MARCH 14, 2017, SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) - Deployments have changed over the years. It’s now easier than ever to stay connected with loved ones back at home through video chats and messenger applications, but there still isn’t anything quite like receiving a hand-written birthday card or a care package with a favorite homemade snack. In fact, mail calls are important for boosting … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2017
Why Dogs Are Commonly Used To Cope With PTSD
March 14, 2017, by Emma Sturgis – Posttraumatic stress disorder, often called PTSD, is a psychological problem that affects individuals who have been through a traumatic event. It often develops in military personnel who have been in combat situations and who have seen comrades die in violent circumstances or who have experienced injuries themselves. But PTSD can also develop … [Read more...]
Heal After Serving: Why Nursing is a Great Career for Veterans
March 14, 2017, by Lizzie Weakley - The U.S. military serves as a great career path for millions of men and women. While many people in the military choose to stay there for their entire working lives, others decide to return to the civilian world after their military time is up. This article will reveal three reasons why nursing is a great career for veterans, both male and … [Read more...]
Due to Popular Demand, Navy HHG Increases 2017 Move Webinars
MARCH 13, 2017, SAN DIEGO (NNS) - Naval Supply Systems Command Global Logistics Support (NAVSUP GLS) Household Goods (HHG) added 15 more 2017 move webinars to its series of live, interactive webinars that assist Sailors and their families in facilitating military moves, March 10. The total number of webinars offered since Jan. 10 is 65, up from the original 50 scheduled … [Read more...]
New Rapid Global Mobility Courses Prioritize Development of Professional Mobility Airmen
MARCH 13, 2017, JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. (AFNS) - The U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center offers on-demand Rapid Global Mobility courses and information to help mobility Airmen understand their role in the mission. The three RGM courses, which became available in January 2017 target Air Mobility Command Airmen at three stages: newly assigned, upgraded and … [Read more...]