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  • 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,

  • 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,

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • AF surgeon exceeds expectations in Afghanistan

    (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.)When receiving a set of orders for a deployment, many service members are left with an assortment of questions: "What will I do, where will I go and will

  • AF authorizes medical benefits for some separatees

    Air Force senior leaders announced adjustments to benefits for Airmen separated under the fiscal year 2014 Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP) program Oct. 31.Based on inconsistent issuance and confusion with transitional medical benefits for Airmen separating under the VSP program, the Air Force

  • 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year nominations due April 2

    Nominations for the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year 2015 are due to the Air Force Personnel Center April 2.There are three award categories: Airman, NCO and Senior NCO. Major commands and the Air Force District of Washington may each nominate one candidate per category.Nominations must include

  • Nothing stops an Air Force mom

    Master Sgt. Douglas Caldwell, 308th Fighter Squadron independent duty medical technician, recalls the challenges and triumphs of his mother, Sheri Caldwell.In August of 1960, at the age of 6, Sheri had received the live polio vaccination along with 600 other people in Los Angeles.Almost immediately,

  • Air Force Surgeon General absorbs Air Commando mission, culture

    Lt. Gen. Thomas Travis, Surgeon General of the Air Force, toured Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 28 to gain insight into the expansive nature of the mission and the benefits of the local range facilities. The visit also provided an opportunity for Air Commandos working in each section of the 27th

  • Medical response team begins training for possible Ebola cases

    Defense Department leaders are ensuring the 30 members of a medical support team that may be called upon to respond to new cases of Ebola in the U.S. are receiving world-class, state-of-the-art training, a senior military doctor said.Air Force Col. John J. DeGoes, command surgeon for U.S. Northern

  • October is National Physical Therapy Month

    October is National Physical Therapy Month, an annual observation hosted by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) to highlight how America's 88,000 physical therapy professionals can help transform lives by restoring and improving motion.  This is reflected in the APTA's new vision:

  • Airman shares story of loss to raise awareness of childhood cancer

    Ty Nordstrom was just 4 years old when he caught a large catfish by himself."It weighed around 7 lbs.," said his dad, Master Sgt. Lyle Nordstrom, the 352nd Special Operations Group Inspector General superintendent. "He was very proud of himself -- it was a long, hard-fought battle between the two of