Breast cancer is a part of my daily life since my mom has had breast cancer and I am high risk.
It's hard for me not to think about it, search it on the Internet, donate to it, ask about it, walk for it, and even cry about it. But I know that isn't the case for everyone. All I have learned could potentially save my life, but for me it's just as important to increase the awareness of others so other lives can possibly be saved.
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Defense Department officials here said Oct. 29 that they expect U.S. forces in Afghanistan to continue to be targeted by improvised explosive devices -- which have claimed more lives there than any other weapon -- while it seeks ways to counter the threat.
As President Barack Obama and his advisers weigh decisions on the next phase of the Afghan war, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is working to protect against and defeat the growing threat from IEDs, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said, noting that October has been the deadliest month for U.S. forces in the eight-year war.
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Defense Department officials here have taken steps to stem mounting casualties in Afghanistan, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said here Oct. 29.
October has become the deadliest month for American servicemembers in Afghanistan, with 56 killed, and Mr. Morrell said Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has no higher mission than ensuring troops have everything they need to protect themselves from improvised explosive devices and other threats.
Some assets already are moving to Afghanistan, he noted, including additional intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. The theater also is receiving the most advanced drones and new platforms such as the MC-12.
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A Kyrgyz medical team visited here Oct. 27 to learn the Air Force mission and share ideas with Airmen assigned to the 376th Expeditionary Medical Group.
The team consisted of local doctors, dentists and pharmacists and was led by Col. Iskender Abykeeev, head of the Kyrgyz Ministry of Defense's military medical department.
The visit was a part of the growing partnership between Airmen here and Kyrgyz medical professionals. A partnership that, according to Col. Jerrod Flyer, 376th EMDG commander, will bring tremendous rewards to both sides.
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Airmen at the Transit Center at Manas took more steps to bettering the Kyrgyz economy by purchasing produce from the citizens of Kyrgyzstan Oct. 27.
Airmen of the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing received the first delivery from local vendors of goods to be used in the dining facilities at the Transit Center.
The delivery, which consisted of fresh fruits, vegetables and bakery products, was part of the efforts Airmen here are doing to use more local businesses to supply goods and services used at the Transit Center.
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This week's photo highlights feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
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It's often said that when someone joins the military, they aren't the only ones serving. Husbands and wives offer support, but recently another group gained recognition when an organization produced a film telling the story of military children.
Operation Military BRAT presented the movie "BRATS: Our Journey Home" Oct. 19 at Hirschi High School in Wichita Falls, Texas. It is the first film to document growing up in the military. The free screening of the film is part of a 50-city national outreach tour.
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Members of the National Capital Region Jointed Enlisted Council took time out of their busy schedules to help lift the spirits of some of our armed forces veterans. The members visited the U.S. Soldier's and Airmen's Home in Washington, D.C., to spend time with the residents, many who are World War II veterans and referred to as our "Greatest Generation."
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Being fit to fight in today's military means more than simply being physically fit, and through the concept of "total fitness," Defense Department officials hope to build on what many say already is the most resilient force in U.S. military history.
Total fitness strikes a balance between strong minds and bodies, a balance servicemembers today need more than ever, said Army Maj. Todd Yosik, chief of the operational division for the Defense Centers of Excellence.
Major Yosik echoed recent comments by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and other top officials, noting that mental readiness has become increasingly important for servicemembers as they continue to deal with the stress of frequent deployments. Even the most optimistic troops have had difficulty staying vigilant over the past eight years in Iraq and Afghanistan, he said.
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Air Force officials here stood up three remotely piloted vehicle squadrons and a maintenance squadron under the 49th Fighter Wing during an assumption-of-command ceremony Oct. 23 at Holloman Air Force Base.
Members of the four squadrons -- the 29th Attack Squadron, 6th Reconnaissance Squadron, 16th Training Squadron and 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (Provisional) -- were originally assigned to the 432nd Wing at Creech AFB, Nev., and have been at Holloman AFB for months as members of detachments, but now will be permanent members.
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