July 6, 2012 By Carey Phillips, USAMMDA Public Affairs FORT DETRICK, Md. (July 5, 2012) -- Post-traumatic stress disorder is a common anxiety disorder that can stem from any traumatic event experienced by an individual. While there are medications currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat it, they are not sufficiently effective in treating … [Read more...]
New Options Arise For Many Military Homeowners
By Scott Prater Schriever Sentinel 7/7/2012 - SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) -- The Federal Housing Finance Agency recently announced changes to its short-sale policies that should make it easier for military homeowners with Fannie Mae- or Freddie Mac-backed mortgage loans to honor their financial commitments when they are required to move as part of their duty. Under … [Read more...]
Commentary: Pride in Uniform Gets ‘New’ Meaning
Commentary by Tech. Sgt. Samuel Morse 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs (AFNS) -- Perhaps the phrase, "Have pride in your uniform," evokes flashbacks of basic training or a particularly exacting first sergeant, but in the spirit of National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, I think we can look at this phrase in a new light. I'm proud of my nation, my … [Read more...]
Cherry Point’s Semper Fit Receives 7th Excellence Award
7/3/2012 By Lance Cpl. Cory D. Polom , Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. -- Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Points Semper Fit Health Promotions and Fitness Facilities brought home its seventh gold star level, Navy Surgeon General's Blue "H" Award. The Blue "H" Award has three levels, the gold star, which is the … [Read more...]
New Citizen Service Members Get Honored at White House
By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 4, 2012 – Twenty-five U.S. service members filed through the White House East Room today in dress uniforms, proudly displaying their service and sacrifices to America, and took their citizenship oath before their commander in chief. They were among more than 4,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who … [Read more...]