Sept. 29, 2021
New Central Texas Market Strengthens DoD’s Medical Readiness, Promises Better Patient Experience
Fort Hood, Texas – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) marked the establishment of the Central Texas Market, a critical milestone in once-in-a-generation Military Health System reform efforts to improve the readiness of the force and the health care service provided to warfighters, retirees and military families, in a ceremony at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center on September 29, 2021.
Sept. 24, 2021
Storytellers: Narratives on Mental Health
Three storytellers shared their experiences with overcoming adversity during a Storytellers event hosted by the Kadena Suicide Prevention Team at the McDaniel Center at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2021.
Sept. 21, 2021
CONNECT TO PROTECT for Suicide Prevention: SUPPORT IS WITHIN REACH
Suicide prevention is among the highest priorities of the Army.
Sept. 20, 2021
COVID-19 can Lead to Long-term Health Concerns
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Debra Lamb has a message for anyone who believes the coronavirus is a hoax.
Sept. 17, 2021
6 Things to Know about the Army's New Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
On September 14, 2021, the Army announced its plan to comply with the Secretary of Defense’s order requiring all Service members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Sept. 16, 2021
Air Force Women’s Initiative Team champions women’s health care
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Air Force’s Women’s Initiative Team has multiple lines of effort addressing barriers through policy change. The members of the WIT’s Female-Specialized Health Care Programs have a vision to build an Air Force health care system that strengthens high quality women’s care.
Sept. 15, 2021
Under Secretary of the Air Force Talks Mandatory COVID Vaccination Efforts with Air Force Reserve
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AFNS) -- During a roundtable discussion at the 459th Air Refueling Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Sep. 11, Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones met with Air Force Reservists to discuss the Department of Defense-wide COVID-19 vaccination directive and its quickly-approaching completion deadline of Dec. 2, for the Air Force Reserve established by Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall.
Sept. 14, 2021
Army Announces Implementation of Mandatory Vaccines for Soldiers
WASHINGTON — The Army outlined its plan today to fully comply with the Secretary of Defense’s order requiring all service members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Sept. 10, 2021
ADAPT Champions: Promoting Healthy Relationships with Alcohol
People choose to drink alcohol for a variety of reasons — some drink to enhance social experiences while others drink as an avenue to escape their everyday problems.
Sept. 7, 2021
DAF Announces Mandatory COVID Vaccine Implementation Guidelines for Airmen, Guardians
WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall directed the COVID-19 vaccine implementation guidelines for Department of the Air Force total force military members Sept. 3, in accordance with the Secretary of Defense mandate last month.