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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force focuses on resiliency in 2018
January 17, 2018 — Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright said he feels the Air Force is headed in the right direction concerning education and enlisted-force structure, but Airman resilience is an area that needs more attention. ... MORE

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, 18th CMSAF, holds an All Call for Maxwell-Gunter personnel, Jan. 10, 2018.

‘Never give up’: A personal story of resiliency, determination
December 11, 2017 — Building a resilient force is one of the Army’s top priorities. As part of the Army’s Ready and Resilient program, many guest speakers share their personal stories of adversity and triumph. In a packed theater on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Dec. 8, a Shreveport, La., native shared her story about the fateful night she became paralyzed. This was Carlana Stone’s story. ... MORE

Carlana Stone, guest speaker for the Ready and Resilient campaign, addresses Soldiers and Department of Defense civilians Dec. 8 about the adversity she has faced and the resilient path she took to help herself and others at the main theater at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Stone, a paraplegic author and motivational speaker, said she enjoys speaking to service members because they are the embodiment of the resilient spirit.

Air Force Alpha Warriors prove mettle in ‘Final Battle’
November 16, 2017 — Forty-three Airmen from installations worldwide competed in the first Air Force Alpha Warrior competition, a celebration of functional fitness and resiliency, Nov .11, 2017 in Selma, Texas... MORE

It’s all downhill for upbeat Airman, bobsledder
July 28, 2017 — Capt. David Simon, an elite bobsled athlete, is a stellar example of resiliency and upholding the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness: mental, physical, social and spiritual... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. David Simon takes a moment to focus during tryouts for the U.S. National Bobsled Team in Park City, Utah, on Nov. 2, 2016. His bid for that team ended with an injury, but he's still ultimately aiming for a spot on the U.S.A. Bobsled Team for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. (Courtesy photo)

‘Eternal optimist’ used resiliency to battle adversity
April 15, 2016 — Retired Army Brig. Gen. Rhonda Cornum was the guest speakerduring the Joint Base San Antonio Wingman and Battle Buddy Day Friday. The self-proclaimed “eternal optimist” and Desert Stormveteran shared... MORE