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    Airman and Family Readiness Office eases stress on new missions

    188th Wing provides mission insight to Airmen's families

    Photo By Senior Airman Cody Martin | Senior Airman Charles Thornburg stands with his family after receiving a presentation...... read more read more

    FORT SMITH, AR, UNITED STATES

    11.07.2015

    Story by Senior Airman Cody Martin 

    188th Wing

    FORT SMITH, Ark. - The 188th Wing's Airmen and Family Readiness Office briefed their Airmen and their families Nov. 7 on the wing's new mission sets and provided tips for their physical and mental health.

    They met during a Military Family Appreciation Month luncheon.

    Office officials said that new missions can increase stress as well as leave many open questions for families, especially those concerning the MQ-9 Reapers that will soon provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance with a re-designated attack squadron.

    “We want to ensure Airmen and their families are resilient and able to handle and navigate that change and that they understand what that entails,” said Michelle Pike, the office's manager.

    Senior Master Sgt. Carl Schneider briefed about what the Airmen are doing and what it means to them, including any potential tolls on their physical and mental health.

    “We care for Airmen and their families because military life can be hard on families,” Pike stated. “We want to make sure they are resilient and able to handle the adjustments.”

    The families asked questions after the briefing.

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    Date Taken: 11.07.2015
    Date Posted: 01.06.2016 10:41
    Story ID: 185695
    Location: FORT SMITH, AR, US

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