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June 30, 2017
PTSD doesn’t have to be fought alone

Post-traumatic stress disorder can be the result of someone experiencing an event that creates a heightened sense of terror or helplessness. PTSD can cause debilitating anxiety and fear throughout the remainder of the affected person’s life. Although PTSD may be associated with combat and the
June 29, 2017
Grilling safety

Warm weather is finally here in Ohio and that means an increase in outdoor activities to include barbequing. Sizzling burgers and hot dogs over a fire on the grill for a family cookout is always a favorite, but if you’re not careful this year’s summer time kick-off barbeque might be remembered for
June 29, 2017
Total Force Service Center Closure

The Total Force Service Center, located at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., will be closed July 3 - 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday and Family Day. Citizen Airmen can request assistance 24/7/365 by logging onto myPers.We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.//signed// ELLEN
June 28, 2017
Celebrating Safely

Fourth of July fun is fast approaching. Make sure you enjoy the weekend by reading our safety tips.Almost 44 million Americans will travel between Friday, June 30 and Tuesday, July 4. It's estimated that 37.5 million of those people will drive during the Independence Day holiday weekend-a 2.9
June 27, 2017
Air Force Sports seeks Airmen softball players for training camps, championships

The Air Force is looking for men and women softball players to attend trial camps Aug. 31-Sept. 17, with the potential to compete in the Armed Forces Championships Sept. 18-24 and USA Nationals Softball Championships Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Those interested can download an Air Force Form 303 at
June 26, 2017
Reserve leaders testify before House

Senior leaders from the military reserve components testified before the House Appropriations Sub-Committee for Defense on readiness and the President’s fiscal year 2018 budget request May 24.
June 23, 2017
Some medically separated Airmen can have their disability ratings reviewed

Airmen who were medically separated between Sept. 11, 2001 and Dec. 31, 2009, can have their disability ratings reviewed. Airmen medically separated with a combined disability rating of 20 percent or less and who received separation pay versus medical retirement may request a Physical Disability
June 23, 2017
AF releases criteria for new valor “V”, combat “C” and remote “R” devices

Air Force officials released criteria for the new “V”, “C” and “R” devices, following the secretary of Defense’s Jan. 7, 2016, authorization.
June 22, 2017
PTSD treatment confronts the trauma behind the disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder is considered one of the “signature wounds” of the current conflicts in the Middle East. But many people may not know that there are highly effective treatments for this invisible wound being deployed at Air Force hospitals and clinics today. It’s normal to feel
June 20, 2017
Wilson discusses importance of communities at Defense Communities Summit

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson spoke about the important role communities play in supporting the Air Force mission at the 2017 Defense Communities National Summit June 19 in Washington, D.C.