TSgt. Robert Weston, a member of the 3rd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, received a Bronze Star medal Oct. 31 for his actions during a recent deployment to Southwest Asia. Col. Thomas Bergeson, commander of Elmendorf’s 3rd Wing, presented Weston the medal at a ceremony on the base. (Air Force photo release by SrA. Tinese Treadwell)
Airmen and Guardians in the Active and Reserve component, as well as civilian employees, in “mission critical and high-risk populations” are now required to receive influenza vaccinations annually to “preserve force readiness,” according to a recent Department of the Air Force memo.

