SEPTEMBER 3, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Veterans Affairs Department has named September National Suicide Prevention Month, but the Defense Department continues its year-round, comprehensive, multi-pronged approach to address the issue of suicide in the military, a Pentagon official said Aug. 21. Army Lt. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, military deputy to the Under Secretary … [Read more...]
Air Force Uses Lasers to Preserve Space History
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) - The site of one of America's proudest achievements is now little more than a weed-riddled concrete pad, surrounded by twisted, rusting metal. Cape Canaveral's Launch Complex 14 is best known as the launch site for NASA's "Friendship 7," the flight that brought John Glenn fame as the first American to orbit the … [Read more...]
Suicide Prevention More Than a Month-Long Campaign
September 2, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - All Airmen have a responsibility that last much longer than a one-month campaign. This responsibility extends beyond ourselves and includes our work environment, our families, friends, fellow Airmen and our communities. While Suicide Prevention Month is observed across the United States in September, the month-long event is a reminder … [Read more...]
CNAL Commemorates Women’s Equality Day
August 28, 2014, NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) - Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL) Multicultural Committee hosted Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority (KEY) Aug. 26 during a Women's Equality Day celebration at Naval Station Norfolk. This annual observance recognizes women throughout history and the contributions they have made toward full equality in the United States. "The … [Read more...]
Airmen Offer Deployment Tips
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 28, 2014 - First-time deployments for new airmen can be intimidating, even terrifying for the introvert who isn't used to being a part of the team atmosphere that comes with being in the military. The feelings of nervousness, fear or even embarrassment come easily in this situation. This leads you to wonder if you're going to be accepted into a … [Read more...]