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  • The way back home

    Master Sgt. Nicole Culverhouse, 60th Medical Support Squadron element chief, was kidnapped off the streets of Bogota, Colombia at a young age. Her family was unable to find her because the orphanage that she wound up in changed her name. She then was adopted by an American family and brought to the

  • Medical personnel rehearse chemical decontamination

    There are reports of a chemical incident at the Exchange ... now what do you do? That was the exercise scenario for the 375th Medical Group as they spent three days learning proper procedures for decontaminating patients.The hands on portion of the training, called In-Place Patient Decontamination,

  • Edwards warrior gives wife second chance at life

    Wedding vows are often recited and many times the true test of what a couple promises comes in the face of adversity, and how a couple works through those difficult times.For Kirt and Becki Brooks, a Team Edwards couple, their trial of adversity came when Becki was diagnosed with end stage kidney

  • AF trauma chief cites sweeping changes in critical care

    From battlefield innovations to revamped health care systems, the military has radically transformed its trauma care over the past decade, a trauma expert here said.These advances have led not only to the nation's highest combat survivability rate in history, but also to countless saved civilian

  • Through Airmen's Eyes: Airman's quick reaction saves girl's life

    An Airman doesn't have to be on the battlefield to risk his life for others, to react within a moment's notice to a crisis and to be a hero.It started out as a beautiful weekend summer day at Sullivan's Island, S.C.Desperate pleas for help were echoing faintly over the rolling ocean waves. The pleas

  • Cancer survivors, Warren family join together in support

    More than 1,500 members of the Cheyenne community, along with two teams of Warren's active-duty Airmen, civilian personnel and family members, came to the state capital on a cold, raining morning Aug. 11.Some came to participate in the race, others came to walk - everyone involved was there to

  • Medical professionals recommend year-round immunizations

    August is National Immunization Awareness Month, the time of year when many parents rush their children to the doctor's office or clinic for their shots because of school requirements.However, emphasizing the importance of a regular immunization schedule is part of the everyday mission of health

  • Medical Airman's heroism lands her in 'Portraits in Courage'

    When a forward operating base in Afghanistan was attacked Aug. 28, 2011, an Airman's heroism and leadership resulted in the timely treatment of 75 active duty casualties -- all of whom lived to tell their stories.Tech. Sgt. Vanessa Bibb, a unit training manager for the 59th Medical Wing assigned to

  • Air Force's new nurse residency program: focus on patient-centered care

    Compassion and focus for the patient are some of the many takeaways for 12 graduates of the first class of nurses to complete the Air Force's new nurse residency program at the San Antonio Military Medical Center. First Lt. Jennifer Beasock, 2nd Lts. Alejandro Ayala, James Bickel, Rachel Castillo,

  • Fight the flu: keep vaccines current

    Incirlik's allergy and immunization clinic is encouraging Airmen, their families and all Department of Defense employees to raise their personal awareness during National Immunization Awareness Month in August.Vaccines protect people from dangerous diseases and play a key role in maintaining unit

  • Air Force Spice testing lab goes full throttle

    The Air Force Spice Testing Lab became fully operational on Aug. 1, in support of the Air Force's focus on quality Airmen. The new lab establishes a robust urinalysis testing program as part of the Air Force's ongoing efforts to deter use of "spice," the common name for synthetic cannabinoids. The

  • Updating your DEERS information helps your healthcare team

    Whatever your military status; active duty, Reservist, retired or dependent, your registration in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System is an integral part for many aspects of military life and especially necessary with respect to establishing your TRICARE eligibility. Without your

  • Knowing where to request records saves time, money

    In an effort to save time and money, the master personnel records branch staff at the Air Force Personnel Center wants retirees and former Airmen to know the correct procedures for requesting medical and personnel record information."Knowing the correct procedures can not only cut down on the

  • Team Andrews ceremonial guardsmen respond to car crash, help save lives

    Their job that day was to provide final honors on behalf of a grateful nation for a retired master sergeant who had come to the end of his life journey in West Virginia.While on their journey home from the funeral, however, six-members of the Andrews Base Honor Guard used their skills to preserve

  • AF addresses use of 'bath salts' with zero tolerance

    A dangerous designer drug with an innocuous name is growing in popularity, causing concern in the military and in the civilian world.Marketed as "bath salts," these retail products contain chemicals that are synthetic derivatives of cathinone, a central nervous system stimulant, and are known to

  • U.S. Air Force Spice Testing Lab goes full throttle

    The Air Force Spice Testing Lab became fully operational on Aug. 1, in support of the Air Force's focus on quality Airmen. The new lab establishes a robust urinalysis testing program as part of the Air Force's ongoing efforts to deter use of Spice, the common name for synthetic cannabinoids. The

  • Showcasing America's Airmen in New York City

    Air Force Week returns to New York City this Sunday, Aug. 19, providing flyovers, concerts and opportunities to meet Airmen serving in the U.S. Air Force.The purpose of Air Force Week is to build relationships outside the local base community, reach out to those who are unfamiliar with the Air Force

  • North Carolina ANG, Botswana defense force find common ground

    The C-130 Hercules is a versatile aircraft that serves several different roles depending on the need and location.In addition to missions like transport, airdrop, airlift support, resupply and natural disaster relief, the C-130 can also be configured for aeromedical evacuation missions.As part of