Story by Zeke Gonzalez | Walter Reed Army Institute of Research | 08.26.2025
In May 2025, the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research launched the “Push Ups for the Mind” application, which guides app users on a path to improve their attention and performance. The app’s development was funded by the Center for Traumatic Stress at the Uniformed Services University and the Henry Jackson Foundation. The initiative was co-led by Dr. Amy Adler, a senior scientist at......
Story by Kevin Larson | Winn Army Community Hospital | 05.15.2025
Winn Army Community Hospital’s mission is to keep its warfighters healthy and well so they can do the nation’s bidding at any time. But providing health care to the most vital weapon system can take its toll on the medically ready soldiers and staff charged with that duty. Enter FIT2WINN, a holistic employee wellness program started in January. The brainchild of hospital director and......
Story by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel | 31st Fighter Wing | 02.22.2024
He stood in front of a daunting task, a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker needs to be repaired in two days, a process that normally takes four weeks....
Story by Jennifer Cragg | Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic | 01.19.2024
It’s the start of the New Year where people are triggered to think, plan, and act toward accomplishing goals to better themselves. For one Norfolk-based Navy chaplain, one of his New Year’s resolutions is to continue offering a short, but regular dosage of mindfulness training to benefit and support mental, physical and spiritual health of his Sailors....
Story by Capt. Steven Wesolowski | 36th Combat Aviation Brigade (36th ID, TXARNG) | 12.21.2022
Camp Buehring, Kuwait – The 36th Combat Aviation Brigade (36th CAB), “Task Force Mustang,” 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, continues to serve abroad through this holiday season with tips on reducing stress and promoting morale support between Soldiers and their families, thanks to the behavioral health team....
Story by Tech. Sgt. Patrick Evenson | 378th Air Expeditionary Wing | 08.20.2022
One of the most important goals in the education of mental health is to reduce the negative attitudes and misconceptions that surround mental health. Ignoring mental health due to negative perceptions can cause isolation and can intensify symptoms. It’s no different than physical activities. Stretching is seen as preventative self-care. It keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and......
Story by Senior Airman Hunter Hires | 177th Fighter Wing - NJ Air National Guard | 03.09.2022
ATLANTIC CITY AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, New Jersey (Feb. 25, 2022) — The 177th Fighter Wing (177th FW) conducted mindfulness training over the January Unit Training Assembly as a part of an effort to help Airmen explore how mindfulness can improve their well-being....
Story by Senior Airman Dakota Carter | Grand Forks Air Force Base | 03.04.2022
Airmen face many challenges such as being separated from family, demanding work environments and jobs with little room for error. This is why it was especially valuable when the 319th Reconnaissance Wing implemented Warrior’s Edge, a mindset training program designed to improve coping skills necessary for working in the high-stress environments many Airmen operate daily....
