Oct. 1, 2021 Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month Energy Awareness Month gives the Department of the Air Force the opportunity every October to look at the critical role energy plays in its combat capabilities and readiness. This year marks the final iteration of the three-year observance theme: “Energy Able, Mission Capable.”
Sept. 30, 2021 Religious Accommodation Requests: What to Expect For Airmen seeking a religious accommodation request, chaplains play a critical role in ensuring each request is fully considered in accordance with DAFI 52-201, Religious Freedom in the Department of the Air Force.
Sept. 30, 2021 Exceptional Family Member Program hosts Halloween Howl Down Oct. 22 The Halloween Howl Down will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot across from the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center, located at 3060 Stanley Road, building 2797. The free event is open to all JBSA members and their families.
Sept. 30, 2021 TRICARE pharmacy copayments to increase in 2022 Do you get your prescription drugs through TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or at a TRICARE retail network pharmacy? If so, you’ll pay anywhere from $1 to $8 more in copayments starting Jan. 1.
Sept. 29, 2021 Alamo Wing flight surgeon receives prestigious fellowship A 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron flight surgeon here recently received the prestigious honor of qualifying for a Royal Society of Arts fellowship in August. Lt. Col. Ivan Edwards, who is also a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, and a first-generation Uganda-born American citizen,
Sept. 27, 2021 National Preparedness Month includes emergency prepping for our pets Being prepared for an emergency means thinking about the needs of all family members—including pets.
Sept. 25, 2021 Retiring From the Service? Get to Know Your TRICARE Options If you’re getting ready to retire from active duty or Reserve service, your goal is likely to make a smooth transition to civilian life. TRICARE can help you do that. When you retire from active duty or retire from the National Guard or Reserve, you’ll experience a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event, or
Sept. 24, 2021 DOD Says It's Time to Renew Extended ID Cards The Defense Department is asking as many as a half-million ID card holders to go online now and make appointments to renew their IDs — many of which are past the expiration dates printed on them.
Sept. 23, 2021 MeMed Key Diagnostic Tool Receives FDA Clearance The MeMed Key diagnostic tool recently received full FDA licensure after four years of research, development, and investments by Defense Threat Reduction Agency's (DTRA) Chemical and Biological Technologies Department in its role as the Joint Science and Technology Office (JSTO) for the Chemical and
Sept. 23, 2021 New Branding Freshens Up DOD Flagship Website A new Pentagon logo now adorns the Defense.gov website, along with changes to the site navigation to make it easier for readers to find valuable content.