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Air Force to restructure for improved readiness and health service support
August 11, 2023 — The Air Force is restructuring the Air Force Medical Service to advance Airmen and Guardian health and readiness. The move also provides better support and advocacy for Department of the Air Force priorities in partnership with the Military Health System... MORE

JBSA’s Exceptional Family Member Program provides support, builds resilience
May 24, 2021 — When Lt. Cmdr. Liezl Nicholas arrived at Joint Base San Antonio with her family, she was unsure where to start looking for resources for her special needs son until she contacted a coordinator at one of JBSA's Exceptional Family Member Program-Family Support offices... MORE

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TRICARE revises telehealth policy to respond to COVID-19
May 20, 2020 — To improve virtual access to health care during COVID-19, TRICARE recently revised its policy on telehealth services. This temporarily allows you access to care more easily during the constraints of the pandemic. These changes will remain for the duration of the stateside public health emergency... MORE

Learn how to book a telehealth appointment at a military treatment facility or clinic. (TRICARE Communications graphic)

Possible military pharmacy changes due to COVID-19
March 31, 2020 — Do you use a military pharmacy? If so, there may be temporary limitations that result in s decrease in service or closure at your pharmacy due to COVID-19. To maintain patient and personnel safety, you may have to temporarily switch your prescription to TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or to a TRICARE retail network pharmacy... MORE