• Suicide prevention amongst wingmen

    Some battle scars are not easily observed. Physical injuries are obvious but those associated with emotional pain and suffering can often stay hidden to the casual observer until it's too late. Risk factors associated with suicide include increased alcohol and substance use, a recent loss

  • Iron Woman

    Crowds will roar and cameras will flash as one Airman stands shoulder to shoulder with some of the world's greatest triathletes along the Kailua-Kona, Hawaii coast. She has a goal, and the only thing standing in her way is a 140.6-mile journey through strong currents, the hot sun and barren lava

  • Taking time to enhance resiliency

    Members of the 4th Fighter Wing put down their wrenches, steered clear of their computers and put on their running shoes for a day dedicated to resiliency, Sept. 30, 2013.Comprehensive Airman Fitness (CAF) Day kicked off with a 1.6-mile wing run, which promoted unity and morale while emphasizing the

  • When life hands you a lemon, put it online

    For Service members, moving from one place to another is a way of life, sometimes on short notice. Unfortunately, that can require leaving some personal possessions behind.For years, the auto resale lot, more commonly known as the lemon lot, has helped Airmen sell their motor vehicles, such as:

  • Team Seymour Airman ensures jets are fueled, pilots aren't pedestrians

    POL ensures jets are fueled, pilots aren't pedestriansThe diverse group of Airmen currently deployed to the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight are responsible for servicing fixed wing aircraft whether it is airlift, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance,

  • Join the WAR against domestic violence

    In 2008, the Family Advocacy Office began a partnership with the greater Wayne County community to coordinate the 1st Annual Wife Appreciation Run (WAR) against domestic violence and abuse. In the event's beginnings, males, ages 21 and older, would wear women's high heeled shoes while competing in a

  • 4th FW to host CAF day

    Want to know what happened to this child? He's now a U.S. Air Force Airman and wants to share the story behind this photo.To hear his and other stories about resiliency, come to the Every Airman Counts Storytellers event at the base theater Sept. 30, 2013 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Airmen will

  • 4th FW holds 2013 POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony

    The 4th Fighter Wing held the 2013 POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony here Sept. 20 to pay tribute to Service members who were taken prisoner of war or went missing in action.The ceremony included a reading of the Loneliest Prayer, the military Code of Conduct, a retreat ceremony and speeches from retired