March 4, 2015 Resiliency results in success To have resilience means to be able to withstand difficult conditions and come out on top.In every Air Force career, Airmen are taught to be resilient when they are away from their homes and families.However, for Airman 1st Class Henry Sorenson, 509th Security Forces Squadron member, this was a
March 4, 2015 Bio-sensing gives new meaning to 'breaking a sweat' Your sweat is more valuable than you think, and now it can be stored, then analyzed by smartphone to give you a clear picture of the state of your body--all with a sensor that looks and wears like a high-tech Band-Aid.The Air Force Research Laboratory's 711th Human Performance Wing, Signature
Feb. 25, 2015 February is National Children's Dental Health Month The month of February is National Children's Dental Health Month. This year's slogan is "Join the Super Smile Team!"Every year thousands of dedicated dental professionals promote good oral health and healthy eating habits to our children. The 355th Dental Squadron is no exception.Each year, we
Feb. 24, 2015 Airman embodies 'RUfit?' lifestyle, dominates IRONMAN For service members, physical fitness is a key component to maintaining combat readiness. But for one Incirlik Airman, staying physically fit is about more than just readiness. It's a lifestyle, and every workout is an opportunity to test his physical endurance at a maximum level.Col. Andrew
Feb. 24, 2015 Multi-service life-saving training course prepares medics for combat operations Surgeons and nurses from the U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy underwent a three-day training course at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center to prepare for the various perils they may face in a deployed environment, Feb. 10-12, 2015.The Emergency War Surgery Course has been conducted at Wilford
Feb. 24, 2015 New technology cuts out waiting time on crowns The 779th Dental Squadron is using new computer design technology to make dental operations more efficient and to assist Airmen in maintaining dental mission readiness.Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Machining (CAD/CAM) has been used by the Air Force to design everything from mission
Feb. 23, 2015 Reducing stigma through outreach: A mental health technician's experience (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.)In the time that passes while waiting for an appointment at a military clinic, Airmen and families may wonder who the people are behind the constant
Feb. 23, 2015 Staff sergeant beats cancer For many people Independence Day is all about celebration, spending time with family and watching fireworks light up the night sky. However, on July 4, 2014, there was no celebrating for Staff Sgt. Richard L. Johnson.On that fateful day at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., the 660th Aircraft
Feb. 23, 2015 Go4Life inspires positive fitness change in older adults Getting back in shape can be hard for someone at any age, but for those over the age of 50 living a sedentary lifestyle, it can be particularly challenging to get the motivation and education to get back out there.Joseph Proctor, a civilian in 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was one of those
Feb. 20, 2015 Researchers investigate respiratory health of deployed personnel during operations Military personnel who deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom, or OIF, Operation Enduring Freedom, or OEF, or Operation New Dawn, or OND, were commonly exposed to airborne hazards such as dust and smoke, Army Medicine researchers say.Some may have developed respiratory diseases and still have
Feb. 20, 2015 Help deter the measles resurgence According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus.Measles, a disease which for all intents and purposes had been eradicated 15 years ago, has made resurgence in the U. S. From December 2014 to February 2015,
Feb. 19, 2015 Are You Ready to Ditch the Snuff for Better Stuff? Say "Cheese!" It's picture time and you are getting ready to smile for the camera; but wait. What happens when you expose your lip full of dip, stained teeth, mouth sores and maybe even tooth loss from gum disease? You may think that smokeless tobacco is harmless, but it isn't! Smokeless tobacco is
Feb. 18, 2015 Offutt Airman earns medical service award The Air Force Medical Service recently announced a 55th Medical Group Airman as the 2014 Personnel Reliability Program Military Treatment Facility Monitor of the Year.U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephanie Dean, the award recipient, operated as the PRP MTF Monitor for several years and her hard work
Feb. 18, 2015 Getting Hypoxic with the 15th Aerospace Medicine Squadron The dangers of hypoxia are real in the profession of aviation. That is why every Air Force flight crew member on JBPHH is provided essential hypoxia training by the 15th Aerospace Medicine Squadron's Aerospace and Operational Physiology team.Hypoxia is caused by an oxygen deficiency in the blood,
Feb. 18, 2015 Military spouses complete Nurse Assistance program courtesy of A&FRC Sitting in the stands one would never guess the woman getting ready to walk across the stage to receive her certificate just said goodbye to her husband who she won't see for the next six months.The sacrifices she's made during his 10-year career go unnoticed by those around her, but that doesn't
Feb. 10, 2015 'First Faces' shines light on Luke AFMS Airman A Luke Air Force Base AFMS Airman has been nominated for the First Faces award, a monthly Air Education and Training Command Chaplain Corps program that honors Airmen who do great work that highlights diversity while doing the mission.Airman 1st Class Arta Rexhepi, 56th Medical Group public health
Feb. 9, 2015 Air Force Ebola support winds down After more than four months of continuous airlift support to Operation United Assistance, the U.S. Air Force is winding down efforts in Senegal, Monrovia and Liberia.To help counter the deadly Ebola virus, Airmen from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, as well as Air Mobility Command
Feb. 9, 2015 Reserve doctor reflects on three-decade rescue career For many reservists, commuting to their assigned base is a monthly endeavor. While several reservists spend a couple hours or more on the road to attend their drill weekends, few travel through all four continental U.S. time zones for only two days of work. Dr. (Col.) Lewis Neace was one of those
Feb. 9, 2015 59th MDW Gateway Academy graduates first class of innovators The inaugural class of the 59th Medical Wing's Gateway Academy at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center graduated Jan. 14, 2015, marking a first for an organization whose quest is to bring innovative thinking to patient health care.The Gateway Academy launched in November 2014. Developed by the
Feb. 9, 2015 Extensive training crucial for aspiring medics The National Museum of Health and Medicine's (NMHM) monthly Medical Museum Science Café moved to the museum's galleries in January, allowing attendees the opportunity to view artifacts and specimens connected to the lecture. The series of informal talks that connect the Department of Defense medical