March 13, 2019 Don’t let stigma prevent you from getting help Suicide is a three-syllable word that brings on a myriad of emotions: grief, anger, sadness, fear and depression. These emotions may be felt by the survivors of a suicide loss. What you don’t see in the above emotions is the negative emotions of survivors that surface simply because of the stigma
March 5, 2019 Virtual battlefield: COMM key to wing effectiveness At the 445th Airlift Wing, there are Airmen who work around the clock to maintain the integrity and security of our internal communications systems while providing us with the means to achieve our mission objectives.
Feb. 15, 2019 AMC command chief shares personal path to conquering life’s steepest mountains Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene walked toward his office desk, which blocked the corner of a third-story window overlooking Scott Air Force Base. As he moved, he waved his hands and talked about his plans to rearrange his new office at Air Mobility Command.
Feb. 7, 2019 Snapshots of service Smart, charismatic, caring, resilient, fun and friendly are some of the words used to describe the late Senior Airman Nichole Ball, former member of the 87th Aerial Port Squadron, whose impact still ripples through the squadron’s culture.
Feb. 4, 2019 Air Force Reserve? There’s an app for that The Air Force Reserve Command launched a feature on the new Air Force Connect mobile application in December allowing Reserve Citizen Airmen access to information and online tools on the go.In typical Reserve fashion, Reservists are leading the way with the help of Col. Tri Minh Trinh, director of
Jan. 28, 2019 718th IS Airman stellar performer from the start Senior Airman Joe Chau, 718th Intelligence Squadron cyber systems operations technician, has returned from basic military training and technical school with three awards and many accolades already under his belt and his Air Force career is only just beginning.
Jan. 8, 2019 445th AW Honor Guard represents members past, present When members of the 445th Airlift Wing attend an official military function, they may see the Colors being posted, observe a flag folding ceremony or during somber moments, hear taps being played. The men and women behind the scenes performing these functions are members of the honor guard.
Dec. 6, 2018 Rhinos lead the charge as masters of strategic airlift When mission critical equipment needs to get downrange, hurricanes ravage the southeast, or injured service members are ready for transport out of the battlefield, the 89th Airlift Squadron doesn’t hesitate.
Dec. 6, 2018 Pearl Harbor anniversary reminds Airmen of sacrifice, significance, 77 years later Former president Franklin D. Roosevelt quoted the attacks on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, as “a day which will live in infamy.”
Dec. 4, 2018 Active Guard and Reserve In today’s Air Force Reserve, there are many career paths and options for Reserve Citizen Airmen currently serving. One of these options is the Active Guard and Reserve program, which offers many unique benefits for Reservists who are willing to serve on a full-time basis.