April 11, 2014 'Life of a Warrior' strengthens resiliency pillars There are many different workout programs available, but most are concentrated on just the physical fitness only. Very few fitness platforms focus on the whole-person concept to include the physical, mental, social and spiritual pillars of resiliency. Luckily, the Life of a Warrior practiced on
April 11, 2014 Elmendorf dependent recognized as 2014 Air Force Military Child of Year An 18-year-old Air Force dependent from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, was recognized for his achievements and dedication to service at the 6th Annual Military Child of the Year Awards Gala here, April 10.During the Operation Homefront-hosted event, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
March 25, 2014 Reservist gives ‘gift of life’ to Air Force civilian A Reserve Airman with the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston did something to start her New Year that she never imagined she'd be in a position to do - she saved someone's life.By an interesting series of events Master Sgt. Stephanie Kimbrell, logistics plans craftsman with the 315th
March 20, 2014 Airman reveals personal resiliency amidst force shaping It was 1999 and a young weather officer appeared to have everything going for him: a wife, Linda, two handsome teenage sons whom he adored, J.R. and Ryan, and a promising Air Force career for this prior-enlisted officer.On the surface things appeared to be going well; however, pressure was mounting
March 10, 2014 Dogs help vets cope with PTSD, trauma Though she was home, Capt. Mary McGriff felt no comfort. She was alone but anxious, quiet but uneasy. She felt no safety behind locked doors. The doctor's words rang fresh in her mind, behind splintered memories of her 2005 deployment to Iraq. "I thought being diagnosed with (post-traumatic stress
March 5, 2014 Air Force medical educational websites win bronze as content shines The Air Force Center of Excellence for Medical Multimedia was the recipient of a Bronze Telly award for their Pregnancy A to Z and Wingman Online websites during the 35th Annual Telly Awards recently.
March 3, 2014 Airman continues fight against 'The Big C' Being diagnosed with cancer can be a hard battle to overcome, but for one Hickam Airman, it was a fight she knew she could win."No matter how much you prepare for it, no one wants to hear those words - 'You have breast cancer,'" said Staff Sgt. Amanda Dick, 15th Medical Support Squadron patient
Jan. 13, 2014 Sesame Street book teaches kids resilience The Defense Department and Sesame Street have unveiled a book and DVD to develop resilience in young children.Barbara Thompson, the director of the office of family policy/children and youth said "Little Children, BIG Challenges" lets military children know that challenges are a part of life.
Dec. 13, 2013 CJCS visits Aviano, stresses resiliency to overseas service members Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lauded service members on their selfless service and encouraged resiliency throughout the forces during a day-long visit Dec. 11 here.The highest ranking military officer in the U.S. Armed Forces, accompanied by Marine Sgt. Maj.
Dec. 3, 2013 Airman survives conflict, gains perspective Serbian paramilitary forces surrounded Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, during the Bosnian conflict, bombarding the city with heavy artillery in 1992. U.S Air Force Capt. Merima White, 99th Medical Operations Squadron Family Medicine Residency resident physician, then 9 years-old, survived the conflict
Nov. 26, 2013 Former MTI’s road to recovery transformed tragedy into inspiration In the pitch blackness and pre-dawn stillness, his booming voice alone was enough to send several dozen new trainees into a frenzied scramble from the comfort of their bunks. His scowl was enough to keep those trainees frozen into a formation of stone figures.Tech. Sgt. Matthew Zien was one of those
Nov. 5, 2013 Benefits of Mindfulness: Push-ups for the Brain Throughout childhood, you likely were told to "Mind your manners" or "Mind your own business." In other words, pay attention to yourself or what you're doing for your own good whether that's avoiding a reprimand or a fist fight. Now we're starting to realize that having the mental discipline to pay
Oct. 31, 2013 PPE gives Laughlin rider second chance The motorcycle has minor damage, such as a broken foot peg, busted mirror, ruined carburetor and several cosmetic scratches; yet its rider, Airman 1st Class Randy Mullis, is lucky to be alive.Mullis, a radar approach control operator with the 47th Operations Support Squadron, was recently riding on
Oct. 29, 2013 Diagnosis fails to stop Airman, Reservist in her tracks Ashley Bean had become interested in running marathons after participating in two overseas. She even planned on running in two more this year. Bean was preparing for an upcoming marathon and made a goal to beat her old time, but that all changed this summer.After having migraines and dizzy spells at
Oct. 23, 2013 Note to breast cancer: 'I am not your victim' I'm sure by now most people don't need to be reminded that October is breast cancer awareness month. How could you have missed it? With all the ribbons, "Save the Ta-Tas" T-shirts, bracelets, earrings, shoe laces and other pink doodads it's fairly hard to forget. Don't get me wrong, this is not a
Oct. 21, 2013 Survival story highlights importance of breast cancer awareness events The finish line in sight, she pushed beyond all mental hurdles, forcing her legs to extend the last few yards of the excruciating 26-mile race.Diane Holtam celebrated the triumphal finish of her first full marathon, a milestone of personal fitness spurred on by her father's death to a rare blood
Oct. 17, 2013 Luke sports clinic helps veterans Have you ever tried running with one leg or shooting an arrow blind? Forty-two Luke Air Force Base Airmen volunteered to help more than 100 veterans with disabilities participate in the 6th National Disabled Veterans Summer Sports Clinic Sept. 12 through 22 in San Diego. Staff Sgt. Krystal Hughes,
Sept. 27, 2013 AF intern: ‘I have never felt less disabled’ Natalie Labayen may look fine on the outside, but inside, a battle wages.A senior at George Washington University and intern with the Air Force, LaBayen was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in 2011, an ailment that some days leaves this 23-year old in severe pain. Basically, an autoimmune
Sept. 26, 2013 From tragedy to triumph - Hickam Airman overcomes rare form of cancer Merriam Webster's Dictionary defines sense as one of five natural powers through which we receive information about the world around us. Let's play a hypothetical game. You must choose to strip yourself of one sense. Would the choice be hearing? Could you live without the sounds of music or the
Sept. 18, 2013 Mental health works to reduce suicides Suicide ends lives. Maxwell's mental health clinic hopes to save them. After two years of collecting data from more than 150 participants, joint research by mental health and civilian agencies continues to reveal new strategies to improve the quality of life of patients struggling with suicidal