May 28, 2021

Reducing the Stigma and Encouraging Mental Health Care in the Military

In the military, the stigma of mental health is grounded in the cultural misperception that a service member must have "zero defects" to be mission ready.

May 27, 2021

Eligible for TRICARE For Life? What This Means for Your Family’s Coverage

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Will you be turning age 65 this year? You’re on your way to an important milestone in your life. You’re also a step closer to becoming eligible for Medicare and TRICARE For Life (TFL).

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.

May 24, 2021

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.

May 21, 2021

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.

May 20, 2021

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.