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10 Jul 2020
DoD launches effort to collect 8,000 units of COVID-19 convalescent plasma
The Air Force is participating in a Department of Defense-wide effort to further investigate the benefits of convalescent blood plasma.
11 May 2020
Air Force Genetics Laboratory, DHA collaborate to further sequence SARS-CoV-2 code
The molecular diagnostic lab at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, is just one of a large group of collaborators working together to decipher the SARS-CoV-2 genome. Keesler AFB has partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, academic institutions, and other DoD labs, including the 711th Human Performance Wing at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.
19 Feb 2020
DoD to restructure 50 hospitals, clinics to improve readiness
The Department of Defense announced, Feb. 19, plans to restructure 50 military hospitals and clinics to better support wartime readiness of military personnel and to improve clinical training for medical forces who deploy in support of combat operations around the world.
1 Nov 2019
Air Force transitions all US military treatment facilities to DHA
Congress directed this transfer in the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. Establishing an integrated Military Health System will standardize health care delivery and business operations across all military treatment facilities.
27 Aug 2019
DoD to begin next major phase of military hospital consolidation
On Oct. 1, the Army, Navy and Air Force will begin the final two years of a multiyear transition to shift administration and management of their medical facilities to the Defense Health Agency, changes that are "transformational and far-reaching," said Vice Admiral Raquel Bono, DHA director.
2 Oct 2018
Air Force begins transition of hospitals, clinics to the Defense Health Agency
The 81st Medical Group officially transferred management and administration functions to the Defense Health Agency today as part of a transition that will eventually include all Defense Department health care facilities.
28 Sep 2018
Phase 1 of DHA transition set to begin
The Defense Health Agency will assume responsibility for the administration and management of healthcare at all military medical treatment facilities through a phased approached starting Oct. 1, 2018.
6 Sep 2017
TRICARE Announces Emergency Prescription Refills for Beneficiaries in Puerto Rico Impacted by Hurricane Irma
The Defense Health Agency today announced TRICARE beneficiaries in Puerto Rico may receive emergency prescription refills. The governor of Puerto Rico has declared a State of Emergency for all counties due to Hurricane Irma.
10 Apr 2017
Military Treatment Facility leadership conference stresses Trusted Care
If medical error could be classified as a disease, it would rank as the third deadliest disease in America. A medical error is a mistake by a medical provider which results in harm to a patient. For example, misdiagnosis of a condition or administering the improper dosage of a medicine.
6 Jan 2014
Agency works to draw down costs, maintain top medical care
The Defense Department’s goal to save medical dollars and deliver the best health care possible has made strides in its first 100 days, the director of the new Defense Health Agency said. Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Douglas J. Robb said the agency, which stood up Oct. 1 in Fairfax, Va., has been on a “journey” to make the military health care system more viable.

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RT @SecAFOfficial: "I look forward to working side-by-side with General Brown and General Raymond to ensure our #Airmen and #Guardians have…

RT @SecAFOfficial: Statement by Acting SecAF John Roth: "It is a privilege to serve #Airmen & #Guardians as the Acting Secretary of the Air…

RT @SecAFOfficial: #Airmen & #Guardians: Serving by your side as the 25th SecAF has been the highest privilege of my career. Your vigilance…

RT @USAFReserve: CBRNE defense course keeps Airmen prepared (Story by the @910AW) #ReserveReady #ReserveResilient https://t.co/U94z9LjpYA

RT @WILLROP3R: Last month @usairforce put #AI in charge of a U-2 radar. This month we're training for electronic warfare. In algorithmic wa…

RT @SecAFOfficial: Thank you #Airmen & #Guardians! Whether teaming on the ground with our allies & partners, roaring through the skies, or…

Pentagon staff bid farewell to @SecAFOfficial Barbara Barrett as she exits the Pentagon for the last time as SECAF.… https://t.co/UcEDbNt7qN

RT @SecAFOfficial: Although tomorrow marks my final day as Secretary of the Air Force, my admiration and respect for #Airmen & #Guardians w…

Iron sharpens iron. @RamsteinAirBase's CMSgt Jeremy Unterseher graduated from the Command Senior Enlisted Leaders… https://t.co/CZ17oIe3rn

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Screamin' Eagle The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground mis… https://t.co/0gkqBohUj6

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A1C Olivia Vargas performs maintenance on a B-1B Lancer at Andersen Air Force Base in support of a Bomber Task Forc… https://t.co/FQo2egYXuN

Equality for all. Today we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and what he stood for. King dreamed of a… https://t.co/SrZbBhwSt4

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The newest Air Force Podcast recently dropped. Listen to a small snippet of CMSA...

The newest Air Force Podcast recently dropped. Listen to a small snippet of CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright talk with Staff Sgt. New about resiliency. Listen to the entire podcast on Youtube: https://go.usa.gov/xpnAD or Subscribe to The Air Force Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-air-force-podcast/id1264107694?mt=2

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Need some motivation to get your week started off right? Listen as CMSAF Kaleth ...

Need some motivation to get your week started off right? Listen as CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright weighs in...

The U.S. Air Force Academy gives its cadets some unique opportunities. Ride alon...

The U.S. Air Force Academy gives its cadets some unique opportunities. Ride along one of this opportunities.

A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F-22 Raptor over northe...

A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F-22 Raptor over northern Iraq, Nov. 6, 2019. U.S. Central Command operations deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (Video by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

Although the Silver Star is the third-highest military medal, it's not given oft...

Although the Silver Star is the third-highest military medal, it's not given often. Today, TSgt Cody Smith was the 49th Special Tactics Airman to receive this medal since Sept. 11th, 2001. Read more of TSgt Smith's amazing story: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2024815/special-tactics-airman-battled-through-injuries-awarded-silver-star/fbclid/IwAR2LZWwx1VHdTnQe39rIEBOuJS_0JvMQBBGt7I-E6zsxxn-Lx9387yu43Bc/ Cannon Air Force Base Air Force Special Operations Command United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

Tune in as our Air Force musicians along with other military musicians are award...

Tune in as our Air Force musicians along with other military musicians are awarded the National Medal of Arts.

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