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  • Young Airman helps to destigmatize mental health

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Leandra Garcia, a public affairs journeyman with the 33rd Fighter Wing, shares her struggles with mental health and her success with mental health to help break the stigma in the U.S. Air Force.

  • The Human-Animal Bond

    Not all Soldiers walk on two legs and carry a rifle. The U.S. Military has partnered with canine warriors in every conflict since the Revolutionary War. Chip, a canine sentry of the U.S. Army, was the most decorated dog in World War II. He served with the 3rd Infantry Division in countries like

  • Body Fat and PT test performance

    With the Air Force physical fitness assessment on hold until October 2020, and the abdominal circumference (AC) component delayed until 2021, there may be a temptation for some Airmen to exercise less and eat more, assuming they can still pass. That’s not a good idea as 99.7% of Airmen who fail the