JUNE 21, 2016, MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, California - As the heat rose steadily over the course of two-weeks in the vast desert of southern California, so did the proficiency of the Reserve Marines completing their annual ITX training at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California. The Marines attended multiple training … [Read more...]
433rd AW Becomes First Reserve Wing to Get New C-5M
JUNE 21, 2016, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) - The saying “history repeats itself” has become all too familiar to the 433rd Airlift Wing, as hundreds of Airmen and distinguished guests gathered along the flightline here June 17 to welcome the wing’s first C-5M Super Galaxy, named “The City of San Antonio.” The move makes the 433rd AW the first and only Air … [Read more...]
Adaptive Sports Help Ease Soldier’s Injuries
JUNE 21, 2016, WEST POINT, N.Y. - While attending Airborne School, U.S. Army Capt. Justin Decker knew instantly that something felt different during his third of five jumps required to earn the coveted airborne "Jump" wings. At first he adopted the 'ignore it and it'll go away strategy,' until the pain eventually became too great. It wasn't until sometime later that an MRI … [Read more...]
Overcoming Mental Health Stigmas and Stereotypes in the Military
June 21, 2016, by David McCauley - Veterans have problems just like everyone else. Sometimes they get stressed, depressed, or anxious. We don’t talk about it enough though, especially not in the service. Overcoming mental health stigmas and stereotypes is hard no matter what your background in life is. Opening dialogues about disorders and illnesses may be normal in the … [Read more...]
Military Women Highlighted at Summit
JUNE 17, 2016, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The American people need to know that the U.S. military is a true meritocracy that’s open to all citizens who meet service standards, Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson said at the White House-sponsored United State of Women Summit here June 14. Robinson, the commander of U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, … [Read more...]