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  • Airman wins by losing

    In April 2012, Staff Sgt. Jennifer Whitus, 355th Medical Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of the Uniformed Business Office, weighed almost 250 pounds. A year later, she has lost almost 100 pounds.Whitus started her weight-loss journey after she had her third child in April

  • The primary instructor

    (Editor's Note: The Air Force is filled with opportunities to have unique experiences by performing special duties. Be it a postal worker, military training instructor or recruiter, each duty comes with its own set of challenges and benefits that can help Airmen grow as members of the United States

  • More than words: Lt shares passion for sign language

    Verbal communication is vital in today's military, but one 23d Force Support Squadron lieutenant can carry on a conversation without saying a word. U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Mika Hamm's first language was Tagalog, followed by English and then four years of Japanese study. Her true passion, however, is

  • Loving boyfriend or worst enemy?

    Would you be strong enough to make it out alive? Staff Sgt. Evon Pretulak, 366th Fighter Wing Equal Opportunity director, was one of the lucky ones who did. There are many reasons to join the military; however, for most, falling victim to domestic violence isn't one of them. Never thinking an email

  • Western, Eastern medicines meet in acupuncture clinic

    The Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center is where Western and Eastern medicines meet to bring the best medical care to the Nellis community. One of the alternative treatments offered at O'Callaghan is the ancient practice of acupuncture. The acupuncture clinic is located in family medicine

  • 355th Communications Squadron provides technical support for Angel Thunder

    Recently the 355th Communications Squadron set up communication systems for over 2,000 personnel from all of the military services, 40 non-military agencies and at least twelve international partners here. Angel Thunder is the largest personnel recovery exercise supporting the Department of Defense.

  • Handling the truth: legal offices offer help to service members

    Television dramas depict lawyers and law professionals as sharp-suited, silver-tongued briefcase wielders, too busy for the mundane and always out to solve an impossible case.Although they may not wear suits, military law professionals do have the wits and patience to advise base personnel on almost

  • MWD handler earns AFCAM for heroism during firefight

    The helicopter lands in a small poppy field under the cover of darkness and a figure emerges from it with his four-legged companion by his side.Even though it's the middle of the night, Staff Sgt. Robert Wilson and his military working dog Troll, quickly begin to sweep the area for threats while the

  • Langley selected as pilot base for 'Better Foods, Better Bodies'

    The "Better Foods, Better Bodies" campaign recently selected Langley Air Force Base as a pilot base for its promotional initiative. From how Airmen shop at the commissary, to the meals they choose to eat, this movement is designed to help service members and their families make healthier selections.

  • PTSD and families: who's affected, how they help

    Broken by battleWounded by warMy love is foreverTo you this I sworeI will quiet your silent screamsHelp heal your shattered soulUntil once again my love You are whole*For every service member affected by post traumatic stress disorder, there's a family affected along with them. For James Haskell, a