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June 27th is National HIV Testing Day. HIV-1 infection is a major health importance for the U.S. military. Since the start of HIV-1 military health surveillance analysis during 1990-2013, service members diagnosed with the HIV-1 infection in recent years have remained longer in U.S. Armed Forces. There were a total of 5,227 new diagnoses in 24-years of surveillance. The August 2015 Medical Surveillance Monthly Report (MSMR) reported that “Estimated median durations of service after initial HIV-1 diagnoses ranged from 2.29 years in Cohort 1 ( 1990-1994) to 3.65 years in Cohort 4 (2005-2009). Thus, in the 15 years between 1990-1994 and 2005-2009, the median durations of service after HIV-1 diagnoses increased by 1.4 years.” Factors contributing to longer service include: • Availability and effectiveness of HIV treatments • Decline in stigmas associated with diagnosis of the HIV infection • Changes in U.S. military policy that allow the LGBT community to serve in its ranks Note: Service members who are diagnosed with HIV-1 infections, regardless of their sexual orientations, may elect to continue their military service careers. Get tested today – it’s the only way to know. Early HIV testing helps to prevent transmission and lowers the risk of severe health complications. Follow us on Twitter for more information: @AFHSBPAGE Also on Twitter: National HIV Testing Day #NHTD

June 27th is National HIV Testing Day. HIV-1 infection is a major health importance for the U.S. military. Since the start of HIV-1 military health surveillance analysis during 1990-2013, service members diagnosed with the HIV-1 infection in recent years have remained longer in U.S. Armed Forces.

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