Dec. 3, 2014 CASF ensures smooth transition for wounded warriors Wounded, away from loved ones and no idea what's going to happen next can be physically and mentally draining for those service members who get injured while on deployment.Airmen from the Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility are trained medical professionals whose job it is to ensure those
Dec. 3, 2014 Resiliency in numbers Most Airmen have probably heard the expression "there's strength in numbers." Most Airmen have also probably heard of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness. When it comes to building resiliency, the two are not unrelated.The four domains of comprehensive fitness are mental, physical, social and spiritual
Dec. 3, 2014 Free Coffee with Commanders' debuts at 359th Medical Group An event that debuted last week at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic is giving beneficiaries and staff members an opportunity to speak one-on-one with 359th Medical Group leaders in an informal setting.During the inaugural "Free Coffee with Commanders" event Nov. 4, more than a
Dec. 2, 2014 AF releases major, lieutenant colonel, colonel selection board results The Air Force has selected 652 captains, 260 majors and 85 lieutenant colonels for promotion to major, lieutenant colonel and colonel, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Nov. 26.Eligible officers were considered during the calendar year 2014A colonel (Medical Corps/Dental Corps),
Dec. 1, 2014 59th Medical Wing geared to recapture patient services While comment and feedback cards are always available for patients in every clinic of the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, the 59th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron is taken an active, "re-construction" approach to gaining feedback."It's all about enhancing the patient care experience,"
Dec. 1, 2014 Taking care of Airmen: How Air Force mental health services helped an Academy leader Chief Master Sgt. Max Grindstaff, the Academy's command chief, said taking advantage of Air Force mental health support services helps him cope today with the deaths of nine Americans he served with in Kabul, Afghanistan."I sought counseling because I needed it," the chief said. "If I feel like I
Nov. 26, 2014 IDMT: The jack of all trades Out of all the Airmen who work at the 19th Medical Group, few have the job of an independent duty medical technician."There are approximately 500 IDMTs in the Air Force," said Tech. Sgt. Tiffani Cook, 61st Airlift Squadron, independent duty medical technician. "We are a very small career
Nov. 26, 2014 16 pound burden Tech. Sgt. Jason Caswell, a 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, loves spending time with his wife and kids as well as playing rugby.At age 28, Caswell was an athlete who was well on his way to becoming an Air Force rugby player. From there, his dream was to take the next step of joining
Nov. 25, 2014 Student pilot earns second set of wings One flight surgeon has taken the next step to become the 14th Pilot-Physician in the United States Air Force.Capt. William Smith, 14th Flying Training Wing Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 15-02 student, became the first pilot to earn his silver wings in the new pilot-physician
Nov. 24, 2014 Losing the 16 pound burden, Airman makes difficult decision for his family (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.)Tech. Sgt. Jason Caswell, a 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, loves spending time with his wife and kids as well as playing rugby.At age 28,
Nov. 20, 2014 Keen Sword 2015: Sharpening medical readiness throughout Japan Members of the 374th Medical Group, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and U.S. Army Soldiers with the 47th Combat Support Hospital trained their medical evacuation procedures and response during Keen Sword 2015 at Yokota Air Base, Japan; Kadena Air Base, Japan; and Yokosuka Naval Station, Japan,
Nov. 20, 2014 Members of JTF-Bravo volunteer at local orphanage Seventeen volunteers from Joint Task Force-Bravo spent some of their free time over the weekend at the Sisters of Charity Orphanage in Comayagua, Honduras."When groups come together to be a part of something bigger than themselves, it gives them a sense of doing something great, and in the end
Nov. 20, 2014 AFW2 helps Airmen take steps toward recovery JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AFNS) -- One would never know the twelve current and retired Airmen walking into the Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center, Nov. 18, were wounded, ill or seriously injured.Minutes later, it is evident as the bleachers and floor fill with gym bags, volleyballs and prosthetic
Nov. 19, 2014 59th MDW focuses on providing 'The Perfect Patient Experience' In another step toward building a climate of patient-centered care, the 59th Medical Wing held a seminar Oct. 15 primarily for patient advocates whose charter is to provide "The Perfect Patient Experience.""We are passionately dedicated to a culture of patient-centered care," said Maj. Gen. Bart
Nov. 19, 2014 Barksdale Airmen lead community training for Ebola response While the risk of an Ebola outbreak here remains low, 2nd Medical Group Airmen led training Nov. 14 with local civilian emergency medical services responders and hospital staff members in order to pre-emptively strengthen coordination efforts and increase awareness of procedures in the event they
Nov. 17, 2014 Air Force Surgeon General visits Holloman Lt. Gen. Thomas Travis, Surgeon General of the Air Force and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Pace, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force, toured Holloman Oct. 29-30 to see how the 49th Medical Group supports the training mission.Gen. Travis and Chief Pace met the medics at the 49th Medical Group and learned about
Nov. 13, 2014 JBSA-Lackland worker named AFA's Outstanding Civilian Program Specialist of the Year Each year the Air Force Association selects one Air Force civilian to receive the Outstanding Civilian Program Specialist of the Year Award. This year that award went to Nancy Hansen from the 59th Medical Wing at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center.Hansen is a restoration technician and
Nov. 13, 2014 Injured EOD Airman returns to fuller life In an instant, he went from living his dream to being utterly destroyed on a dusty road in Iraq. An improvised explosive device exploded about two feet from his face, throwing him about 20 feet and leaving him unrecognizable. As his arm dangled to his side, he stumbled up and yelled for the medic.
Nov. 10, 2014 Health Benefits Program open season dates set Open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and the Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program will run Nov. 10 through Dec. 8, officials announced recently.During open season employees and retirees will have the chance to review their current plans and make any changes they desire
Nov. 7, 2014 AF selects 75 for medical squadron command Seventy-five officers from five medical career fields have been selected for squadron command, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.The 75 selected were among 107 candidates identified earlier this year. Candidates who are not on the selection list will remain eligible for additional