In keeping with our mission to inform and entertain, we’re publishing some valuable and interesting articles for you this month. Be sure to read the touching feature story about a brave WWII pilot, Lt. Dan Healey. Author Mike Davis provides insight into the life and times of his neighbor and fellow pilot. And while you’re digesting history, learn how deep and wide the roots of the university of aviation go into the history of aviation itself. The piece was first published for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s 90th anniversary and as a feature story for Legends of Aviation. Joshua Dils’ fitness column this month offers some excellent suggestions for keeping on track and keeping your “head on straight” during the challenges presented by the holidays. Valerie Walker’s Self-Defense for Crews wraps up this month with the third installment in which tools and targets are covered. Jose Vega’s piece reminds us of the importance of exercising flexibility (of the personality variety) with our colleagues.