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June 10, 2016
Airmen bring PTSD support groups to Keesler

Keesler recently started its Operation Combat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Campaign, which focuses on helping Keesler personnel and their spouses who may suffer from PTSD caused by combat-related instances or stressful situations.“I started the campaign when I was stationed at Travis Air Force
June 10, 2016
59th MDW upgrades flight-training technology, advances pilot safety

The 59th Medical Wing enhanced Air Force pilot safety June 7 when it unveiled a $1 million modern spatial disorientation flight trainer at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
June 8, 2016
F-35A AFE Airmen are pioneers in flight equipment

Aircraft Flight Equipment Airmen at the 33rd Fighter Wing are the leading AFE shop for the F-35A Lightning II program, making them pioneers for fifth generation equipment improvements.
June 8, 2016
33rd FW nondestructive inspection Airmen inspect F-35A

Nondestructive inspection Airmen inspect an F-35A Lightning II by using uses sound vibrations with a transducer.
June 8, 2016
33rd AMXS Airman performs hot pit refuel on F-35A

Senior Airman Max Todd, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs a hot pit refuel on an F-35A Lightning II.
June 8, 2016
33rd FW fuels system specialist maintain F-35A

Fuels system specialist from the 33rd Maintenance Squadron use a fuel probe to check the fuel levels of an F-35A Lightning II.
June 8, 2016
33rd FW Airman will LEAD thanks to commissioning program

Airman 1st Class Griffin Smith, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels system repairman apprentice, will attend the Air Force Academy July 17, 2016, after applying through the LEAD program.
June 6, 2016
Air Force increases access to behavioral health care

Nearly half of people with a treatable behavioral health disorder do not seek help from behavioral health professionals, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. However, 80 percent of this population does visit a primary care manager at least once a year. The Air Force
June 6, 2016
Chaplain “Artillery” Tillery: A retiring Vietnam War Era veteran

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) John Tillery, 17th Training Wing, is retiring June 10. This will mark the last day of service of one of the last active duty Vietnam Era veterans.To get to where he is today, Tillery had to go through some rough patches that started before he even enlisted."I've been tied up,
June 6, 2016
Eglin units save thousands with F-35 innovations

Around 500 maintenance personnel are assigned to work with the F-35 at Eglin Air Force Base. These Airmen and Sailors are some of the first to maintain the fifth-generation jet which gives them the opportunity to assist manufacturers in developing tools, technology and data to maintain it.