Jan. 9, 2023 Modern-day Minuteman makes history: First Air National Guard flight nurse receives distinguished Flying Cross Medal Maj. Katie Lunning made history as the first Air National Guard flight nurse to be presented the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal, in front of family, friends, and members of the 133 Airlift Wing in St. Paul, Minnesota, Jan 7.
Dec. 16, 2022 Connecting Airmen, Guardians, family members to care Connect to Care is a new approach to providing support for Airmen, Guardians, and their families in which all providers, regardless of area of responsibility, will personally guide each individual or group to the support services they need.
Dec. 12, 2022 Travis hosts Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force commander, recognized mobility Airmen for their actions during Operation Allies Refuge with the Distinguished Flying Cross at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Dec. 9, 2022.
Nov. 29, 2022 Colorectal cancer screening age decreases to 45 Although the overall death rate from colorectal cancer has been on the decline in recent years, it remains the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
Nov. 21, 2022 CSAF presents Distinguished Flying Cross to Airman for heroic efforts during Operation Allies Refuge Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. visited the 375th Air Mobility Wing and presented the Distinguished Flying Cross to an Airman for her actions in Operation Allies Refuge.
Nov. 18, 2022 A look back at the AFMS response in Jonestown, Guyana In an operation that began on November 18, 1978, the Air Force Medical Service responded to a disaster situation unlike any others before it.
Nov. 17, 2022 Air Force medics ready for future CBRNE threats From a nuclear attack to a biological agent, the potential threats Airmen and Guardians could encounter are numerous, and Air Force Medical Service leaders are eyeing new ways to stay prepared.
Nov. 9, 2022 Lifestyle changes could add 10-15 years to your life You can age healthily even with the clock ticking away. It just takes a little work. Even small steps to improving your health can mean a longer and better quality of life.
Nov. 8, 2022 Walk-in contraceptive services required at hospitals and clinics The Defense Health Agency is expanding walk-in contraceptive care services to improve reproductive health services. These services include same-day access with no appointment or referral needed.
Nov. 3, 2022 Fight the Flu – It starts with you! Concerned about catching the flu? We are all at risk for getting and spreading the flu. Learn how to fight the flu - it starts with you!
Oct. 28, 2022 AF ‘Movement’ study could lead to healthier Airmen Study designed to mitigate injuries in military operational teams and achieve mission accomplishment.
Oct. 28, 2022 A look back at the attack on the USS Cole On the morning of October 12, 2000, the USS Cole, a guided-missile destroyer, docked at the Port of Aden off the coast of Yemen for refueling. In a small boat, a suicide bomber approached the destroyer, detonated alongside, which left a 40 to 60-foot hold on the port side of the ship.
Oct. 17, 2022 Exoskeleton to enhance safety, retention for aerial porters, others The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Center for Rapid Innovation held an event Oct. 6 with the 445th Airlift Wing for a ROAM Robotics team to demonstrate the latest Forge System.
Sept. 22, 2022 Online courses provide aid to those affected by suicide The Defense Department is now offering two online courses that provide support and guidance for those affected by suicide.
Sept. 8, 2022 Monkeypox education recommended as U.S. cases continue to rise The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shed more light on the monkeypox virus as the number of cases continue to increase in the United States.
Sept. 8, 2022 Agents of hope: Suicide prevention program encourages all to ‘connect to protect’ Each September, the Defense Department highlights suicide awareness and resources available for service members and families across the military with National Suicide Prevention Month.
Aug. 31, 2022 FDA authorizes Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for use as a booster dose The U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to authorize bivalent formulations of the vaccines for use as a single booster dose at least two months following primary or booster vaccination.
Aug. 31, 2022 Novavax COVID-19 vaccine now available for 12 to 17 year-olds Adolescents ages 12 to 17 can now receive the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, the fourth vaccine to be authorized for the prevention of coronavirus.
Aug. 30, 2022 Novavax COVID-19 vaccinations now available for service members The Defense Department is now offering Novavax as an option among the range of COVID-19 vaccines available at military medical treatment facilities.
Aug. 24, 2022 Mental Health Office helps AUAB members maintain readiness The Mental Health Office of the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar specializes in providing mental health care for AUAB members to ensure they can be the best versions of themselves.