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  • One Airman's story of resilience

    "I grew up with a hard working father and a great mom who was active in the community ... I was very fortunate," said Master Sgt. Etienne Tousignant, 786th Force Support Squadron career assistance advisor. "So when I tell my story people always wonder 'what's wrong with this guy, where did he go

  • Wing chaplain helps soldiers stay spiritually fit in Gaziantep

    When considering a person's wellbeing four factors come into play: physical, mental, social and spiritual. With no one being more important than the others, it is imperative to keep a balance between all four. A chaplain from the 39th Air Base Wing helps soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade

  • Honoring the fallen

    A fragile silence engulfs a field of white crosses. Three slow, somber notes then resonate through the headstones. A small group of service members of past and present stand with their loved ones as taps is played from an unseen bugler."This is a very touching and memorable occasion today," said

  • Airmen learn to cope with homesickness

    First term Airmen are put into a unique position when they are stationed at a base overseas, with some struggling to find ways to overcome adversity from loneliness, learning to live on their own and trying to communicate with family and friends stateside. "Instead of being only 300 miles away from

  • Captain crosses coalition cultures

    A man of average height, average build, brown hair and eyes, U.S. Army Capt. Adam Proctor walks into the Dutch Patriot headquarters on Incirlik Air Base and greets his co-workers in their native language, with a friendly smile.Though Proctor may come across as your average guy, his job is anything

  • Every Airman is like a puzzle piece

    The Air Force mission is like a jigsaw puzzle, it isn't complete without every piece there to make the perfect picture. Every Airman from every job brings something different to the fight. Recently during Carpathian Spring in Romania, Airmen from Ramstein demonstrated what it means to work together

  • Airman addicted to running competes while deployed

    A radio technician with the 351st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron couldn't outrun his addiction even while deployed. Andrew Lee often finds himself taking the long route home to feed his addiction --running. He satisfies the craving for burning legs and side stitches when he goes on his long

  • KMC boxes its way to better body, builds fitness

    A group stands huddled in a semicircle around a blue mat, watching and waiting for the two warriors to don and adjust their gear.They put in their mouthpieces, bump fists and wait for the coach's signal."Ready?" He asks; the pugilists nod and mumble something through their rubber mouthpieces

  • Air Traffic Control mom balances career, family

    "The doctor called her a miracle baby," said Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Rowles of her three-year-old daughter, Emma.Not expecting she would ever conceive a child due to medical reasons, Rowles, 31st Operation Support Squadron NCO in charge of air traffic controller training and standardization, and a