News

Jan. 9, 2023
96th maintainers, operations highlighted in AF's Year in Photos

This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force including 96th Maintenance Group weapons loaders and 413th Flight Test Squadron operations.
July 22, 2022
Air Force prepares for newly approved COVID-19 vaccine: Novavax provides new option for unvaccinated

The Air Force will soon have the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available.
Dec. 9, 2021
AF releases COVID-19 policy

Policy outlines way forward for Total Force military members who requested separation or retirement prior to Nov. 2 or whose COVID-19 medical exemption or religious accommodation was denied.
Sept. 24, 2021
Debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine is 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
Sept. 7, 2021
AF announces mandatory COVID vaccine deadlines

Nov. 2 – Active Duty personnelDec. 2 – Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve personnel
July 14, 2021
What to know about COVID-19 Delta variant, vaccines

The existing vaccines now available to everyone over the age of 12 have proven to be highly effective in preventing the newest COVID-19 Delta variant as well as other versions of the virus, according to Defense Department health officials.
May 7, 2021
Nurse and Tech Week: Battle-tested and ready

Eglin nurses highlighted in AF Surgeon General feature.
March 5, 2021
PT test pushed to July, updates to scoring, physical components ahead

When assessments resume, the three-component fitness test (1.5 mile run, 1 minute of pushups and situps) will be reset with scores calculated on a new three component scoring table. In addition, work is underway to separate scoring into five-year age groups as opposed to the previous ten – for
March 5, 2021
Command releases updated telework guidance

Covers all aspects of telework, to include eligibility, training, pay, leave and absence, equipment, documentation and more, with applicability to all AFMC telework-eligible employees.
Feb. 18, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine does not affect fertility, immunization experts say

You're pregnant, or you’re breastfeeding. Should you get a COVID-19 vaccine?