May 6, 2015 Health specialists keep forces active It's an everyday routine for Airmen and other base personnel to pour into the dining facility for their daily intake of breakfast, lunch and dinner.Most patrons express their apprehension about the flavor of the food, yet they take for granted whether it is safe to eat and how it could affect them
May 4, 2015 MTFs establishing direct access physical therapy clinics The Air Force Medical Operations Agency has recently directed all Air Force Military Treatment Facilities to establish direct access physical therapy clinics for active duty members. The policy shift will now allow an active duty member with an acute musculoskeletal injury to make an appointment
May 4, 2015 MTFs establishing direct access physical therapy clinics The Air Force Medical Operations Agency has recently directed all Air Force Military Treatment Facilities to establish direct access physical therapy clinics for active duty members. The policy shift will now allow an active duty member with an acute musculoskeletal injury to make an appointment
April 29, 2015 A day in the life of a dental lab technician (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)Dentures, crowns and night guards are just some of the unusual products made at the Peterson Area Dental Lab for personnel worldwide.Senior Airman
April 29, 2015 Month of the Military Child - Pediatricians Serve as Important Resources for Parents It's not unusual to find Air Force Capt. Meredith Schuldt playing on the floor.As a pediatrician at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., she spends most of her day seeing patients ranging from newborns to teenagers. Playing with toys on the floor, she said, is a good way to communicate
April 29, 2015 Month of the Military Child - Pediatricians Serve as Important Resources for Parents It's not unusual to find Air Force Capt. Meredith Schuldt playing on the floor.As a pediatrician at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., she spends most of her day seeing patients ranging from newborns to teenagers. Playing with toys on the floor, she said, is a good way to communicate
April 29, 2015 A day in the life of a dental lab technician (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)Dentures, crowns and night guards are just some of the unusual products made at the Peterson Area Dental Lab for personnel worldwide.Senior Airman
April 28, 2015 Sim Center showcases latest medical technologies The 59th Medical Wing Simulation Center educated staff members and patients on the latest medical simulation equipment used around the Wing during an open house at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, April 14, 2015.During the all-day event, simulation specialists gave tours of the facility
April 28, 2015 Sim Center showcases latest medical technologies JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The 59th Medical Wing Simulation Center educated staff members and patients on the latest medical simulation equipment used around the Wing during an open house at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, April 14, 2015.During the all-day event,
April 28, 2015 `Swoosh’ welcomed as 334th FS pilot for a day He's nine years old, loves basketball, and has a heart as big as his smile.Jeremiah Seaberry, also known by his call sign "Swoosh," was made an honorary member of the 334th Fighter Squadron during a 4th Fighter Wing Pilot for a Day (PFAD) event, April 3.Immediately upon his arrival to the squadron,
April 28, 2015 `Swoosh’ welcomed as 334th FS pilot for a day He's nine years old, loves basketball, and has a heart as big as his smile.Jeremiah Seaberry, also known by his call sign "Swoosh," was made an honorary member of the 334th Fighter Squadron during a 4th Fighter Wing Pilot for a Day (PFAD) event, April 3.Immediately upon his arrival to the squadron,
April 28, 2015 Air Force, Army team up for Operation Joint Medic Independent duty medical technicians take cover and ready patients for medical evacuation during the Operation Joint Medic training exercise March 31, 2015, at Silver Flag Alpha range complex, Nevada. This inaugural exercise provided joint service training in preparation of full spectrum downrange
April 27, 2015 BMET father graduates BMET son Growing up, Christian Frizzell showed little interest in what his father, Chief Master Sgt. Charles Frizzell, did as a biomedical equipment technician (BMET) in the Air Force. Throughout high school Christian participated in Junior ROTC and knew he wanted to join the military or attend a service
April 27, 2015 BMET father graduates BMET son Growing up, Christian Frizzell showed little interest in what his father, Chief Master Sgt. Charles Frizzell, did as a biomedical equipment technician (BMET) in the Air Force. Throughout high school Christian participated in Junior ROTC and knew he wanted to join the military or attend a service
April 24, 2015 22nd MDG mighty medics participate in Ultimate Caduceus 15 Members of the 22nd Medical Group, and units from across the U.S., participated in Ultimate Caduceus 2015, giving them the opportunity to conduct aeromedical evacuation training, April 16 - 18, at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana.The Louisiana Air National Guard hosted the
April 24, 2015 22nd MDG mighty medics participate in Ultimate Caduceus 15 Members of the 22nd Medical Group, and units from across the U.S., participated in Ultimate Caduceus 2015, giving them the opportunity to conduct aeromedical evacuation training, April 16 - 18, at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana.The Louisiana Air National Guard hosted the
April 23, 2015 Barksdale reservist saves a life For the average worker, leaving the house every day doesn't lead to becoming a hero, however, for first responders that possibility is always there, as is the chance for disaster.When Bowie County Sheriff Deputy Kenny McMillen, who is also an Air Force reservist assigned to the 307th RED HORSE at
April 23, 2015 Orthotic tech helps military working dog walk again Army Maj. Andrea Henderson, the veterinarian at the Department of Defense Holland Military Working Dog (MWD) Hospital here, first started treating SStash last October. A degenerative disease had led to one of SStash's hind legs needing surgery."He's done so much for us and for his country, it's the