DECEMBER 24, 2024 - The Department of Defense announced today a $253.7 million award to Williams International (Williams) via the Defense Production Act (DPA). The award will enable Williams to increase engine production capacity to meet DoD's demand for volume growth of Harpoon, Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM), Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM), Tomahawk, … [Read more...]
Air Force Offers Waivers for Asthma, Hearing Loss, Food Allergies
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...]
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...]