23 Sep 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.

2 Sep 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.

7 Jul 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.

9 Jun 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.

4 May 2020

Strengthen your immune system with exercise

Exercise can have a profound impact on the normal functioning of the immune system. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, performing regular bouts of cardiorespiratory exercise is shown to improve immune responses to vaccination, lower chronic low-grade inflammation and improve various immune markers in several disease states

22 Apr 2020

F-35 Joint Program Office honored with 2020 SecDef Environmental Award

The Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health team received the honor for its actions to eliminate hazards associated with the production, operation and maintenance of the F-35 Lightning II.

17 Apr 2020

Special leave accrual for service members

Today, Matthew Donovan, under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness, signed a department-wide authorization for service members to accrue and retain an additional leave balance of up to 120 days. The department's actions to stem the spread of COVID-19 has significantly limited the ability of service members to take leave during this

15 Apr 2020

As COVID-19 Crisis Continues, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Protects Military

While active-duty military members support the global effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ensures that COVID-19 doesn't jeopardize their economic livelihood.

13 Apr 2020

Staying physically active during COVID-19

As we’re spending more time at home during self-isolation for coronavirus, it’s important to remain physically active.  Physical activity can help to boost your mood, reduce stress, improve sleep, and sharpen your focus – benefits that can be especially important during stressful times.The Minutes to Win It (MWI) Challenge is a great way to

3 Apr 2020

Special Instruments Training course instructors 3D-print medical supplies

Instructors got the idea from Air Force Quarantine University, a public Facebook group for innovative learners to connect during the COVID-19 crisis, where they saw other organizations modeling and printing these supplies.