Air Force Surgeon General News

86th MDG conduct a MASCAL joint exercise

Airman Paden Henry — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The MASCAL is a mass casualty exercise that divided personnel into medical response teams to test their ability in providing life-saving care in austere environments at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 15, 2026.

JBAB’s public health team tackles preventative care

Senior Airman Shanel Toussaint — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Bolling Medical Squadron Public Health ensures the medical mission readiness for military members, federal civilian employees and military families throughout Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and supporting agencies in the National Capital Region by eliminating preventable hazards before they reach the community.

USSPACECOM commander lauds team behind the command’s success during 41st Space Symposium keynote

Pentagon News — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Gen. Stephen Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, kicked off the 41st Space Symposium’s program on April 14, 2026, by reflecting on 250 years of military history, and how that legacy continues to shape the Joint Force’s identity and readiness.

ACC Command Surgeon Conference charts future of operational medicine

Marcus Bullock — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:45:00 GMT

Air Force medical leaders gathered to chart a decisive course for the future of Air Combat Command’s combat medical support during the ACC Command Surgeon Conference, March 31-April 2, 2026.

Air Force Reserve chief receives international award for global health leadership

Lt. Col. Ethan Stoker — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:45:00 GMT

The Air Force’s International Health Specialist program presented Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander of Air Force Reserve Command, with its International Health System Award in a ceremony at the Pentagon on April 7.

Building a mission-ready DAF mental health enterprise for the future fight

Maristela Romero — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Air Force Medical Service leaders advanced the efforts to align mental health policy, training and leadership practices to mission readiness requirements outlined in the Department of War’s 2026 National Defense Strategy, during the Mental Health Leadership and Readiness Symposium.

'That Others May Live': The unwavering commitment of Air Force combat search and rescue

Maj. Claire Fitle — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

In the U.S. Air Force, no phrase carries more weight than "That Others May Live." It is not merely a motto; it is a commitment that underpins the existence of the Combat Search and Rescue mission.

Military holds summit to consider launching a prize competition to rapidly develop freeze-dried blood for battlefield and civilian use

59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist’s Office, Science & Technology — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A one-day summit in San Antonio brought together military, academic, and industry partners to assess the current state of freeze-dried red blood cell technology and explore its potential for battlefield and civilian use.

Navy researchers at Wright-Patt seek volunteers for NASA study supporting space exploration and humanity’s return to the Moon

Zachary Wilson — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

U.S. Navy researchers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are looking for volunteers to help support a study directly supporting one of the United States’ biggest space exploration goals: returning American astronauts to the Moon.

Top military surgeons general discuss future of military medicine: ‘We are ready to fight and win shoulder to shoulder together’

Robert Hammer — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The top military surgeons general stressed the role of military medicine as combat power and the need to adapt and redesign it for future warfare, in which time, distance, and contested access reshape the battlefield.

Physical training injury prevention

Greg Chadwick — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Physical training is necessary to develop and maintain the fitness required to accomplish military missions, but it is also known to cause injury.

MRC-Alpha, DHN Central welcome new senior leader

Elaine Sanchez — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:05:00 GMT

Medical Readiness Command Alpha and Defense Health Network Central marked a significant leadership transition during a ceremony held in San Antonio on April 1, 2026.

Lifeline in the sky: KC-46 and medical teams unite for critical care exercise

Senior Master Sergeant James W. Romig Jr. — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A KC-46 Pegasus from Oklahoma, typically a lifeline for jets, recently became a crucial link in a high-stakes aeromedical evacuation exercise.

Guyanese, U.S. Air Force dental expand care, enhance readiness during LAMAT 2026

Andrea Jenkins — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force dental teams are delivering care in fast-paced clinics across Guyana, treating high volumes of patients alongside host-nation providers during Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026.

Yokota-based Ground Surgical Team demonstrates capabilities at Iruma AB

Yasuo Osakabe — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Airmen from the 374th Medical Group demonstrated the capabilities of their Ground Surgical Team to medical personnel from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during a medical knowledge exchange at Iruma Air Base, Japan, Mar. 13.

Guyana, U.S. ophthalmology teams restore vision, strengthen readiness during LAMAT 2026

Andrea Jenkins — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Inside Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, a patient regains sight as U.S. Air Force and Guyana Ministry of Health ophthalmology teams work side by side, delivering specialized care while building something far beyond a single procedure.

Proactive enlisted leader enhances readiness at Al Udeid AB

Maristela Romero — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT

“Train like someone’s life depends on it because one day it will,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Samantha Berkemeyer.

AFRL’s 711th Human Performance Wing welcomes new commander during change of command ceremony

Matthew Clouse — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony March 30, 2026, as Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Robert Bogart relinquished command to Col. Dale Harrell.

U.S., Guyana launch medical mission LAMAT 2026

Maj. Stephani Schafer — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

U.S. and Guyanese officials gathered March 16, 2026, in Georgetown to officially launch the Guyana portion of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission, marking another milestone in the nations’ long-standing health partnership.

AFGSC hosts virtual MCCS town hall, reveals additional findings

Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

During a virtual town hall today, the ongoing Missile Community Cancer Study reported an increased incidence of testicular cancer and Hodgkin lymphoma among missile community members. Neither cancer is typically associated with adult occupational exposures.