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  • Danielle Frank, a military spouse, uses video conferencing technology to stay in contact with family during the COVID-19 quarantine, Gresham, Oregon, March 27, 2020. Staying connected while practicing social distancing is crucial to the mental well-being of Airmen and their families.

    Weathering COVID-19: mental resilience

    PORTLAND, Ore. – In times of national crisis, it’s easy to become emotionally overwhelmed and forget to take your own mental health into consideration. The rapid onset of COVID-19 has brought a multitude of financial and personal stresses for Airmen and their families.On March 25, Defense Secretary Mark Esper placed limitations on large-scale
  • Every October, we recognize Energy Action Month to highlight the critical role energy plays in Air Force operations, and to encourage smart energy use and management for our installations, ground vehicles, and aircraft. This year, our new theme of "Energy Able – Mission Capable” will showcase how efficient energy use increases mission capability and readiness for our global mission. Whether we’re championing projects that optimize aviation fuel use, or encouraging Airmen to make smart energy decisions at individual installations, our goal is to foster a culture that prioritizes energy optimization and water management.

    Air Force recognizes Energy Action Month 2019

    During Energy Action Month, the Air Force will emphasize the need for smart energy solutions and inform Airmen, Air Force senior leaders, policy makers and aligned organizations about what they can do to effectively distribute, generate and manage resilient and reliable energy across the enterprise.
  • SrA Kevin Green, 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, despite losing his left foot in a motorcycle accident on Dec. 17, 2014, competed along with more than 120 other wounded warriors from the Air Force and Army March 1 to officially open the sixth annual Air Force Trials at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas. Green took first place in the recumbent 20K cycling road race. (Courtesy photo)

    Reserve Citizen Airman Takes First in Cycling at 2019 Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials

    More than 120 wounded warriors from the Air Force and Army gathered March 1 to officially open the sixth annual Air Force Trials at Nellis Air Force Base.
  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright speaks on resiliency during the Air Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 19, 2018. During his speech, Wright spoke about the importance of taking care of yourself and each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

    CMSAF Wright: The Airmen We Need must be resilient

    In order to win tomorrow’s war, defend the homeland and remain a safe and secure nuclear deterrent, Airmen must be well trained, well led, agile and resilient, according to the Air Force’s most senior enlisted leader. Building upon Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson’s discussion of the “Air Force We Need” and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein’s assessment of how to use the advantages of multi-domain operations, Wright said the “Airmen We Need” must be well trained, well led and agile in addition to resilient.
  • Master Sgt. AnnJill Transfiguracion, 919th Special Operations Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center, gives an overview of available resiliency support materials

    Best in the business

    Building a culture that embraces innovative programs and a proactive approach to supporting Duke Field families has earned a 919th Special Operations Wing unit one of the military’s most prestigious awards.The 919th Special Operations Force Support Squadron was recently selected as the 2017 Department of Defense Family Readiness Award recipient
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