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May 6, 2020
DoD, Department of the Air Force take steps to protect military families moving during COVID-19

Under the new standards, moving industry personnel must adhere to all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 health protection protocols while in the service member’s residence. That means moving personnel must wear face coverings, clean frequently touched surfaces and sanitize their
April 23, 2020
Air Force promotes home safety, offers free firearm cable locks

The Department of the Air Force is contributing to home safety by offering free cable locks for personally-owned firearms, which are a first line of defense for safe storage and unintentional use.
April 1, 2020
Air Force Academy class of 2020 graduation date moved up

The class is planning the event six weeks ahead of schedule, allowing them to celebrate together while ensuring their health and safety by adhering to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Department of Defense guidelines.
March 25, 2020
DOD releases overseas stop movement order in response to COVID-19

Building upon previously enacted movement restrictions governing foreign travel, permanent change of station moves, temporary duty and personal leave, this stop movement order will also impact exercises, deployments, redeployments and other global force management activities. Approximately 90,000
March 25, 2020
Air Force is protecting Airmen while protecting the nation

The critical responsibilities and missions of our 685,000 Total Force active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen do not fade even during a pandemic. Across a worldwide enterprise, our Airmen must remain healthy so they can maintain full readiness and the capability to protect our nation’s security and
March 15, 2020
DOD officials explain new coronavirus domestic travel restrictions

Defense officials announced restrictions on domestic travel for service members, Defense Department employees and family members in response to the new coronavirus, or COVID-19.
March 13, 2020
DoD Directs Stop Movement in response to COVID-19

The Department of Defense issued a stop movement of all personnel to, from or through locations designated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as Level 3 COVID-19 areas effective March 13 and for the next 60 days. Following Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper’s announcement of new
March 9, 2020
Travis AFB support to HHS, Grand Princess repatriation

Upon docking, passengers will be medically screened by HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at the port of entry, and only asymptomatic passengers will be transferred to federal military installations for continued COVID-19 screening and a 14-day quarantine.
March 4, 2020
DOD outlines priorities in combating coronavirus

Military officials and their civilian counterparts are learning together how to combat the novel coronavirus, Defense Department officials said March 4.
Feb. 6, 2020
AFRL’s Epidemiology Lab supports world health officials in flu vaccine development

The USAFSAM Epidemiology Lab, part of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing, is the sole clinical reference lab for the Air Force.
Jan. 30, 2020
Air Force Reserve supports repatriation efforts at March Air Reserve Base

Every passenger on board also received two screenings in China before departing, another upon arrival here, and they will continue to be screened throughout a voluntary, 3- to 14-day quarantine period here.
Dec. 12, 2019
Air Force warns Airmen of electronic cigarette risks

The Air Force, much like the civilian population, is seeing a decrease in traditional tobacco use, but an increase in e-cigarette use.
Oct. 29, 2018
Wright-Patterson AFB mother, physician tells story of heartbreaking loss

Dr. Laura Sidari is speaking out because her family suffered a horrendous loss last Christmas Day.
April 10, 2018
FEDVIP brings vision coverage to TRICARE beneficiaries

Only half of the 61 million U.S. adults who are at high risk for serious vision loss visited an eye doctor in the past year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Eye exams can help keep your vision strong, diagnose potential issues early, and prevent diseases that may lead to
March 11, 2015
March marks Brain Injury Awareness Month

Often called one of the "invisible wounds of war," traumatic brain injury is the result of a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Anyone can suffer a TBI, it can happen on the sports field, in your home, or on the job.

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