May 24, 2021
TRICARE Beneficiaries Ages 12 and Older Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — On May 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded its emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccine. This means children ages 12-15 are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Adirim, Place Laud DHA Response to COVID-19 in Briefing
Dr. Terry Adirim, acting assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, and Army Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Ronald J. Place, director of the Defense Health Agency, provided a COVID-19 update Thursday during a Pentagon press briefing. Read full transcript.
May 21, 2021
GetVax Digital Day of Action: We Can Do This!
Are you or do you know someone still thinking about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Today is the day to make the choice to protect yourself, your family and your community.
DOD Seeing Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccination Rates, Health Leaders Say
As of today, the Defense Department has administered over 3.3 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to eligible DOD personnel, with 58% of active duty members having had at least one dose and 44% fully vaccinated, DOD health leaders said.
May 20, 2021
Get the Mental Health Care Support You Need With TRICARE
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you think you or a family member may need mental health services, explore your options with TRICARE.
First AF’s 64th AEG Airmen Support COVID-19 Response in 30 States
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- Airmen managed by First Air Force (Air Forces Northern)’s 64th Air Expeditionary Group are supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency’s vaccination operations across FEMA Regions 5-10 including 30 states, four territories and the Republic of Marshall Islands.
May 19, 2021
Q&A: What Are My COVID-19 Vaccination Options Overseas?
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The fight against COVID-19 isn’t over yet. But we’ve seen major progress made along the way. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 vaccination is an important tool to help us get back to a more normal way of life.
May 18, 2021
Total Force Medics Help Support FEMA in Vaccine Efforts
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- As of April 29, approximately 1.5 million people worldwide have tested positive for COVID-19, making vaccination efforts more crucial than ever.
May 13, 2021
3 Reasons Why You Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Last month, every adult in the U.S. became eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. We’ve missed special moments of togetherness during the national response to COVID-19. But vaccination and other precautions offers the best path towards safely returning to normal life.
May 12, 2021
Catch Up on the Latest ‘Get to Know TRICARE’ Podcast Episodes
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you have questions about your TRICARE benefits? If so, make sure you listen to “Get to Know TRICARE.” It’s a new podcast that helps service members and their families get the most out of their TRICARE coverage.