most important records that can affect your life.  Because of this power to shape and direct the financial paths you will take, Congress has made it mandatory that the three credit reporting agencies provide you free access to your credit report once a year. 

To receive your credit report go to www.annualcreditreport.com.  You’ll be asked some security questions to ensure you are who you say you are before given access to your reports.  You can select to see all of your credit reports at once or look at them one at a time at different dates.  Make sure that you print out your report when you open it so that you have a document to work with. 

The report will have personal information, credit summary, account information, listing of open and closed accounts, negative account histories, inquires, public records, and instructions on how to dispute information.  Verify and correct any misinformation on your report.  A 2003 Federal Reserve study of 250,000 credit reports found that 70% contained mistakes. 

If you find this all confusing you can set up an appointment with a financial counselor at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (828-2458) to help you review and correct your report. 

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Cooking with Rino #26

Peach Cobbler

Serves 8

 

Ingredients 

 

4 cups peeled, sliced peaches

2 cups sugar, divided

1/2 cup water

8 tablespoons butter

1 1/2 cups self-rising flour

1 1/2 cups milk

ground cinnamon

Directions 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine the peaches, 1 cup sugar, and water in a saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
3. Put the butter in a 3-quart baking dish and place in oven to melt.
4. Mix remaining 1 cup sugar, flour, and milk slowly to prevent clumping.
5. Pour mixture over melted butter. Do not stir. Spoon the fruit on top, gently pouring in syrup. 
6. Sprinkle top with ground cinnamon and bake for 30 to 45 minutes.

To serve, scoop onto a plate and serve with your choice of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

“Enjoy and email me your favorites.”

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August 2012 Golf Pro Tip

 









Scott Halleran

 Staying Cool in the Summer Heat

by Stephen Vedder

Silver Sage Golf Professional

Summer is the prime time to play golf, but…sometimes the high temperatures can pose some problems in your golf game.  The biggest issue relating to your scores in high temperatures is the tendency to lose energy late in the round which may result in making lazy swings or bad decisions.  Here are some tips to help you beat the heat and finish strong. 

1. Wear light, unrestrictive clothing.  All of the major apparel manufacturers offer lightweight breathable tech fabrics that wick away moisture and keep you cool in the heat of summer.
2. Never eat a heavy breakfast or lunch when playing in the heat.  Foods high in fat will slow you down even further in summer heat, and taking a nap on the tee can’t be good for your scores.
3. Start steady.  Try to maintain an even keel throughout your round.  Don’t start off super aggressive, full of energy, and then fade slowly throughout the round.  Conserve your energy and maintain a consistent pace throughout.
4. Play smarter not harder.  Take less aggressive lines off the tee and avoid getting yourself in trouble.  Looking five minutes every shot for your ball in thick weeds and having to come up with an exit strategy puts you under stress which saps your energy.
5. Focus on your shots, then relax in between—don’t try to maintain firm focus for five hours.  No one can sustain for that long especially on a blistering hot day.  Focus when it is your turn to hit, then put the club back in your bag and relax until it is your turn again.

I hope these pointers will help you beat the heat and go low when the temp is high.  Happy golfing!

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Click, Click, Boom

by Joshua Brown, OAP Asst Director

 “Pull!” you command.  Your gun cracks with a loud BOOM, and you feel the recoil tremble through your body radiating from your shoulder.  As you eject the spent cartridge and load another, you shout another time, “pull!”  Once again the gun cracks and your shoulder takes the brunt of the recoil.  You are experiencing the thrill of shooting your first round of trap or skeet.  Trap and skeet are challenging shotgun sports, humbling even the best sharp shooter, that utilize flying targets commonly known as a clay pigeons.   Outdoor Recreation hosts a trap and skeet range here on base.  It is located right next to the FamCamp, just down the street from the Bowling Center.

Trap is a shooting sport where targets are thrown by a machine from one common area. Targets are launched one at a time in one of five random directions. The shooter then attempts to shoot the target before it hits the ground, one shot for each target. A round of trap is shot from five spaces, with five targets from each station totaling 25 targets in a single round.  Skeet, on the other hand, is a little more complicated as it involves shooting multiple shots from eight different stations.  In trap the targets come from a central location in different directions.  In skeet, targets are thrown from two different locations, but always travel the same path while you move to different stations, changing how you attempt to hit the target.

For beginners, trap is simpler and a little easier to hit your first few targets. Skeet, on the other hand, is a little more challenging until you learn and understand each station and leading the targets.  Overall, both trap and skeet are very challenging sports that offer great practice and fun for hunters and avid shooters alike.

The Mountain Home Air Force Base range has everything you need to enjoy this shooting sport including rental guns, ammunition, shooting vests, and instruction.  Costs are $5.00 for a round of targets (25 targets), $7.50 for a box of ammunition. 

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Mountain Home Veterinary Treatment Center

Keep Your Pet Guarded Against Ticks

The warm weather brings a variety of unwanted pests out of their hiding. While Ticks can be found year-round, increased activity is seen in the spring, summer, and fall seasons.  Ticks can pose a health risk to your cats and dogs, but prevention is simple and painless.

