• De-mystifying mental health

    There are a lot of misconceptions regarding the mental health clinic. Here are the three heard most commonly:Myth No. 1: "A visit to mental health will ruin my career." In reality, 95 percent of mental health visits result in zero impact on career, clearance, or weapons-bearing status. In the

  • Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Steven Gardenier

    Unit: 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 35th Aircraft Maintenance UnitDuties: Crew chiefHometown: Cambridge, Wis.Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, playing my bass guitar, drawing and watching moviesFavorite music: I listen to everything.Follow on: UnknownLast good movie you saw: "Grown Ups"Best

  • Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Bobby Elzie

    Unit: 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 80th Aircraft Maintenance UnitDuties: Crew chiefHometown: Fort Worth, TexasHobbies: Photography, reading and auto mechanicsFavorite music: Rap, alternative, reggae tone and mo-townFollow on: UnknownLast good movie you saw: The video sent by my wife and

  • Wolf Pack remembers prisoners of war, those missing in action

    Members of the 8th Fighter Wing gathered to remember military prisoners of war and those missing in action during a ceremony here Sept. 17.National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed annually on the third Friday in September, to ensure these military brethren are never forgotten."As flyers, the

  • American Monk speaks to ROK, U.S. Airmen

    The 38th Fighter Group, Republic of Korea, recently invited a Buddhist monk to speak to the 8th Fighter Wing's and 38th FG's Airmen about the common ground between Zen and science and their harmony in modern society. The Buddhist monk, Musim, who is an American, gave his lecture in English to the

  • Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Ryan Velarde

    Unit: 8th Civil Engineer SquadronDuties: Airman Dorm Leader, Bldg. 1511/1512Hometown: Houston, TexasHobbies: Softball/outdoor activities Favorite music: CountryFollow on: Spangdahlem, GermanyLast good movie you saw: "Unthinkable"Best thing you've done here: Visited the DMZ and SeoulReason for

  • Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Misty Givens

    Unit: 8th Medical Support SquadronDuties: NCO in charge of information management, which includes being a client system administrator for the 8th Medical Group, and the Automated Data Processing Equipment equipment custodianHometown: Sacramento, Calif.Hobbies: Taekwondo, reading, listening to music,

  • Wolf Pack remembers Sept. 11 events

    A quiet and somber crowd gathered here early Sept. 10 to remember the events in America Sept. 11, 2001, and pay tribute to those who lost their lives that day.Airmen representing firefighters, law enforcement and emergency medical services, among official guests and other Wolf Pack members, attended