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
May 10, 2010 Chairman tells servicemembers it's okay to get help The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff wants service members to know it is okay to get help for behavioral health-related conditions. In a new video spotlighting Tricare's behavioral health care benefits, Adm. Mike Mullen sends a strong message to servicemembers struggling with feelings of
May 6, 2010 Official Calls Wounded Warriors Report 'Unrepresentative' The focus of a New York Times article depicting neglect and suffering endured by a group of wounded soldiers recovering in an Army program is unrepresentative of the recovery effort at large, the Army surgeon general said today. Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Eric B. Schoomaker stopped short of the calling the
May 4, 2010 Wingman Stand Down 2010 in May focuses on Airmen safety, well-being For a half day in May, Airmen will learn strategies to prevent suicides and private motor vehicle accidents as part of Wingman Stand Down 2010. The exact date for the stand down will be left to individual units to determine.In a jointly signed letter, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz
May 4, 2010 31 Airmen selected for physician assistant training Air Force officials here selected 31 Airmen to attend the Interservice Physician Assistant Training Program at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.The March 2010 Physician Assistant Board met at the Air Force Personnel Center to consider 85 applicants. In addition to those selected to attend training, eight
April 30, 2010 DGMC offers innovative technology for treating cancerous tumors David Grant USAF Medical Center hosted a Grand Opening of new services within the Joint Radiation Oncology Center March 25. A partnership between the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs, the JROC at DGMC showcases the latest cutting-edge medical technology in Solano County for
April 27, 2010 Airmen continue distributing medical supplies to Bishkek Airmen delivered medical supplies and food to two Bishkek hospitals, and visited with patients April 15 who were injured in Kyrgyzstan. This is a continuation of efforts started when 16,000 lbs, approximately $82,000 worth, of supplies including bandages, sutures, antibiotics and antiseptics were
April 27, 2010 Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors work together to give sight to Alaskan villagers In a remote Alaskan village, 26 miles north of the Arctic Circle, an 8-year-old boy named Jason complained to his parents that he couldn't see the school chalkboard. Now Jason has received his first pair of glasses from Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors deployed here as part of Operation Artic