Jan. 8, 2020 U.S. Transportation Command manages the movement of America’s wounded warfighters from overseas to the final medical treatment destination stateside U.S. military C-17 Globemaster III aircraft often arrive at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, and Travis Air Force Base, California, from foreign locales, transporting cargo, but also at times, ill or injured service members returning stateside for continuing medical treatment.As the Department of
Jan. 8, 2020 Virtual care: Trusted care anytime, anywhere In the middle of Nebraska at a missile alert facility, an Airman gets a fever and needs to see a doctor but the Airman’s options are limited until now. Maj. Michael Vernale, 90th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, mental health flight commander, in partnership with the 90th Missile Wing
Jan. 3, 2020 An AFMS look back at December 2019 This month’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting the Air Force medical mission.
Dec. 27, 2019 Aeromedical Evacuation knows no bounds “At any time during normal operations, Air Mobility Command can be called upon to support humanitarian and contingency operations around the world,” said Lt. Col. Michael Earl, 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Detachment 1 director of operations at Travis AFB. “Training is how we respond with
Dec. 26, 2019 Rescue Group medical technician stands up clinic, partners with 332 EMDG When she arrived, she knew patient care was critical, but without a fully functioning clinic, the challenge became a matter of how and when.For the 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group, there were challenges that could not wait. When Airmen need to be healthy to rescue other Department of Defense
Dec. 23, 2019 Air Force studies fatigue and sleep to enhance readiness The Air Force is studying sleep habits among Airmen to find ways to improve performance and ensure their readiness to support the mission.
Dec. 19, 2019 Air Force International Health Specialist builds medical capability in Iraq In June, a public health professional serving as an International Health Specialist deployed to Iraq as part of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve.
Dec. 19, 2019 Guard and Reserve crucial to CCATT expansion CCATTs augment aeromedical evacuation crews that turn the back of an aircraft of opportunity into a flying intensive care unit.
Dec. 19, 2019 MHS GENESIS enabler to more effective military health system The Military Health System continues to implement a new, modern electronic health record - named MHS GENESIS - to harness advanced technology and transform how military health care is delivered to more than 9.5 million beneficiaries.The system’s functional champion, Air Force Maj. Gen. Lee Payne,
Dec. 18, 2019 Laboratory: Heart of 20th MDG clinic Tucked away in a corner of the medical clinic, Airmen donned in white lab coats scrutinize data smaller than the human eye can see - information trapped in vials of blood, cups of urine, swabs of skin and containers of other substances not often mentioned in polite conversation.These laboratory
Dec. 18, 2019 Japanese Surgeon General visits Travis All the bells and whistles of the U.S. west coast mobility mission were on full display during a visit from Japanese Maj. Gen. Shinya Bekku, Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Surgeon General, Dec. 9, 2019, at Travis Air Force Base, California.
Dec. 18, 2019 Mentorship, vigilance helped 97 MDG Airman identify life-threatening condition It was a typical fall day in the Family Practice department until one patient, complaining of difficulty breathing, raised concerns for Senior Airman Natalie Neff and her team.This is an unusual symptom which Neff, an Aerospace Medical Technician with the 97th Medical Group at Altus Air Force Base,
Dec. 16, 2019 Air Force, Army medics save groom Tying the knot is an important day filled with high anticipation for many people. Unfortunately for one Airman, the day went from a joyous occasion to the brink of tragedy.Suffering a critical illness, the groom was taken to a South Korean medical facility. After careful evaluation, it was
Dec. 16, 2019 86th MDS Airman lauded for excellence U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicolas Bertuna, 86th Medical Squadron aerospace medical technician, received the honor of being named Ramstein’s Airlifter of the Week, Dec. 3, 2019.
Dec. 12, 2019 AFRL, AFLCMC respond to warfighter request for assistance The Air Force Research Laboratory continues to provide U.S. Air Force combat aviators with specialized research and partner with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center to provide technical support when called upon by the nation’s warfighters.
Dec. 12, 2019 Two OAY medics share how they support USAF Two medical Airmen selected as the Air Force’s 2019 Outstanding Airmen of the Year award share their experiences, and how they support the Air Force both at home and abroad.
Dec. 12, 2019 Air Force warns Airmen of e-cigarette risks With more than 2,000 reported cases of lung injury associated with electronic cigarettes nationwide, it is vital that Airmen understand potential impacts on their health.
Dec. 11, 2019 Air Force Reservist assists in life-saving care aboard a commercial flight On December 2, an Air Force Reserve technical sergeant was in the right place at the right time when a fellow passenger on a civilian flight suffered an in-flight emergency.Tech. Sgt. Donny, a Pararescue specialist, with 304th Rescue Squadron in Portland, was traveling from Portland to Phoenix when
Dec. 10, 2019 Texas National Guard's 6th CERFP Task Force participates in evaluation exercise Members of the Texas National Guard's 6th CERFP Task Force took part in a response evaluation exercise in Round Rock, Texas, Dec. 4-8.The Texas National Guard's 6th CERFP Task Force includes the 149th Medical Detachment-1 and Fatality Search and Recovery Team from the 149th Fighter Wing, an Air
Dec. 9, 2019 Tri-Service surgeons perform the first surgeries at new hospital Six military general surgeons (three Army, two Navy, and one Air Force) and an Air Force Physician Assistant performed surgeries together on the opening day of Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital and Ambulatory Care Center on Nov. 15, 2019. They experienced the cutting-edge surgical systems in