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  • Taking a stand: Help win the fight against sexual assault

    Just as Airmen broke the sound barrier and pioneered new paths to space, Airmen will pioneer new ways to prevent sexual assault in the Air Force.Preventing this crime is not easy; if it were, you, America's Airmen, would already have eliminated it from our force. As we begin this new fiscal year, I

  • Disability etiquette

    National Disability Employment Awareness Month is recognized each October to recognize the many contributions of America's workers with disabilities, as well as to increase awareness of disability employment.As part of the awareness effort, it is important to understand that people with disabilities

  • Overcoming Adversity

    National Disability Employment Awareness Month is celebrated each October to educate people on disability employment as well as to recognize the contributions of employees with disabilities.The history of NDEAM traces back to 1945 when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October as

  • The cost of drunk driving

    When I first came to work at Hanscom, it was after a long and fulfilling career as a private sector psychotherapist. I had clients with problems everyone recognized: depression, anxiety, relationship problems, financial stress, and children acting out. I felt what I was doing was important, and it

  • Developing strong connections key

    People need strong connections in their lives. For me, as a military spouse, I didn't recognize how shallow my connections had become until my husband was killed in 2011. As part of a military family, I spent 30 years moving to new assignments. I never considered that my shallow connections would be

  • How to protect your home while traveling

    We're right in the middle of the summer season and it's a perfect time to vacation. However, take a few minutes to read some suggestions on how to protect your home while away. Situational awareness is critical whether at home or traveling. Take advantage of neighborhood watch programs to learn more

  • Taking inspiration from our founding fathers

    The Air Force is no stranger to challenging times. That's certainly the case today where, in the current fiscal climate, much is outside of our control and we are faced with a great deal of uncertainty. As I weigh that uncertainty, though, it occurs to me that our challenges today aren't so

  • The difference between Memorial and Veterans Day

    There are lots of reminders out there that Memorial Day is about more than a day off or barbecue. It's also about more than thanking everyone who served or waving flags. The truth is, many people confuse this day with Veterans Day.This day is about one thing -- our fallen warriors.Congress

  • Every Airman has a role in preventing sexual assault

    This story is part of the "Commentaries" section on AF.mil. These stories capture the experiences of Airmen from a first-person perspective. Every April we recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month, using it as an opportunity to renew our commitment to treating each other with dignity and respect. I

  • We all need a wingman

    We all need a wingman. Many of us would never admit that at times we plaster on a mask and show up at work with a smile on our face. We can fool many people with this pretend-all-is-well face, but often those who take the time can tell that the laughter is forced and the eyes shroud deeper feelings.