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WebMental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to …

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Military seeks to stabilize health system, mitigate risks in …

WebOn Dec. 6, 2023, the deputy secretary of defense signed a memo directing the stabilization of the Military Health System. The memo requires that the MHS add …

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Air Force physician chosen to lead military’s largest …

WebAn Air Force physician with over 30 years of service became the first director of the newly designated Defense Health Network Central, the military’s largest medical …

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New DAF Mental Health Overview clarifies mental health …

WebFALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) -- Department of the Air Force mental health leaders published a new "Mental Health Overview" that outlines comprehensive …

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Resiliency Operations Center looks after Airmen's health, …

WebKINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. -- The 173 rd Fighter Wing Resiliency Operations Center opened its doors, October 17, 2021, at Kinglsey Field and provides vital services …

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Department of the Air Force launches coaching website

WebARLINGTON, Virginia --. A new Department of the Air Force website supports the development of a coaching culture throughout the service by offering a …

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DOD announces new actions to prevent suicide in the …

WebWASHINGTON (AFNS) -- On September 28, 2023, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin released a memo directing urgent actions to address suicide in the military …

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Health survey will be used to provide better care, assess …

WebThe Defense Department is now fielding the 2024 Health Related Behaviors Survey to nearly 250,000 randomly selected active-duty service members.

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Combat suicide with prevention, protection strategies

WebJOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Suicide is a serious public health issue that can have lasting harmful effects on everyone, whether you are a family member, …

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Civilian Resource Center improves mental health, resiliency

WebThis Civilian Resource Center was opened in order to provide health and overall wellness resources specifically focused on members of the 47th Flying Training …

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February is American Heart Month – Prevent heart disease

WebYou can help prevent heart disease by following a heart-healthy lifestyle. Here are strategies to help you protect your heart. Choose Heart-Healthy foods. These foods …

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Get your updated COVID-19 vaccine with TRICARE

WebFALLS CHURCH, Virginia -- Protect yourself and your family from COVID-19 this fall and winter. Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available for people ages 6 …

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DAF updates HIV prevention medication guidance; aviators to see …

WebARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Department of the Air Force Medical Standards Working Group made updates to the official Air Force Aerospace Medicine Approved Medication …

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After losing his teenage daughter to suicide, officer details how he

WebOn July 10, shortly after 8 p.m., we were notified that my 14-year-old daughter, and only biological child, Dori, had taken her own life. Since she lived with her mother in …

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Weight management challenge: Choose what you lose

WebDuring the months of September and October, the Air Force Civilian Health Promotion Services is challenging personnel to get fit by making healthy changes to their …

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Warfighter brain health initiative focuses on injury prevention

WebThe Warfighter Brain Health Initiative is a coordinated effort between operational and medical communities and its critical focus is optimizing the brain health …

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Preventing suicide through social connectedness

WebSuicide is a significant public health issue that impacts individuals, families, communities and society at large. The issue is also tied to what the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vevek …

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The Dirty Dozen: Common human error factors in aircraft …

WebJOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The Dirty Dozen List. 1. Lack of Communication 2. Complacency 3. Lack of Knowledge. 4. Distraction 5. Lack of …

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DOD establishes prevention, assistance and response coordinator …

WebDOD establishes prevention, assistance and response coordinator support at Joint Base San Antonio. The Department of Defense announced the establishment of …

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Grief, Growth, & Gratitude: My resilience journey

WebU.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tony Lawrence, 673rd Medical Support Squadron commander, hikes to Little O’Malley Peak in Anchorage, Alaska, August 2023. As an advocate for mental …

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