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  • Army green inspires Air Force blue: Reservists help wounded warrior

    Crew chiefs from the 459th Air Refueling Wing’s 459th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wore matching Patriots Honor shirts as they spent their Saturday, Feb. 27, unpacking tools, building tables and outfitting a home garage in Annapolis, Maryland, for retired Army Sgt. Adam Keys, a wounded Operation

  • Chaplain survives aftermath of son’s suicide; spreads awareness

    While enjoying a drive through the rolling Tennessee countryside with his wife, the shrill ring of his cell phone pierced through the tranquility of the moment. Maj. William D. Logan's daughter, Blair, managed to utter, "Zac has done something really bad."

  • Don’t Snooze on Getting Enough Sleep

    This week the National Sleep Foundation celebrates Sleep Awareness Week, its annual event to raise awareness about the health benefits of sleep.When you don’t get enough sleep it affects your health, mood, productivity and more. Talk to your health care provider if you are having trouble sleeping.

  • Fairchild Airman named Red Cross Hometown Hero

    Master Sgt. Stephanie Horn, 92nd Medical Group health services manager, was recognized by the American Red Cross Association Feb. 26, by being named an American Red Cross Hometown Hero for her lifesaving actions in January 2015 in Spokane, Washington.In early 2015, Horn was with her husband and two

  • TRICARE to Host Zika Webinar

    As a TRICARE beneficiary, you may have questions about Zika virus, especially if you’ve recently traveled to a Zika-affected area. TRICARE is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, noon EST to answer those questions. To sign up, go to the Zika webinar page. No prior registration is required;

  • Woodson highlights the evolution of concussion diagnosis and treatment

    Since the global war on terror began in 2001, thousands of warfighters have suffered some form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Of those TBI sustained in combat, the majority were caused by an improvised explosive device.  Dr. Jonathan Woodson, assistant secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and

  • Spring Forward and Change Your Smoke Detector Batteries

    Be prepared to “spring forward” at 2 a.m. Sunday morning March 13. Goodfellow Fire Emergency Services encourages everyone to change the batteries of the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as they set their clocks to reflect daylight saving time. Batteries should be replaced at least once a year.

  • Exercise Alamo Shield provides life-saving training

    Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing conducted an eight-day training exercise to hone their skills and prepare in case they are called into action in a deployed environment.Alamo Shield, held here and Camp Bullis Training Annex Feb. 22-29 is a comprehensive training exercise designed to deploy and

  • The Patriot Files: 30 compressions

    The arrhythmic medley from thousands of shoes striking asphalt echoed through the streets of Cambridge, United Kingdom, Feb. 28.One, two, three...A multitude of people lined the winding route which comprised the 13.1 miles of the 2016 Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon. Their cheers seemed to spur the

  • Patient Appreciation Through Patient Centeredness

    If you are a patient, as most of us are during our lives, the more engaged you are in your care, the better the outcome you will most likely receive. Accordingly, the Air Force Medical Service is launching several initiatives that focus on patients and encourage them to become active partners in

  • Crews Into Shape: Nutrition Awareness Month Challenge

    Calling all Airmen! Are you up for a challenge?Airmen are invited to participate in the 16th Annual Crews Into Shape Challenge. Sponsored by the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) Department, the challenge will take place March 6 – April 2, 2016.

  • Get involved in Kick Butts Day 2016

    Young people nationwide stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco on Kick Butts Day, a national day of youth activism. Advocates, teachers and community leaders organize events on Kick Butts Day that empower youth to spread word about tobacco use, the leading cause of preventable