Twenty-five percent of active duty service members smoke cigarettes compared to eighteen percent in the U.S. adult population. That’s not all that’s lagging. Besides serious long-term health effects, smoking cigarettes can slow down a service member by negatively affecting their endurance and how quickly they heal. (U.S. Air Force Photo Illustration by Staff Sgt. John Bainter)
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Last Updated: July 11, 2023