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    Suicide prevention: Together in this fight

    “Depression is not open weeping or purely suicidal ideation. Sometimes depression is a mask; someone goes to work, acts normal and then goes back to their dorm, apartment or house and sits down and does nothing until bedtime, rinse and repeat the entire process.”
  • A photo of an Airman firing a pistol at a target.

    True North Initiative Fortifies Resilience

    First sergeants from across the 355th Wing attended a True North resiliency event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Janelle Vicente, 380th Expeditionary Medical Group mental health technician, is spotlighted for her superb resilience.

    Airman overcomes series of challenges relying on superb resiliency

    It was the first night in a while that she’d slept so soundly. Unfortunately, it was the one night she wishes she hadn’t. Murphy’s Law continued a long streak of unfolding in Janelle’s life. One incident after another. It was enough to yank the cheer right out of the average person, but not her. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Janelle Vicente is a seasoned veteran when it comes to mental resiliency.
  • Airman 1st Class Jocelyn Soto holds a painting of her and her mother.

    Soto’s story: Overcoming pain and finding purpose

    As Tyndall evolves into the “Installation of the Future,” the base is working with thousands of contractors, vendors, and other guests who are assisting in the rebuild process. One of the first faces they see at Tyndall’s visitor’s center is Airman 1st Class Jocelyne Soto. Soto made the decision to enlist in the Air Force to create a purposeful career after facing challenges that greatly impacted her outlook on life.
  • A photo of an Airman posing in front of an aircraft

    Pilot enters fitness competition, boosts resiliency

    Air Force PT tests have been suspended for over a year, and for Airmen like Lt. Col. Aaron Jones, finding motivation during the new normal became its own test. Jones entered into the Organization of Competition Bodies No Gear pro-am in Greensboro, North Carolina, under the Men’s Physique category.
  • U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David W. Smith, Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central), trains in preparation for the upcoming Ironman Triathlon held in Kona, Hawaii. Despite COVID-19 restrictions limiting fitness options, Smith qualified for this year’s Ironman competition, which is a single-day event designed to test the endurance of participating athletes through running, swimming and bicycling for long distances. (Courtesy Photo)

    Resilient and fit despite COVID-19

    On July 1, 2021, the Air Force will resume its physical fitness testing, following months of delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, Airmen of all ranks, ranging from new arrivals to those in the senior tier, have had to find different ways to maintain a healthy level of fitness despite obstacles presented during this unprecedented situation.
  • Exposure to continual emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress can cause burnout.

    Avoiding Burnout

    The COVID-19 pandemic may make you feel like you’re just waiting – life on hold – feeling frustrated that there’s no end in sight. Pandemic fatigue is a very real feeling of exhaustion as a result of COVID-19’s impact on our lives – from financial stress, to loneliness, to the fears of getting sick. Continual exposure to this unrelenting stress can cause us to burnout.
  • Sleep Well

    Five Minutes to Thrive: Sleep

    This week, let's talk about this beautiful thing call sleep. We often underestimate the power of a good night's rest. Take a moment to review these healthy sleep habits.
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    Department of the Air Force leaders focus on resiliency

    Senior leaders are focused on building and growing resilience by establishing a task force called Operation Arc Care. This task force is currently reviewing resilience programs and overarching strategy using a phased approach which began in November.
  • Lance P. Sijan at the Air Force Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Sister of Lance P. Sijan encourages deployed Airmen to lead fearlessly with love

    Airmen of the 332nd AEW gathered for a remote meeting with the sister of a fallen service member who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his courage and bravery during captivity in the Vietnam Conflict. Brig. Gen. Joseph Kunkel, the 332nd AEW Commander, opened by introducing Ms. Janine Sijan-Rozina, the sister of Capt. Lance Sijan, a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and Vietnam Prisoner of War.
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