March 5, 2025 DoD offers Health Care Flexible Spending Account to service members Service members can sign up for the new Health Care Flexible Spending Account putting money in pretax earnings into an account which can be spent on qualifying health care expenses.
March 5, 2024 This LEAP Scholar challenges you to a four-day, 100-mile ruck. Can you hack it? This isn’t a casual hike through the scenic Netherlands. Known as the Nijmegen International Four Days March, this 100-mile ruck march has occurred annually since 1909 and has become one of the world’s most famous hikes/walks. The grueling ruck takes place over four days in the Dutch municipality of
Jan. 23, 2024 For service members, access to mental health care streamlined under Brandon Act The Brandon Act has greatly simplified and sped up the process of helping service members get mental health treatment if they need it.
Jan. 21, 2024 The Keesler Blood Program: Providing the tools of life January is observed as National Blood Donor Month, a time to honor voluntary blood donors and spread awareness of the necessity for blood donations. Keesler Air Force Base’s blood program is actively engaging in the month’s observance by providing additional opportunities for individuals to donate.
Aug. 10, 2023 Goodfellow | Swift response In times of turmoil, the resilience of a community is often tested. This was the case on July 19 when a boil water notice was issued initially due to low water pressure in the area surrounding Goodfellow Air Force Base.
June 16, 2023 Luke Physical Therapy Flight puts Airmen back in the fight The 56th Medical Group physical therapy flight at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, is a shop of a few Airmen that have a vital mission providing medical support to injured active-duty Airmen.
March 6, 2023 JBSA | New training course offers medics, nurses hands-on experience in austere environment The Tactical Trauma Reaction and Evacuation Crossover Course, or TTREX, is designed to test and validate Individual Critical Task Lists and the Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program for military medical personnel.
Jan. 10, 2023 Department of the Air Force outlines new Body Composition Program for Airmen, Guardians Both the Air and Space Forces released the new Waist-to-Height Ratio BCP policy in January, with assessments to begin April 2023.
Nov. 4, 2022 AF provides additional information for aircrew considering flying during their pregnancy The Department of the Air Force recently introduced new procedures that empower female aircrew to make the most informed decisions about whether to fly while pregnant.
Aug. 30, 2022 Novavax COVID-19 vaccinations now available for service members The Defense Department is now offering Novavax as an option among the range of COVID-19 vaccines available at military medical treatment facilities.