DECEMBER 24, 2024 - The Air Force Accessions Center announced the expansion of medical waiver considerations for multiple medical conditions, which opens up the opportunity for military service to an additional 600 applicants annually, Nov. 1. The Department of the Air Force holds strict medical accession standards but can grant waivers in specific cases. The new policy … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2024
Get RSV Immunization With TRICARE
DECEMBER 24, 2024 – Respiratory syncytial virus is a common but potentially dangerous respiratory illness. Immunizations are available to protect TRICARE beneficiaries who are considered high risk from RSV infection. These immunizations help protect older adults and newborns, who face higher risks from respiratory illness. “RSV immunizations help prevent severe illness and … [Read more...]
Operation Cookie Drop Brings Holiday Cheer
DECEMBER 23, 2024 - The spirit of the season was alive and well on Dec. 20, as Kirtland Air Force Base hosted its annual Operation Cookie Drop. This beloved tradition brings the community together to package and deliver cookies to Airmen living in the dorms, providing a sweet taste of home for those unable to travel during the holidays. Volunteers from across the base and … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday – Crew of USS Agawam
DECEMBER 23, 2024 - The Medal of Honor was created during the Civil War, a conflict that divided the nation and led to the distribution of 1,525 of the new medals to service members for their heroism. Nine of those medals were bestowed upon some of the gunship USS Agawam's crew members, whose brave actions kickstarted the First Battle of Fort Fisher, in North Carolina. For … [Read more...]
B-52 Bombers Kept Ready to Go
DECEMBER 23, 2024 - Over the past month the 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW) has hosted the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS) and four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses as part of Bomber Task Force (BTF) 25-1. During that period, Pathfinders seamlessly provided passenger and cargo movement, inprocessing, outprocessing, lodging, food, equipment, facilities and enabled … [Read more...]