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Air Force announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians
September 7, 2021 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has released a service implementation plan that requires Airmen and Guardians to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the following dates, unless seeking an exemption... MORE

DAF announces mandatory COVID vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians.

Air Force Marathon shifts to virtual race due to COVID-19 precautions
August 20, 2021 — The decision was made to protect the health and safety of more than 20,000 participants, volunteers and guests... MORE

AFSFC assessment tool improves health, readiness of military working dogs
July 6, 2021 — The upgrades are a result of Kennel Health Assessment 2.0, Air Force Security Forces Center’s web-based evaluation system that tracks and evaluates the condition of military working dog kennel facilities across the Air Force... MORE

Nelson, a military working dog at the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida.

59th MDW: Intra-ocular injections help prevent blindness
June 29, 2021 — The 59th Surgical Operations Squadron Retina Clinic at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland performs intra-ocular procedures... MORE

Betadine kills germs and assists in preventing infection in the eyes prior to an intra-ocular procedure.

Learn how to improve run times for Air Force PT test
June 22, 2021 — The Air Force will resume physical fitness testing July 1, 2021. The 1.5-mile run component is weighted as the highest scored portion of the assessment, accounting for 60 component points of the 100 point composite score... MORE

Reducing the stigma, encouraging mental health care in the military
May 19, 2021 — In the military, the stigma of mental health is grounded in the cultural misperception that a service member must have "zero defects" to be mission-ready. While the Department of Defense strives to identify and eliminate barriers to care that service members face regarding mental health treatment, stigma remains a significant issue within the military... MORE

Chaplain soars in search-and-rescue exercise
May 6, 2021 — Spiritual and physical care achieved an exciting nexus April 21 as Chaplain (Capt.) David Massey of the 502nd Air Base Wing participated in Search-and-Rescue Exercise 2021, or SAREX 2021... MORE

Man taking selfie in front of helicopter with inset of family on screen.

Air Force Employee Assistance Program widens resource umbrella
May 4, 2021 — The Employee Assistance Program is expanding the level of support to members by encompassing “positive” engagements, such as lifestyle coaching, where participants can establish goals and priorities to maximize personal stability... MORE

JBSA M&FRCs plan virtual military spouse conference April 30-May 1
April 9, 2021 — Military spouses who want to find ways to enhance their personal relationships and well-being will have the opportunity to do so during a virtual conference being planned by the Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers April 30-May 1... MORE

Military spouses who want to find ways to enhance their personal relationships and well-being will have the opportunity to do so during a virtual conference being planned by the Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers April 30-May 1. The JBSA Embolden Spouse Conference includes 12 classes and workshops for military spouses, including a panel discussion, which will all be held in a virtual format.

Third annual Spring Motorcycle Focus kicks off
March 16, 2021 — From novice to seasoned motorcycle rider, proper training can make a difference in the rider’s life and overall safety of others. Riding a motorcycle is an inherently dangerous activity; however, the risks can be mitigated with preparation and awareness... MORE

The Department of the Air Force is kicking off the third annual Spring PMV-2 Focus March 21, with the goal of reaching all military motorcycle riders. Efforts will concentrate on updating rider information in the Motorcycle Unit Safety Tracking Tool, including validation that training requirements are being met and ensuring all riders schedule and attend overdue training.

433rd Airlift Wing trains in readiness exercise
March 11, 2021 — Approximately 50 Reserve Citizen Airmen participated in the 433rd Airlift Wing’s first chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 6 since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year... MORE

Reserve Citizen Airmen in the 433rd Airlift Wing help each other in donning mission-oriented protective posture gear March 6, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Almost 50 Airmen participated in the wing’s first chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives exercise since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

COVID presents new set of challenges for DOD environmental health
January 14, 2021 — Total Force Fitness is a fundamental element of the Department of Defense’s National Defense Strategy. Helping to “Build a More Lethal Force,” Total Force Fitness focuses on a service member’s overall health over the duration of their career, including physical, environmental, spiritual, psychological, social, and financial components... MORE

Image of Marines hiking through the snow in the mountains.

Special Victims’ Counsel is here to help survivors
January 4, 2021 — She was an officer with nearly nine years of service, who had been selected for promotion. She joined some colleagues on a weekend camping trip to take advantage of the summer weather. After enjoying a bonfire and games, they all settled in for the night, but one man, a fellow officer, didn’t... MORE

The Special Victims’ Counsel program is an innovation which began with the Air Force and grew to encompass all services, providing legal representation for victims of sexual assault.

AF restores military tuition assistance cap, AF COOL funding
November 22, 2020 — The Department of the Air Force restored military tuition assistance to $4,500 per fiscal year and Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online preparatory course funding for the fiscal year 2021, effective immediately... MORE

Air Force Services Center software innovation enhances deployment readiness
October 19, 2020 — A decade-long mission gap impacting a wide range of military operations is closing, thanks to the Air Force Services Center and an innovative software system that tracks contingency quarters availability. ... MORE

Combat Support Wing exercise in April 2019

Air Force pushes fitness testing to Jan. 1
September 17, 2020 — Official physical fitness assessments across the Department of the Air Force will resume Jan. 1, 2021, officials announced Sept. 16... MORE

To continue minimizing close contact among personnel during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and ensure units and personnel are fully ready to resume, physical fitness testing has been delayed from October to January 2021. Testing in January will proceed without obtaining waist, height and weight measurements.

Disasters don't wait – make your plan today
September 14, 2020 — A natural disaster can occur at any time. Some disasters give a warning, such as a storm preceding a flood. Others, such as earthquakes, give little or no warning. But, once a disaster happens, the time to prepare is gone. The best way to cope with a natural disaster is to have a plan before it strikes... MORE

Shane MacDonald, 340th Flying Training Group emergency manager and his buddy Bryson, came to offer disaster preparedness tips. (U.S. Air Force photo graphic)

Air Force to survey members on interpersonal violence
September 3, 2020 — The Air Force will soon survey total force Airmen and Space Professionals about their experiences surrounding interpersonal violence... MORE

The Department of the Air Force launched a new crowdsourcing campaign to solicit ideas for dress and appearance improvements on the Air Force Ideation Platform, IdeaScale. Airmen and civilians are invited to submit ideas beginning Sept. 3.

Service members support COVID-19 operations in California hospitals
July 28, 2020 — Air Force nurses deployed from Travis Air Force Base, California, to support Task Force 46, under the Joint Force Land Component Command, U.S. Army North, to assist with COVID-19 response efforts... MORE

Image of U.S. Air Force Capt. Ashley Ritchey instructing Staff Sgt. Ryan Sheldon of the California Army National Guard on proper application of medical personal protective gear.

Air Force updates medical courses with COVID-19 content, procedures
July 27, 2020 — Air Force medical instructors and trainers are improving curriculum and adapting procedures to account for COVID-19 operations. COVID-19 has shed new light on the methods of conducting medical training and education... MORE

Image of Staff Sgt. Lee Nembhard, an aeromedical evacuation technician assigned to the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.