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Staff Sgt. Kimberly May, noncommissioned officer in charge of aerospace and operations physiology for the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron, operates a hypoxia-familiarization trainer at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 11, 2019. May and her team of five train aircrew by using a reduced oxygen breathing device (ROBD) to detect the signs of hypoxia during flight. Hypoxia is a condition caused by a lack of oxygen that can lead to injury to personnel, damage to Air Force assets and death. (Senior Airman Dennis Spain/Air Force)

The Air Force is fighting in-flight physiological issues but can’t end them, Pentagon watchdog says

“All occupations have some hazards that cannot be eliminated.”

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

Veterans, wearing protective masks due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, gather during a Veterans Day ceremony, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, in Derry, N.H.

Veterans Day in 2020: Quiet parades, somber virtual events

Traditional Veterans Day ceremonies were canceled as the coronavirus surged across the U.S.

5 years ago

This Memorial Day, remember the ‘others’

There is no shortage of heroes to honor this Memorial Day, whether they were killed on the battlefield or in service during peace time, says the author of this commentary.

By James W. "Bill" Oxford

5 years ago

So many events are cancelled or scaled back. Here’s how you can commemorate Memorial Day online

Despite social distancing requirements, multiple organizations and groups are continuing to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in some way.

By Diana Stancy

5 years ago

Pilot training recovers in 2019, after hypoxia fixes put in place

A series of hypoxia problems grounded T-6s in fiscal 2018 and hurt the Air Force's effort to train new pilots.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

IHG® Army Hotels Teen Academy

The IHG® Army Hotels Teen Academy is a paid summer internship set up for employees’ teenagers where they can learn and perform various hospitality tasks. Hotel RDO and GM, Teresa Colatarci, says the program is a great opportunity to “groom possible future leaders and kids that don’t necessarily have the means or desire to go to college right away.”

6 years ago