NOVEMBER 25, 2024 - Have you visited your primary care provider lately? If so, you may have noticed additional screening questions added to your check-in. This is the result of a 59th Medical Wing initiative to identify and address food insecurity in our patient population. A 2023 RAND study found that 25.8% of military families struggle with food insecurity, likely made … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Pfc. Harold Agerholm
JULY 8, 2024 - When a comrade falls in war, you do what you can to help them. That's a mantra Marine Corps Pfc. Harold Christ Agerholm took seriously during the World War II Battle of Saipan when he helped evacuate nearly four-dozen wounded men during a large enemy counterattack. Agerholm didn't survive the mission, but his selfless actions led leaders to posthumously bestow … [Read more...]
100% Army Housing Inspections to Start in July
JUNE 7, 2024 — Congress has directed the inspection of all housing units on Army installations to ensure compliance with the guidance set forth in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2020. This 100% housing inspection will be completed between July 23 to Aug. 2. Army Leaders have directed residents to schedule an appointment for an upcoming housing inspection by a … [Read more...]
Free Advance Screening of ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’
APRIL 9, 2024 – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Lionsgate are offering a free advance screening of “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” on April 13 at Reel Time Theaters worldwide. This free screening marks the Exchange’s 400th free advance distributor appreciation screening of a major film and sixth in 2024. The special showings come nearly a week ahead … [Read more...]
Health Survey Will Be Used to Provide Better Care
MARCH 15, 2024 - The Defense Department is now fielding the 2024 Health Related Behaviors Survey to nearly 250,000 randomly selected active-duty service members. The deadline for completion is May 3. This year's survey includes questions about mental and physical health, substance use, and other health topics related to service member readiness. "The survey is the … [Read more...]