Leadership

Surgeon General Leadership

Lt. Gen. Dorothy HoggSurgeon General

Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Sean L. MurphyDeputy Surgeon General

Chief Master Sergeant George "Steve" Cum Chief, Medical Enlisted Force (CMEF) and Enlisted Corps Chief

AFMS Senior Leadership

Maj. Gen. Robert I. Miller
Director, Medical Operations and Research

Maj. Gen. (Dr.) John J. DeGoes
Commander, 59th Medical Wing, Wilford Hall Medical Center

Brig. Gen. Susan J. Pietrykowski
Director, Manpower, Personnel and Resources, and Chief of the Medical Service Corps

Brig. Gen. James H. Dienst
Commander, Air Force Medical Operations Agency, and Director, Education and Training, Defense Health Agency, and Commandant, Medical Education and Training Campus, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston

Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Mark A. Koeniger
Commander, 711th Human Performance Wing

Col. Paul J. Toth, Jr.
Commander, Air Force Medical Support Agency

MAJCOM & COCOM Surgeon Leadership

Brig. Gen. Paul A. Friedrichs
Command Surgeon, Air Combat Command

Brig. Gen. Robert J. Marks
Command Surgeon, Air Mobility Command, and Chief, Air Force Nurse Corps

Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Lee H. Harvis
Command Surgeon, Pacific Air Forces

Col. Virginia A. Garner
Command Surgeon, Air Force Global Strike Command

Col. Jeannine M. Ryder
Command Surgeon, Air Force Materiel Command

Col. (Dr.) Walter Matthews
Command Surgeon, Air Force Space Command

Col. (Dr.) Gianna R. Zeh
Command Surgeon, Air Education and Training Command

Col. (Dr.) J. Scott Calder
Command Surgeon, United States Central Command

Col. (Dr.) Rudolph Cachuela
Command Surgeon, Air Force Special Operations Command

Col. Jill R. Scheckel
Command Surgeon, United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa

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AirForceMedicalService-17 Jul

TRICARE Online Patient Portal (TOL PP) Secure Messaging is painful to say! Thankfully, using the secure messaging service is simple. Sign up today. http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/SecureMessaging/

U.S. Air Force
AirForceMedicalService-17 Jul

#TuesdayTrivia Summer cookouts are a great way for Airmen to spend time with family and friends. But did you know leaving food out at improper temperatures for too long can put them in the “danger zone”? Take a guess at the “danger zone” temperature range when bacteria in food can multiply rapidly, and lead to foodborne illness.

U.S. Air Force
AirForceMedicalService-17 Jul

Recently members of the 161st ARW’s In-Place Patient Decontamination team participated in an exercise to hone its skills to respond to a mass casualty event caused by chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive incident. Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xU9Gr

U.S. Air Force
AirForceMedicalService-16 Jul

Mobility and Advanced Physical Therapy Classes at AFMS - Davis-Monthan AFB - 355th Medical Group are designed to help Airmen heal faster and receive the very best physical therapy. Read more: https://go.usa.gov/xU9wX

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AirForceMedicalService-16 Jul

Whether you’re dealing with a challenge that is before you, behind you, or within you, BeThere Peer Support is here to help, 24/7/365. #PeerSupport

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AirForceMedicalService-16 Jul

Thank you to all 20,000 of our followers for helping us grow and spread the mission of the Air Force Medical Service! If you haven't already, please make sure you turn on notifications for our page so you can stay up-to-date on the latest information in Air Force medicine.

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AirForceMedicalService-16 Jul

When an 11-month-old patient visited the 72nd MDG for allergy testing, Mr. Raymond “Mike” Showalter asked the primary care doctor to get the patient’s 1-year-old blood work done in the same visit, saving the baby from additional blood drawings and the family from a second visit. When the patient’s H&H (hemoglobin and hematocrit) blood level came back critically low, the patient was sent to a children’s hospital for emergency care. Mr. Showalter’s time-saving recommendation was a critical decision that saved the child’s life. For his actions, Mr. Showalter is this week’s #TrustedCare hero!

U.S. Air Force
AirForceMedicalService-15 Jul

The military is at the forefront of efforts to help curb those numbers through its expansion of medically assisted treatment, also known as MAT. https://health.mil/News/Articles/2018/07/12/There-is-hope

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AirForceMedicalService-14 Jul

It’s all fun and games until someone injures an eye! Wear protective eyewear when playing summer sports or doing household or yard work. Be responsible with Vision Center of Excellence. #DontForgetTheSight

U.S. Air Force
AirForceMedicalService-14 Jul

#AFMSHistory: Two French aviation cadets (left and right) with a Dutch cadet display the 20,000th pint of blood collected at Lackland AFB Blood Donor Center. The men were part of more than 100 European and American aviation cadets from a pre-flight training group who volunteered to give blood for the Armed Forces campaign. Today we still partner with the French Armed Forces and celebrate #BastilleDay, their national holiday. For other AFMS History information visit us on the web (Official Air Force photo, courtesy of the National Archives)

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AirForceMedicalService-13 Jul

Air Force Reserve Innovative Readiness Training in East Georgia is providing no-cost healthcare to local residents. Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xUKDa

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AirForceMedicalService-13 Jul

Joint, total force exercise at MacDill AFB provided Tactical Combat Care Course (TCCC) training to prepare medics, pilots and EOD technicians for combat situations. https://go.usa.gov/xUkk3

U.S. Air Force
AirForceMedicalService-13 Jul

@TRICARE Online Patient Portal Secure Messaging makes communicating with your Air Force doctor simple! Learn more: http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/SecureMessaging/

