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.
July 27, 2023 General Allvin nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, a command pilot with joint planning and strategy expertise, has been nominated as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III announced July 26.
July 27, 2023 Understanding Medicare Part D and TRICARE Pharmacy Coverage You may already have TRICARE For Life (TFL). Or perhaps you’re eligible to transition to this coverage soon. Either way, you may have questions about your TRICARE prescription drug coverage. For instance, you may wonder if you need to have Medicare Part D, Medicare’s prescription coverage. You don’t