Aug. 17, 2023 DoD releases actions to transform climate, enhance prevention of harmful behaviors at military service academies In a memo to DoD senior leaders, SecDef Austin noted that while the military service academies are dominant in many domains, they have far more work to do to halt sexual assault and harassment.
Aug. 15, 2023 Have Other Health Insurance? Here’s How It Works With TRICARE If you have coverage in addition to TRICARE through your employer, your spouse’s employer, or a private insurance program, you have other health insurance (OHI). Certain OHI plans can affect your TRICARE health, dental, and pharmacy benefits. Here are six tips to help you learn how TRICARE works
Aug. 8, 2023 Quantum navigation aims to overcome GPS limitations, transform operations The U.S. Air Force is upgrading GPS, with help from SandboxAQ.SandboxAQ is a spinoff from Google’s parent company, Alphabet, and their mission is solving some of the world’s hardest problems using the combined power of artificial intelligence and quantum science, also known as AQ.
Aug. 8, 2023 Brandon Act expedites mental health care referrals for Airmen, Guardians The Brandon Act is intended to help identify and get care for mental health concerns by making it easier to access – and required of leaders to take seriously – mental health support by referencing “The Brandon Act” when they need a referral to mental health services.
Aug. 7, 2023 Team is in a Sprint to Combat Barriers to Mental Health, Wellness, Resilience A new cross-functional team tasked with initiating a sprint to combat barriers to mental health, wellness and resilience for all Airmen, Guardians, families and civilians has strong Air Force Reserve Command representation. Maj. Gen. Maureen Banavige, the mobilization assistant to the Air Force
Aug. 3, 2023 Ryder Says Military Will Work to Maintain Americans' Trust While still high, Americans' trust in the military has dropped, and DOD officials will do all they can to communicate to the American people about the positive good of the U.S. military.
Aug. 3, 2023 Get ’Em Green, Stay Ready’ Air Force Reserve Command’s emphasis on improving its Individual Medical Readiness numbers is getting a shot in the arm from the “Get ’Em Green, Stay Ready” communication initiative.
Aug. 2, 2023 Before Natural Disasters Strike, Know Your TRICARE Benefits When the government issues a state of emergency, TRICARE may temporarily change its procedures to ensure that you receive timely medical care. Here’s what you need to know.
Aug. 1, 2023 Department of the Air Force partners with NASCAR at Pocono Raceway Kristyn Jones, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, performing the duties of Under Secretary of the Air Force, visited Pocono Raceway to participate in the AFRS mission at the NASCAR Cup Series Race July 23.
July 31, 2023 Department of the Air Force takes action on barriers to mental health, wellness, resilience The Fortify the Force Initiative Team, championed by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, had volunteers from myriad functional communities working to promote holistic wellness and address resiliency barriers since early 2022.