Nov. 3, 2017 We really do have the technology: 3-D printing takes wounded warriors to a new dimension One wounded warrior wanted to amble around the hotel pool during his honeymoon without strapping on prosthetic legs. Another wanted ice skates to fit snugly onto his prosthetic feet so he’d receive the sensory feedback he’d come to expect when engaging in his favorite pastime. And yet another wanted
Oct. 30, 2017 Changes Are Coming to TRICARE. Changes are coming to your TRICARE benefit beginning Jan. 1, 2018. These changes will give you more benefit choices, improving your access to care, simplifying cost shares and allowing you to take command of your health.
Oct. 30, 2017 Air Force Reserve commander praises Reserve Citizen Airmen at 49th Annual ATA Lieutenant Gen. Maryanne Miller, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command traveled to Orlando Florida to share stories and to praise the accomplishments of Reserve Citizen Airmen with the attendees of the 49th Air Mobility Command and Airlift/Tanker Association
Oct. 20, 2017 Reservists perform lifesaving efforts in aftermath of mass shooting Senior Airman Jon Brauch was heading to work on the Las Vegas Strip when he heard the gun fire. He had a good view of the overpass between the Excalibur and Tropicana hotels, so he began to surveil the area. Suddenly, hordes of people were running in his direction. Several were severely injured.
Oct. 10, 2017 Fire safety week - are you prepared? Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 8-14. This year's theme is “Every second counts: Plan 2 ways out.”
Oct. 6, 2017 Yellow Ribbon strengthens Air Force Reserve families BOSTON, Mass. -- A Columbus, Ohio, family used an Air Force Reserve Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program event here Sept. 22-24 as the official kick-off to prepare for their second deployment.
Oct. 6, 2017 Reserve Command recruiting recruiters When it comes to finding great recruiters, it takes one to know one.Air Force Reserve Command has an initiative to increase recruitment in key career fields, one of which is recruiters themselves.
Sept. 29, 2017 Reveille, Retreat etiquette Those new to the base may not be aware of some military traditions. Consequently, the expectations behind reveille and retreat and are worth revisiting.
Sept. 19, 2017 September: National Preparedness Month With the recent events that have taken place in both Texas with Hurricane Harvey and Florida with Hurricane Irma, this is the perfect time to talk about disaster preparedness. There are several precautions that you can take in order to prepare for a natural disaster. First, precaution would be to
Sept. 14, 2017 Airmen helping Airmen: Suicide prevention Charged with the safety of every American against all enemies, both foreign and domestic, military members are expected to perform in highly stressful environments. Airmen deal with everyday stressors that come with wearing the uniform, and issues that arise both on and off the battlefield.These