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July 7, 2023
Breaking the silence: TSgt Paul Vermaire's journey with mental health recovery

Mental health had always been a familiar topic for U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Paul Vermaire, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircraft controller. Growing up, he witnessed family members battling depression and suicide. Little did he know. Paul Vermaire’s life would be profoundly affected by his own
Feb. 18, 2020
Black History Month: Always in your corner

Master Sgt. Ato Ellis, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing first sergeant, talks about why he loves being a first sergeant.
Feb. 11, 2020
Airlifter of the Week: His door's always open

For U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Marcus Bias, 86th Airlift Wing Equal Opportunity specialist, finding common ground between coworkers is something he’s loved doing since he was young. Helping others has been beneficial for the Air Force and for himself.
Jan. 31, 2020
Airlifter of the Week: Leading, one lesson at a time

Master Sgt. Hollie McCaleb, 86th Maintenance Squadron C-130J inspections section chief, argues leading others is more than a job, it’s about helping people connect with others.
Oct. 18, 2019
Ramstein first sergeant embodies “Spirit of Hope”

For his efforts and dedication to bringing hope to service members, one 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman won the “Spirit of Hope” award during a ceremony presided over by Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist.U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jorge L. Arce, 86th AMXS first sergeant, received
Aug. 28, 2019
Former AF IDMT recognized for first responder efforts in alpine coaster accident

For Nedjet Martinez, saving others is instinct. The former Air Force staff sergeant and certified nurse said she was riding on an alpine coaster with her family June 29 in Oberammergau, Germany, when the coaster in front of her came to a sudden halt, causing a woman to collide into her husband’s
July 22, 2019
Wounded Warrior shares his Reality to Resiliency

Healing. Community. Future. These are three things that Air Force Wounded Warrior gave John Berry, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman and Wounded Warrior ambassador.
April 7, 2017
From chaos to composure

Staff Sgt. Joseph Everett was spending time in Amsterdam with his girlfriend when a man tried to pick a fight with him. Instead of bringing the man to the ground, the four-year Jiu Jitsu athlete calmly diffused the situation by reacting in a non-aggressive manner.“Five years ago I would have fought
March 30, 2017
Afraid to be the same: a story of resiliency

Every morning, Airmen pull into a parking lot and make their way through the door, greeting coworkers as they walk in to begin their day. Some laughing, some not altogether awake without their morning coffee. But, parked in the back corner of the lot there may be an Airman who is wide awake with
March 3, 2017
No days off: Airman uses training to aid soldier

You play like you practice; An 86th CES firefighter used his training experience to aid a solider after a vehicle collision.

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