Nov. 11, 2021 Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III observing National Veterans and Military Families Month The frequent moves, the multiple deployments, the strain and the stress over the last twenty years of war -- my family and all of yours have borne it with grace and resilience. But it goes beyond that, of course. They don’t just bear the hardships; our families make us a stronger force, a healthier
June 6, 2020 Dobbins ARB nurses return home from COVID-19 frontlines Four nurses from Dobbins ARB who mobilized to the COVID-19 frontlines in New York City as part of the whole-of-government response to the pandemic from returned to the base, May 28.
Oct. 21, 2019 Transition process improves through TAP refresh Before, TAP could be accomplished no later than 89 days before a military member’s separation date. Now, individuals can take advantage of the program 12-15 months before their final out — nearly a year difference.
Sept. 6, 2019 Executive order offers better access to mental health resources Executive Order 13822, "Supporting Our Veterans During Their Transition From Uniformed Service to Civilian Life," directs the departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security "to come together and ensure we have seamless access to mental health care and suicide prevention resources for
Aug. 14, 2019 Groundbreaking held for Fisher House Fisher Houses are homes where military and veteran’s families can stay free of charge while a loved one is in the hospital.
July 17, 2019 DoD partners with VA, implements Women’s Health Transition Training Program The Department of Veterans Affairs partnered with the Department of Defense to implement the first Women’s Health Transition Training. The program is an in-person and virtual course designed to provide a female perspective to active duty, Reserve and National Guard servicewomen who plan to
June 20, 2019 GI Bill Transfer Last year new guidance was announced on transferring GI Bill benefits. The changes go into effect July 12th.
June 14, 2019 Around the Air Force: Flight Equipment / F-35A Integration / GI Bill Transferability On today's look around the Air Force, Air Force flight equipment is being redesigned for female aviators, and for the first time, U.S. Air Force F-35As integrated operationally with Italian Air Force F-35As, making use of one of its main technological design features of interoperability. Also,
May 11, 2019 Changes to Post-9/11 GI Bill transfers effective July 2019 The transferability option under the Post-9/11 GI Bill allows service members to transfer all or some unused benefits to their spouse or dependent children. The request to transfer unused GI Bill benefits to eligible dependents must be completed while serving as an active member of the Armed Forces.
Feb. 27, 2019 Interagency exercise boosts medical readiness The 99th Medical Group, Department of Veterans Affairs and Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps took part in Operation Foremost Endeavor, an exercise where injured individuals in a simulated disaster were airlifted to Nellis AFB, Nevada, Feb. 19.
Feb. 8, 2019 CMSAF Wright testifies before Congress on Air Force quality of life Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright told members of Congress at Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., Feb. 7, that issues such as adequate base housing, reliable child care and other quality of life factors are “inextricably linked” to the service’s readiness.
June 20, 2018 Service dog helps veteran with PTSD (Part 2) After battling night terrors and the pain and anxiety of post-traumatic stress disorder for decades, an Air Force veteran found his lifeline at the end of a dog leash.
June 19, 2018 Living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; a veteran's story (Part 1) Post-traumatic stress disorder carries him into the depths of fear and pain; reliving images of death and destruction. Closing his eyes to night terrors at sundown and fighting through daily anxiety attacks eventually pushed him to the brink of suicide so he could put an end to the never-ending
March 23, 2018 Non-medical care managers dedicated to helping wounded warriors, their caregivers and families Non-medical care managers serve as the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s subject-matter experts and actively advocate for more than 3,000 wounded, ill and injured service men and women.
Nov. 6, 2017 Benefits Delivery at Discharge program redesigned for faster results The Benefits Delivery at Discharge program was recently redesigned to allow most service members to receive disability benefit decisions the day after their discharge.