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Dec. 13, 2021
AFW2 provides care, advocacy for AFGSC Airmen

Among those who deployed, more than 52,000 U.S. service members were physically injured in recent military conflicts, and another 500,000 are living with invisible wounds ranging from depression to post-traumatic stress disorder including 320,000 with brain trauma, according to the Wounded Warrior
Dec. 10, 2021
Department of the Air Force releases COVID-19 policy

The Department of the Air Force released its policy today outlining the way forward for Total Force military members serving in the Air Force and Space Force who have requested separation or retirement prior to Nov. 2, 2021, or whose COVID-19 medical exemption or religious accommodation was denied.
Dec. 10, 2021
TRICARE copays to increase

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Starting Jan. 1, TRICARE pharmacy copayments will change for all beneficiaries, except active-duty service members, dependent survivors, and medically retired service members and their family members.The increases are part of a larger Department of Defense
Dec. 3, 2021
Department of the Air Force reaches 95% Total Force vaccination rate

This final deadline for Department of the Air Force service members to be fully vaccinated resulted in more than 95% of the total force having at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Nov. 30, 2021
AF to field new bladder relief device, working toward “suite of options”

The Air Force is slated to receive the first shipment of the Omni Gen. 3 Skydrate, an improved in-flight bladder relief device, early next month. The Air Force recognized that current devices were not optimized for long-duration sorties, and as a result, aircrew were routinely dehydrating themselves
Nov. 30, 2021
DOD looks at ways to improve child care access

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks has challenged the Defense Department to uncover new and innovative ways to expand access to quality affordable child care for military families.
Nov. 19, 2021
Afghan translators join the Air Force Reserve, assist evacuees

A pair of former Afghan translators, who are now Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen, are assisting evacuees from Afghanistan settle into their new lives in the United States.
Nov. 17, 2021
Austin Looks to Alleviate Financial Harm the Pandemic Caused Military Families

The pandemic has imposed unusual hardships on the military, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is taking immediate steps to alleviate the worst effects.
Nov. 17, 2021
Women’s Initiative Team increases support for nursing parents across six uniformed services

The Joint Women’s Initiative Team made up of volunteers across six of the eight uniformed services, are working to append the Joint Travel Regulations to include reimbursement of breast milk transportation for mothers separated from their infants while on official travel.Currently, the Department of
Nov. 16, 2021
Air Force Wounded Warrior Program event closes gap of social distance

The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, or AFW2, welcomed wounded warriors and caregivers from around the country for a hybrid CARE Event, featuring a combination of in-person and virtual attendees. The CARE event focuses on the various support programs AFW2 offers, while also providing the

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