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September 12, 2024
In Our Communities | On Base
New Private Housing Coming in California

Edwards Air Force Base, California broke ground on the Air Force’s first privatized on-base apartment complex, Military.com reported. It will provide 246 beds for airmen.

Arizona Military Members Practicing in Medical Simulations

HonorHealth at Phoenix’s Osborn Medical Center is providing an opportunity for military members to practice medical care in lifelike situations simulating real battlefield conditions, AZFamily reported. These practices place personnel in high-stress environments with realistic mannequins and have seen over 3,500 military members get trained. “They’re critically thinking through a lot of anxiety and they need to do that in the battlefield, so we try to mimic that here so they get the best experience,” said Roxanne Flynn, the director of HonorHealth’s military and community partnership.

Air Force photo by Chloe Bonaccorsi

September 12, 2024
In Our Communities | On Base

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