Oct. 21, 2024 Tampa Citizen Airmen endure devastation, show resilience, teamwork, and spirit The Tampa Bay area endured a historic period of Hurricane activity, enduring Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the span of two weeks. Amid the devastation from western Florida to the southern Appalachia mountains, members of MacDill AFB’s Air Force Reserve 927th Air Refueling Wing united in both
Oct. 10, 2024 Road to motherhood: Mental health takes front seat My journey into motherhood had many detours, including struggling with my mental health. The help I received saved my life.
Nov. 6, 2023 CSAF 23 Letter to Airmen The letter serves as a rallying call for Airmen to continue their exceptional service and adapt to the evolving demands of national security.
July 31, 2023 Department of the Air Force takes action on barriers to mental health, wellness, resilience The Fortify the Force Initiative Team, championed by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, had volunteers from myriad functional communities working to promote holistic wellness and address resiliency barriers since early 2022.
Feb. 27, 2022 Airman's 20-year path to service epitome of resilience Senior Airman Michael McCullough is an example of a dogged mentality and desire to don the Air Force blue and serve his country. His 20-year journey to serve is the epitome of the type of resiliency the Air Force encourages.
Oct. 1, 2021 Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month Energy Awareness Month gives the Department of the Air Force the opportunity every October to look at the critical role energy plays in its combat capabilities and readiness. This year marks the final iteration of the three-year observance theme: “Energy Able, Mission Capable.”
Aug. 14, 2021 The Initial Perception There are many common sayings that go along with how important the first impression you leave on someone is. No matter the circumstances for someone’s behavior, on any particular day, there is no way to reverse that initial interaction, conversation, attitude, etc. For this reason, and many more,
May 3, 2021 Tribe to triumph: A Chaplain's journey "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 For Chaplain (Maj.) Bitrus (“like ‘citrus’” he often jokes) Cobongs, head chaplain of the Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing, his life’s journey from
Jan. 4, 2021 Retired maintainer shares story of resilience; hope Don’t judge a book by its cover. That’s how the saying goes. If Master Sgt. James Rials, retired production supervisor for the 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here, was a book, his cover would give off the impression of someone who has worked hard his whole life. You might notice his wedding
Sept. 16, 2020 Citizen Airmen in Pacific promote mental, physical resilience September is Suicide Awareness Month, and the 624th Regional Support Group in Hawaii and Guam took this opportunity during the unit’s Unit Training Assembly Sept. 12-13 to focus on this topic and resiliency.The purpose of a resilience tactical pause is to take time out during the normal routine to