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  • OneSource, family and spouse programs still available

    ARLINGTON, Va. – The Department of Defense is closely monitoring the impact of the coronavirus on service members, their families and survivors. Resources offered through Military OneSource, the Military and Family Life Counseling program, and the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program

  • Five Minutes to Thrive: Addressing Kids’ Emotions

    It’s not easy to put feelings into words, even for adults. Children in particular struggle to talk about their feeling, especially when they are intense or complicated. Here’s an activity for parents and caregivers to use to help children open up and sort through their emotions in response to

  • Fighting the demons: A "typical" Defender's story

    If there is a “typical” security forces Airman, Master Sgt. Dwayne Pyle (ret) says he was it. He loved his job and felt he was good at it, even though he did get into a little trouble during his first assignment in Germany.

  • Rescue dogs help heal wounded warriors

    Muffled gunfire reverberates from an unknown location within the building; Peter’s unwavering gaze is focused on his partner’s ‘six’ - three weeks of training is about to be put to the test.The Omaha Gun Club is host to certified training sessions between military service dogs and their handlers and

  • Local Warriors thrive in Employment Boot camp

    JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii—Sixteen warriors enrolled in the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Empowerment in Transition Program participated in a five-day workshop centered around transitioning from active duty service to civilian life, here. Additionally, the transitioning warriors had

  • A true Warrior spirit

    JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — For many Airmen across the Air Force, volunteering often leads to enhanced professional development and a stronger performance report, but for Airman 1st Class Nathan Hall, a cyber transport technician from the 747th Communications Squadron, volunteering at

  • Caregiver Highlight: Margaret Harrison

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas--This is the first in a series highlighting members of the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Caregiver Program. Margaret Harrison, a Tennessee native and caregiver to her husband, Jon, finds joy in the things that help her slow down such as growing roses and

  • EIT: Ensuring successful transition

    Thousands of Airmen face the decision of whether or not to retire, separate or continue on in their Air Force journey each year. For some, this transition means leaving service to pursue higher education and develop a new skill-set; for others, the reintegration could be the beginning of enjoying a

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