Nov. 18, 2019 Long Ranger Resilience: Col. Dennis Britten As part of an on-going series of features and interviews on resiliency, we highlight a Reserve Citizen Airman of the 307th Bomb Wing who has overcome obstacles to improve themselves and the Air Force. This month, we feature Col. Dennis Britten, 307th Medical Squadron commander whose work ethic and
Nov. 15, 2019 Fit to fight: One fighter wing at a time As aviators, knowing proper maintenance of aircraft is key to providing combat capabilities. Just as aircraft need to be maintained and ready to fly, optimizing the human weapon system is also critical. Pilots themselves must be healthy and ready to fight tonight.To ensure pilots are ready at a
Nov. 14, 2019 Taking care of Airmen: How the AF Academy's Peak Performance Center helped a cadet recover The Peak Performance Center at the U.S. Air Force Academy helps cadets overcome challenges.
Nov. 13, 2019 Nellis medical center celebrates 25 years The Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center celebrated 25 years of operation during a ceremony attended by base and community leadership at Nellis Air Force Base, Nov. 12.
Nov. 13, 2019 Time to act: TRICARE Open Season, Federal Benefits Open Season It’s that time of year again. Open season for TRICARE and the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program opened Nov. 11, 2019. You’ll have until Dec. 9, 2019 to enroll in a plan or make changes to your existing plan. The changes that you make will become effective Jan. 1, 2020.
Nov. 7, 2019 Artificial intelligence makes its way to MacDill dermatology clinic The dermatology clinic at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, boasts a machine that can help patients log and track various skin conditions over time.Its ability to use high resolution photos of the patients’ body and intelligently detect when new marks appear and grow larger allows Maj. Thomas
Nov. 7, 2019 Air Force Surgeon General visits Front Range Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, visits with 21st Medical Group leadership at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Nov. 1, 2019. The visit started with a mission briefing and was then followed by a tour of the facilities, where Hogg was able to meet Airmen and ask them about
Nov. 5, 2019 Safe from sound? AFRL experts collect data inside hardened aircraft shelters around the world Acoustics researchers in the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing are collecting and delivering acoustics data from hardened aircraft shelters around the world—data that customers can then use to certify that F-35 fast-jet airframes and the personnel working inside are safe.
Nov. 1, 2019 An AFMS Look Back at October 2019 This month’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting the Air Force medical mission.
Oct. 31, 2019 59th Medical Wing integrates missions, strengthens operational medical readiness The 59th Medical Wing activated the 559th Medical Squadron in a redesignation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph, Texas, Oct. 30, 2019, after deactivating the 359th Medical Group.The squadron will continue the mission of providing comprehensive health services for nearly 25,000 eligible
Oct. 30, 2019 43rd, 375th AES conduct TIS training at JB Charleston Members of the 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from Pope Army Air Field, North Carolina, and 375th AES from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, conducted a Transport Isolation System training exercise to maintain readiness at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, October 21-24.
Oct. 30, 2019 Mental Health Awareness is a family affair The mental health of service members is a major focus across the Department of Defense, but another concern is the well-being of military families.
Oct. 30, 2019 Air Force transitions all U.S. military treatment facilities to DHA administration and management This October, U.S.-based Air Force military treatment facilities transferred administration and management to the Defense Health Agency.
Oct. 29, 2019 673d Medical Group holds Medical Provider Open House The 673d Medical Group and Health Net Federal Services held a Medical Provider Open House on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 24, 2019.The event was held to strengthen the relationships of the base’s mission partners with over 100 people attending.
Oct. 29, 2019 Honduran MEDRETEs provide invaluable surgical, training opportunities Brooke Army Medical Center personnel participated in two separate Medical Readiness Exercises in Honduras recently.These exercises, commonly called MEDRETEs, help U.S. military personnel maintain readiness by allowing them to train in the delivery of medical care in austere conditions. They also
Oct. 29, 2019 Pacific, Philippine Air Forces partner during Aeromedical Evacuation Exchange U.S. medical personnel from across Pacific Air Forces held an Aeromedical Evacuation Subject Matter Expert Exchange with the Philippine Air Force at Clark Air Base, Pampanga, Philippines, September 9-11.
Oct. 23, 2019 Bioenvironmental: Protecting our Airmen The 48th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineering flight are an integral part in completing the mission at the Liberty Wing because they ensure every office and shop have a healthy and safe workplace.To help accomplish this the bioenvironmental technicians use special equipment to
Oct. 23, 2019 Airmen who vape accept unnecessary risks With the use of electronic cigarettes on the rise, concerned Air Force health officials warn of the possible side effects of these devices.According to Alicia Ferris-Dannenberg, the 509th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron health promotion coordinator, vape use at Team Whiteman increased from
Oct. 22, 2019 Kuwait and U.S. military medics foster future partnership Kuwaiti army doctors met with 386th Expeditionary Medical Group leadership to explore ways for improving partnerships and cooperation while visiting the base clinic, Oct. 16, 2019.
Oct. 21, 2019 2019 TRICARE Open Season, Federal Benefits Open Season starts next month Did you know that the TRICARE Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season happen only once a year? Unless you experience a Qualifying Life Event, open season is your only chance to enroll in or make a change to your enrollment for the participating programs.TRICARE Open Season applies to anyone