Dec. 16, 2015 From Africa and back: My Air Force story Today I am an Air Force officer serving proudly in the Nurse Corps. In 2003, I became a citizen of the United States. I have come a long way to be where I'm at today.I was born in a small village in South Sudan during the midst of a civil war. The year was 1983, when nearly 2.5 million people died
Dec. 15, 2015 2MDG Airmen aim to enhance Trusted Care Anywhere The Air Force Medical Service is working to improve both the warfighter's and their family members health through new innovations in health care.Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger, Air Force Surgeon General recently said, "Our medical Airmen around the globe provide 'Trusted Care Anywhere' while preparing for
Dec. 14, 2015 'Diving' promotes healing in 59th MDW's hyperbaric chamber Going diving at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center is helping wounded warriors, diabetics and cancer patients recover more quickly from their ailments.But the dives are not quite what people might picture. There is no plunging into deep waters.Instead, members of the 59th Medical
Dec. 11, 2015 AF nurses lay wreaths at Arlington Cemetery There might not be any snow on the ground or a chill in the air, but the Society of Air Force Nurses continued with an important holiday tradition on Dec. 11.More than 30 active duty and retired nurses laid holiday wreaths on the graves of 127 military nurses at Arlington National Cemetery. The
Dec. 11, 2015 Take TRICARE with you as you travel over the holidays Many people travel this time of year. Don’t forget that TRICARE goes with you. There are multiple, convenient online and telephone customer service options for when you have questions about your health care benefit.Be sure to download the contact wallet card to have stateside and overseas contacts
Dec. 9, 2015 Airman achieves lifelong dream of becoming pro bodybuilder The technical sergeant stood on the 2015 National Physique Committee National Bodybuilding Championships stage, Nov. 21, in Miami, Florida, in front of thousands of people. The blazing spotlights were on him as the announcer read off the winners -- the moment when his dream came true.
Dec. 9, 2015 PACAF Airmen show C-17 medical capability to Indian defense minister Pacific Air Forces Airmen showcased aeromedical evacuation capabilities of the C-17 Globemaster III as they hosted Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar and Arun K. Singh, the Indian ambassador to the U.S. on Dec. 7, as a part of a U.S. Pacific Command visit designed to enhance the U.S.-Indian
Dec. 8, 2015 Air Force Surgeon General accepts Afghanistan painting Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger received a one-of-a-kind painting honoring Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) medical personnel in Afghanistan at a ceremony at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Va., Nov. 27. The artwork, painted by Ms. Judy Blomquist, depicts an incident
Dec. 7, 2015 Air Force Medical Service History Office recognized for excellence Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger honored the Air Force Medical Service History Office by presenting two awards to senior Historian Judith Taylor, Nov. 16 during the 2015 Senior Leadership Workshop at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Va.The History Office earned the Brig.
Dec. 7, 2015 USAFE offers knowledge to Polish flying doctors Members of the Polish Air Force aeromedical evacuation team visited Ramstein Air Base’s AE units during a four-day familiarization tour Dec. 1-4.
Dec. 7, 2015 SMART program keeps medics ready for any contingency Military medical professionals have to always be ready for war and for whatever contingency the future brings. They need to either improve or remain current in medical skills necessary for any future battlefield, with its host of wounds and injuries, and for humanitarian assistance or disaster
Dec. 3, 2015 Scott AFB, Pope Field team up for C-17 aeromedical training Aeromedical evacuation experts from Scott Air Force Base recently teamed up with AE crews from Pope Field, North Carolina, for a collaborative Air Mobility Command training initiative Nov. 16-20.
Dec. 3, 2015 Air Force Fencers Find the Unexpected in Philidelphia On Nov. 21, the Air Force Academy fencing team was in Philadelphia for the 2015 Elite Invitational. The day of the competition, the team and coaching staff were preparing to set out for the competition as the unexpected happened.