An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

News Search

Command News

  • Avoiding the flu this season

    Flu season — when cases of the flu go up dramatically — in the U.S. is October through May. The highest number of cases usually happen between December and February.

  • How to prevent the flu

    Influenza (flu) season happens every year, beginning in the fall and continuing through the spring. Flu is a potentially serious illness that can lead to a few days of feeling bad and missing work, or it may result in more serious health complications.

  • Should I get the flu vaccination this year?

    The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated every year.  Flu viruses are constantly changing.  The composition of U.S. flu vaccines is reviewed annually and updated as needed to match projected circulating flu viruses.  These vaccines protect against the three or four viruses