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June 3, 2019
We are all healers

Trauma is a part of life. This is the adage of Trauma Specialist Peter Levine who reminds us that most of us have experienced or will experience an event that feels threatening or foreboding in such a way that it shakes our sense of reality. This has been the case since the beginning of
May 23, 2019
Seeking mental health treatment: 49th Maintenance Group chief shares his experience with PTSD

“Dealing with a traumatic event from 2011 in Afghanistan, I realize now that I probably needed help long before 2018, but at the time I felt like I’d figured out how to control the ghosts in my head. I forced myself to keep them at bay, and instead of dealing with my problems, I just let them
May 17, 2019
Nat’l Military Appreciation Month – what is it?

There are numerous military-centric holidays and celebrations sprinkled throughout the year, including National Military Appreciation Month, but what is it?
May 9, 2019
Echoes of 1999 rescue ring loud and clear for Goldfein, providing lessons and vision for today

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein has a direct answer when asked what echoes to this day, what continues to influence his thinking and actions even now, 20 years after he found himself on the ground in hostile surroundings, his F-16 in the distance smoldering and destroyed.
May 9, 2019
Psychological Health Advocacy Program serves Citizen Airmen, families

The Air Force Reserve Psychological Health Advocacy Program provides a free, confidential path to resources and services for reservists and their loved ones.One way PHAP representatives promote it is via 15 or more training events sponsored annually around the country by the Yellow Ribbon
May 8, 2019
Tech. Sgt. McLean: Overcoming depression

Dim lights shined on a dark path as a young man followed his guide toward a wooden elevator, which rested on the edge of a deep, seemingly endless cavern. Nerves begin to take over as the young explorer thought of what was to come. The cart begins its descent into the darkness, becoming immersed in
May 6, 2019
New names added to EOD Memorial Wall

EOD community comes together to remember their fallen.
May 6, 2019
Intrepid Spirit moves forward

New clinic to help veterans and active service members with post traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury officially begins construction.
May 2, 2019
Medical Airmen work to improve patient care efficiency in Afghanistan

Medical professionals at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital at Bagram Airfield are working to make positive impacts during their deployment so future patients and providers can benefit.
May 2, 2019
Voluntary Drug Recall Alert: Fentanyl

On April 19, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary recall of a small number of cartons labeled Fentanyl 12 mcg/h Transdermal System patches. Fentanyl is used to manage pain for patients who can tolerate opioids.