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Nov. 1, 2020
I'm the FDA point person on COVID-19 vaccines. We'll make sure they're safe and effective.

This Op-Ed by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration was originally published in USA Today. Placement of this Op-Ed does not imply promotion, nor unofficial or official endorsement, by the United States Air Force Office of the Air Force Surgeon General.
Oct. 15, 2020
Operation Warp Speed makes swift progress

Unprecedented progress has been made recently on Operation Warp Speed - the effort by the Defense Department, Health and Human Services, other federal agencies and private industry to develop a coronavirus vaccine, an HHS official said Oct. 9.
Oct. 8, 2020
AFICC increases COVID-19 testing capabilities at 42 medical centers

A new $33 million contract, awarded by the Air Force Installation Contracting Center’s 773rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, is increasing COVID-19 testing at 42 military treatment facilities.The contract, awarded Sept. 30 to BioDefense LLC of Salt Lake City, enables the firm to triple its
Sept. 21, 2020
COVID-19 amplifies importance of Trusted Care culture

Preparing for the unexpected has long been an essential part of the military ethos. While you can never fully prepare for something like a global pandemic, the best alternative is having a culture in place that empowers your team to adapt and respond to heightened uncertainty.For Air Force Medicine,
Sept. 1, 2020
AFIMSC provides AF with innovative post-COVID workspace options

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is providing the Air Force with innovative solutions for teleworking in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug. 29, 2020
Virtual Fridays provide resiliency programs to military spouses

Since May, the Joint Base San Antonio Key Spouse program has hosted Virtual Fridays for military spouses every week at 2 p.m. The learning experience includes a presentation, followed by a question and answer session.
Aug. 28, 2020
COVID-19 patients can give back

With flu season fast approaching and no approved vaccine developed for COVID-19, supplies of life-saving measures such as blood and plasma are being put under strain.To help hold back the tide, the Defense Department has established a goal of obtaining 10,000 units of donated COVID-19 convalescent
Aug. 25, 2020
Clearing the Air: Quarantine vs. Isolation

Quarantines and isolations mitigate the spread of COVID-19 through similar tactics but for different purposes.
July 29, 2020
OneSource, family and spouse programs still available

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Department of Defense is closely monitoring the impact of the coronavirus on service members, their families and survivors. Resources offered through Military OneSource, the Military and Family Life Counseling program and the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities
July 29, 2020
COVID Coach helps veterans, service members cope

COVID Coach is a free, easy-to-use mobile application created for everyone, especially veterans and service members, to support self-care and overall mental health during the coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic.
July 13, 2020
For some, working from home brings neck and back pain

“There’s no place like home” may be an appropriate sentiment for people who favor working from the comfort of home during the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, it doesn’t ring true for those teleworkers who are feeling more pain than comfort because their home office leaves much to be desired.“I
June 11, 2020
Air Force cancels 2020 Marathon, offers virtual option

Numerous scenarios were explored to produce an event that was safe for all and met the high event standards. All scenarios led the marathon team to conclude the event would be unable to proceed in a manner that participants have come to expect.
May 31, 2020
DOD Officials Unveil COVID-Related Personnel, Move Guidance

Defense Department officials outlined a conditions-based approach to relaxing the stop-movement order that has been in effect since early March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
May 21, 2020
DOD Officials Provide Update on COVID-19 Efforts

Jonathan Rath Hoffman, assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs, and Matthew Donovan, undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, briefed reporters at the Pentagon on COVID-19 efforts.
May 20, 2020
New emergency leave available to DOD civilians affected by COVID-19

The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act, part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, allows civilians across the Defense Department to take the emergency leave from April 1 through Dec. 31, provided that they meet certain conditions.
May 19, 2020
TRICARE revises telehealth policy to respond to COVID-19

To improve virtual access to health care during COVID-19, TRICARE recently revised its policy on telehealth services. This temporarily allows you access to care more easily during the constraints of the pandemic. These changes will remain for the duration of the stateside public health emergency.
May 12, 2020
Air University invests in technology to mitigate airborne pathogens at OTS

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. – Air University has added to its investment of a multilayered preventative health strategy at Officer Training School to allow it to safely continue its mission of producing Air Force officers while in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.The strategy for the current
May 6, 2020
U.S. Must Prepare for Current, Future Pandemics

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the United States must bolster its medical-industrial base, the Defense Department's undersecretary for acquisition and sustainment said.
May 4, 2020
Esper Discusses DOD Readiness Amid Pandemic

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper held a virtual conversation with the Brookings Institution to discuss defense policy and readiness amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 2, 2020
Maintaining balanced lifestyle key to staying healthy

Combining a healthy diet, exercise and sleep habits is the key to an overall healthful lifestyle, something that is paramount in many people’s minds during the ongoing pandemic.

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