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  • 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)

    Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

    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.
  • Thunderbirds fly over Las Vegas

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • Retired Capt. Lawrence "Rob" Hufford, USAF, yells triumphantly after lifting 190 kg (418 lbs), setting a personal best in the heavyweight category of power-lifting at the 2018 Invictus Games. 500 wounded warriors from 18 countries gathered in Sydney, Australia to compete in adaptive sporting events from 21-27 October 2018.

    Brain surgery to bear hugs: One wounded warrior’s story

    Born with a birth defect causing seizures, battling anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, and facing divorce and separation from a child, can be a lot for anyone to handle, but with a community of support things can get better.
  • Tech. Sgt. Julian Tayag, 386 EMDG pharmacy non-commissioned officer-in-charge, provides medication to a coworker June 22, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. In early May 2018, Tayag was selected to attend the Interservice Physician Assistant Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Stoltz)

    Life-saving act molds Airman’s future

    Three years ago, Tech. Sgt. Julian Tayag was closing the pharmacy for the duty day with his wingman when tragedy nearly struck. Three years later, this event would culminate in his acceptance into the Interservice Physician Assistant Program.
  • The symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can often be debilitating, significantly affecting a patient’s quality of life. Air Force mental health professionals have successfully treated many Airmen with the use of prolonged exposure therapy. Through this collaborative therapy, the patient is safely and gradually exposed to trauma-related memories and situations that have been avoided. The eventual goal is to alter the patient’s relationship with and reaction to the traumatic event so it no longer affects their quality of life and ability to do their job. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Josh Mahler)

    A peek behind the curtain: Prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD

    Post-traumatic stress disorder can be debilitating, but there are therapies that can reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and help Airmen return to duty. One of the most effective therapies, practiced by many Air Force mental health professionals, is prolonged exposure therapy.
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    21 MDS offers virtual appointments

    The 21st Medical Squadron’s providers are now offering Team Schriever and their families virtual appointments to expedite routine medical appointments.
  • The Air Force Medical Service is launching a mobile app that will let users access the news and information available on the AFMS website right from their smartphones.

    New AF health mobile app available for patients

    The Air Force Medical Service has launched a new mobile app to connect Airmen and patients to news and information about the AFMS. The new app is a mobile version of the AFMS website, and lets users customize their experience based on the Air Force military treatment facility (MTF) they use. This way, patients can get information about clinic
  • Col. DeAnna Burt, 50th Space Wing commander, speaks to housing residents during a town hall meeting at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Monday, June 27, 2016. The town hall covered a variety of topics affecting housing residents including, safety, mosquito testing and the utility allowance policy change. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian Hagberg)

    UA policy change explained at town hall

    When the Air Force announced a change to the way utility allowances are calculated for housing residents, many residents wondered exactly how that change would affect them. Base leadership and Tierra Vista Communities representatives answered that question for more than 40 Schriever housing residents during a town hall meeting at the Tierra Vista

  • Putting mental health in focus

    Nearly one in five adults, or 43 million Americans, has a diagnosable mental disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Contrary to many other brain disorders, effective treatments are available for mental disorders.
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