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Around the Air Force: Selective Retention Bonus list, missile defense breakthrough, Air Force JROTC scholarships
January 17, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Selective Retention Bonus List was released in an effort to retain highly skilled enlisted personnel, a recent missile intercept experiment in Guam, and JROTC cadets receive scholarships to a private pilot training program... MORE

Around the Air Force: Installation re-optimization plan, new prescription refill system, updated waiver policies
January 10, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Installation Infrastructure Action Plan helps bases adapt to challenges of GPC, Defense Health Agency is upgrading prescription refill system, and the DAF expands medical waiver considerations... MORE

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Installation Infrastructure Action Plan helps bases adapt to the challenges of Great Power Competition, the Defense Health Agency is upgrading military pharmacies to a new prescription refill system, and the Department of the Air Force expands medical waiver considerations for multiple medical conditions. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Air Force releases FY25 Selective Retention Bonus list
January 6, 2025 — The U. S. Air Force released the Fiscal Year 2025 Selective Retention Bonus list, effective Dec. 16, 2024. The FY25 SRB program consists of 89 Air Force specialty codes, reflecting the Air Force’s ongoing commitment to retaining highly skilled enlisted personnel... MORE

Fiscal Year 2025 Selective Retention Bonus list

Royal Thai Air Force nurses visit 59th Medical Wing
November 4, 2024 — The 59th Medical Wing hosted five Royal Thai Air Force nurses for a professional exchange in September and October 2024, offering them an immersive experience in U.S. Air Force healthcare practices... MORE

Royal Thai Air Force nurses pose with U.S. Air Force personnel aboard a Lockheed C-5 Galaxy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Sept. 9, 2024.

New commander takes the helm of Air Force's top medical wing
August 28, 2024 — Members of the Air Force's 59th Medical Wing reflected on their recent accomplishments and readiness for future missions during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Aug. 23, 2024... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, Air Education and Training Command commander, passes the guidon to Brig. Gen. Gwendolyn A. Foster, 59th Medical Wing commander, at the 59th MDW change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio, Tx., Aug. 23, 2024.

Exercise Patriot Medic sharpens chemical attack response
August 22, 2023 — Members of the 433rd Medical Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, took part in Exercise Patriot Medic at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2023... MORE

Master Sgt. Julie Fuleky, a medical technician assigned to the 433rd Medical Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, and Capt. Ranieka Lee, a clinical nurse also assigned to the 433MDG, provide care for a patient during Exercise Patriot Medic at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2023.

Breaking silence: Shattering the taboo of mental health
May 15, 2023 — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental illness... MORE

Airman holds up sign that reads, be kind to your mind.

METC instructor inducted into college's Athletic Hall of Fame
December 7, 2022 — Air Force Staff Sgt. Moneque English, a diagnostic imaging instructor in the Medical Education and Training Campus radiologic technologist program at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, was recognized for her contributions to the Columbus State University track and field and cross-country teams by being inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame during a ceremony Oct. 1, 2022... MORE

METC Instructor inducted into college Athletic Hall of Fame

AF provides additional information for aircrew considering flying during their pregnancy
November 4, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force recently introduced new procedures that empower female aircrew to make the most informed decisions about whether to fly while pregnant... MORE

Lt. Col. Caitlin Reilly conducts pre-flight inspections Oct. 25, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Department of the Air Force recently introduced new procedures that empower female aircrew to make the most informed decisions about whether to fly while pregnant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Pavao)

Resolute Sentinel 22: Sharing knowledge, building partnerships
June 22, 2022 — U.S. military medics arrived in San Salvador, El Salvador June 5, 2022, to integrate with the El Salvadoran military and medical staff at Hospital Militar Central for Operation Resolute Sentinel 22. Resolute Sentinel 22 provides joint training and improved readiness for U.S. civil engineers, medical professionals and support personnel through humanitarian assistance activities in El Salvador... MORE

Army Public Health Center launches inaugural Health of the Army Family report
December 7, 2021 — From the beginning, military families have been a center of gravity for the heart of the military force. Their unwavering, steadfast and resolute presence has provided many with the emotional and psychological stability needed during trying times... MORE

IPAP application season open for Air Force active duty through Jan 2022
October 29, 2021 — The Interservice Physician Assistant Program, or IPAP, is accepting applications through January 21, 2022, from active duty enlisted and officer service members interested in caring for Airmen,... MORE

Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths
September 23, 2021 — The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work... MORE

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Department of Air Force offers Total Force enlisted members’ bridge to med school, commission
August 13, 2021 — Total Force enlisted Airmen and Guardians wanting to become commissioned officers and military healthcare providers can complete their preparatory coursework for admission to medical school while on active duty... MORE

Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program

New Medical Provider Trends Dashboard available
August 12, 2020 — Airmen and Space professionals relocating on a permanent change of station with dependents are now able to access a Medical Provider Trends Dashboard that provides historical medical services information at Department of the Air Force installations. ... MORE

Army Reserve Medical Command supports COVID-19 federal response efforts
August 5, 2020 — U.S. Army Reserve Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force 7454-1, from San Antonio, Texas, joined the Department of Defense support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency response to COVID-19. U.S. Army North, U.S. Northern Command’s Joint Force Land Component Command, is overseeing the military operation in support of federal efforts and the state... MORE

Air Force cancels 2020 Marathon, offers virtual option
June 10, 2020 — Numerous scenarios were explored to produce an event that was safe for all and met the high event standards. All scenarios led the marathon team to conclude the event would be unable to proceed in a manner that participants have come to expect... MORE

Fireworks go off at the start off the Air Force Marathon held on Sept. 21 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Fireworks at the start line was added to this year’s marathon to add more excitement and entertainment to the race. (U.S. Air Force photo/Wesley Farnsworth)

Air Force signs agreement for oral fluid coronavirus testing at Air Force installations
April 20, 2020 — The Department of the Air Force signed an agreement April 17 with Curative, Inc., to deploy and scale an oral fluid coronavirus test, which recently received an FDA emergency use authorization, across Air Force installations... MORE

Coronavirus Disease 2019 Rotator Graphic for af.mil. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Rosario "Charo" Gutierrez)

Medical, dental elective procedures will be postponed 60 days due to COVID-19
March 25, 2020 — As of March 31, all military treatment facilities and dental treatment facilities will postpone elective surgeries and procedures for 60 days, the Department of Defense announced March 25. The policy applies to all beneficiaries: active duty service members and their families, retirees, and Reserve and National Guard service members on active duty or a delayed effective date active-duty order... MORE

Lori Elliott, 325th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental technician, examines a patient at Tyndall Air Force Base, Mar. 4, 2020. Dental assistants are recognized for the critical part they play in patient care. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kayla Fitzgerald)

Air Force is protecting Airmen while protecting the nation
March 25, 2020 — The critical responsibilities and missions of our 685,000 Total Force active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen do not fade even during a pandemic. Across a worldwide enterprise, our Airmen must remain healthy so they can maintain full readiness and the capability to protect our nation’s security and interests... MORE