'Today's Air Force' features Combat Skills Training Published Dec. 8, 2008 SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) -- This edition of "Today's Air Force" highlights security and how Airmen are getting extra training while preparing for deployment downrange, especially if they're going to Iraq or Afghanistan. Airmen from many career fields are going to Combat Skills Training to develop a warfighter mentality. Also see how generosity goes a long way. It is not just the medical professionals who are essential in saving lives; platelet donors play a critical part as well. Take a look at how an Airman's donation made a difference in someone's life. And in the final segment, you will see a great way to safely prepare holiday meals; avoid accidents or even an illness. In addition, you will see how the United Service Organizations are helping out military families during the holidays with "Operation Holiday Spirit." The 30-minute, weekly news show can be seen every day on The Pentagon Channel, American Forces Radio and Television Service stations around the world, and is available via podcast at http://www.af.mil/library/podcast.asp. The show also airs on more than 100 public cable-access stations within the United States. If you would like your local public access station to carry this program, send a request to AFNEWS.marketing@afnews.af.mil. To submit a story idea for "Today's Air Force," or for any Air Force News products, send an e-mail to storyideas@afnews.af.mil. This week's line-up includes: Segment A -- Security in Iraq Combat skills CV-22 Osprey Turkish translator Free MP3 players Segment B -- Donations Platelet donations Blood donor visit Fisher House Segment C -- Holiday spirit Thanksgiving celebration Holiday cooking safety Holiday spending Eat fast, eat healthy USO assistance Comment on this story (comments may be published on Air Force Link) View the comments/letters page