U.S. Air Force
AirForceMedicalService-13 Jul

Infectious disease control is vital to effective force health protection in many deployed environments. During Exercise New Horizons 2018 U.S. forces learned from Panamanian experts’ familiarity with local diseases. Take a peak at the exercise in action: https://go.usa.gov/xUKUC

U.S. Air Force
AirForceMedicalService-12 Jul

“By creating a partnership, not only are we building relationships, but there are capabilities that the local community can provide that the base is not able to,” said Jilene Reichle, 22nd Medical Support Squadron emergency manager. See how the 22nd MDG partners with local medics. http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Display/Article/1571856/22nd-mdg-partners-with-local-medics/

U.S. Air Force
AirForceMedicalService-12 Jul

#TBT Medical technicians at the Air Force’s Aero-Medical Laboratory developed “Horace” the Head to improve human performance. Horace, could survive in up to 70,000 feet in a pressure chamber, and helped researchers determine quality standards for aircrew’s headgear. He was also used to test oxygen masks in extreme cold or heat to avoid harming anyone. For other AFMS History information visit us on the web (Official Air Force photo, courtesy of the National Archives)

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AirForceMedicalService-12 Jul

Enjoy fun in the sun this summer, but make sure you’re taking steps to reduce your risk of skin cancer: #SummerSafety" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/index.htm #SummerSafety</a>

U.S. Air Force
AirForceMedicalService-11 Jul

Consider cooling off this summer by making an appointment to donate blood or platelets at your local ASBP blood center. Find a center or drive near you: www.militarydonor.com

U.S. Air Force
AirForceMedicalService-11 Jul

Airmen can be on their feet 10-12 hours a day, if not more. Proper fitting boots are critical to avoid foot #injuries such as blisters, calluses, and turned ankles. See how we're helping airmen begin their career on right foot. http://www.sheppard.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1570417/operation-helps-airmen-others-begin-career-on-right-foot/

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@USAFHealth-09 Dec

Monday is the last day to enroll in a new TRICARE plan or change your current plan. The choice you make will take e… https://t.co/QReSEB71xd

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@USAFHealth-08 Dec

In a deployed setting, mental health providers assist commanders with maintaining their Airmen’s overall health in… https://t.co/fkowyMEwlP

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@USAFHealth-07 Dec

Only one week left to enroll in the 2019 TRICARE and Federal Benefits Open Seasons - don't delay! For more informat… https://t.co/4MwUSbAOpL

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@USAFHealth-07 Dec

Winners from the #TrustedCare "How Do You C.A.R.E.?" contest were recognized by Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Maj. Gen. (D… https://t.co/FeDfOom0Qu

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@USAFHealth-07 Dec

77 years later, Pearl Harbor endures as a symbol of American resilience and resolve. Today we remember our brave se… https://t.co/Lach1Btol8

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@USAFHealth-06 Dec

Lt. Gen. Hogg addressed AFMS leaders at #SLW18. "Now is time to shape the future of AFMS. Be disruptive innovators… https://t.co/mtYGTim0bO

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@USAFHealth-06 Dec

6th MDG Airmen & Coast Guard members participate in a joint service Tactical Combat Casualty Care course at MacDill… https://t.co/2bU0vRubJB

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@USAFHealth-06 Dec

#TBT: A U.S. Army flight nurse checks on a combat litter patient as he is loaded aboard a Douglas C-47 Skytrain at… https://t.co/xikEkX5bGI

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@USAFHealth-06 Dec

RT @TRICARE: DYK? The TRICARE Open Season ends Dec. 10, 2018. Learn more about the next TRICARE webinar on Enrollment Options After TRICARE…

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@USAFHealth-06 Dec

RT @USAFRecruiting: Air Force #Career: Prosthodontist. These specialists’ expertise in oral prostheses corrects dental appearance and makes…

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@USAFHealth-05 Dec

Being safe is one of the easiest things you can accomplish every day and has direct impact on your health. Here are… https://t.co/0G8JnOnbKj

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@USAFHealth-05 Dec

Our culture of #TrustedCare depends on continuous innovation. "Our hope is that local leaders will leverage our Tru… https://t.co/KhhMQr41vR

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@USAFHealth-05 Dec

We make a difference. We are warriors. We are disruptive innovators. We are Airmen from the 17 enlisted medical car… https://t.co/8Gjy20uPQw

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@USAFHealth-05 Dec

Medical material Airmen are working together with the 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron to help r… https://t.co/JGu1vcCC6I

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@USAFHealth-04 Dec

U.S. Air National Guard A1C Cheryl Graham, a health services technician with the 118th Medical Group, was a high pe… https://t.co/0Vn7xPkch3

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@USAFHealth-04 Dec

RT @DHADirector: As the @DOD_DHA continues to integrate hospitals and the services, it's important to keep everyone informed on what's to c…

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@USAFHealth-04 Dec

RT @DoDHealth: Had a great opportunity to speak with @USAFhealth leaders today. I look forward to our continued partnership to achieve a mo…

U.S. Air Force
@USAFHealth-04 Dec

To ensure an effective relationships between military working dogs & their handlers, the 380th MDG, 380th Security… https://t.co/nmNRfg3C9X

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@USAFHealth-04 Dec

The 2018 AFMS Senior Leadership Workshop kicked off this morning with welcome remarks by Lt Gen. Dorothy Hogg and C… https://t.co/YGbo4427iA

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@USAFHealth-04 Dec

Eccrine Systems is conducting research under an Air Force Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Tec… https://t.co/bE6Tpz0BYo

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