Dec. 22, 2021 Air Force accelerates change to save lives: How aeromedical evacuation mission advanced in 20 years In the years following the attacks on September 11, 2001, U.S. Air Force medics accelerated advancements in medical care, specifically aeromedical evacuations, to save more service members’ lives.
Dec. 19, 2021 Working at remaining resilient during the holidays Holidays are a time for traveling and preparing to spend time with families. This can be an exciting time, especially since COVID-19 has been keeping families apart, but for some, this is can be a really hard time to cope with since many may not be surrounded by loved ones.
Dec. 16, 2021 What you need to know about new TRICARE pharmacy network options As of Dec. 15, CVS Pharmacy is a part of the TRICARE retail pharmacy network. At the same time, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and some community pharmacies are no longer a part of the TRICARE network. What does this mean for you?
Dec. 15, 2021 WAPS adjusts for 22E6, 22E5 testing cycles Starting with the 22E6 and E5 promotion testing cycles, the Air Force will begin using Situational Judgment Test questions as part of the Promotion Fitness Examination.
Dec. 15, 2021 AFW2 provides care, advocacy for AFGSC Airmen Among those who deployed, more than 52,000 U.S. service members were physically injured in recent military conflicts, and another 500,000 are living with invisible wounds ranging from depression to post-traumatic stress disorder.
Dec. 14, 2021 Keesler AFB dental, oncologists innovate radiation therapy tool for cancer patients The 81st Diagnostic and Therapeutic Squadron and the 81st Dental Squadron collaborated to craft a more precise radiation boluses for patients undergoing care with the 81st Medical Group.
Dec. 10, 2021 NY National Guard sends 120 troops to fill gaps in long term care staffing The New York National Guard has deployed 120 Army medics and Air Force medical technicians to 12 nursing homes and long term care facilities located across the state to help ease staffing shortages.The mission was directed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and announced on Dec. 1, 2021.
Dec. 10, 2021 Sword Athena drives change in maternity uniform accessibility Sword Athena is designed to identify, tackle and present solutions to female and family-centric barriers to readiness using crowd-sourced topics and a Mission Area Working Group model.
Dec. 10, 2021 Incirlik Airmen certify on TCCC The 39th Medical Group conducted Tactical Combat Casualty Care training, the newly required Department of Defense medical care program to qualify medical professionals and 39th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal members December 4-5, 2021.
Dec. 9, 2021 COVID-19 booster shots: Check your eligibility Are you wondering if you’re eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot? The answer is yes, if you’re age 18 or older. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots as further described below.
Dec. 9, 2021 Department of the Air Force releases COVID-19 policy The Department of the Air Force released its policy today outlining the way forward for Total Force military members serving in the Air Force and Space Force who have requested separation or retirement prior to Nov. 2, 2021, or whose COVID-19 medical exemption or religious accommodation was denied.
Dec. 6, 2021 Department of the Air Force reaches 95% Total Force vaccination rate This final deadline for Department of the Air Force service members to be fully vaccinated resulted in more than 95% of the total force having at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Dec. 1, 2021 Art, medicine merge in patient care In January 2021, Army Sgt.1st Class Randolph Adams was on leave in Chicago, Illinois before departing for his next duty assignment.
Dec. 1, 2021 AF to field new bladder relief device, working toward “suite of options” The Air Force is slated to receive the first shipment of the Omni Gen. 3 Skydrate, an improved in-flight bladder relief device, early next month.
Nov. 26, 2021 Living overseas? Here’s a handbook to help you explore your TRICARE coverage Have you and your family recently moved overseas? If so, you’re likely adjusting to new people and new surroundings. You may also have questions about how your TRICARE coverage works overseas.
Nov. 22, 2021 Airman uses sports to overcome differences A young immigrant to the United States used his passion of sports to overcome challenges in life, different cultures and language barriers to become an officer here with the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group.
Nov. 22, 2021 39th MDG Airmen partner with Acıbadem University to enhance training and readiness Airmen from the 39th Medical Group attended medical training at the Acıbadem University's Center of Advanced Simulation and Education, the only center of its kind, Oct. 26-28, in Istanbul.
Nov. 22, 2021 Local military medical units combine into medical market The 96th Medical Group and Defense Health Agency leadership marked the forming of a new military medical organization during a market establishment ceremony here, Nov. 15.
Nov. 22, 2021 ARNORTH military hospital support to FEMA begins in Colorado, Minnesota, expands in Montana At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 100 military medical personnel will deploy in five, 20-person teams- one team to Colorado, two teams to Montana and two teams to Minnesota- to support civilian healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients in local hospitals.
Nov. 18, 2021 Air Force Medical Service hosts innovation summit, prepares for future challenges Leaders across the Military Health System and partner federal agencies met for the inaugural Operational Air and Space Medical Innovation Alliance Summit on October 29.