Dec. 30, 2021 DAF authorizes pass for COVID booster “We strongly encourage all Airmen, Guardians, and DAF federal employees to receive a booster. As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, we need to do everything possible to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities—that means getting a booster,” said Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz
Dec. 10, 2021 TRICARE copays to increase WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Starting Jan. 1, TRICARE pharmacy copayments will change for all beneficiaries, except active-duty service members, dependent survivors, and medically retired service members and their family members.The increases are part of a larger Department of Defense
Sept. 22, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths 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
Jan. 13, 2021 Experts promote diet, exercise to reach, maintain healthy weight As many people begin chasing the age-old New Year’s resolution of losing weight, Robins Air Force Base Health Promotions experts are letting people know they’re with them every step of the way. Diet and exercise, in tandem, are necessary for healthy weight management.
Dec. 7, 2020 Department of the Air Force moves Physical Fitness Assessments to April 2021, removes waist measurement from composite score permanently To ensure social distancing practices remain in place during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to give Airmen and Space Professionals time to prepare, testing was delayed from October to January and is now further delayed to April.
Sept. 23, 2020 Understanding Depression The National Institute for Mental Health defines depression as a common but serious mood disorder that negatively affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities such as sleeping, eating, and working.
Sept. 2, 2020 DHA launches new Air Force military hospital and clinic websites The transition to the TRICARE.mil domain incorporates new layouts and adds helpful features to enhance the user experience and provide easier access to information about the local military hospital or clinic and the TRICARE benefit in one place.
July 7, 2020 Urgent Acquisition Effort Provides Safe COVID-19 Patient Transport in 95 Days The Air Force, Air Mobility Command and U.S. Transportation Command have a new capability to bring large numbers of COVID-19 patients home via airlift without putting associated flight crews at risk — and the solution arrived quicker than expected.
June 9, 2020 Air Force cancels 2020 Marathon, offers virtual option 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.