July 17, 2014 Wounded Warrior Learns to Live Again Sgt. Mark McElroy survived various improvised explosive devices and other attacks while serving in Afghanistan. The Warrior Transition Unit has helped McElroy deal with the aftermath. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett. - Sgt. Mark McElroy wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father
July 17, 2014 Report Shows DOD Contribution to National Prevention Strategy Hundreds of service members and civilian employees are eating healthier and getting more exercise at the Defense Logistics Agency, one of 14 military facilities serving as pilot locations for a new program that aims to help service members and their families become more health-conscious. The program
July 16, 2014 9th Medical Group encourages alternate modes of patient, staff communication The 9th Medical Group held an open house and town hall meeting June 24, at the clinic here for patients to find out what services are provided and promote different modes of communication to patient health care teams.The 9th MDG motto is-- "Your life... our mission."The medical group held the open
July 16, 2014 Keeping fit one diet at a time Susan Haley, 6th Aerospace Medicine Squadron health promotion dietitian, has been a dietitian and nutritionist for over 30 years, but she has been helping members of Team MacDill stay fit for the last seven years. "We believe that fit fighters plus healthy families equal a resilient and healthy Air
July 15, 2014 Officials invite military families, retirees to 'come home' to military health care Military family members and retirees in the San Antonio area are invited to enroll for primary care at their local military treatment facility.As part of a market-wide campaign, San Antonio Military Health System is reaching out to TRICARE beneficiaries ages zero to 65 who receive their primary care
July 15, 2014 Fighting multiple battles Tech. Sgt. David Lopez, 60th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of mobility and resources, participated as a member of a team in the Gotta Tri Triathlon June 28 throughout base. Lopez completed the bicycle portion while his team members, Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Swift and Staff Sgt. Benjamin Benitez,
July 15, 2014 Tips Campaign Matte Article for General Public The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is continuing its national tobacco education campaign--Tips From Former Smokers (Tips)--with hard-hitting new TV commercials that feature real people who have experienced the harms caused by smoking. The ads will air across the United States
July 15, 2014 METC honor graduate passes distinction to classmate An Air Force student who graduated from the Healthcare Administration Specialist (HAS) program at the Medical Education & Training Campus on Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston June 24 demonstrated more than the knowledge she acquired during her 2 months of training. She unexpectedly did
July 14, 2014 Joint exercise provides cost-effective, life-saving training The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and the 81st Medical Group took part in Operation Magnolia Medical En route Care, a joint medical training exercise July 9 at Keesler AFB and the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center.Keesler's Air Force Reserve weather recon unit and the active-duty med
July 14, 2014 AFA names 2014 outstanding civilian award winners Air Force officials announced the winners of the 2014 Air Force Association Outstanding Air Force Civilian of the Year awards July 10.Each year, the AFA recognizes four Air Force civilian Airmen for outstanding achievement in any career field. The 2014 recipients were:Civilian Wage Employee of the
July 14, 2014 JB Charleston triathletes take on military's best Two members of Joint Base Charleston competed for the Air Force Triathlon team during the Armed Forces Triathlon Championships May 31, at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu Calif.Capt. Brett King, 17th Airlift Squadron pilot, and Capt. Jamie Turner, 315th Airlift wing C-17 pilot, had the honor of
July 14, 2014 Exercise shows JBER readiness for open house Clouds in the sky were heavy with rain on a cold Alaska morning, when suddenly a loud bang echoed from a parking lot and the sound of helpless groans arose from thick smoke covering the ground.The loud bang was a simulated bomb explosion used to kick off this year's mission assurance exercise, which
July 14, 2014 "Solicit help; don't hide" Over the years, the term "Wingman" has evolved in the Air Force. The traditional military definition of a Wingman refers to the pattern in which fighter jets fly. There is always a lead aircraft and another which flies off the right wing of and behind the lead. This second pilot is called the
July 11, 2014 DOD, VA Doctors Share Latest Advances for Amputees As hundreds of warfighters with amputations return to civilian life, health care providers for both active-duty and retired service members are joining forces to ensure high-quality care for them as well as continued rapid progress in transplant and prosthetic technology. Leading experts from the
July 11, 2014 New Device Helps Prevent Trauma Deaths The compensatory reserve index can predict when a patient will go into shock from internal injuries. U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research photo.Battlefield medics and emergency responders have seen it before: a patient with no visible wounds suddenly goes into shock from internal bleeding. At
July 10, 2014 Columbus AFB Airmen save drowning man Four Airmen from Columbus Air Force Base demonstrated the Air Force Core Value of Service Before Self when they attempted to save the lives of two drowning men who were caught in the Buttahatchee river in Caledonia Miss., on Memorial Day. They succeeded in reviving one of the men.The Airmen included
July 9, 2014 Belvoir Hospital, Air Force Clinic Collaborate on Obstetric Care Obstetrics patients at Malcolm Grow Women's Health Clinic will soon have their labor and delivery procedures performed at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital or Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to better utilize military resources.Previously, obstetric patients at Malcolm Grow delivered at
July 7, 2014 New flag over Warrior Way honors troops The 455th Expeditionary Medical Group dedicated a new American flag that hangs above the main patient entry area of Craig Joint Theater Hospital here July 4, 2014.All wounded or injured U.S., coalition, and Afghan forces coming into CJTH, the largest U.S. military hospital in Afghanistan, pass under
July 7, 2014 WPAFB Airmen rescue drivers from car crash Special Agent Brad Byington, Air Force Office of Special Investigations, 1st Field Investigations Region was at the right place at the right time during a recent drive to work. During his commute, Byington witnessed a car crash in which a small vehicle was "t-boned" by a large SUV traveling 60
July 3, 2014 Smokeless Is Not Harmless There are two kinds of smokeless tobacco: snuff and chewing tobacco.·Snuff is ground or shredded tobacco, and it comes dry or moist, usually in small pouches. A pinch or dip is placed between the cheek and gum.·Chewing tobacco comes in loose leaf, plug-firm, plug-moist or twist forms. The user puts