How easy is it for your pet to pick up a tick? Ticks climb up low-growing vegetation--like grass and weeds--where they wait with their forelegs stretched out for a host animal to pass by.  Walking your dog, even in well-kept grounds, is putting your pet at risk for a tick to latch on.  The tick then migrates the body to find a suitable place where it will attach and engorge on your pet. Most owners don’t catch ticks on their pet until the tick is fully engorged, which can take between 3 and 11 days. By this time the pet has been fully exposed to any disease the tick may be carrying, such as Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Ehrlichiosis. All these diseases can cause infections that require medical attention, and some can even cause severe illness.

The easiest way to prevent a tick infestation is to use a topical flea and tick preventative such as Frontline Plus. Many oral preventatives only protect against fleas and not ticks, so it is important you know the details about your preventative.  Frontline Plus is easy to use and does not require a prescription. A monthly dose is applied to the skin between the shoulder blades of your pet. The medication is then absorbed into the skin over the next 72 hours working its way through your pet’s system.  It’s that simple.

We recommend a flea and tick preventative year round. Give us a call or stop by today to learn more about some of the great deals we have on Frontline Plus.

Mountain Home Veterinary Treatment Center
828-2221

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Fitness Center Tip #15

Ten Easy Ways to Make Exercising a Habit

by SrA Megan Buffington

1.       Perform a variety of activities you enjoy.  What’s the point of doing anything if you don’t enjoy it?  Exercise should be fun! You also have to change up your routine in order to see progress. Your muscles get bored doing the same motions repetitively for extended periods of time. Your friendly fitness center staff is always available to provide you with new ways to switch up your exercise routine.

2.       Ask a friend.  Human beings are social by nature.  Having a friend work out with you will help keep you motivated.  Exercising with a partner affords more variety options to your exercise routine and vice versa.  Having a gym buddy means you can also participate in one-on-one sports such as tennis or racquetball which are great for cardio and help build better coordination.

3.       Make exercise a daily priority. Never sacrifice your exercise time.  If you let yourself put it off, you may never get a consistent routine built.  Occasionally, you will need days off for your muscles to repair and recuperate, but this only takes about two days.  Plan your routine according to your weekly work schedule to make it easier for you.  Make your days off your rest days.

4.       Exercise in the morning. Summer heat here in Idaho can be dangerous. The coolest part of the day is in the early morning. If your schedule permits, go to bed and wake up earlier. It’s not good to eat before you workout, so make sure you have something available afterward.  Set aside something to eat the night before for you to grab on your way out the door.  Working out in the morning also makes you more productive during the rest of the day, getting your blood flowing, waking up your sleepy brain, and making you more alert and focused.

5.       Try exercising on your way home.  Some folks aren’t morning people and that’s understandable. Bicycling, running, jogging and walking are all great ways to get exercise on your way home and save on gas. If you do plan to exercise on the way home, be sure to stay hydrated during the day. The hottest hours of the day here are between 1400 and 1800. The last thing you want to do is experience heat exhaustion or, even worse, heat stroke.

6.       Exercise even if you think you’re “too tired.”  It might be only day three into your new routine and you may still feel sore from days one and two, but don’t be discouraged.  Chances are you’ll feel better after exercising.  Just remember to take things slow and easy in the beginning. Too much too fast will cause injuries.

7.       Write down your activity. Log what is important to you such as how much time you exercised for each day, how many steps you walked, your weight, etc.  Your Gunfighter Fitness Center has several incentive programs available to help you log your progress. We provide everything from running, walking, swimming, climbing, lifting, and cycling.  Incidentally, if you meet the goals on the incentive forms, you’ll receive great prizes!

8.       Remain aware of your progress.  Don’t become complacent with your workout. Listen to your body and you’ll start to notice changes. You’ll start to notice you have more energy, lower resting heart rate, ability to think more clearly, and you’ll feel less sore after other activities such as mowing the lawn or moving furniture.  It is also great to hear the doctor congratulate you on improved cholesterol levels, blood pressure, bone density, triglycerides, and blood sugars.

9.       Try to walk more and use a pedometer. Most smartphones have a free pedometer app you can download.  Track your daily progress and try to find more ways to incorporate walking into your routine. For example, park in the spaces farther away from the store or restaurant. Instead of just putting the dog in the back yard to do its business, take it out for a stroll around the block.  This will help both you and your pooch live longer and healthier.  It will not only make you healthier and live longer but your pooch as well.  Every extra step counts.

10.   Reward yourself once in a while.  Behavior changes are difficult.  Rewards are good motivation and can engrain positive feelings toward exercise. Make attainable goals like walking a mile a day for a week.  Once you reach your goal, treat yourself.  Go to a movie or purchase new pair of shoes, for example.  Use anything you enjoy as a reward so long as it doesn’t distract you from your exercise routine.

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