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Sonya Struble, left, 56th Force Support Squadron Airman & Family Readiness Center Exceptional Family Member Program-Family Support coordinator, shares an EFMP pamphlet with Senior Airman Niki Hargrove, 310th Fighter Squadron aviation resource management apprentice, during a wing newcomer’s orientation July 20, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. EFMP-FS coordinators help Airmen and their families identify their immediate and long-term needs, strengths and goals to ensure they feel supported when in need of specialized assistance. The EFMP helps support Airmen and their families by providing tailored services to aid in enhancing their quality of life and level of resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Collette Brooks)

July 28, 2021

EFMP Provides Specialized Services, Family Support, Care

A family unit can be a unique dynamic filled with members who are continuously developing, growing and coming into their own. While each member navigates their personal experience, additional services may be needed to ensure optimal support and care.

Sherry Morgan, 341st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron pharmacy technician, prepares a patient’s prescription July 14, 2021, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. In addition to active duty and dependent care, the pharmacy also serves retirees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob M. Thompson)

July 26, 2021

Pharmacy Helps Fulfill Retiree Benefits

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. – As a volunteer force, people join the military for different reasons. For some, it’s having the opportunity to travel while others join to continue a family legacy. Regardless of the reason they join, service members are entitled certain benefits that can make the decision to join a lot easier, such as access to free military health care.

U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Neil Palbusa, 375th Dental Squadron dental laboratory technician, creates a mold on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, July 13, 2021. The 375th DS Airmen provided assistance to dental residents at Scott AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mark Sulaica)

July 21, 2021

New Changes to Dental

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, IL - On July 23, 2021 the 375th Dental Squadron will deactivate and will no longer be accepting dependents and retirees for regular treatment. The 375th DS will continue to operate as a flight under the 375th Operation Medical Readiness Squadron providing active-duty members with continued dental treatment.

Photo By Senior Airman Kelsey Martinez | Lt. Col. Eli Adams, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District commander, presents a certificate of appreciation to the airmen of the 914th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, N.Y. in recognition of their efforts to vaccinate the USACE Buffalo District staff during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lt. Col. Shelly Durante, Senior Master Sgt. Rebecca Platt and Capt. Tara Gensler recieved the award on behalf of the 914th ASTS team.

July 16, 2021

914th ASTS Recognized for COVID-19 Immunizations

NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION, N.Y. – Airmen from the 914th Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS) at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York, were recognized on July 16, 2021 for their distribution of COVID-19 immunizations.

Photo By Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm | Father and daughter reunite on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, July 16, 2021. The 436th Force Support Squadron child and youth services, in coordination with the Air Force Aid Society, provide military families with free child care to offset associated costs in the absence of extended family members during unique challenges they may face. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm)

July 16, 2021

Expanded Child Care Options Provide Relief for Parents

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- Life in the military provides unique challenges for parents compared to their civilian counterparts as at times, families are separated for extended periods.

Heroes Wear Masks Or Get The Shot | Photo by Wayne Gray

July 15, 2021

Heroes Wear Masks Or Get The Shot

Team Kirtland requires everyone who has not received the COVID-19 vaccine to continue wearing masks and highly encourage those individuals to arrange for vaccination.

Photo By Airman 1st Class Kimberly Barrera | Senior Airman Kevin McMahon, 333rd Fighter Squadron weapons load crew member, performs sit-ups while Senior Airman Deja Moultrie, 916th Force Support Squadron service technician counts his repetitions at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, July 15, 2021. Fitness assessments help ensure combat readiness and align with the needs of the mission of the Department of Defense and the U.S. Air Force (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Barrera)

July 15, 2021

4th FSS FAC Keeps Airmen Fit to Fight

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – The 4th Force Support Squadron fitness assessment cell is busier than ever since the resumption of fitness assessments.

Photo By Shannon Carabajal | The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is testing a mobile app designed to centralize and streamline the subletting of short-term slots at military child development centers this summer. The app, called Kinderspot, earned first place at the 2020 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo. To design a tool that would benefit military families, AFIMSC partnered with Oddball and worked closely with the Air Force Services Center to shape the app and processes to align with other child and youth program priorities and efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Holly E. Ardern)

July 12, 2021

MacDill CDC Releases Kinderspot App

In an effort to aid military service members in finding available childcare or day care service at MacDill’s Child Development Center, a mobile app called Kinderspot, developed by Oddball, will be available to families of Team MacDill beginning July 12, 2021.

most recent changes to the Short Fitness Center

July 1, 2021

Short Fitness Center Orientation

This video is to show the most recent changes to the Short Fitness Center and show people around!

Photo By Cynthia Griggs | A new lactation pod, pictured here June 28, 2021, for nursing mothers is now located at building 430 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The pod features two comfortable benches, wall outlets and a locked door to ensure privacy and will be open during building 430 working hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)

July 1, 2021

New lactation pod at Hill Air Force Base

Nursing mothers here have a new place to go to safely and privately breastfeed or pump breastmilk with the arrival of a lactation pod located inside the Customer Support Center in building 430.

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