Feb. 12, 2014 DOD to mandate documentation for lost, stolen CAC cards Later this year, the Defense Department will begin fully enforcing a previously optional policy regarding the reissuance of lost or stolen common access cards, a defense official said here today.Sam Yousef, a program manager for identity and benefits policy at the Defense Human Resources Activity,
Feb. 12, 2014 A 'Selena' story: Local MHAFB medic selected for premier performance troupe A Mountain Home Air Force Base Airman and Riverside, Calif., native was selected to perform with the Air Force's premier entertainment showcase 'Tops In Blue.'Senior Airman Myra Hernandez, 366th Medical Support Squadron nutritional medical technician, learned Feb. 5, that she was selected above 70
Feb. 11, 2014 AFMC promotes American Heart Month February is American Heart Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report approximately 600,000 Americans die from heart disease each year -- that's one out of every four deaths. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, but heart disease is preventable and
Feb. 11, 2014 Air Force Inspection Agency conducts last Health Services Inspection The completion of the 59th Medical Wing's Health Services Inspection last week marked the final HSI in the Air Force. First implemented in the Air Force 30 years ago, the HSI is an in-depth compliance-based inspection performed at AF medical units every three years. Its purpose is to assess medical
Feb. 11, 2014 Eat These Foods for a Restful Sleep Getting a good night's sleep is important to perform at your peak throughout the day. Service members often report experiencing sleep disorders.So do millions of other Americans. More than one-quarter of the U.S. population report occasionally not getting enough sleep, while nearly 10 percent
Feb. 10, 2014 Family care plans ease stress, boost readiness An up-to-date family care plan can help to ease stress and boost family resilience and readiness during a service member's absence. Family care plans are instructions developed by service members to identify caregivers who have agreed to take care of family members during the sponsor's absence. "One
Feb. 10, 2014 DOD electronic health records help VA disability claims The Defense Department has made troops' health records electronically available to the Veterans Affairs Department to speed up the adjudication of disability claims, a DOD health information technology official said. Now in place for service members who have separated or discharged from the
Feb. 10, 2014 Pilot for a day: 10 year old becomes Travis Airman through Make-A-Wish AJ Calisi is not your average 10-year-old.He has an infatuation with movies from before his time, such as The Goonies, Ghostbusters and Stand by Me. His favorite dishes include salmon and grilled vegetables. He loves magic tricks, but nothing rivals his fascination with those serving in uniform as
Feb. 10, 2014 Childhood loss leads Malmstrom Airman to become physician Every week at the Malmstrom Air Force Base Clinic, more than 100 Airmen, dependents or retirees apprehensively - or assuredly - make their way to a doctor's appointment in the Family Health Clinic. Although some are receiving annual exams for preventative care, for others, they hope a medical
Feb. 7, 2014 Fairchild Airmen give blood, support community Fairchild Airmen "found the hero within" giving 23 units of blood here Jan. 31, epitomizing the Air Force core value of service before self."I like giving blood because you never know when someone is going to need it," said Staff Sgt. Seanna Hawley, the 92nd Medical Support Squadron resource
Feb. 7, 2014 Air Force introduces Volume VIII of Portraits in Courage The Air Force released its eighth volume of Portraits in Courage, highlighting three teams and thirteen Airmen for their honor, valor, devotion and selfless sacrifice in the face of extreme danger to themselves and others. "Our Airmen are faced with situations like this each and every day around the
Feb. 7, 2014 Cornum receives new assignment at Scott AFB Keesler Medical Center Commander Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Kory Cornum has been selected to become the Air Mobility Command Surgeon at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.Cornum has led the almost 1,700 "Dragon Medics" since assuming command in April 2010. He will be succeeded by Col. (Dr.) Thomas Harrell, currently
Feb. 6, 2014 Move Your Way to Better Heart Health Meeting physical fitness standards may be a requirement for service members, but being active is essential for everyone - beginning with early childhood and spanning well into retirement. Regular physical activity helps prevent health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer. It
Feb. 6, 2014 Civic partner helps make the rounds at Wilford Hall You've likely heard the phrase "don't reinvent the wheel" - that notion is exactly what's improving processes here at Wilford Hall.Executive staff members from the Baptist Health System visited the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Jan 30 to join 59th Medical Operations Group leaders for "lean
Feb. 5, 2014 Know Your Risk for Heart Disease Although heart disease often manifests later in life in the form of heart attacks, it actually starts developing under the radar when people look young and healthy.This silent killer remains the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. More than 600,000 Americans die of
Feb. 5, 2014 Air Force Medical Service announces new senior enlisted advisor The Air Force Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas W. Travis, announced today that Chief Master Sgt. E. Jason Pace, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force, United States Forces in Europe (USAFE), will now take on the top AFMS-enlisted job in the United States Air Force.Chief Pace will assume the new
Feb. 4, 2014 Fluoride: What Do I Need to Know? Fluoride is a form of the naturally occurring element fluorine. Fluoride has been proven to be very effective at preventing cavities and making teeth resistant to the bacteria that live in our mouths. The optimal level of fluoride to actually achieve these positive results is very small. The
Feb. 4, 2014 Life or death: triage gets prepared The 35th Medical Group triage team was tested on their ability provide care to high-priority patients during Phase II of an operational readiness exercise on Jan. 28, 2014. The team is comprised of Airmen from different agencies within the MDG. During the OREs, they are presented with different
Feb. 4, 2014 Nigerian, U.S. air forces partner for disaster relief seminar This African proverb was referenced several times during a disaster relief seminar hosted by the Nigerian air force at the National Defense College here, Jan. 27-30. More than 40 senior service members from various career fields and units all over Nigeria attended the seminar to discuss capabilities
Jan. 31, 2014 Saving lives through core values Integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do; core values engrained in every Airman to live by. Acting as a reminder of what it takes to get the mission done effectively, these values are more than just a standard to meet, it can mean the difference between life and death. Airmen