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  • Information on dealing with COVID-19

    Information of what COVID-19 is, how to avoid it and what to do if you catch the virus is available on the following websites.
  • Then-Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Daniels and his daughter, Dakotah Daniels, 14, pose for a photo during a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., in July 2012. (Courtesy photo)

    'I dropped to my knees in the street': A command chief's road to recovery after his daughter's suicide

    Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Daniels was no stranger to stage fright. So, when the polite round of applause from the sea of senior NCOs beckoned him to the stage, he wasn't surprised by his ensuing anxiety. As he began addressing the crowd, the familiar question stuck in the background of his mind: "Does anyone else notice?”He became increasingly aware

  • Five Minutes to Thrive: GRIT

    I‘m not an abrasives expert, but I know that coarse sandpaper (“grit range” 60-80) is good for rapidly removing large amounts of material, while finer grits (320+) are used for polishing and finishing work. Whether attempting to turn a block of wood into a race car, or tackle a major life project, I know I’m going to need grit. When I face adversity or undertake something that is emotionally, psychologically, or spiritually taxing; I have come to find I also need grit to smooth out my adjustment to whatever scenario comes my way.
  • Wintervention was connected with the wing resiliency day the day prior.

    Fighting the blues with Wintervention

    Raiders at Ellsworth Air Force Base strengthened ties with each other during the 28th Bomb Wing resiliency day and Wintervention events Feb. 28 to March 1.
  • HC Next caring for Airmen of all religious backgrounds or no expressed religious preference.

    AFMC Chaplain Corps recommits to readiness, focuses on HC Next

    Airmen are familiar with the level of care they can anticipate from the Air Force Materiel Command Chaplain Corps team. That care has been significantly ratcheted up by the commander-driven, creatively engaged, squadron-focused approach of HC Next.HC Next is part of an Air Force Chaplain Corps initiative. It spiritually prepares members for growth
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eddie Yates, 438th Supply Chain Operation Squadron mission capable technician, poses for a photo at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 24, 2020. Yates was the first of his siblings to graduate high school and attend college. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Bullock)

    The circumstances of your past are not your future

    Self-fulfilling prophecy is a process through which an originally false expectation leads to its own confirmation. Unfortunately, this happens too often to our youth. They become branded with titles and labels and are demonized when those negative expectations come to fruition.
  • Graphic show a person crossing a bridge and states "Skillbridge: Providing service members confidence to cross into the future."

    Skillbridge helps service members transition to civilian workforce

    The Skillbridge program is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, on-the-job training or internships during the last 180 days of service.
  • Tech. Sgt. Matthew Sheley embracing his wife, Andrea.

    Ashes of Tragedy: Growing to enjoy life

    Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Matthew Sheley, is a prior active duty Marine, an Arkansas State Trooper, and not too tough for ask for help.
  • person stands in front of a car

    Obtaining financial stability by seeking assistance

    A key factor to mobility airpower is the ability to responsibly manage personal finance in order to fully aid the mission. Personal financial readiness for Airmen is important when dealing with daily activities on and off-duty.
  • Ingredients, for the Korean dish bibimbap, sit on a counter during a cooking class at the Sonlight Inn kitchen at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 21, 2020. This wing resiliency day offered a wide range of events including fitness opportunities, cooking demonstrations, reintegration workshop, language classes, and motivational speakers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blair)

    Shaping Resilient Airmen

    Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing participated in Airman’s Choice Day, a wing resiliency event, Feb. 21.
  • The Hearts Apart program, hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Centers, focuses on deployment readiness activities and provides an opportunity for families to stay connected throughout their Airmen’s deployment.

    A dinner is more than food

    The Hearts Apart program, hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Centers, focuses on deployment readiness activities and provides an opportunity for families to stay connected throughout their Airmen’s deployment.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jason Stelly, 52nd Maintenance Squadron munitions stockpile crew member, wears a "Why Care" sign during the Suicide Prevention Month Pride, Enthusiasm, and Passion Rally at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 26, 2019.

    Talk About It

    In late 2018, Master Sgt. Stephanie Baker’s world was turned upside down. Up until that point, she felt as if she was “living the dream.” She was recently retired from being an active duty Airman. She was married to another retired Airman, had two amazing kids and had begun a new chapter with the Air National Guard in Alabama. The transition,
  • Airmen eat at a restaurant.

    Ready Warriors connect during resilience initiative: Airmen’s Time

    The 19th Airlift Wing hosted the first iteration of Airmen’s Time at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 14, 2020.
  • Graphic shows a heart with the words "February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

    Building Healthy Relationships: Helping agencies offer ways to recognize, combat dating violence

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with before they reach adulthood, and two-thirds of them never tell anyone.
  • AFMC Connect provides units and leaders with the time, tools and resources to foster a culture of continual communication, building resilient military and civilian Airmen able to operate at optimal levels as they aim for personal and professional success.

    AFMC launches new holistic resiliency effort

    The Air Force Materiel Command has launched a new initiative that aims to increase unit cohesion and connectedness by emphasizing a culture that holistically builds mental, physical, social and spiritual fitness across the enterprise. AFMC Connect provides units and leaders with the time, tools and resources to foster a culture of continual communication, building resilient military and civilian Airmen able to operate at optimal levels as they aim for personal and professional success.

  • "No one knows why I didn't die"

    Resolve is the capability to get knocked down and get back up again. Life, especially a military one, has a tendency to challenge people, making this a crucial trait. An example of incredible resolve is Senior Airman Jennifer Carrier, 319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Detachment 1 unit deployment manager. The first notable demonstration of her strength came just before she was to join the U.S. Marine Corps.
  • Capt. Paul Underwood, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight commander, shows a student how to operate a bomb defusal robot at American School of Doha’s Maker Faire in Doha, Qatar, on Jan. 25, 2020. The faire is a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Builder’s Day where 500 students from more than 80 countries and 10 local schools compete in robotics events and learn about robotic platforms. (Courtesy Photo)

    Deployed Airmen stay resilient by serving community

    When Tech. Sgt. Garrett Amorose, explosive ordnance disposal technician, got orders to deploy to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, he prepared for the deployment like any other. Little did he know, this deployment would be a little different than most.
  • JBA members attend "A Conversation CMSAF Wright"

    A Conversation with CMSAF Wright

  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Powers, 633rd Medical Group internal medicine non-commissioned officer in-charge, sits at a table at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 13, 2019. Powers was injured during a deployment and is now a Wounded Warrior. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Dowe)

    Making a come-back; road to resiliency

    Sweat drops begin to form as the sun beats harshly down, no one seems to notice the rising temperatures or the sand blowing to and fro as coffin after coffin draped with flags is carried by… “A scream rings out and I jump up throwing punches. It was another recurring dream. I am the one screaming. I walk out of my bedroom, pop the lid off a bottle of alcohol and start drinking. I just want to get away from it all for a couple minutes. I don’t want to think about it.”
  • The 50th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center organized its first key spouse and mentors luncheon Feb. 11, 2020 at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. One of the primary purposes of the lunch was to build networking among key spouses. Additionally, the spouses participated in resilience exercises and learned about education opportunities and financial aid offered by the AFRC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Whitely)

    Airman, Family Readiness Center Hosts Key Spouse Luncheon

    The 50th Force Support Squadron hosted a luncheon at the DISH dining facility for the Schriever key spouses and mentors to discuss ways to assist Airmen and their spouses here.Key spouses exist to take care of spouses and Airmen by providing them with support and resources. Every quarter, key spouses meet with their unit’s first sergeant and
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