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  • Airman’s Foundational Competencies: Develops People

    The success of the Air Force relies on developing people. Current leaders need to build and mentor future leaders. There is a responsibility for Airmen (enlisted, officer, and civilian) to be the best they can be in order to support the mission.

  • Retired Lt. Col. paved way for military mothers

    SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.--For most, becoming a mother is a time for celebration, not discrimination. Before 1975, being pregnant while in the military was not allowed. As a result, pregnant women were involuntarily separated. However, a new policy in 1975 allowed women to continue to

  • Learn about tobacco and your oral health

    There’s a great deal of scientific information that proves using tobacco products is seriously harmful to your health. Nicotine products can increase your risks for cancer of the throat, lungs and stomach. Also, tobacco products can negatively impact your oral health in several ways.

  • VA asks for public input on veteran outdoor recreation experiences

    The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks input from veterans’ outdoor recreation groups on how it can facilitate the health and wellness of veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors through improved access to public lands and other outdoor spaces.

  • VA encourages donating blood amid crisis

    The Department of Veterans Affairs and its participating VA medical centers across the country are in the midst of “Roll Up Your Sleeve 2022” blood drives through March in response to the ongoing national need for blood during the continuing COVID-19 public health emergency.

  • VA encourages donating blood amid crisis

    The Department of Veterans Affairs and its participating VA medical centers across the country are in the midst of “Roll Up Your Sleeve 2022” blood drives through March in response to the ongoing national need for blood during the continuing COVID-19 public health emergency.

  • ‘Candy Bomber’ passes away at 101

    Starting his career in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942, Halvorsen served as a pilot until his retirement in 1974, after accumulating more than 8,000 flying hours and 31 years of military service. He was also known as the "Candy Bomber."