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  • JBSA-Lackland Blood Donor Center saves lives

    The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Blood Donor Center may have wrapped up a productive National Blood Donor month, but donor recruiter Tracy Parmer says the struggle to meet the military’s need for blood, plasma and platelets is never over.“Success and failure for us is daily,” Parmer said in an

  • AF Surgeon General announces 2015 AFMS annual awards

    The Air Force Surgeon General has announced the recipients of the 2015 Air Force Medical Service individual and team Annual Awards.  The nominations reflect the extraordinary quality of the Airmen in the Air Force Medical Service. The accomplishments of those recognized demonstrate expertise,

  • TRICARE Pharmacy Changes Effective Now

    Several changes to the TRICARE pharmacy benefit took effect Feb. 1. First, copays for drugs filled at retail pharmacies and TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery increase slightly. Second, TRICARE Over-the-Counter (OTC) drug coverage becomes a full and permanent part of the TRICARE benefit, requiring that

  • Carter Announces 12 Weeks Paid Military Maternity Leave, Other Benefits

    The Defense Department is increasing military maternity leave and instituting other changes in an effort to support military families, improve retention and strengthen the force of the future, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today.Women across the joint force can now take 12 weeks of fully paid

  • ADAPT helps get Osan Airmen back on track

    Like all helping agencies, the base Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program, or ADAPT, is here to do just that—help. According to Maj. Relinda Hatcher, 51st Medical Operation Squadron ADAPT Program manager, Osan AB has the highest amount of referrals to the ADAPT program in the Air

  • Academy Spotlight: Maj. William R. Howarth

    Air FMaj. William R. HowarthAir Force specialty: MedicalUnit: 10th MSGS Duty position: Military Colorado Springs Total Joint Replacement-Initiative chief"I perform or supervise all military total hip and knee replacements in the Colorado Springs area, thus standardizing care through Army and Air

  • Victim advocates strive to make a difference for Andersen Airmen

     Andersen Air Force Base is currently home to 20 victim advocates who dedicate their time to ensure no sexual assault victim has to endure the recovery process alone. The Victim Advocate program, managed by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, ensures victim advocates provide effective

  • Yellow Ribbon rescue

    Maj. Fred Pounds, flight commander of clinical management with the 911th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron here, went to Orlando to attend a Yellow Ribbon Reintegration seminar, expecting to unwind and adjust to life back home. Instead, he ended up averting a crisis and subsequently saving a

  • 10 ways the AFMS is improving access to care

    Over the last year, the Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) has been working to improve patient access to care. “We’ve always focused on and provided high quality and safe care,” explained Lt. Col. Donald Lofton, Director of Access to Care with the Air Force Surgeon General’s Medical Support Division.

  • Training like we fight

    Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing conducted a multifaceted training mission by way of a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina to Ramstein Air Base, Germany this weekend.The mission focused on several objectives, which maintained the pilot’s qualifications in flying,

  • Medical Materiel Airman orchestrates 27th SOMDG success

    Like stage managers orchestrating a production, members of the 27th Special Operations Medical Support Squadron work behind the scenes at the 27th Special Operations Medical Group to facilitate excellent care during every phase of patient treatment.The Air Force recruiting website, airforce.com,

  • Be Prepared and Stay Safe During Extreme Winter Weather

    As you prepare for winter weather, make sure you and your family know how to safeguard yourself from cold temperatures, snow and ice.Snow, sleet and freezing temperatures can knock out heat, power and communications services to your home or office. Get prepared for weather-related emergencies,

  • TRICARE OTC Coverage Changes Feb. 1

    TRICARE’s over-the-counter (OTC) drug coverage is here to stay. Formerly a demonstration program, the OTC benefit becomes a permanent part of the TRICARE pharmacy benefit on Feb. 1, 2016. Effective that date, TRICARE is making some changes to OTC coverage to bring it in line with other TRICARE

  • Webinar to Discuss TRICARE’s Preventive Care Benefit

    TRICARE is hosting a webinar to help educate beneficiaries about their preventive health benefit on January 25, 2016 at noon EST. This webinar supports the transition from healthcare to health that society has experienced the past few years. This transition, from treating illnesses as they develop,

  • Airman gives the gift of life on Christmas

    "I didn't think what happened that day would have happened so quickly," said Michael Hamilton a local restaurant cook and incident victim. "If she hadn't been here, there would have been more questioning, more chaos and less stability."It was this past Christmas and the restaurant was near empty.

  • Airmen participation needed for health survey

    The Air Force needs input from Airmen on issues that directly affect the health, well-being and readiness of military members and families by participating in the Health Related Behaviors Survey that will inform the Defense Department of potential health problems in the military community.