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  • Warrior learns importance of seeking help for PTSD

    When Staff Sgt. David Mullikin returned from Iraq in 2008, he was hypervigilant, irritable and aggressive. He suffered from nightmares, and was alarmed by any loud noises or noises similar to those he had heard in combat. All of these issues are related to an incident he will never forget.Sergeant

  • New warrior, family operations center opens

    Air Force officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening for the Air Force's new Warrior and Family Operations Center here May 25.More than 200 people witnessed the grand opening of the 7,000 square-foot facility housing four critical programs -- Air Force Wounded Warrior; Airman and

  • Medical, physical evaluation board processes improving

    From the moment an Airman is injured or becomes ill, one of his or her biggest questions becomes: Can I stay on active-duty? Thus begins the wait. But, thanks to new processes, answers are coming much faster.Since Sept. 11, 2001, the number of service members processing through the Disability

  • Warrior gears up for 'Games'

    Wounded warrior Israel Del Toro continues to improve his quality of life by way of different professional and sporting mechanisms. The latest, a custom-made Catrike Expedition, takes his love of competition to the next level.Returning to active duty despite disabling injuries received during combat,

  • The value of $1

    Having insurance is always good and not spending a lot on the coverage is even better. So, getting $100,000 in traumatic injury life insurance coverage for $1 is great.The Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection program rider provides for payment to service members who are

  • Officials announce Warrior Team training camp attendees

    Air Forces Services Agency officials will welcome athletes to the 2011 Air Force Warrior Team training camp Feb. 7 to 11 in San Antonio. Of the 30 athletes attending the Air Force Warrior Team training camp, 25 will be selected to represent the service in the 2011 Warrior Games, an Olympic-style

  • Application deadline approaching for Warrior Games

    The application deadline for the 2011 Warrior Games is Jan. 11. With the holidays approaching, Air Force officials encourage qualifying Airmen to submit applications as soon as possible.Warrior Games is an Olympic-style competition open to wounded, ill and injured military members and veterans "The

  • Influx of stop loss claims may cause approval delays

    An influx of claims in the last six weeks by members applying for the Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay is leading to an increased processing time as the Dec. 3 deadline nears.Air Force Personnel Center officials here said applicants can anticipate the processing time to take from 10 to 12 weeks

  • Combat injuries can't crush chief's spirit

    When Chief Master Sgt. Damian Orslene retired from the Air Force Monday, he received traditional keepsakes, love and respect bestowed on an Airman who's devoted 28 years of service to his country.He'll also carry with him combat injuries from a five-month deployment that forced his departure from

  • Airman battles PTSD with the aid of a service dog

    Arriving home after deploying to a war zone can bring new challenges to military members. Many discover that their fight is not over and they end up facing an unseen enemy, with sometimes serious consequences. That enemy is post-traumatic stress disorder.According to the Veterans Affairs, PTSD is an

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