SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 - September is Pain Awareness Month, which enables people to contemplate pain, their pain, and how they may communicate their pain. Patients are used to answering a health care provider's question, "On a scale of one to 10, where does your pain rate?" What exactly do those numbers mean? Dr. Diane Flynn, a primary care pain management advisor at the … [Read more...]
Think About Your Career Outside Air Force With CPS
JULY 31, 2018, Cannon Air Force Base, NM - If you’re planning to secure a job for your time after the Air Force, the Career Skills Program might be the best and most convenient option. The CSP is a Department of Defense initiative to help retiring or separating military members obtain employment upon their separation from military service. It provides eligible service … [Read more...]
Everything To Know About Your Military Retirement Choices
JUNE 15, 2018, Washington D.C. - Let's chat retirement for a quick minute. You took the Blended Retirement System (BRS) training last year, right? Probably because your boss told you to get it done so she could report 100 percent completion for your unit, right? And it was probably the most boring two hours of your life, right? So, now that we're halfway through 2018, how much … [Read more...]
Best Jobs for Veterans in 2018
Whether you served four years or 35, most veterans transition back to civilian life and look for a new job or even a new career. And your service makes you an attractive candidate in many fields. As you consider the many opportunities, borrow some of our tips to keep health and well-being as a priority in your work lifestyle. Information Technology Since the military … [Read more...]
3 Low Stress Degrees To Consider Following A Tour Of Duty
October 30, 2017, by Emma Sturgis – A career in the military can be a great way of getting ahead in life, but there is no doubt that not all service members are cut out to spend their entire lives in the service. This is especially true for those who’ve recently completed a tour of duty, in which case, many military personnel will be looking forward to completing their … [Read more...]