June 7, 2010 Air Force fitness program revision rewards excellent Airmen Based upon service-wide feedback, Airmen who earn an "excellent" on the new fitness test will now only have to test once a year according to a new revision to the Air Force Fitness Program."We believe this will recognize fitness excellence and serve as an incentive for more Airmen to improve their
June 3, 2010 Neurology residents score highest in nation Neurology residents at Wilford Hall Medical Center here are scoring among the highest of all residency programs in the United States."During the past two years, our residents scored in the 98th percentile on their residency in-service training exams. This year they scored in the 100th percentile,"
June 3, 2010 Iraqi forces practice lifesaving measures Members of the Iraqi air force and army participated in a mass casualty exercise recently at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Iraqi forces from Al-Muthana, Camp Taji and New Al-Muthana demonstrated their abilities to assess and treat several types of conditions that may happen if they were to enter a combat
May 25, 2010 Travelling surgeons work to improve battlefield injury outcomes As American military members and their allies fight the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, medics from these same countries work in collaboration to treat their battlefield wounds in theater hospitals.Combat zone injuries have changed over the years, with improved body armor protecting vital organs,
May 25, 2010 Independent duty medical tech puts skills to work There aren't enough physicians in the Air Force to be placed everywhere they may be needed. However, Airmen in certain career fields can perform limited medical treatment in their stead.Independent duty medical technicians like Master Sgt. Roberto Gutierrez from the 386th Expeditionary Operations
May 25, 2010 Bar codes used to track surgical instruments A research project at the 81st Medical Group Hospital, sponsored by the Office of the Air Force Surgeon General, has added a new application.The project, which uses automated identification and data collection applications, seeks to improve clinical and business processes. AIDC includes technologies
May 25, 2010 Chaplains discuss suicide prevention Air Combat Command chaplains gathered April 27 through 29 to discuss the problem of suicide during a Comprehensive Airman Fitness conference in Newport News, Va. During the conference, Dr. Thomas Joiner, the event's keynote speaker, shared his concern about the pandemic of suicide. "Worldwide, over
May 25, 2010 Nellis dentistry resident wins CDA competetion Capt. (Dr.) Karen Zabrowski, a resident dentist at the Advanced Education of General Dentistry course here, was awarded first place in a table clinic competition during the California Dental Association annual meeting May 13 to 17.Dr. Zabrowski was awarded first place out of 44 delegates from the
May 25, 2010 Flying a lifeline with the silent heroes of Aeromedical Evacuation Effective medical care in a combat zone can be a challenge. Remote locations and unsafe driving conditions can become almost overwhelming difficulties when trying to get patients from a field hospital at one of the forward operating locations in Afghanistan to the medical care they need. The 455th
May 25, 2010 U.S.-Iraqi Medical Training Facility opens at JBB Col. Mark Koeniger, 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group commander; Brig. Gen. Craig Franklin, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander; Mr. Ahmed Al-Krayen, acting Governor of Sala Al Din; and Mr. David Stewart, Provincial Reconstruction Team leader, cut the ribbon at the opening of the U.S.-Iraqi
May 25, 2010 Chaplains discuss suicide prevention Air Combat Command chaplains gathered April 27 through 29 to discuss the problem of suicide during a Comprehensive Airman Fitness conference in Newport News, Va. During the conference, Dr. Thomas Joiner, the event's keynote speaker, shared his concern about the pandemic of suicide. "Worldwide, over
May 19, 2010 Air Force chief of staff visits School of Aerospace Medicine The Air Force's top uniformed officer toured the 711th Human Performance Wing's U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks City-Base, Texas, May 13.The visit to the school by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz was the first by any chief of staff.During his visit, the general
May 18, 2010 Air Force fitness program revisions begin July 1 In less than two months, Airmen across the globe will begin testing against new fitness assessment standards. These standards were deemed necessary by senior Air Force leaders to ensure a fitter and healthier fighting force. Changes include bi-annual testing, minimum requirements within testing
May 18, 2010 U.S., Vietnam servicemembers continue humanitarian efforts U.S. and Vietnamese servicemembers continued their humanitarian efforts in villages surrounding Can Tho as part of Operation Pacific Angel 2010 scheduled through May 15 here. The U.S. and Vietnamese civil engineering teams supporting Pacific Angel 2010 have increased the maximum capacity of two
May 18, 2010 One man's trash is another man's trash, too Ask Tech. Sgt. James Thompson to describe what he does for the Air Force, and this is what you'll hear: "I take trash, analyze trash, and tell you how to handle the trash."Sergeant Thompson, an analyst with Det. 3 of the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, a tenant unit at Kadena Air Base,
May 18, 2010 Warrior Games closing marks new beginning The 2010 Warrior Games may have ended May 14, but for the wounded warriors who competed here this week, their work is just beginning, officials hope."You've just completed a rigorous test of your physical and mental skills, your strength and endurance," Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint
May 11, 2010 Docs diagnose new program as success Military medical facilities have strived over the years to maintain the delicate balance of available manning and patient care; however, increased deployments have only created more challenges. To overcome challenges and improve healthcare, Misawa Air Base was chosen to take a new patient-oriented
May 11, 2010 Keesler medic receives Purple Heart Master Sgt. Kenneth Gestring, 81st Surgical Operations Squadron, was honored Tuesday with the Purple Heart for wounds he suffered while deployed to Afghanistan.Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Kory Cornum, 81st Medical Group commander, pinned the award on Sergeant Gestring during a ceremony in the hospital's Don
May 10, 2010 Surgeon commends benefits of tech advances, joint efforts, AFSO 21 Technological advances, joint efforts and a focus on Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century have led to great strides in military combat and peacetime healthcare, said Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Richard A. "Rick" Hersack, the command surgeon of the Air Force Materiel Command.In the technological
May 10, 2010 Pentagon leaders recognize best installations Representatives from five military bases deemed the "best of the best" were awarded the highest award for excellence among installations at a Pentagon ceremony May 5 here. Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska; the Army's Fort Bragg in North Carolina; Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine