Dec. 11, 2017

World War II POW survivor shares tale of hope, determination, resilience

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) — The four pillars of resiliency -- physical, mental, spiritual and social -- are drilled into the minds of Airmen today to emphasize how important it is that no matter what life situation they are going through, there is always a healthy way to handle the situation.

Nov. 9, 2017

Veteran hikes 22K to raise awareness

BAKERSFIELD, California — The 940th Mission Support Group deputy commander was among 35 veterans who hiked 22 kilometers Oct. 21 to raise awareness about veteran suicide.   “We wanted to remind the public about the 22 veterans dying every day,” said Lt. Col. Susumu Uchiyama, a Bakersfield resident.   The length of the “Silkies Hike” was in reference to a 2012 Veteran

Nov. 10, 2016

AF unveils latest ‘Veterans in Blue’ exhibit

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) — The seventh volume of “Veterans in Blue” is now available online. The exhibit captures 28 stories of heroism and service by Air Force veterans. Each veteran’s portrait is also displayed at the Pentagon.