April 9, 2025

Breaking the Silence: How the 59th MDW Is Transforming Mental Health Care for Military Aviators

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Capt. (Dr.) William Hoffman, a neurologist and aeromedical researcher with the 59th Medical Wing, is addressing widespread healthcare avoidance among military aviators through data-driven research and policy advocacy. His findings show that fear of losing flight status discourages many pilots from seeking medical or mental health care, prompting the development of initiatives like the Military Aviator Peer Support (MAPS) program. By promoting early intervention, peer support, and reforming mental health policies, Hoffman aims to shift military aviation culture toward one that embraces mental wellness as a component of mission readiness.

Dec. 27, 2024

Texans not immune to "Winter Blues"

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Understand the difference between Seasonal Affective Disorder and Winter Blues, and how to combat them. Even residents in temperate-climates are susceptible as people spend more and more time indoors.