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  • 4-wheelin' provides active therapy for wounded warriors

    Airmen from the Washington area have found a unique way to help wounded warriors, one that takes them out of the daily grind, far removed from their normal surroundings.Tucked away in the backwoods of northwest Virginia, about 90 miles from Washington, a non-profit organization called "4 wheel to

  • METC bi-service team wins Air Force EMT competition

    Air Force and Navy instructors with the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) were overall winners in the 2012 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Rodeo held Sept. 22 at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Five EMT instructors for METC's Basic Medical Technician Corpsman Program (BMTCP) competed

  • 20th Medical Group welcomes providers

    As with most military organizations, the summer permanent change of station rotation took a toll on the medical staff of the 20th Medical Group. As a current patient enrolled to our clinic, over the past four months you have more than likely felt the discomfort of being referred to a local urgent

  • Surgical squadron remains on the cutting edge

    Both domestically and overseas in hostile war zones, 60th Surgical Operations Squadron personnel deliver general surgery, neurosurgery, urology, orthopedic, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecological health services for more than 500,000 Department of Defense and Department of Veteran Affairs

  • New Wilford Hall Phase 1, more than halfway complete

    The first phase of the future Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center is nearly 67 percent complete and is on schedule. The facility will be constructed in three phases and is essentially comprised of four wings, with garden spaces between each wing."A unique and significant challenge of this

  • San Antonio Military Health System celebrates first year

    The San Antonio Military Health System celebrated a year of historic and unprecedented change in military medicine here in San Antonio Sept.14.During a press conference held at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, senior military leaders announced the successful accomplishments of the new

  • 39th MDOS Airman wins Diamond Sharp Award

    Tech. Sgt. Sadie Clark, 39th Medical Operations Squadron, is presented the August 2012 Diamond Sharp Award by members of the Incirlik First Sergeant Council Sept. 18, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Clark earned the monthly award by distinguishing herself through outstanding professionalism,

  • US, Nepal build relationships, improve lives

    A multinational team led by U.S., Nepalese, and Australian military members and civilians treated more than 4,100 villagers, repaired and renovated three schools, and shared expertise Sept. 10-15, during Operation Pacific Angel 12-4 in Nepal.The first Pacific Angel mission in Nepal featured free

  • Spouses walk to save lives

    Where there is a will, there is a way, and when it comes to the Hanscom community pulling together for a great cause, there is no doubt the will is there.A group of Hanscom spouses, who call themselves "The Real Housewives of Hanscom," joined together to walk 26.2 miles to raise money for cancer

  • Marrow drive aims to save lives

    If you were given the chance to potentially save a life, would you take it? Each year more than 30,000 people are diagnosed with leukemia or some other fatal blood diseases. Of these, 500 are fellow Department of Defense (DOD) and military personnel. Every day, thousands of those people wait for a

  • Dentists explain use of fluoride

    In today's world of sugary, sticky foods and drinks, regular exposure to fluoride is more important than ever. Fluoride helps strengthen teeth and prevents the formation of cavities.Fluoride is obtained from many different sources. It exists naturally in water sources and is formed from fluorine,

  • PGA pros get wounded warriors back on par through golf program

    When wounded U.S. Service members redeploy from combat zones, they are met with a multitide of physical therapy, counseling, and rehabilitation measures aimed at getting them back on their feet and in the fight. Of all the methods to help get wounded warriors feeling like themselves again, few would

  • 319th MDG looking to improve Airmen’s Vision

    Having better eyesight without corrective lenses is easier than most Airmen might think.The 319th Medical Group regularly hosts a Corneal Refractive Surgery Program briefing at the Christopher Conference Room inside the Grand Forks AFB Medical Treatment Facility. "The point of this briefing is to

  • 'An ounce of prevention...': Risks and Warnings

    Before intervention. Before support. Even before treatment ... there is prevention.The Air Force is committed to providing the best possible support, treatment and intervention resources for Airmen who have had their lives impacted by the loss of a fellow wingman or co-worker due to suicide.

  • JBER hospital, 673d Medical Group host ‘Girl’s Night Out’

    Mary Poppins once said "a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down."Snacks, gift bags, manicures, and spending time with other women can make women's health appointments less stressful.The 673d Medical Group and the JBER hospital hosted a "Girl's Night Out" Tuesday, with only female technicians

  • AFLINK mobile app keeps people connected to everything Air Force

    Staying connected and keeping up with the latest news and information has never been easier for America's Airmen. On the Air Force's 65th birthday, Sept. 18, officials announced that the service has released a mobile application designed to keep Airmen, families, retirees, recruits and the public