by Airman 1st Class Daniel Blackwell 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs 11/20/2012 - SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Dorm-resident Airmen at Shaw AFB are not given the opportunity to decide whether they would like to have their base allowance for subsistence each month, but are instead automatically enrolled on a meal plan. Many Airmen have had, and continue to have frustrations … [Read more...]
Specialized Dog Aids Servicemembers’ PTSD Symptoms
by Kiley Swopes Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs 11/22/2012 - MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. (AFNS) -- For some servicemembers, it's very hard to imagine that someone really knows and understands what they are going through when facing PSTD. Imagine a pet trained to understand the side effects that come with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Imagine a pet trained to understand … [Read more...]
3 Odd Bodyweight Exercises you Need in Your Workout Routine, NOW
November 2012 Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just acquired your gym membership you have most likely scoured the internet for effective exercises to get you in shape. As a fitness enthusiast for over 20 years, there isn’t a week that goes by where I don’t try and incorporate something new in my workout routine. Your body has an amazing … [Read more...]
QF-16 Drones Being Tested to Prepare Warfighters for Threats
by Ashley M. Wright 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs 11/22/2012 - TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) - The first QF-16 drone arrived for developmental testing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 19. to start preparation to fight for threats that have begun to surface. "The work done prior to today and the test work that is forthcoming will enable the Air Force to … [Read more...]
Airmen Learn Vital Combat Skills
by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs 11/21/2012 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) -- Crack, crack, crack. A whirlwind of excitement and confusion spurred around the camp. Gunfire echoed through the tents as the Airmen scrambled to find cover. They peered out from the safety of makeshift bunkers as they searched for the source of the … [Read more...]