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Suicide Prevention Lifeline

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022. (Courtesy graphic by David Perry)
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Air Force Medical Service launches ‘Nutrition Kitchen’ program

The Air Force Medical Service is launching “Nutrition Kitchen”, a series of online nutritional cooking classes geared toward service members and their families. The new program, created by the Lifestyle and Performance Medicine working group, will introduce a resource requested by service members striving to optimize their health through lifestyle changes. (Courtesy graphic)
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Mental Health Awareness: Know when to ask for help.

For support, call the Military Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and press 1. You can also send a text to 838255. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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The Blueprint

The Blueprint is a constantly-evolving foundational resource linking all enlisted development from entry to departure. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Travis Burcham)
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Air Force Surgeon General’s priority is creating high performing Airmen, Guardians (Part 1)

The Air Force Surgeon General’s top priority is creating and sustaining high performing Airmen and Guardians who are medically ready for the future fight. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Lindsay Mahon)
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Exercise Ultimate Caduceus

U.S. Transportation Command conducted Exercise Ultimate Caduceus at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 23-March 8. The annual field training exercise is designed to test the ability of USTRANSCOM to move a large number of medical patients by air from overseas locations to treatment centers in the U.S. (Courtesy graphic)
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Customizable medical kits help modernize USAF deployable assets, provide tailored solutions for warfighters

A graphic image of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical supply chain emblem overlays a photo of a custom medical kit such as those available from the organization’s Made-To-Order Medical Kitting team. The team completed a $5.4 million contract for 27 specialized kits for the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency March 7, 2022.
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SCOD

In developing solutions that best support the Air Force’s talent management strategy, transitioning from non-standardized annual and change of reporting official (CRO) OPR closeout policies to SCODs increases transparency by ensuring stable, steady, and reliable assessments from senior raters and rating chains. (Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs graphic)
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SCODs

The implementation of officer SCODs will occur in phases for Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard Airmen. The first SCOD for officers will begin with first and second lieutenants on Oct. 31, 2022, followed by colonels on Feb. 28, 2023, lieutenant colonels and majors on May 31, 2023, and captains on Aug. 31, 2023. All SCODs will repeat annually thereafter. Those in a promotion-select status will align their OPR with the SCOD of their selected grade. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Kiana Pearson)
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SCODs

In developing solutions that best support the Air Force’s talent management strategy, transitioning from non-standardized annual and change of reporting official (CRO) OPR closeout policies to SCODs increases transparency by ensuring stable, steady, and reliable assessments from senior raters and rating chains. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Kiana Pearson)
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DoD Support to Civilian Hospitals

At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 90 military medical personnel, including doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists are continuing to deploy in six teams to three states to support civilian healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients
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Reduce your cancer risk

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. About one of every three Americans will develop some form of malignancy during his or her lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Genes, lifestyle, and the environment work together to increase or decrease risk of getting cancer. Each person’s cancer risk is made up of a combination of these factors.
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Contract Awarded for Largest Overseas U.S. Military Hospital

Rendering of the Rhine Ordnance Barracks Medical Center Replacement (ROBMCR) project. The contract to build the largest U.S. hospital outside the United States has been signed, marking a significant step forward in progressing the Rhine Ordnance Barracks Medical Center Replacement (ROBMCR) project. The German Construction Administration, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District and the U.S. Defense Health Agency, awarded a €859 million (approximately $969 million) contract to Züblin and Gilbane Joint Venture to construct a new hospital at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Germany.
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WAPS Changes

Starting with the 22E6 and E5 promotion testing cycles, the Air Force will begin using Situational Judgment Test questions as part of the Promotion Fitness Examination. This change is an integral part of the overall talent management transformation effort to better align the enlisted promotion system with the Air Force’s foundational competencies and the new Airman Leadership Qualities, as well as provide an agile approach to measuring the diverse knowledge, skills, and experience of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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Operational Air & Space Medical Innovation Alliance Summit

Bringing together NASA, HHS, DARPA, FAA, VA, DHA, AFRL, and other Federal partners. (Graphic by U.S. Air Force)
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The 3 Missions of Air Force Medicine

(Graphic by U.S. Air Force)
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United States Department of the Air Force

United States Department of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Rosario "Charo" Gutierrez)
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FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in children 5 through 11 years of age

Coronavirus Update: FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in children 5 through 11 years of age (U.S. Food & Drug Administration graphic)
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Stop the Flu

If you want your immune system to be in good enough shape to fight off the flu and other germs, you need to practice healthy lifestyle habits. Get 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night, exercise at least 4 days a week, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious foods.
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