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SEJPME program Sept. 1, 2015. ÀUVWVHUJHDQWWREHJLQWKHSURFHVV7RGDWH women’s health services that may include
As a phased transition, JKO updated and 39 command sponsored dependents have a Pap test, pelvic and breast exam, and
PEOPLE used the AVD program. mammogram at no cost.
FIRST enhanced the legacy course and began offer-
ing it on JKO in May 2015 as a web-based http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/ http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/
Editor’s Note: The “People First” section is course including 11 modules, comprising Article/622404/authorized-voluntary-departure- Article/622016/womens-health-take-time-to-get-
compiled from information from the Air Force more than 40 hours of multi-media, inter- for-incirlik-dependents-extended-30-days.aspx
Personnel Center, TRICARE, 56th Force Sup- active, online instruction. The SEJPME checked.aspx
port Squadron, Airman and Family Readiness course prepares senior enlisted leaders as- Women’s health: Take
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complete story, go to the web address listed at support activities and supervise multiple Each October during Breast Cancer
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6(-30(SURJUDPFRPSOHWHV http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/ their health. Making health a priority helps as 2016 support, logistics, materiel leader,
transition to Joint Staff J-7 Article/621901/sejpme-program-completes-tran- people stay in optimum shape and keeps training, recruiting and medical com-
illnesses and disease at bay. mander candidates.
The Joint Staff J-7 Joint Knowledge sition-to-joint-staff-j-7.aspx
Online Division in Suffolk, Virginia, has Women often put their families’ needs “This is a highly competitive selection
assumed responsibility for the Senior En- 9ROXQWDU\GHSDUWXUHIRU,QFLUOLN ahead of their own, ignoring minor symp- process,” said Joseph Marchino, Air Force
listed Joint Professional Military Education GHSHQGHQWVH[WHQGHGGD\V toms year after year until they affect their Personnel Center assignment officer.
program, capping a year-long transition health. Using preventive care is one of the “Development teams carefully reviewed
from the National Defense University. On Oct. 2, the authorized voluntary de- best ways to stay healthy. DOO DVSHFWV RI RIÀFHUV· UHFRUGV GXW\ KLV-
parture for dependents of those assigned to tory, demonstrated leadership ability,
The Joint Staff J-7, director for Joint Incirlik Air Base or living in the surround- Each year, women should get a well-wom- professional development and permanent
Force Development, outlined directives for ing area, including the city of Adana, was an exam. Typically during the exam, blood change of station eligibility in identifying
the SEJPME program in response to the extended for 30 additional days. pressure is checked and women should WKHPRVWTXDOLÀHGFDQGLGDWHVDYDLODEOHIRU
Enlisted Military Education Review Coun- talk to their health care provider about command.”
cil recommendation to revise the SEJPME The extension was approved by the depu- what other screenings, immunizations or
program to encompass two stages; one for ty secretary of defense to continue ensuring family planning they might need based on )RU PRUH VSHFLÀF FDUHHU ÀHOG UHTXLUH-
the E6/E7 community and another for the the safety and security of dependents. The their age, health habits, and family and PHQWVRIÀFHUVVKRXOGUHIHUWRWKHDSSURSUL-
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Effective September 2014, the Joint Staff Dependents may choose to depart at any The American Cancer Society recom- “Selected candidates have demonstrated
J-7 JKO Division assumed responsibility time during the departure window, but mends all women should begin cervical traits essential for leading Airman to day-
from NDU for developing the next genera- will not be allowed to return to Incirlik AB cancer screening at age 21. Women from to-day operational success,” Marchino said.
tion, two-stage SEJPME program, and took until the authorized voluntary departure ages 21 to 29, should have a Pap test “Additionally, squadron commanders are
full responsibility for administering the has ended. It is important to note that the every three years. Thanks to the Patient the best positioned to recognize and develop
departure window can continuously be Protection and Affordable Care Act, most the talents and skills of their personnel for
extended in 30 day increments, up to 180 private health plans must cover this and future leadership opportunities.”
days, based on the security environment. other preventive care services at no cost.
TRICARE also covers annual preventive http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/
Families that are considering participat- Article/621986/af-announces-squadron-com-
ing in the AVD should contact their unit’s mander-candidates.aspx

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