Air Force Mourns the Loss of First Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey died today in Panama City, Fla. "Chief Airey was an Airman's Airman and one of the true pioneers for our service," said Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff. "He was a warrior, an innovator... and a leader with vision well

Penguin for a day

TRICARE covers vaccine to prevent cervical cancer

A vaccine can save the lives of more than 11,000 women this year. That equals about 30 women a day in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. These women are diagnosed with cervical cancer; almost 4,000 will die from this frequently preventable disease. Human papillomavirus

Coming Feb. 22, single 800 number for all Airmen

Members of the Total Force - regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian and retired Airmen - are on line to have one central phone number for help with their personnel questions starting at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time Feb. 22. Members of the Air Force community should call

Dealing with Post-Combat Issues: Mental health resources for service members and families

Whether gone for two months or two years, returning from combat is grueling. Service members readjusting back into society need time to recover from the stress of a highly charged war zone. Most adapt well after some time; however, if problems continue and interfere with daily activities, it's time

IA office advice for combating the unseen enemy

Productivity and security have never seen eye to eye. In today's high-speed environment, we find ourselves lured into the quick turn-around, the quick sell, and the conveniences of today's technology. It's tempting; to say the least, to use whatever means to get the job done in an "efficient, timely

Celebrating those who walk the second-mile

This past Friday, a packed house of Warriors of the North, spouses, community leaders and the eighth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Sam Parish, gathered in the Northern Lights Club to celebrate our annual awards ceremony. In a beautifully decorated club reminiscent of an academy awards

Show your doctor you care: Celebrate Doctors’ Day March 30

Take a moment to share why your favorite doctor is your favorite, and do it in celebration of a special day, Doctors' Day, March 30. Doctors' Day recognizes the doctors who care for America's finest. Patients across the nation can show their appreciation for what doctors do every day to keep us fit

Base provider earns credentials

Kristy Werner, a licensed family child care provider, has been awarded a Child Development Associate credential in recognition of outstanding work with young children. The credential was awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition in Washington, D.C., which represents the early childhood

MDG explains the importance of DEERS updates

Picture this: You spend the day at appointments and getting blood drawn for an issue that has demanded your attention. You head home and wait patiently for the next couple days for a call ... but the phone doesn't ring. You wait another day before deciding to call the clinic. The clinic staff