8 Mar 2018

Don’t stress, we’ve all been there

The military lifestyle brings about constant change. With the biggest and most drastic of these changes being the act of physically uprooting the family, sometimes on a semi-annual or annual basis. As exciting as a change of scenery might be, a permanent change of station could also bring overwhelming stress or financial burden. Housing final-outs,

22 Jul 2016

Chaplain disarms her pain: A person doesn’t have to be good to be loved

“I actually carried a knife to school in my backpack. I called it my ‘deterrence weapon.’” For many American school age children, remembering to pack a knife alongside your homework isn’t a thought; however, for Chaplain (Col.) Donnette Boyd, wing chaplain of the 86th Airlift Wing, it was part of a routine.