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Deputy Defense Secretary underscores DOD's commitment to suicide prevention
September 7, 2023
— The Defense Department remains relentlessly committed to the health and welfare of the total force, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said...
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Army publishes new tape test policy
June 16, 2023
— The Army has published a new tape test policy based on findings and recommendations from its recent Comprehensive Body Composition Study...
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Bug Awareness Week: Small bugs pack a pathogenic punch
June 13, 2023
— Bug Awareness Week is an annual public health campaign held June 10-17 to heighten awareness of the potential risks associated with insect-related transmissible diseases...
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101 Critical Days of Summer: Air Force leaders send safety and health message
May 25, 2023
— The 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign begins on Memorial Day and runs through Labor Day. Historically, this period presents the greatest risk of mishaps and injuries to our Airmen and Guardians. This year we want to emphasize everyone use sound decision making and personal risk management during all your summer activities...
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Brandon Act aims to improve mental health support
May 8, 2023
— The Brandon Act aims at improving the referral process for service members seeking a mental health evaluation and allowing them to seek help confidentially, the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness said...
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DOD investing in wearable technology that could rapidly predict disease
May 1, 2023
— The Defense Innovation Unit, in partnership with the private sector, has developed a wearable device that identifies infections...
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Secretary of Defense presses ahead with recommendations from suicide prevention committee
March 17, 2023
— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has implemented the first of the recommendations made by the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee to address and prevent suicide in the military...
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Leaders detail future of National Guard
January 25, 2023
— The National Guard remains an integral part of U.S. military might, and it's changing to remain effective for the future, Chief of the National Guard Bureau Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson said...
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Department of the Air Force outlines new Body Composition Program for Airmen, Guardians
January 9, 2023
— Both the Air and Space Forces released the new Waist-to-Height Ratio Body Composition Program policy in January, with assessments to begin in April 2023...
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DHA will serve 'anytime, anywhere — always,' says new director
January 6, 2023
— Army Maj. Gen. Telita Crosland became the Defense Health Agency's fourth director in its nearly 10-year existence Jan. 3, pledging to continue taking the DHA "down its path of excellence."...
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DOD begins hiring 'prevention' workforce
December 1, 2022
— The Department of Defense is working to create the healthy climates necessary to address a range of problematic and harmful behaviors, including suicide. This will be accomplished, in part, with a new and dedicated workforce focused on community-based prevention...
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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...
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Active duty suicide rate drops; Austin says more work needed
October 21, 2022
— The Annual Report on Suicide in the Military for 2021 shows a decrease in the suicide rate for active duty service members and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stresses the Department of Defense will not stop working to address the root causes of this issue...
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Tactical Combat Casualty Care training improves survivability
August 31, 2022
— Tactical Combat Casualty Care, which implements the best medical practices in battlefield trauma care, is now replacing Self-Aid Buddy Care techniques for providing basic care to wounded airmen before they get to a medical facility...
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Novavax COVID-19 vaccinations now available for service members
August 30, 2022
— The Defense Department is now offering Novavax as an option among the range of COVID-19 vaccines available at military medical treatment facilities...
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New medical profile system to enhance communication, readiness
August 15, 2022
— A new medical profile system aimed at improving communication and overall readiness has been developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory in collaboration with the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency and the Defense Health Agency and is scheduled to roll out to military treatment facilities later this summer...
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Civilian Health Promotion Services helps keep civilians in fighting shape
August 2, 2022
— The Civilian Health Promotion Services, or CHPS, program was established in the Air Force Materiel Command to keep its civilian Airmen as fit as their active duty counterparts. Its success has led to its recent expansion CONUS-wide...
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Keep sun safety in mind to prevent skin cancer
July 25, 2022
— Whether you spend time outdoors hiking, swimming or just relaxing in the backyard, limiting exposure to the sun’s harmful rays must be a priority.According to the American Cancer Society, more than 3...
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Air Force prepares for newly approved COVID-19 vaccine: Novavax provides new option for unvaccinated Airmen, Guardians
July 21, 2022
— The Air Force will soon have the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available after the U.S Food and Drug Administration authorized it for emergency use and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed it as another primary series option for adults ages 18 years and older...
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Healthy weight: How diet, lifestyle and mental health impact your eating habits and fitness
July 13, 2022
— Think you might need to lose a little weight? You're not alone. Even in the military, where maintaining physical fitness remains a job requirement and a key component of military readiness, thousands of service members struggle with weight...
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