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Air Force Capt. Alicia Cramer, 380th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron officer in charge of current operations, left, and her sister Cassie pose for a photo when they were children. Cramer, went through apheresis prior to deploying in 2008. Her donation was able to save her sister’s life. (Courtesy photo) Airman's donation saves sister's life
I've always known my sister Cassie and I were alike. We looked like twins growing up even though we were four years apart. But, I didn't realize how alike we were until the day I found out I could save her life.I was finishing my junior year in college the first time I heard the "C" word...Cancer. Cassie was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma
0 2/15
2014
Default Air Force Logo Half - marathon teaches the value of patience
"Just keep running, just keep running," was all I could think of to get me through the final 5 miles as I ran the United States Air Force Marathon, Sept. 14, 2013 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. This remake of a line made famous by Disney's Finding Nemo character Dori, replayed in my head. Only, I wasn't swimming, I was running. As
0 9/20
2013
Default Air Force Logo Safeguard Your Marriage
Extra-marital affairs are a significant problem in American society. Research suggests that 50 percent of all couples will break their vows of sexual or emotional exclusivity during their relationship. Research also suggests that 25 percent of wives and 44 percent of husbands are unfaithful at some point in their marriage. Anecdotal evidence
0 9/16
2013
Lt. Gen. John Hesterman is the Commander, U.S. Air Forces Central Command, Southwest Asia. As the Air Component Commander for U.S. Central Command, the general is responsible for developing contingency plans and conducting air operations in a 20-nation area of responsibility covering Central and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joselito Aribuabo) CFACC: 9/11 Message to Airmen
September 11th is a time to reflect on the fateful day twelve years ago that forever changed our nation. We must never forget the nearly 3,000 innocent people who lost their lives; nor should we ever forget the countless family members, loved ones and friends whose lives were forever changed. We are compelled to remember the spirit of resolve,
0 9/12
2013
Default Air Force Logo The value of Air Force programs to civilian employers
How valuable are Air Force training programs to civilian employers? Numerous Fortune 500 companies have programs to hire veterans from almost any career field. Several of these companies have strategic plans and mission statements giving numerous reasons why they want to hire veterans including leadership, teamwork, accelerated learning curve,
0 9/10
2013
Brig. Gen. Paul McGillicuddy, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, right, thanks Senior Airman Denarius Pittman, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant-dedicated crew chief, for making sure his final flight was successful at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia June 12, 2013. 
380 AEW commander bids farewell
Hey team, well done! In a few days from now the wing will get a new commander in Brigadier General Kevin Schneider....I'll be heading off to the staff at Pacific Air Forces Command, but before I go I'd like to tell everyone thank you. Thank you for your service and thank you for your sacrifice. Everyone should be very proud of their service, for
0 6/16
2013
NODA MURA, Iwate, Japan – U.S. service members lift a knocked-down wall off a damaged car in a tsunami-struck area here March 29. Nearly 40 U.S. service members and civilians left Misawa Air Base, Japan, to assist in tsunami cleanup and relief efforts in the village as part of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joe McFadden/Released) Support for those affected by disaster
Being deployed comes with its own set of unique challenges and stressors. We learn how to adjust and cope with these stressors by employing a variety of coping skills that are in our scope of control. Typically, these coping behaviors are effective in reducing our anxieties and help us become resilient to the daily stressors we face. However, when
0 5/21
2013
Master Sgt. Shane Sullivan works out on a rowing machine May 2, 2013, while deployed to Southwest Asia. Sullivan lost more than 40 pounds, scored a 99.8 on his fitness test and won the wing’s Biggest Loser contest. Sullivan is assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Equal Opportunity office. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Timothy Boyer) Airman loses 40+ pounds, scores 99.8 on fitness test, wins Biggest Loser during deployment
 Editor's Note: Master Sgt. Shane Sullivan, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Equal Opportunity officer, lost more than 40 pounds, scored a 99.8 on his fitness test and won the Wing's "Biggest Loser" competition during his deployment here.You want to get in shape during your deployment, but what does that mean? Do you want to lose weight or score better
0 5/07
2013
Default Air Force Logo How do you wear your Airmanship?
It was late and I was trying to focus on studying my professional development guide when the "Airmanship Defined" section caused me to sit up straight, pay attention and take notice. I can't remember the last time I heard the term "Airmanship."The PDG defines Airmanship as "the mindset, evident in our behaviors, that causes us to proudly exhibit
0 5/04
2013
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. To find an event to participate in contact your local Sexual Assault Response Coordinator. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Tech. Sgt. Christina M. Styer) 
Using my voice to find my strength
I felt like everyone knew how stupid I was and because I made bad choices - he got away with it. I did make really bad choices, choices that allowed me to put myself in a position to get sexually assaulted, just two months after turning 21 years old. My story is not that different than many stories shared by the survivors of sexual assault.I met a
0 4/18
2013
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