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  • Back to Basics fitness program saves career

    This was the wake-up call he needed; after failing his third Air Force physical fitness test within two years, losing his promotion of master sergeant and receiving additional administrative action, his Air Force career was in jeopardy."My motivation is that I want to leave the military on my own

  • Everyone has a story: WTU Soldier overcomes life challenges

    Editor's note: This story is part of the 2012 Joint Base Langley-Eustis fall series, highlighting individuals with interesting stories. From the moment U.S. Army Sgt. Hilton Hunter received his orders to his first duty station, he began to prepare himself for a journey that would take him from the

  • A culture of resiliency

    A jerk may cut you off on the way home from work, a family member may suddenly pass away or a promotion may come your way - we all experience stress in life, both negative and positive, but how do you respond when it happens?As a part of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness, resiliency is critical to being

  • Chaplains step up 'Strong Bonds' to halt suicides

    As part of a push to prevent suicides, Army chaplains want 50,000 Soldiers and additional family members to attend their "Strong Bonds" retreats over the next three months.Relationship problems are a leading cause of suicides, said Army Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. Donald L. Rutherford. He added

  • Army Air Corps veteran shares heritage, embodies values

    The foundation of the U.S. Air Force was built on pillars of sacrifice, honor and respect dating back to a time well before its inception in 1947. Few could understand this rich military heritage better than Darrell Flair. Flair served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during a time when

  • PGA pros get wounded warriors back on par

    When wounded U.S. service members redeploy from combat zones, they are met with a multitide of physical therapy, counseling, and rehabilitation measures aimed at getting them back on their feet and in the fight. Of all the methods to help get wounded warriors feeling like themselves again, few would

  • Carrying 'Chief Mik's' legacy

    Every service member can think back through their career, no matter how long, and name at least one person who impacted and shaped them to be the person they are today.Those who knew Chief Master Sgt. Denise Mikolajezyk, thought of her as a role model. She is fondly remembered as a leader, model

  • Four kids, the STAHD and an Air Force mom

    Their kids tell other kids at school, "My momma wears combat boots." This isn't your typical Air Force family.Tech. Sgt. Blanca Cantu, 7th Operations Support Squadron, her husband Chris and their four children work together to get through the daily obstacles of having an unconventional military

  • You're hired: Spouses find jobs at JBLE

    For a spouse, moving constantly isn't necessarily a perk when it comes to finding a career.While service members receive orders and a place to continue their careers, their spouses are often left to find their own job at the new location.At least, that used to be the case until the Civilian

  • Test your aerobic fitness

    The Health and Wellness Center at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., recently introduced a new piece of equipment; something that could help you improve physical fitness test scores. The device is called the Metabolic Cart. This device helps personnel look at how aerobically fit they are. The cart