Sept. 9, 2013 South African smiles restored through Aviano Airmen's care "It was one of those moments that was bigger than you," said Tech. Sgt. Rowan Strong, 31st Dental Squadron clinical flight chief. "At the end of every day, I was proud to wear the uniform. It was an honor to help so many people and take away so much pain." Three Airmen from Aviano provided dental
Sept. 6, 2013 Flight medic stays grounded, keeps AF flying Although the 65th Air Base Wing has no owned aircraft, Lajes Field's strategic importance as the world's only mid-Atlantic military airfield ensures that one Lajes Field medical technician stays plenty busy. Even though only a handful of rated officers are assigned to the wing, Staff Sgt. Yvette
Sept. 6, 2013 Wounded warrior receives a helping "paw" The term "man's best friend" conjures different images in everyone's mind. Whether its fond memories of the love and comfort of your first childhood puppy or the necessity of the police dogs present at airports; it is undeniable that dogs have become a widespread part of many people's lives. To
Sept. 6, 2013 HAWC holds Youth Clinic With the start of the new school year approaching, the Health and Wellness Center offered a youth clinic Aug. 27 to provide sports nutrition education, injury prevention and tips on how to improve performance at home and school.The class was broken into two sections focusing on nutrition and sports
Sept. 6, 2013 Keeping Airmen healthy and informed through Operation Supplement Safety For peak performance, Airmen should eat healthy and exercise regularly. But in the quest to gain an "edge", many Airmen resort to dietary supplements. Enter Operation Supplement Safety, or OPSS. This Department of Defense (DoD) educational campaign, accessible at www.hprc-online.org/opss, educates
Sept. 5, 2013 Air Force offers virtual reality therapy for those who suffer from PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder is an issue that the 86th Medical Group here has been treating with traditional and virtual methods for more than three years.Social workers at the mental health clinic have customized virtual-reality simulators used to treat PTSD in unison with traditional therapy.
Sept. 5, 2013 Official notes progress in suicide prevention effort Making sure people know where to turn for help during a time of crisis is the continuing goal of the Defense Department's suicide prevention program, the Pentagon official in charge of the effort said here Aug. 30.In an interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel,
Sept. 4, 2013 Air Force Medics Prove Strength, Bond Downrange The strength of military families is tested and proven as service members continually deploy to foreign and hostile lands. For one Idaho-based Air Force family, miles apart hasn't been an issue at all.Two airmen, both medics, deployed simultaneously twice, but to separate Afghan provinces where they
Sept. 4, 2013 Message from Secretary Hagel on Suicide Prevention Month The Department of Defense has no more important responsibility than supporting and protecting those who defend our country and that means we must do everything possible to prevent military suicide. As we observe Suicide Prevention Month, the entire DoD community - service members, civilians, members
Sept. 4, 2013 Only Air Force Forward Surgical Team saves service members lives The phone rings and a medic answers. It's a service member ready to give a nine line report. There's been a rocket attack and resulting in several injuries. The medics quickly prepare for the incoming patients.All over Afghanistan service members are deployed to forward operating bases as they
Sept. 4, 2013 Air Force reminds Airmen to avoid hemp seed products Recent news reports on the Air Force's prohibition of a popular yogurt brand spotlighted a regulation, in effect since the late 1990s, aimed at ensuring military readiness. Recently, military members were told to avoid a Chobani yogurt called "Blueberry Power Chobani Flip" because it contains hemp
Aug. 28, 2013 MacDill's veterinarians care to TSA K-9 "The job that these dogs do is so incredibly important because people's safety is on the line, and we take great pride in keeping these dogs healthy," said Army Spc. Caleb Jefferson, an animal care specialist with the Veterinary Treatment Facility on MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.When it comes to
Aug. 28, 2013 Considering medical school: Two weeks left to apply Have you completed your bachelor's degree with at least 3.2 grade point average, are under the age of 33, and have been in the Air Force for a minimum of 3 years but not more than 10? If so, you may be eligible for the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program."The Enlisted to Medical Degree
Aug. 27, 2013 Condor Crest: As real as we can make it First responders' sirens wailed moments after a tornado briefly touched down, leaving a path of destruction after ripping through a warehouse near the flightline and injuring several workers.This was the scenario that played out during the recent quarterly Condor Crest exercise, which is designed to
Aug. 27, 2013 101 Critical Days: Summer campaign ending soon, but safety never stops Though the annual 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign comes to an end next week, the need for safety measures continues. Many people use the last long weekend of summer to get away from home before the hustle and bustle of another school year begins. In most cases, using common sense will help you
Aug. 27, 2013 Medical center begins modernization project The 99th Medical Group will begin construction on the Multi-Departmental Hospital Modernization project at Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center with an official wall-breaking ceremony to officially kick off construction Aug. 28. Pediatrics, cardio-pulmonary and the surgery clinic have already
Aug. 27, 2013 Meet MATT: Dummy helps train DGMC In a recent exercise on base here, MATT suffered from a leg amputation following an earthquake that took down the base theater. A security forces Airman came to his aid and applied a tourniquet that successfully controlled the bleeding from the life-threatening injury.After the self-aid buddy care,
Aug. 27, 2013 Ehrling Bergquist Clinic renovations complete The 55th Medical Group held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic July 31 to celebrate the second and final phase of their medical facility renovation.The three-year project cost $40 million overall, with funding coming from both the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Aug. 27, 2013 Operation Live Well: Grill and Chill Your Way to Healthy Meals The long summer days are dwindling but that doesn't mean you have to give up on all of summer's perks. The Defense Department-wide health and wellness initiative, Operation Live Well, has launched its third e-book to help make cooking nutritious meals easier.The latest e-book is a guide for making
Aug. 26, 2013 AF physician honored for ground-breaking treatment Using lasers to treat burns and scars might sound counterintuitive, but one Air Force physician is drastically improving the quality of life for his patients with a newly developed technology.59th Medical Specialty Squadron Dermatologist Lt. Col. (Dr.) Chad Hivnor was recently selected to receive