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
Jan. 31, 2014 Gathering helps family networks conquer ADHD concerns Networking with families has helped Master Sgt. Erin Panas and other parents understand the needs of their children struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, and other behavioral issues."It helps us parents know that we aren't alone. It starts to make us comfortable talking
Jan. 31, 2014 CrossFit to Fight: Squadron houses military affiliate gym There are more than 5,500 CrossFit affiliate gyms worldwide but one is making a difference in the lives of Airmen assigned to the 364th Recruiting Squadron.Located in a cinderblock warehouse loading area of the squadron headquarters is CrossFit 364 - a recognized military affiliate founded in
Jan. 31, 2014 Air Force Medical Service 2013 annual award winners announced It is with great pride that the Surgeon General's Medical Force Development Directorate announces the winners of the Air Force Medical Service Annual Award competition. The competition included individual and team awards, based on criteria outlined in AFI 36-2856, Medical Service Awards. The winners
Jan. 29, 2014 EOD Iceman saves life while deployed to Papua New Guinea Imagine sitting in a hotel lobby of a foreign country, when suddenly, a scream for help echoes from a dark parking lot outside. Without hesitation, you leap to your feet and depart the safety of the hotel in search for a person in need. While recently deployed to Papua New Guinea for a Joint
Jan. 28, 2014 Military Health System leadership message - 100 days of the Defense Health Agency and reform We are 100 days into a multi-year period of significant change in how we manage and lead the Military Health System. We want to acknowledge the important changes that have already occurred, outline the major activities in the coming year that will demand our continued attention and discipline, and
Jan. 27, 2014 From flight suit to lab coat Challenging. Exciting. Hard work. Most would think that these are words that Air Force Capt. Brian Bradke would use to describe his experiences as an F-16C Fighting Falcon pilot with the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing, but instead, this Citizen-Airman uses them to describe his
Jan. 27, 2014 Biomedical Sciences Corps Week: Celebrating a proud heritage Although the Biomedical Sciences Corps is a relatively new entity in the grand scheme of military history, in some ways it has ancient roots. The BSC insignia of a serpent-entwined rod, also known as the "Staff of Asklepios," has been a symbol of healing and medicine ever since the year 300 BCE.
Jan. 24, 2014 Maintain mental fitness for a healthy life The challenges of working in the Air Force can be both physically and mentally taxing. Mental fitness is approaching life's challenges in a positive way by demonstrating self-control, stamina and good character with choices and actions."When we celebrate attitudes and actions, we want to encourage