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
Sept. 10, 2013 Responder Demystifies Calling Military Crisis Line for Help When someone is in crisis and feeling despondent, reaching out for help is a stronger step to take than doing nothing, which can lead to a worsening state, a Military Crisis Line responder told American Forces Press Service today.Tricia Lucchesi of Canandaigua, N.Y., said she encourages service
July 29, 2013 Perseverance: An Airman's commitment to health, triathlon and career There's a chill in the water of the pool contrasting the dry heat outside. Above the surface there is chaos, the sounds of screams and splashing echo off the walls of the old hangar. Beneath the water there is a sense of solitude leaving her alone with only her thoughts. Swimming laps requires
July 19, 2013 Commander overcomes disorder, hopes to inspire others "Despite having Tourette syndrome, it never really stopped me from doing the things I like and I definitely didn't see it stopping me from joining the Air Force," said Maj. Kelly HannumPicture being a commander and having Tourette's at the same time; this only proves that anybody, with or without a
July 19, 2013 AMC Airmen learn resilience Air Mobility Command continues to support its Airmen's morale and well being through a resiliency training program.A one-day resiliency course is required for all AMC active duty Airmen and must be completed before the year's end. Resilience training was developed in collaboration with the
June 27, 2013 Wounded Warriors adapt, overcome at Andrews sports camp More than 30 Air Force Wounded Warriors gathered at the West Fitness Center on June 26, to kick off a two-day adaptive sports camp designed to help them overcome their challenges and enjoy a physically active lifestyle.This was the first Air Force Wounded Warriors Adaptive Sports Camp held
June 25, 2013 Wounded Warrior Becomes Military Doctor Ten years ago, Army Capt. Christian Labra's spirit was as broken as his body.A U.S. Military Academy graduate deployed to Iraq just a few months after the initial invasion, he was pumped up about the importance of the mission and the close camaraderie he felt with his fellow 1st Armored Division
June 20, 2013 Triple amputee gives words of wisdom during visit to Okinawa Bryan Anderson, a triple amputee and Purple Heart recipient, visited Okinawa June 12-19 to deliver his message of perseverance and determination to service members and their families across the island."His reach is much more beyond the military and wounded Soldiers," said Dick McLane, Anderson's
June 17, 2013 Student pilot survives lymphoma, continues dream What if your childhood dream job became a reality? Now imagine that dream coming to a screeching halt with the possibility of not just losing the dream, but your life as well.Capt. Dakota Olsen, 310th Fighter Squadron student, had a vision of becoming a pilot at age 5. As Olsen looked into careers
May 31, 2013 AF widow speaks to Airmen about resiliency Lt. Col. Paul Griffin, 336th Training Squadron commander, held a resiliency and wingmanship presentation for technical training students May 24.Special guest Linda Ambard, widow of an Air Force officer, spoke to the students on the importance of resiliency and support in the military community."What
May 29, 2013 The foundation of resiliency Resilience has been a buzz word for the Air Force for quite some time, but what exactly does it mean?"Resiliency is having the ability to withstand, recover and grow in the face of stressors and changing demands," said (Ch.) Maj. Richard Crozier, 4th Fighter Wing deputy chaplain. "Resiliency is
May 7, 2013 Warrior Games 2013: Games makes injured man feel like Airman again Surrounded by his Air Force Warrior Games teammates as he trains to represent his service in archery, rifle shooting and sitting volleyball, Tech. Sgt. Alex Gaud-Torres feels like an Airman again.Since his childhood in Puerto Rico, Gaud-Torres wanted to join the U.S. Air Force, a dream he realized
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 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 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
March 14, 2013 Battling Back: One Senior NCOs road to recovery Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder have been two topics of great discussion recently, thanks to the debate going on in the National Football League and the recovery of veterans as they return home from the war in Afghanistan.One person who has experienced both and is on the
March 13, 2013 Military substance abuse research progresses, doctor says Defense Department officials are developing research-based methods to curb substance abuse among service members, their families and veterans, a senior DOD medical official said here March 11.Dr. Michael E. Kilpatrick -- the deputy director for force health protection and readiness programs in the
Feb. 25, 2013 National crisis hotline connects call to Robins Mental health professionals here were recently able to reach out to a military member in crisis - with a phone call through the national Veterans Crisis Line. The toll-free number was accessed by a former Robins Airman while en route to a new duty location. Counselors routed the call to the
Feb. 22, 2013 Light therapy, relaxation rooms get makeover The 48th Fighter Wing Health and Wellness Center recently refurbished their light therapy and relaxation rooms. "We were going through the process of looking into what we can do for process improvements and the light therapy and relaxation rooms came to mind," said Tech Sgt. Timmy Odom Jr., 48th