Aug. 1, 2024 DOD releases Exceptional Family Member Program survey results The Defense Department's first Exceptional Family Member Program survey is part of ongoing efforts to ensure it provides comprehensive support to military families with special medical or educational needs.
June 26, 2023 DOD issues Exceptional Family Member Program policy The Defense Department issued its own Exceptional Family Member Program, a move that ensures consistency across the services for military families with special needs.
Nov. 26, 2018 Son follows father into Air Force People join the military for multiple reasons, such as patriotism, earning the opportunity to get an education, travel and medical benefits. One of the reasons Col. Joseph Anderson wanted to join the Air Force was to have his medical school paid for, which happened when he attended the Uniformed
Sept. 11, 2018 Resilient kids, ready Airmen One thing Airmen worry about when they deploy is the well-being of their family, especially children who may have a hard time coping with the challenges that come with a parent’s deployment.The impact of deployment on children is a key component of Airmen readiness. Knowing their family is well
April 6, 2017 Military Children’s Health Month: Taking care of our youngest beneficiaries The Military Health System is dedicated to making sure we provide good care to our service members, retirees, and families. As a pediatric emergency physician for more than 20 years, I have witnessed heartbreaking scenes of children brought in for treatment after some terrible accident or illness,
March 31, 2016 April is Military Children’s Health Month in Air Force (This is the first AFMS article for the Military Children's Health Month series) April is Military Children’s Health Month. This time of year is an opportunity to recognize the children of our nation’s heroes –military children–and highlight their contributions to their communities, and the