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Tattoos gaining more acceptance

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs on Mar. 12th, 2023
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The Department of the Air Force is committed to recruiting talented and qualified individuals, while retaining the experienced airmen and guardians currently serving.  Throughout the upcoming months, a Barriers to Service Cross-Functional...

Health

Expanding access for contraceptive care

Kirstin Grace-Simons on Mar. 12th, 2023
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MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER - Reproductive health care is a readiness issue. It is a personal issue and a family issue. Deciding how and when to have or add to a family is a concern that touches the active duty service member and their family...

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Be all you can be back

U.S. Army on Mar. 9th, 2023
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WASHINGTON - For the first time since 2001, the U.S. Army has introduced a new brand that redefines what it means to "Be All You Can Be" for a new generation. Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth, Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville and...

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MRC, Pacific soldier wins MEDCOM Career Counselor of the Year

Joseph Kumzak, Army Medicine Public Affairs on Mar. 9th, 2023
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas - U.S. Army Medical Command's top career counselors competed at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 22 and 23 for the title of MEDCOM's Career Counselor of the Year. Sgt. 1st Class Angie Carper, Madigan Army Medical Center,...

Health

PTSD Bytes: PTSD and avoidance

Andrea L. Jamison, Clinical psychologist with the National Center for PTSD on Mar. 8th, 2023
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What is PTSD-related avoidance? Avoidance is a natural reaction to a negative experience. If you burn your hand on a stove, you'll avoid touching that stove again. PTSD-related avoidance is when you avoid things that are painful specifically...