Aug. 15, 2013 DOD announces same-sex spouse benefits Today, the Department of Defense announced its plan to extend benefits to same-sex spouses of uniformed service members and Department of Defense civilian employees, according to a DOD news release issued today.After a review of the department's benefit policies following the Supreme Court's ruling
Aug. 15, 2013 PTSD specialist simplifies stress science Tania Glenn, who has a doctorate in psychology and is a licensed clinical social worker, delivered a feelings-free, scientific analysis of the human body's physiological response to high-stress situations during a briefing Aug. 5, to help Airmen here understand their biological processes
Aug. 15, 2013 Dyess SNCO named Outstanding Airman of the Year Each year, the Air Force selects 12 enlisted Airmen that epitomize the Air Force's core values; integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do.Master Sgt. Celeste Okokon, 7th Aerospace Medicine Squadron flight chief, was selected for her performance, leadership, self-improvement
Aug. 14, 2013 One of our own, one of the best Air Force officials recently announced the service's top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2013, and one of RAF Lakenheath's Airmen is among the group.Staff Sgt. Lauren Everett is an Aerospace Medical Service journeyman assigned to the 48th Inpatient Squadron as a
Aug. 14, 2013 Enlisted Airmen May Be Eligible For Medical Prep School Active-duty enlisted Airmen who qualify can now apply for a new pilot program designed to prepare them for medical school, but "intent to apply" emails must be submitted no later than Sept. 6, Air Force Personnel Center officials said Aug. 12. The Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program
Aug. 13, 2013 59th MDW Outstanding Airman strives to make a difference A mental health technician from the 59th Medical Wing was recently recognized as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year.Staff Sgt. Casey Anderson's achievement is another recognition added to her list as one of the command's outstanding enlisted Airmen of the year for 2013, Air Education and
Aug. 13, 2013 Medical center conducts extensive evacuation training 8/12/2013 - KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas Travis, Air Force Surgeon General, will observe the close relationship between active and Reserve Air Force and Mississippi Air National Guard elements Aug. 15 during an aeromedical evacuation training mission.The mission includes an
Aug. 9, 2013 Donating blood is a constant need Keesler is one of only three Air Force bases in the continental U. S. that offer a blood donation center on station. Keesler's donor center is part of the Armed Services Blood Program which shares the joint mission of collecting, processing and distributing thousands of blood products for military
Aug. 8, 2013 Fleas and Ticks and Mosquitoes, Oh My! Avoiding and Treating Bug Bites in the Summer As we approach the end of summer, many will try to enjoy the last few weeks of warm weather and outdoor fun. Unfortunately, many insects also enjoy warm weather. Most flying pests are harmless, but some bugs have more serious bites that require protection. This not only wards off a serious case of
Aug. 8, 2013 Medical laboratory technicians: sleuths of patient care The term laboratory often brings to mind images of a lone mad scientist with unruly hair surrounded by beakers, test tubes and periodic chemical explosions. Although they may not deal with potions or create the next Frankenstein, medical laboratory technicians of the 27th Special Operations Medical
Aug. 7, 2013 Big Changes for BE WELL Means More Choices for Airmen The BE WELL program, an Air Force-wide program designed to provide Airmen and leadership with resources to optimize fitness and health, now offers more choices and increased flexibility, thanks to a revamp that went into effect July 1.The Balanced Eating, Work Out Effectively, Living Longer, or BE
Aug. 7, 2013 Website teaches coping skills to military community As part of the Integrated Mental Health Strategy, the Defense Department's National Center for Telehealth and Technology and the Veterans Affairs Department's mental health informatics section have partnered to develop an interactive online educational and life-coaching program.Moving Forward, at
Aug. 7, 2013 TRICARE moves forward with prime service area reductions Defense Department officials will reduce the number of TRICARE Prime service areas in the United States beginning Oct. 1, affecting about 171,000 retirees and their family members. Those beneficiaries, who mostly reside more than 40 miles from a military clinic or hospital, received a letter
Aug. 6, 2013 TRICARE Webinar to Outline Health Plan Options after TRICARE and Military OneSource will host a webinar to discuss health plan options available to beneficiaries after they lose TRICARE eligibility on Thursday, August 15, 2013, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDT. During this time of transition, many service members leaving active duty before retiring want to
Aug. 6, 2013 Weight, Body Fat and BMI: Which Numbers Really Matter? Obesity is a major health epidemic in the U.S. and military service members are no exception to the battle of the bulge. According to the 2011 Health Related Behaviors Survey of Active Duty Personnel, 51 percent of service members are overweight. Another 12 percent of service members are classified
Aug. 6, 2013 CCATTs continue life saving missions A 20 year old United States Army soldier has sustained serious injuries from a roadside bomb in Afghanistan - 70 percent of his body is badly burned, and he has lost one of his legs. An Air Force pararescue team flew him from the point of injury to the nearest forward operating base in Afghanistan
Aug. 5, 2013 Healing deployed wounded warriors The 379th Expeditionary Medical Group's Intra-Theater Care Program here was established in 2008 to ensure no service member is sent home from the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility before having a chance to get back in the fight."We're here to ease the workload of our forward operating
Aug. 2, 2013 Pacing the Wolf Pack to their potential Some people stress out at the thought of taking the Air Force fitness assessment. People who normally run with ease may experience difficulty on the day of the test for a variety of reasons.Well, lucky for those needing an extra push, there is now a program available to help Wolf Pack Airmen: the
Aug. 1, 2013 AF accepting applications for medical commissioning programs Eligible Airmen interested in Biomedical Sciences Corps careers can apply for academic opportunities in the physical therapy, clinical psychology and physician assistant fields. In addition, eligible Airmen can apply for direct accession into one of three other BSC fields, Air Force Personnel Center
July 31, 2013 High fidelity mannequins provide training realism NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev,. - -- After learning and memorizing procedures on how to effectively administer resuscitation skills for newly born infants, Airmen of the 99th Medical Group are expected to perform their training on a mannequin when attending the Neonatal Resuscitation Program course at