18 Feb 2020

Zen warrior: finding resiliency through yoga

Master Sgt. Kathleen Myhre is using yoga to share mental and spiritual resiliency with Reserve Citizen Airmen.

4 Feb 2020

Overcoming obstacles: A first sergeant’s struggle to seek help

“I felt alone. I cared about nothing, withdrew from all, convincing myself nobody wanted me around and that I was just in the way. Maybe everyone would be better off without me. I was in pain.”Senior Master Sgt. Michael Tesoriero had many negative thoughts running through his mind as he walked the aisles of a craft store on Veterans Day last year.

10 Jan 2020

Rainier Wing's Port Dawgs boost morale with fun events

The newly formed 86th Aerial Port Squadron Booster Club has organized and conducted over seven morale events and raised over $2,400 for the squadron.

9 Jan 2020

Meet Rainier Wing's Newest Chaplain from Spain

As Airmen, we follow three core values to keep true to the Air Force creed. One of these is Service before Self, which can leave us feeling empty and tired at the end of our day, but Chaplain (Capt.) Pedro Jimenez Barros of the 446th Airlift Wing, is here to help.“Spirituality is an important component of Airmen fitness, because spiritual health

23 Dec 2019

Leaders from across the Air Force gather to discuss Force Development advancement

Air Force leaders from the Total Force — active duty, guard, reserve, and civilian — gathered here Dec. 16-17, to discuss initiatives and collaboration for Force Development advancement across the Air Force.

23 Dec 2019

Air Force studies fatigue and sleep to enhance readiness

The Air Force is studying sleep habits among Airmen to find ways to improve performance and ensure their readiness to support the mission. Researchers with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, are looking for ways to better equip Airmen and their leadership with crucial data to ensure that Airmen are getting the necessary rest and to maximize mission execution.

5 Dec 2019

Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card can shop at Military Exchange starting Jan. 1

The Defense Department has expanded commissary and Military Service Exchange access.

22 Nov 2019

DoD adds fentanyl to drug testing panel

The Department of Defense implemented new policy in March 2019 to direct all service Drug Demand Reduction Program labs to test for fentanyl and norfentanyl.

21 Nov 2019

Civilian Developmental Education, Civilian Strategic Leader Program application window to open Jan. 13

Eligible Air Force civilians will use MyVECTOR to apply for Civilian Developmental Education for the 2021 academic year; and Civilian Strategic Leader and the Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program assignments for the 2021 fiscal year.

19 Nov 2019

Air Force says CBD products not ok to use, may cause positive drug test

Cannabidiol oil, also known as CBD oil, is growing in popularity as an ingredient in health and pet products, but is it okay for service members and federal employees to use? The simple answer is no.

19 Nov 2019

Changes to TSP coming in December

According to the thrift savings plan website, all TSP participants must have validated contact information and use two-step authentication to log into the TSP My Account beginning in December 2019.

13 Nov 2019

AF Art Contest offers chance to showcase creativity

2019 Air Force Art Contest is open for submissions through Nov. 30. There are various categories for adults and youth.

13 Nov 2019

Air Force civic leaders experience AETC mission to recruit, train and educate exceptional Airmen

The goal of the visit was to enable a better understanding of AETC and the Air Force mission. The civic leaders from around the country gained knowledge that enables them to better advocate for the service in multiple areas.

7 Nov 2019

Changes to the AFR Transition Assistance Program impact Citizen Airmen

The Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act Transition Assistance Program requirements are in effect.

6 Nov 2019

Speakers share stories of strength, resiliency at TEDxJBLM

Nine speakers shared their personal stories of leadership, self-improvement and resiliency during the first-ever TEDx speaking event here, Nov. 1.  “My suffering as someone with an autoimmune disease and as a military spouse is what led me to go to the next level and try to empower others with it,” Katie Madison, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron and U.S.