• 17th SFS Spotlight

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ibrahim R. Saado, 17th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, washes his face in soap after being sprayed with pepper spray during monthly training on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 26, 2015. Security Forces members must be aware of the effects of the

  • The life of a wounded warrior's wife

    Waking up to three men in uniform knocking on your door with somber faces and bibles is the last thing most military spouses would like to experience. For Jennifer Nelson, wife of Capt. Nathan Nelson, this moment was described as the beginning of her life as a wife of a wounded warrior, as she spoke

  • Pension advance loans

    Last March, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a bulletin warning to veterans and retirees against buying loans from financial managers and pension loan companies that offer pension advances. A pension advance is a loan offered in exchange for all or part of a retiree’s pay. Federal law

  • More than a hero: An American Airman

    “I am an American Airman: wingman, leader, warrior. I will never leave an Airman behind, I will never falter, and I will not fail.”The Airman’s Creed is recited from the very beginning of an Airman’s career. For one Airman, that creed became more than words – it became a part of who he is.“When you