July 31, 2013 Bioenvironmental Airmen prepare for first response The 99th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Bioenvironmental Flight Airmen provide more than just gas mask fit tests, they provide first response during a mishap, conduct environmental health assessments, thermal assessments and more. These Airmen provide crucial information to the incident commander in
July 31, 2013 Humanitarian Medical Efforts Play Key Role in USAFRICOM Success The primary role of the U.S. Africa Command, USAFRICOM, may be to lead U.S. military relations throughout the continent and provide a strong U.S. presence in a time of global terrorism and threats to regional stability, but providing healthcare and addressing humanitarian needs could be its most
July 30, 2013 Tinker nutrition class helps couple reboot healthy lifestyle Prometheus and Stacy Hagger have found the secret to success. Together, the married couple has lost 63 pounds since March. They'll be the first to admit success is not a secret -- it's a matter of perseverance, good habits and a positive attitude; plus a little bit of cheesecake, in moderation."It's
July 30, 2013 Barksdale Pharmacist becomes finalist for Military Pharmacist of the year A Pharmacist from the 2nd Medical Support Squadron was announced as a finalist for Military Pharmacist of the year, July 12.Maj. Achilles Hamilothoris, 2nd MDSS Pharmacy flight commander, is one of three finalists from the military and the only Air Force nomination for this award.According to the
July 29, 2013 Public Health: Maintaining a healthy force Communicable diseases have the ability to spread throughout an area rapidly. Some spread in days, others in seconds. It is the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group Public Health office's job to prevent the spread of disease. The staff of two performs food and public sanitation inspections on 20
July 29, 2013 Perseverance: An Airman's commitment to health, triathlon and career There's a chill in the water of the pool contrasting the dry heat outside. Above the surface there is chaos, the sounds of screams and splashing echo off the walls of the old hangar. Beneath the water there is a sense of solitude leaving her alone with only her thoughts. Swimming laps requires
July 29, 2013 The road to fitness: One Airman's drive to get fit, inspire others "Losing weight isn't easy," said Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi, 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs photo-journalist. "But, nothing worth having in life is."Since Trimarchi began his fitness journey a little more than a year ago, he's lost more than 60 pounds. His road to fitness is paved in hard
July 29, 2013 U-2 airframe undergoes safety modification, enhances pilot safety There are a multitude of potential risks that exist while flying at more than 70,000 feet, and many of them have substantial consequences. Decompression sickness was one of the chief concerns for U-2 "Dragon Lady" pilots flying within arm's reach of the stars. Commonly referred to as DCS,
July 25, 2013 Defiance v. distress: Digging deeper to help Airmen In my four years as a first sergeant, I've seen the good, bad and the ugly; however, I would not be effective if I allowed the bad and ugly of the past to overshadow my decisions of today. Instead, those experiences have allowed me to identify questionable decision-making from my fellow leaders
July 25, 2013 BE WELL program Air Force Health Promotion officials recently announced significant changes to the BE WELL Core Program. The purpose of Be Well is to provide Airmen and leadership with the necessary resources and tools to optimize fitness and health. Participation is mandatory for all Airmen with an unsatisfactory
July 23, 2013 Whiteman vet clinic cares for furry friends When Airmen or their family members get sick, they know to go to the base clinic for care, but what about their pets? Nowadays, cats and dogs are seen as another member of the family who requires care as well.That's where the Whiteman Veterinary Clinic comes into play.Ran by one doctor, one military
July 23, 2013 Airman earns "Service Member of the Year" award Master Sgt. William G. Janczewski II was honored July 18, on Capitol Hill, as "Service Members of the Year" by newspaper publisher Military Times, along with four other service members, one from each branch of service. "It's very, very humbling," Janczewski said of his being named the Airman of the
July 23, 2013 Solution-focused support for today's military families Nearly 10 years after the Department of Defense's initiative to broaden life counseling services for military members, the Military and Family Life Consultant Program continues to provide confidential support to service members and their families around the world.MFLC's are licensed clinical
July 22, 2013 Civil engineers build medical facility, save AF thousands Consistent with fluctuating operations in deployed locations, the ability to quickly and efficiently build structures to house new missions is crucial. The 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group here has specialized teams of Airmen who support projects to fulfill construction requirements. "When a
July 22, 2013 Pilot program enhances Autism care, treatment A congressionally mandated pilot program set to launch July 25 will enhance an existing Defense Department program that provides care and treatment for military children with autism, a senior DOD official said.Dr. Jonathan Woodson, assistant secretary of defense for health affairs and director of
July 22, 2013 Air Force Surgeon General visits Kadena Air Force Base The Air Force Surgeon General visited Kadena's 18th Medical Group July 16 to speak with the group's Airmen about their experiences and goals as well as coin some of their top performers.Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas Travis visited the 18th Wing as a part of a Pacific theater tour.The visit included a tour
July 22, 2013 Extraordinary medical breakthroughs; Air Force makes them possible Imagine a world with no cellphones, computers or electricity; no television to watch your favorite sitcom, and no cars to meet up with your friends or medicine to cure you when you're sick.Many aspects of our lives would cease to exist without science and technology; the lives of today's warfighters
July 19, 2013 From E.R. to Black Hawk helicopter, Air Force nurse 'returns' to Army Blood spurts from a gaping wound. Broken bones pierce through skin. Screaming, shock, chaos - some things never change for emergency medical personnel.But, for Air Force Maj. Sandra Nestor, a critical care nurse deployed with the 2-149 General Aviation Support Battalion, a typical day is very
July 19, 2013 Commander overcomes disorder, hopes to inspire others "Despite having Tourette syndrome, it never really stopped me from doing the things I like and I definitely didn't see it stopping me from joining the Air Force," said Maj. Kelly HannumPicture being a commander and having Tourette's at the same time; this only proves that anybody, with or without a