Christine Mitchell

Huntsville

Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Army Materiel Command at Redstone Rocket

Lover of lip balm, Indiana Jones, mountains, and sugar-free gum.

Articles

Tips For Cleaning Your Car

2 months ago | thecarmagazine.com | Christine Mitchell

Reading Time: 3 minutes You car is your second most valuable asset next to your home. You’ve got to take care of it the way you would your house and that means keeping it clean. The number one thing that damages a resale value of a car is cracked or scratched leather seats.
Understanding your Owners Manual

Nov 11, 2024 | thecarmagazine.com | Christine Mitchell

Vehicle owner’s manuals can be confusing, but Christine Mitchell provides tips on how to understand them and why specific manufacturer videos or general YouTube videos are great resources, along with talking to the product advisor who delivered the vehicle.
Understanding The Need For Rust Protection

Oct 16, 2024 | thecarmagazine.com | Christine Mitchell

The answer is yes, you should do it. While there is a degree of rust protection that come from the factory when the car was made, the biggest expense now under the vehicle for rust besides the body panels themselves are break lines and fuel lines. It used to be we did rust protection to protect the exhaust, but now every car manufacturer uses stainless steel equipment from the engine manifold all the way back to the tailpipe. You don’t rust through stainless steel, you get corrosion.
AMC’s top civilian caps 40-year career

Oct 1, 2024 | theredstonerocket.com | Christine Mitchell

Like many Army stories, Marion Whicker wasn’t expecting her Army career to be of much consequence when she started as an intern in September 1984. She planned to get some basic experience and then move on to another job, likely in the auto industry. “That never happened, and I never looked back,” she said.
Fiscal law attorney receives Dellamonica award

Sep 17, 2024 | theredstonerocket.com | Christine Mitchell

Soon to be graduated from law school and wondering what’s next, Michael Mueller found himself flipping through a magazine when he saw an ad for an internship with an Army legal office in Italy for the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. The experience he had with that internship set him on his path to a career in the Army working contract and fiscal law.
There Are Different Types Of Extended Warranty

Aug 17, 2024 | thecarmagazine.com | Christine Mitchell

Your vehicle is your second largest investment next to your home. Everyone has fire insurance on their home, and yet the chances of using it are far less (thank goodness) than a warranty for your vehicle. It is vital to prepare for any emergency.
The Right Car For The Right Purpose

Aug 9, 2024 | thecarmagazine.com | Christine Mitchell

So, you are ready for a new vehicle. Great! But where to start? Here are some questions to consider for a clear understanding of the basics and differences that will help save you both time and money. The number one thing you must ask yourself when buying a vehicle is “What are you going to use it for?” The second most important question, which many believe should be the first is, “How are you going to pay for it?”Let’s save that for another time.
‘We fight together, we should be honored together’

Jun 18, 2024 | theredstonerocket.com | Christine Mitchell

Nearly everyone in the room stood up. The cue? A call for those who have served, are actively serving, or have supported the armed forces, to please stand. Almost 700 active and retired military personnel, elected officials, and representatives from government and private industry attended the annual Armed Forces Celebration Luncheon on June 11, hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber at the Von Braun Center.
Memorial Day brings call to recommit nation’s promise

May 28, 2024 | theredstonerocket.com | Christine Mitchell

Despite severe overnight storms in North Alabama, hundreds of community citizens, leaders, veterans and patriots showed up in full force with the morning sunshine to honor the nation’s fallen service members at Veterans Memorial Park on Monday in downtown Huntsville.
Invest in the systems that keep us healthy and divest from the systems that harm

May 21, 2024 | ocregister.com | Christine Mitchell |Renae A. Badruzzaman

Governor Gavin Newsom has released the May Revised Budget, cutting billions in spending to address California’s staggering and unpredictable budget deficit. While his original budget spared many key public health initiatives from the chopping block, Newsom’s revised budget cuts $52.5 million from last year’s local and state public health funding, and an additional $300 million in ongoing spending reductions.