Overcoming PTSD: MICC contracting officer gets back in fight to help fellow...
A trip to today's military hospitals reveals American warriors afflicted with many different ailments, including battle injuries, missing limbs and severe scars. Time and medical care eventually heals...
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'An ounce of prevention...': Risks and Warnings
Before intervention. Before support. Even before treatment ... there is prevention. The Air Force is committed to providing the best possible support, treatment and intervention resources for Airmen...
View ArticleResiliency efforts strengthen positive lifestyles
Just as the Air Force continues to enhance warfighters' capabilities, an equally powerful role for Airmen and their families is to maintain a balanced lifestyle. The Air Force Compressive Airman...
View ArticleBuilding culture to sustain resilient Airmen
Resilience: Merriam-Webster defines it as "an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change." Resiliency is a word used a lot throughout the Air Force, but not many take to heart;...
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Through Airmen's Eyes: Ultimate wingman helps save friend's life
(This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.) An Airman here who noticed the suicidal signs of a...
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Survival of the Fittest: Final Stand
Survival of the Fittest is a three-part series on an Airman's battle with cancer while still serving in the Air Force. Cancer does not discriminate among its victims. Cancer does not care whether a...
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Medical Group Commander signs National Red Ribbon Week proclamation
The National Red Ribbon Week is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against substance abuse. Show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle through the...
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Through Airmen's Eyes: Airman battles breast cancer
(This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.) "I was 21 years old and didn't think I was strong...
View ArticleFamily Advocacy, 81st MDG conduct domestic violence awareness 'experiment'
Every year the Family Advocacy Program staff plans and implements a community awareness campaign designed to educate Team Keesler, as well as reinforce the reality that prevention and detection of...
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Dietary awareness system keeps Airmen on point
A new dietary awareness system geared toward changing the way Airmen eat went into effect at the Aviano Air Base dining facilities Oct. 24. "Go for Green" is a new color-coded system that shows Airmen...
View ArticleLearning to cope when suicide hits at home
The last day of school of my freshman year in high school, I woke up to the phone ringing. It was very early and I heard my mom's voice talking to the person on the other end. "No, he's not here. He...
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Through Airmen's Eyes: Chief discusses how family, pet help PTSD issues
(This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.) Coming back from deployment, Airmen face the...
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Wounded warrior gets help with new battle buddy
An Air Force wounded warrior has a new buddy that is helping him cope with his physical and mental pain, thanks to the Train A Dog - Save A Warrior program. Staff Sgt. Andrew Goligowski struggles with...
View ArticleMy journey back to normal
Between August 2009 and March 2010, I lost myself during my deployment to Afghanistan. I remember coming off the airplane and seeing my family and knowing that my world would never be the same again....
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AF leaders target sexual assault in latest 'Letter to Airmen'
Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy issued a tri-signature "Letter to Airmen"...
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Woof! "Major" relief for PTSD
Imagine a pet trained to understand the side effects that come with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Imagine a pet trained to understand your symptoms to aid a path to recovery. One such pet resides at...
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Airman helps friend using lessons from resiliency class
This article is part of a feature series on how military members and their families apply skills learned in base resilience course by Airman 1st Class Jacob Eckhardt. Senior Airman Kayla Becker-Botero,...
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Wingmen, supervisors key to suicide prevention
While many think of the holidays as a time to relax and be surrounded by family and friends, some feel isolated and alone during this time of year - especially Airmen spending their first holiday...
View ArticlePhysical fitness: Struggle between mind, body, pain
Losing weight isn't easy. It took me almost five months to accomplish my goal of losing 40 pounds. I am physically average, but mentally I am tough. To lose the weight, I motivated myself after I...
View ArticleDepression has many signs
Most people have experienced sadness in their lives, but when one is sad more than happy for long periods of time it could be a sign of depression. There are many symptoms of depression other than...
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