Force shaping urges Airmen to evaluate career goals

The Secretary of the Air Force has authorized the use of force shaping programs for both enlisted and officers for the next fiscal year.The Temporary Early Retirement Authority program will allow eligible Airmen with 15 to 20 years of service to retire earlier in an effort to reduce personnel. "If

Dental Squadron gets into the roots of military working dogs

Dentists from the 2nd Dental Squadron recently performed a root canal on a 2nd Security Forces Military Working Dog named Zzeki at the Veterinary Treatment Facility, here.MWDs like Zzeki go to the Vets for bi-annual health checkups and receive any care they need to stay mission ready."Zzeki came to

Barksdale medical group to begin secure messaging

Patients of Barksdale's 2nd Medical Group will soon be able to talk to their primary care manager privately anywhere and anytime thanks to the new MiCare messaging system.Scheduled to begin on base Aug. 1, secure messaging will be available to patients through what is known as the MiCare portal,

BHOP enhances behavioral health

Barksdale's Behavioral Health Optimization Program was implemented in May to enhance military member's and their family's overall behavioral health as part of their comprehensive health care. BHOP provides brief, solution-focused interventions to promote healthy coping strategies, communication

Barksdale Pharmacist becomes finalist for Military Pharmacist of the year

A Pharmacist from the 2nd Medical Support Squadron was announced as a finalist for Military Pharmacist of the year, July 12.Maj. Achilles Hamilothoris, 2nd MDSS Pharmacy flight commander, is one of three finalists from the military and the only Air Force nomination for this award.According to the

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2 CS Telephone Airmen keep the lines of communication open

A&FRC event schools parents on children's education

Barksdale's Airman & Family Readiness Center will host a free Back-to-School event 6 p.m., July 29 at Hoban Hall.Parents can meet with school officials and learn about educational opportunities for children entering kindergarten through grade 12, and pick up free school supplies. "[Parents] get

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