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Sept. 23, 2021
Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) --vThe COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to
April 27, 2021
Rated Preparatory Program now accepting applications for FY21 Fall class

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted personnel interested in becoming rated officers have until May 25, 2021, to apply for the Fall 2021 Rated Preparatory Program scheduled to be held Sept. 11-25, 2021.
April 8, 2021
Air Force unveils new mission statement

The Air Force released its new mission statement: To fly, fight, and win…airpower anytime, anywhere.
Sept. 16, 2020
Department of the Air Force pushes fitness testing to Jan. 1

To continue minimizing close contact among personnel during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and ensure units and personnel are fully ready to resume, testing has been delayed from October to January, and testing in January will move forward without obtaining waist, height and weight measurements.

Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths