May 20, 2020 New emergency leave available to DOD civilians affected by COVID-19 The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act, part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, allows civilians across the Defense Department to take the emergency leave from April 1 through Dec. 31, provided that they meet certain conditions.
May 20, 2020 TRICARE revises telehealth policy to respond to COVID-19 To improve virtual access to health care during COVID-19, TRICARE recently revised its policy on telehealth services. This temporarily allows you access to care more easily during the constraints of the pandemic. These changes will remain for the duration of the stateside public health emergency.
May 8, 2020 Are you ready for hurricane season? May 3-9 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week and hurricane season is less than a month away, starting June 1. Are you ready?
April 30, 2020 Officer OPR policy update due to COVID-19 response A new policy affecting a specific segment of Total Force officers impacted by the Department of Defense stop movement order, has extended the time under supervision required to initiate an Officer Performance Report from 120 days to 180. This temporary policy change applies only to officers who
April 22, 2020 History in the making: Defeating COVID-19 with care On Aug. 1, 1948, the 301st Station Medical Group was activated at Smoky Hill Air Force Base, Kan., beginning a long history of Air Force service. The unit has been an important part of Air Force lineage in Texas since it was assigned to the 301st Tactical Fighter Wing on July 1, 1976 at what was
April 15, 2020 Tricare Reserve Select In an effort to take care of Airmen and spread facts and not fear, Air Force Reserve Command senior leaders are encouraging all Reserve Citizen Airmen to visit the Air Force’s COVID-19 web page (https://www.af.mil/News/Coronavirus-Disease-2019/) and the Air Force Reserve Command’s COVID-19 web page
April 13, 2020 MyPers access, anywhere The Air Force Personnel Center has expanded the capabilities of myPers to be accessed anywhere, anytime, and from any device.
April 6, 2020 301st Fighter Wing Mobilizes to Provide Covid-19 Support News release on the 301st Fighter Wing serving America in response to the COVID-19 relief effort.
March 31, 2020 Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development—Air Force Academy Bound The first of March opened the admissions cycle for the Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development (LEAD) Program. The LEAD Program is an ongoing effort to give our best and brightest Airmen the opportunity to attend the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Air Force
March 30, 2020 Information overload – protect yourself During the COVID-19 global pandemic, it’s vital to keep the public informed and to help prepare people, thereby lessening the chance for mass panic. Unfortunately, information being passed through the internet and social media can do the exact opposite and lead to more panic. Whether it be the