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Aug. 29, 2024
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How AFMES Members Balance Duty and Community

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Aug. 29, 2024
At the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System, the dedication to service transcends the lab coats and sterile...
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Military Health Information Technology Focus of ...

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Aug. 27, 2024
The 2024 Defense Health Information Technology Symposium kicked off in Dallas, Texas, with Patrick (Pat)...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that 60 percent of mothers in the U.S. stop breast feeding sooner than planned, and that only one out of four infants are exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life, the medically recommended duration. The Department of Defense and service military policies have been created and updated to ensure military mothers have the time, resources, and leadership support to breastfeed for six months after birth.

Military Honors Mothers, Infants by Supporting B...

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Aug. 21, 2024
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Aug. 14, 2024
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Targeted Care for Mental Health Issues Rolling O...

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Aug. 09, 2024
Targeted care offers the right mental health resources for each individual as it begins rolling out across the...
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Burn Pit Registry Redesign Auto Enrolls Particip...

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Aug. 06, 2024
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All dogs arriving into the U.S. must: Be Healthy Be at least 6 months old Have a Microchip that is detected with a universal scanner Have a complete CDC Dog Import form

DHA Veterinary Services Explains Updated CDC Dog...

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Jul. 29, 2024
Service members and their families returning to the United States from overseas duty assignments will be...
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Capt. David Adams, commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), receives an influenza vaccine from Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class David Manes at CFAS Sept. 29, 2021. Active duty personnel are required to be vaccinated annually prior to the winter flu season (Photo by: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jasmine Ikusebiala).

Oct. 15, 2021

Flu Shots are Available Now And Are More Important than Ever

It's time to get your influenza shot.

Participants in the Storytellers event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, pose for a photo after sharing their experiences, Sept. 9, 2021. After the event, those in attendance received gift bags with resources like a pocket journal, local crisis resource directory and a Mental Health Peer Alliance bookmark. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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.

CONNECT TO PROTECT is a strategy designed to encourage Soldiers, their Families and Department of the Army civilians to take action to make connections with and reach out to the people around them and the resources in our community. In keeping with the theme of connectedness, the Army is focusing on “It’s the Little Things that Matter” – “the little things” include the daily interactions with our friends, Family, and peers. Those little things build strong relationships and act as protective factors. (Courtesy asset from Army Resilience Directorate) (Ronald Wolf)

Sept. 21, 2021

CONNECT TO PROTECT for Suicide Prevention: SUPPORT IS WITHIN REACH

Suicide prevention is among the highest priorities of the Army.

Debra Lamb is a housing manager for the Fort Carson Directorate of Public Works (Scott Prater)

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.

As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm through the shoulder blades. In addition, women’s bangs may now touch their eyebrows, but not cover their eyes. These new changes will be effective upon publication of the new standards in Air Force Instruction 36-2903 Feb. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. Jaimee Freeman)

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.

Senior Airman Stephanie Augst, 18th Operational Readiness Medical Squadron Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment technician, gives an alcohol abuse briefing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. An ADAPT Champion is encouraged to speak at commander’s calls and host unit newcomers briefings to ensure they are a visible and familiar resource to their units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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.

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.

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.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Shailynn Galvin, of Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Georgia, relaxes while donating blood Tuesday at Kendrick Memorial Blood Center. Galvin was one of more than 150 Navy personnel who donated to the Armed Services Blood Program during a blood drive organized by NIOC-Georgia. Assisting Galvin is Staff Sgt. Jesse Elwood, a medic assigned to KMBC. (Laura Levering / Fort Gordon Public Affairs)

Sept. 2, 2021

‘A GREATER PURPOSE’ - Military Blood Program Relies on Donors

Petty Officer 3rd Class Shailynn Galvin, of Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Georgia, has donated blood at outside community blood drives, but up until Tuesday had never donated at Fort Gordon’s Kendrick Memorial Blood Center. So when the 21-year-old heard her command was sponsoring a blood drive at KMBC, she didn’t hesitate to donate.

Did you get an email asking you to take a #COVIDVaccine Questionnaire? Please take a few moments to complete it! Feel confident knowing that it’s a safe and valid questionnaire from the #DOD.

Aug. 27, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Questionnaire

Did you receive a COVID-19 vaccine survey?You may receive a questionnaire via email asking about your COVID-19 vaccine status. This is a valid survey from the DOD, which was also approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) with the control number of 0720-0069. You received this email because we don’t have a record of your vaccination

As Navy Lt. Maxwell Anderson calmly addressed a seated crowd during the Mental Health and Wellness Expo 2021, he asked those in attendance to focus on the concept of mindfulness.

Aug. 5, 2021

An Expo Emphasis on Mental Health and Wellness

As Navy Lt. Maxwell Anderson calmly addressed a seated crowd during the Mental Health and Wellness Expo 2021, he asked those in attendance to focus on the concept of mindfulness.