July 23, 2010 AMC officials unveil concept to strengthen force resilience "Each of us has a flame inside of us that, when made stronger, can help us withstand life's storms," said Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., the commander of Air Mobility Command June 16 .To strengthen force resilience, including Air Force civilians and family members, AMC officials launched the
July 23, 2010 All military medical training roads now start at METC The future of military medical training arrived here June 30 with the opening of the Medical Education and Training Campus.The METC is an integrated campus under a single university-style administration, with more than 100 courses available to students. "Today marks a significant milestone in the
July 23, 2010 Joint medical team prepares local officials during disaster training A joint team of medical instructors is working with local medical, government and emergency officials here July 19, to help them practice and coordinate their response efforts in the event of a disaster or mass casualty incident.The Defense Institute for Medical Operations team, composed of Air
July 23, 2010 DOD officials commit to disabled veterans' businesses Defense Department officials are committed to providing service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses with contracting opportunities, and are closer to its goal of awarding 3 percent of department contracts to such businesses, the acting director for the Pentagon's Small Business Programs Office
July 23, 2010 Air Force, Navy team recall earthquake relief experiences to help Trinidadians Two members of a joint medical team are sharing their experience from recent humanitarian assistance missions to help Trinidadian officials here plan for and respond to national disasters. One team member, a Navy captain, arrived in Haiti the day after the earthquake, and was the only military
July 23, 2010 Total force aeromedical evacuation technicians gain unique training Flying high above the east coast, a KC-135R Stratotanker passes through a summer lightning storm. The aircraft is filled with a total force contingent of aeromedical evacuation technicians en route to Melbourne, Fla., for a unique three-day training mission June 25 through June 27.Midway through the
July 23, 2010 DGMC celebrates opening of state-of-the-art hemodialysis center The largest medical facility on the West Coast has seen major improvements in 2010 which have brought state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to the base.During the past few months, David Grant USAF Medical Center was amid a flurry of changes, upgrades and renovations.One of the most visible
July 14, 2010 JB MDL Airmen help test new airframe It was a team effort June 8 and 9 to gather more than 20 Airmen from across Scott Air Force Base on the Scott flightline to continue production qualification testing on one of the Air Force's newest airframes: the C-27J Spartan.The C-27J was originally an Army development program until April 2009
July 14, 2010 In-flight emergency safely managed by Balad C-130 crew After overcoming multiple mechanical problems, a C-130H Hercules crew from 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron safely landed their aircraft here with 34 passengers aboard June 9, 2010. The four-engine tactical airlifter was dispatched from Joint Base Balad to transport passengers on a half-hour
July 14, 2010 Wilford Hall conducts study to reduce premature births A research program is under way at Wilford Hall Medical Center to test the effectiveness of an investigational drug to reduce preterm delivery in women.Lt. Col. (Dr.) Andrea Shields, 59th Maternal/Child Care Squadron, maternal-fetal medicine specialist, along with investigators from eight other
July 14, 2010 Scott Clinic renovations complete A ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at Bldg. 1530 marked the completion of the renovations of Scott Clinic. The ceremony was presided over by Col. Gary Goldstone, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander and Col. Jill Sterling, 375th Medical Group Commander. "This project, while a long time in the works, is
July 14, 2010 Six altitude chambers coming to Wright-Patt The Department of Defense announced June 14 the award of a $38.3 million contract to Environmental Tectonics Corp., Southampton, Pa., for hypobaric research chamber design, development, manufacturing, testing, installation, integration and initial provision of spare parts and associated support
July 14, 2010 U.S., Bangladesh conclude Pacific Angel mission The work of more than 60 military members from four nations was celebrated June 17 during the closing ceremonies for Pacific Angel 10-3 at the Lauri High School and Primary School in Shyamkur Township here. U.S. Air Force, Navy and Army personnel teamed up with Bangladesh and Indonesian Air Force
July 14, 2010 Message from Lt Gen Green about the Colocation Decision E-mail message from the SGs, TMA, HA,I'm pleased to announce that a decision has been reached on our much anticipated colocated Medical Headquarters move directed by the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC). The new work site will be located at 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church,
July 2, 2010 Israeli Defense Officials meet with AFMS leaders Officials with the Israeli Defense Force met with Air Force Medical Service officials in Washington in early June. Topics included formalizing partnerships and collaboration in casualty care and trauma training; flight surgeon exchange programs and training courses; Joint medical exercises,
June 30, 2010 Air Force trauma care consolidates with Army The Air Force's only Level 1 trauma center, Wilford Hall Medical Center, discontinues trauma services here July 1.All severely injured trauma patients from San Antonio, Bexar and surrounding counties, and South Texas, will go to nearby Brooke Army Medical Center or University Hospital in San Antonio
June 30, 2010 AAPA honors AF medic with 2010 Federal Service PA of the Year award Col. John W. Bullock of Falls Church, Va., received the American Academy of Physician Assistants' 2010 Federal Service PA of the Year Award at the organization's 38th Annual Physician Assistant Conference in Atlanta IN EARLY June. He was honored for his groundbreaking work on behalf of physician
June 30, 2010 Air Force general speaks at First Assembly of God "The wars our nation fought have come at a great price," said Air Force Gen. Michael Miller.Miller spoke at First Assembly of God Church May 30 as the congregation honored military service members and veterans. Miller called Memorial Day a day to reflect on those who have served their nation and the
June 30, 2010 Lackland Blood Donor Center ensures safety of USCENTCOM blood products Blood donor center staff here are making a difference in the quality of blood products used in overseas and battlefield areas.The Lackland Blood Donor Center tests all blood donor samples for more than 50 sites in the United States Central Command. The testing focuses on preventing