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  • Renewal and resilience at Living Springs

    For military members the return from deployment should bring happiness and reunion with family and friends. Yet for many personnel who suffer from PTSD or depression, homecoming can exacerbate a stressful situation. Recently a new center opened offering a comprehensive range of services specifically

  • Freedom Wing hosts civilian commander's call

    Col. Michael J. Underkofler, 514th Air Mobility Wing commander, recognized traditional civilian personnel and Air Reserve Technicians during a civilian commander's call held here July 2. The spotlight was placed on nine individuals for their distinguished service and accomplishments. Senior Master

  • Airmen participate in mentoring workshop

    Approximately 58 Airmen were provided with tips on networking and explored team dynamics at the 514th Air Mobility Wing Human Resource Development Council Mentoring Workshop held here, Jun. 22-23.The goal of the mentoring workshop is to bring together airmen from different squadrons and teach them

  • Training mission provides humanitarian support

    Airmen of the 732nd Airlift Squadron and 514th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron spent Fathers Day weekend performing a humanitarian mission to Haiti. The Airmen transported one school bus and five pallets of pinto beans and corn grits from Charleston, S.C., to Hait's Port-au-Prince International

  • Safety office hosts mid-air collision avoidance tour

    Master Sgt. Ben Atkinson, 514th Air Mobility Wing, talks with a civilian pilot on the flightline here June 4. Atkinson and other Airmen from the wing's safety office hosted a tour to help civilian pilots better understand the air space above and around the installation.

  • Customer service: a lost art

    Many of the interactions we have with others in our hectic lives center around the simple but often underused skill of customer service. Recently I began a long-awaited weekend only to find a 3-inch bolt in the rear tire of my vehicle. Although annoyed by the fact, I quickly replaced the tire with a

  • New program helps address mental illness without stigma

    Initiatives to address the rising concerns surrounding mental health are currently underway through a new, tentatively titled resiliency enhancement program, set to provide support and preventative care to reservists who are susceptible to or suffering from mental health issues. 514th Aeromedical

  • Every Airman's honor stained by sexual assault

    Son: Father, will the MacGregors ever be kings again? Robert Roy MacGregor: All men with honor are kings. But not all kings have honor. Son: What is honor? Robert Roy MacGregor: Honor is what no man can give you, and none can take away. Honor is a man's gift to himself. Son: Do women have it? Robert

  • Maximize GI Bill options before retirement

    Airmen who plan to transfer their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to family members should be aware of some upcoming changes.Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, service members with at least six years of service may transfer education benefits to immediate family members as long as they commit to an additional

  • Award winners in the Freedom Wing

    USO Woman of the Year AwardsMilitary Leadership Award - Air Force Category:Capt. Holly Nelson, 732nd Airlift Squadron514th Air Mobility Wing Outstanding Airmen of the 2nd QuarterAirman CategoryAirman Steven Schoonover, 732nd Airlif SquadronNoncommissioned Officer CategoryTech. Sgt. Christopher D.