May 9, 2012 Beware of the binge I always enjoy starting an article with the cliché, "It's that time of year ..." It is, though. It is, in fact, that time of year to consider how you want to spend your summer.It's the time of year for barbecues, beverage-filled coolers, beaches and bouncy castles. It's time for cozies and bathing
May 9, 2012 AF joins international battle against HIV, AIDS The armed forces for the defense of Mozambique, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program and U.S. Africa Command, is hosting the third International Military HIV/AIDS Conference from May 7 to 10. More than 445 military and civilian delegates from 77 nations
May 2, 2012 AF captain lauded for innovative sexual assault awareness training An Air Force Captain was recognized at the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes April18 for her actions as sexual assault response coordinator while at the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea Feb. 16 through Dec. 31, 2011.Captain Terri Zuber, Air Mobility Command Headquarters officer
April 20, 2012 AF leaders gather to address sexual assault prevention, response Air Force leaders from around the globe gathered at the 2012 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Leader Summit here April 17 and 18 to learn about service-wide SAPR issues and programs.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Phil Breedlove both spoke at
April 19, 2012 Developing ways to strengthen family health, well-being Military families face some unique challenges. They experience specific stressors that can place them at risk for maltreatment of one another.Those stressors include isolation from extended family, deployments and high levels of job stress.However, families can implement and establish protective
April 18, 2012 Overcoming sexual assault: A victim's candid story Living has always been a challenge for Senior Airman Jane Smith. Seemingly born into an uphill world, physically and emotionally tested at every step, spirituality had continually strengthened her and still propels her forward in life, she said.Smith was nearly driven to suicide after being sexually
April 12, 2012 Sleep smarts Since the invention of the light bulb in 1879, Americans have slowly reduced the number of hours they sleep until we now get about 20 percent less sleep then we would have in the late 19th century. In addition to the invention of artificial light, other circumstances that may interfere with the
April 12, 2012 DOD implements new changes to sexual assault response The Defense Department has refined new methods to aid sexual assault victims whether reporting a crime or seeking assistance as they transition from service, the director of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office said here March 30."We have several new options for victims of sexual
April 5, 2012 DOD implements new changes to sexual assault response The Defense Department has refined new methods to aid sexual assault victims whether reporting a crime or seeking assistance as they transition from service, the director of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office said here March 30."We have several new options for victims of sexual
April 4, 2012 Cervical cancer screening saves lives The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2010, 12,200 new cases of invasive cervical cancer were diagnosed in the United States and about 4,210 women died from cervical cancer. Although these statistics are devastating, cervical cancer is preventable.Cervical cancer was once recognized as one
April 3, 2012 Air Force Medical Service Says New Tools Help Activate Patients Today's top medical leaders are placing great emphasis on creating a culture of wellness and healthy lifestyles. A key to success is getting patients actively involved in their own health care. That's why military health professionals are using innovative tools to connect people with vital medical
March 9, 2012 Air Force invests in robust Spice testing The Air Force is currently conducting urinalysis testing for Spice chemicals through a civilian laboratory and will field an in-house urinalysis testing capability for Spice in mid-March.Spice is a name brand and also a generic term for a large family of chemically unrelated "synthetic cannabinoids"
March 7, 2012 Air Force "Doc" moonlights as Spokane "SWAT" He's dual-hatted, serving his country as an Air Force doctor and his community as a member of the Spokane County Sheriff's Department Special Weapons and Tactics team.Simply known as "Doc" to his SWAT team colleagues, Lt. Col. Thatcher Cardon, a 92nd Medical Group doctor, has been a SWAT doctor for
March 7, 2012 Heads Up! March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month Traumatic brain injury is defined as a blow, jolt or other injury to the head that disrupts the functioning of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. A TBI can occur from exposure to blasts, falls, gunshot wounds, and motor vehicle accidents. Blasts are the leading cause of
March 6, 2012 Air Force expands drug testing program to include abused prescription drugs The Air Force and other military services will expand their drug testing to include testing for commonly abused prescription drugs beginning May 1, 2012.On Jan. 31, 2012, the Secretary of Defense gave a 90-day advance notice of the drug testing expansion which aims to counter the nation's growing
Feb. 21, 2012 Healing the injured brain: VA, DoD join forces on research to combat TBI, PTSD In recent years, collaboration has increased between Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD) researchers, especially in the areas of traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological health topics. As many as 229,000 service
Feb. 16, 2012 Travis scientist fights on the microscopic front lines in the battle against disease, injury From her tidy research laboratory, Sarah Torres, 60th Air Mobility Wing civilian and 349th AMW Reservist, contemplates big ideas by focusing on the microcosm of living matter.Half a world away, a soldier on patrol in Afghanistan is briefly knocked unconscious by the blast of a roadside bomb. His
Feb. 15, 2012 Laughlin aids Kinney County during emergency When at least 30 railroad cars derailed about 11 miles east of Laughlin Feb. 7, the Kinney County Sheriff's Office called upon experts here to assist with identifying potentially hazardous material at the scene. Earlier that morning, Kinney County officials smelled a faint chemical odor at the scene
Feb. 1, 2012 Military Health System Works to Slow Cost Growth The $50 billion military health system will plan for its future by slowing the growth rate of health care costs, strengthening partnerships and focusing on prevention, primary care and chronic disease management, the Defense Department's top health official said this morning.Dr. Jonathan Woodson,
Jan. 26, 2012 Langley AFB’s resilience resources available to all online Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Roy signed a memorandum Jan. 12 directing commanders Air Force-wide to stand down to discuss one of the most pressing issues facing the force. At Langley Air Force Base, Airmen from every unit