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Pneumonia kills more people in the United States each year than all other vaccine preventable diseases combined. If an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, it certainly applies to the pneumonia vaccination.

Col. Rich Johnston, KMC and 86th Airlift Wing commander, joins Col. Kurt Lohide, 435th Air Base Wing commander, in signing a statement proclaiming Oct. 8 to 14 Fire Prevention Week in the KMC. The proclamation urges all KMC personnel to participate in fire safety events at home, work and school.

Every day, dozens of young men and women report to Military Entrance Processing Stations across America to be sworn into service for all branches of the military. It is rare that a young man takes the oath with his father as the presiding official. It is even more uncommon that a father who serves in the Army swears his son into the Air Force.

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Parents anticipating the arrival of a new baby make preparations for a safe and comfortable home for their child. They look for cribs, infant seats and car seats that meet safety standards. Family and friends bring gifts of toys, blankets and color-coordinated accessories for the baby