Aug. 26, 2014 Minnesota Doctor Becomes Air Guard Brigadier General For the family of Brig. Gen. David Hamlar Jr., promotion ceremonies have been a normal event throughout his career. However, his most recent ceremony is different because of the special significance pinning the star on his shoulder means to the Minnesota National Guard. Hamlar was promoted to
Aug. 25, 2014 E-cigarettes are unregulated, health officials scrutinize use E-cigarettes have an allure that have made gas stations and tobacco shops alike sell them throughout St. Clair County. This is not unlike the grip regular cigarettes may have had on generations for decades, whether from advertisements, social pressure, or perhaps claims of being a healthier
Aug. 22, 2014 MacDill kennel master renders first-aid, saves life "I didn't take the time to think whether or not to help him. I saw him get struck by the vehicle and by the time he hit the ground, I was running to his aid," exclaimed Tech. Sgt. Lewis Collins, 6th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master.Collins, a Chester, Virginia, native, was
Aug. 21, 2014 Military Doctor Fights to Protect Newborns The wars are winding down but Army Maj. Ryan Mascio's mission is booming. He and four other pediatricians, along with three neonatal nurses, care for an average of 130 newborns a month at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital in Virginia. But a new threat looms on the horizon. A tragic condition that once
Aug. 21, 2014 MacDill's very own is truly among the best Becoming one of the Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year takes superior leadership, outstanding job performance, community involvement, and personal achievements.An Airman at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida has demonstrated the aforementioned characteristics immaculately. Tech. Sgt. Toyre
Aug. 21, 2014 Brighter skies: Deployed 4FW Airman overcomes medical ailment during deployment That day in 2011 began as usual for one 26-year-old Airman who was a little more than two weeks into his six-month deployment.But what began as an ordinary day after he woke up turned out to be far from it.His normal morning routine was disrupted when he noticed the unusual color of his urine. He
Aug. 21, 2014 Comprehensive Airman Fitness: A Lifestyle and culture Comprehensive Airman Fitness is comprised of a multitude of targeted programs and activities as well as resiliency skills taught to enable Airmen to make sound choices.The program's goal is to build and sustain a thriving and resilient Air Force community that fosters mental, physical, social and
Aug. 19, 2014 Seven days in the grave: A Sailor's survival He was just four days away from a trip home to surprise his mom and dad for Christmas in McMinnville, Tennessee -- his small hometown buried in the state's rolling foothills. He had planned the trip secretly with the help of his brother, and they laughed on the phone together a few hours before his
Aug. 18, 2014 ‘Operation Backpack’ provides school supplies Members of the 81st Medical Support Squadron answered the call as they supported the unit's "Operation Backpack Challenge" to provide school supplies to children at a local elementary school.Under the leadership of Staff Sgt. Ashley Iovieno, NCO-in-charge of the Clinical Research Laboratory,
Aug. 18, 2014 Medical experts train counterparts in Mongolia The sounds of agony filled the air near the wooded back lot of the Central Armed Forces Hospital, or CAFH, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, as an interpreter encouraged accident victims to 'ham up' their performances during mass casualty response training, as part of Operation Pacific Angel 14-4
Aug. 15, 2014 Medical equipment maintainers support warrior care When caring for patients, doctors at Misawa Air Base's 35th Medical Group use the latest in biomedical equipment to assist in diagnosing or providing treatment.Whether it is medical imaging equipment, defibrillators, surgical or clinical laboratory machinery, the pieces of equipment are likely to
Aug. 13, 2014 Leader of Kirtland’s pharmacy lands prestigious award Kirtland's pharmacy is in good hands.Lt. Col. Derek Larbie, flight commander of the 377th Medical Group's pharmacy, received the American Hospital Association's 2013 Federal Health Care Executive Special Achievement Award. The award recognizes uniformed and non-uniformed federal health care leaders
Aug. 13, 2014 15 seconds: A Rude Awakening Gut wrenching screams. The shattering of glass the unforgettable sounds of metal twisting and bending all around me. My Ford Ranger rolling over and over and over again. I thought those were going to be my last memories.April 12, 2012, started out like any other Thursday for me. I woke up early
Aug. 13, 2014 Defense Health Agency Makes Quick Progress, Official Says As the Defense Health Agency approaches its one-year anniversary Oct. 1, it has already saved money and standardized health care in the Defense Department, Dr. Jonathan Woodson, the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, said today."The new medical agency was set up to establish common
Aug. 13, 2014 TRICARE Nurse Advice Line gave me peace of mind Panic.I feel it often as a brand new parent. Every cough, sneeze, hiccup and facial twitch has me searching the internet for strange diseases or terminal illnesses. I'm used to people telling me those things are normal and there is nothing to be concerned about. This time however, our baby girl's
Aug. 12, 2014 Tobacco use harms military readiness, official says Because tobacco use is harmful to military readiness, the Defense Department has an added responsibility to curb its use, the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs said today, noting that service members are more likely to use tobacco products than civilians.Tobacco use can lead to
Aug. 11, 2014 Medical, medical service corps officers will not meet RIF board Air Force medical corps and medical service corps officers slated to meet the reduction in force board in October are no longer eligible for RIF consideration, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today.The fiscal year 2015 Force Management Reduction in Force Board scheduled to convene Oct. 1,
Aug. 11, 2014 Military Pioneers Use of Lasers to Treat Scars Military dermatologists have pioneered the use of laser treatments developed for cosmetic purposes to heal scar tissue from injuries sustained by service members in the line of duty."It was a serendipitous finding - it just made sense to try it," said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Chad Hivnor, who recently left
Aug. 8, 2014 Japanese encephalitis virus threat in Asia Mosquitoes all over the globe carry and spread some of the most debilitating diseases known to man, and do so in a manner that's often difficult to predict with any kind of certainty.These vector-borne diseases can cause serious illness or can be fatal. Some of these diseases, such as Japanese
Aug. 8, 2014 Dental Lab Technicians: True Air Force Artisans "Nine times out of 10 you will never get a chance to meet us; we are the guys behind the scenes doing the dirty work, fixing and creating the teeth that keep you healthy and mobility ready."Who are these hidden specialists? Dental laboratory technicians.Unbeknownst to many, when Airmen need dental