The anatomy of a disrupted routine: the neuroscience behind vigilance

U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Ann Glotfelter, 39th Medical Group clinical psychologist, points at a graphic of the human body, highlighting the human brain at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Aug. 24, 2026. The human brain is wired to build unconscious mental models of familiar surroundings, allowing Airmen to recognize instantly when an environment has been disrupted. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evelyn. D’Errico)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Evelyn J. D'Errico
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