Nov. 15, 2023 Virtual Spouse and Family Forum focuses on resiliency, mental health The Air Force Materiel Command hosted a virtual Spouse and Family Forum, Nov. 9. The forum focused on mental health and resilience, and featured panelists from across the Department of the Air Force to help individuals understand and navigate the diverse resources available for support.
Nov. 9, 2023 FSS leaders meet to tackle force support challenges Close to 260 force support squadron commanders and senior enlisted leaders attended the 2023 Force Support Squadron Leadership Conference Oct. 24-27 in San Antonio, sponsored by the Air Force Services Center. The event focused on evaluating the internal functions of force support squadrons from a
Nov. 2, 2023 Be a doer, make a difference for all that matters “The other path leads to doing things that are truly significant for the Air Force, but the rewards will quite often be a kick in the stomach because you may have to cross swords with the party line on occasion. You can’t go down both paths, you have to choose. …To be or to do, that is the
Nov. 1, 2023 75th MDG’s Pharmacy Flight reduces patient wait times with new robot The 75th Medical Group’s Pharmacy Flight can now fill prescriptions faster with the help of a new automated high-speed medication filling robot called the Parata Max 2.
Sept. 22, 2023 DAF childcare fees amended following DOD policy change The Department of the Air Force is set to amend childcare fees, effective Dec. 31, in keeping with the new Department of Defense Program Fee Policy for school year 2023-2024.
Aug. 10, 2023 DOD Makes Tax-Free Dependent Care Spending Accounts Available to Service Members The DOD is making it easier for eligible military families to have money from their paychecks diverted to an account that can be used to pay for dependent care services.
Aug. 9, 2023 Waitlist remains for Air Force Marathon entry-fee donations While you’re signing up for an Air Force Marathon event, why not give an Airman the gift of racing? Each year, the Air Force Marathon hosts the gift-registration program, where a race participant can elect to pay the registration fee of a junior Airman between the ranks of E-1 and E-6. Marathon
Aug. 7, 2023 Over 500 volunteers still needed for Air Force Marathon With a little over a month until the 27th annual Air Force Marathon, there are still opportunities for the public to volunteer as a member of the Flight Crew, which helps run the event behind the scenes.
Aug. 7, 2023 A Journey of Resiliency: Edwards AFB team member accomplishes 1,500-mile solo kayak expedition In a remarkable display of determination and courage, Madison Eklund, a recreation assistant assigned to the 412 Force Support Squadron at Edwards AFB, has achieved an awe-inspiring feat of resilience by successfully completing a challenging 1,500-mile kayak journey. Setting off in May of 2022,
June 9, 2023 Air Force’s second-largest medical center delivers premier care The 88th Medical Group remains on the cutting edge of health care services and technology as a role model for other military medical centers worldwide.