March 7, 2018 The “Cadillac of medevac”: The C9A’s lasting mark on the aeromedical evacuation system Making its debut in August of 1968, the C-9A was the U.S. Air Force’s first specially designed aeromedical evacuation aircraft. The C-9A answered the increased demand for effective aeromedical patient transport as U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War escalated.
March 6, 2018 Military sports medicine doctors support Olympic athletes Military doctors with ties to the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences sports medicine program have a history of supporting Olympic athletes - the winter games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, was no exception.
March 6, 2018 Three Nellis Air Force Base Airmen display bravery and heroism during the tragic Las Vegas shooting On Oct. 1, 2017, a gunman opened fire on concert-goers attending the 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Nev., killing 58 and injuring 450 people. Amid the chaos and confusion, three Air Force medics attending the concert leapt into action.
March 6, 2018 RAF Lakenheath train in real-world exercise The air is dense with a mixture of fear and stress. It’s cold and brisk with an unrelenting breeze slowly numbing the feeling in their hands and feet. The cries for help from patients seem to quietly echo around the parking lot while the blood from their injuries slowly stains the ground.
March 5, 2018 Nutrition care easily accessible via telehealth appointments The U.S. Air Force Medical Service is working to increase access to high level nutrition care using tele-medical nutrition therapy.
March 1, 2018 Mental health: Stronger minds, stronger mission The mental health flight might be a unit hidden in the far corner of Laughlin’s medical group, however, this small unit of Airmen work tirelessly to ensure pilots remain in flight status, the first responders remain able to safeguard the base, and even work with active duty members’ families and
March 1, 2018 New medical group building officially opens With a snip from an oversized pair of scissors, the new 27th Special Operations Medical Group facility was officially opened Feb. 23 at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.
March 1, 2018 An AFMS look back at February 2018 This month’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting the Air Force Medical Service and the values and strength of the United States Air Force.
Feb. 27, 2018 Yokota’s airframes demonstrate HA/DR capabilities at Cope North U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules and C-12J Huron aircrews, assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan, participate in COPE NORTH 2018 (CN18) at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 11 to Mar. 2.
Feb. 27, 2018 Former slave, two-time Olympian becomes an Airman After enduring countless hardships and overcoming unimaginable obstacles, Airman 1st Class Guor Maker, a dental assistant currently in technical training, found his way out of war-torn South Sudan, Africa and into the U.S. nearly 20 years ago.
Feb. 27, 2018 U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force participate in Cope North exercise The U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force recently participated in COPE NORTH 18, which is a Pacific Air Forces sponsored tri-lateral field training exercise designed to develop synergistic and increase interoperability.
Feb. 26, 2018 USAFSAM training allows others to follow in footsteps of legendary WWII flight nurse One of the most celebrated flight nurses of World War II, 1st Lt. Aleda E. Lutz flew 196 missions and evacuated more than 3,500 soldiers.
Feb. 26, 2018 Mental health flight trains brains Whether patients are coming in for help while going through difficult times, feeling down or thinking of suicide, the mental health flight is always ready to help.
Feb. 24, 2018 Keesler Medical Center named best in AF The Air Force Surgeon General awarded the Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center the coveted ‘Hospital of the Year’ distinction last week.
Feb. 23, 2018 Air Force Research Lab studies trust between surgical teams and robots The Air Force Research Lab, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, has been studying how surgical teams gain trust in new robotic surgery technology to improve training, and expand the adoption of improved surgical techniques.
Feb. 23, 2018 Air Force pharmacy residents visit DLA Troop Support The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Medical supply chain hosted pharmacists from the Air Force Pharmacy Residency Program Feb. 7 as part of their National Capitol Region rotation.
Feb. 22, 2018 From Flight Surgeon to Astronaut: Air Force Colonel (Dr.) Yvonne Cagle As a U.S. Air Force flight surgeon, Col. Yvonne Darlene Cagle wanted to fly even higher and fast. She had always wanted to leave her footprints in moon dust, a dream held since seeing Neil Armstrong do it on July 20, 1969.
Feb. 22, 2018 Advancements in telehealth improve access to healthcare The Air Force offers a wide and expanding range of telehealth services giving patients the opportunity to receive more efficient, convenient, and patient-centered care.
Feb. 22, 2018 Unseen threads run through historic career A background which includes threads of both typical and atypical events, led to the appointment of Col. Robert Marks, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command Surgeon, as the first male Nurse Corps general officer, as well as the first male chief nurse of the Air Force Nurse Corps.
Feb. 21, 2018 Successful tele-genetics pilot makes genetic counseling easily accessible A new telehealth program is expanding access to expert genetic counseling by making it available remotely, connecting families with trained genetic specialists who can help interpret their results.