March 27, 2025 TRICARE Online Patient Portal decommissioning: Download your health records now The TRICARE Online Patient Portal will no longer be available April 1.To retain health records, download them from the TOL Patient Portal before April 1.
Feb. 14, 2025 Face of defense: Airman helps save skier's life On Jan 17., Senior Airman Sebastian d’Alton assisted in the life saving measures of a skier by applying a tourniquet and packing the skiers wound until a helicopter arrived to airlift the skier to a local hospital.
Jan. 28, 2025 Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Begins 'Most Important Deployment of My Life' Secretary Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th Secretary of Defense.
Jan. 15, 2025 California, Nevada, Wyoming Guard join firefighting battle More than 1,850 Guard members from California, Nevada and Wyoming are activated in assisting air and ground firefighting efforts in California.
Dec. 17, 2024 Aeromedical Branch makes ‘Safe to Fly’ recommendation for SPYDR device After an extensive test and evaluation process, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Aeromedical Systems Branch has officially certified that SPYDR is safe for use on select aircraft.
Nov. 25, 2024 NGOs retrieve 180,000 pounds humanitarian aid from Soto Cano Air Base The medical supplies arrived at Soto Cano Air Base via a C-5M Super Galaxy from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.
Oct. 7, 2024 Helene relief efforts: NCANG delivers 450,000 pounds of cargo and counting The North Carolina Air National Guard delivered an additional 80,000 pounds of food, water, and other critical supplies to the Asheville Regional Airport in response to Hurricane Helene.
Oct. 4, 2024 AFRS celebrates meeting recruiting goal The bell-ringing tradition, a cornerstone of AFRS culture, symbolizes the successful completion of the year’s recruitment target.
Oct. 3, 2024 Moody AFB continues Hurricane Helene recovery operations Recovery efforts are well underway at Moody Air Force Base following the severe impacts of Hurricane Helene, which hit South Georgia Sept. 26-27, 2024.
Oct. 2, 2024 North Carolina Guard delivers food, water to hurricane victims Asheville has become a vital distribution center for humanitarian aid to Western North Carolina. Blocked roads, downed power lines, and widespread flooding hindered the relief operation, necessitating air support for rapid response.
Oct. 1, 2024 Pilot program to cover certain child care costs after permanent change of station move This week the Department of Defense kicks off a three-year pilot program meant to reimburse service members up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses incurred for a temporary child care provider following a permanent change of station move.
Sept. 25, 2024 NATO allied medics participate in European Role 1 Development week The USAFE-AFAFRICA Office of the Command Surgeon hosted European Role 1 Development week, a medical engagement with NATO and allied partners at Ramstein Air Base.
Sept. 23, 2024 Standing up new commands: Designing the DAF for Great Power Competition The panel discussed the development and realignment of the department’s commands during an era of Great Power Competition.
Sept. 13, 2024 Secretary of Defense announces seven new initiatives to enhance well-being of military force and their families Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced seven initiatives to improve the quality of life for service members and their families.
Sept. 4, 2024 Pacific Angel 24-1 successfully completed Pacific Angel 24-1 is a five-day search and rescue focused field training exercise and subject matter expert exchange.
Aug. 6, 2024 US Air Force, Army medics team with Paraguay in first-ever active duty led medical assistance mission at AMISTAD24 U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army personnel sourced from 15 locations around the globe arrived in Paraguay in support of Phase II of AMISTAD24, in the first ever active duty-led U.S. military medical assistance mission in the country.
June 7, 2024 Peru, Brazil, US collaborate on TCCC training Peruvian and Brazilian armed forces participated in a joint Tactical Combat Casualty Care course led by the U.S. Air Force as part of exercise Resolute Sentinel 2024 at Las Palmas Air Base in Lima, June 4.
May 2, 2024 Air Force updates mental health care policies, lowers barriers The Air Force’s mental health waiver policy in both the Air Force’s Medical Standards Directory and Aerospace Medicine Waiver Guide has been updated to allow for Airmen to receive 60 days of treatment for mental health concerns before a return to duty waiver to fly is required.
March 21, 2024 DAF SELs testify on importance of caring for service members, families Leaders spoke on the link between Airmen and families' quality of life and military readiness and retention.
March 19, 2024 Joint combat exercise Southern Strike concludes in Mississippi The two-week exercise included approximately 425 military personnel from all over the United States, including Hawaii, Alaska, California, Minnesota, Texas, New York and Puerto Rico.