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Separation from a loved one who is deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan can
be an emotionally difficult time for all family members. The emotions
can vary from low energy levels, feelings of sadness, anger, excitement,
restlessness, tension, frustration, resentment and depression.
Additionally, there are many challenges for military families to
overcome during deployments. It is important to recognize and understand
these challenges in order to effectively cope with the separation
during deployment.

When 1st Lt. Humphrey Mararo returned home from Kuwait last month, he picked up a used BMW

The combat environment Airmen currently face during deployments has
fueled the need for an updated, more intense rifle qualification course.

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians at Landstuhl Regional Medical
Center would like to use National Hospital & Health System Pharmacy
Week, which takes place Sunday to Oct. 22, to underscore the roles they
play in patient care. The evolution in pharmacy has been especially
dramatic in recent years as pharmacists have moved beyond compounding
and dispensing medications to become vital members of multidisciplinary
patient-care teams.

October marks a month most Airmen know from various survivor stories.
But the truth is, Breast Cancer Awareness Month probably has either
affected or will affect someone you know personally during your Air
Force career.

Lt. Gen. Marc E. Rogers, the inspector general of the Air Force and
former U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander, will visit with USAFE
Airmen in the coming week.