HomeNews

News Search

  • The Behavioral Health Optimization Program, or BHOP, integrates behavioral health personnel into primary care clinics, to provide “the right care, at the right time, in the right place.” Beneficiaries with behavioral health concerns can seek care directly through their primary care manager.

    Air Force increases access to behavioral health care

    Nearly half of people with a treatable behavioral health disorder do not seek help from behavioral health professionals, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. However, 80 percent of this population does visit a primary care manager at least once a year. The Air Force Behavioral Health Optimization Program seeks to bridge
  • Maj. Jack Nelson is honored during a ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., May 25, 2016. Nelson, from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Osan Air Base, South Korea, is the recipient of the 2015 Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy for outstanding airmanship by an aircrew member who, by using extraordinary skills, averted or minimized the seriousness of an aircraft accident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Andy Morataya)

    Edge of space emergency tests aviator’s skills

    Maj. Jack Nelson, a U-2 pilot, received the 2015 Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy during a ceremony May 25 at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., for his efforts in avoiding a flight mishap.
  • An Airman simulates contemplating about the stressors of military life and how it can affect his career May 25, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC) are master or Ph.D. level professionals who are experienced social workers, psychologists and marriage and family therapists. They provide free brief counseling services to active duty airmen and their loved ones, which is confidential. However, if there is any safety concerns of harm to self or others, the MFLC is required to transition the individual to Mental Health, Family Advocacy or Chapel Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)

    Finding avenues to release stress from everyday life

    Military life entails various, unavoidable stressors. Whether it’s work, deployment, medical, financial, relationship or family concerns.Have you ever felt any of these stressors? Have you been too scared to reach out for help? Are you concerned seeking aid will affect your career?There are many programs that are offered to reduce stress for
  • Members of the 9th Security Forces Squadron conduct a 21-gun salute during a memorial ceremony for National Police Week honoring fallen Security Forces Airmen and Air Force Office of Special Investigation members May 19, 2016, at Beale Air Force, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)

    National Police Week: Remembering the fallen

    The 9th Security Forces Squadron, Detachment 218 Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), and multiple law enforcement agencies conducted various operations and events honoring National Police Week (May 15-21) here. The intent of National Police Week is to recognize and honor law enforcement officers and Department of Defense personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
  • Nearly 44 million American adults, and millions of children, experience mental health conditions each year, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Staff Sgt. Jeffrey M. Schultze)

    May presents an opportunity to focus on mental well being

    The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month and offers an opportunity to focus on mental health and well-being as well as the resources that are available to Airmen and their families. Mental health remains a major national topic and is of keen interest within the Air Force and military at large due to the unique stressors and factors of serving in the armed forces.
  • Greg McCarty (Right) and David Dittman (Top) Florida Stay Alive From Education (S.A.F.E.) Inc. presenters, perform a simulated medical examination of SrA Newton Chapman (Center) and SrA David Van Winkle (Left), 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron network management technicians, at Independence Hall on Beale Air Force Base, California, May 11, 2016. Chapman and Van Winkle were part of a simulated car wreck during the Tragedy Can be Avoided event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael J. Hunsaker)

    Tragedy can be avoided

    Making bad choices can affect not only yourself, but those around you. Members of Team Beale learned from Greg McCarty and David Dittman, Florida Stay Alive From Education (S.A.F.E.) Inc. presenters, about the hazards of distracted driving, misuse of prescription drugs and other situations during the “Tragedy Can be Avoided” event here May 11-12.
  • 9th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal, morale patch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bobby Cummings)

    Beale EOD diffuse simulated crisis situation

    Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron, participated in Operation: Half-Life, May 5, 2016, at Clear Lake, California. The exercise was designed to evaluate a synchronized, multi-agency response to a crisis situation.
  • Staff Sgt. Andrew Bergdorf, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron power production supervisor, rides his road bike on Beale Air Force Base, California, April 19, 2016. Bergdorf has been selected to compete in the Department of Defense Wounded Warrior Games which will take place at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, June 14-22, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael J. Hunsaker)

    Bergdorf: Odyssey of an Airman

    The calmness prior to an engagement with enemy combatants resembles the calmness before a storm. The air is still and sounds are quiet, life is bliss and then in a moments instance muzzle flashes erupt, bullets are whistling by your head and rocket-propelled-grenades are exploding. Chaos engulfs around you, but in this moment years of training and heightened senses take over and one goal consumes your thoughts. How do I keep everyone safe?
  • Beale’s Asian American Pacific Islanders Heritage (AAPIH) Month committee members pose for a photo during a cake cutting ceremony at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 2, 2016. The celebration was to kick-off (AAPIH) Month events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Hunsaker)

    Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    Beale’s Asian American Pacific Islanders Heritage (AAPIH) Month committee members pose for a photo during a cake cutting ceremony at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 2, 2016. The celebration was to kick-off (AAPIH) Month events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Hunsaker)
  • Staff Sgt. Daniel Mendez, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Equal Opportunity director and Dads 101 instructor, demonstrates how to properly change a baby during a Dads 101 class April 22, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The course is designed to assist all fathers; soon to be, new and multiple children fathers with pre and post-birth of their newborn. Some of the topics the course covers are diaper changing, handling newborns, building attachment and ways to assist their spouse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)

    Fathers helping fathers

    The Family Advocacy Program gave several fathers the opportunity to participate in a “Dads 101” course April 22, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The course is designed to assist all fathers; soon to be, new and multiple children fathers with pre and post-birth of their newborn. “It’s a great course for fathers, it gives them an idea of
RSS