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Dec. 27, 2017
GSU’s usher in the New Year

Holidays for Airmen are a time to spend with friends and family. For those serving at Geographically Separated Units those times can be far and few between. For New Year’s, GSU’s hold events to provide a family friendly atmosphere for Airmen separated from them.
Dec. 27, 2017
Embracing the uncharted life as an amputee – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 2)

Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (PRE’-locks), a recent amputee, gazes up at the rock climbing wall at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s physical therapy center in Bethesda, Maryland. She recalled the time she witnessed a Service member who had lost his arm effortlessly climb his way to the
Dec. 22, 2017
AF selects 2018 All-Air Force Wrestling Trial Camp Candidates

The Air Force recently selected attendees for the 2018 All-Air Force Wrestling Trial Camp at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Jan. 3 – 21, 2018. At camp, coaches will select the top athletes to represent the Air Force Armed Forces Championship at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base, North
Dec. 19, 2017
Air Force tackles Traumatic Brain Injury with early detection and holistic approach to treatment

With over 3,000 cases of traumatic brain injury on average per year, TBI continues to be a significant issue for Airmen and readiness. TBI is an invisible wound, meaning the lack of physical markers often makes it difficult to detect or for others to understand the severity. Understanding the
Dec. 13, 2017
Enlisted aircrew members, aerial porters gather for training

More than 100 C-130 Hercules aircraft aircrew members and aerial port personnel from three Air Force Reserve Command Airlift Wings joined forces Nov. 16-19 to participate in the seventh annual loadmaster and second annual flight engineer refresher training event. Airmen and aircraft from the 934th
Dec. 13, 2017
A Special Sendoff for Survivors

Snowball Express was founded in September 2006 with one goal in mind, to provide hope and new experiences to the children of fallen military members. Since then, they have grown into a large organization aimed at helping give children the chance to foster new friendships and healing by connecting
Dec. 12, 2017
The Full Story of the Holiday Season – Tips to Cope with and Reduce Stress

Today, we find ourselves right in the middle of an amazing winter holiday season! A season of joy and celebration for many as there is so much to be thankful for; however, the season often brings unwelcome guests — increased stress, feelings of loneliness or depression. Being a part of the
Dec. 12, 2017
A2D2 gives Airmen alternative to DUI

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention month. Impaired driving, either while drunk or on any drugs, should still be a major concern for everyone, especially with the up-coming holiday season.
Dec. 12, 2017
Building Houses, Building friendships

Airmen from around Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, gathered to participate in a gingerbread building competition at the Eclipse Cyber Café, Dec. 6, 2017.
Dec. 12, 2017
Nine Soldiers graduate ICBM defense course

The 100th Missile Defense Brigade (Ground-based Midcourse Defense) hosted a ceremony Dec. 5 at brigade headquarters in Colorado Springs to recognize the Soldiers’ achievement in graduating the Ground-based Midcourse Defense Fire Control Operator Qualification Course.