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  • Relaxation techniques help Airmen deal with stress

    Citizen Airmen may have to deal with stressful situations that may seem overwhelming at times. Stress from work, home or financial obligations can place strain on their friends, families, peers and subordinates.It is possible that a person may not realize that they are experiencing stress, or they

  • Resiliency Corner: Coping with grief during the holiday season

    No matter what holiday you celebrate, the arrival of that holiday is inevitable. Each of us has memories of a loved one, whether family or friend, who is no longer with us and that can make the holidays particularly difficult.If you've lost someone this year and have yet to experience a specific

  • See something, say something

    The coordinated terrorist attack in Paris on Nov. 13 is a loud reminder why the continental United States has been at Force Protection Condition Bravo for six months.It remains important for all personnel in the JB MDL community to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities, and actively complete

  • Reserve, active-duty Airmen participate in massive NATO exercise

    Seven C-17 Globemaster IIIs, flying non-stop from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, air dropped more than 500 paratroopers into northeast Spain Nov. 4 in a statement of America's ability to put war-power when and where it is needed.The air drop served as one of the final events of two overlapping training

  • Reservists deliver humanitarian aid to Haiti

    As a gray aircraft emerged from the scattered clouds ready to land on the steaming runway at Toussaint L'Ouverture International Airport in Tabarre, near Port-au-Prince, Kathy Cadden, Operation Ukraine president and founder, looked to the sky and said, "Thank God for the U.S. Air Force!"Cadden, who

  • November Promotions

    The following Airmen were recently promoted.Airman 1st ClassMalcolm Woodard, 35th APSSenior AirmanBruce Aranguiz, 514th AESHarold Colbourne, 514th AMDSGiovanniramon Cortes, 714th AMXSDonan Gaston, 514th MXSJose Guadalupe-Matias, 88th APSJared Medina, 514th FSSRadcliffe McDonald, 514th AMDSMarquis

  • History a strong influence on new commander

    Ever since he set his sights on becoming a military officer, history has been an important subject for Col. David Pavey, 514th Air Mobility Wing commander."I never wanted to become involved in a military conflict and not have a clear understanding of how we became involved in it," said Pavey, who

  • Resiliency Corner: The Significance of Validation

    Isn't it nice to hear something positive about yourself from someone else, especially when you least expect it? How often does this happen to you, and how often do you do this for others?More times than not, we push through each day not recognizing the little things others do to make our day just a

  • Stress-reduction classes available

    The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Series is a series of educational classes that introduce participants to relaxation and stress-management techniques that can be applied in daily life situations. It is based on The Stress Reduction and Relaxation Workbook by Davis, Eshelman, & McKay.Unless

  • Freedom Wing nurse completes advanced training

    Maj. Christine Smith, 514th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, recently attended an advanced course for validation for the Critical Care Air Transport Team. She was the only reserve nurse to attend the class and she is now the first and only validated CCATT nurse in her unit.