May 19, 2025 Prevent mosquito, tick bites Most bug bites are harmless, but some mosquitoes and ticks carry diseases. Mosquitoes and ticks can spread germs that cause diseases like West Nile virus disease and Lyme disease.
July 25, 2024 Civilian Health Promotions adds more free virtual fitness, health options The Civilian Health Promotion Services program has added new and innovative updates to their wellness web portal to help spur civilian exercisers into higher gear. And, like the rest of the CHPS programs, it’s all free.
June 10, 2024 Hundreds turnout for annual Air Force Assistance Fund Runway 5K The 3rd Annual Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) Runway 5k was held at Tinker Air Force Base June 7, 2024. 100% of proceeds went directly to the Air Force Assistance Fund, supporting Department of the Air Force charities that help retirees, spouses, widows, and all Airmen in need.
May 17, 2024 101 Critical Days of Summer continues to promote risk management on & off duty Each summer, many of us find ourselves driving to the beach to soak up the sun, feel the hot sand beneath our feet, and beat the heat by racing into the cool ocean waves. However, these particular summer past-times include three of the biggest risks during the 101 Critical Days of Summer: driving,
April 15, 2024 AFRL-developed physiological monitoring system undergoes flight tests An Air Force Research Laboratory-developed physiological monitoring system for pilots completed a series of F-16 flight tests March 4-17, 2024, at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, or TPS, at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
March 21, 2024 DAF SELs testify on importance of caring for service members, families Leaders spoke on the link between Airmen and families' quality of life and military readiness and retention.
Jan. 31, 2024 February is American Heart Month – Prevent Heart Disease February is American Heart Month. Focusing on your heart health has never been more important. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
Dec. 21, 2023 First Sergeant's Corner: Caring This month's AFMC connect is about Caring. Caring is at the forefront of not only being a First Sergeant, but an Airman in the United States Air Force. It is part of our Airmen’s Creed; “Never leave an Airman behind.” According to Webster’s Dictionary, caring is defined as “displaying kindness and
Dec. 20, 2023 Missile Community Cancer Study Round 1 environmental sampling results release The U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine and AFGSC released the complete results of the Round 1 Environmental Sampling effort at Malmstrom AFB, Montana, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming, and Minot AFB, North Dakota, today.
Dec. 20, 2023 Calling all athletes: DAF sports opportunities are waiting for you Calling all Airmen and Guardians to represent their service, face the best athletic competition in the U.S. Armed Forces, make connections, build resiliency and serve as an example for others.