Oct. 29, 2021 VA extends presumptive period for Persian Gulf War veterans Department of Veterans Affairs official have extended the presumptive period to Dec. 31, 2026, for qualifying chronic disabilities rated 10% or more resulting from undiagnosed illnesses in Persian Gulf War veterans to ensure benefits established by Congress are fairly administered.
Oct. 29, 2021 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Oct. 28, 2021 ‘Basic’ docuseries goes behind the scenes at USAF BMT beginning Oct. 28 “Basic” presents the unique perspective of five enlistees from various parts of the country as they navigate the ups and downs of basic military training beginning in October 2019.
Oct. 22, 2021 Are you ready for TRICARE Open Season? Don’t forget to update DEERS We’re less than a month away from TRICARE Open Season. That means it’s time to start thinking about your and your family’s health care needs for next year. Are you planning to make changes to your TRICARE plan? Will you be enrolling in a new plan for the first time or staying in the plan you already
Oct. 22, 2021 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Oct. 18, 2021 Airman and astronaut: Bluford receives 2021 AFROTC Distinguished Alumnus Award Retired Col. Guion “Guy” Bluford Jr. received the 2021 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Distinguished Alumnus Award during a ceremony at Penn State on Oct. 6, 2021. Bluford studied at Penn State from 1960 to 1964, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering. A distinguished
Oct. 18, 2021 Company recalls at-home respiratory devices Veterans Affairs is sending notifications to veterans who have been provided a Philips Respironics device to inform them of a recall.
Oct. 15, 2021 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Oct. 15, 2021 Around the Air Force: New Enlisted Promotion Scoring, SECAF’s To-Do List, AMC’s New Commander This week’s look Around the Air Force includes changes to the Enlisted Evaluation System, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall discusses the future for Airmen and Guardians, and Air Mobility Command welcomes a new commander. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Britt Crolley)
Oct. 14, 2021 VA prepares to get ahead of surge in backlogged claims The Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring and training new staff to ensure veterans’ claims are adjudicated quickly, and to help reduce an expected increase in the backlog of claims pending more than 125 days.