News

June 22, 2020
Commentary: pouring from an empty cup

Air Force medics are on the front lines against COVID-19, and maintaining their mental well-being is critical to keeping them in the fight. One of the biggest risks for providers is burnout, or compassion fatigue.
May 14, 2020
Mental Health Awareness Month: Resiliency, wellness

The goal of the Wellness and Resiliency Program is to help ensure there is a resilient community being built and maintained throughout all areas of a wounded warrior’s life to include their physical, spiritual, mental and social fitness. During COVID-19, the team assists warriors, caregivers and
May 5, 2020
#RiseUp Mental Health, Resiliency at JBSA

Members of the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center (WHASC) Mental Health Clinic and 737th Training Group Military Training Consult Service (MTCS) mental health team spent their Monday motivating others with words of encouragement for base personnel and community members as part of a mental
May 5, 2020
Redefining “normal” mental health care still means delivering quality patient care

Mental Health Technicians (4Cs) in Air Education and Training Command are redefining what “normal” is during the COVID-19 pandemic, while still delivering quality patient care in various different methods and providing Disaster Mental Health services when requested.
April 22, 2020
First Sergeants adapt to COVID-19 pandemic

The job of a First Sergeant is critical to the care and well-being of military members across the Air Force. The job, as with many others, has seen a few changes since the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 9, 2020
Importance of Mental Health Q&A

Between rising COVID-19 concerns and mandatory health precautions in effect nationwide, there are many factors that can affect a person's mental health. Maintaining a strong and positive state-of-mind during this time can be difficult, but there are many resources available that can help. The
March 25, 2020
COVID-19 crisis poses mental health challenges as well as physical demands

Like many communities throughout the United States, Joint Base San Antonio is feeling the effects of the global coronavirus pandemic.
Feb. 13, 2020
Air Force's ISR assistant deputy chief of staff visits Goodfellow

Maj. Gen. Peter Lambert, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, visited Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 13, 2020, to see training first-hand.
Feb. 3, 2020
360 Leaders Course empowers leaders at JBSA-Lackland

The 502nd Air Base Wing welcomed the 50th class of the 360 Leaders Course to JBSA-Lackland Jan. 27. The course is a week-long, science-based leadership course that provides comprehensive, holistic training in personal health, wellness and resiliency, which empowers participants to guide airmen
Dec. 13, 2019
Therapy animals help Airmen cope with holiday stressors

Many Airmen are not able to travel home for the holidays making it a stressful time, and Animals for Airmen can provide a relaxing, quiet environment for them to visit with therapy animals.