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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

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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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USAF. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Rosario "Charo" Gutierrez)
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USAF. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Rosario "Charo" Gutierrez)
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Myths & Facts About the Vax

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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The Air Force Research Laboratory will showcase several areas including Department of the Air Force Vanguard programs, COVID-19 response efforts, innovative capabilities for base defense and palletized munitions plus several avenues for sharing ideas or capabilities with the lab during the Air Force Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 20-22, 2021. (Courtesy graphic)
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Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention
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FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine

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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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