June 17, 2013 Drowning: You probably have no idea what it looks like In two recent examples of vigilance, Air Combat Command Airmen have discovered that drowning isn't always accompanied with shouts and thrashing. Victims sometimes slip silently beneath the water, or struggle to the point of exhaustion without raising an alarm.In one recent incident, an Office of
June 13, 2013 Outreach Center Broadens Mental Health Resources Service members or anyone who bears the invisible scars of post-traumatic stress now have high-tech access to online resources to fight stress, depression and other psychological health concerns, a Defense Department official said here yesterday.The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological
June 12, 2013 Moving 'FAST FORWARD,' flight line clinic is AF first A permanent medical facility - the first of its kind in the Air Force - is now open in Bldg. 49 on the flight line.It's called the medical FAST FORWARD facility which stands for First Aid Station, Treatment, and Forward Operating Rehabilitation of Workers Accentuating Restorative Dynamics. The
June 7, 2013 Dead asleep, the cost of drowsy driving If you have ever felt fatigued while driving, you are not the only one. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed one out of 24 adult drivers admit to falling asleep behind the wheel recently.In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates police report more than
June 4, 2013 Nation pours resources into mental health care for veterans The Veterans Affairs Department is improving access for veterans to mental health services, President Barack Obama said June 3 in remarks that opened the National Conference on Mental Health.Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are hosting the conference at the White House as part of the
June 3, 2013 Wright-Patt Airmen group confronts sexual assault within Air Force Leading a new charge to confront serious issues facing military members throughout the Air Force is a group of Airmen with the Air Force Junior Support, an organization recently formed here. AFJS was founded by a group of enlisted Airmen to address important issues such as substance use and abuse,
May 31, 2013 Officials reaffirm DOD's commitment to fighting sexual assault At an open house marking the Defense Department's launch of a new peer-support service for sexual assault victims, senior Pentagon officials today reaffirmed the department's commitment to eradicating sexual assault in the military.The Defense Department has joined with a private organization to
May 31, 2013 JBLE Veterinary Treatment Facilities: A four-legged mission For many military members, not all of their family members stand on two feet. For some, four-legged, furry animals are extremely important members of their family, and taking care of them is a top priority.Luckily for those Service members, Veterinary Treatment Facilities at Langley Air Force Base
May 16, 2013 Vet clinic treats Barksdale’s furry friends The Veterinary Treatment Facility keeps Barksdale's furry companions in excellent health by providing comprehensive veterinary services with state-of-the-art technology.The VTF is accredited with the American Animal Hospital Association, and the VTF's vision is to provide high-quality care at
May 15, 2013 TV announcements illustrate signs of suicide risk Officials at the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments have produced three public service announcements to help families and friends recognize the signs of potential suicide in veterans and service members.The television announcements have aired since April on the Pentagon Channel and American
May 1, 2013 AF, Army train Serbians on PTSD programs Two Serbian military members and one Serbian doctor visited the 86th Medical Group and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center March 25 to 27 to become familiarized with mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder programs.They were given the requirements for establishing and sustaining their own
April 26, 2013 Child Abuse Prevention Month promotes intervention For the past 30 years, April has been observed as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Despite the increased amount of attention and focus on child abuse prevention, the problem has been gradually increasing over the years."The current debate is if the cases are actually increasing or if there is
April 26, 2013 Senior leaders testify on health of personnel programs Air Force senior leaders, along with counterparts from each of the services, testified about the current state of military personnel programs before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee April 24.Daniel B. Ginsberg, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs and Lt. Gen.
April 24, 2013 Prescription drug abuse: Don't swallow your career You're having trouble sleeping during the work week and a friend is concerned about your performance."I have something that might help," he says.He hands you a small pill to take that night and you take it before bed; instantly falling sound asleep.You awake the next morning, feeling refreshed and
April 16, 2013 PTSD: many struggle, few tell When you meet an Air Force gunner, what's the first thing you want to hear? "War" stories, right? You want to hear what missions he's been on, what he's seen, and where he's been. You might sit in awe as you hear about when he was a first responder after the attacks on the World Trade Center on
April 5, 2013 Commitment to Helping Sexual Assault Victims Earns Honors The Defense Department is honoring six sexual assault response coordinators this month for their outstanding efforts in assisting victims of sexual assault and for their commitment to preventing this crime.Led by Army Maj. Gen. Gary S. Patton, director of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
April 5, 2013 Tips for preventing child abuse, neglect More than 1.5 million children are abused or neglected in the United States each year. Each abused or neglected child costs the taxpayers more than $67,000 per year.Americans spend more than $80 billion annually on the direct and indirect costs of child abuse and neglect.Child abuse and neglect are
April 5, 2013 Through Airmen's Eyes: Airman battles sexual, physical abuse April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. We feature the story of Master Sgt. Michelle Blake, who overcame tremendous adversity and has finally found the courage to tell her story. It's often said that joining the military can change a person's life. For Master Sgt. Michelle Blake,
April 4, 2013 Sexual assault has No place in DOD, official says Sexual assault has no place in the Defense Department, a senior Pentagon official said April 2 here, calling on the workforce to be part of the solution.In a keynote address kicking off Aberdeen Proving Ground's observance of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, acting
April 3, 2013 Airman saves friend's life half a world away Most Airmen have accomplished computer-based suicide prevention training and are familiar with the "typical" scenario - a bold Airman asking the right questions to someone who isn't acting "right." In these training modules, the interaction is almost always in person, face-to-face. But, as one