U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFNS) - November 3, 2015 -- A 1995 Air Force Academy graduate and astronaut aboard the International Space Station is scheduled to make his second walk in space at 7:10 a.m. EST Nov. 6. If all goes according to plan, Kjell Lindgren and fellow astronaut Scott Kelly will spend six hours outside the ISS, floating more than 200 miles above the Earth, … [Read more...]
3 Useful Healthcare Degrees for Air Force Enlistees
October 30, 2015, By David McCauley - Pursuing higher education and obtaining your college degree is an achievement that can prove immeasurably useful after your military service. One problem facing many civilian graduates is that while they have a degree, they do not yet have experience within their particular field. Your experience as an active duty servicemember can give … [Read more...]
Buckley First Sergeant’s 720-Mile Run Gains National Attention
BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) - October 27, 2015 -- (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series. These stories focus on individual Airmen, highlighting their Air Force story.) A 2nd Space Warning Squadron first sergeant accomplished his goal of running 720 miles in 30 days from Aurora, Colorado, to Abilene, Texas, in order to raise money and awareness … [Read more...]
After Your Tour: Skills You Need to Adjust Back into Family Life
October 27, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - Being in the military may be one of the most stressful positions in the entire world. There aren't enough words to express the amount of honor, courage, and selflessness it takes to lay your life on the line for the safety and security of a country. And there's usually relief, happiness, and joy at the thought of returning home to family … [Read more...]
Is Substance Abuse Rising in Returned Veterans?
October 23, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - Smoking, alcohol, prescription drugs, and illegal substances are often considered a crutch for a bigger underlying problem. In the case of returning veterans, it is a historical fact that war and drugs go hand in hand. How then, can we expect a decrease in substance abuse in our military heroes of today? History of War and Drugs As … [Read more...]