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
July 19, 2013 AMC Airmen learn resilience Air Mobility Command continues to support its Airmen's morale and well being through a resiliency training program.A one-day resiliency course is required for all AMC active duty Airmen and must be completed before the year's end. Resilience training was developed in collaboration with the
July 19, 2013 Mobile app helps iPhone users 'Be Ready' The "Be Ready" mobile app, or application, is now available for download on most Apple devices like the iPhone and iPad. Previously offered for Motorola Android products only, this app was developed by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Emergency Management Division, as an on-the-go emergency
July 18, 2013 Surgeon General of the Air Force visits Kunsan Surgeon General of the Air Force, Lt. Gen. Thomas Travis, left, listens to Col. Michael Morreale's, 8th Maintenance Group commander, questions and concerns during an all-call at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 15, 2013. Travis briefed how the medical system is doing more with less and how
July 18, 2013 Kadena Airmen awarded AF, Navy, Marine Corps medals U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Salvatore Angelella, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, awards U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Carlisle, 31st Rescue Squadron operations flight commander, the Distinguished Flying Cross with valor at the Officer's Club on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2013.
July 18, 2013 TRICARE Webinar to Cover Eligibility Requirements for Former Spouses TRICARE and Military OneSource will host a webinar about TRICARE Eligibility after Divorce on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDT. Dealing with divorce is hard for families, especially establishing parental responsibilities for children and stepchildren. Once a spouse separates from
July 16, 2013 59 MDW member takes a STEP forward While attending the wing's monthly promotion ceremony to support his fellow Airmen, Tech. Sgt. David Hernandez had no idea one of the promotions he would be celebrating by the end of the day would be his own. Hernandez, an ophthalmic technician at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, was
July 16, 2013 AF encourages Airmen to be key part of SAPR solution In an effort to address the growing concern of sexual assault in the Air Force, the service has kicked off an initiative to give Airmen the capability for their voice to be clearly heard called "Every Airman Counts." "I believe Airmen are a key part of the solution to this," said. Maj. Gen. Margaret
July 15, 2013 Security forces Airmen delivers ‘miracle’ baby Most women telling the story of their child's birth include information about the doctors, hospitals and the baby's father watching from the sidelines.What Carolyn and Talon Potter experienced was not the average birthing story.A nine month pregnant Carolyn calmly counted the time between her