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  • My return from an active duty tour

    Greetings, 182nd family! It has been several months since I have seen or communicated with many of you. For six months, I had the opportunity to serve alongside our active duty Airmen and Guardians at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER) in Anchorage, Alaska. It was an amazing opportunity and

  • Carve out time for self-care to improve overall wellness

    One thing that is true for all of us in the Air National Guard is that we juggle many priorities on a daily basis, and sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves.It takes work to prioritize our own wellbeing. But we need to model good habits for our families, friends, and those we lead and

  • Who will you be in ’23?

    Who are you in ’22? Who will you be in ’23?You’ve probably heard it said that “the only constant is change.” God is the only One who never changes. The rest of us change, for one reason or another.

  • Take a mindful approach to your nutrition

    We all know that during the holiday season we eat and drink more… try being mindful!Mindfulness encompasses the ability to give attention to what is happening while it is happening. Mindfulness extends to our eating habits as well.

  • Connect with family and friends during the holidays

    Holiday celebrations are different all around, and even when people celebrate with family, friends and loved ones, they can still feel lonely. The past two years have been more difficult for some because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some individuals have been unable to visit family and friends during

  • Healthy Relationships Improve Social Fitness and Readiness

    Building healthy relationships strengthens your social fitness. There is not a “one size fits all” when it comes to defining a healthy relationship. Your perspective, values and deal breakers change as you age. A relationship that made you happy in your 20s may not look anything like what you want

  • What is eCheckup to Go?

    We know with the COVID-19 pandemic there has been an increase in alcohol consumption. The 182nd Airlift Wing has partnered with San Diego State University to offer a personalized, anonymous, online resource that focuses on changing behavior of drinking too much alcohol. It is not a static assessment

  • An Illinois National Guard journey to Poland

    Imagine your nation was attacked and your military was severely outmatched. After a few weeks of resistance and hard losses, your country was taken over. Your government – gone. Your borders – gone. Your land, your home – taken away. When the world map is unrolled, the name of your nation is no