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Air Force mental health leaders discuss future of the field

U.S. Air Force mental health leaders met virtually for an annual conference, August 9-13, 2021. Presenters discussed military mental health, telehealth, COVID-19 and embedded mental health care. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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Talking About Afghanistan

Current events in Afghanistan have left many in our community feeling understandably upset. The mental, physical and emotional wounds are deep. You may be wondering about the impact of your sacrifice and service, or the service of those who deployed there. (Courtesy graphic)

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The Initial Perception

There are many common sayings that go along with how important the first impression you leave on someone is. No matter the circumstances for someone’s behavior, on any particular day, there is no way to reverse that initial interaction, conversation, attitude, etc. For this reason, and many more, the Air Force Wounded Warrior program puts some of their best people as the first stop our warriors interact with. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Shawn Sprayberry)

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Safe + Sound Week

Safe + Sound Week national campaign, which recognizes success in workplace health and safety programs.

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Improving readiness for a diverse force

The U.S. Air Force has made various changes to the service’s dress and appearance guidance during 2021, one of which being female hair grooming standards. These changes improved the health and wellbeing of Airmen while ensuring a diverse force who can be ready at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Senior Airman Cheyenne Lewis)

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According to the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, the term PTSD was introduced in 1980 in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, third edition and has played an important role in psychiatric theory and practice. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman Joshua Rosario)

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Air Force readdresses women’s hair standard after feedback

The Air Force revises Air Force Instruction 36-2903 to address differences in hair density and texture June 25, 2021. When hair is secured behind the head, the hair may extend six inches to the left and to the right and six inches protruding from the point where the hair is gathered. The 12-inch total width must allow for proper wear of headgear. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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Suicide Prevention Strategic Model

The Department of the Air Force Suicide Prevention Strategic Model views comprehensive suicide prevention through four key focus areas: connect, detect, protect and equip.

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Air Force releases updated fitness test score breakdown

Physical fitness testing will resume July 1, 2021. Several changes have been made to the test to include increasing scoring for push-ups and sit-ups from 10 to 20 points each, five-year age groups and the waist measurement no longer being required. The Air Force has also worked on alternative strength and cardiovascular testing exercise options with plans to announce them in the coming weeks. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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Air Force Surgeon General briefs House members on COVID-19 response, future of Air Force medicine

Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General, testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, May 25, 2021. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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Accelerate Change or Lose graphic

Innovation and a forward-looking mindset have long been key aspects of Air Force culture. Today, Airmen worldwide continue to exemplify these traits as they find innovative ways to implement new programs and processes to accelerate change in support of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. 's “Accelerate Change or Lose” strategic approach and accompanying Action Orders. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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Avoiding Burnout

Exposure to continual emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress can cause burnout.

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U.S. Air Force Statement Motto Graphic

The Air Force's new mission statement: "To fly, fight, and win … airpower anytime, anywhere." emphasizes the primary competitive advantage and capabilities airpower provides to the nation and joint operations. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Rosario "Charo" Gutierrez)

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Decide + Be Ready

The Decide + Be Ready mobile app, supporting today’s modern service woman.

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Air Force’s COVID-19 response - one year on the frontlines with a new enemy

A year in review of the Air Force Medical Service’s COVID-19 response. (U.Graphic with article titles and other design elements.S. Air Force graphic by Lindsay Mahon)

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Air Force’s COVID-19 response - one year on the frontlines with a new enemy

A year in review of the Air Force Medical Service’s COVID-19 response. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Lindsay Mahon)

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2020 Award Winners Announced

The Air Force Surgeon General has announced the recipients of the 2020 Air Force Medical Service individual and team awards. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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FDA issues emergency use authorization for third COVID-19 vaccine

Coronavirus Update: FDA issues Emergency Use Authorization for third COVID-19 vaccine (U.S. Food & Drug Administration graphic)

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NPC

Shown is the antechamber entrance of a Negatively Pressurized Conex, or NPC. The antechamber separates the cargo area of the aircraft from the area containing the infected patients. Air is drawn from the aircraft into the anteroom through two sets of filters before passing into the patient area. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Travis Burcham)

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NPC

Shown is the antechamber and patient area of a Negatively Pressurized Conex, or NPC. The NPC is divided into two sections. The patient compartment is for the COVID-19 patients, both ambulatory, seated, and those on litters, including patients requiring ventilators and the aeromedical personnel. The anteroom separates the cargo area of the aircraft from the area containing the infected patients. Control boxes with signal lights in both compartments allow for communication between care personnel and multiple windows enable coordination of care. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Travis Burcham)

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