Airman and Family Readiness Office eases stress on new missions
By Senior Airman Cody Martin, 188th Wing
/ Published November 20, 2015
EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, ARK. -- The 188th Wing's Airmen and Family Readiness Office briefed their Airmen and their families here Nov. 7 on the wing's new mission sets and provided tips for their physical and mental health.
They met during a Military Family Appreciation Month luncheon.
Office officials said that new missions can increase stress as well as leave many open questions for families, especially those concerning the MQ-9 Reapers that will soon provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance with a re-designated attack squadron.
"We want to ensure Airmen and their families are resilient and able to handle and navigate that change and that they understand what that entails," said Michelle Pike, the office's manager.
Senior Master Sgt. Carl Schneider briefed about what the Airmen are doing and what it means to them, including any potential tolls on their physical and mental health.
"We care for Airmen and their families because military life can be hard on families," Pike stated. "We want to make sure they are resilient and able to handle the adjustments."
The families asked questions after the briefing.