March 8, 2016 Deputy SecDef: Exciting technology being developed at Wright-Patterson The civilian and military personnel at the laboratories at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, are working on cutting-edge technologies to maximize human performance, protect the warfighter, and secure the nation.
March 8, 2016 Longest held AF enlisted POW inspires Airmen at 59th MDW annual awards ceremony The longest-held enlisted prisoner of war who went on to become an officer in the U.S. Air Force recounted how he was able to endure years of captivity at the hands of the Viet Cong.
March 7, 2016 Army green inspires Air Force blue: Reservists help wounded warrior Crew chiefs from the 459th Air Refueling Wing’s 459th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wore matching Patriots Honor shirts as they spent their Saturday, Feb. 27, unpacking tools, building tables and outfitting a home garage in Annapolis, Maryland, for retired Army Sgt. Adam Keys, a wounded Operation
March 7, 2016 Chaplain survives aftermath of son’s suicide; spreads awareness While enjoying a drive through the rolling Tennessee countryside with his wife, the shrill ring of his cell phone pierced through the tranquility of the moment. Maj. William D. Logan's daughter, Blair, managed to utter, "Zac has done something really bad."
March 7, 2016 Don’t Snooze on Getting Enough Sleep This week the National Sleep Foundation celebrates Sleep Awareness Week, its annual event to raise awareness about the health benefits of sleep.When you don’t get enough sleep it affects your health, mood, productivity and more. Talk to your health care provider if you are having trouble sleeping.
March 4, 2016 Fairchild Airman named Red Cross Hometown Hero Master Sgt. Stephanie Horn, 92nd Medical Group health services manager, was recognized by the American Red Cross Association Feb. 26, by being named an American Red Cross Hometown Hero for her lifesaving actions in January 2015 in Spokane, Washington.In early 2015, Horn was with her husband and two
March 4, 2016 TRICARE to Host Zika Webinar As a TRICARE beneficiary, you may have questions about Zika virus, especially if you’ve recently traveled to a Zika-affected area. TRICARE is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, noon EST to answer those questions. To sign up, go to the Zika webinar page. No prior registration is required;
March 3, 2016 Woodson highlights the evolution of concussion diagnosis and treatment Since the global war on terror began in 2001, thousands of warfighters have suffered some form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Of those TBI sustained in combat, the majority were caused by an improvised explosive device. Dr. Jonathan Woodson, assistant secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and
March 3, 2016 Spring Forward and Change Your Smoke Detector Batteries Be prepared to “spring forward” at 2 a.m. Sunday morning March 13. Goodfellow Fire Emergency Services encourages everyone to change the batteries of the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as they set their clocks to reflect daylight saving time. Batteries should be replaced at least once a year.
March 2, 2016 Pharmacy initiatives enhance patient care Patient-centered process improvements are reducing wait times at 59th Medical Wing pharmacies across Joint Base San Antonio.
March 2, 2016 Exercise Alamo Shield provides life-saving training Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing conducted an eight-day training exercise to hone their skills and prepare in case they are called into action in a deployed environment.Alamo Shield, held here and Camp Bullis Training Annex Feb. 22-29 is a comprehensive training exercise designed to deploy and
March 1, 2016 The Patriot Files: 30 compressions The arrhythmic medley from thousands of shoes striking asphalt echoed through the streets of Cambridge, United Kingdom, Feb. 28.One, two, three...A multitude of people lined the winding route which comprised the 13.1 miles of the 2016 Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon. Their cheers seemed to spur the
Feb. 29, 2016 AF Deputy Surgeon General speaks to House Subcommittee about the future of medical readiness Air Force Deputy Surgeon General Maj. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, testified before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, during the “Ensuring Medical Readiness in the Future,” hearing on Feb. 26, at the Rayburn House Office Building, in Washington, D.C.The subcommittee convened to hear
Feb. 26, 2016 Patient Appreciation Through Patient Centeredness If you are a patient, as most of us are during our lives, the more engaged you are in your care, the better the outcome you will most likely receive. Accordingly, the Air Force Medical Service is launching several initiatives that focus on patients and encourage them to become active partners in
Feb. 26, 2016 Crews Into Shape: Nutrition Awareness Month Challenge Calling all Airmen! Are you up for a challenge?Airmen are invited to participate in the 16th Annual Crews Into Shape Challenge. Sponsored by the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) Department, the challenge will take place March 6 – April 2, 2016.
Feb. 26, 2016 Andersen medical teams showcase disaster response support during Cope North 16 Medical teams from the U.S. Air Force, Navy partnered with their counterparts of the Royal Australian Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force, and Philippine Air Force during exercise Cope North 16 from Feb. 11-18, in various locations
Feb. 25, 2016 March is Nutrition Awareness Month: Healthy eating advances AF readiness and mission success Think twice before biting in. Are you making a smart food choice? Healthy eating coupled with active living, is the foundation for healthy living, which is critical to maintaining a ready and deployable force. Optimal nutrition keeps Airmen performance ready –mentally and physically prepared for
Feb. 25, 2016 Get involved in Kick Butts Day 2016 Young people nationwide stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco on Kick Butts Day, a national day of youth activism. Advocates, teachers and community leaders organize events on Kick Butts Day that empower youth to spread word about tobacco use, the leading cause of preventable
Feb. 25, 2016 Former Air Force Surgeon General honored with American Medical Association’s top government service award Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Thomas W. Travis, M.D., former Air Force Surgeon General, was presented with the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service, by the American Medical Association (AMA).The AMA’s highest government service award was bestowed upon Travis for his leadership in developing