• Children's deployment stress may mirror their parent's

    While Service members face challenges on the battlefield, continued deployments also can be demanding for families at home. Children waiting for a parent to come back home are often vulnerable to stress, depression and anxiety. Homecoming is a joyous time for the entire family. But when a parent

  • PACOM chief shares views during base visit

    During a tour of Eielson Air Force Base May 5 to 7, the U. S. Pacific Command Senior Enlisted Leader visited with several units to learn the missions first hand and how they directly support PACOM's mission, objectives and goals. Chief Master Sgt. James Roy also shared his views on several areas of

  • Hall of Fame for May 9 to 15

    Senior Airman Jeffery Long, 354th Communication Squadron, network infrastructure journeyman. Hometown: Orlando, Fla. Years in service: 3 1/2  Family: Wife (Jennifer) Education:  Electronic Principles from Communicty College of the Air ForcePrevious Assignments: None Self-Description: Highly

  • TRICARE explains benefits through free on-line course

    For those who want a better understanding of the TRICARE benefit, TRICARE University is offering a free on-line public course. No registration is required for the TRICARE Public course. "This course is similar to the in-depth classroom courses we offer those who provide benefit counseling and

  • Five tips to improve run times

    People are often looking for easy and quick ways to improve their run times. Here are five simple things anyone can do to quicken their pace. - Proper shoes are important for a runner. Knowing what type of arch your feet have and if you invert or exvert while in motion is important. Refer to your