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AFAS expands financial support, launches streamlined application to better serve Airmen, Guardians
June 9, 2025
— The Air Force Aid Society announced a series of bold changes aimed at better supporting the evolving needs of Airmen, Guardians, and their families...
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Family in Flight: Air Force siblings team up for medical readiness exercise
April 22, 2025
— More than 40 U.S. Airmen and Air National Guardsmen participated in Operation Vapor Trails, a recurring medical readiness exercise centered on aeromedical evacuation, on March 28, 2025...
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Commander’s Key Support Program enhances readiness through connection
April 3, 2025
— The Air Force Commander’s Key Support Program connects Airmen and their families with vital resources and support through a network of trained volunteers...
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Around the Air Force: Air Task Force Combat Support Training, first Guardian launches into space, childcare pilot program
October 11, 2024
— In this week’s look around the Air Force, Air Task Forces prepare for Combat Support Training, the first U.S. Space Force Guardian launches into space on a NASA mission, and the Department of Defense creates a pilot program to cover certain childcare costs after a PCS...
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Around the Air Force: Defining Units of Action, SECDEF’s well-being initiatives, B-21 Raider update
October 4, 2024
— In this week’s look around the Air Force, the DAF further defines the evolution of wings into Units of Action, the SecDef's announces seven new well-being initiatives for military families, and an update on the Air Force’s newest bomber: the B-21 Raider...
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Rebranded Key Spouse Program allows flexibility to support families
March 14, 2024
— The Department of the Air Force announced the Key Spouse Program is changing to the Commander’s Key Support Program, at the annual major command spouse conference, March 13-15...
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Why I stay: Chief Master Sgt. Carlos F. Damian
January 12, 2024
— Chief Master Sgt. Carlos Francisco Damian currently serves as the command chief for the 37th Training Wing. His journey is a testament to the values of discipline and resilience...
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AFIMSC Strong Bonds program enhancements promote wellbeing of the force, families
January 2, 2024
— Strong Bonds, a chaplain-led program supported by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Chaplain Corps Division, enhances the quality of life for service members and their families...
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DOD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families
March 23, 2023
— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families...
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Department of the Air Force review to improve domestic violence support to victims
January 30, 2023
— The secretary of the Air Force directed a 90-day cross-functional review Jan. 25 to comprehensively assess how domestic violence victims are supported in the Department of the Air Force...
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Department of the Air Force releases policy on Military Parental Leave Program
January 9, 2023
— Military Parental Leave for Airmen and Guardians will expand to 12 weeks after convalescent leave for birth parents and 12 weeks for non-birth parents, including adoptive parents and eligible foster parents, effective Dec. 27, 2022...
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DAF Child & Youth Programs: How they promote development, provide opportunities for military kids
May 3, 2022
— Military kids are similar to those you’ll find in civilian communities around the globe; they share goals, dreams, hobbies and passions. However, unlike their civilian counterparts, military kids also deal with having to pack away those things, along with everything they own, to move to a new permanent duty location. ...
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59th Medical Wing offers telehealth through COVID-19
December 9, 2020
— Through the COVID-19 pandemic, the 59th Medical Wing has remained operational adapting to the current situation the world is facing. Many clinics have telehealth appointments available, ensuring patients can still receive the care they need while social distancing or in quarantine. ...
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Air Force improves lactation support for nursing mothers
September 17, 2020
— The updated policy, which is effective immediately, increases flexibility with lactation breaks and also mandates access to a refrigerator for the purpose of storing human milk...
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EFMP support doesn’t skip a beat despite social distancing measures
June 12, 2020
— The novel coronavirus pandemic forced the modification of three Exceptional Family Member Program workshops at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph early this year, but the virus has not stopped the delivery of services from the Department of Defense program that supports military families with special medical and educational needs...
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'Home sweet home' leaves a sour taste for some quarantine-weary
June 2, 2020
— As physical distancing continues in efforts to avoid the spread of COVID-19, the old saying "there's no place like home" might be sounding bittersweet. Whether people live alone or with others, they may be experiencing fear, anxiety, and frustration over restricted movement...
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Commentary: Parenting during COVID-19
May 7, 2020
— All of the training I have received could never have prepared me for, or empowered me to predict, how my work-life balance would be flipped upside down over the past several weeks. ...
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Purple flags honor military children in an uncertain time
April 17, 2020
— A team of 10 youth and three adults went out from the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Youth Center April 16 planting purple flags around the base in honor of military children everywhere. April is the nationally recognized Month of the Military Child...
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Manage pandemic stress with things you love, even video games and binge watching shows
April 14, 2020
— Whether living alone or with others, it is important to participate in creative activities and uphold good habits that relieve stress and maintain health. Eating well and getting plenty of sleep and exercise is important. Connecting frequently with friends and family members using electronic devices helps reduce anxiety. Military One Source provides more suggestions on ways to manage this crisis...
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AF implements options for Exceptional Family Members during pandemic
April 10, 2020
— The Exceptional Family Member Program instituted new support to minimize the impact caused by department COVID-19 policies, including the Stop Movement order and social distancing guidelines. ...
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